Chapter 140: A tragic counterattack
"Marshal, the dark elves have sent the corpses of the Elephant King and the Leopard King, as well as the Shadow Stone to record the battle results."
After Earl Gulen finished speaking, Hudson smiled slightly.
It can be seen that the dark elves are still very knowledgeable about current affairs.
Knowing that he had delayed for so long, he had already challenged the limit of the kingdom's patience, and directly took the two royal courts as a vote.
The dazzling results are in front of him, and the unpleasantness of the past is naturally forgotten by Hudson.
"Your Excellency, inform the entire army of the Dark Elves' achievements, especially the servant army.
After arranging someone to verify the battle record, the battle merit points will be issued according to the rules! β
In just a few days, there are three fewer "Four Emperors and Seven Kings" in the Orc Empire, and this kind of exciting good news must be taken out and shared with everyone.
The internal composition of the servant army is complex, and it is okay for a single force to bully the lone orc tribe, and it is definitely no fun to expect them to destroy the royal court and the imperial court.
It doesn't matter if they can't kill the enemy, as long as they can find out where the enemy is, it will be enough for Hudson.
Without the help of the land snake, relying only on the kingdom's army to encircle and suppress, the grassland will not be peaceful for another ten years.
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The grassland war entered a new stage, and the resulting political influence quickly began to spread to all parts of the mainland.
The fall of one royal court may be an accident, and then two more royal courts will fall, which will escalate from coincidence to inevitability.
No matter how deep the orc races operate on the grassland, they can't withstand the betrayal of the "traitors".
Other major forces can also rely on racial righteousness to restrain and increase the loyalty of their clansmen, but the Orc Empire cannot.
The dark elves will not feel betrayed by the Elephant Man and the Leopard Man.
Pigs hunt lionmen and don't think they're slaughtering their own kind.
The Rabbit Man betrayed the Bear Man tribe and would not consider himself a betrayer of the Empire.
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From the moment the Beast God fell, the Orc Empire had collapsed.
If it weren't for the great enemy of the Alpha Kingdom, which provided them with enough pressure, the contradictions between the various races would have intensified long ago.
From the day when the big clan used the small clan as a ration reserve, the hidden danger of the division of the orc empire had been buried.
It's ironic to think about it, the Orc Empire was originally an alliance established by a group of weak races to avoid being oppressed by the big races.
The ultimate goal is to build a harmonious society without exploitation and oppression, and where all ethnic groups live in harmony.
Relying on the sincere cooperation of all races, he defeated the elven race in one fell swoop 20,000 years ago and seized the hegemony of the continent.
It is easy to share hardships and hardships, and it is difficult to share wealth and prosperity.
The day of the summit was also the beginning of the decline of the orc empire.
After seizing the position of the overlord of the continent, the large and small races within the orc empire quickly divided.
After a series of political struggles, the big races gradually took control of the empire, and the weaker races had less and less power.
If so, the alliance can still be sustained.
The small clan needs the protection of the big clan, and even if they lose their political voice, they can only endure it.
Over time, this behemoth has fallen at a rate visible to the naked eye.
The infighting between the big races has become more and more intense, and the members of the big races no longer regard the small and medium races as their own kind, and regard them as ants and food.
This situation lasted until the outbreak of the last 10,000-year tribulation, and the several major clans that held the power of the orc empire suffered heavy losses and were unable to control the situation in the empire.
In order to resist the enslavement of this decaying empire, many races such as the Terrans, Elves, Dwarves, Stone Humans, and Three-Eyed Clans launched a coup d'Γ©tat.
The invincible orc empire went into decline and was forced to retreat to the steppes to recuperate.
Because of the uneven distribution of benefits, the anti-orc alliance soon collapsed.
After a series of political and military struggles, the human race stepped onto the stage of history and became the new hegemon of the continent.
The orc empire, which breathed a sigh of relief, deviated more and more from the ideals it had when it was founded, leaving only the law of the jungle of the jungle.
It's nothing for the orc empire to play to death by itself, the key is that they are the negative teaching material, which has buried the trust between the various races.
Since then, the racial struggle has become more and more bloody, and extermination has become the norm.
Once Pandora's box is opened, it can't be closed again.
The concept of harmonious coexistence of all ethnic groups has since withdrawn from the stage of history.
Under the constant conflict of interests and killings, the Terrans, the overlord of the continent, and the various races are completely on opposite sides.
The conflict between the Alpha Kingdom and the Orc Empire is just a microcosm of the conflict between the many races on the continent.
These inextricable contradictions will disappear only when one party completely falls.
Again and again continental wars have been liquidated by the intensification of contradictions between the two camps.
Compared to the previous continental war, this time the situation is slightly different, and the balance between the two camps has been upset.
If the disadvantaged Anti-Terran Alliance suffers another major defeat, the fate of these members of them will not be much better than that of the orcs.
In this context, all ethnic groups have spent their blood on the battlefield, and the war in the Middle Continent has suddenly become unprecedentedly tragic.
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Citadel of Ashes.
After denouncing the incompetence of the orcs, a pig teammate, the high-ranking members of the dwarf kingdom worried about the fate of their own race.
Under the frantic siege of the Southern Continent Alliance, the defense line they had built with a lot of money was already crumbling at this time.
The disparity in strength is too great, and the countries of the Southern Continent have moved their real character, which is not something that their family can resist.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid the defense line won't last long, and the only way to survive is to break your arm.
Abandon large swathes of the southern and eastern kingdoms, retreat to the mountains of the northwest, and use the terrain to resist the invasion of enemy armies! β
War Secretary Labres suggested worriedly.
The kingdom of the Dwarves is a mountain kingdom in itself, but there is also a difference between mountains and mountains.
The terrain in the south and east of the kingdom is much more gentle, not only rich in various mineral resources, but also relatively fertile land, which has always been the main settlement area of the dwarves.
On the other hand, in the northwest region, because it is close to the Warcraft Mountain Range, the mountains are much steeper.
Not to mention the cliffs everywhere, and constantly harassed by demonic beasts, few dwarven tribes have settled there.
As a result of the war, the Dwarven kingdom was forced to move its population to the northwest of the kingdom.
But this is only a temporary retreat, and if the whole clan is relocated, it will be a different situation.
Those with a little strategic vision know that once the dwarven kingdom retreats this time, they don't want to come back.
There is no need for the human race to take action, and a large number of dwarves can be eliminated in the harsh natural environment alone.
With a lack of resources and a shrinking population, decline is inevitable even if it occupies the danger of mountains and rivers.
"Labres, you should know what that means!
We abandon large areas of land and carry out a strategic retreat, and the gateway to the Middle Continent is opened.
At this moment, the war in the Central Continent is at the most critical moment, and the influx of a large number of Southern Continent coalition troops will inevitably lead to ......"
Before Prime Minister Aaron could finish speaking, Labreth interrupted with a wave of his hand:
"Your Excellency, the situation now is not that I want to retreat, but that the defense line is on the verge of collapse.
Maybe it's today, maybe it's tomorrow, maybe it's the day after tomorrow, anyway, it's not far from the loss of the defensive line.
Rather than being breached by the enemy, it is better for us to turn the passive into the active.
The military plans to take advantage of the collapse of the defense line to make a big wave on the front line and inflict heavy losses on the coalition forces of the southern continent.
If all goes well, we should be able to hold back the enemy for two or three months, which is the only thing we can do for our allies right now.
We've been holding out for almost five months, and the reinforcements they've promised haven't been seen.
Optimistically, this plan will delay the enemy for three months, and it will take two or three months for the enemy to occupy large areas of the kingdom.
Arrange some troops to attack their logistics lines, further delay the enemy's advance, and delay the enemy's advance for almost a year.
The great dwarven kingdom has single-handedly dragged the Southern Continent coalition for a year, what else can the allies say? β
Everything is afraid of comparison, compared with those pig teammates who were defeated at the beginning, the record of the Dwarf Kingdom is completely over-performing.
Although there are small calculations of the countries of the Southern Continent behind this, it is also a great achievement that they did not launch an all-out attack in the early stage.
It's a pity that this record is too heavy!
In order to hold back the Terran army, the Dwarven Kingdom has lost more than 600,000 troops.
For a dwarven kingdom with a population of less than 10 million, this set of cold numbers is too terrifying.
But they didn't have a choice, the Anti-Terran Alliance was now a whole.
Everyone may not be able to prosper at the same time, but both losses are bound.
Once the allies are defeated, the dwarven kingdom caught in the middle will not be able to stand alone.
"Let's do it!
We have no choice, whether the great dwarven clan can continue depends on this battle.
By the way, tell the allies that the kingdom has done its best, and the rest is up to them! β
The Dwarf King said in a heavy tone.
By now that the war has progressed, the dwarven kingdom has been shattered.
Without decades of recuperation, there is no way to recover.
On the other hand, although the Southern Continental Coalition Army on the opposite side has more casualties, it also has more countries that share the losses.
At most, it hurts, far from the point of breaking the muscles and bones.
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There is more than one person who suffers, the dwarves are not having a good time, and the situation in the Central Continent is also not optimistic.
Royal Palace of Hesse.
Looking at the battle report in his hand, Alexander V showed a bitter expression.
The defense line collapsed, and the elven army was less than three hundred miles away from the king's capital. A new round of defense of the royal capital is about to begin.
Despite the fact that the kingdom's armies worked very the battlefield, fighting on multiple fronts was beyond their limits.
"When will our reinforcements arrive?"
In the face of the advancing elven army, the biggest motivation that can keep them going until now is because of the reinforcements promised by their allies.
"Half of the 300,000 reinforcements promised by the Alpha Kingdom have already arrived in the country of Korubia, and the other half has just passed through the province of Gutlan at this time, and it is expected to arrive in the royal capital in half a month.
The two hundred thousand reinforcements promised by the Frankish Empire and the Kingdom of Ibya, the first five legions arrived at the port last evening and this morning, respectively, and should be landing at this time.
In terms of distance, it will arrive at the royal capital in about twenty days. Follow-up troops are expected to arrive in batches within forty days.
The 100,000 reinforcements promised by the Kingdom of Ruthenia, the Kingdom of Avalat, and the Kingdom of Oprus are still on the way.
The vanguard is expected to arrive on the battlefield within a month, and the follow-up troops will take about two to three months.
The situation of reinforcements from other countries in the southern continent is a bit complicated, and there is no clear arrival time for the time being. β
The answer of the Marquis Krasner, Minister of Foreign Affairs, made Alexander V's frown slowly relax.
The support promised by the allies did not stop at words, but was actually put into action.
Roughly calculated, the total strength of the reinforcements of various countries has exceeded the million mark.
Coupled with the Hessian Kingdom's own army, it is completely possible to fight the enemy.
What's more, it is not only their family that has been reinforced by various countries, but the two neighbors next door have also received support from their allies.
When the time comes, the three countries will be able to cooperate with each other and launch a counterattack against the enemy at the same time.
Ants bite elephants to death!
No matter how much the elven army can fight, it can't stand the many Terran soldiers.
The current reinforcements are far from the limit of various countries, and they can be replenished when they are exhausted.
Since the outbreak of the Continental War, the total number of troops mobilized by the Five-Nation Alliance has exceeded 10 million, and the five countries of the Southern Continent, which have a larger population, will only be able to pull out more troops.
As long as the war of attrition is fought, the Terrans have won a strategic victory.
In fact, the anti-Terran coalition can mobilize a lot of troops, so it shouldn't be so embarrassing.
How could it be that the orc empire collapsed, and as soon as the million-strong army of the Ancient Relic Alliance appeared, they were beaten half-naked by the Arfa and the Moxies.
Now the situation on the battlefield is that the five alien races are against the entire human race.
The total population of the five ethnic groups together is not as large as that of the three countries of the Central Continent. The number of troops that can be mobilized is at an absolute disadvantage in terms of numbers.
"Prime Minister, let all government departments do a good job of logistics support, I don't want to hear the news of disputes with allies because of the lack of logistics supplies.
If there is a shortage of strategic materials, let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinate with the countries of the southern continent.
The procurement funds are owed first, and if they accept the war bonds, then pay with the bonds! β
Alexander V said calmly.
The biggest advantage of the Continental War is that the Terran Alliance provides credit endorsement for the belligerents, and everyone can go into debt!
All the materials needed for the war can be marked with a blank first, and everything can be settled after the war is over.
If the financial means can afford it, then pay back after the war.
If the family is not solid and cannot afford to pay the huge debts, then the debts will be 'turned into debts' through political means.
Almost every time after the end of a continental war, a country would apply to the alliance for partial debt relief.
The benefits involved will eventually be compensated in the distribution of the spoils.
If the alliance is defeated, then everything is not to be mentioned.
The warring countries on the front line are likely to become history, and debts naturally cease to exist.
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The situation in the Orc Empire has deteriorated further, the Dwarven Kingdom is on the verge of collapse, and reinforcements from Terran countries have entered the Middle Continent one after another......
A series of bad news has sparked turmoil within the Anti-Terran Alliance.
The originally ambitious tribes no longer had the initial confidence in winning the war.
Needless to say, the families in adversity are no longer thinking about winning the war, but about how to keep the race alive.
Even the battlefield in the Central Continent, where the anti-Terran alliance was the only one that had the upper hand, was shaken.
Just as the elven army was besieging the Hessian royal capital, the stone people suffered another defeat on the battlefield.
Unlike previous failures, this time they had a better reason.
During the encirclement of the Hessian army, the Alpha army, which had entered the country of Korubia, suddenly appeared behind them.
There were not many troops participating in the battle, only one cavalry corps.
However, it was this cavalry corps that became the last straw that broke the camel's back, and completely collapsed the already low morale stone army.
The letter asking for help appeared in the elven camp, and the hearts of the elven high-ranking people were broken.
There are so many pig teammates!
If you can't bring it, you can't really bring it!
The 300,000 Hessian army dragged down the army of millions of stone people, and they endured it, never expecting that the stone people would be defeated.
With only one cavalry legion, not ten cavalry legions, the Stone People should have enough troops to intercept under normal circumstances.
What exactly happened is not known for the time being, anyway, the Shiren army was defeated.
And not a simple small defeat, but a complete collapse of the entire front.
Not only were all the previous gains lost, but even the Shuai battalion was served by the enemy.
Now the enemy army has been driving straight in, and the war has burned to the heart of the stone people.
If there are no major changes, it is estimated that in a few days, it will be time to start the battle to defend the royal capital.
With the current performance of the Stone Tribe, the Queen of the Forest Elves is very suspicious that they will fall before the Hesse Kingdom.
"The situation in the Stone Man Kingdom is in dire straits and needs reinforcements urgently, can you tell me what to do?"
The Forest Elf Queen said with a frown.
The war has been going on so far, and the members of the Anti-Terran Alliance have fallen one after another, and if another accident happens in the Stone Man Kingdom, the consequences are unimaginable.
"Your Majesty, the alliance can no longer withstand the blow, and the Stone Man Kingdom must be saved.
Even if their military contribution is minimal, I must keep them for political reasons.
Now the alliance is at a disadvantage, if the people's hearts are scattered, then there is really no power to return to the sky! β
An elven old man said with a serious expression.
The situation has developed to this point, and the elves have been kidnapped.
The fall of the Kingdom of God has caused the delay of the Split Land Project, leaving behind the elves who should have left the continent.
If you can't leave in a short time, you will inevitably have to get involved in mainland disputes.
The long lifespan has made the elves suffer from the common disease of the long-lived race - the ideology cannot keep up with the times.
The people who are in charge of the power are a group of old guys who are hundreds or thousands of years old, who are not sensitive enough to the changes in the situation on the mainland, and often judge the strength of various ethnic groups in the past.
Before the outbreak of this continental war, almost all the elves believed that as long as they fought with all their might, the anti-Terran alliance would be able to defeat the Terrans.
They have not noticed at all the various movements of the Terran countries in the past ten years to change the law and try to become stronger.
In the long run, these incomplete reforms will eventually fail.
However, in a certain period of time, the military strength of various countries has indeed increased.
The anti-Terran alliance was unfortunate enough to coincide with the military peak of the Terran nations.
"Your Majesty, good news!"
"News has come from the Dwarven Kingdom, they have led the Southern Continent Alliance into a trap and detonated an underground volcano.
Now the entire steel defense line is covered in spewing magma, and as far as the eye can see, there is a sea of fire, and the Terran army that entered it is almost completely wiped out.
Judging from the situation on the battlefield, it caused about a million casualties to the Southern Continental Alliance.
In the coming months, we won't have to worry about the enemy army coming from the Dwarven Kingdom! β
The good news brought by the middle-aged elf was just a moment of happiness for the forest elf queen, followed by a bitter face.
"The enemy is not a fool, the dwarven kingdom brought the human alliance into the urn, and the price paid is not small, right?"
Sometimes being too smart is not a good thing.
It was supposed to be a good news, but the forest elf queen was keenly aware of the hidden message.
"Yes, Your Majesty!
In order to lure the Terrans into falling for it, the eight dwarven legions responsible for covering the retreat of the army directly used their bodies as bait at the last moment.
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Halfway through his words, the middle-aged elf's eyes moistened directly.
The atmosphere of the scene fell from the high to the low at once.
Even if they knew that the tragic sacrifice of the dwarf kingdom was not all for the alliance, but more to cover the retreat of the clansmen, everyone was still shocked.
Historical experience tells them that every time such a tragic picture appears, it means the beginning of a disaster.
"Alright, cheer up.
The time that the dwarves have bought for us cannot be wasted.
Pass the order and let the steppe elf kingdom divide three legions to reinforce the stone people.
The rest of the troops will continue to follow the original plan and strive to destroy the three countries of the Central Continent at an early date! β
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Rutsia, Council of the Terran Alliance.
When the news of the death of the Southern Continental Coalition came out, everyone's first reaction was impossible, and then the situation on the scene was out of control.
Compared to the second-hand information obtained by the Interracial Alliance, the members of parliament received a much more detailed report of the battle.
The enemy forces are being defeated one after another, and the coalition forces will naturally attack in a big way.
No one thought in advance that under the last line of defense of the dwarven kingdom, there was actually a huge extinct volcano.
What is even more unexpected is that the enemy actually used his body as bait, and after attracting the main force of the coalition army, he triggered the magic array buried in the ground and resurrected this extinct volcano.
The battle line, which stretched for hundreds of miles, suddenly turned into a sea of fire. Countless coalition soldiers were reduced to ashes under the spray of magma.
After summing up the casualties of various countries, the total number of officers and soldiers killed in the battle was as high as more than 1.3 million, and the number of wounded was even more innumerable.
Without the magic of krypton, it has become a luxury for the wounded to recover in a short time.
The magic potion that quickly recovers from injuries is pitifully low due to artificial refining, and it is impossible to popularize it at all.
According to optimistic estimates, there are at least two or three hundred thousand of the wounded who need to withdraw from the battlefield due to physical reasons.
In a short period of time, the coalition forces have lost the ability to continue the offensive.
Accumulating the previous losses, in order to tear through the defense line of the dwarven kingdom, the number of coalition troops was reduced to more than three million.
Even if many countries in the southern continent share the losses together, this is a painful figure.
Of course, there is no need to think about offense at this time.
Until the erupting volcano calms down, the army will not be able to pass at all, or even make a detour.
The magma eruption was only a few hundred miles away, and the fires caused by it were endless, and the dust and smoke in the sky spread even more widely.
In the face of the great power of nature, human power is insignificant.
Stronger than the Sacred Realm, they are powerless to prevent such a large-scale natural disaster.
"Damn dwarves!
It's so despicable that their whole people must be burned at the stake! β
After a councillor opened his mouth to propose, it quickly won the support of many councillors, and the scene was full of excitement.
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