Chapter 1019: Volume 33: Where to Go from Here, - 7: Sharing
Maha Gummi nodded, with other parts of Nicosia having already unified under their master’s banner, it was certain to put considerable pressure on the beastmen. Even though the beastmen had overwhelming military power, military power could not dictate everything. Without winning the recognition of the people in the conquered region, their rule would be fragile and short-lived.
To accept the civilization of mortals and evolve to a more advanced stage, the beastmen needed a certain amount of time and space restrictions. During this period, they would undoubtedly face the hostility and opposition from the conservative forces within their ranks. The slightest disturbance could provoke a fierce counterattack from the opposition.
Maha Gummi believed that the current beastmen leaders were also under considerable pressure as Jazair’s reform plans had not led to the urgently needed changes. Although the hostility of the mortal populace towards the beastmen had diminished, the desired cooperative and harmonious relationship was still far off.
Of course, during this time, her own side had not been sparing any efforts. Maha Gummi believed that the Northern Alliance, and even Bohemia and the Basarabians, just like her own side, were doing their utmost in this regard. When facing the beastmen, a formidable enemy, she believed that all sides would show no difference in their attitude.
Komer also noticed that Maha Gummi was unusually distracted and frowned, "Maha Gummi, what else is there? Do you have anything else to report or elaborate on?"
"Food prices have risen sharply, which has already caused complaints among the populace within our territory. The main reasons are the poor harvests in Silesia and Poznan, along with the hoarding by noble merchants in Homer and Galle. Additionally, the significant increase in food export prices from the countries along the middle and upper reaches of the Catania River has caused the food prices to soar across Nicosia, even affecting the stability within our own territory."
"Why would food prices in the countries along the middle and upper reaches of the Catania River rise?"
"The deteriorating relationships between Rosenborg and the surrounding countries have led to a high likelihood of war, causing local traders to hoard food instead of selling it. That’s probably the main reason."