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Chapter 793 - 793 56 Omen of Chaos_3

793: Chapter 56, Omen of Chaos_3 793: Chapter 56, Omen of Chaos_3 “Our mole in Rusenia ought to make a move now.

Spread the word: someone high-ranking in the Kingdom of Rusenia is colluding with the dwarves, betraying the interests of our human race.”

Shelter VII issued the order sternly.

Clearly, such affairs had taken place more than once before.

His extensive experience in political intrigue enabled him to make the decision adeptly.

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In Canglan City, after a brief renovation, the continent’s second Arcane Academy – dedicated to the “pursuit of truth” – began recruiting students.

The campus site was contributed by the Flowing Wind family.

It was originally their residence in the capital, but as their family declined, maintaining such a mansion became too conspicuous.

Under normal circumstances, it would be sold to emerging nobility.

However, Duke Liufeng is no simple character; though he was a novice in battle, he proved his acumen in the political arena.

Overriding objections and halting his family’s proposal to sell the estate, he leveraged his family connections and after persistent efforts, managed to secure an opportunity to donate it to the Arcane Academy.

Without a doubt, this was a very valuable investment.

The Arcane Academy, backed by multiple forces within the kingdom, was destined to be extraordinary from its inception.

Living daily in the mansion donated by the Flowing Wind family, it would be unthinkable if the Academy did not offer some consideration in return.

For the declining Flowing Wind family, this favor would provide life-saving aid in critical moments.

From the initial preparations to the official opening of the academy to the public, it all took less than two months, all in line with Alpha’s speed.

Having personally attended the academy’s inauguration ceremony, Caesar IV had complicated feelings.

He had thought of being the focal point but found the site filled with too many of his elders.

Putting aside the distant uncles for now, there were too many great-uncles, uncles, grandfathers, great grandfathers…

all ancient members of the royal family present.

The representatives sent by the other major nobles of the kingdom were likewise a group of old fellows, all well over a hundred years old, powerful, and high-ranking surprisingly.

A group of centenarians busy reminiscing the old days, leaving Caesar IV, the king, all alone, so that he had no prestige at all.

Of course, this minor annoyance was insignificant.

In the extraordinary world, the longevity of these ancient characters also signified profound strength.

At a time when the average lifespan was three to four decades, anyone who could live to over hundred was a formidable force.

Though seemingly just a cornerstone laying ceremony for the Arcane Academy, in reality it was a showcase of strength, letting the outside world know that the Alpha Kingdom was not declining.

“Your Majesty, everything’s going smoothly at this foundation ceremony, this isn’t the clergy’s style!”

The anxious Duke Newfoundland remarked.

During the last opening of the Arcane Academy in the Frank Kingdom, there had been several attacks.

Had the Franks not suppressed them swiftly, the Undead Pandemic could have erupted.

While the outside world believed it was the work of the Cult, who didn’t know it was the clergy’s doing!

Being so violent against the Frank Kingdom and then suddenly so gentle towards the Alpha Kingdom, that was clearly irrational.

“Perhaps the past failures taught the clergy a lesson, and they’ve abandoned such meaningless assassinations.

Regardless, we should still intensify our vigilance.

There are a bunch of madmen in the clergy who are capable of any outrageous deeds!”

Caesar IV uncertainly responded.

Any irrational behavior, once connected with madmen, could become understandable.

“Your Majesty, perhaps the clergy’s silence has something to do with their upcoming activities.

Various signs indicate that the clergy is planning a war.

We can’t determine the specific target yet, but the main forces of the clergy have entered a phase of war preparation.

It’s not only the clergy; the Ding Kingdom in the central region, the South Coast Kingdom, and in the southern region, the Frank Kingdom, the Iberia Kingdom are all showing signs of activity.

It’s been hundred years since the last continental war.

Judging by historical patterns, the next continental war is imminent!”

Count Francis nervously shared.