Many passersby are just like them, fleeing from the Sixth State.
Usually, the mountain pass strictly denies such movements. There are clear barriers between the states, primarily to ensure each state's development without indiscriminate movement.
Otherwise, everyone would know the First State is the most developed and would flock there, leaving the other states stunted.
Especially the relatively backward Sixth State.
If the passage between states was completely open, over time the Sixth State would become desolate, reducing the Six Great States of mortals to five, allowing demons to overtake the Sixth State.
This might seem trivial, but actually, it's not. The states provide strategic depth. It's impossible for everyone to crowd together. Without absolute defense, if disaster strikes, all eggs in one basket would break.
