Chapter 1726: Chapter 114: Aftermath (2)
"This is natural. In the Kingdom of God, there is the inheritance left by the Divine Spirits, and no one can resist thinking about it.
However, ultimately, it is a place where the Divine Spirits once resided, enduring countless years of cultivation, and the Kingdom of God must be filled with various dangers.
A slight carelessness, and even Sanctuary Powerhouses could meet their demise.
According to my observations last night, there are about seven kingdoms of God that have fallen near the Continent of Aslante.
With the strength of the Kingdom, we still have a chance to seize one of them."
Alpha the First said with a smile.
He spoke of interest, yet there was not a trace of greed in his eyes, which surprised everyone present.
The inheritance of the Divine Spirits, yet someone actually showed no interest.
However, this was the truth. For Alpha the First, who had embarked on the Emperor’s Way, nothing was more crucial than reclaiming the throne to quickly enhance his own power.
At this time, the Alpha Kingdom was far more prosperous than when he had left.
Once thoroughly absorbed, further enhancing its strength was almost inevitable.
Compared to these visible paths, the uncertain inheritance of the Divine Spirits naturally seemed less valuable.
It would be best if there were an opportunity to seize it; if not, he wouldn’t mind letting it go.
"Your Majesties, since it’s so dangerous within the Kingdom of God, let others pave the way first!
If seven Kingdoms of God have fallen near the continent, then the most significant losses will likely be suffered by the nearby Sea Race and Earth-core Race.
It wouldn’t be surprising if the Earth Core World has vanished entirely; even the most optimistic estimate would show its area significantly reduced.
Next would be those countries with long coastlines, like the Falcon Kingdom surrounded by the sea, whose long-accumulated wealth is probably now almost gone.
The more these forces suffer, the more they need external assistance, making them the ones most desperately in need of the inheritance of the Divine Spirits."
Prime Minister Beckett said slowly.
The Kingdom of God is filled with dangers; it surely requires a lot of cannon fodder to scout.
The life-valuing Sanctuary Powerhouses won’t take the risk themselves; thus, this tough job is very likely to fall on the shoulders of the military.
For Prime Minister Beckett, who is wholeheartedly intent on annihilating the Orc Empire, actions that would deplete the Kingdom’s military strength are undoubtedly what he detests the most.
Even if the Kingdom obtained the inheritance of the Divine Spirits, it would mostly be divided among the Sanctuary Powerhouses first, and by the time it reached them, the nobles, they might only get a sip of soup.
It’s better to give it up than gamble on these uncertain gains.
Previously, the conservative faction noblemen had discussed, and everyone always believed that they should not take the Kingdom’s main forces to take risks.
It’s best to negotiate, and if unsuccessful, then respond with passive resistance.
From the information gathered so far, maritime losses all over must be severe, and coastal shipyards are bound to suffer.
If they procrastinate a little, they can achieve their goal.
"I have no objections; the rest of you will have to persuade others yourselves!"
Perhaps seeing through everyone’s scheming, after speaking, Alpha the First gave everyone a meaningful look and then turned and left.
"I will handle the few in the Capital, and the rest you will have to figure out yourselves."
Caesar IV said with displeasure.
Such matters, not informing him in advance, clearly showed a lack of respect for him as King.
Yet, when push comes to shove, he, the King, still has to work.
The power struggle between the chancellor and the royal authority is one of the highest secrets of the Kingdom; in the eyes of outsiders, the Alpha Kingdom still appears very united.
In unclear situations, the choice of the conservative faction may not be optimal, but it is the best way to preserve the Kingdom’s strength.
"Rest assured, Your Majesty, we will take care of the ideological work of the other Sanctuary Powerhouses!"
Prime Minister Beckett promised immediately.
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Dwarf Kingdom.
After learning of the Kingdom of God’s descent, deep down the Dwarf King cursed his own so-called prophetic tongue more than once.
He had just let the concept of the "Ten Thousand Year Catastrophe" seep deeply into the people’s hearts, and it already played out a close call between life and death; just a hair more, and the Continent of Aslante would have been no more.
The continent survived, but the Dwarf Race suffered terribly.
As a species living in caves, the landslide effects brought by the earthquake caused massive losses to the Dwarf Kingdom.
Loss of equipment and facilities was the least of it; they could be rebuilt, but the vast loss of life was irreversible.
Without needing statistical data, it was clear that among all the continental nations, the losses of the Dwarf Kingdom were undoubtedly unmatched.
"Has the loss been assessed?"
Seeing the hastily arriving ministers, the Dwarf King asked urgently.
The recent earthquake even collapsed a large portion of his Royal Palace, burying numerous maidservants and guards; the civilian casualties were surely not insignificant.
"Your Majesty, due to the earthquake, our contact with many places has been disrupted.
Gathering data on casualties will take some time.
However, judging from the losses in the Capital, we lost about thirty percent of our population in this earthquake.
The loss of various goods and properties is immeasurable..."
Before Prime Minister Aaron could finish speaking, the Dwarf King’s body began to tremble.
His mind was filled with the thought of a thirty percent population loss, damage as severe as if participating in a continental war.
In fact, in most continental wars, they wouldn’t suffer such a high population loss.
What was worse was that this was only an estimate; the final loss could potentially be even more devastating.
When many mountain collapses occur, they essentially open up a mass extinction Chapter.
It’s a proven fact that wantonly destroying the environment by digging holes within the mountains demands a heavy price.
Dying on the battlefield offers a chance for revenge, but being buried alive by an earthquake at home leaves no target to seek vengeance against.