As expected, the Alliance conference failed to reach a resolution. Charles III, who was leading the conference, remained uncertain.
He desired the accolade of exterminating the Orcs, but did not want the Frank Kingdom to bear the cost of wiping out the Orc Empire.
When it came to national interests, everyone was pragmatic. Apart from the countries in the north, they would hardly benefit from the dissolution of the Orc Empire.
Especially with the ambivalent stance of the Alpha Kingdom, there was certainly no hope of a land exchange scheme. At most, they would have an exclave on the remains of the Orc Empire.
Expanding territories seemed appealing, but it hinged on the premise that the newly-acquired lands were fertile.
Most of the territory of the Orc Empire could be described as desolate. Just because Orcs could survive there, it didn't mean humans could too.
Even if they secured good land, it would still be undeveloped. Developing it would necessitate a hefty outlay.
