Nalant merely smiled and said nothing. Such things had been commonplace in his previous life.
Since even enemies were never eternal, the same was true of allies.
As the saying went, "Those not of our kind will surely harbor different hearts." This was an eternal truth.
In the current situation, the other races were easier to deal with, since they had never had any major conflicts with humankind.
After all, races such as the elves and Dwarves were too few in number and simply had no need to compete with humankind for living space.
But the Beastfolk were different. Their reproductive ability was no less formidable than that of humankind.
So, once they no longer had a common enemy, they would once again fall into conflict with humankind.
Therefore, they certainly had not come to provide support wholeheartedly. They might even be happy to see this crisis drain a great deal of humankind's strength.
As for the goblins, Nalant felt they did not have as many schemes as the Beastfolk.
For he had reason to suspect that these goblins were too timid to leave the easily defended, difficult-to-assail Thorn Fortress.
"Leaders and commanders, now that the meeting has officially begun, I still hope that you and your people will consider this carefully. This crisis is truly capable of threatening the safety of our entire continent."
"If we are not cautious and do not stand united against it, then beneath an overturned nest, no egg will remain whole. None of us will meet a good end!"
"So, I will give everyone another five minutes to discuss this. After five minutes, we will vote again."
"At that time, our course of action will be determined by the result of the vote!"
President Theodore looked at the kings and leaders of the various