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The Frank Kingdom has always been promoting the establishment of the Five Nations Alliance in the Mid-North Continent, but the alliance negotiations are progressing slowly.

If our relationship with the Elf Race becomes tense, it will inevitably accelerate the process of alliance negotiations.

The Clergy is now deeply mired in a public opinion scandal, with minor Nobles cursing them for greed and Major Nobles complaining about their lack of discipline.

Out of a desire for retribution, many of the Clergy’s businesses on the Continent have fallen into difficulty.

If the Clergy knew it was us who caused this, it would be completely reasonable for them to retaliate out of spite.

Of course, it’s also possible that the Clergy hasn’t discovered anything and is simply taking out its anger on us due to the Duchy’s relationship with the Alpha Kingdom.

Relatively speaking, the likelihood of them lashing out in anger is the lowest.

If it were merely anger, they would have acted long ago and wouldn’t have waited until now to make a move.”

Chancellor Helcheg analyzed with a solemn expression.

The results of the covert investigation pointed directly at the two biggest Big Shots on the Continent, putting us in a life-threatening situation.

No matter which Clan is the hidden hand, they are not to be provoked by the current Moxi Duchy.

Not to mention seeking revenge, it would be a blessing from the Lord of the Dawn if we are not targeted further.

“Let this matter rest for now, cease all investigations.

Handle it according to the information previously announced to the public, and focus on capturing members of the Warhammer Restoration Organization.

Count Reynato, how is the communication with the Elf Race going?”

George said, looking somewhat weary.

The body is not tired, but the heart is.

The current investigation results are undoubtedly the worst possible outcome for the Moxi Duchy.

What’s worse is to continue the investigation to determine which side did it and expose the incident.

If we keep the results vague, no one will match themselves to the blame and take responsibility.

The matter can be consider temporarily resolved, and even for the sake of avoiding suspicion, they wouldn’t continue to take action against us in the short term.

If we make our enemies known publicly, moral constraints at a societal level would be non-existent, leading to unrestrained retaliation.

Having endured such grievances and holding our peace, while also finding a way to remedy the situation, is truly akin to a “Divine Turtle Ninja.”

“Your Majesty, the situation is not very optimistic.

We have informed the Elf Race of the details and have returned the bodies of the deceased.

However, the Elf Race still insists that it is our connivance with Slave Traders that led to this tragedy, demanding the Duchy take responsibility and hand over the perpetrators involved,” replied Count Reynato, visibly disheartened.

Just had two or three years of peace, and now such a major tempest has erupted, completely keeping the Department of Foreign Affairs from rest.

“Handing over the perpetrator” seems no big issue at first glance, but the current ruler of the Continent is the Human Race.

The Moxi Duchy’s handling of the matter does not only represent itself but also the outward stance of the Human Race.

It doesn’t matter whether we punish the criminal by quartering or flaying; the nations of the Human Race won’t say anything.

But if we hand the person over, the nature of the incident changes entirely.

The Moxi Duchy may yield to the Elf Race, but the Human Race cannot!

As the rulers of the Continent, to maintain authority, certain principles must not be abandoned.

If we do something that undermines the dignity of the Human Race, we would be offending everyone, and the Moxi Government naturally dares not break the taboo.

To minimize trouble, George had earlier ordered to swiftly resolve the issue by executing all involved, but the Elf Race still refuses to let it go.

“Tell the Elf Race that all the criminals have been executed according to the law.

We have done everything we could.

We will not agree to any more unreasonable demands.

However, in light of the fact that they were victims in this incident, the Duchy is willing to offer certain compensation to soothe the families of the victims!”

George gritted his teeth as he spoke.

As a King, when it is time to take risks, risks must be taken; such is the responsibility essential to a King.

Even if it leads to the severing of relations or even direct war, George can only take that gamble.

Unfortunately, Moxi Duchy was ultimately lacking in strength, and George did not dare to continue being inflexible.

After all, the power of the Elf Race is very formidable.

Without appeasing their emotions, if the elves were enraged and cast a few forbidden spells, the losses for Moxi Duchy would be substantial.

…

Mount of Light, Shelter VII incredulously asked, “What are you saying, the Inherited Artifacts have fallen into the hands of Alpha Kingdom?”

He had imagined every possible scenario but never considered the possibility of the Inherited Artifacts falling into the hands of Alpha Kingdom.

Compared to this shocking news that could shake the authority of the Clergy, the current trifling disturbances were hardly worth mentioning.

Shelter VII dared not contemplate the consequences if the news got out.

Once the outside world learned that two of the three great Inherited Artifacts of the Clergy were fake, the zealot believers would certainly go on a rampage.

It’s possible he would become the first Pope to be driven out by the believers, and even the Dawn Sect might be relegated to history.

“Your Majesty, we have confirmed the news repeatedly.

When the Treasure Hunting Team encountered an accident in the Misty Marine Region, the naval forces of the Dalton Family and Hudson set sail together.

As competitors, their relationship at that time was not good.

Under normal circumstances, not sabotaging each other was already decent, so why would they join forces if not for some significant event?

Afterward, the fleet of the Dalton Family remained stationed on the island.

Even when they returned to the Continent, they would only stay briefly before departing again.

In recent years, the Dalton Family has even moved the soldier’s families to the island, seemingly never intending to let them return to the Continent.

Their excessive precautions are what drew the attention of our intelligence personnel.

After much inquiry, it was discovered that some old soldiers boasted about the battle at Poison Dragon Island.

From their described scenes, it was clear that someone was using Divine Artifacts to release forbidden spells.

To verify the truth of this news, we sent people to infiltrate and after several years, only recently did we find an opportunity to capture a few naval soldiers from the Dalton Family and coerced them into revealing the specifics of that day.

After comparing the information provided by several individuals, we discovered that they all mentioned Hudson having an extra Wand upon returning to land.

Considering the subsequent annihilation of the ocean fleet, we can preliminarily deduce that in addition to the attack of the Ghost Ship, there was also the Alpha People’s silencing operation!

What remains uncertain is whether on that day, the Alpha People only acquired the Honor Scepter Artifact or if the Holy Sword of Light also fell into their hands.”

After saying all this in one breath, Ulysses finally relaxed.

With such significant news and lacking evidence, he had been forced to keep it to himself, dealing with immense pressure.

Now that the news has been confirmed, and the Honor Scepter Artifact indeed has fallen into the hands of Alpha Kingdom, their intelligence department’s mission is completed, and the subsequent issues are for the Pope to consider.

After hesitating for a moment and digesting the astounding news, Shelter VII started pacing within the great hall.

If the Staff of Glory had fallen into the hands of another major power, there might have been a chance to negotiate its return through political means, but in the hands of that Rebel from Alpha Kingdom, there was absolutely no room for discussion.

To retrieve the Staff of Glory from Alpha Kingdom, the only way would be to send someone to snatch it back.

What difference would there be between raiding their territory and “delivering one’s head on a platter”?

Furthermore, they still didn’t know where Alpha Kingdom had placed the Staff of Glory.

Surely they couldn’t just conduct a nation-wide search throughout the entire Alpha Kingdom?

“Continue the investigation and do not act rashly for the time being.

Now that the enemy is visible and we are hidden, first locate the Staff of Glory and wait for an opportunity!”

Shelter VII said in a grave voice.

Once bitten, twice shy.

A series of failures had gradually made Shelter VII realize that his position as Pope was not truly supreme, and the Clergy was not as powerful as he had imagined in his mind.

In the heyday of the Clergy, no matter what treasure they coveted, a single command would make the Kingdoms below offer it willingly.

Now, if he gave an order…

What was he thinking?

The order wouldn’t even get through.

Alpha Kingdom had long stopped caring about the Clergy, who cared if he was the Pope or not!