As the decisive showdown drew near, the atmosphere on the island grew tense.0

Inside the Explorers Association of Hope Island, people gathered around a simple brass bearing machine.0

It was a telegraph. The groups clustered together around it were explorers who weren't out on a voyage. Each wore expressions of anxiety and anticipation.0

There was no way everyone would be at peace. They had just received the latest news: in just two hours, Governor Julio and Governor Swann were set to crossfire.0

The upcoming war would impact every individual in the Northern Seas, and the outcome of it was deeply intertwined with their lives.0

As the seconds ticked by, the silence was so palpable that only the sound of collective breathing could be heard. Just...0