The structure of Black Snake Bay is different from other places in the Empire, especially the central, southern, and eastern counties. It still retains the pure form of the original Barbaric Lands, with over seventy percent of the land being rainforest and swamp.
Almost all usable land and settlements in these three counties are distributed along both sides of the river. Even near Celestial Maiden City, many indigenous barbarians thrive in the rainforest swamp.
Therefore, some Secret Faction near the Clove Corridor rely on the river, extracting bridge tolls through coercion and even plundering.
But the reform demanded by Horn forces them to dismantle all toll barriers, allowing the Holy Axis to set up trade ports and checkpoints, and even station troops, which they cannot accept.
"It's simple." At this point, Horn naturally would not let Selomis answer; he stepped onto the main podium, "Because this way, you can gain more benefits."
