After sending Auland off, when Franklin returned to his office, he saw Zero standing in front of the plasma board, showing the map of the West Continent.

An eye-catching marker line drew across the map. South of the marker line was an area that was already occupied by the Sea Deity, including the Cage. Su Ming's gaze fell to the north of the mark, using an expression akin to a tiger eyeing its prey and focused on looking at Solon's territory.

When Franklin came in, ...