Chapter 1725: Chapter 114: Aftermath
The sky was brightening, and looking at the devastated land, Hudson’s eyes were moist.
“Return to the Manor House!”
The rift before him, he had no time to deal with. Just now, circling in the air, he saw scenes everywhere of mountains collapsing and the earth splitting open.
Countless houses, buildings, and waterworks were damaged, but what worried Hudson the most was the coastal areas.
According to the results of his observations, last night, seven Kingdoms of God fell into the seas surrounding the Continent of Aslante.
The violent impact caused the entire continent to experience an earthquake, let alone the seas that directly bore the brunt.
Tsunamis were inevitable, and perhaps soon, a heavy rainstorm would strike the continent.
Mixed with some disasters like tornadoes, Hudson wouldn’t be surprised at all.
The Snow Moon Territory and the Mountain Domain, which had enjoyed the benefits of the sea, would definitely suffer significant losses this time.
The merchant fleets that went out to sea were likely to be completely wiped out. How many fleets docked at the port could survive depended entirely on luck.
Low-lying areas were flooded by seawater, ports swallowed by waves, docks turned into…
A series of disastrous scenes kept appearing in Hudson’s mind, yet he had to restrain his emotions on the surface.
Seeing his wife and children still terrified, Hudson spoke again to comfort them:
“You don’t need to worry too much. The disaster has passed, and we can bear some losses.”
No matter how bad the situation was, it was still better than the early days of starting his business.
Moreover, this disaster was suffered by the entire world along with them.
Compared to the Sea Race crushed into pulp and the Earth Core race directly buried, they were much luckier.
Having walked on the edge of life and death, Hudson had a deeper understanding of the rule of fate.
Sighing at the unpredictability of fate in his heart, Hudson suddenly fell into enlightenment.
Frankly speaking, having an epiphany in such an occasion was indeed somewhat inopportune.
However, rule comprehension could never be measured by common sense.
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Jade Palace.
The sudden natural disaster dumbfounded Caesar IV and the ministers in the Royal Palace.
“Ancestor, what is this disaster?”
Natural disasters have always been the number one enemy of feudal dynasties. The collapse of many dynasties started with large-scale natural disasters.
Normally, he and Alpha the First were not on good terms, but when it concerned the life and death of the dynasty, they still considered each other allies.
“Don’t worry too much, last night’s earthquake was caused by the fall of the Kingdoms of God, and the entire continent shook with it.
You only need to strictly guard against cults causing chaos and order all regions to promptly organize disaster relief to stabilize people’s confidence!”
Alpha the First said with a solemn expression.
Fortunately, all the Divine Spirits fell together, otherwise someone might exploit it to accuse the King of offending the spirits and causing calamity, which would be hard to explain.
Though he spoke lightly, deep inside, Alpha the First was equally panicked.
First, the Divine Spirits fell, and then the Kingdoms of God fell. What would happen next, no one could predict.
In a disaster of this magnitude, even a Strongman like him was powerless to resist.
“Chancellor, first arrange for people to assess the damage in the Capital.
Meanwhile, send someone to inquire about the disaster situation in each province and order governors to increase vigilance, guarding against cult organizations taking advantage of the situation!”
Caesar IV immediately ordered.
The news of the Kingdoms of God falling was indeed shocking, but with the prior news of the Divine Spirits’ fall, it was not so hard to accept.
Everything else could be managed, the key was to stabilize the situation first.
Fortunately, the Kingdom had been recuperating in recent years and hadn’t been dealing with other matters, so everyone had accumulated some resources.
“Your Majesty, rest assured.
We began implementing these tasks as soon as the earthquake occurred yesterday.
We expect to have a preliminary damage report for the Capital by tomorrow afternoon. The damage statistics from the local areas will take longer, possibly until next month to compile.
There’s no need to worry about the cult organizations.
Since the July Club and the Skeleton Society both became dormant, cult organizations in the Kingdom have not been a major threat and can’t stir up much trouble now.
More troublesome than these issues are the fallen Kingdoms of God.
After all, they were places where Divine Spirits once dwelled, attracting too many interested people. The next phase will likely be a fierce struggle!”
Prime Minister Beckett’s words made Caesar IV slightly embarrassed.
They were just too straightforward; admitting what the government had done openly suggested that the King lacked some decorum.
Everyone present was not a fool, clearly understanding the intent behind Prime Minister Beckett’s words.
Having been shown up, Caesar IV could not vent. The government being proactive demonstrated governance capability.
Not reporting to him earlier was because the statistical data wasn’t available yet. Without results in hand, naturally, he didn’t need to inform the King.
In giving orders, Beckett tactfully shifted the topic, mitigating any aggressive stance.
The skillful political maneuvering made the onlooking spectators secretly impressed.
“Ancestor, these fallen Kingdoms of God must be very attractive to you, right?”
Caesar IV caught the topic without changing his expression and said.
As to how cunning the old foxes of the Conservative Faction in politics were, he knew better than anyone; the previous move was merely a demonstration.
His experience told him if he clung to minor issues, he would solely suffer in the end.
Encountering these political old foxes, he certainly couldn’t bear the pressure alone but should involve his ancestor to share it.