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Chapter 1150 - 1150 179 Sudden Changes in the Orc Empire_3

1150: Chapter 179: Sudden Changes in the Orc Empire_3 1150: Chapter 179: Sudden Changes in the Orc Empire_3 Deep in his heart, the Lionman King had already made up his mind to eliminate unstable elements within his own domain, even if it meant a decline in vassal power, it was a sacrifice he was willing to make.

In fact, when it came to suppressing vassal races, the Bimon Tribe was the most outstanding.

Any vassal race that showed a bit of improvement was sent to the battlefield to be depleted.

It was precisely because they were so ruthless that the Bimon Tribe did not suffer severe backlash after their decline.

Had they left a few major clans by their side, they might not have even had the chance to reach the borders before being overthrown by their subordinates.

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While the Four Royal Families were scheming, the Alliance of Seven Clans was not idle either.

As the disadvantaged party, they were still working hard to draw allies.

Unfortunately, there were many major clans within the Orc Empire, but few could be considered strong.

Not all species were as capable of surviving as they were, avoiding the suppression of the Royal Family.

“This won’t do, to gain the support of the various clans, mere verbal promises are insufficient to motivate them, we must place a heavy bet.

We can’t offer the position of Royal Family lightly, so let’s take a step back and promise them Royal Clan status, with treatment just one level below ours.

For weaker species, we can even follow the Human Race’s example, promising them Duke Clan, Marquis Clan…

Different levels, corresponding to different treatments.

For members of the Royal Clan, grant them the power to participate in Empire decision-making; for the Duke Clan, Marquis Clan… they could also be given the power to participate in governance, to debate policies.

If push comes to shove, the standard of offerings can be negotiated.

At worst, we can waive the daily offerings owed by these supporting clans and reduce their military obligations.

Now is the time to win hearts and minds, we’re the disadvantaged party and must sincerity than the Four Royal Families.

With things having reached this point, we have no way out.

If we don’t want our clan to be annihilated, then we must do everything we can to win over allies!

As long as we attain the position of the Royal Family, it will all be worth it.

Even if it means turning over the tables and losing a series of privileges, at the very least we’ll have gained political power,” Chief Butzweig said with a serious face.

As a former member of the Royal Family, he understood the Four Royal Families far more deeply than the other six clans.

As challengers to the established order, they were barefoot, with nothing to lose and everything ready for compromise.

If pushed too far, they were even daring enough to shout slogans of equality among all clans.

This was precisely what the Four Royal Families cared about most.

As beneficiaries of the current system, none wanted to relinquish the advantages they had secured.

Even with the identity advantage of being part of the Royal Family, the conditions they could offer to win over the hearts of the various clans were still incomparable to those of the Alliance of Seven Clans.

“Chief Butzweig, you’re too radical.

If we really do that, it will be a fight to the death with the Four Royal Families.

Simply asking for a position among the Royal Family is already like snatching food from their bowl.

If we start flipping tables, it will be even more intolerable for them.

Why not leak the news first, threatening the Four Royal Families?

It’s best if they are willing to give in, but if negotiations fail, we can then gradually resort to extreme measures.

For now, the most crucial thing is the battlefront.

We can’t expect to defeat them, but at the very least we must hold our ground on all fronts and not let the enemy break through one by one!” the Tiger Clan Chief said slowly.

Interest sways the heart.

Their opposition was to the Four Royal Families’ privileges which they didn’t share.

If they could enjoy privileges alongside the Four Royal Families, no one would refuse.

Butzweig could give them up because he had experienced both having and losing them.

He was aware of the strength of the Four Royal Families, which the Alliance of Seven Clans couldn’t compete with.

As the weaker party, wanting the stronger party to compromise, without the courage to turn the tables, won’t work.

Any concession would only embolden the enemy and lead to an increasingly disadvantageous situation for them.

“Both of you make good arguments, faced with the Four Royal Families, we need to both negotiate and take strong countermeasures.

The current conflict intensity is already very fierce.

If escalated, it would turn into full-scale civil war.

If things truly go that far, there will be no winners.

Even if we were to overthrow the rule of the Four Royal Families, it’s tough for us to gain substantial benefits.

Internal pressure alone is not enough to make the Four Royal Families compromise, so let’s bring in external forces.

The Alpha Kingdom has long been coveting the Empire!

If we just show a stance of aligning with the Alpha People, I don’t believe the Four Royal Families would dare not to compromise.

If they stubbornly resist to the very end, then we might as well ally with the Human Race and send them to hell.

Without the suppression of the Four Royal Families, our strength can grow rapidly.

Our recovery rate is not far behind that of the Human Race, and later we can take the opportunity to drive the Alpha People out of the great plains,” the Leopard Clan Leader said fiercely.

Clearly, the resentment accrued from the long-term suppression by the Royal Family had surpassed his hatred for the Human Race.

No matter how detestable the Human Race might be, they rarely invaded the great plains, but the exploitation by the Royal Family was a daily occurrence.

For these powerful clans, their primary enemy was not the Human Race but the Royal Families above them.

Colluding with the Human Race might be detrimental to their reputation, but the actual internal impact was minimal.

The vast majority of Orc Species would not care about such things.

“The matter of contacting the Alpha Kingdom can be tried, but we shouldn’t hold much hope for it.

The current situation in the Alpha Kingdom is unique.

King Caesar IV wields great authority, but he doesn’t have much say in military affairs.

If we want to ally with them, it is not just one or two people that need to be convinced, but the many Major Nobles within their country.

The one in charge of the frontline armies of the Alpha Kingdom now is Hudson, a very tough character.

Even if we were to fight alongside them, the risks we’d have to bear are substantial.

Therefore, allying with the Alpha Kingdom can serve as a bargaining chip in negotiations with the Four Royal Families but should not be considered our trump card.

I still believe that the best choice is to start from within, recruiting various clans to join us in facing the Four Royal Families!” Butzweig’s words made the scene more lively.

The disadvantages of decision-making with many people were quickly revealed.

Around the choice of strategy, the Seven Clan Leaders each expressed their opinions, and for a time, the deadlock was apparent.

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