Chapter 1569: Chapter 58: The Situation Escalated_2
With a mind full of questions, he kept pacing within the great hall, even ignoring the plea for help from the Black Forest People sent to Caesar IV.
Matters concerning the rise and fall of the Human Race and the life and death of the Kingdom required him to be cautious. As for the survival of allies, they had to take a backseat in such times.
After hesitating for a long time, Caesar IV instructed the maid, “Bring me pen and paper!”
The dignity of the Royal Family was certainly important, but so was the unity of the Kingdom. If it wasn’t discovered, so be it, but now that the cat was out of the bag, he might as well lay his cards on the table.
His intuition told him that if his suspicions became reality, the Kingdom’s future would once again become uncertain.
In chaotic times, it was necessary to have a strong enough commander to cooperate in better maintaining royal power.
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Lutesya.
“The Alpha Kingdom has sent a diplomatic note, hoping we can take action to quickly quell the current chaos.
They have already decided to act. As soon as they eradicate the Earth Core race within their country, they will immediately send troops to support their allies.
This approach is completely different from their previous behavior at the Alliance’s secret meeting. What do you think?”
Confronted with the tumultuous situation on the Continent, Charles III also felt the pressure.
As the host and Emperor of the Continent’s strongest nation, high-level meetings of the Human Alliance were naturally not kept from him.
The officials in the Court, thanks to their proximity, were fortunate to know some inside information.
Undoubtedly, not everyone supported the resolutions made by the Alliance’s leadership, otherwise, there wouldn’t be a mix of factual and false rumors circulating.
“Your Majesty, information from within the Alpha Kingdom suggests that the relationship between Caesar IV and Alpha the First is quite dire.
Previously, the two had a fierce power struggle, which involved Alpha the First and the death of a Duke, prompting a fierce backlash from the Noble Consortium, forcing him to step back.
Currently, Alpha the First still represents the Alpha Kingdom in the decision-making body, possibly bringing personal grievances into the Human Race’s decision-making process.
The Five Nations Alliance’s situation is very dangerous. Given the current state of the Alpha Kingdom, it’s indeed unsuitable for launching a large-scale war.”
Marquis Hessus replied calmly.
Past diplomatic efforts of the Alpha Kingdom in Frank have consistently been in the top-tier focus group, with intelligence gathering being a high priority.
In the past, the two worked together against the Clergy; now, it is based on the Alpha Kingdom’s own strength.
It is with a clear understanding of the Alpha Kingdom’s internal power structure that Marquis Hessus dared to assert that Alpha the First’s previous statements at the Alliance’s secret meeting only represented his own position.
To know is one thing; to expose is another. As long as it doesn’t involve self-interest, they have no need to play the villain.
No matter whose position is represented in the statements, geography dictates that once a war breaks out, the Alpha Kingdom will inevitably be involved.
“Poor Caesar, having to deal with such an ancestor, what a burden!
But does Alpha the First really think he can play like this and not risk losing his Kingdom, or has the allure of power already driven him mad?”
No one dared to respond to Charles III’s lament.
Topics concerning royal power have always been the most sensitive. Other families have ancestors; they are no exception.
The difference is that the Frank Empire has existed for a longer time; the founding ancestor is long gone, now only ordinary royal family members have returned.
To be precise, among the returning strongmen of the Human Race, only Alpha the First has been a King.
This unique historical context determined that this round of power struggles was a solo show for the Alpha Kingdom.
Other returning strongmen, even if they wanted to emulate it, could not find any legal basis nor have any supporters.
After sighing, Charles III looked sympathetically northward.
The political structure of the Alpha Kingdom is stable, and Caesar IV’s prestige is also decent. To seize power and usurp the throne, chaos is the only way.
Instigating a continental war is undoubtedly the best choice.
War would break the existing order and create opportunities for a reshuffling of power.
Theoretically, as long as Alpha the First can seize the opportunity and rally a team in chaotic times, he has the potential to reclaim power.
“The Alpha Kingdom evidently doesn’t want to participate, should we continue with our previous plan?”
The strategic plan was set by the ancestors, but whether to execute it, the actual decision-making power lies in the hands of these rulers.
If they are unwilling, there are plenty of excuses to brush matters aside.
“Your Majesty, such a hastily initiated war, is actually very irresponsible.
The ancestors doing this is not simply for the interests of the Human Race but more so for their personal gain.
Although we don’t know what benefits it holds for them, various indications show that there is certainly deep-seated planning behind it!”
Prime Minister Duke Bergson said worriedly.
Referring to the recent breakthrough in the Sanctuary, nine out of ten are ascetics who have long stayed away from secular power struggles.
Logically, ancestors who have been removed from the secular world for over three hundred years would be even more averse to worldly strife.
Usually, when their descendants visit, they are met with indifference, indicating they dislike trouble.
“Then simultaneously initiate both plans, while helping each country end the strife, we must also strengthen the Empire’s preparations for war.
Even if someone loses patience and takes direct action to stir up a war, we can handle it!”
Charles III said irritably.
As an Emperor, he has always loathed such uncontrollable events.