If we don't mention those despair-inducing gods, then for the people of Earth Sea, this era is the best time they've had.
Having endured two calamities, Earth Sea lost many of its people. A greater death toll meant more land and more opportunities; thus began the grand new era of pioneering across Earth Sea. Now, opportunities pervaded Earth Sea everywhere.
The population on Hope Island had also thinned significantly, and some ambitious individuals left on ships, hoping to realize the aspirations in their hearts. Among them, some perished, but undoubtedly, some did indeed succeed.
Regarding the previous dark wall, the people of Earth Sea did not care too much, which naturally was the result of all the Governors tacitly controlling the flow of information.
The Foundation's plan to end the world wasn't something that needed to be shared with those below. Doing so would only add to their worries without serving any purpose.
