"It's precisely because we don't know when the battle will end," Elder John said.
"Therefore, we need to devise an efficient and low-key plan."
"To help us solve the troubles and difficulties we might encounter."
"And also, to avoid provoking resistance from other nobles and territories..."
Currently, Bay Territory's reputation in Blood Moon City and the Karl Plains was quite good.
Maintaining a "friendly" attitude could allow Bay Territory's subsequent development to proceed without attracting too much hostility.
It was necessary to do so before Bay Territory grew stronger!
After all, envy was everywhere!
Matthew drew a large circle in the central and eastern parts of the Karl Plains, specifically marking the villages and reed areas that were far from Bay Territory and close to the Danube River.
"The original method is too slow," he noted.
"And because it involves interests, it's very easy to cause casualties..."