King-Chapter 1070 - 153, Middle East Front_2

Instead, the two Different Races that were obliterated truly suffered annihilation. It’s not that the Frank people and the Iberian People didn’t sell Different Race slaves; the main issue was that no one was willing to buy them.

The Alien Coalition was just that, a coalition. It was one thing to pay a ransom if your own kind were captured, but for other Species, forget it!

No one was that saintly. To redeem a bunch of Half-Orcs and Cannibals, wouldn’t that also mean setting aside a piece of land to sustain them?

As the war had progressed to this point, of the members within the Alien Coalition, only the arms-dealing Dwarf Race remained wealthy, still possessing considerable financial strength, while the rest were impoverished to the point of clinking destitution.

In the most recent dozen or so wars on the Continent, the Human Race managed to win more often than lose, not because of superior military strength, but because of victory in logistics.

Often, at the initial stages of the war on the Continent, the Alien Coalition would have the advantage. But let it drag on for a year or two, and the situation would completely reverse.

Regardless of how the Alien Coalition prepared, the resources they could mobilize were only sufficient to support early-stage combat.

Even the Omnivorous Beastmen, who would not even spare the corpses of their own, would quickly face logistical problems if they couldn’t break through on the battlefield.

Apart from being "poor," the uneven distribution of spoils within the Alien Coalition and various entangled interests also laid the foundation for the prosperity of the slave trade.

Once the balance of power was disrupted, it would inevitably affect the political framework.

With the continuous increase in strength, the calls within the Frank Kingdom for establishing their own Clergy were also growing louder.

"Your Majesty, the time is ripe. The Clergy’s poor performance in the wars on the Continent has led to a steep decline in their reputation. Now is the best time to challenge them!"

Archbishop Edward ardently persuaded.

The Clergy was being lambasted in the Human Race parliament, bloodied and battered, and even considered by the outside world as the main culprits for the collapse of the situation in the Central Continent, with behind-the-scenes pushing from various countries, of course.

The number one Rebel, the Frank Kingdom, was one of the main forces. They had long been prepared to start their own sect, just waiting for an excuse to make a move.

"Archbishop Edward, the Clergy’s performance in the war on the Continent is indeed poor, but to say that they colluded with the Alien Coalition to betray Human Race interests might be a bit far-fetched, wouldn’t it?"

Charles III spoke with a trace of hesitation.

Preparations aside, when it came to completely raising the banner against the Clergy, everyone still couldn’t help feeling hesitant.

Compared to the nations of the Human Race, the history of the Clergy could be traced back ten thousand years. On the Continent of Aslante, there was a law: what is ancient is certainly powerful!

In this long history, the Clergy had indeed experienced decline but relying on a deep foundation, every few hundred years, they would rejuvenate.

On the other hand, the enemies of the Clergy had all disappeared in the long river of history over the ages. Only a few brief mentions in history books proved they had ever existed.

"Your Majesty, at this stage, evidence is no longer important.

According to the intelligence from Marquis Landry of the Alpha Kingdom, they are also making moves.

That Archbishop Tyron even secretly formed the Privy Council, Heresy Tribunal, Holy Knights Corps...

Apart from lacking a Pope, their organizational structure is exactly like that of the Dawn Sect, and their ambition is clear.

Once we take action, they will definitely follow suit. As soon as the Alpha Kingdom makes a move, the Moxi Duchy will also be inevitably drawn in, and the entire Clergy of the Northern Continent will break away from the control of the Clergy.

The Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent are currently at odds with the Clergy. They won’t be appeased anytime soon. Even if they don’t join us in establishing our own sect, they won’t support the Clergy with all their might.

Now, all we need is to convince the Iberia Kingdom Church to set out on its own, and the Clergy’s reign on the Continent of Aslante will completely crumble!"

Minister of Foreign Affairs Marquis Hessus spoke with enthusiastic vigor.

They, the Department of Foreign Affairs, had a hand in these developments. The conflicts between the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent and the Clergy were stirred up by them, and the activities of the Church in the Alpha Kingdom had also been influenced by their encouragement.

Even the Iberian Church, under their inducement, was contemplating leaving the Clergy.

After all, who would want to keep being a subordinate when they could be their own boss?

The Frank Kingdom didn’t plan to unify the faith of the nations; their current actions were merely to break the monopoly of the Clergy and free themselves from the religious control over politics.

Such political aspirations were widespread among the nations of the Continent. To reduce the Clergy’s influence, the governments of various countries had exhausted all their scheming.

"Oh, the Alpha Kingdom is so active, it seems that Caesar IV is not as weak and incompetent as rumored, and the talks of him being a puppet are mostly unfounded!"

Charles III said with a chuckle.

The prestige of the Clergy was deep-seated, its influence reaching into every corner of the Continent. Going against the Clergy alone, even for The First Kingdom of the Continent, was still too risky.

With several allies joining the cause, the case was different. When he had first come to power, his declaration that the Pope was illegal, apart from youthful impetuosity, was also supported by Caesar III, who helped alleviate the pressure.

Following the ascension of Caesar IV, the fundamental nature of the Alpha Kingdom’s opposition to the Clergy didn’t change, but their execution slowed down somewhat.

"Your Majesty, since the suppression of the Northern Five Great Family Alliance, the powers within the Alpha Kingdom have become balanced.

In a situation where factions are equally matched, it is difficult for a true power Minister to emerge. However, the rumors of Caesar IV being puppeteered are not without basis.

It is said that before his ascension to the throne, Caesar IV had a passion for military affairs and even personally led a campaign to the Moxi Duchy, but unfortunately suffered a crushing defeat.

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