Human Alliance's Prestige Plummeted

Although Burslan was eager to throw himself into the work of repairing Sky City, Roland kept him for two days, held a grand welcoming banquet for him, and solemnly announced his joining to the outside world.

The moment this news came out, it immediately sparked cheers from countless citizens across the Sacred Co-Prosperity Kingdom.

Even the lowest-ranking slaves could clearly sense that their kingdom's foundations were being gradually filled in and that its strength was steadily growing.

Moreover, the massive amount of spoils from the Demon Extermination War flowing into the Sea of Ten Thousand Islands greatly stimulated the kingdom's economy. The quality of life for the humans within the Sea of Ten Thousand Islands continued to improve, pushing Roland's prestige within the Sacred Co-Prosperity Kingdom to another new height.

After the banquet, Roland had wanted to personally visit the Sea of Hope to inspect the repairs to Sky City and the two puppet production workshops.

But war was imminent, and the Five Nations were sharpening their blades. In the end, Roland gave up on the trip and chose to remain at Double Gate Island.

March 20.

In the grand conference hall of Azure Tide City's Military Affairs Department, Roland sat high in the central chair, listening to a steady stream of reports.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Barrier, Second, Sixth, and other legions withdrew from the four provinces of Barix, Morando, Palau, and Arian three days ago. They are now stationed on Beast Slaying Island."

"Mm. Tell O'Neal that he has only one task in this war: hold the trade route with the Beastkin Empire at all costs," Roland replied swiftly.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Reporting to Your Majesty, secret reports from the front state that the first wave of forces from Cardina and Ribela, totaling 320,000 elite troops, has