People always make comparisons.
Through comparison, they discover deficiencies and make improvements.
This is the Wisdom Species' greatest strength and virtue. Although sometimes this virtue can evolve into unnecessary one-upmanship, sparking a heap of problems, it's undeniable that comparison and the desire for betterment are the most significant driving forces for the advancement of intelligent life.
The moment he disembarked from the Olympian, Marseille was captivated by the bustling and noisy crowd.
In the Empire, he had frequently encountered large-scale public transport facilities like airports and railway stations. In comparison, the New Orleans Port seemed almost like a child's clay sculpture placed next to a crystal carving— not ugly, but definitely crude. Even if compared to major harbors like Portsmouth in Albion, it would likely fall short by a great distance.
