Despite unearthing that unknown desire in his heart, Oli continued to reason with himself.
*There's Gramps, as well as that smithy Rykard. Eeole's probably forced his dad into his final breakthrough. Even if the old man's cultivation can't go further, that still leaves us with two early-kings and a low-king.
*That's not including the king of Rhyner Region either. We could defend ourselves better than most regions, probably.
*... So long as the Quadrant didn't get involved… But would they bother with a recently-formed territory, so long as they don't discover our ties to Eeole?
*No… That's exactly why the Quadrant has already gotten involved with Iron Town in the past.*
Realization after realization stabbed into Oli's heart.