Allies.
Nick didn't know what he should think of that word.
The governor had told Nick a lot about the world, but these were things that were just far too distant.
When one looked into the distance, one could see where the governor was coming from.
Humanity needed the Champion of Light.
The cities were created to further humanity's survival and strength.
All the governors were agents of Aegis, and Aegis' goal was to protect humanity.
The Specters were extremely dangerous, and humanity had to fight against them.
All of Aegis had to work together against the Specters.
'But doesn't that sound way too pure and one-sided?' Nick thought.
'All of humanity working together?'
'All humans are working to deal with the Specters?'
'Everyone is acting in humanity's best interest?'