For a Common Goal

On paper, everything seemed clear and obvious.

At least, for those who had taken the time to look into the problem.

And that is no doubt where the root of the lack of cohesion for a common goal lies.

Who truly took the time to look into the problem? To do so, one must first realize that there is one, then make the effort to take interest in it, and finally try to solve it…

Before the Chaos War, Esperia seemed at first glance to be at the height of its art. The use of magic had allowed the five elements to develop in a spectacular way, and had pushed the tensions between them into the background.

But these were far from having disappeared, despite the appearance of peace that was displayed.

The use of magic had made life easier and allowed the population of the Espers to grow in an unthinkable way.

But no magic had the power to change mindsets. And thousands of years of history, of conflicts, of resentment, of myths and beliefs do not change easily.

Shortly before the Chaos War, the effects of magic on the ecosystem and on the Aether were becoming more and more visible, and some now understood that although this magic seemed harmless, it was gradually destroying the global environment of Esperia.

Yet, it was still too early for the Espers to finally unite for a common goal.

For to try to solve this problem, it first had to become obvious to everyone…


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