368: Chapter 33, Conflict Begins_2 368: Chapter 33, Conflict Begins_2 The people of Moxi can be used for propaganda, and so can the Alpha Kingdom.
No matter how exaggerated the military achievements are, the battle scenes recorded by the Memory Stones can’t be faked.
The Crown Prince is not on the front line, but he is commanding the troops from a hundred miles away, demonstrating the skills of a true general.
The purpose was to boost his reputation, after all, we can’t really send the Crown Prince to the front lines, can we?
Orcs have never been rules followers, what if the Crown Prince dies on the front line?
That would be a tragedy.
Everything goes smoothly when you’re in a good mood.
“Has the situation in Moxi stabilized yet?”
Caesar III asked with concern.
As a competent king, he was not blinded by a mere victory.
The “Victory of Moonfall Bay” seems fruitful, but it’s just a hair-pulling for the vast Orc Empire.
The real significance is not in how many enemies were killed, but in its invigorating effect on morale.
“Your Majesty, the internal issues of the Moxi Duchy might be even more significant than we anticipated.
Perhaps the Central Government and the local power factions continue to have rifts, possibly because they haven’t experienced the pain of national extinction.
On the surface, everything appears peaceful, but beneath the surface, they are still at odds.
The issue of the Orc Army’s deep incursion has not been resolved till now.
But overall, the situation is moving in a positive direction.
By this time, the first legion of the Expeditionary Army should have reached Terence City, while the remaining legions have also entered the Moxi Duchy one after another.
The reinforcements from the Orton Duchy have also recently entered the Moxi Duchy, and the reinforcements from the Fick Duchy and Ruilin Kingdom will arrive soon.
With the addition of so many troops, securing the frontline shouldn’t be a problem.
What is of most concern is their logistics.
The addition of hundreds of thousands of soldiers all at once means a significant increase in the consumption of food and fodder.
Perhaps the Moxi Duchy has deep enough pockets to afford these costs, but getting the goods to the front line is a big issue.”
Duke Newfoundland said with deep emotion.
The Alpha Kingdom, with all its rich experience, still had many issues with procuring resources and food supplies.
This being the Moxi Duchy’s first time dealing with such issues, even if it has sufficient money and goods, coordinating transportation is still troublesome.
If the army is in place but the logistics is not keeping up, it would mean big trouble.
“Let Chris IX worry about these issues!
They did some preparation before the war, the reserves at the front line should be enough to hold on for a few months, there shouldn’t be any short-term issues.”
Caesar III said indifferently.
Allies exist to share burdens.
Since the Orcs have diverted some of their forces to the Moxi Duchy, life has been easier for the Alpha Kingdom.
Lately, we have hardly heard any bad news about front-line fortresses being overrun.
Occasionally, the defenders even venture out for a skirmish, killing some Orcs for amusement.
The Alpha Kingdom hopes these good days will last as long as possible, ideally until the end of the war.
“Your Majesty, there’s a piece of news you might want to prepare for.
According to our intelligence, the Crown Prince seems to have a special relationship with Princess Annie of the Moxi Duchy.”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Earl Francis, reminded him.
Royal intermarriage is not just about two families, but also two countries.
Especially for a Crown Prince who is the heir to the throne, such an alliance requires careful consideration.
Before their relationship could even start, it was discovered by a dispatched officer from the Department of Foreign Affairs, and reported all the way back.
“Children grow up and it is not for us parents to interfere.
Let them pursue their own happiness!”
Caesar III said with a pretence of magnanimity.
Someone who didn’t know better might think he was being open-minded, but in reality, this well-matched match would benefit the Kingdom.
If the Crown Prince had pursued a singer instead of a princess from Moxi, he would have been infuriated.
In Aslante continent, even to “pursue happiness” there are certain thresholds.
…
The prelude to the propaganda began, and Hudson, the frontline commander, also rode on the coattails of the Crown Prince’s fame.
This was especially the case in the Southeastern Province, where the news made the biggest splash.
News of Hudson’s prowess was already well-known, but his military records were exceptionally impressive.
Looking at the official document from the Capital, many people were stupefied.
Especially Viscount Caryo, who was the most shocked.
How could he, as a neighbour, be unaware of the true nature of the Layton County Legion?
Perhaps the nobles of Layton County put in more effort during training, but they were still a distance away from being called elite.
Originally, he was skeptical about them going into battle under the guise of elites.
In his view, the only real elite force was Hudson’s private army, the rest of the noble’s troops were just mediocre.
However, due to his apprehension towards Hudson and the fact that it didn’t affect his personal interests, he didn’t expose their farce, which would have been detrimental to him with no benefit.
But after wandering out, not only did the Layton County Legion become a true elite force, but they also gained battlefield achievements.
Looking at the battle scenes on the Memory Stone, Viscount Caryo, who was greatly shocked, had to admit at this moment that the Layton County Legion really could fight.
Thinking about this, he fell into melancholy.
Perhaps others would suspect that the nobles of Layton County overall had high military qualities, thus training an elite troop.
But he knew in his heart that the nobles from the counties of Layton and Wharton were all of the same ilk.
Even if they weren’t all the same quality, they surprisingly all had similar backgrounds.
Looking at the troops trained by others and then at his own troops, he fell into deep self-doubt at this moment.
Chasing them?
This unreliable idea was immediately dismissed by him.
Ordinary people should not compare themselves to geniuses.
During his days studying at the Magic Academy, he already accepted the fact that he is just an ordinary person.
After inheriting his title, he was flattered a lot and gradually lost himself.
It wasn’t until he encountered a few setbacks that he slowly returned to reason and got to know himself again.
Putting down the Memory Stone, Caryo sighed helplessly.
He realized that from now on, the guy who used to be considered a competitor will become someone he looks up to.
Even being of higher birth doesn’t help.
Turbulent times are the best opportunity to break class barriers; everything is possible here.
Faintly, he saw the birth of a legend.
At this moment, he suddenly worried about the fate of the Dalton family.
…
“What’s going on?
Why is there moldy food in the camp?” Hudson questioned almost roaring.
He looked as if he wanted to devour someone, scaring the supply officer into retreating, unable to utter a word for a while.
You should know that wherever they went, these supply officers were always treated well and had never undergone such treatment.
If they cause trouble, do they still want supplies?
People like Hudson who don’t understand the rules and don’t even prepare a greeting gift are sure to end up with moldy food.
After being taught a lesson, the naïve will slowly accept reality and abide by their rules.
But this situation seemed to be different.
The person in front of them didn’t seem to have any intention of negotiating, and he seemed ready to turn against them at any moment.
Realizing that he was in his own territory, the supply officer summoned the courage to step forward and said,
“Your Excellency, the food may have gone moldy because of the rain!
We had no control over it; it was an accident.
The food is like this now, you better just take it away and stop wasting time here!”
Hearing this, Hudson gave a slight smile.
If he were a native noble of the Moxi Duchy and met supply officers who were colluding with each other, he would indeed have to worry.
“Belsden!
Someone is withholding your rations.
How about using them as snacks to fill your stomach first!”
As soon as the word fell, a five-meter-tall giant bear appeared in front of them, growling at the supply officer.
“What do you want to do?
Guards, guards….”
Regardless of how the supply officer shouted, no one took action.
Under the envelopment of the Gravity field, the surrounding soldiers were all panting and unable to move, let alone take action.
Realizing that he had kicked a hard rock, the supply officer who fell to the ground quickly said, “Keep your bear away!
Everything’s negotiable…”