"High Priest, wouldn't it be too hasty to reorganize the empire now?
Humanity is currently at the height of its power. If we provoke them, it may trigger another Continental War.
Our people have already decided to leave. Why provoke those humans again at such a critical moment?"
An elven elder spoke in opposition.
His reasons were entirely sound. Humanity had the Fivefold Advantage Act. Any nonhuman power that crossed that line would face the fiercest suppression.
The Elves were considered an exception.
But they had only avoided that red line by splitting into three, which was why they had not become humanity's target.
Once the Elf Empire was reorganized, whether they could remain an exception was difficult to say.
"There will certainly be difficulties, but there is no need for us to fear them.
With one major upheaval after another, the rulers of every major power are deeply confused.
With the future uncertain, their first thought will be to preserve their strength, not launch a war that could cripple them.
Unlike our people, human experts have very limited lifespans.
Now that the divine kingdom has fallen, even knowing the risks, they will still take a gamble.
Humanity may be powerful, but our anti-human alliance is not weak either.
They cannot attack the divine kingdom while also provoking a Continental War!"
The High Priest immediately refuted him.
There would never be a shortage of reasons to oppose the merger of the three great kingdoms.
The excuse now was fear of human intervention.
Later, during the migration, it would surely be inappropriate to alter the political system without authorization.
Once they reached their destination, the three kingdoms would have even less incentive to merge.
These were the aftereffects of division.
Even with the Elf Mother Tree serving as a bond, and