Chapter 1076 946: Interlopers and Confidence

"Madam, have you heard of the 'Regeneration Corps' that appeared on the Eastern Line battlefield of the Old Continent? Our allies need professionals like you to provide guidance on areas related to [Death]."

In the banquet hall, Deputy Prime Minister Erich was holding a wine glass, chatting with a noblewoman in a peacock green evening dress, with an ageless, dignified beauty, about the latest battlefield developments.

"Is it the unknown force that actually controls Clarence Duchy and Bukhara Principality? I heard the Alliance Army and the Heimar Kingdom Military initially intended to make that area the main battlefield of the Eastern Line.

What? The retreat of both armies is not enough? The 'Regeneration Corps' have already emerged?"

Lady Crow Ye He'er, the highest-ranked operant in the Federation among the Duchies, clinked glasses with Erich, the Federation government's second-in-command, in a very casual tone.

Previously, the targets of international bankers' flooding were not only the lower-level populace but also the power holders in each state and affiliated nation within the Golden Palm Federation.

By artificially manufacturing debt crises, highly autonomous state governments went bankrupt one after the other, then were harvested, infiltrated, and controlled by bankers, with the economic, political, and military lifelines completely held.

Using these soft knife-like economic measures, the Federation government's power was peacefully concentrated, also constantly enhancing the authority of the 'God of Wealth and Capital' in practice.

These were the proud achievements of the previous generation of 'Eye of Wealth' rulers, many of whom were able to enter the Celestial Palace filled with boundless wealth after death due to such achievements.

In this internal power struggle without bloodshed.

Even Lady Crow Ye He'er and the earliest batch of big players possessing stronger Extraordinary Power had no choice but to accept the fact of the power center shift.

Including Yellen, back by the 'Chaos Worm,' and Bradley, offspring of the 'Just Angel,' were powerless regarding such matters and could not involve the Demigods behind them.

Then a 'middle-aged gentleman,' intimately holding Ye He'er's arm, continued her words:

"Prime Minister, I have studied the intelligence sent back from the front line; the 'Regeneration Corps' do not delve into the orthodox [Death] domain, but rather an alternative 'medicine' befavored by the [World's Favor].

Relying on limb reattachment, organ transplantation, head-swapping, resurrection of the dead, and a series of 'Artificial People' technologies, they established a 'Regeneration Corps' with great combat power and Life Force.

The most important thing is that they do not belong to already deceased undead entities, but still count as living beings.

Our 'Mourning Church' is quite interested in such existing forms; after all, the church is also the third-largest shareholder in the Federation's Ministry of Health, oh, it's 'Maxson Pharmaceutical Company.'

The last sentence seems somewhat discordant with a 'Shaman' profession overflowing with earthy smells but rather coincides with the capitalists governing the country.

Deputy Prime Minister wasn't surprised at all.

This gentleman is also considered an acquaintance, Alfred, a Nimaster 'Great Shaman' and major steward who rose in the 'Mourning Church' in the last decade, deeply trusted by Lady Crow.

Moreover, many suspect there is some... hmm, deeper relationship beyond mere Totem God and Holy Professional between the two, unknown to outsiders.

Although the deputy prime minister felt subtly about it, as a seasoned [Politician], his innately instilled skill [Two-faced] wouldn't allow his true emotions to show on his face.

And unbeknownst to him, the 'Great Shaman' Alfred opposite him is even more 'Two-faced' than himself.

In fact, even if a 'Royal Authority Angel' were to visit, breaking their head would never suspect that the [Monarch's Shield] big BOSS furiously raiding led by the [International Democratic Alliance] would appear here!

As for when this "Two-faced" nature began, whether it started from 'Fred' when creating the Vest, or was a recent spontaneous intent, only Aiven himself knows.

Anyway, with His current power, maintaining hundreds to thousands of Tier 3 avatars simultaneously is extremely easy.

And as a [Demigod], He sees the deep logic represented by the 'Regeneration Corps' more clearly.

That is, the originally hiding [Truth Embodiments], whether in every corner of the world or other worlds, also began messing amid the collapse of Material World's order.

Compared to those Evil Gods already having camp affiliation, these lone creatures might be the biggest destabilizing factors.

Many old monsters who completed [Truth Embodiments] don't need to drag families or followers, having a carefree existence, and without needing to cultivate believers like Demigods, can roam freely.

Besides Aiven's own camp, perhaps all [Truth Embodiments] combined are only a dozen or so, far fewer than the number of Demigods on the continent.

Yet they are the most creative group and can easily rise with the tide.

Probably several small countries have already been secretly overturned.

No one can figure out their true camp affiliation, who knows when one might suddenly jump out from some corner or crevice causing trouble.

However.

Besides the Sak Empire on Source Continent launching an all-out attack on Hilus, other battlefields are still in the warm-up stage for the time being.

Although the arms race and various frictions between both sides have persisted for many years, neither the declaring party nor the responding party has fought such all-out wars.

After declaring war, whether it's war mobilization for citizens or troop deployment, material transportation requires time.

Even Aiven, in the name of the command, started reallocating numerous allied troops from the Peacock Islands and Southern Continent colonies: Negritos, Anuma People, thrown onto the four major battlefields.

In reality, they are a veritable cannon fodder species.

At this moment, Aiven raised an eyebrow slightly, having suddenly heard an interesting greeting at the entrance of the banquet hall.

"Good day, Mr. Chairman. Your personal presence truly makes this fundraising gala shine."

The interest lies not in the greeting itself, but in the identities of the parties involved.

Mr. Ludendorff, the Prime Minister and head of the Federation, astonishingly greeted Argo, the executive chairman of the "Eye of Wealth," with great humbleness.

However, everyone else was not surprised.

To win an election, two things are needed. The first is money, and the second is still money.

The process of securing money inevitably leads to corruption; once the money is received, one must cater to the interests of the money providers.

What determines a politician's destiny is not the voters, but the capitalists who control the money.

In the Federation and all democratic countries, this is the conventional political ecology.

With the arrival of the leading figures, the fundraising gala officially began. As the name suggests, the primary purpose of this gala was to raise funds for the upcoming war.

"Thank you to Mr. Tom Hanks of 'Caterpillar Industrial Company' for the donation of 1,500 Golden Lions (converted)."

"Thank you to Mr. Majeri of 'Thunder God Military Industry' for the donation of 2,000 Golden Lions."

"Ah, thank you to Mr. Fritz representing the board of 'Philip Morris International Inc.' for the donation of 5,000 Golden Lions!"

"..."

Aiven watched coldly as the group of "patriots" donated increasingly high amounts, as if they were not cutting flesh but bidding on a well-trained beautiful Heimar dancer at an auction.

The reporters recorded all this with their audio recorders and cameras, covering every angle.

Of course, everyone understood the rules.

The gentry's money would be returned in full, while the common people's money would be split seventy-thirty.

Upon hearing the name of Mr. Fritz and "Philip Morris International Inc.," Aiven's mouth curled into an amused smile.

Outsiders would never guess that this seemingly compassionate patriot is now the largest seller of smuggled grain in the Federation! And the buyer? Naturally, it is the hostile duchy.

Still smuggling grain at this time? Isn't this selling out the country?

Well, what is there that a capitalist wouldn't sell?

If one doesn't dare to sell even the noose that might hang them in the future, then they're simply disgracing the capitalists, and a thinning wallet would cry!

Whether their reserves are sufficient is genuinely not their concern.

A qualified capitalist would absolutely not refuse those glittering little things.

In reality, the equally "donative" Thunder God Military Industry is not what you would call benevolent either.

All the arms companies in the Federation are private enterprises.

Currently, led by Thunder God Military Industry, almost equivalent to the Federation's Ministry of Defense, a series of armament enterprises.

They are discussing not whether the Federation's strategic materials are sufficient, but how much money they can still get from the government for a flapping wing machine that seems slightly outdated?

At this moment, is there still a necessity for new weapon development? If the war ends prematurely, wouldn't the expensive research and development costs go down the drain?

With the fundraising part ending, the joyous upper-level ball commenced.

In a society dominated by capital, the atmosphere is naturally very open. Whether it's an ordinary socialite or a lady from high society, most beautiful young women were dressed in seductive, alluring evening gowns.

Those dazzling white thighs and rounded hips truly are the epitome of sinful capitalist decadence.

With integrity and propriety, Aiven, of course, did not partake, simply sipping the red wine poured by Ye He'er.

Looking at the big capitalists, still immersed in their plans for getting rich, he gained much more confidence about the war's outcome.

"Though ignorance is bliss, I think it's time you capitalists, so long detached from the masses, experienced what wartime brutality and social backlash are truly like.

Moreover, dragging out this war may prove beneficial in itself..."

Because.

Since the war began, the "Life Tree" continuously connected to the "Sanctity," "Wisdom," and "Frost Mist" springs has already begun growing rapidly once more!