[ Collect that Gald, Yeager!! At least somebody profits (no)(but also, yes) ]

Ah, it's because it can become a clash of the two largest powers in the world, hm?

Even if it isn't physically, but more from a...diplomatic standpoint?

[ Since the guilds are made up from those who left the Empire, it'd make sense (and they did notice the comment about 'stuffy rules', which makes them chuckle in retrospect.) Which implies it was probable the Empire was at one time the singular largest power. ]