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Chapter 614 - 614 148 Defeating the Superiors_2

614: Chapter 148, Defeating the Superiors_2 614: Chapter 148, Defeating the Superiors_2 300 million gold coins, 280 million gold coins, 250 million gold coins…105 million gold coins, 100 million gold coins, 98 million gold coins…

The three poor northern kingdoms, who couldn’t raise the money, were responsible for suggesting figures, while the rest bargained.

The scene was as chaotic as a vegetable market.

The closer they got to the end, the more their expectations converged, and the more sensitive the debated figures became.

The exact figures were decreasing more and more slowly, and it was unclear when an agreement could be reached.

The Alliance Council was unable to make a decision for a long time, and Hudson on the front lines was becoming impatient.

If they kept dragging it out as they were, not to mention ending the war this year, they might not even be able to finish it next year.

He could not spend his precious youth on the battlefield indefinitely.

After almost twenty months of continuous combat, even Hudson could not endure the tightly wound nerves, let alone the officers and soldiers under him.

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Iberia large military camp.

“Marquis, Earl Hudson is here to visit!”

Upon hearing this news, Marquis Olaville’s brows furrowed slightly.

Experience told him that Hudson’s visit was unlikely to bring good news.

Now was wartime, and no noble was foolish enough to be gallivanting around.

If they were unlucky, they could encounter Orcs on the way, which would lead to tragedy.

From the time they entered the mountainous area, the mortality rate of the Allied Forces’ nobles and soldiers had been climbing steadily.

Even with Orc cannon fodder leading the way, ones that slipped through the cracks were bound to infiltrate the camp.

The enemy was very cunning, deliberately choosing their battlefield in the foothills of the Ula Mountains.

Not only was it mountain after mountain, but magical beasts would also occasionally attack the Allied Forces.

“Please!”

Marquis Olaville said indifferently.

Guests are guests.

As partners on the battlefield, without any conflicts of core interest, they may not have a deep friendship, but their relationship was acceptable.

Looking at the fierce Raptor Army from a distance, Hudson was filled with envy.

Even though these transcendental troops were not numerous, their combat power was formidable.

Even the Alpha Kingdom’s knight corps, when faced with these troops, were no match.

As long as they were utilized well, their effectiveness on the battlefield could surpass that of tens of thousands of soldiers.

Hudson had worked it out that the Koslow Clan, after the war, if they were to invest without hesitation, might be able to muster up an undermanned knight corps, barely.

But to organize a transcendental troop, he could forget about it.

Not all magical beasts were suitable for collective warfare.

The main types of transcendental troops on the continent were the sub-dragon beasts.

The critical factor was that these species inherited the traits of the dragon race — prolific reproduction.

Given their high fertility rates and despite their longer gestation and growth periods, the ancient powerful forces could afford the wait.

Moreover, after countless years of research, the Human Race had mastered ways to hasten the growth of magical beasts.

Though at a cost, compared to the formidable power these transcendental troops could bring, it was all worth it.

Hudson himself had knowledge of two methods to accelerate the growth of magical beasts.

He hadn’t had a chance to try them yet, but theoretically, they were feasible.

There were no uniform standards in this area, and all the major powers had their research results.

The methods and effects of hastening the growth of magical beasts varied immensely.

However, mostly low-level magical beasts were hastened in large scale.

These beasts have lower intelligence, making them easier to deceive.

If they were to do the same to high-ranking magical beasts, these beasts would detect the side effects immediately, and may even rebel on the spot.

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“Earl Hudson, this way please!”

Perhaps Hudson’s envious gaze flattered him, Marquis Olaville was exceptionally hospitable, even leading Hudson on a tour around the camp himself.

The more Hudson saw, the more stunned he was.

He’d originally thought that once Alpha Kingdom had recovered, it could catch up with these top kingdoms using its robust mobilization mechanism.

But the facts proved him wrong.

The rankings of the recognized powerful kingdoms on the continent were backed up by science.

Although Iberia Kingdom may not be as good at mobilization as Alpha Kingdom, it was undeniably more powerful!

As the saying goes, a narrow path cannot be trodden by four.

Faced with absolute power, resilience is far less important.

No wonder the Allied Forces were rampaging on the front line, yet the main Orc forces didn’t come for a decisive battle.

It wasn’t that the Orc Royal Family was wimpish.

It was purely because the power of the Allied Forces was too formidable.

Looking around, there seemed to be no ordinary people in the big military camp.

Even the weakest soldier had practiced fighting Qi for several years.

To be able to cultivate so many soldier practitioners, these kingdoms must have lived in relatively peaceful environments and had enough resources to invest.

Unlike the devastating Alpha Kingdom, where each generation was ravaged by the Orcs.

Once the war was over, they began paying off their debts.

By the time the debts were cleared, the Orc Army was ready to attack again.

“Honorable Marquis Olaville, the comprehensive quality displayed by your country’s army truly broadens my horizon!”

Hudson feigned astonishment.

Currying favor was out of the question as he had his dignity and pride.

However, a few words of praise wouldn’t hurt.

Learning and creating a similar army was out of Hudson’s reach, but he could still apply some of their experiences.