"So, are we leaving?"
"It's best to leave early."
"But... after all, we've lived here for so long."
"All I can say is, between life and death, which one do you choose?"
Those reluctant to leave, once they thought of their current situation, finally steeled themselves and made a decision.
"Where to?"
"Let's go to the nearest territory first! If it's not good, we'll head to Hope Town. It's not easy to travel outside right now!"
"Mm."
"..."
Similar events as in Anaji Village and Gareth Village were happening all across the Stan Continent. Even if it wasn't Hope Town, it was some other territory.
But it had to be said, with the benefits of its open Task Center, Hope Town's population had started to grow rapidly.
Correspondingly, the crowds flooding into Hope Town surged at an incredible pace.
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Many of those who came to Hope Town had never been there before, especially ordinary residents who had only heard of it by name.
