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As a leader, he was very clear about the complex psychology of those in power. Usually, it's like this: they want their subordinates to be capable, but they fear them being too capable.
No need to go as far as "when the hares are caught, the hounds are cooked," but "when the birds are gone, the bows are put away" will definitely happen. The more they hype themselves up, the more severe the backlash will be in the future.
Once a conflict arises between the two sides, no matter who wins or loses, it will weaken the power of the Alpha Kingdom.
If it's like the Warhammer Kingdom where a civil war breaks out outright and the kingdom is forced to split in two, then it would be even more perfect.
In order to achieve his goal, even the reputation of "the strongest warrior on the continent" was something Shelter VII was prepared to give up.
A reputation demands effort.
The title of the strongest warrior on the continent doesn't just bring fame; it also brings trouble.
