Even if there is going to be a peace negotiation, it must be after severely wounding the Elf Race."
Chancellor Duke Beckett was the first to express this statent.
The stronger the Elf Race’s displayed strength, the more the Alpha Kingdom is determined to wage this war.
This is determined by geopolitics!
After eliminating the Orcs, the greatest threat to the Kingdom is the Elf Race.
If they don’t resolve it while all human nations are on the war cart, it will beco a problem for them alone later on.
"Chancellor, the Elf Race clearly intends to go all out now, can we truly contend with them?
There aren’t that many Sanctuary powerhouses within the Kingdom.
All the powerhouses of the Five Nations Alliance combined fear they might not even be a third of the Elf Race’s.
From the images on the mory Stone, most of the Elf Sanctuary who took action are in the Second Order, and this is just part of the Elf Race’s foundation.
When the peak powerhouses of the two races battle, the fallen will be counted in the hundreds.
Even if the rulers of various countries want to fight, they lack the ability to make all the Sanctuary powerhouses within the country engage in battle!"
Minister of Finance Duke Zuell objected.
The status of Sanctuary powerhouses is peculiar; newborn Sanctuaries are closely tied to various governnts, while those old guys who’ve been in secluded cultivation for hundreds of years are long beyond governnt control.
Usually, inviting these people to make a move requires political trade-offs, making them fight the enemy is really difficult.
"Rest assured, most of the Sanctuary powerhouses in the race will participate in this great war!
This is because the Elf Race has the information everyone wants.
Whether it’s the Cataclysm of ten thousand years or the road to becoming a god, the earliest sources all originated from the Elf Race.
As the continent’s oldest species, they have mastered too many of the continent’s secrets, and this is the knowledge we desire."
Hudson calmly said.
The Elf Race’s arrangent is extrely intricate, leaving almost no traces.
Unfortunately, many things do not need evidence; as long as it’s perceived to be so, it is enough.
There are very few things that can capture the attention of Sanctuary powerhouses, but the Elf Race has plenty of them.
Besides so secret knowledge, there’s the mysterious Water of Life, the legendary Elf’s Mother Tree...
Whether these treasures can make one divine is unknown, but they certainly can extend one’s life by a hundred or two hundred years.
Not just those old artifacts, even a young master like Hudson is highly interested in these things.
If not for the considerable strength of the Elf Race, everyone would have long since gone to steal them.
"Marshal, if the Elf Race targets the Kingdom for an attack, can we handle it?"
Caesar IV asked with concern.
He wasn’t interested in any secret treasures; with Sanctuary powerhouses from the entire continent participating in the fight, as a king, he might at most get a taste.
But he must consider the Elf Race’s final backlash.
"We can’t defend against it!
Our speed in mobilizing troops cannot keep up with the enemy.
The Elf Race’s Magician Regint is unparalleled on the continent; concentrating them would make any fortification collapse in front of them like paper.
However, they can kill our people, and we can retaliate with the sa ans.
I suspect the Elf army is already in trouble.
The surviving Black Forest Sanctuary are all lone wolves, waiting for them to expose a flaw.
First, gather the Sanctuary powerhouses within the Kingdom. If the Elf Race strikes against us, then attack their rear to kill rcilessly.
The Departnt of Foreign Affairs should find an opportunity to leak this plan to the Elf Race. I think they wouldn’t want to exchange bullets with us!"
Hudson’s response sent a chill down everyone’s spine.
The thought of Sanctuary powerhouses playing like this left everyone feeling insecure.
No matter how rigorous the security asures, when faced with a group of Sanctuary powerhouses, they would beco vulnerable.
...
Almost simultaneously, the rulers of various South Continent countries were also startled upon receiving the news.
Lutesya Palace.
"How are various countries reacting to the Elf Race’s actions?"
Charles III asked with concern.
One could tell that the Elf Race’s large-scale actions also greatly shocked him.
The number of Sanctuary powerhouses the Elf Race deployed in the Black Forest Capital offensive matched the total number of Sanctuary powerhouses in the Frank Empire.
This ans the enemy could replicate the sa approach against them.
After all, it’s impossible for the Empire’s powerhouses to gather together completely.
"The Five Nations Alliance has joined forces to propose to the Human Alliance, hoping that the alliance could conscript strongn from the entire Human Race to participate in the war, to wipe out the Elf Race completely.
The reactions from various South Continent countries vary; so choose to support, while others express opposition.
However, when it cos to teaching the Elf Race a lesson, there is a high degree of consensus, and everyone agrees on showing the Elf Race the consequences!"
Minister of Foreign Affairs Marquis Hesus answered slowly.
Reprisal is a must; there is no silent swallowing of insults for the continent’s overlords.
How far the reprisal should go needs careful consideration.
The foundation accumulated by the Elf Race is still quite fearful to all.
For example, with the enemy’s counterattack this ti, any Human Kingdom encountering it would suffer heavy losses.
It’s just that stronger countries have more resources; thus, they won’t end as tragically as the Black Forest Kingdom.
"This complicates things!
With the current turn of events, the Empire has no better options.
The Departnt of Foreign Affairs will issue a public statent, and we must make the Elf Race pay for the bloody debts reciprocally!"
It can be seen that Charles III isn’t particularly willing when making this decision.
But there is no other way; an empire must exhibit imperial dominance.
When the Empire sent reinforcents to the Black Forest Kingdom, they suffered absolute loss.
If this Emperor didn’t show any reaction, how would he account both dostically and internationally?
For this newly established Empire, regardless of whether it aligns with imperial interests, this war must continue.
The specific strategy can be debated later, but the political slogans must be shouted out quickly.
In reality, making a political statent now is already a bit delayed.
The best choice should have been to convene a high-level eting imdiately upon receiving the news, and make a strong political declaration.
...
After the political statents by various governnts, the Human Alliance quickly made its decision too.
Conscription orders were dispatched from the Alliance to all parts of the continent. Any Sanctuary powerhouse of the Human Race not in absolute seclusion received the conscription.
Hundred-Mile Corridor, in a small tavern.
"Guna, be good; war is not for a child like you to participate in!"
An old white-haired man said with a helpless expression.
It’s quite confounding; the granddaughter grood by Skeleton Holy Master, wanting to fight for Human Race’s cause.
Had he known this would happen, he wouldn’t have stayed in the Alpha Kingdom.
The warlike atmosphere of the entire nation directly affected the younger generation. Influenced by her playmates, Guna’s attitude has also changed.
"But grandpa, I’ve already received the Sanctuary conscription order issued by the Human Alliance!"
Guna said innocently.
Although she was not young anymore, ti hadn’t left any marks on her face.
"When did you reveal your strength?"
The old man asked in surprise.
The last few years they’ve been in seclusion here; amidst the chaos throughout the continent, the Hundred-Mile Corridor conversely beca more prosperous.
Countless refugees from the Central Continent entered the Alpha Kingdom through this route, turning a once-small town into a city.
"When I just broke through to Sanctuary, several Sanctuary powerhouses of the Kingdom visited.
I know grandpa dislikes hassle, so I made an excuse and sent them away."
Hearing this, the Skeleton Holy Master instantly understood.
No wonder their tavern’s business has been going smoothly.
Even if soone caused trouble, a Security Official would co to address it right away.
Initially, they thought this was the money bag of the Southeastern Province Nobles, suggesting a good local security environnt.
Now, it seems, these good tis were clearly due to soone informing them that a Sanctuary powerhouse is in seclusion here.
"What happens if you refuse the conscription?"
Just after asking, the old man realized his blunder.
While strongn enjoy rights, they must also bear corresponding obligations.
Involving a race’s destiny, such battles are not easily shirked.
If one hadn’t received notice it’s fine, but rejecting after receiving an invitation, ans one won’t be able to mingle in the Sanctuary Grove Circle anymore.
"Grandpa, don’t worry. This ti, the battle is led by Marshal Hudson.
Many powerhouses from different races have fallen at his hands; following him won’t be dangerous!"
Upon hearing this familiar na, the old man’s soul directly trembled.
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