As time went on, the village faced a challenge it had not seen before.
It was not a natural disaster or an economic crisis. It was something quieter.
People began to forget why the systems existed.
Several generations had grown up in stability. They had never experienced serious collapse. They had never seen what happened when limits were ignored. Because of this, some residents began to question whether the rules were still necessary.
A group argued that the boundary around the lake could be expanded significantly. New construction technology made building safer. Economic models suggested faster growth would bring more wealth. External investors offered attractive partnerships.
For the first time in centuries, public opinion was divided.
The leadership did not dismiss these voices. Instead, they organized a full review process.
