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613: Chapter 148: Subordinate Overcoming Superior_1 613: Chapter 148: Subordinate Overcoming Superior_1 After much difficulties, Maxim finally found a Shrimpman Tribe in the vast sea.

He rudely woke up the unconscious elder Hawkman and began to introduce himself on his own accord.

Staring at a group of trembling Shrimpman, the elder Hawkman was speechless.

He had totally lost hope in Maxim’s unique “introduction method”.

Indeed, he was helping to facilitate relationships, but the outcome was counterproductive.

It wasn’t the friendly neighborliness desired, it seemed more like provoking hostility.

Fortunately, the ones he bullied were only a low-ranking Shrimpman tribe.

If it were in the midst of a major Sea Race power, Maxim could simply run away, leaving the elder Hawkman to fend for himself.

“Honorable Sir Maxim, let me handle the rest of the negotiations!”

The elder Hawkman said tremulously.

He was truly afraid of the Red Dragon before him, fearing that should Maxim continue his antics, he would end up becoming the Sea Race’s most-wanted criminal.

After all, there weren’t many who dared to slaughter dragons, but there was a plethora of those bold enough to kill hawks.

Even as an ambassador of the Orc Empire, he holds no influence in this vast sea.

“Carry on with the negotiations, I’ve done my part.

You can always reach out to me for such deals in the future!”

Having said that, Maxim flicked his dragon tail and left the elder Hawkman, flying towards the horizon.

This time, Maxim had lost face.

After stirring up such a big mess, he felt so embarrassed that he couldn’t bear to stay any longer.

The poor elder Hawkman, he was lucky he reacted quickly enough, otherwise, he would have ended up falling into the sea.

While the Hawkman Tribe could soar between heaven and earth, they did not rule the seas.

As the saying goes: A Hawkman who fell in the water is less useful than a chicken!

Seeing the Red Dragon leave, the Shrimpman on the other side slowly regained their courage, glaring at the elder Hawkman.

Even though they didn’t know what the elder Hawkman had said to Maxim, the mere fact that he was brought here by that detestable Red Dragon was enough to earn their disdain.

Once he calmed down, the elder Hawkman regained his usual demeanor and addressed the group of Shrimpman using beast language:

“I am an ambassador of the Orc Empire, invited here by Dragon King Maxim, specifically to visit your king.

Humble Shrimpman, tell me, who is the ruler of this sea area?”

This was a typical instance of a hawk riding on a dragon’s prestige!

Given Maxim’s appearance, impersonating a dragon king was a piece of cake.

Not understanding their relationship, the Shrimpman, who had just mustered the courage to confront him, immediately lost their appetite.

As the lowest-ranking race among the Sea Race, survival was all about a keen sense of the situation.

Being bullied by a dragon wasn’t something to be ashamed of.

They were only frightened, and as they did not end up in the dragon’s belly, they already considered themselves lucky.

“Sir, this area is part of the Fishman Kingdom’s territory.

If you take off from here and fly a thousand miles to the east, you will find the Fishman Royal Court.”

The leading Shrimpman hastily replied.

Experience had taught them that the less they meddle in the affairs of those high and mighty, the better.

….

Lutesya, Human Alliance Council.

Ever since the joint proposal from the frontline generals was received, the meeting room became noisy again.

Hiring mercenaries to fight wars was common on the Continent of Aslante.

For many small and medium countries that rarely experience wars, maintaining a large standing army is too expensive.

It is more cost-effective to temporarily recruit mercenaries during times of war.

But mercenaries are not fools.

For the same job – fighting for others – the price differs on different battlefields.

In the previous war against the Orcs, mercenaries were rarely seen.

Not that the Northern Three Kingdoms were unwilling to pay, but simply because they couldn’t hire any.

Those who became mercenaries were just trying to make money, not willing to risk their lives.

People would automatically stay away from wars where hope is slim.

Now the situation has changed, the scales of war have tipped, the Allied Human Army has gained a clear advantage.

Windfall battles are always the favorite of mercenaries.

As long as the price is right, there will be no shortage of participants.

With all the conditions for recruiting mercenaries in place, the only problem was — money.

The Alpha Kingdom couldn’t be relied upon, with its mountain of debts.

The total wasn’t quite in the billions but it certainly wasn’t far off.

To ask them for more money would certainly lead to immediate bankruptcy.

If that were to happen, the previously borrowed money would indeed become bad debt.

Nobles are all family, they should save some face.

After all, the borrowed money was for the supremacy of the human race, they couldn’t resort to violent debt collection, right?

When it comes to digging into their own pockets, everyone is bound to think twice.

A fervent discussion began over the amount of capital needed.

Proposals ranged from a few million to over a hundred million.

The less money a force had, the larger the number they put forward.

For instance, the Northern Three unfortunate countries that were heavily in debt, audaciously proposed that the Human Alliance provide 300 million gold coins, with all the boldness of intending to drown the Orcs in a sea of gold.

The Five Major Royal Families of the Orcs, with their men, women, elderly and children, didn’t even amount to more than a few million.

Each person could even get twenty gold coins, a sum that would drive all the participants insane.

If this much money is really put out, perhaps reinforcements would not be needed, the allied forces at the forefront could completely wipe out the Orcs.

As expected, such wasteful spending was unanimously rejected by all involved parties who would need to foot the bill.

A scene of bargaining and squabbling unfolds in the meeting.