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1174: Chapter 188, Iconic Scene 1174: Chapter 188, Iconic Scene Jade Palace, the negotiation for the alliance of the Five Nations once again hit a deadlock, Caesar IV only felt a headache.

The maneuvers of the Frank people lobbying important officials of the kingdom did not escape his notice.

Such interference in the internal affairs of the kingdom is a taboo in front of any monarch.

Worse yet, within the kingdom, a portion of the major nobles were actually persuaded by the Frank people, constantly pressuring the kingdom government, hoping to ally with the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent sooner.

With great anger, Caesar IV still suppressed it.

The Kingdom of Alpha cannot afford to fall out with the Frank people right now, and the Five Nations Alliance is not something that can be easily abandoned.

With the general framework agreed upon between the two sides, there being some flaws in the details, he could only pretend not to see them.

“Have you figured out whether the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent now have the sincerity to form an alliance?”

Caesar IV asked concernedly.

The decision-makers of all countries are people, and since they are people, they cannot be one hundred percent rational.

Many times, the right choice is not the final choice.

Any snowflake falling can potentially trigger an avalanche.

The factor that ultimately affects the decision might just be a minor snowflake.

The need to form an alliance and showing sincerity in forming one may seem unified, yet often they run counter to each other.

Where there are many people, there are many disputes.

With so many people in the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent, there are definitely those who oppose the alliance.

Although they cannot influence the kingdom’s decisions, dragging their feet is always feasible.

Unless the government of the Three Kingdoms can make a firm decision and push forward the alliance at all costs, compensation issues will inevitably be hijacked by domestic public opinion.

“Your Majesty, sincerity is there in the government of the Three Kingdoms, but they are indeed not willing to pay much.

The opposition within the Three Kingdoms is strong, and due to concerns over international situations, these people believe: the alliance of the Five Nations will provoke dissatisfaction among the countries of the Southern Continent, with the support of the Human Alliance, the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent allying would suffice to handle the current situation.

Especially when it comes to compensation, these people are particularly vehement, openly declaring this as selling out national interests.

This is an internal issue of the Three Kingdoms; it’s inappropriate for us to intervene directly.”

Foreign Minister Earl Francis said helplessly.

News about the Five Nations Alliance has long been causing a stir internationally.

Originally meant to be secret negotiations, but the opposition leaked the news.

The final outcome is: aside from the Kingdom of Frank willing to support the alliance of the Five Nations, the rest of the powers in the Southern Continent collectively express opposition.

With international public opinion on their side, the anti-alliance faction naturally gains momentum, causing headaches for the pro-alliance faction.

Troubles are not only present in the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent; even within the Kingdom of Alpha, there is a group of people opposing the alliance, especially against assisting the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent with military reforms.

The opposition believes: The Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent have a solid foundation, once military reforms are completed, their strength will surge, posing a threat to the kingdom.

These oppositions are all based on reasons; before the Continental War broke out, the ambition of the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent to expand northward had been revealed.

If they really defeated the Alien Coalition, how bad the relationship between the kingdom and the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent would become in the future is entirely imaginable.

We cannot nurture troubles for short-term benefits.

Faced with the well-theorized opposition, Caesar IV could only personally take charge of changing minds and promise to reserve the military support provided to the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent.

Although the Kingdom of Alpha can barely appease the opposition, it does not mean the Three Kingdoms can do the same.

The current government of the Three Kingdoms is in disarray internally.

With their internal issues unresolved, the progress in negotiations naturally cannot go smoothly.

Additionally, influenced by international situations, the negotiations are further shadowed.

“If progress does not go well, then let’s just drag it out for now!

Once the Clergy and the Frank people clash, having no energy to continue suppressing the Dwarf Race, the Three Kingdoms will face threats from the Four Great Alien Races.

(Dwarf Race, Stone People Race, Three-eyed Race, Troll Clan)

Based on their performance in the Continental War, they can currently handle at most three.

Four Great Alien Races joining forces would be a disaster for the Three Kingdoms.

Time is on our side.

The Orc Empire is still busy with internal strife; even if it ends, internal issues will preoccupy them for a while.

As long as the Elf Race doesn’t join, the current Orc Empire is not a threat to the kingdom!”

Caesar IV said coldly.

Clearly, his patience has almost worn out.

For the matter of the Five Nations Alliance, Caesar IV has made considerable efforts.

Unexpectedly, what was thought to be a smooth alliance turned into a prolonged struggle, making Caesar IV lose face in front of his ministers.

“Your Majesty, there’s no need to worry excessively.

The Frank people have already taken action, unable to achieve a breakthrough in the kingdom, their PR focus will inevitably shift to the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent.

Perhaps it won’t be long before the situation changes again.

After all, Charles III wants to be proclaimed emperor and needs support.

Their efforts to mediate us into forming an alliance of the Five Nations to jointly confront the threat of Different Races, and our five recognizing the legitimacy of their empire, is fair!”

Chancellor Prime Minister Duke Newfoundland said cheerfully.

There are no unfounded loves or hatreds in the world; the Frank people’s strenuous efforts to mediate the alliance of the Five Nations naturally also necessitate something in return.

Containing the Alien Coalition is one aspect, seeking supporters is equally a crucial factor.