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Chapter 556 - 556 116 Escape Route_2

556: Chapter 116, Escape Route_2 556: Chapter 116, Escape Route_2 The Orc Empire is a perfect example of backlash.

As the leader hoping to establish an alliance, they are now set up to endure the most brutal social backlash.

Perhaps all the races on the continent would want to lend them a hand.

However, in the face of the Humans’ firm stance, the endurance of others appears to be somewhat lacking.

This is the aftermath of poor interpersonal relations; no species is willing to lead an effort to save the Orc Empire against the Humans.

Everyone is now calling for peace, and the so-called pressure they apply is, at best, like the Dwarves and Elves announcing: a ban on selling weapons to the Humans during the war.

Or perhaps going a step further, like the Half-Orcs and Savages, directly suspending trade with the Humans.

Under the self-sufficient feudal economy, such slight pressure is clearly not intimidating to the Human Alliance.

If “trade ban” were replaced with “war threat”, the situation would certainly look different.

“The Northern Expedition Army has been disintegrated; they can no longer pose a threat to us.

To increase efficiency, we should go our separate ways from here!

The cavalry should continue to hunt down the remaining enemy forces, while the infantry should return first to handle the internal rebellion.

If this drags on for too long, those traitors might start to harm our people!”

The Hawkman Emperor spoke with a worried tone.

Among the Five Major Royal Families of the Orcs, some were stronger than others.

The Hawkman Tribe’s rise to royalty was mainly due to their elimination of all competitors.

Being the only air force in the Orc Empire, they naturally occupied a unique position.

This gave them the opportunity to form alliances with the other four tribes and create a political landscape where the five clans ruled together.

Once the rebel army turns on their tribesmen, the elderly, women, and children of the other Four Royal Families, armed, would also possess formidable combat power; only they are unable to do so.

The Hawkmen, who cannot fly, rank in the middle or lower half among the orc species.

It’s not surprising that they can’t beat the rebel army.

“Then let’s divide our forces!

But be careful when pursuing, do not get too close to the enemy’s front line.

The current governor of the Alpha Kingdom is Earl Hudson, and everyone is aware of his military capabilities.

Holding a garrison of hundreds of thousands in the fortress for over a month without any action, he is likely plotting something.

If combined with the fleeing soldiers, even the average elite cavalry corps stands a chance of being defeated by him if they are not careful.”

Wolf King of the Silver Moon warned everyone.

It’s not that he loves meddling, but the current Five Major Royal Families need to work together.

If they continue to fight internally, they will all perish sooner or later.

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On the run, Duke Cavadia no longer had the grand duke’s image of the past and was replaced by a face full of exhaustion.

They were not the main target of the Orc Army’s pursuit, but that did not mean the Orcs would not chase them.

The thoughts of the Emperor up there do not represent the thoughts of the Orc soldiers below.

All are human armies, to spot and kill is the correct response.

Whether these armies belong to which aristocracy, the lowly orcs do not care.

After narrowly escaping from the enemy’s three attempts at murder, physically and mentally exhausted Duke Cavadia just wanted a good night’s sleep.

Unfortunately, this desire is nothing more than a luxury.

If they slept now, they will likely sleep forever.

“How far along are we?”

Looking at the sky, Duke Cavadia asked with concern.

“This is the Oco Province, which belongs to the kingdom.

However, since it has been utterly destroyed by the Orcs, our defenses have not extended here.

Calculating the distance, the closest city under the kingdom’s control is just over three hundred miles away from us.

Presumably, the rendezvous forces have started to move by now.

We can expect to meet with the reinforcements as early as tomorrow.”

West hurriedly answered.

West takes every opportunity to stand out before his father, even knowing that doing so might offend others.

He didn’t care.

As an illegitimate child, he had to fight for everything.

Especially when he was unable to stay afloat in the Southeastern Province, he needed to prove his capabilities all the more.

The only consolation is that his old rival Hudson had made swift progress, becoming widely renowned in just a year and a half.

Losing to such competitor is nothing to be ashamed of.

Under West’s persistent efforts, Duke Cavadia, who had initially planned to abandon him, gradually changed his mind.

After all, West is a product of his own love; as long as West has potential, he wished his son could achieve more.

It isn’t an issue to face a setback once.

As long as one can learn from it, one can rise again.

West did not disappoint, his performance during these days with his father was outstanding, even slightly overshadowing the heir apparent.

Unfortunately, restrictions on status cannot be remedied by hard work.

Even though Duke Cavadia thought highly of this son, he still had to abide by the rules of the game.

“Don’t place too much hope on reinforcement, have you seen the gryphons flying above?

Our whereabouts have been discovered by the garrison.

Earl Hudson, who is stationed there, is a member of the Southern Aristocracy.

If rescue is needed, he will prioritize saving his own people first!”

Hiro, who was on the side, said disdainfully.

He had no affection for this cheap half-brother who appeared out of nowhere.

The two have fallen out a long time ago, even in front of Duke Cavadia, they have had frequent spats.

The remark he just made seems to be a criticism of Hudson, but in reality, it was a veiled dig at West.

During the kingdom’s crisis, the soldiers who responded to the breakout did not need to divide into camps.

But, one scenario is an exception — that is the enemy.

However inclusive, one cannot wish for others to rescue their own enemies.

It would be considered as having integrity for not stabbing them in the back.

“Enough, Hiro.

At the kingdom’s hour of crisis, I don’t want to hear such divisive words a second time.

Earl Hudson is a pillar of the kingdom, he will not disregard the kingdom’s interests due to minor issues!”

Duke Cavadia could not help but warn.

It is tough for a father when his sons are fighting; they’re both his children after all.

As to whether Hudson would send reinforcements, Duke Cavadia was not certain.

But he had to say that reinforcements are coming!

Having fled all the way up to this point, only seven or eight thousand people are left behind them now and the morale reached rock bottom.

At this time, if he didn’t release some good news to boost morale, how can they continue the escape route?

Perhaps realizing that he had misspoken, Hiro’s face turned slightly red.

However, the look he gave West was even more resentful.

An idea of using others to kill West formed vaguely in his mind.