Mythic Belt
In the Laotonus Faction's territory, William was secretly searching for information about their Patriarch's whereabouts. Some information seemed to have been leaked regarding his appearance in the Velos Continent, and the five Factions became wary of his presence.
He had already created havoc in the Revista Faction's territory, and the Velos Faction was forced to hold a meeting between him and their most renowned Alchemist. The remaining Factions were beginning to think that William wanted to take over the entire Continent, so many were preparing for wars of their own.
Any signs of William's movements were reported to the Patriarchs' subordinates, who only spoke to them through communicators, while defenses were shored up near the poisonous miasma to better track the movements of Miasma Navigators.
If anyone were to cross the lines between factions, they would know immediately. Well, in theory.