The unrest in the Near East Region gave the kingdom's nobles another topic of conversation, but it did not stir up any real waves.
Hudson's targeted redeployment of border troops quickly returned to calm under the tacit suppression of all parties.
Now, the eyes of the entire continent were focused on the Southern Continent. After setting up a separate Church, the ambitious Charles III had begun making moves again.
Rumors were spreading everywhere that Charles III was preparing to crown himself emperor. Hudson did not know the truth, but the news had caused such a stir that even he, the frontline commander, had been summoned back to the Royal Capital for a meeting.
Proclaiming oneself emperor on the Aslant Continent was a major event. It was not merely a matter for the country involved; it concerned the entire human race.
"Count Francis, tell everyone about the situation!"
Caesar IV said wearily.
It was clear that he had not had an easy time lately. Like countless noble lords, the royal domain's development had run into a series of problems, consuming a great deal of Caesar IV's energy.
Yet just as signs emerged that the situation in the Near East was worsening and countermeasures had been taken, another upheaval broke out on the Southern Continent.
"Over the past few years, the Frankish Kingdom's strength has grown at an astonishing pace. Especially after annexing the Half-Orc Kingdom, its development accelerated even further.
"Whether politically, culturally, militarily, or economically, it has continually widened the gap between itself and the other nations.
"According to intelligence gathered by the Foreign Affairs Department's ambassador stationed in Frankish Kingdom, they have already eliminated the remaining half-orcs and sent millions of migrants into the region.
"We have not uncovered the exact figures. However, since the Continental War, Frankish Kingdom's