575 as long as you dare

"I say, just how many people are you planning to take away, hmm?" Standing on the docks of Brunas, a Laines military officer looked impatiently at the Tang Country military officer beside him and asked.

He had been here to take over the defense for three days already, but the docks were still crowded every day with all sorts of people, accompanied by bags and luggage of various sizes, ready to leave what was once the wealthiest city in the world.

In his view, it was entirely an enigma: there was a complete and advanced water supply, as well as electricity and lighting systems; countless factories outside the city offered employment opportunities, and the municipal management was so perfected it was astounding.

Why would anyone want to leave such a place that was like a paradise? Two months ago, every house here was worth a fortune!