Chapter 151: Kergo Autonomous Region (Part 2)

Amy (telepathically): “What exactly happened?”

Canis (telepathically): “The Galliant government, having made a fortune from tourism, grew even greedier. They came up with a new business: human tourism.”

Silence fell over the mental channel.

Everyone could guess what “human tourism” meant.

Especially Tess, who had studied politics, understood what had transpired between the Galliant government and the Kergo people.

Tess (telepathically): “They made the worst possible choice.”

Canis (telepathically): “Yes. The Galliant government treated not just the Kergo ruins and culture, but the Kergo people themselves as tourist attractions. Of course, this only came to light much later. At first, they had natives stand by as people rode carriages to watch them. Then their greed took over. It escalated to human hunting. Mercenaries captured boys and girls and sold them to nobles at high prices.”

Amy (telepathically): “It’s a miracle war didn’t break out.”

Canis (telepathically): “It’s the fate of those left behind by civilization. Of course, the Kergo’s military strength isn’t weak. At least, not weaker than the Galliant government. But politically, they were no match. Children were being taken, and it was clear the Galliant government was behind it, but there was no evidence. They must’ve spent a fortune erasing evidence, but human hunting was so rampant it was still profitable. The Kergo were helpless. They couldn’t start a fight based on mere suspicion, as the natives relying on tourism capital would’ve been left destitute. So, they had no choice but to make a deal. They opened the ruins in exchange for sealing off the autonomous region. That’s how they closed their doors, leading to the present.”

Amy felt the Kergo’s anguish deeply, knowing their children were sold to nobles while they had to keep the ruins open.

But regardless of their plight, the situation had turned dangerous. That was all that mattered.