Black Sail

Facing the puppet government, Aran’s "loose rein" policies had little effect on Golden Palm Port, located near the Narrow Sea, despite the great changes in the inland political landscape.

As the largest import and export harbor of the Mulong Duchy, it must not be taken lightly. Any significant disturbance could provoke a comprehensive counter-attack, which would be detrimental to the Advancement Movement. Therefore, Aran Military Officials were more focused on railway development, prioritizing the greater good over short-term gains.

This also led to a vast influx of refugees into Golden Palm Port, many of whom were escaping the war and seeking refuge from famine.

The situation mirrored that of Londen City in bygone days.

Mulong is now a country of bandits; choose your faction.

Most people are indifferent to the loss of their nation; under the feudal system, the lord’s subjects find it difficult to foster any sense of belonging. When the time comes to sacrifice blood for the country, with the state in this rotten condition, they’d better run away quickly.

Golden Palm Port was bustling with traffic and vibrantly noisy on summer nights. In a sense, the influx of ultra-cheap labor from outside actually propelled Golden Palm Port’s economic development, albeit breeding slums and flea nests as a side effect.

There were many who profiteered from the nation’s crisis. "You X, you’re called upon to fight but won’t; then join the glorious Paru," said the renowned philosopher Victor, "Full throttle, form determines function—either improve it or remove it."

A dazzling city beautiful on the outside but rotten on the inside, with fierce winds between high-rises and endless waves of heat.

Above the blue-tiled roof of a tall building.

In a relentless pursuit, Morison unwittingly influenced Kai Deng’s route judgement.