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Chapter 1158 - 1158 182 Conscription Decree_2

1158: Chapter 182, Conscription Decree_2 1158: Chapter 182, Conscription Decree_2 Even at the height of the Orc Empire’s domination of the continent, only a few powerful races enjoyed the spoils of the overlord, with no relation whatsoever to the multitude of ordinary species.

The mention of core interests caused everyone’s expressions to change drastically.

Without the offerings from the multitude of vassal races, the good days of the Four Royal Families would be over.

“Marshal Daniel, if we cooperate fully, what price must we pay to quell this rebellion?”

The Bearman Emperor inquired with concern.

Though, deep down, he looked down on the lackeys rallied by the Alliance of Seven Clans, their current military strength was not to be underestimated.

Unlike previous suppressions of rebellion, where the tumultuous parties could simply be exterminated, this time too many species were involved, and a total massacre would severely weaken the Orc Empire.

To forgive would be even less acceptable.

If all the rebels were forgiven, where would the authority of the Four Royal Families stand?

The dilemma of being caught between two sides was exactly why the Four Royal Families hesitated and often contradicted themselves in action.

“Your Majesty the Bear King, the battlefield is ever-changing.

No one knows the cost until the war ends.

However, this situation is unique.

The cost of quelling the rebellion entirely depends on what kind of outcome everyone is looking for.

If we are determined to exterminate all rebels, this war could last for years, perhaps even over a decade.

If we can issue an amnesty: only execute the ringleaders, spare the coerced, and reward those who bear guilt and contribute to our cause—

I believe this turmoil could be quickly settled.

At the right moment, we could even turn members of the Seven Clans to our side.

Whether successful or not, it would shake the enemy’s military and morale.

Once the rebellion is suppressed, these species could then be used as cannon fodder in an attack on the Near East Region, to deplete their numbers!”

Daniel said coldly.

A single act of betrayal, forever deemed unusable.

Daniel, who couldn’t tolerate even a speck of dust in his eye, had already sentenced these rebellious species to death in his heart.

When such a tragic event occurs, not only must one’s own misfortune be endured, but neighbors must also be dragged into sharing the burden.

“Alright, let’s do it!

However, we need to be mindful of the extent.

Exterminate one or two of the larger races to deter the rebels.

The rebels all deserve to die, but they can’t all perish in the civil war.

An Empire with severe losses should not benefit the Alpha People.

We don’t expect a total victory, but we must thwart their Near East strategy, or it will be a never-ending problem!”

The Bearman Emperor hardened his heart and said.

In the blink of an eye, it became a “three to one” situation.

Any opposing words were directly swallowed back by the Hawkman Emperor.

Once the Four Royal Families acted together, numerous vassal races were mobilized.

The Alliance of Seven Clans, knowing the winds of war, also mobilized their entire clans without showing weakness.

The smell of gunpowder permeated the entire Orc Empire.

Alpha Kingdom spies, sensing something was amiss, immediately relayed the news back to the Kingdom.

Looking at the gathered intelligence, Hudson’s expression became grave in an instant.

To the common eye, a civil war in the Orc Empire seemed like good news; but to Hudson, a prolonged standoff between two Orc factions was the most advantageous situation for the Kingdom.

A long standoff meant mutual containment between the two factions, leaving Orcs with no time to meddle in Near East affairs.

The recent rapid development of the Near East Region over the past year is largely due to the Orks being too preoccupied to interfere.

Once one faction emerges victorious from both camps, the situation changes dramatically.

Regardless of which side wins, neither will tolerate the Kingdom stabilizing its foothold in the Near East Region.

“Ah!”

“Isn’t it better to develop peacefully, why must there always be fighting and killing!”

After sighing deeply in his heart, Hudson shook his head.

To have such a lengthy period of peaceful development was already quite remarkable; there is no perfect scenario in this world.

The year 99994 is drawing to a close, and it has been 20 months since the end of the Continental War.

The Orc Empire’s civil war continues, and even if the parties immediately decide the outcome, there will be much aftermath to handle.

This means that the Kingdom’s golden era of development has at least one more year.

As of now, the main construction of the Near East Front has mostly been completed.

Some affiliated projects are also in full swing.

If we hurry the construction schedule, there is hope that the defense lines can be completed before the Orc invasion.

The only problem is: the Mage Corps must endure another bout of hardship.

In the Extraordinary World, magicians are the best construction crews.

However, magicians, accustomed to high status, aren’t keen on manual labour.

The Mage Corps of the Kingdom of Elf is an exception; they have been cajoled into hard labor by Hudson already.

Many magicians, since the end of the war, have been at the forefront of construction.

Only after clearing the coastal reefs did they get a holiday.

Now, under the pressure to meet the construction deadline, there’s no choice but to once again recruit Kingdom magicians into service.

The most hard-pressed are undoubtedly the Earth Elemental Magicians and Necromancers; the former are natural engineers, while the latter are the best “foremen.”

Compared to other types of magicians, though they also have tasks, these two types endure the most hardship.

“Jose, draft an official document for me, informing the Kingdom: The situation in the Orc Empire has drastically changed, and the Kingdom’s days of peace are coming to an end.

Considering the situation of the Orc Empire, the Eastern Front Command predicts that the enemy’s earliest invasion could occur next autumn.

The border defense must be completed before then.”