A few elders stood far away at the port, gazing at the busy scene in the distance.
Workers were shouting as they loaded boxes of goods onto the ships of the Snake Badge Consortium.
The hustle and bustle of the port and the ships waiting in line to dock presented a strong visual impact, as if silently mocking the Holy Court's 'commercial ban'.
"I never expected...," murmured the Human Elder, "that under the threat of the Holy Court, Gold and Silver Island would actually connect with the Snake Badge Consortium."
The Dwarf Elder squinted, estimating the number of ships, "Judging by this scale, they're likely planning to sell goods from the Gold and Silver Island across the entire continent."
Yet, the Elf Elder's brow gradually furrowed, keenly aware of a problem, "Gold and Silver Island's products have always been popular, which might increase the Snake Badge Consortium's reputation in various regions."
The others paused, immediately understanding what he meant.