Capítulo 1716: Chapter 110: Hudson’s Investigation Method (Part 2)
Attempting to use Curse Art to kill Hudson, gathering all the curse masters of the Orc Empire wouldn’t be enough.
Even if they set up traps, the problem is that the enemy doesn’t fall for them!
Among the Sanctuary powerhouses, those who practice the rule of fate may not have the strongest combat power, but their survival ability is definitely ranked at the top.
Everyone is aware that, though the promise of the Lionman King sounds good, it’s a poisonous bait.
No need to eat it, even just smelling it can be deadly.
The scene quieted down, and the already tense atmosphere became even more oppressive.
“Everyone, this is the enemy’s attempt at probing.
If we don’t take measures to counterattack, similar incidents will continue to occur.
The enemy wants to use this method to constantly probe our limits and gradually dissolve our fighting spirit!”
The Boar King said angrily.
In this round of attacks, the Boar Clan suffered the most. The two major tribes that were attacked were all members of their clan.
Even though Boar People reproduce quickly and have been developing rapidly in recent years, they can’t withstand such disasters.
Even worse, most of the Boar Clan’s territory is close to Alpha Kingdom, always at risk of becoming victims again.
“Calm down, Boar King, the problem now isn’t that we don’t want revenge, but how to take revenge.
The Human Race’s action this time wasn’t aimless.
The catalyst was that some members of our tribe attacked their border territory, which led to the retaliatory action.
In the last meeting, I emphasized that everyone should restrain their tribes and temper their hatred for now, to avoid causing trouble.
Now the matter has escalated, and the situation is out of control.
Whoever provoked the trouble should come forward and take responsibility, lest they lose both reputation and dignity!”
The Silver Moon Wolf Emperor said unhurriedly.
All tribes are busy with reforms and recuperation, and now that there’s just a bit of improvement, this kind of thing happens, which is evidently unwelcome.
Causing such a big trouble will definitely lead to paying a price.
Unfortunately, the mastermind isn’t here, even if the Silver Moon Wolf Emperor deflects the topic, it’s doomed to be futile.
After a burst of whispering and discussion, the scene became chaotic again. Conflicting species directly threw blame on each other.
Under mutual accusations among tribes, for a moment, everyone seemed like the mastermind, leaving the Dark Elf Queen bewildered.
Fortunately, they recently joined the Orc Empire and didn’t have time to extend their influence, otherwise, they would also become one of the suspects.
When most species become suspects, the suspect itself no longer exists.
“Calm down everyone, perhaps this matter has nothing to do with any of us.
Starting a war now brings no benefits to any of our tribes.
The ones with the motive to do this must be the beneficiaries of a war!”
Frankly speaking, the Dark Elf Queen herself didn’t expect that she would quickly become the mediator of internal conflicts within the Orc Empire.
But reality is comedic; the rulers of the tribes engage in mutual blame, leaving only her as the observer.
For the Dark Elf Clan, the great ship of the Orc Empire shouldn’t sink, at least not now.
Without the shelter of the Orc Empire, the Dark Elf Clan stands no chance against the Human Race.
Based on her understanding of Human Race nobles, she has no doubt that, after defeat, the Dark Elves would be enslave[d] as a whole.
This is assuming there’s no blood feud between them and the Human Race; otherwise, their fate would be like countless Orcs, becoming fertilizer in the fields.
Perhaps a few species that match Human Race aesthetics and lack combat power could survive as pets.
The best outcome would be becoming a supplier of raw materials for the Snow Moon Territory, surviving by trading their charm and Earth Core World resources.
None of these results is acceptable to them.
The Dark Elf Clan needs time; once the passage to the Earth Core World within the empire’s borders is repaired, the situation will be entirely different.
Returning to the Earth Core World through the passage and cooperating with Snow Moon Territory, they will have a monopoly position on resource supply.
Not only can they obtain a large amount of materials, but they can also manipulate downstream partners by adjusting trade volume.
Then, arranging a few clan members to operate in the surface world, safety will receive full protection from Snow Moon Territory, and their status and identity will change drastically.
“The queen is right, those with a motive to ignite war must be war’s beneficiaries.
Given the current situation, the probability of the Empire winning the war now is extremely low.
Once the Empire is defeated, all tribes will suffer heavy losses, which benefits none of us Orcs.
If they’re not our people, then they must be the enemy!
The Elf Race lacks ambitions, having no motive to act in such a manner.
Other members of the Anti-Human Alliance have some ambition, but their inadequate strength doesn’t benefit them to provoke a new round of war.
Thus, the remaining possibilities are the Human Race and the Cult.
Factions within the Human Race might have motives to start a war, but they lack the capability to mobilize our forces on the prairie.
The final actors left with both strength and motive are the Cult organizations.
The impact from Divine Spirit downfall is overwhelming, with Cults springing up everywhere on the continent; it’s abnormal for Cult organizations to refrain from causing trouble within the Empire!
The Hawkman Emperor’s rational analysis brought back the intelligence of many Orcs.
The more logical they think, the more the Boar King becomes frustrated.
Having found the culprits behind their significant losses, it’s unfortunate to realize it’s actually the Cult but they suffered unjustly.
Cult organizations are their targets for eradication. If they could have caught them, these guys would have been dealt with long ago.
Telling Alpha Kingdom they avenged the wrong target won’t result in any compensation in copper coins either.
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Snow Moon Territory.
Upon hearing the Orc Empire found the mastermind, Hudson smiled it off.
Indeed, taking swift action is the most effective when cracking a case.
If it was just diplomatic protests, it’s likely both parties would still be squabbling by now.
Once they showed retaliatory force to set an example, the Orc’s efficiency unexpectedly soared.
After all, without pinpointing the mastermind behind it, similar incidents will recur.
The Alpha Kingdom lost ten thousand people, whereas the Orc Empire pays a price tenfold.
Using such tactics, Orc tribes in border areas won’t survive.
If each tribe is frightened into migrating inward, the real issue won’t be about when Alpha Kingdom initiates an attack but when the Orc Empire breaks into civil war.
The Divine Spirits’ downfall poses little challenge to Alpha Kingdom, a nation where divine power is caged.
However, it’s fatal for the Orc Empire, a country where multiple races share unified faith.
The varied responses are telling; the Human World openly announced the Divine Spirits’ fall, while Orc Empire leaders collectively deny the Beast God’s demise.
Fearful that Orcs knowing the truth would destabilize the foundation of the empire’s rule.
No matter how much effort into blocking information, it’s futile. Alpha Kingdom, being the friendly neighbor, is obliged to inform Orcs of the truth.
The Cult organizations hidden in the Orc Empire won’t miss this opportunity either.
The disappearance of Divine Arts directly confirms the fall of Divine Spirits.
No matter how much the upper echelons hide the truth, it’s self-deception that can’t stop its spread.
Against the background of dwindling cohesion, once water and pastureland disputes break out, conflict is unavoidable.
Hudson opposes attacking the Orc Empire now; beyond the Kingdom not being ready, there’s also reluctance in unifying the Orcs.
If inadvertently pushed them to fight in desperation, even a victory for the Kingdom would be pyrrhic.
“Relay the message back to the Capital, the chancellor and others are waiting for the truth to quell domestic public opinion.
By the way, send someone to urge the Department of Foreign Affairs, make sure their actions are swift; the Kingdom’s time is running short!”
Hudson’s words left Tom bewildered.
However, as the Guard Commander, his greatest trait is a lack of curiosity. If he can’t understand what his lord says, he simply relays the words as spoken.