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Chapter 918 - 918 98 Follow-Up Request for Monthly Pass_2

918: Chapter 98: Follow-Up (Request for Monthly Pass)_2 918: Chapter 98: Follow-Up (Request for Monthly Pass)_2 “How many eighth-order Dark Type Strongmen does the Kingdom train anyway, isn’t it just sending them to their deaths?”

Robert said irritably.

It seemed like a complaint directed at Morrison, but it was actually aimed at the crowd of Dark Type Strongmen.

During his speech, Robert deliberately glanced at the two eager Necromancer Grand Magicians, full of warning.

After a slight hesitation, the two Necromancer Grand Magicians eventually did not speak up in rebuttal.

As the Kingdom’s top experts, they couldn’t match Robert, the Dean, in terms of networking.

Even if the Dark Type Strongmen joined forces to leverage their connections, it was hard for them to persuade everyone to join them in risky ventures.

The Alpha Kingdom couldn’t afford to gamble, and neither could the forces behind these powerful individuals.

Moreover, even if they acquired the core heart, it wouldn’t be enough for everyone to share!

…

At the Lutesya Palace, Charles III, who had also received news of Shelter VII’s breakthrough, said sarcastically to those around him:

“The Clergy has run out of tricks this time!

The entire expedition fleet was wiped out, and I thought they would take action to revenge by annihilating the Ghost Ship hiding in the Misty Marine Region with thunderous measures.

Little did I expect, they actually used the news of Shelter VII breaking into the Sanctuary to divert attention.

As the Lord of the Dawn’s spokesperson in the mortal world, half of the past Popes have broken into the Sanctuary, so adding one more isn’t surprising.

But I don’t believe it’s just a coincidence that he broke through.

It’s probably because the Clergy has faced several consecutive setbacks in their plans, and Shelter VII’s position as Pope is unstable, that they were forced to make this announcement.”

A breakthrough into the Sanctuary is a good thing, but such news is always better announced later rather than sooner.

Now this stimulus has stirred up the fighting spirit of all the eighth-order Strongmen on the Continent, which does no good for the Clergy.

It might have salvaged some prestige, but in the eyes of real powers, this actually exposes the Clergy’s weakened nature.

If they really had the confidence, they would take immediate revenge and demonstrate the authority of a top power.

A mere three Ghost Ships, if the Clergy is willing to invest heavily, can definitely be taken down.

The outside world doesn’t care about objective factors, nor the risks involved, everyone just sees the Clergy backing down.

The strength displayed by the Clergy directly affects how other nations tailor their foreign policies towards them.

“Your Majesty, after this Continental War, the power of the Different Races will decline further.

Now with the Clergy showing signs of decline, it’s indeed the best opportunity for the Kingdom to advance further.

We can accelerate our plans next.

It’s necessary to hasten the frontlines to annihilate the Half-Orc Kingdom, because if we delay too long and the situation in the Northern Continent collapses first, it would be troublesome,”

Prime Minister Duke Bergson said fiercely.

As the First Kingdom of the Continent, the military strength of the Frank Kingdom is already not inferior to some empires in the history of the Human Race.

The reason it has not become an empire is not just the opposition from other countries, but crucially the obstruction by the Clergy.

Past empires shared one common characteristic — divine right of kings.

Before the rise of the Clergy, the power of empires was guaranteed, and the most prestigious title on the Continent was that of Emperor.

But after the Clergy grew stronger, clerical authority gradually took a dominant position in struggles, and the Pope gradually became the top authority on the Continent.

The collapse of subsequent empires owed much not just to internal conflicts of interest, but also to the Clergy’s incitement.

Having finally overthrown the rule of the Clergy, the Frank Kingdom naturally did not want to bow to the Clergy just for the sake of an imperial title.

With the Kingdom growing stronger, calls for establishing a new Clergy in the Frank Kingdom are also growing louder.

If there is no doctrinal basis, then they will find a way to create one.

If the Clergy won’t comply, then they will replace it with a compliant Clergy to manage the faith.

“Prime Minister, once we destroy the Half-Orc Kingdom, the Elf Race will definitely enter the war immediately.

The situation in the Northern Continent collapsing is almost certain, and the Kingdom of Elf is very likely to strategically retract and let the Elf Army march south.

The current situation in various countries on the Continent is still at a stalemate, with the advantages of the Human Race not being fully realized.

If the Elf Army joins the war, the situation in the Central Continent might potentially be reversed.

By then…”

Minister of Foreign Affairs Marquis Hesus said with deep concern.

Not all Human Kingdoms are as powerful as the Frank Kingdom; nor are all Different Races like the Half-Orc Kingdom, being suppressed to near extinction.

The current stalemate on the battlefields is mainly because the Frank Kingdom is using the Half-Orcs for training and has not launched a full-scale attack.

Once they get serious, annihilating the Half-Orc Kingdom would be straightforward.

After all, this war was initiated by them after careful preparation.

“The situation on the Continent indeed needs consideration.

Of all the major powerful nations, the Kingdom of Elf faces the most pressure, and they simply can’t stop the Elf Army from moving south.

However, the strength of the Three Great Kingdoms of the Central Continent is not weak either; they still have spare strength, probably to guard against the Elf Army moving south.

Even if they can’t defeat the Elf Army, they could hold off the enemy, and the situation won’t deteriorate too quickly.

Once we have secured our victory, sending troops to support them will be entirely feasible in terms of timing.”

Prime Minister Duke Bergson said nonchalantly.

It was clear that he did not have the fate of the Central countries at heart, and even planned to use this opportunity to exhaust the strength of the three countries.

Politics is just that realistic.

After annexing the Half-Orc Kingdom, the power of the Frank Kingdom will grow further, and its advantage over other countries will become even more pronounced.