The various nations, including the Empire, generally maintained a friendly stance toward the Otherworlders. Although their sudden appearance had caused some consternation, they were ultimately on humanity’s side.

There were too many of them to antagonize recklessly, and it wasn’t merely their numbers. They didn’t die, and they only grew stronger over time. If this continued, there was a real possibility that their collective power would eventually surpass that of Gaia’s natives.

Thus, even if countries wanted to oppose the Otherworlders, they couldn’t afford to. Confronting them would be exhausting, so it was better to bring them into the fold. …