Chapter 1696: Chapter 103: Flexible Stance
Following through on promises is Hudson’s rule of conduct. When he says he will nurture someone by his side, it must be implemented.
Franz was directly upset; being the eldest, he was the first victim, ending his childhood early.
Before dawn, he braved the cold wind to get out of bed and start his morning practice on the field.
If talent is insufficient, effort must make up for it.
The longevity of Sanctuary Powerhouses is extensive, and to avoid the tragedy of losing children during their ’youth,’ Hudson adopted the rigorous training method common for Noble Children.
As for the younger ones, their age is their best protection. Training them later is not too late.
Besides the intensified knight training, everyday assignments are also essential.
Peaceful days are always short; with the implementation of the migration strategy to the borders, the once sparsely populated frontier province suddenly bustled with activity.
As the recipient of industrial production, Snow Moon Territory is undoubtedly the big winner in this migration wave.
The massive transfer of labor itself represents a huge market. Self-sufficiency requires local industries to be established.
For nearby areas, goods can be carried personally; for distant regions, considering high transportation costs, direct procurement is preferable.
The market gap injected vitality into the industrial and commercial development of Snow Moon Territory.
Unfortunately, this kind of consumption is short-lived, not sustainable, and the transaction amounts are not large.
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The Orc Empire.
As good neighbors, the high levels of the various Orc Races have always closely monitored the movements of the Alpha Kingdom.
Seeing the bold actions of their neighbor, all the Orc High Levels panicked. If the enemy’s plans succeed, the Orc Empire will face tragedy.
In their panic, all the races hurriedly convened an imperial meeting to discuss countermeasures.
"What are you all staring for? If you have any ideas, speak up!"
The Bear Emperor was the first to speak.
However, what greeted him was everyone’s blank stare. If they had a solution, they wouldn’t be collectively silent.
"Bear Emperor, the situation is difficult to handle!
The Alpha Kingdom will not consider our opinions. To stop their plans, the Empire must launch a war in advance.
All the races just emerged from warfare, and the Empire’s overall military strength is less than half of its peak.
Starting a war now, we stand no chance of winning.
The enemy’s plan is too sinister, clearly not intending to leave us with any way out!"
The Lionman King sighed and said.
In recent decades, the Orc Empire has been declining step by step.
Every initiated war ended in disastrous defeat, and if this continues, it’s only a matter of time before they are driven into the remote forests.
We can’t start a war but can’t sit idly by!
In recent years, the growth rate of the Alpha Kingdom’s strength has been too rapid. We must find a way to curb their development.
This is the Empire’s greatest challenge, and it’s a common issue faced by the entire Anti-Human Alliance.
I suggest we directly seek help from our allies!
If they have no solutions, then we must prepare for the worst."
The Silver Moon Wolf Emperor said slowly.
It was apparent he was pessimistic about the Empire’s future destiny.
Currently, not only is the Alpha Kingdom’s strength growing rapidly, but the growth speed of the other two major Human Race countries is equally astonishing.
The different races initiated reforms to survive, essentially forced by the Human Race.
The invasion of the Earth Core species has somewhat affected the development of the Human Race, but unfortunately, the strength of the three giants remains mostly unharmed.
The other Human Kingdoms may perform slightly underwhelming, but that’s only in comparison to the three major countries; they are not intimidated by other neighboring Different Races.
After exchanging glances, the Orcs expressed their agreement.
Without any solutions, any feasible strategy is the best choice.
Relying on allies offers more hope than having none.
The allies’ pessimism directly helped the Dark Elf Queen make up her mind. Originally hesitating about working with Hudson, now she didn’t need to hesitate.
The Orc Empire is a big tree that provides shelter; once it falls, the future of all races will be bleak.
In this context, the Dark Elf Clan must find an alternative path in advance.
Deep down, she vaguely regrets invading the Continent of Aslante.
Staying in the Earth Core World may have been tougher, but it was safer and more secure.
Unlike now, where the destiny of the species is swept by the tide of the times, completely beyond their control.
Regret is useless, and now it’s too late to say anything.
The Earth Core Passage is in the hands of others, making it difficult to return to the Earth Core World.
Although the Earth Core Passage in the Orc Empire is being cleared, it is far from being opened.
On the other side, as long as the Hellhound isn’t foolish, it will engage in large-scale sabotage, denying the enemy the chance to attack their doorstep.
If they could luckily clear the passage, it would be a good fallback.
But this is just wishful thinking; no party would agree to the Dark Elf Clan’s return to the Earth Core World.
It’s hard to join the Orc Empire, but even harder to leave.
After all, the Dark Elves running away can’t take all races with them. Most Orc Species don’t have the ability to survive in the Earth Core World.
Considering all factors, starting trade with the Snow Moon Territory becomes particularly important.
If the Orc Empire collapses, the shared hidden interests become the value of their species’ continuation.
However, this is the worst choice; if they can maintain the status quo, she would not choose this path of being constrained.
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The Elf Forest.
Upon receiving the Orcs’ request for help, the Forest Elf Queen was enraged.