After envoys departed...
"Senior sister, are they the only domains that you had come in contact with?" Andrew asked as he wanted to confirm the number of domains surrounding Towering Clouds Domain. This place would likely be the centerpiece where most battles would unfold since they were neighbors to now conquered Fallen Dragons Domain.
"Hmm, we haven't explored the muddy biome yet, so I can't be sure about the exact numbers" Khione answered.
"Then, let's send scouts since this information will play a crucial role in the upcoming war" Andrew suggested as he wondered to this day what that muddy biome hid in itself.
"No, let's ally with Dark Forest and Desolate Desert Domains before venturing out into the unknown" Khione decided against sending her scouts since the current demographic wasn't of the best. There was also a high chance that they would be captured and forced to become spies for the enemy.