Wolf Smoke Rises Again

Inside a secret room.

Upon hearing Seraphim's proposal, Milo Habsburg and Amalfi both showed surprise, an irrepressible urge rising within them.

The Sacred Co-Prosperity Kingdom was a threat to the Arcane Empire, while the three alien kingdoms of the centaurs, barbarians, and goblins were threats to the Holy Alliance and Black Nord Sereis United Empire.

If they could eliminate those Three Great Alien Kingdoms, the benefits to the two empires would be immense. The Sacred Alliance Empire would be completely free of threats on all sides and gain vast amounts of land once more.

The Black Nord Sereis United Empire could also shift a large portion of its forces northward and focus entirely on dealing with the Giant Kingdom, greatly easing its strategic burden.

At that thought, a trace of shame surfaced amid the surprise in their eyes.

They were unwilling to help the Arcane Empire eliminate the Sacred Co-Prosperity Kingdom, yet Seraphim was willing to help them remove the threat posed by the Three Great Alien Kingdoms.

That alone was enough to make them sincerely admire Seraphim.

"Your Highness Seraphim, you carry the righteous cause of humanity in your heart. I admire you immensely."

Amalfi first earnestly flattered him, then immediately stated his position in an urgent tone.

"Our Black Nord Sereis United Empire is willing to cooperate with the Arcane Empire and eliminate the Three Great Alien Kingdoms first."

Seraphim smiled and nodded. "All for humanity."

As he spoke, his gaze shifted lightly toward Milo Habsburg.

"Milo, what is the position of your Sacred Alliance Empire?"

Hearing this, Milo Habsburg stared deeply at Seraphim. There was both faint admiration and considerable wariness in his eyes.

He had thought about it for a long time, yet still could not see what the Arcane Empire stood to gain from eliminating