Chapter 322 - 299: This War is Not Normal_2
The Laine Empire had just fought two major battles, one in the desert and one in the mountains. Although they emerged victorious from both, war does cost money, doesn’t it? Food, equipment, logistics—these are all substantial costs.
Because of Amberser’s intervention, the Desert Dwarves had more time to retreat and were able to do so at a more leisurely pace, taking most of their wealth with them. The cities in the desert seized by the Laine people had mostly been emptied. Although Laine gained a significant number of people, for a long time to come, the desert will be a financial burden to them, not likely to become self-sufficient for another three to five years.
While one side is a bottomless pit of expenses, on the other, they’re on constant guard against the orcs’ counterattacks, which amounts to a state of prolonged warfare. Here they need to continuously pour in troops and supplies, which is also a state of heavy spending.
And now, to send troops to Tiflin?
"Even if the Laine people have money, they wouldn’t possibly play like this, right? Aren’t they afraid of domestic problems?"
Faith alone cannot fill your stomach. For commoners who can barely stand due to hunger, how can they devote everything to the empire?
Amberser wasn’t very familiar with Laine’s economic status, but with the Elf Tribe significantly increasing the export of magical materials, Laine must have been affected. Coupled with the expenses of the two wars, their economy couldn’t be that great.
They had no internal conflicts that needed diverting, so why did they insist on fighting Tiflin at this time?
Katherine also saw this statement and said in surprise, "What reason does Laine have for sending troops against the Kingdom of Impure Hymns? In recent years, Tiflin has only been increasing the number of Gates of Hell at the border and has not had any direct confrontation with Laine. If Laine wants to attack this kingdom, they at least need a reason, right?"
Amberser chuckled and said, "Perhaps, Laine has become so degenerate now that they don’t even bother looking for a reason. With James Watson wavering, it’s clear he’s a rotten figure who cannot steer the big picture."