Athan's thoughts were absorbed by his ardent curiosity regarding the nations that the powerful Shenron Empire bordered. He looked to his devoted butler, Gerald, with a twinkle of curiosity in his eyes, seeking explanations for the mysteries that lay beyond.

With the same expressionless stoicism as usual, Gerald addressed Athan with respect and the courtesy title "Your Highness." He started out by listing the names of the three countries that bordered Shenron: the Holy Empire of Vesta, the Principality of Gracia, and the mysterious Kingdom of Bahrain.

Gerald proceeded in low tones, shedding light on the extent of Vesta's might, which was on par with Shenron. He did, however, offer an intriguing twist: unlike Shenron, there was no emperor.

Instead, power in Vesta was wielded by the enigmatic entity known as the Pope of the Holy Church of Dragon Goddess Tiamat. This high-ranking position conferred emperor-like authority, and the Pope's successor was chosen by divine intervention, anointing them with the hallowed titles of Saint or Saintess.

Athan's mind ignited with an inferno of fascination, fueled by the juxtaposition of his past life as an atheist and his newfound revelation. He used to be a sceptic, dismissing concepts of gods as figments of his mind, but now he stood on the verge of uncertainty. The divine powers bestowed upon the priests of Vesta's Holy Church called into question the very foundations of his beliefs.

Athan was lost in thought, thinking to himself about the possibility of a being endowed with supernatural might. He asked, scarcely audible, "Are these so-called gods even real?" He was profoundly affected by the tremendous ramifications, which he experienced with a mix of awe and uncertainty. Perhaps such a celestial person was the mastermind behind his own reincarnation. Athan couldn't see how anyone else could have created such a radical change. He shrugged uncontrollably as a wordless admission of the unknowable resulted from the gravity of this realisation.

Athan had entered previously unexplored territory as a result of an unexpected turn in his quest to discover the world's facts. The mysteries and opportunities at the Shenron Empire's frontiers begged for him to explore them. These revelations would put his ideals to the test in areas other than only scholarship.

Gerald's grave voice cut through the cloud of introspection, jolting Athan back to reality. He repeated, "Your Highness," with unshakable fidelity. Gerald started to reveal the Principality of Gracia while his consciousness was still connected to the present. Gracia was strong enough to defeat a duchy within the Shenron Empire, even though it lacked very much in raw force compared to Vesta and Shenron.

However, it was not the realm's strength that mesmerised the world; rather, it was its incredible variety of rare plants and animals. Gracia, despite being a small portion of Shenron, claimed to encompass an astounding 70% of the continent's diverse environment.

Athan's unquenchable curiosity erupted out of control. "Then, Uncle, what percentage of flora and fauna does Shenron hold?" he inquired in a tone that was both enthusiastic and inquisitive.

"As per my knowledge, Your Highness, Shenron claims approximately 40%," Gerald said in a gruff, wise voice.