Chapter 142, The King's Secret Orders_2

The words of Earl Piers sent a shiver through everyone present. The expressions on their faces became solemn.

Conscription of all citizens?

What a crazy idea.

While it seemed to be a secret decree from Caesar III, the fact that it was brought up here meant that the major powers within the kingdom had already discussed it in advance.

Hudson wasn't sure about the specifics, but he knew something big was going on. Apparently, these influential forces sensed a danger that provoked such a significant reaction.

No matter whether this plan could be realized in the end, its political posturing alone was terrifying.

This implied that in case of a significant defeat on the front line, the Alpha Kingdom would genuinely enter a state of universal conscription. Regardless of their training, all able-bodied men would be armed and sent to the battlefield.

After some hesitation, Hudson still chose not to speak. Racial wars were always the most brutal—it was a fight for survival.