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Chapter 1045 - 1045 144 Retreat_2

1045: Chapter 144: Retreat_2 1045: Chapter 144: Retreat_2 The Alien Coalition rarely collaborates with sincerity, and I don’t think this situation will last for long.

The Elf Race might already be meddling with negotiations.

After all, their strategic goals for this war have largely been achieved.

To continue would be purely for the sake of allies.

Within the Alien Coalition, each race now heavily relies on the support of the Elf Race, and if the Elf Race wants to negotiate, they won’t be able to stop them.

Considering the current situation, if it weren’t for the fear of the Human Alliance pursuing responsibility afterward, perhaps just a hint of goodwill from the Elf Race would have the countries of the Central Continent tripping over themselves to compromise.

It would be best to stabilize the situation in Central Continent.

If that proves impossible, then plan to ease the relations with its nations.

Otherwise, the post-war situation will be extremely unfavorable for us!”

A series of analyses made General Gulay break into a cold sweat.

There was no helping it, as his old rival had kicked him while he was down, hitting all his soft spots.

These were precisely the problems he worried the most about occurring.

Pushed to the brink of national extinction, the nations of Central Continent would definitely distance themselves from the Clergy if they managed to escape this calamity.

In his mind, General Gulay could already vaguely see a new wave of heresy rising.

Echoing the heresies of the north and south, the figures of heretics were pervasive from the south to the north.

“You…”

The trouble caused was too much; although he was seething with hatred, General Gulay was forced to swallow his words.

To garner sympathy, one must now appear weak.

There are many factors that affect the pursuit of responsibility.

Right and wrong are secondary, the Pope must also consider political balance.

The Arbitration Knights stirred up trouble before, and Blake was able to land safely, mainly because the Pope wanted to play at balance.

The current situation is similar.

The Clergy’s several Knight Corps counter and balance each other, safeguarding the Pope’s authority.

Given Shelter VII’s style, until he finds a more suitable replacement, the likelihood of getting rid of someone outright is slim.

Moreover, the current battlefield in the Kingdom of Rusenia is led by the Arbitration Knights.

If General Gulay, the Legion Commander, were to be removed, replacing him suddenly would lead to command issues that couldn’t be untangled in a short time.

“Enough!”

“Whoever stirs up the mess is responsible for cleaning it up.

Legion Commander Gulay, I don’t care what difficulties you have, the Kingdom of Rusenia must achieve a breakthrough in the shortest time possible.

If you can’t do it, then there’s no need for you to come back.

The Clergy doesn’t support the useless, especially those who only cause trouble!

Bishop Soren, arrange for someone to contact the nations of Central Continent.

If they are willing to persist, we can offer certain compensation.

No matter how the situation changes, we now must repair our relationship with the nations of Central Continent.

Try your best to have the three countries hold on.

If it’s really impossible, don’t force them.

If necessary, make them promises—anyway, prioritize repairing the relationship,” Shelter VII said resolutely.

Now wasn’t the time for accounting after the autumn harvest.

Even if it was time to replace someone, it would have to be after Gulay had cleaned up the mess.

Judging by everyone’s reactions, many were furious with Gulay, but none called for a change of command.

It wasn’t that nobody wanted to step in; it’s just that the position of chief commander on the front line was too hot to handle.

Whoever took over would be cleaning up messes; do well and it’s expected, fail and you share the blame.

Wanting to turn the tide in a short period and deal a heavy blow to the Dwarf Kingdom, marching troops into Central Continent, was pure fantasy.

The Church Army was indeed strong, but the Dwarves were no pushovers, especially in their home territory, which was mainly mountainous and wooded, not suitable for large legion deployment.

More accurately, not suitable for Human army deployment; Dwarf forces could still move freely.

The Arsenal Kingdom was also obsessed with mining.

The Dwarf Kingdom’s transportation largely consisted of interconnected super tunnels, equipped with specialized Magical Mining Carts, capable of carrying several tons.

In peacetime, they transported ore, and in wartime, they transported troops and strategic materials—a true treasure of the nation.

To guard against Humans, the Dwarf Kingdom deliberately made the heights of the mine tunnels near the border exceptionally low.

With heights less than 1.3 meters, Humans simply could not walk upright in them.

In national defense, the Dwarf Kingdom’s investment was also significant; with an array of fortresses built beyond standard—wealthy and willful.

Not to mention weapons and equipment—the best arms dealer on the continent, they’d never lack for gear.

The downgraded versions sold abroad were a symbol of quality, beloved by races across the Continent.

The power of the original models was even greater.

In the previous wars of the Clergy, the inability to achieve a breakthrough was partly due to lack of effort, but more so because the Dwarves were genuinely tough to bully.

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In the Northern Continent, since the Expeditionary Army entered a rest period, Hudson once again led a life of staring down the enemy.

A decisive battle was out of the question.

Regardless of how the Orc Army outside tried to provoke him, he remained steadfast in not engaging.

The eager generals were berated viciously by Hudson.

Luckily, Hudson had already made his mark and established prestige within the military; otherwise, such tactics might have led to suspicion of throwing in the towel.

The more straightforward the tactics, the harder they are to counter—a simple ploy of stillness to confound the enemy had the Orc Army frustrated at every level.