Startling Developments, Chaos Begins

The expressions of the Cardinal all turned serious. It concerned the group of Demi-Human in Abelion Hills, and no amount of caution or seriousness was too much.

As the first topic, there is indeed nothing more important than this.

Sensing the probing gazes of the crowd, the Cardinal of Wind Dominic spoke with a grim face, "The Thousand Miles Astrologer of [Black Scripture], during a recent mission monitoring the Abelion Hills, unexpectedly discovered the situation of the Demi-Human Species's alliance."

The air grew still.

"A union of Demi-Human Species?"

"Are you seeing things? How could those Demi-Human be united?"

"Could it be that weaker Demi-Human races are dependent on stronger ones?"

A murmur of discussion arose.

The Cardinal were clearly surprised by this situation. They were "old friends" with the Abelion Hills. While they didn't know them completely, they had a lot of information about them. It was hard to imagine that these Demi-Human would actually unite.

Snap!

A strong hand slammed down on the table, making a dull thud that silenced the air once more.

"Alright, since this is the result of Thousand Miles Astrologer, there's no possibility of error."

The Cardinal of Earth Raymond, his face expressionless, asked, "What are the specifics?"

This was a relatively young, strong Cardinal Cardinal sharp eyes, who looked to be only in his forties. He was a middle-aged man with a strong and serious demeanor.

This person, who once belonged to the most mysterious [Black Scripture] of the Six-Colored Scripture Forces, had a greater understanding and recognition of Thousand Miles Astrologer ' abilities than the others present.

According to the account of the Thousand Miles Astrologer, the currently known united Demi-Human Species are the Blue Clan, the Troll Clan, and...

The Pandex Clan, the Magelos Clan, and the Armat Clan.

The Cardinal' previously calm expression changed, and they raised their eyes, staring in surprise at the Cardinal of Wind Dominic.

They originally thought that the so-called "Demi-Human Species alliance" was just two or three races, and even guessed that it was a weak Demi-Human Species in the Abelion Hills.

But to my surprise, they were all powerful races!

The Cardinal of Wind Dominic seemed oblivious to the astonishment of the crowd and continued speaking in a cold voice:

"Currently, I have arranged for the Thousand Miles Astrologer to focus on monitoring the Abelion Hills, based on past and current intelligence analysis."

"The combined number of the five Demi-Human Species is unknown. Among the stronger individuals, those who have reached the Fourth-Tier Magic level include Pandex Queen Mother, the Zern King, and two members of the Magelos Clan."

"Among the strongest in the Hero Realm, the Demon Queen ' Ice-Flame-Thunder ' and the Armats King ' Gray King ' are among the Ten Demi-Human Heroes Magelos Queen '."

"The situation of the Troll Clan is unclear. There has never been any sign of unity before. It is suspected that a powerful Upper Species Troll species controls the Troll group, possibly one of the Water Element Troll Taki or the Earth Element Troll Heap."

That brings us to this.

The Cardinal of Wind Dominic glanced at the other Cardinal had fallen silent, leaned forward slightly, and said coldly, "I've said it before, these damned alien races in the Abelion Hills need to be dealt with."

"Maintaining chaos might be a solution, but once a 'wise man' emerges among the Demi-Human, it might lead to a repeat of the unification achieved by the Hill Dwarf 200 years ago."

Upon hearing this,

Several Cardinal frowned slightly, but more than that, they were in a bad mood after hearing the news.

The Cardinal of Darkness Maximilian spoke up, "Alright, Dominic, this strategy is a collective decision made by successive Cardinal."

This is an elderly man with glasses and a refined appearance, who comes from the "Judicial" institution, one of the three major institutions. Several magic books float around him, which are magical artifacts made from an improved version of the "Floating Board".

The other Cardinal nodded almost imperceptibly; they agreed with this strategy employed by successive Cardinal.

As God's chosen people, humanity is still too weak.

The Cardinal, who understood the nature of "human beings," knew that once in a comfortable environment, "internal strife," "laziness," "complacency," and "selfishness" would become the dominant themes.

The presence of Demi-Human in the Abelion Hills serves as a warning.

At least.

Judging from the current development of the Holy Kingdom, it is in line with their expectations, surpassing the other countries in both comprehensive national strength and military power.

Of course, they have also seen another possibility— the Baharuth Empire!

Under the leadership of an "Outlier and an outstanding "king," they achieved results far exceeding their expectations.

"That's so strange."

"That's utter nonsense. Putting aside their physical appearance, these Demi-Human Species simply don't have the potential to unite based on their habits alone."

Light Cardinal Yvon extended a withered finger and tapped the table lightly with force.

This was a gaunt figure, the skin as if all moisture had evaporated, and the wrinkled face gave off a sinister feeling.

If it weren't for the insignia of the Cardinal of Light, anyone who saw his appearance would probably doubt that he was the real Cardinal Darkness.

The Cardinal of Earth Raymond: "Whether it's strange or not, the problem has now arisen: this group of Demi-Human has coalesced..."

They already possess the ability to easily destroy cities and breach national defenses.

"That's right."

The Cardinal of Darkness Maximilian continued solemnly, "The most crucial issue is that once a trend takes hold, there is indeed a possibility of unifying the demi -Demi-Human of the Abelion Hills."

The Cardinal' expressions grew increasingly serious; they realized that if things continued to go unchecked, it could become a major problem.

suddenly.

The Cardinal of Water Zinedine, who had been silent all along, coughed softly, drawing everyone's attention. He was also an old man, so old that his age was hard to guess, and his skin even had a unique earthy color.

The Cardinal of Water Zinedine, his eyes half-closed, gleaming with wisdom, slowly said, "Right now, we shouldn't be the ones who are most worried, should we?"

"The Holy Kingdom is closest to the Abelion Hills, so don't tell me they know nothing about it."

The Abelion Hills border the Holy Kingdom directly. Although the Slane Theocracy is located to the east of the Abelion Hills, it is protected by mountains, so there is not much to worry about in terms of security.

Mentioning "Holy Kingdom".

Among the Cardinal present, some were expressionless, some had cold eyes, and some let out a barely perceptible hum.

As Holy Kingdom with a strong religious atmosphere, it should normally have a good relationship with the Slane Theocracy.

But the reality is...

While the relationship between the two countries cannot be described as extremely bad, they are certainly at odds. This issue is quite complex, and if one had to pinpoint a single reason...

That is a matter of faith.

The Slane Theocracy worships "Six Great Gods," while the Holy Kingdom worships "Four Gods." Of these, the Holy Kingdom explicitly does not recognize two of them.

"That's the second thing I want to talk about." The Cardinal of Wind Dominic began, taking out several documents containing intelligence from his pocket and scattering them on the table.

The other Cardinal picked up the intelligence report one by one and quickly showed expressions of disgust and anger on their faces.

"The hatred between them and the Abelion Demi-Humans has lasted for so long, yet these nobles still do such a foolish thing."

Light Cardinal Yvon spoke in a cold voice.

The Cardinal of Wind Dominic: "Ha, the folly and greed of the nobility are like a plague; the longer it goes on, the worse it becomes."

The Cardinal of Darkness Maximilian sighed softly, "Because of the existence of that wall, a tranquil mind will only be corrupted by desire once again."

"How exactly did Holy Queen Calca manage to govern the country? It took her more than two months to deal with those nobles, and so much grain was brought into the Abelion Hills..." The wrinkles on the face of Light Cardinal Yvon deepened.

"That's a good thing, too."

The soft voice drew the attention of the Cardinal.

"At least one thing is certain: the Demi-Human of the Abelion Hills don't trade with humans. They must be outsiders—I mean, this unusual situation might be related to this 'outsider.'"

The Cardinal of Wind Dominic's deep eyes flickered slightly. "Relying solely on aimless Thousand Miles Astrologer has its limitations. We can start by investigating the Holy Kingdom."

"Kindness."

"Activate our hidden agents to ascertain the specific situation. We must not allow the Demi-Human Species of Abelion Hills even the slightest chance to unite."

"If the Holy Kingdom doesn't take any action, give them a push and make [Sunlight Scripture] ready to act at any time."

I second that!

I second that!

I second that!

Abelion Hills.

The Sun Anglerfish hung high in the sky, casting its light and heat over the entire Abelion Hills.

The season, which should be full of rain, has seen no rain for two consecutive months, and drought has become apparent, with wet rainforests, grasslands and other ground becoming dry.

The rainy season not only brings abundant rainfall, but also promotes plant growth and provides food for wild beasts and monsters. Without this element, the rainy season is impossible.

This will quickly trigger a chain reaction, leading to a food shortage.

Great Grassland.

This is an area located in the central part of the Abelion Hills, a vast grassland occupied by the powerful, well-known race of Beast-bodied Quadruped.

now.

A figure exuding an aura of dominance walked across the grass. He was tall and strong, and his entire body was covered in dark gray fur.

Its upper body is that of Beastman, with a face resembling a leopard and a pair of downward-pointing fangs, while its lower body is that of a wild beast.

Vijar Rajaendra – King of the Beast-bodied Quadruped.

now.

A look of worry appeared on Vijar's face. He stretched out his strong limbs and stepped onto the dry grass covered with tiny cracks. He looked up.

A lush green scene appeared in the distance, but this was just an illusion.

Vijar withdrew his gaze and zoomed in, where he could clearly see the sparse grass shoots on the ground, which were less than half a thumb's height.

Normally, the grass on the Great Grassland would already be a hand's breadth tall, so this situation was somewhat beyond Vijar's previous understanding.

Possessing immense strength, he also carried the infamous title "The Demon Claw, "Demon Claw a name that had resonated throughout the Abelion Hills for 200 years.

At this moment, Vijar felt a worry he had never felt before rising from the depths of his heart.

The title "Demon Claw" was passed down through generations in the family, and he inherited it from his father.

Since inheriting this title.

"Demon Claw" Vijar had two dreams: one was to prove his strength to the other races in the Abelion Hills and to be worthy of this great title.

Secondly, it led the tribe to become stronger.

But now an unavoidable problem has arisen—food and water!

The Beast-bodied Quadruped prefer to eat beef and horse meat, so they raise these animals on vast Great Grassland.

Looking at the sparse grass sprouts on the ground, "Demon Claw" Vijar knew very well that it was far from enough to feed cattle and horses, and food shortages were inevitable!

But that was later; now, the water supply is the real problem.

This unprecedented crisis, with absolutely no experience to draw upon, left "Demon Claw" Vijar feeling inexplicably panicked.

Bang!

Bang!

A violent tremor came from the grassland, and two equally tall figures came running quickly, creating shockwaves wherever they went.

Two figures quickly appeared in front of "Demon Claw" Vijar.

"King."

"King."

Two voices rang out, one respectful, the other rather indifferent.

The one who spoke with respect was a member of his own clan, named Muar Praksha, a member of his clan worthy of his respect and seriousness.

His infamous "Demon Claw" reputation came from his ancestors, while the man before him, a member of his own race, earned the title of "Black Steel," one of the "Ten Demi-Human Heroes," through his own strength.

"Demon Claw" Vijar looked at the other one.

The opponent was a Orthrous, similar in appearance to their kind, except that its upper body was more human-like, while its lower body had the strong limbs of a ferocious beast.

Also one of the "Ten Demi-Human Heroes," with the title "Beast General."

Faced with the other party's indifferent attitude.

"Demon Claw" Vijar was actually quite annoyed. The reason the other party was here was because the Orthrous Clan was attached to the Beast-bodied Quadruped race.

He is called "King" only because of his race, not because of his strength. If the other party is known for his personal strength, he would not mind fighting to prove his own power.

However, the other party was not.

Hectowaizes, known as the "Beast General," was a renowned commander capable of defeating opponents outnumbered by tenfold, and he displayed terrifying abilities once he led his troops into battle.

Knowing full well that the other person is not skilled in individual combat, it would be incredibly shameful to insist on defeating them by force.

"Your Majesty, the tribe has been appeased."

"The most urgent task now is to find a water source that will put the tribe's minds at ease," Black Steel Muar said, catching his breath.

"If the drought continues, the water supply must be able to guarantee a long-term supply for the entire population."

"Demon Claw" Vijar was well aware of this, but the question was how to solve it. He subconsciously raised his eyes to look at "Beast General" Hectowaizes beside him.

"To my knowledge, there are two water sources in the Abelion Hills that will never run dry."

"Beast General," Hectowaizes said in a steady voice, "One is a river left behind by the northern mountains, and the other is from the southern mountains. However, large numbers of tribes gather near both of these mountain ranges."

"As the drought worsens, these communities will fight desperately to protect their water sources."