As for the orc empire to the north, hasn't it already been confirmed that they are preparing to invade from the south? War is inevitable anyway, and adding one more reason for war doesn't hurt.
Pass on the order, the new round of nobility ennoblement ceremonies will be advanced to the end of this year!"
Said Caesar III with full confidence.
Confidence derives from strength. Compared with the previous war, the comprehensive national strength of the Alpha Kingdom has increased significantly.
In recent years, major powers within the kingdom have been covertly expanding their armies. Especially the nobles of the South, their growing military strength is closing the power gap with the Northern aristocracy.
In the short term, this seems to be a good thing, better facilitating the internal balance of the kingdom. But Caesar III is not short-sighted.
