Hudson doesn't lack high-precision long-range attack weapons, like say, Magic Crystal Cannons; the problem is that he simply doesn't have them.

It's not just about possessing the necessary wealth, it's about the availability. Each Magic Crystal Cannon is reportedly crafted by the hand of an Alchemist Master.

Only nobles with profound foundations would have such formidable weapons.

Hudson has never seen one in real life. But according to the records in the canon, it's just like a cannon from the Continent of Aslante.

The magnitude of its power varies and doesn't conform to a standard scale. Generally, the larger the caliber, the greater the power. But that's not absolute; the main factor is the skill of the creator of the Magic Crystal Cannon.

The only similarity is the ammunition. Almost all Magic Crystal Cannons are driven by Magic Crystals or Demon Cores. Interestingly, it delivers a purely energy-based attack, yet the destructive force is manifested physically.

Cannot be mass-produced, and the power, range, accuracy, and stability of the Magic Crystal Cannon all depend on the skill of the individual alchemist; since its birth, it has been created specifically to cater to the rich players.

It could be said that each attack smells of gold coins. For a poor lad like Hudson, even if he obtained a Magic Crystal Cannon, he wouldn't be able to afford its maintenance.

Generally, these powerful weapons are only brought out when facing the Orc Elite Troops.

Like suppressing a rebellion in daily life, no noble family is so extravagant as to use a Magic Crystal Cannon.

...

The Orc Empire, the sudden locust plague, caused great harm to this ancient empire.

Their agricultural technology is very backward, so for most of the species, not getting enough to eat is the usual state. After this disaster, more clans fell into a food crisis.

Not only was agriculture impacted, but animal husbandry was equally devastated. Faced with the overwhelming locust army, pastures also suffered destructive damage.

The decrease in forage led many tribes to slaughter livestock.

The heavy losses led to a surge in the voices of the War Faction. The maxim "If you lack food, plunder from the Human Race" was the consensus formed in the Orc communities over countless years.

The reason they didn't immediately start a war is that the Orc Empire is too vast, and they needed to gather more troops from various parts.

Bimon Royal Court.

Being the head of the Five Royal Clans, it was still a "famous" scene of a benevolent father and obedient son, where the son was making an all-out effort to court death.

"Alex, you will be in charge of the south expedition this time!"

The Bimon Emperor seemed to ignore the gloominess on people's faces and directly assigned the heavy responsibility of the southern expedition to Crown Prince Alex.

The unexpected responsibility tugged lazy Alex, who was playing hooky, back to reality.

Currently, he is playing the role of a debauched and licentious son, nominating him to preside over the southern expedition is completely irresponsible.

But looking at the Bimon Emperor's expression, it doesn't seem like he's acting, it feels like he genuinely wishes the one to take over the heavy responsibilities.

"Father, the war in the south is a great matter; I fear that my abilities are not enough to bear such heavy responsibilities.

Prince Butzweig has been a governor of the border for a long time and understands the matters of the Human Race the best. Why not let him oversee the southern expedition, and I can assist him, providing help from the side."

Alex immediately refused.

Something unexpected happened.

Although Alex does not know what the Bimon Emperor has in mind, his plan has entered a critical stage, and he can't possibly leave the imperial court.

"No need to worry, Prince Butzweig can help you. As the inheritor of my Bimon clan, you must show your bravery, right?

This matter is settled. Alex, you go and prepare. You will be the Chief Commander of this southern expedition!"

Seeing the Bimon Emperor's sharp gaze, Alex shivered instinctively, as if all his secrets had been revealed.

Luckily, sanity swiftly took the higher ground, and Alex managed to not lose his cool. However, deep down, he was constantly reminding himself to be careful.

Should he make a move in advance?

This thought had just taken shape when Alex rejected it. Compared to the prestigious and respected Bimon Emperor, he, as a novice crown prince, is not well-received domestically.

If he rashly started a coup, even if successful, he might find it hard to gain people's support.

What's more, he could encounter resistance from other royal families. Everyone needs a weak Bimon Emperor, no one wants to see a deep-thinking, good at hiding Bimon Emperor.

...

Before anyone realized, winter had arrived, and the date of Caesar III's noble canonization ceremony was approaching.

The noble canonization ceremony is held every few years; once missed, no one knows when the next will be.

In order not to miss the canonization date, the nobles who need to be canonized, including Hudson, set off in advance.

Despite the fierce cold wind, they galloped northward. The feeling was like a blunt knife cutting flesh, constantly rubbing and tearing at the cheek.

The accompanying nobles all gritted their teeth and persevered, competing with each other in secret, none of them willing to admit defeat.

In front of everyone, it was awkward for Hudson to ride in a cart, but casting a magic shield on himself was acceptable.

Watching everyone childishly confront each other was one of Hudson's few amusements along the way.

Luckily, everyone's war horse belongs to a superior lineage with magical beast bloodlines. Whether in terms of stamina or explosive power, they are all excellent; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to withstand this journey.

Being in the lead was not Hudson showing off, but everyone publicly pushing him forward as the representative of the nobles from the Southeastern Province.

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