962: Chapter 114, Boiling Eagle Tactic_2 962: Chapter 114, Boiling Eagle Tactic_2 At this juncture, the issue of fairness became entangled.
The motley Alliance, able to gather everyone together, relied not only on a common interest, but also on the Alliance’s promotion of fairness.
It was this promise of fairness that made everyone believe that their contributions would be rewarded, and all sacrifices were worthwhile.
Once fairness was broken, the very foundation of the Ancient Heritage Alliance’s existence would be shaken.
“Deal with it, deal with it together!
If we keep dragging this out, more problems will accumulate as time goes on.
If everyone only looks out for themselves, then there’s no need to fight the upcoming battle.
To deal with it now is to cut flesh, to wait to deal with it in the future would mean there’s nothing left to handle.
If we lose this war, humans surely won’t let us continue to exist.
Humans have already begun racial extermination on the South Continent, wiping out entire species for being caught in the crossfire of continental wars.
They were just caught up in the war, whereas we have destroyed human kingdoms.
Such deep-seated enmity will certainly be settled after the war.
Everyone, think carefully!
Either we set aside internal conflicts and focus our forces to fight the humans properly, or we pack up now and move deeper into the World of Ice and Snow, settling in even harsher natural conditions.
We all know what a hellish place the depths of the World of Ice and Snow are.
If we really have to migrate, it would be a blessing from the Divine Spirit if even one-tenth of our people survive!”
The Macaque King said with a heavy heart.
The harsh reality lay before all kings, and the atmosphere around them grew increasingly tense.
All the kings realized that if today’s problems were not handled well, the Ancient Heritage Alliance would come to an end.
“These issues do need to be dealt with seriously, but there are simply too many problems and too many deserters involved.
Now is the time for war.
Executing them directly would be a waste.
Give them a chance to atone for their crimes by serving as the Suicide Team.
There are too many officials and soldiers involved from each Clan, it’s hard to precisely ascertain responsibility.
Better not to investigate and just lump all the deserters into the Suicide Team.
Win three great victories to survive!
It’s fair for all Clans,” said the Multi-claw King slowly.
No problem, this approach is indeed very fair for all Clans.
The Allied Forces consisted of soldiers proportionally contributed by each Species, and losses were shared on the battlefield, no Species suffered unfairly.
The only regret is that it is unfair to the individual soldiers on the front line.
Many soldiers were not deserters, they fought valiantly until the situation became hopeless and they were forced to retreat.
Unfortunately, the Alliance doesn’t have the time to investigate thoroughly, so a blunt approach is necessary.
If we didn’t do this, the Species that incurred heavy losses in battle would certainly not be content.
“Alright, let’s do it that way!”
The Shadow King immediately took a stance.
Unlike other Species, only a small portion of the Shadow Clan’s deserters stayed on the front lines, the rest took the opportunity to return to their Clan territory.
The deserters reported casualties within the Alliance, seemingly suffering heavy losses, but in reality, the actual damage was minimal.
The Shadow King was willing to bear the cost to maintain the unity of the Alliance.
While other Species were not as extreme as the Shadow Clan, most had made their own reservations in secret, with only a few committing the full force of their Species to the frontline battles.
After hesitating for a moment, the Giant King gritted his teeth and said, “Fine!
As long as you all can do it, the Giant Tribe can too!”
He had no choice but to agree.
The mess Carway had created on the frontline was too big, and he had to give an account to all parties.
Securing such an outcome was also considered a decent resolution.
As king after king made their statements, the matter was quickly settled.
The once tense atmosphere gradually eased, and the first crisis of the Alliance was resolved smoothly.
“Big brother, things are looking grim!
We’ve been running for over a day and still can’t shake off the enemy.
We ran off in such a hurry yesterday that we didn’t bring any food, and now everyone’s stomachs are growling.
If we keep running , I’m afraid we’ll starve before the enemy even catches up to us,” said the Evil-eyed Giant as his stomach growled in protest.
Before Carway could scold, his own stomach joined the chorus of protest.
It seemed that high-intensity activities like fleeing for one’s life were not sustainable on an empty stomach.
“Then let’s look around and try to scrounge up some food from nearby, just to fill our stomachs for now.
However, we must be quick.
Although we’re ahead, the deserters from other Species are close on our heels.
Tell the Clan members, we will reconvene here in two hours.
If anyone misses the time, they’re on their own!”
In the Ancient Era, Giants were carnivores.
Over time, they evolved to become omnivores.
Meat is preferred, but in its absence, bread, rice, potatoes…
If that fails, wild fruits, vegetables, even leaves can suffice.
It was their robust digestion that allowed their stubborn survival.
The Big Stomach King Species that failed to adapt have almost all disappeared from history.
Being omnivorous can fill the stomach, but the nutrition is clearly lacking compared to meat.
Today’s Giants are not as robust as those from the Ancient Era.
For Giants like Carway with good talent, who were intensively developed by the Clan, nutrition was generally adequate.
But for ordinary Giants, it was a different story.
Wild fruits, vegetables, leaves, grass…
provided limited nutrients, causing many Giants to be underdeveloped.