Village #420 had avoided these pitfalls entirely through Arthur's foresighted preparation and the residents' willingness to trust his guidance even when his warnings seemed unnecessarily cautious.
Arthur spent nearly an hour conducting his inspection, moving through different areas of the settlement while maintaining concealment through spatial manipulation and enhanced stealth techniques. His assessment confirmed that the village's defensive capabilities, resource management systems, and social cohesion all remained within acceptable parameters.
The few problems he identified were minor issues that the mayor and those he appointed could address without external intervention. Some supply rationing procedures needed refinement, certain defensive positions required additional reinforcement, and a small number of residents were struggling with the psychological stress of prolonged crisis conditions.
