Chapter 641: Volume Seventeen: Dark Descends on Earth - Twelve: Fox Clan Queen
As the king of the Beamon Kingdom, Shami Taegor’s attitude was of utmost importance. Originally, he had not quite agreed with Christine’s views, but this time he seemed to have had a realization. Although his face was expressionless, which was necessary to maintain the dignity required of a king, the contemplative look in his bright, shining eyes excited Christine. To change the mind of someone as steadfast as a rock took considerable willpower, but she had chosen her opportunity well this time. The battering ram, created by the mortals, had shown its extraordinary utility in combat, allowing the beastmen to easily breach their sturdy strongholds. Although this was largely due to the mortal warriors’ morale being shattered by the advent of the battering ram, it was undeniable that it played a significant role in the subsequent battles.
The continuous volleys of arrows and powerful crossbows of the mortals also greatly stimulated the Beamon king. He saw that despite the Beamon warriors’ valiant, fearless charges, they were being injured and killed by those lowly mortals using various means. He should also realize that victories cannot be won merely through bravery and passion—war is ultimately decided by the strength or weakness of martial power.
The strength or weakness of martial power also includes the quality of equipment and the application of strategies and tactics. The use of strategies and tactics can change the entire course of a war, an idea that these battle-hardened chiefs have gradually come to accept. However, issues such as the quality of weapons and equipment, logistical elements, and support measures have not yet been fully recognized by these individuals. Yet the mortals had long been keenly aware of this, as evidenced by the sheepskin scroll obtained from St. Nicholas Fortress. This was probably the main reason why the Beamon tribe frequently suffered setbacks in their southern expeditions.
Looking at the seemingly understanding yet confused expressions of Moda and Mouni, Christine felt disappointed. They did not fully grasp the meaning in her words, but these two were the strongest tribes in the Beamon Kingdom, a reality that Christine could not change.
Moda’s Bear Clan warriors were always comparable to the Wolf riders, one known for its resilience and the other for its swift ferocity. But most importantly was the Cow Tribe. Although Christine had no fondness for Mouni, she could not ignore the Cow Tribe’s power. They were the most important force in the Beamon Kingdom. Although they were not suited to be kings, their role was indubitable and could not be neglected by anyone. It could be said that Carter lost the throne not because of his own doing, but because of Mouni’s friendship with Shami from a young age. It was Mouni’s support for Shami that allowed Shami Taegor to forcefully take the king’s seat in the Beastman Alliance.
The power of the Cow Tribe was not only reflected in their combat strength; they were the most significant builders in the Beamon Kingdom, a burden the other tribes could hardly bear. All the major labor and construction within the Beamon Kingdom depended mainly on the Cow Tribe and their vassals, the Horse Tribe and the Sheep Tribe. This was undeniable. The Tiger Clan and the Bear Clan had always been long-term allies; the Wolf Clan and the Fox Clan were always a natural alliance; the Snake Tribe maintained neutrality by never intervening in the fight for leadership. In fact, the support of the Cow Tribe essentially decided the emergence of the Beamon ruler.
Fortunately, both Mouni and Moda had always revered Shami above all others, and as long as Shami understood the principles, even if they themselves did not quite grasp them, they would support Shami’s decisions unconditionally. As for Dashler Schnecke, he too would only follow the king and is unlikely to have other ideas.
"Christine makes sense. Look at our performance this time; although we achieved a tremendous victory, we must understand that the battering ram came from the mortals. It only became an opportunity for us because the mortals were backstabbing each other, and thus we won so smoothly. Now consider the quality of the weapons and equipment we have seized—each one is several times better than what our warriors have been using. Although our warriors do not fear sacrifice, they are still our citizens, and as chiefs, it is our duty to create safer combat conditions for them—it’s our responsibility!" Shami authoritatively waved his hand, drawing all the chiefs’ gazes. There was no doubt that the Tiger Clan leader was the most majestic choice for king, and even Christine, who had always supported Carter, had to admit that Shami indeed appeared more suitable to represent the Beamon Kingdom compared to Carter.