King
Chapter 687 - 687 11 Tired to Death_2

687: Chapter 11, Tired to Death_2 687: Chapter 11, Tired to Death_2 Considering the possibility of unexpected occurrences, it’s uncertain when actual results can be achieved.

“I’ve already notified the Wizard’s Association, they will send people over to help.

For now, let’s send these beasts to the Mountain Domain and avoid missing the opportunity.

Also, prepare the love potion, in case the mating season of the Red Dragon isn’t within the year as Earl Hudson predicted, it might come in handy.

Leave this matter to Earl Hudson to decide, do not act without thinking and end up offending the giant dragon.

Chancellor, you will represent the Royal Family at Earl Hudson’s wedding, while there, consult about the relevant details in depth.”

Caesar III stated with a grave expression.

One of the main reasons why the kingdom is hastily gathering beasts is due to the information provided by Hudson: the mating season of Red Dragon Maximus might be at the end of the year.

Just a “possibility” causes the kingdom to hustle, demonstrating everyone’s importance over the matter.

…

In the Moxi Duchy, the news of Hudson’s wedding is just as impactful as in the Alpha Kingdom.

Surviving a battle together is one thing, but the crucial point is that the people of Moxi also dreamed of Maximus’ offspring.

There’s no choice, the dragon seed is simply too valuable.

Within the Magical Beast tribes, there are indeed some whose individual combat power can rival that of a giant dragon.

However, these similarly gifted species don’t have the natural talent to breed across species.

Besides the dragon, which is an exception capable of spreading its seed across species, other magical beasts typically adhere to a very specific aesthetic preference.

Even when cross-species reproduction occasionally happens, it is a rare exception and does not have general representative significance.

On the issue of assembling a Magical Beast Legion, in comparison to the research of Alpha Kingdom, Moxi Duchy has actually gone farther.

Regrettably, most of their efforts are theoretical research, even if experiments are carried out, it just involves small-scale magical beast breeding.

The results, to put it mildly, are pitiful.

If substantial progress had been made, they wouldn’t have been beaten so badly by the Orcs.

“Two months from now, Marshal Hudson will be holding a grand wedding, this is a good opportunity, I plan to make the visit personally!”

After George’s words, it immediately caused a big stir.

“Your Majesty, it’s a big deal for you to make a personal visit, and according to the ceremonial procedure, you should first visit Caesar III in the Capital, we simply don’t have time for that!”

Chancellor Hercheg advised urgently.

A King’s visit is a major affair, finishing the complicated process would take so much time that we may not even be able to fit in a wedding visit, which might not be possible until next year.

“The Chancellor is making sense, it is indeed late to start at this moment.

So, Count Reynato, you go on my behalf.

Take this as an opportunity to communicate with Caesar III, try to probe whether we can join their Magical Beast Legion plan.

It’s a shame that the Warhammer Kingdom is currently entangled in a civil strife, or else our proposition would stand a higher chance if they joined in.

However, it’s not a big issue, for several years the Alpha Kingdom has been focusing on combating the Orcs, simply having no time to concern themselves with anything else.

Starting from scratch now to build a Magical Beast Legion, the problems they face cannot be resolved in a day or two.

Though our involvement can’t guarantee advancing the timeline, we can at least help share costs.

The Department of Foreign Affairs should seize the opportunity to communicate with the northern countries, striving for everyone to reach an agreement on this issue.

Joining hands is the best choice to catch up with the southern countries, Caesar III should not refuse.

Count Reynato, your mission is important.

If the Alpha Kingdom refuses us, you will have to find a way to persuade Earl Hudson to provide us help behind the scenes.”

George declared sternly.

After enduring the Orc invasion, the Moxi Duchy has become almost obsessed with military development.

After witnessing the power of the Magical Beast cavalry, George intended to form his own Magical Beast cavalry corps.

Unfortunately, the difference between ideas and reality is always vast.

The Moxi Duchy, which had suffered a heavy blow, was obviously at a disadvantage in this arms race.

Choosing to join forces with the Alpha Kingdom now is out of necessity.

If there were better options, no one would willingly hand over control.

“Your Majesty, the Duchy’s finances are in deficit!

Based on the tax collection situation in various regions, the result is pretty disappointing.

Many nobles have used the war bonds issued by the Duchy to offset their taxes.

Due to the bonds’ creditworthiness, the tax department cannot refuse this offsetting behavior.

We predict a huge deficit in this year’s fiscal revenue, and the subsequent bond payment may face difficulties.

At this time, the finance department cannot squeeze out a large amount of funds.

So in the upcoming…”

Seeing George’s face darken, the Minister of Finance also wore an expression of helplessness.

It’s not that he wants to rain on the king’s parade, but the financial hole in the Moxi Duchy is simply too large.

With the war’s impact, not only is the government in financial deficit, but the nobility of the Duchy are also facing financial issues.

Now everyone is using war bonds to offset taxes out of helplessness.

With their territories still being reconstructed, the life of Nobles isn’t easy either.

All other taxes can be negotiated, but the only “repayment tax” is levied according to the land assigned, whether there is profit from the land or not, they have to pay.

Being able to offset with war bonds can still be considered good.

In some regions, there are even cases where the nobles collectively resist paying tax and request the Duchy to postpone collection, claiming lack of funds.