"Although their numbers are considerable, compared to the vast hordes of the Catachang people, they are far inferior."
"I do think that developing some long-range attacks is indeed beneficial, since it takes a relatively long time to take effect. It's better to prepare early to produce results sooner."
"That requires quite a lot of resource investment, and also a relatively safe environment."
"Who will provide those resources?"
"Let's each put in some, and try it out first..."
"Keep an eye on the Bay Territory, see what weapons they have, so we can mentally prepare in advance."
"Once we clear out the Catachang people, we will have plenty of time to expend against the Bay Territory..."
"The Bay Territory doing so will definitely consume a lot of resources and manpower..."
"Intelligent beings are troublesome. As long as they don't gain benefits, they won't engage in unprofitable endeavors."
"Exactly, just like those other intelligent beings..."
