Upon hearing Mistral's words, Kane nodded. He didn't expect this man to know the Lantern Guild.
Though the Lantern Guild is now a colossal presence within the World Ring,
it doesn't command much attention from the powerful figures outside.
So Kane was a bit puzzled.
Seeing Kane nodding, he pointed at Kane's collarbone.
"So that simple lantern symbol is your guild's mark, right?"
"Yes, it is. What's up?"
"Is this symbol unique to your guild?"
Kane nodded again. The lantern symbol had almost beco his personal emblem.
Whether it's the guild or the national flag, or the mark he carries during blessings, it features this symbol.
After listening to Kane's answer, he nodded in realization: "So, the Platinum Country within the World Ring is yours, right?"
This statent from Mistral did surprise Kane.
"How do you know about the Platinum Country?"
It wasn't strange for Kane but rather because the Platinum Country is essentially on the periphery of the World Ring, one can even see the Wall of Mist from its border.
Even though it's been a long ti since the World Ring opened, within the short span of three years, Explorers would generally still be at the middle ring stage.
Only a few extraordinary exploration teams might reach the outer ring of the World Ring.
The outer ring is arguably the largest, and the Platinum Country should not be well-known outside, possibly only among zones 23, 24, 1, and 2.
Seeing Kane's reaction, Mistral smiled and shook his head, then he reached into his space equipnt and took out a latest Mist Council World Ring magazine.
He placed it on the table, stretched his hand over it, and copied 6 copies to distribute to the people present.
"Kane, you've underestimated yourself. When I ca in, I was just at the council headquarters, so I grabbed a not-yet-released magazine to have a look."
"There's a surprise inside."
Upon hearing Mistral's words, everyone took the magazine and glanced at it.
When Kane saw the cover, he couldn't hold back.
The most eye-catching symbol on the cover was the flag of Kane's Platinum Country, along with a massive ocean-going ship below.
This ocean-going ship was not the kind that Kane initially made using Origin Skills.
It was personally designed by Cobock, built by the shipyard at Rescue Harbor.
It's two sizes larger than Kane's previous designs, an absolute colossus.
A true sea beast, every nation trading with Kane's Platinum Country is astonished by this steel behemoth on the ocean.
It's a treasure ship filled with gold.
Now, almost every malicious power on the sea considers Kane's ocean-going ships as their primary target.
The bold eat well; the timid starve. Seizing just one ship can bring unimaginable wealth.
The image on the cover is that of an ocean-going ship passing through a giant Gate of Passage on the sea.
A blue teleportation gate capable of expanding greatly, standing on the sea.
The associated caption reads.
The largest Explorer force in the World Ring, a colossal presence on the outer ring.
Platinum Country!!!
Man, isn't the headline a bit too exaggerated?
Kane couldn't help but flip through it.
The opening section introduces his country.
Although the Mist Council does not interfere with the World Ring, they still investigate all forces within it.
They analyze all native forces in the World Ring, Explorer strength, and various maps, energy nodes, etc.
All these are critical data.
They need to provide a report upon the dissolution of the World Ring.
For future developnt of the World Ring.
So at the present stage, the Mist Council surely understands the World Ring best.
According to the council's exploration speed,
it's almost four years now, and indeed they should be investigating the outer ring.
After a year and a half of developnt, the Platinum Country can definitely be described as the giant of the outer ring.
It's no exaggeration to say it's the largest Explorer force now.
The people looked at the magazine's introduction, occasionally turning to look at Kane.
"Kane, you're sothing else. Your forces have expanded quietly to such an extent."
The gaze towards Kane turned more solemn.
Previously, their impression of Kane was as a genius youth.
With great potential,
however, only limited to that.
But now seeing Kane's force in the World Ring, that's remarkable.
His talents can't be judged by such a rough standard anymore.
Such a massive force, combined with Kane already advancing to tricolor strength.
This ans the territory is essentially marked with Kane's na.
Since Kane advanced to tricolor within the World Ring, while he can't act inside, if anyone dares act unreasonably in his domain, there wouldn't be such restrictions.
An ordinary talented strong man can't attract as much attention as a massive force leader.
Not to ntion such a huge force, the resources in such a large territory are not simply calculable.
"Oh dear! What a pity."
Looking at the magazine's introduction to the Platinum Country, Lily couldn't help but complain.
She was exceptionally agitated.
Because her influence in the Mist World was in zone 13, while Kane was in zone 1, a distance of thousands of miles.
This ans they have no chance of cooperation, at least not in the current stage or the forthcoming years.
During the existence of the World Ring, both forces probably won't have much interaction.
Unless there's a Teleportation Array.
It's like missing out on a very powerful ally; how could Lily not feel troubled?
It's not about forming a defensive alliance with the Platinum Country, simple trade could greatly help Lily's influence in the World Ring.
Because the magazine already introduced Kane's enormous mariti trade routes of the Platinum Country.
"Gosh, I'm far away too."
Bedalin couldn't help but say, her influence in the Mist World is in zone 6, although not as far as Lily, it's still not accessible at the present stage.
But thinking at least she's closer than Lily, it would be easier for her to cooperate with Kane.
She couldn't help but feel pleased.
"Sorry, you two lovely ladies, I'm just able to cooperate with Kane."
Mistral said.
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