Global Lord: My Undead Can Undergo Fission
Chapter 569: The Calculations Behind the Two Empires

Chapter 569: Chapter 569: The Calculations Behind the Two Empires

"Start a war? They’re so bold, aren’t they afraid we’ll just annihilate them?"

Qin Lan nodded, "They really aren’t afraid because once we annihilate them, it would mean direct contact with two Empires. At that time, those two Empires would also have an excuse to declare war on us."

"So it’s safe to say unless we’re truly prepared to go to war with the Empires, we can’t just annihilate them."

True, the two Empires did not want to start a war with Fang Jie, but likewise, they agreed that Fang Jie did not want to wage war against them.

After all, starting a war brought no benefits.

"So this is their way of testing us," Fang Jie realized. Between countries, between large forces, there simply couldn’t be peace—even if it seemed peaceful on the surface, localized conflicts would continue.

After all, such conflicts clearly revealed the other’s attitude towards oneself.

If they wanted to attack, it would be directly reflected in localized actions; if their strength weakened, that too would be revealed in localized conflicts.

"Poor little places, they dare not refuse, do they?"

Fang Jie understood these small nations quite well; they wouldn’t dare to start a war with him, even if given several doses of courage. But if the Empire behind them demanded it, they had no choice but to comply.

Although he did not know what promises the Empire had made to them, Fang Jie was certain that if they dared refuse, their leadership would be finished.

After all, being directly controlled by two Empires, replacing their leadership was quite easy.

Moreover, their own actions towards surrounding forces were uncontested.

Better to depend on one source of power than none. They now dared not offend the Empires behind them, nor oppose him directly, only playing on the edges.

"Indeed, that’s the case, but we must also control such disputes. If someone loses control and a full-scale war breaks out, that would be real trouble."

"So, what do you need me to do?" Fang Jie decided to speak directly.

"We need frontline commanders and combatants, and your Undead are the best fit. After all, the Undead obey orders more faithfully, and no matter what tactics the opponents use, they will strictly follow your commands."

"That’s true, they won’t cause trouble by being provoked. Most importantly, no matter how many Undead die, it won’t cause resentment among the people, but there will be those who want to earn military honors."

"Let the Guild handle those matters, they will issue the tasks."

"If people from the Guild take on tasks and die, it’s none of our concern."

Now there were no more problems, Fang Jie had a comprehensive framework in mind.

"So tell me, what are their current plans of action?"

"First off is Jiaya Island, where they are Half-Beasts, so they are very direct. Their excuse is a lack of food and supplies, so they need to go out and plunder." This was openly declared.

Fang Jie examined the data; these Half-Beasts were indeed coming to plunder.

They didn’t approach the closest Jade Island because there was nothing to loot there.

Instead, they embarked on ships to the Southern Continent, meaning the territory of the Dark Night Elves, looting there. Some bolder ones even bypassed Jade Slope, going to the archipelago at sea to loot, even disguising themselves as pirates.

"So it is, then have Jade Island perform some interceptions. Let some through to give the people on those islands a sense of crisis. They shouldn’t feel completely safe all the time."

It couldn’t be helped; the areas controlled by Fang Jie gave the people a sense of safety.

Moreover, the public couldn’t form their forces freely, as doing so might infringe laws and suffer suppression.

But due to a lack of a sense of crisis, coastal inhabitants had recently felt a certain lifelessness creeping in. Although it was just a beginning, this trend was not positive.

Giving them some enemies could provide them an opportunity to earn merit and wealth.

"As for the Dark Night Elves, also do some interception. Let some through to give the mercenaries an opportunity," Fang Jie initially thought to strike with significant maritime forces but reconsidered.

Though it might look negative for the people, it was the only way to stabilize the two Empires for the time being.

Besides, along the coast, as long as there were troops, it wasn’t a big deal; until troops became Heroes, they weren’t treated as normal individuals anyway. Ordinary people could simply be sent deeper inland to live.

On one hand, the troops and adventurers at the front could induce a sense of crisis for them, while on the other hand, they themselves wouldn’t face real danger; a win-win situation is indeed favorable.

"Along the shores of Black Feather Kingdom, there is a constant increase in military forces, exerting pressure. But the actual fighting hasn’t been their own work; it’s all done by so-called bandits and private organizations."

Bandits and private organizations? Fang Jie laughed as he understood the situation.

Even though the Black Flame Empire compelled Black Feather Kingdom to oppose him, they didn’t dare truly offend him.

So, increasing border military presence was a military action. As for the specifics, it didn’t concern them, carried out by various small organizations that were probably disguised military units themselves.

As long as it wasn’t exposed, no one spoke out, then it had nothing to do with them.

They themselves remained inactive, and he couldn’t directly attack them unprovoked.

Such is the survival method of small countries caught between; it seemed shrewd but was also their desperation. After all, the two forces from both sides could easily crush them.

"For now, let’s just keep things tangled; I believe it won’t be long before we crush the two Empires."

"Additionally, there’s the North’s Dragon Valley, where someone also seems to be stirring them up."

The island chains go directly north, not part of the two Empires’ territories, nor entering into the Demon’s Territory. This area, known as Dragon Valley,

it’s actually a range of hills and mountains, alongside nearby islands.

This place belongs to some giant dragons, whose Strength is quite formidable. But they nearly abstain from worldly affairs, or rather, look down on any other races apart from their own.

Because of their formidable Strength and the northern high mountains providing cover, they’ve always had a low profile.

Yet their power is not to be underestimated.

"Whoever is doing this, even if it’s not the two Empires, is probably related to them; keep a close watch."