The Thousand Islands Alliance may be a loose coalition, but it still exerts considerable control over its member islands. Every ten years, each island must pay a tribute based on its industries.
As one of the foremost islands in the Thousand Islands Alliance, Dawn Island naturally operates numerous industries. The tribute it owes to the Alliance is substantial.
However, with the recent upheaval in the seas, its various industries have taken a major hit, and personnel losses have been catastrophic. In particular, the daily trade of materials from Demon Beasts has been almost completely severed.
If they fail to protect their remaining production, the three Golden Core Cultivators of Dawn Island will have to dip into their personal treasuries and use their own Spirit Stones to cover the tribute.
