Dapest, since receiving the news of the reinforcement, the good mood of Chris IX has gone.

I thought that with the arrival of reinforcements from various countries, the situation would be reversed, but I didn't expect that with the increase of orcs, everything would return to square one again.

Mo said that he had launched a counterattack against the orcs, and the defense alone made them tired of coping.

"Your Majesty, the military pressure on the front line is very great right now. Marshal Hodge had already issued two orders for help, and several forts on the front line had been conquered by the enemy.

Although the core pass is still in our hands, if the current situation continues, the defenders on the front line may not be able to hold out for long.

According to the battle losses reported from the front, in the last half month alone, our troop losses exceeded 20,000. ”

Martins said with a bitter expression.

Others can be water, but it is absolutely impossible to overreport the battle damage. One less soldier distributes one less supply, and no one dares to joke with a soldier's belly.

The loss of 20,000 people in half a month seems to be not much. But the problem is that the Duchy of Moxi is the defender of the city, and since the outbreak of the war, they have lost 200,000 troops.

More than half of it was caused by the fall of the Augsburg Line, and the rest was accumulated in successive battles.

For a country with a population of just over eight million, that's already one-fortieth of the population.

If the enemy were not the vicious orcs, I am afraid that different voices would have emerged in the country long ago.

"Where are all our allies?"

Chris IX asked with concern.

No one can do anything about the battle damage on the front line. The domestic war potential has also been almost tapped.

Even if there are still young people available, it takes time to train!

From serf to soldier, such a career span cannot be adapted to in a year and a half.

In fact, this metamorphosis will only take longer, and who left the Duchy of Moxi without enough qualified junior officers?

With the fall of the Augsburg Line, the Duchy of Mossi lost not only its troops, but also a large number of officers with extensive combat experience.

Even the most elite legions of the principality have suffered heavy losses on the front lines and have not been able to regain their strength so far.

"Your Majesty, the follow-up reinforcements of the Alpha Kingdom are less than a hundred miles away from Dapest, and they are currently resting and training.

Crown Prince Caesar promised to go to the front as soon as the remaining five legions of the expeditionary force were assembled.

The reinforcements of the Duchy of Orton are currently one hundred and twenty miles from Dapest. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already done a good job of communication and is expected to be able to go to the front line in 10 days.

Reinforcements from the Principality of Fik and the Principality of Ruilimbo entered our territory five days ago, and it is expected that they will be able to rush to the front line by the end of the month.

The remaining countries have also completed military recruitment training one after another. It is expected that next month, he will be able to go to the front line to fight.

The trouble is that something has gone wrong on the Warhammer Kingdom's side, and they have stopped all the promised reinforcements in the border area under the pretext of pinning down the orc army. ”

Renato replied calmly.

The answer sheet handed over by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cannot be said to be perfect, but it can be regarded as decent.

Allies, this thing. It's good to be able to come over and help, but if you want someone to be the main force, it's a bit embarrassing.

Even if reinforcements are sent, the proportion of standing armies is very low. In this situation, there are really not many people who are optimistic about the Principality of Moxi.

Countries are sending troops over for reinforcements, in addition to fulfilling their obligations as allies, more to buy time for themselves.

For the small nations, they also expect the Duchy of Moxi to delay the Terran Alliance to enter the war, so as to avoid spreading the flames of war to their own territory.

Looking at the reaction of the Warhammer Kingdom, it seems that under the banner of containing the orc army, it seems that it has done a great thing, but in fact, it is strengthening the defense of its own border area.

There is nothing to blame, it is human nature to tend to the pros and cons. The premise of helping allies is to protect yourself first.

"Dispatch three new legions in training to reinforce the front line, recruit all the advanced mages of the Academy of Magic, and recruit domestic mercenary organizations and chambers of commerce to arm...... and other civilian forces to enlist in the army.

Tell Marshal Hodge: Follow-up reinforcements will arrive soon. There is no way out for the principality to retreat, and the Terence line cannot be lost in any case.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs directly raised the mercenary missions previously issued in the country of mercenaries to the highest level, and invited all mercenary groups on the continent to participate in the battle against the orcs.

Everything is based on the number of orcs killed by the five royal families, and there is no upper limit on the bounty. We can give gold, silver, jewelry, beauties, cultivation resources, and even fiefdoms.

You will work out the specific standards.

The Assassin Organizations hidden in the shadows could not be ignored. Hang up all the orcs and big men for me, and if you can kill one by one, count one.

In short, I, the Principality of Moxi, have reached the point of life and death, and from now on we must make up our minds and use all our strength to fight the orcs! ”

After saying that, Chris IX sighed deeply. He did all the work he could, and the rest was left to fate.

If increasing the intensity of mobilization and recruiting mercenaries to fight are normal operations, then running to the assassin organization to hang up tasks is a manifestation of discipline.

If it weren't for the exhaustion, Chris IX would not have used such unruly means to ruin his reputation.

……

On July 17, 99988 A.D., the Seventeenth Meeting of the Terran Alliance kicked off in Lutesia.

There were no flowers, no applause, just the solemn faces of the delegates.

The turbulent situation on the continent has become more and more violent, which has had a serious impact on the continental hegemony of the human race.

The alien race that is about to move, as if it is getting better, has been stretching out their tentacles to test in recent days, as if it is a prelude to a storm.

As the initiator and host of this alliance meeting, Charles III naturally became the host of this round of meetings.

"Welcome to Lutesia for the seventeenth expanded meeting of the Terran Alliance.

As in previous meetings, the topic of discussion now is how to maintain the position of our Terran in the continent of Aslanth.

The mainland has been peaceful for decades, and now it is again in the era of turbulence. I think everyone has felt that in recent years, there has been a sudden increase in friction between us and other ethnic groups.

I handed over the relevant information to you two days ago, and I think you have read it by now.

According to past experience, every special year of the Divine Calendar, such as a hundred, a thousand, and a thousand years, the continent of Aslant will be full of smoke.

And these calamities are still constantly being substituted. From the Titans and Dragons in ancient times to the elves in the Middle Ages, almost every change of continental hegemony is related to the 10,000-year node.

Although they didn't fall down immediately, they all made mistakes at this critical juncture and hurt their own vitality, before they slowly declined and were replaced by latecomers.

Compared with the major events that happened every 10,000 years in history, the current invasion of the northern orcs and the frequent disturbances of aliens in various places can only be regarded as the prelude to the advent of the great era.

Especially now that it has caught up with the first 100,000 years, the full-scale invasion of the alien race, the comeback of the Sea Clan, or perhaps the invasion of demons, no one knows what strange catastrophe will occur this time.

Today's meeting has been made possible in response to the complex situations that may arise next.

Out of a responsible attitude towards the Terrans, I hope that all the parliamentarian representatives can put aside past disputes and make fair and objective decisions in the next meetings!

……”

Charles III's speech made the already solemn atmosphere in the hall more and more depressing.

The fate of the race, this topic is too burdensome. Even some representatives who did not deal with the Frankish kingdom did not dare to toss around on this issue.

History happens once, it may be a coincidence, but every time it repeats itself, then it must not be a coincidence.

Any mistake is likely to lead to unforeseen consequences.

In ancient times, the Terrans were just one of many small races. It is precisely because of the replacement of the continental hegemon and the reshuffle of forces again and again that he has slowly accumulated his family foundation.

The Terran race really seized the hegemony of the continent, in fact, it was only a few hundred years, and compared with the ancient races that had ruled the continent for many years, they did not have any advantages.

The only difference is that the human race is divided, and the internal and external competition it faces has never stopped, and everyone's sense of distress is stronger.

Even if some countries are decaying and degenerating, most of the Terran countries are still functioning normally and have not entered a period of decline.

Unlike the hegemons of ancient times, there is only one unified regime, and once it begins to degenerate internally, it embarks on a road of no return.

"His Majesty Charles is right when he says that at the threshold of the 100,000th year of the Sacred Calendar, we must unite to meet the challenges that may come next.

I propose that we all join forces and first clear out the hidden dangers that may threaten us, such as the invasion of the orc empire in the northern frontier of our human race. ”

The representative of the Alpha Kingdom was the first to respond.

It's all written and written, and now it's just performed according to the prior agreement. Anyway, what is stated is the truth, and the orcs are indeed the biggest destabilizing factor.

Over the years, they have waged dozens of major wars in a vain attempt to regain their lost supremacy.

If you really decide to clear the field early, the Orc Empire will be the first nail to be removed. Even if you can't uproot them, you have to cripple the orcs first.

This proposal, which was in the interests of the countries of the North, instantly won the support of the representatives of the countries of the North. Coupled with the strong support of the Frankish Kingdom, it immediately entered the voting stage.

There were no surprises, and the proposal was passed by a large margin. It's just that when it comes to the specific dispatch of troops, it's a different scene in an instant.

Supporting the proposal is for everyone's sake of the overall situation. In the old days, beating orcs was also a routine activity of the Terrans.

Almost every few decades, the two sides fight each other. After a series of tosses, countries have long been disgusted with orcs to the extreme.

When it was time to contribute, everyone's vital interests were involved, and the representatives returned to rationality from enthusiasm.

……

The Terrance Line, staying in the barracks, Hudson finally welcomed a heavyweight visitor, the Earl of Sanford, the front-line quartermaster of the Duchy of Moxie.

Unlike the indifferent attitude towards the unlucky Viscount Gio, Hudson still gave enough face to the real power bureaucrat like Earl Sanford.

In accordance with aristocratic etiquette, the reception was carried out in a decent manner. In the midst of praising each other, the two also talked happily, as if they were old friends.

"Dear Earl Hudson, we are deeply sorry for the logistical misunderstanding ahead.

I came here this time, and on behalf of the ignorant guys in the logistics department, I came to make amends to you.

In order to show his sincerity, the magic crossbow allocated by the royal capital to your legion, I also brought it in advance. ”

After listening to the words of the Earl of Sanford, Hudson knew that today's main topic had begun. When it comes to the entanglement of interests, it is not something that can be solved by a few polite words.

Getting the magic crossbow in advance can only be regarded as a favor at best, and it is still far from enough to satisfy Hudson.

"Earl Sanford is polite, if it is just a matter of my personal face, this is indeed a trivial matter, as long as the misunderstanding is explained.

But the problem is that this matter involves the dignity of my Alpha Kingdom, so your country must show a gesture to prove that it values us. ”

Hudson said with a smile.

Originally, he hated going online the most, but when it was his turn, he suddenly found that this thing was really easy to use.

When it comes to the dignity of a country, it is not something that can be solved by friendship. No matter who you look for as a lobbyist, everyone must be cautious on this issue.

"Rest assured, Earl Hudson, I have come with the most sincere sincerity. What do you think we can do to make amends for our previous mistakes, even if we ask. ”

As he spoke, Earl Sanford's heart was dripping blood. It was the first time since he became a quartermaster.

In the past, no matter which general met him, he had to be polite. Every once in a while, you have to give a generous gift.

Even Marshal Hodge, the commander-in-chief of the front, had to sell some face when he saw him. He has ever had such humiliation.

"The sincerity of the Earl of Sanford, I have already felt. Since your country is so sincere, then I will not hide it.

For the sake of friendship between the two countries, I will not mention excessive demands. Now there are only a few symbolic small requests, all within the scope of your authority. ”

As he spoke, Hudson handed over a piece of parchment that had been prepared, and Earl Sanford was momentarily dumbfounded.

I thought that after working hard for so long, things could be handled lightly, but I didn't expect the turning point to come so quickly.

Looking at the items on the list, Earl Sanford's face turned green. Ordinary meat and arrows are fine, and it is not a big problem to distribute more to the guest army.

The problem is all kinds of magic equipment, such as: magic crystal cannon, magic bed crossbow, magic trebuchet......

As long as it is owned by the Principality of Moxi, it appears on the list. The weapons and equipment are all gone, and the supply of ammunition is naturally indispensable.

Looking at the number of magic cores and magic crystals requested above, the Earl of Sanford was very suspicious of wanting to empty his logistics department.

"Earl Hudson, there are too many of these things. To tell you the truth, the stocks at the front are all open, and I can't make it up.

What's more, a lot of the equipment on it is heavy weapons. Although the power is very good, it is very inconvenient to carry in the field.

In addition, there are craftsmen, people, and livestock, which you don't need at all! ”

The Earl of Sanford cried helplessly.

For the first time in all his years as a quartermaster, he felt like a poor man. Looking at this list, it's like you've never seen the market.

"Haha......"

"Earl Sanford, you're too petty. The fact that there is no front does not mean that there is no principality. As long as you are willing to find a way, you can definitely get it together.

It's nothing more than overreporting battle damage, and it makes sense that the front-line battle is so fierce that the loss of magic equipment is a little larger.

As for the people, the craftsmen, and the livestock, when these things are ready, won't they be needed?

Anyway, it's all about dealing with orcs, no matter which legion it's equipped with, it's not all the same.

If you're worried about trouble, we can spread the word that this weaponry was brought from the Alpha Kingdom.

If anyone has any objections, let them go to the Alpha Kingdom to investigate. If you can find out the evidence, the responsibility is all mine! ”

Hudson said unceremoniously.

……

(End of chapter)