This threat came from the Otherworld's third strongest nation, the Sun Nation, under the joint deterrence of the Otherworld's fifth-ranked nation, the Eastern Nation.
On the field, the professional fighters of Ukle all gave rise to fear in their hearts.
Because they understood that their Ukle was just a small country ranked over forty, and they did not have the strength to contend against great powers like the Sun Nation and Eastern Nation.
However, for the past hundred years, the relations between Ukle and Dragon Nation had been very friendly. They were also unwilling to break that bond.
If it were merely this battle, it wouldn't matter, they could at worst suffer total defeat, but then use resurrection scrolls to come back. There wouldn't be any huge losses.
But everyone understood: the choice they made this time might influence the entire future.
Dragon Nation was a nation so strong that even the Seven-Nation Alliance would have difficulty toppling it.
Once targeted later by the Seven Nations, small nations like Ukle might only face annihilation.
So their confirmation was that they were facing a difficult decision.
"Sorry…", Having no other choice, Snow, the representative of Ukle, bowed toward Dragon Nation's direction, and in the end could only lead his nation's army to retreat.
Seeing this outcome, Higashino Araki was very satisfied, "Yoshi, one who knows the times is a hero. This is the wisest decision you've made."
On Thracian's side, they were still assisting Dragon Nation in resisting the beast tide.
At this moment, news from the surrounding people quickly spread.
"The troops of the Seven Nations are attacking. Ukle's people have already chosen to retreat. What should we do?"
"The Seven Nations are all top-tier powers of the Otherworld. We can't afford to provoke even one of them, let alone all seven joined together. Should we… retreat too? If we provoke them over this, we might implicate our entire Thracian Empire!"
Just as military morale was wavering—
The commander of this Thracian Empire army, the level 110 rare-grade Dark Warrior [Sparta], raised his sword and shouted, "WITHOUT MY ORDER, NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO RETREAT!"
"Those who violate this, will be slain!"
Sparta led by example, swinging his sword and killing several Soul Devourers under his blade.
Under the pitch-black armor, his gaze was firm and spirited.
Dragon Nation had helped their Thracian during their darkest times, providing much assistance.
Especially a hundred years ago, when Dragon Nation's Asura God had, in a scene just like today, helped Thracian Empire resist a wave of powerful beast tide, saving countless Thracian citizens from disaster.
Sparta's grandfather had been one of the people saved by the Asura God.
Thus, the stories about Dragon Nation and the Asura God's deeds had been passed down through generations in Thracian.
"A drop of grace should be repaid with a spring," Sparta stood on the corpse of a Soul Devourer, his gaze as firm as the sun, "I, Sparta, will never forget the kindness of the Asura God! As long as our Thracian Empire stands, no one will touch Dragon Nation!"
"Kill!"
Under Sparta's rallying cry, Thracian Empire's professionals killed the Soul Devourers even more fiercely.
And under the threat of the Seven Nations, many small countries also began to withdraw from the battlefield one after another.
Those participating in this support operation, aside from major forces like Bear Nation, Ukle, and Thracian, also included other nations ranked in the seventies, eighties, or even over one hundred.
Their reinforcements might only number in the thousands or tens of thousands, too insignificant.
Such weak nations were even less willing to offend the Seven Nations.
So even though Dragon Nation had once shown them kindness, and they remembered it, they could not risk their nations.
After all, their countries were already not rich, and many common people yearned just to survive.
Under such circumstances, they could not afford not to be "selfish."
On Dragon Nation's side, the professionals still bravely killed enemies.
In the livestream room, the viewers were filled with grief and anger.
[The Seven Nations are truly disgusting. They drove away all our allies.]
[Even Ukle has withdrawn.]
[Looks like relying on others is useless. And we used to always help them.]
[Hey, you can't really blame them. They're gambling with their entire nation's fate. If they lose, their country would be ruined….]
[Yeah, the fact that they traveled all this way to help us resist the beast tide was already not easy.]
[The Seven Nations' armies are all charging in. What now?]
———
[On the Battlefield]
The representative of Eastern Nation, Higashino Araki, met with the representative of the Cold Nation, Celebrity Eternal.
"Currently, most of Dragon Nation's allied forces have already been driven away by us. Only Bear Nation, Thracian, and a few small nations still refuse to retreat."
A cold light flickered in Celebrity Eternal's eyes, "Then let's eliminate them!"
"Let the Otherworld remember: the fate of those who oppose our Seven Nations is only death!"
"KILL!"
Amidst a wave of shouts—
The armies of the Seven Nations, Cold Nation, Eastern Nation, Batan, Scarif, Beacon, Sun Nation, and Okaman, attacked from all directions toward Dragon Nation.
The armies of the Seven Nations surged forth. Their combined numbers were at least several million.
Such a massive army exuded overwhelming momentum.
Very soon, the armies of the Seven Nations surrounded the professionals of Dragon Nation, Bear Nation, Thracian, launching a fierce assault.
On Bear Nation's side, the Saber Athena unleashed Military Soul, slaying several Batan professionals who charged toward her.
Just then, the Cold Nation's famed archer, Celebrity Eternal, broke through the defense line and directly launched a surprise attack toward Athena.
Scanning Athena up and down, Celebrity Eternal revealed a slightly lecherous smile, "Not bad looking. Your figure is just my type."
"A top-grade like you dying would be such a waste. Why sell your life for a dying Dragon Nation? Why not come with me instead?"
"Our Cold Nation has high status and great power, backed by the Otherworld's number one—Beacon Nation. Countless strong nations serve under us. If your Bear Nation allies with our Cold Nation, your future will be bright!"
Athena gazed coldly at Celebrity Eternal, "The one who's dying, is you."
"Our Bear Nation and Dragon Nation will never perish!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Cousin Big Brother Garuda suddenly jumped out of nowhere.
He gave Celebrity Eternal a friendly international gesture(middle finger), "You ugly freak, looking like an Avatar, you think you're worthy?"
"Other than Zero, no one gets to take the place of my precious brother-in-law!"
Hearing this, Celebrity Eternal was not angry but laughed instead, "Too bad, Zero is already dead. Is your little sister going to stay unmarried forever?"
"None of your damn business. Not just my sister, even I wouldn't give a second glance to a toad like you dreaming of eating swan meat!"
Not just the Bear Nationns.
Even Cold Nation teammates beside Celebrity Eternal couldn't help but snicker.
Celebrity Eternal, furious beyond reason, "I laugh at your *!"
"Looks like you're tired of living, ah si!"
Celebrity Eternal raised his bow and aimed directly at Garuda, "I'll send you to hell!"
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