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Chapter 1197 - 1197 196 Bad Idea_2

1197: Chapter 196: Bad Idea_2 1197: Chapter 196: Bad Idea_2 The only consolation is that the Elf Race isn’t currently very wary of you; otherwise, they would have taken advantage of the situation to weaken your strength long ago.

There wouldn’t even be this negotiation!”

Hudson said indifferently.

Victims are often blind, while bystanders see the truth.

Thinking to solve problems once and for all is wishful thinking.

Moxi Duchy has no way back now.

To settle down for farming and development is just a unilateral wishful thought.

Reality comes crashing down, remembering the interaction between the Kingdom of Elf and the Orc Empire, George breaks into cold sweat.

Just because the elf population is small doesn’t mean the Elf’s underlings are few in number.

Neighbor Ancient Heritage Alliance has seen many races start to breed after gaining new living space.

Then there’s those underlings in the Alien Coalition, all of whom have significantly grown in strength, leaving no leeway for others!

Instantly, George developed an immense desire to establish the Five Nations Alliance.

Sticking together might still leave you at a disadvantage, but at least it gives you some capital to make the enemies wary.

“Do you mean that I should show weakness to the Elf Race and fight for as much development time as possible for the duchy?”

George asked uncertainly.

For the first time, he realized how annoying it was to have only half a conversation.

However, given Hudson’s status, it’s indeed not convenient to say too much right now.

Having the conversation up to this point was already very accommodating.

Over-interference would be crossing a line.

What the Alpha Kingdom essentially needs is a submissive little brother, a buffer against the Elf Race, equipped with a certain level of military power.

Without a doubt, the development speed of Moxi Duchy has far exceeded the expectations of the Kingdom.

In terms of comprehensive national power, Moxi Duchy has already surpassed any previous periods.

At this rate, it won’t take five years to catch up with the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent.

If not for the immense pressure from the Alien Coalition, leading Kingdom’s upper echelons to subconsciously overlook the growth of Moxi Duchy, the relationship between the two wouldn’t be so harmonious.

Who can be generous enough to accept a duchy of equal strength as a subordinate?

As long as there’s a threat from Different Races, the ally relationship can be maintained.

Once the threat diminishes, allies become competitors.

Frankly, the Alpha Kingdom doesn’t have a way to control the Moxi People.

Once their strength increases, the roles may even be reversed.

After all, Moxi People’s neighbor is the Elf Race, while Alpha Kingdom’s neighbor is the Orc Empire.

If Kingdom’s Aristocrats were to choose, 99% would prefer the elf as a neighbor rather than butting heads with the Orcs.

It’s not about the disparity in strength, but rather that the Orcs are too warlike.

Every time they regain strength, they’re bound to invade the Kingdom.

Compared to that, the pressure tactics of the Elf Race really aren’t much.

Isn’t it just putting on an act?

Nobles are natural-born actors, absolutely capable of comfortably managing the role.

Afraid of being envied?

Then just engage in internal strife!

An occasional fight to show the Elf Race a neighbor embroiled in endless conflict will do.

In this regard, the Human Race is the old hand.

Back then, it was through playing the long game that they eventually turned the tide and usurped the dominion from the Orcs.

The currently popular noble duels on the continent are all fine traditions left by the ancestors.

It looks like a civil war daily, yet very few actually die.

Initially, Hudson thought this was the nobility being overly indulgent.

He later realized it wasn’t the nobles being foolish, but a political necessity.

The difference lies in the audience of the performance, not for Different Races but for their own people.

Minor Nobles perform for the Major Nobles, and Major Nobles perform for the King.

Only through constant internal strife among the subordinates can those on top remain stable.

Should the relationship among the lower Nobles become too harmonious, the King would be marginalized.

Even without actual conflicts, some must be concocted.

Real or fake isn’t important; the key is to play it out.

Many things, once played out for a long time, gradually turn from fiction to reality.

Especially when mixed with interests, fake conflicts become real, and their nature changes.

The Elf Race cannot tolerate a powerful Moxi Duchy, but they can accept a Moxi Duchy ridden with constant internal chaos.

This requires extremely skilled control, and based on past experiences, except for the success demonstrated during the rise of the Human Race, most cases eventually led to accidents.

An uncontrollable scheme, Hudson cannot propose it proactively.

Even if implemented, it could only be suggested by the Moxi People themselves.

If things go south in the future, it’s their own business, and the blame can’t be shifted over.

“George, I didn’t say anything.

Today’s meeting was just to discuss Derris’s figure and exchange some normal men’s topics!”

Hudson said with a chuckle.

Addressing by first name signifies that the exchange is between friends, not about official matters.

Using a joke about Sanctuary Powerhouses to divert attention is something only Hudson would dare to do.

However, compared to a bit of gossip, the advice given to George is far more significant.

Even if it got out, others would think it normal.

A beautiful lady coupled with a strong aura, any normal man would pay more attention.

Great figures are never short of rumors, passing around a few romantic stories is indeed better than being accused of pedophilia one day.

“Hudson, you can’t blame me.

It was all you talking, I didn’t have any intention to offend the Respected One Derris!”

George said with annoyance.

He certainly hasn’t forgotten the terrible idea Hudson had earlier.

If he doesn’t quickly avoid the subject, and Hudson spreads the rumors, he might actually end up socially dead from a beating.