King
Chapter 724 - 724 25 Union_1

724: Chapter 25, Union_1 724: Chapter 25, Union_1 Perhaps it was to show the importance they placed on Moxi Duchy, or perhaps it was to display their power to the outside world, this wedding could be summarized in two words—grandiosity!

As an ordinary onlooker, Hudson felt like a country bumpkin.

He had thought his wedding was grand enough, but it was nothing compared to the royal wedding of Crown Prince Caesar.

The Kingdom’s Mage Corps were all serving this wedding, using all-natural magical methods to create a beautiful fairy tale world.

Immersed in it, Hudson almost couldn’t distinguish reality from fantasy.

He was certain that this grand wedding would stun the entire Aslante Continent.

If he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, Hudson wouldn’t have known that magic could be used in such a way.

Sure enough, there was nothing impossible, only unthinkable.

As other Human Kingdoms continually developed and progressed, the Alpha Kingdom wasn’t idle either.

Perhaps restricted by investment, they were behind in some aspects, but they were also leading in others.

War is the prime mover of human technological advancement.

How could the often high-pressure Alpha Kingdom stagnate?

It appeared to be a beautiful fairy-tale world, but with a few adjustments, it could become a killing machine.

From the astonished looks of the many guests, one could see that the grand wedding ended successfully.

Caesar III’s actions were not only to deter other countries on the continent, but also a silent warning to the domestic Nobles.

“Hudson, I’m afraid a crisis is about to hit the Capital.

As one of the military’s representatives, what’s your plan?”

The voice of Count Orlan resonated in his ear, pulling Hudson back from his thoughts.

Having commanded the national army once, Hudson was directly classified as part of the military faction.

It made sense.

Aside from being able to connect with the military, he had little say in politics.

He didn’t even have a position in the civil officials’ system.

“The situation is complicated now and I’m really troubled.

His Majesty has convened us this time, ostensibly for tax purposes, but in reality it’s a contest of wills between the Major Nobles and the King.

The problem lies with the distribution of magical beast juveniles.

As representative of the military, I naturally hope to give priority to the needs of the Magical Beast Legion; but as a member of the Major Nobles, I also…

Phew, it’s complicated!”

Hudson pretended to be distressed and sighed.

The current state of the Hollis family, a member of the Noble Consortium, painted a clear picture.

Although they were the last in line, it was in their interest to maintain their position.

Even though they were allies, once it came to specific interests, Hudson didn’t dare to hope that everyone’s positions would always align.

Modest reservations would benefit everyone.

“Once you step into this circle, a lot of times you can’t help but get involved.

Hudson, with your status and position, you can’t avoid this issue.

Rather than being forced to make a stand, you might as well take the initiative now and seize the opportunity to reap some benefits!”

Although it wasn’t explicitly stated, Hudson understood Count Orlan’s intentions.

He simply wanted to pull him into his own faction, to enhance the Hollis family’s say within the faction.

He hadn’t hastily committed to a faction, but he had a rough idea of the inter-political faction relations within the kingdom.

As the second family of the Southeastern Province, the Hollis family had always been oppressed.

In order to counter the Dalton Family, they had no choice but to follow the King.

With Hudson’s rise to power, the Koslow Family replaced the Hollis family’s original status, becoming the new counterforce to the Dalton Family.

With a successor stepping in, the Hollis family had the chance to step out of the Southeastern Province.

The choice to expand to the North was not only Count Orlan’s but also the King’s.

Without the strong support of Caesar III, the averagely performing Hollis family could not have easily distinguished themselves from numerous competitors in the war.

From what Hudson knew, besides pledging allegiance to the King on a political level, the Hollis family also maintained close relations with many of the Major Nobles in the Kingdom.

It wasn’t just the Hollis family.

Many nobles in the Kingdom had a similar setup.

It was hard to categorize political factions with a unified standard.

A noble clan would often belong to several factions or maintain close ties with multiple political parties.

It was a common issue.

The most commonplace practice would be to stand with one group on a particular issue, and another group on a different issue.

Aside from the Nobles of the North being a relatively constant political group, the other political factions in the Kingdom often intermixed.

They maintained a complex internal relationship that was difficult to unravel.

Including the current Major Nobles contesting the King, their core issue was essentially the distribution of magical beast juveniles.

Because of immediate profit, everyone temporarily formed an alliance.

Once the profit was obtained or they failed in the political competition, this temporary alliance would dissolve.

Looking at it this way, although the Alpha Kingdom’s internal struggle was intense, it was comparatively mild compared to other nations on the Continent with clearly defined factions.

“Don’t worry, Count Orlan.

The situation may seem complex now, but the ending has been destined from the start.

Now that the threat of the Orc Empire is gone, the Nobles in the Kingdom are unwilling to continue providing high amounts of military funding.

The Distribution of Magical Beast Juveniles is merely the fuse.