Rutsia.

"Your Majesty, all the preparations have been completed, and now there is an excuse to do it to the orcs."

Marquis Sunil said murderously.

The autumn harvest has just been completed, and it is the best time to wage war against foreign countries. However, as the first kingdom on the mainland, the Frankish kingdom still has to be on the cards.

Even if it is to start a war against an alien race, it must be "justified".

There was no direct answer, just a hint from a look, and the Marquis of Jesús, the foreign minister who understood it, immediately took over the topic.

"Three days ago, our diplomatic envoy was attacked in the border area. Based on the corpses of the Assassins left at the scene, it was determined that the Cycs had committed them.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a note to the Orc Kingdom asking them to hand over the murderer, but has not yet received a satisfactory answer.

Now that the deadline has passed, the Kingdom's diplomatic efforts for peace on the continent have failed.

The next step is to take extraordinary measures to let the evil orcs know that my Frankish kingdom cannot be disgraced! ”

It can be seen from the strange expressions of the people that everyone does not know that the "assassination of the envoy" was obviously improvised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to create a pretext for war.

They didn't know that the orcs would be lost. After receiving a diplomatic note, it is strange that the murderer can be handed over.

It doesn't matter whether the orcs are confused or not, and since the charges are deducted, whether they admit it or not, it doesn't affect the final outcome.

Anyway, it's for the alien race, it's enough to have an excuse, and it doesn't need to be so serious.

According to the plan, after the end of this war, the orc kingdom will be wiped off the map, and the dead will not be able to come out and turn over the eucalyptus.

"Damn orcs, how dare you attack the Kingdom Mission! Your Majesty, please order the dispatch of troops to severely punish this evil race that provokes the dignity of the kingdom! ”

After the Prime Minister Duke Bergson finished speaking, the ministers responded one after another. In the blink of an eye, the orcs have become the most evil race on the continent and must be physically destroyed.

"If we go to war against the Orc Kingdom now, how will the countries of the continent react?"

Charles III asked with concern.

Before the war broke out, the Orc Kingdom had already been sentenced to death in the mind of Charles III, and the dead enemy could naturally ignore it. Such arrogance naturally stems from strength.

After years of suppression and bloodletting, the orc kingdom has been weakened very badly. Especially a few days ago, a large-scale locust plague broke out in the orc kingdom, and this year's crops are almost gone.

The competition for the living space of the race does not tolerate the slightest warmth. Taking advantage of your illness to kill you is just a routine operation.

The human race can go from a small tribe on the edge to the peak of the continent, relying on the ability to grasp the opportunity.

Through the victory of war after war, the glory of the human race today was finally created, but this is not enough!

After all, the hegemon of the continent is not as good as dominating the continent alone, and leaving the alien race on his side is always a threat.

In the past years, the hatred between the human race and the alien race has long been deeply rooted in the bone marrow in one war after another, and there is no possibility of alleviation.

It's not that no one is trying to fight for peace, but unfortunately when the last great unified empire of the Terrans collapsed, the alien alliance launched a great counteroffensive.

All the allies and younger brothers of the Terran at that time chose to reneg on the covenant and join the interracial alliance, completely burying the last trust between the two sides.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured! Everything is in plan, we have already worked with the kingdom of Libya, the kingdom of Dante, the Holy See, the kingdom of Hesse...... An agreement was reached that everyone would simultaneously wage war against the aliens.

Except for the countries of the Northern Continent, the entire Terran world will be thrown into this war, and we have an absolute advantage.

Unless the elves, the ancient relics, and the mortal orcs are desperate to fight and live and die with all races at the beginning of the war, the defeat of the alien alliance is only a matter of time.

After so many years of hard work, the Interracial Alliance has long since been disintegrated from within. Until the final moment of life and death, it is impossible for them to let go of their suspicions and cooperate sincerely.

】

Not long ago, we showed mercy in the war against the orcs, and we misled many people.

Considering that there are many races in the Interracial Alliance, I still think that the next continental war will be similar to the past, just to consume the excess population.

As long as the lake is past the early stage of the war, after the destruction of several alien races, even if they realize the danger, it will be too late to survive in a group.

However, it is not entirely risk-free. Once the continental war breaks out, the shrunken orcs are likely to make a comeback, and the newly established Seven Kingdoms of the Steppe may not be able to hold on to their foundations.

The Warhammer Kingdom in the civil war is also in a dangerous situation, and the slightest carelessness will be destroyed by the ancient relics and elves.

At present, there are only one and a half powerful countries left in the Northern Continent, and relying on the Alpha Kingdom and the Principality of Moxi alone will at most protect themselves, and it is difficult to block the three major alien forces!

What's even more troublesome is that the Alpha Kingdom has not yet realized the threat of alien races, and has devoted a lot of energy to preventing the Hessians from taking advantage of the fire. ”

The Marquis of Jesús analyzed rationally.

The Terran race is the weakest in the Northern Continent, but it has encountered the strongest alien race. If it weren't for the elven race's lack of desire to fight, the Northern Continent would have become a world of alien races.

"When the war breaks out, send someone to remind Caesar IV, but the effect should not be too great.

When the orcs invaded, the countries of the Northern Continent did not fully assist them, and now that the feng shui is turning, it is difficult for them to make the decision to send troops and reinforcements at the first time.

In addition to the psychology of revenge, there is also the problem of strength. In the previous war, the Alpha Kingdom was injured and has only recovered a little.

At this moment, it is really difficult for them to go on an expedition. We cannot expect too much from the situation in the northern continent.

Inform the Kingdom of Phalante that if they can't stop the orcs, they will stick to the port and wait for reinforcements. ”

The Duchy of Mossi is never mentioned. Obviously, that half of the powerful country was directly ignored by Charles III.

Even in the orc invasion, the Principality of Moxi performed well, but it was based on the premise of having the help of allies.

In the early stages of the war, the Mossi did not perform well. He has a military strength, but he has not been able to use it well.

If it weren't for the fact that the Warhammer Kingdom was at the bottom, highlighting their excellence, the Duchy of Moxie would also become a laughing stock in the war.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about the situation in the Northern Continent. No matter how unbearable the Seven Kingdoms of the Grassland are, such a large territory can drag the orcs for a year or two.

Those elves who are addicted to art are all indecisive masters, and when they make up their minds to attack with all their might, I am afraid it will take a year and a half.

Those small countries in the northern continent can support them for a few months. Such a long buffer period is enough for the Alpha Kingdom to prepare.

There is no hope for a counteroffensive, and with the strength of the Alpha Kingdom, it is still feasible to hold on for a year or two.

At least for three years, these alien races will be dragged in the Northern Continent, unable to truly intervene in the continental war.

For such a long time, even if we didn't destroy the orc kingdom, we crippled them, and the other ones estimated to be similar.

At that time, the overall situation has been decided, and no matter how hard the Interracial Alliance tries, it will not be able to return to the sky.

For the eternal hegemony of the human race, it is completely worth it to make the countries of the Northern Continent pay hundreds of millions of sacrifices! ”

Duke Bergson said indifferently.

"One will succeed and ten thousand bones will wither", not to mention the right to rule a continent. Without sacrifice, it is simply impossible.

Taking history as a mirror, the decline of the continental hegemons of the past dynasties was overturned by the vassal races.

When it is strong, everyone lowers their eyebrows and pleases their eyes, and pleases them in every possible way, and once they reveal their flaws, they immediately attack them in groups.

Drawing on the experience of their predecessors, the Terrans formulated a racial strategy to suppress the alien race from the moment they ascended to the throne of overlordship.

Regardless of whether the relationship is good or bad, as long as the strength is strong, it will be suppressed. Such a high-pressure policy has made the human race have no friends, and it has also made the human race stronger and stronger.

Under the pressure of the world's enemies, the glory of the human race was created. Until now, there is even hope of unifying the continent.

"Hmm.

Since the general trend is mine, let's let it go!

This battle must be fast, there is no need to continue to hide and tuck, let the people below show their real skills, this battle must play the majesty of my Frankish kingdom! ”

Charles III said domineeringly.

……

In the Blackstone Mountains, Lord Hudson, who didn't know that the continental war was about to break out, was still staring at the beasts below in the clouds at the moment.

"Beast tide", he had heard of this thing countless times, but this was the first wave of his own experience.

After receiving the news, he rushed over to check it as soon as possible, and in addition to worrying about the Blood Moon Defense Line, there was no lack of curiosity.

Frankly, Hudson didn't want to make a move on these monsters. Even if he was engaged in the Warcraft Legion in front, he did not enter the Blackstone Mountain Range to hunt Warcraft.

It's not that it can't be done, the main thing is that these monsters also play the role of "barriers". If some guys are there, the Kingdom of Hesse can't easily kill them.

If all the monsters are killed, a single forest will not be able to stop the Hessians.

Even if war does not break out, according to the style of human beings, they will not be able to resist expanding externally. Extend your territory a few hundred meters into the forest today, and occupy another one tomorrow.

As long as the land under your feet is suitable for farming, this spontaneous expansion is indispensable. The forest barrier of less than 100 kilometers can not withstand the toss of the nobles on both sides.

Maybe after the demonic beasts in this area are cleared, there will be demonic beasts from other places to come and replenish them, but this will take time after all.

The increasing distance also means that the probability of conflict is increasing. In particular, the battle for the Borderlands is the most common trigger in the Terran Civil War.

Seeing the bear cub returning, Hudson hurriedly asked, "Bear Stearns, how many high-level magical beasts are down there?" ”

There are many kinds of beast tides, but the most powerful of them are all commanded by high-level demonic beasts. The greater the number of high-level demonic beasts that appear in the beast tide, the more destructive power they can cause.

These high-level demonic beasts are all old antiques that have lived for countless years, their wisdom is not inferior to that of human beings, and their experience is even richer.

Fighting against a herd of beasts commanded by high-level demonic beasts is a war.

"There aren't many, there are three high-level demonic beasts in total, and the rest are ordinary goods.

Hudson, we have to get the ugly words to the front first. The war between humans and monsters, this bear will not interfere, including the matter of inquiry, and I am not counting on it.

You have to be careful not to rush to the front line, in case of danger, I am only responsible for carrying you back to a safe area, which affects the command of the operation, and this bear is not responsible! ”

As soon as he came up, Hudson just wanted to get angry, and then pressed it down again.

The Earth Bear is also a Warcraft, although it is not of the same race as the following group of Warcraft, but it ultimately belongs to the Warcraft family.

Now it's a war between Warcraft and humans, and Bear Stearns, who is caught in the middle, can help each other, which is already very face-saving for him. It would be too much to ask people to betray their own race.

Except for low-level demonic beasts that have no intelligence, other demonic beasts that have signed contracts with humans will not participate in such a war.

"No problem, you are only responsible for keeping me safe during the war, and the battle will be left to Maxim."

Hudson waved his hand nonchalantly.

One less bear to be a thug, he still has a dragon. What's more, this war is not just his own war, and there are allies who can share the pressure.

Perhaps seeing Bear Stearns' successful paddling, Maxim also said: "Hudson, I ...... too"

"Mr. Maxim, are you also a monster? The dignity of the dragon clan, aren't you ready to ask for it? ”

Hudson exclaimed, feigned surprise.

The question of whether dragons count as Warcraft or not, there is no unified conclusion on the continent of Aslante. Some people put them in the big family of Warcraft, and some people list them separately.

However, the arrogant dragon never admits that he is a lowly monster. If anyone dares to say that they are monsters to their faces, they must immediately turn their faces!

"Of course this dragon is not a monster!"

"Hudson, that's not what I'm talking about. It's okay to fight, but we have to negotiate the cost first.

As long as there are gold coins of the same volume as Ben Long, and the three high-level demonic beasts below, I will help you stop them! ”

As he spoke, saliva flowed out. The greedy look made Hudson reaffirm that his mount was indeed a pure-blood dragon.

No wonder the other three dragon knights are not very active. It is estimated that they are all frightened by the asking price of their own dragons.

Maxim is good, subject to the additional terms of the contract, at least he will not be charged for daily actions, and other dragons may not.

"Get out!"

One word, indicating Hudson's mood.

Dare to ask for a gold coin of the same volume as himself, Maxim is no longer a lion's mouth, it is purely a robbery.

What the specific number is, Hudson didn't have the time to calculate, anyway, he couldn't afford it, and it was impossible for him to accept this kind of blackmail.

"Hudson, don't be angry. The price is negotiable, and with the relationship between us, it is completely possible for you to owe it first.

What's more, you don't have to pay for this money. After a little operation, someone will pay for it, how about sharing you with a hundred gold coins at that time? ”

Maxim's greedy words made Hudson lose his temper. Reason told him that if he was angry with this fool, he would have to come out at noon.

"Don't dream about it, Maxim, do you think I can buy it for a hundred gold coins?"

After saying that, Hudson wanted to give himself a big mouth. Sure enough, he was painted by the gas lake, and he didn't know how to speak.

"Don't talk nonsense, if you want gold coins, give me the captives, I only accept live monsters.

100 gold coins for first-order Warcraft, 200 gold coins for second-order Warcraft, 500 gold coins for third-order Warcraft, 2,000 gold coins for fourth-order Warcraft, 4,000 gold coins for fifth-order Warcraft, 8,000 gold coins for 6th-order Warcraft, 30,000 gold coins for 7th-order Warcraft, 100,000 gold coins for eighth-order Warcraft, and 500,000 gold coins for ninth-order Warcraft.

For females in the reproductive period, the price is doubled on the basis of the above. ”

This bounty price is definitely not comparable to the market price of Warcraft. But those who were caught were all wild monsters, and it was difficult to train them.

If the trained Warcraft adds a zero to the above price, everyone will rush to pay.

"Warcraft is eternal, and one is eternal."

Unlike wild monsters, even if you sign a contract, the owner will leave once he dies. After training, the Warcraft can be used as a family heirloom.

This is also the reason for the popularity of Warcraft cubs. Only cubs can be trained, and once a high-level demonic beast becomes an adult, there is no possibility of training.

There are many demonic beasts in the hands of the great nobles, but there are very few high-level demonic beasts, and the main reason is that these intelligent races are not easy to raise.

Even cubs raised since childhood are also vindictive. Dare to feed them ripening potions, and there will definitely be backlash in the future.

Raising according to the normal rhythm, the long growth cycle, not to mention the huge cost, the key is to ensure that your own power can survive for hundreds of years.

If the Warcraft hadn't been raised, and the family had declined first, all the previous investments would have been lost.

If it's just these things, it's not unbearable, and the cost of raising a few more demonic beasts for the big nobles is still bearable.

The most pitiful thing is that these magical beasts are easy to be raised and wasted during the long growth cycle. After raising it for hundreds of years, it is too much to stay at the fifth or sixth order high-level demonic beasts.

For example: Governor Pierce's Flame Lion was originally also a high-level demonic beast, but when it grew to the fifth order, it became an adult early.

tried his best, but in the end, he stopped at the sixth order, unable to cross the threshold of the seventh order, let alone continue to grow.

It took hundreds of years to cultivate a mid-level demonic beast, which was undoubtedly a bloody deal.

But no matter how high the probability of failure is, there are examples of success. These successful examples are the motivation to stimulate everyone's continuous investment.

At this moment, Hudson painted cakes for Maxim, mainly for low-level magical beasts. For these low-intelligence races, the difficulty of the contract is still relatively low.

Especially the female beast here, it doesn't matter if it can be contracted or not, it will be caught and bred with Maxim, or it won't be long before it will be a litter again.

"No, you think I'm a dragon. How can you do the slave trader's business, you have to add money! ”

Hearing Maxim's words, Hudson almost fell off the dragon's back. The principle was still being talked about earlier, and in the blink of an eye, it turned into a money-only picture.

Gold coins have no real meaning to the dragon, and I really don't understand where the dragon's wealth attribute comes from.

……

Back in the camp, after briefly explaining the situation to Governor Pierce, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became heavy.

"Earl Hudson, are you sure the beast tide is coming for us?"

Governor Pierce asked with concern.

Once the beast tide breaks out, the construction progress of the Blood Moon defense line will definitely be affected. Even the foundation works that have already been completed are at risk of being damaged.

Even if it survived the beast tide, it would be a lose-lose situation for the Warcraft and the nobles of the southeastern provinces, and only the Hessian Kingdom could profit from it.

"Judging from the current direction of movement of the beast herd, the beast tide is indeed coming towards us.

Perhaps we built a line of defense and provoked them; Or maybe there is an overabundance of demonic beasts in the Hessian Mountains, and the resources in the mountains can't afford to support so many demonic beasts, and high-level demonic beasts control the number of demonic beasts by reducing the number of demonic beasts through the beast tide.

It is also possible that a mercenary group has caused trouble and stimulated the high-level demonic beasts in the mountain range, and wants to retaliate through this means.

……

There are so many possibilities that none of them matter right now. The crux of the matter is how we should respond to this beast tide now. ”

Hudson said steadyly.

The size of the beast herd is indeed not small, but this is the Blood Moon County, and it is still a long way from the Mountain Territory, and it will not be able to harm its head for a while.

There were so many nobles along the way, and after the layers of interception, the beast herd was almost consumed.

"The border between the southeastern province and the Hessian Mountains is too long, and the herds can choose any place to break through, and it is difficult to stop them.

There are high-level Warcraft commanders, and if they want to set traps to ambush them, I'm afraid there is not much possibility.

The nobles of the Blood Moon County are about to suffer, and the neighboring counties are afraid that they will not be able to escape.

Earl Hudson, issue a military mobilization order! If you want to extinguish the beast tide in a short time, you must use the military force of the whole province. ”

Governor Pierce's words made Hudson slightly stunned. He, the provincial military governor, was an ornament from beginning to end, and he didn't expect that there would be time to give orders.

Then I understood. It seems that Governor Pierce has relinquished the lead, but in fact it is another hot potato.

No matter how you defend it, some of the nobles' territories will definitely suffer. Whoever commands the battle will bear the wrath of these unfortunate ones.

There was no standing army in the southeastern provinces, and Hudson seemed to have gained military power, but in fact he temporarily commanded the nobles' private army.

No matter how you toss it, the aristocratic private army is just a private army after all. The lord's orders carried far more weight than the words of him, the provincial military officer.