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Chapter 1252 - 1252 216 Efforts to Save from Extinction_3

1252: Chapter 216: Efforts to Save from Extinction_3 1252: Chapter 216: Efforts to Save from Extinction_3 Since the Clergy knows, it is also possible that some of the ancient and powerful forces in the South Continent are aware too.

Those who are truly out of the loop are probably the newly emerged nations that have risen in the last few centuries.

What Alpha Kingdom is doing now is merely puncturing this veil.

“Your Majesty, the Alpha People mentioned that the Cataclysm of ten thousand years is imminent; could it be that they have discovered something new?

Although we don’t know what the Cataclysm is, the decline of every past dominant power of the Continent almost always started from a Cataclysm, which makes it worth our attention!”

General Gulay beside him spoke.

Rationality requires prerequisites.

Before the decline of the Clergy, everyone was busy fighting for power and engaging in various internal conflicts.

Now, pressured by external forces, Shelter VII can no longer care about political balance, and the factions are too lazy to continue their acts.

When it comes to interests, the struggles continue as usual, but when not concerning their personal gains, the factions have already stopped sabotaging each other.

Whether the downward trend of the Clergy can be reversed is unknown, but they have already begun to save themselves.

This is almost an instinctive reaction of rulers; even the most corrupt regimes will take measures to try to save themselves at critical moments of life and death.

“This is indeed troublesome, but the truth of this matter still needs to be discussed.

Let’s keep an eye on Alpha Kingdom.

If they expand their military excessively and do not deploy troops against the Orcs, then it would prove that the news is true, and we must immediately follow suit!”

After some thought, Shelter VII said.

The response plan was perfect, with almost no flaws.

Clearly, Shelter VII, who has been in control of the Clergy for many years, is still competent in strategic tactics.

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Similar scenarios continuously unfolded among the major forces.

Caesar IV’s mischief only scared the weaker and medium powers, but the top powers of the Human Race still remained stable.

This stability not only came from asymmetry in information but also from confidence in strength.

The past dominant power of the Continent, the Orcs, began to decline only after the Cataclysm, and the current strength of the Human Race is certainly not inferior to theirs.

Due to its homogeneity in Species, its comprehensive strength is actually a bit stronger.

Everyone’s focus is now on Alpha Kingdom, and the international situation is slowly changing.

Avarat Kingdom.

With the retirement of the old King delayed, the forty-something Elton VIII ascended to the throne amidst the support of the Nobility.

Unlike his father’s lax approach, the youthful and capable Crown Prince Elton had long been seen as the hope of the Kingdom by all parties within the country.

Elton VIII did not disappoint everyone; soon after taking the throne, he appointed Duke Grenavan, the leader of the reformists, as Chancellor, beginning the Kingdom’s path to reform.

Undoubtedly, any reform comes at a cost, and Avarat Kingdom is no exception.

However, that is a concern for the future; currently, the Avarat Kingdom Nobility still has high hopes for this reform.

As the current beneficiaries, no one wishes more for the Kingdom to be strong, especially as their neighbors grow stronger while their own strength wanes relatively.

“Reforming to strengthen” has gained support from all sides of the Noble class.

Even the Conservative Faction Nobles deep down wish for the Kingdom to reverse its gradual decline through reform.

“Your Majesty, the opportunity has come knocking!”

Duke Grenavan exclaimed excitedly.

For politicians, the truth of the news isn’t as important as whether there is a need for it.

Without a doubt, for the reformists, “the news of the Cataclysm of ten thousand years about to erupt” is like a miraculous medicine.

The more ossified the class system in the world, the tougher it is to reform.

Even if everyone hopes for the Kingdom to become stronger, supporters can become opponents once their interests are involved.

As the leader of the reformists, Duke Grenavan reviewed the status of the Kingdom thoroughly and simply could not find an appropriate entry point to initiate reforms.

He was even prepared to fabricate excuses to forcefully push for reforms.

Unexpectedly, at a critical moment, the Alpha People handed them a stepping stone.

There is no denying it, the message that the Cataclysm is about to erupt must be true.

Only if the news is authentic can the reformists seize the “moral high ground.”

“Let’s give it a try then!

However, Duke, once this step is taken, there will be no turning back for the Kingdom.

Currently, the real powers on the Continent are only: Frank Kingdom, Iberia Kingdom, and Alpha Kingdom.

These three represent three different political models.

If the Kingdom seeks successful reforms, it must learn from their experiences.

Currently, the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent and Moxi Duchy are politically and militarily trying to emulate Alpha Kingdom.

The specific effects are unknown, but the prestige of the Five Nations Alliance has been established.”

It’s evident that in his choice of political systems, Elton VIII leans more towards Alpha’s model.

There’s no other reason; it’s simply because it delivers quick results militarily.

Following the paths of Frank Kingdom and Iberia Kingdom, it would take an unknown number of years for Avarat Kingdom to become powerful.

But if they choose the path of Alpha Kingdom, it would only take a few years to establish a large-scale military force capable of combat.

Nothing else is guaranteed, but at the very least it would quell the prying eyes of their neighbors.

In recent years, a series of major battles have only increased the appraisal of the military power of the Alpha Kingdom Army.

Even if economic strength is lagging, it has still secured its position as the Continent’s Third Kingdom.

Especially now that they have also garnered four allies, their reputation is soaring.

“Your Majesty, I suggest that after initiating the reform, we should send a delegation to the three countries to study and learn.

After understanding the political systems of the three countries, we can combine the actual situation of our Kingdom to choose the most suitable path.”

Duke Grenavan said with some nervousness.

The choice of political system is not just about selecting a path, but it also involves the interests of all parties.