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Chapter 767 - 767 44 To Add More Crimes_2

767: Chapter 44, To Add More Crimes_2 767: Chapter 44, To Add More Crimes_2 The nobles of the Southeastern Province had even more confidence in Hudson than he had in himself, almost to the point of blind faith.

Of course, it might also be that these nobles, fresh from the battlefield, were too self-aware and lacked confidence in their own abilities, hence they pinned their hopes on Hudson, a reputed “great general”.

Since everyone trusted Hudson so much, he would naturally not disappoint.

He didn’t care about the specifics of the work, as long as requirements were met.

If the serfs were not able to complete the work, the knights and magicians would step in.

Although this didn’t match their noble identities, it was an old tradition in the Alpha Kingdom.

In the construction of a series of important defense lines in the Northland, there were already many cases of Noble Lords personally participating.

Some were due to the inadequate technical level that required extraordinary measures, while others were to save time.

After more than half a month of commotion, a preliminary plan for the defense line construction appeared before the public.

At a casual glance, one might think that it was simply a replica of the Blood Moon Castle Defense Line in the Northern Border.

Whether it was the construction specifications of the defensive line or the technical standards, both were nearly identical.

The only difference was that the Blood Moon Defense Line in the Southeastern Province was much shorter than the Blood Moon Castle Defense Line in the Northern Border.

There was no other way.

The two Blood Moon defense lines, one in the south and one in the north, were both designed according to Master Hudson’s will.

It would be difficult not to have resemblances.

It’s worth mentioning that the Blood Moon Defense Line in the Northern Border was left unfinished.

With no threat from the Orcs, the impoverished Alpha Kingdom had no motivation to continue investing heavily in its construction.

…

In the winter of 99991, the Alpha Kingdom was bustling.

If the local lords weren’t involved in the construction of defense lines, they were conducting large-scale military drills on their territories.

Some even combined the two activities.

Experience proved that human potential was often forced out.

Once the noble lords made up their minds to do something, the power they could muster was astonishing.

Aside from living more frugally than usual, the lives of the nobles continued as normal, only the serfs suffered.

They had thought that they could rest during the winter, but their Noble Lord kept them busy.

If they were not sent to work on the construction sites, they were dragged off for military training.

Just as everyone was engrossed in their tasks, the international situation suddenly underwent a shocking reversal.

The Alpha Kingdom and the Black Forest Kingdom, which had formerly been on the brink of war, suddenly stood united.

The two nations’ Departments of Foreign Affairs jointly announced: The latest investigation report on the assassination attempt of Prince Claude pointed directly at the Columbia Country.

Holding the diplomatic note in his hand, Louis Vuitton III was utterly stunned.

After repeatedly confirming the content with the ambassadors, he immediately fainted on the spot.

Not just the monarch fainted, many of the lords and ministers present also fell unconscious.

The few who remained conscious were greatly frightened.

In their panic, they had no idea how to respond.

As a small nation, Columbia Country had managed to maintain its independence from the break up of the Light Empire up until now, naturally due to its unique characteristics.

Its independence in its early days was owed to the fighting prowess of its ancestors.

When the Light Empire collapsed, Count Columbia was one of the local lords and, in fact, was one of the more powerful ones.

Unfortunately, his political reactions were somewhat slow.

By the time he realized that the division of the empire was inevitable, the neighboring lords had already completed their first round of consolidation.

The proud Count Columbia refused to submit to others, and when the division occurred, he chose to go independent.

There were many small countries that declared independence along with him, and Columbia Country was fairly inconspicuous amongst them.

In the old days, the Continent of Aslante held firmly to its rules of warfare, and even in battle, only equal forces were used to avoid any exploitation.

With the impressive strength of the Clan, Count Columbia earned a reputation in these duels, leading to the successful establishment of Columbia Country.

Later on, when the Orc Invasion War broke out, some small countries that realized they couldn’t defend themselves started to unite, and gradually, the Alpha Kingdom, Moxi Duchy, Warhammer Kingdom…

emerged.

Count Columbia was also invited to join, but he refused, thus beginning the history of Columbia Country.

Over time, everyone’s bottom line kept decreasing.

For Columbia Country, sandwiched between two major powers, life became less pleasant.

Fortunately, they were skilled at hedging their bets.

When the Alpha Kingdom was strong, they aligned with them; when the Black Forest Kingdom arose, they joined them.

While swinging between the two sides, they were also particularly good at maintaining relationships.

All year round they sent out gifts and maintained good relations with the elites of both countries.

Unfortunately, even the best relationships ultimately couldn’t withstand the temptations of vested interests.

The sudden diplomatic note practically signaled the end of Columbia Country.

“Manipulating the Cult July Club, deploying assassins to kill Prince Claude, trying to spark a war between the Alpha Kingdom and the Black Forest Kingdom.” Such a charge was something Columbia Country could not bear.

Hand over the assassins?

But the problem was that they first had to have assassins!

They hadn’t done anything and knew nothing, yet they were abruptly blamed without a chance to explain.

Clearly, they were after the wealth of Columbia Country.

Late at night, Louis Vuitton III who had just woken up from his coma, slowly said to the family servants standing guard by his bedside: “From the content on the note, it seems that the Black Forest People and the Alpha Kingdom have reached an agreement.

Our country probably won’t be able to survive this crisis.

Baron Edmonton, you must immediately select three hundred elite soldiers to escort the prince and the princess to seek asylum in the Iberia Kingdom”

“Your Majesty, we didn’t do those things.

If the Black Forest Kingdom and the Alpha Kingdom want to send people over to investigate, let them!

We can invite ambassadors from all over the continent to supervise.

In front of everyone, they can’t make up evidence and frame us!”

Edmonton retorted indignantly.

It was really too much.

They hadn’t done anything but were suddenly blamed.

“Hmph, evidence!

Today’s continent is no longer the continent of the past.

From the moment we received this note, our guilt has been established.

They say it was us, then it was us.

We all have to continue playing along to maintain some dignity.

If we expose their deceit, I’m afraid they won’t leave us any dignity at all.

Rest assured, what they want is the Columbia Country.

No matter how many crimes they pin on me, I will not be harmed.

Not many would dare bear the crime of regicide!

Now, Edmonton.

You must immediately escort the prince and princess and leave, returning only after the storm has passed.

If all goes well, the royal family should still retain a small piece of territory, to prove their…”