Upon hearing Eric's question, Meyer smiled and shook her head. "The residents living on Greenland find it difficult for outsiders to survive there."
"How so?" Eric raised an eyebrow. "Do they intend to monopolize the island's treasures and refuse to share the benefits with others?"
Meyer shook her head again, her face showing a puzzled expression. "That's exactly what's strange about it! While the residents of Greenland occupy this 'treasure trove,' they are reluctant to 'explore' it. Apart from coal, iron, gold, and ice crystal ores, they haven't mined any minerals. Even valuable resources like methane hydrate and offshore oil remain untouched, not only preventing others from exploiting them but also lacking any intention to do so themselves. Moreover, aside from selling ice crystal ores, coal, and iron are used solely for local consumption, and gold is even sealed away..."