Even if there are fearless warriors, they wouldn't foolishly come running to challenge him to a duel.

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After a brief exchange of pleasantries, everyone took their seats.

Those participating in this mission were Sanctuary powerhouses, ostensibly bearing the identity of guards, but cannot truly be regarded as mere guards.

"Your Highness, you should keep a low profile.

If word of today's events gets out, it won't be good for your reputation."

Hudson said softly.

These words were not only addressed to Princess Madelena but also intended for all present.

Some matters require stating one's stance beforehand.

Princess Madelena, having obtained all memories of the Goddess of Calamity, was certainly not someone who would remain quiet and compliant; her future would surely be marked by tumult.

Hudson did not wish to become entangled, misunderstood, and ultimately dragged down.

"Marshal, as long as the Kingdom can win the war, my personal reputation doesn't count for much.

Moreover, while the Orcs have their eyes on us, an extra story for cover can provide better concealment."

Princess Madelena's calm response was stirring, but it did not cause the slightest ripple.

Neither Hudson nor the Sanctuary Powerhouses treated it as anything of importance.

Real or fake, it mattered not.

The Kingdom's action against the Orcs is based on results, not intentions; what everyone wants are results, the process is actually irrelevant.

Even the Sanctuary powerhouses from The Royal Family did not voice any opposition.

As for Princess Madelena's reputation, it was already at rock bottom, without any room to fall further.

"Your Highness is truly noble!

Let's not dwell on idle talk; the reinforcements of the Alien Coalition have already arrived in the Orc Empire.

According to the intelligence we've gathered, the number of enemy powerhouses slightly exceeds that of the Kingdom, and hidden forces cannot be ruled out.

To ensure smooth progress of the subsequent army, we must lay a trap in advance and cut off some of the enemy's wings.

My plan is to use smuggling caravans as cover, secretly infiltrate the Orc Empire, and launch a surprise attack when the opportunity arises.

The tentative target is the Bakuo'er Tribe.

This tribe is among the invaders' controlled tribes, the most powerful one, and has already exposed its position.

The Orcs have many places to pacify, they will definitely disperse their forces in the early stages, which is our opportunity.

This is merely a draft of an operation, if anyone has opinions, feel free to bring them up."

As Hudson finished speaking, everyone shifted their gaze to Princess Madelena.

Laying a trap in advance is inherently a gamble on luck.

If there's no way to ensure one's luck, then efforts must be made to diminish the enemy's luck.

In this regard, Princess Madelena is a professional.

Before she resolved the memories, even relying purely on instinctual output, she managed to ruin countless pursuers and earned the illustrious title of "Goddess of Misfortune."

If the power could be actively controlled, who knows how great its might could be.

"Marshal's plan is very good.

The enemy must disperse their forces if they want to quell domestic chaos before we send troops.

But simply waiting for the enemy to take the bait is completely uncertain regarding how many enemies would be drawn.

If we only manage to kill one or two enemy powerhouses, the impact on the entire battle is actually not significant."

Princess Madelena said slowly.

Seemingly not denying Hudson's proposal, yet she exposed all its weaknesses.

Undoubtedly, this was a move to gain a voice in the operation.

"Haha…

This is just a part of the operation, Your Highness may proceed accordingly with the rest, the intelligence department will fully support the collaboration."

After a burst of laughter, Hudson said.

Better to deal with ambition than to deal with a lack of vision.

Infiltrating behind enemy lines is not a task, Princess Madelena is willing to take charge, he doesn't mind handing it all over.

This accomplishment may be of significant use to others, but for Hudson, it's completely dispensable.

"Marshal, are you not participating in this mission?"

Princess Madelena asked in surprise.

In her impression, Hudson is someone with a strong desire for control.

Dominating military power in the Kingdom for a long time without letting go, even Caesar IV needs this Marshal's nod for any moves in the army.

Logically speaking, in such a critical operation, Hudson should personally lead the team.

"The front-line army is amassing, there is a lot of work to do, I, as the Commander, cannot leave for a while.

For deep infiltration this time, Your Highness only needs to consult with the Respected Ones.

How many enemies are killed is secondary; the key is that everyone must make a full retreat."

All truthfully said, Hudson indeed has no interest in this mission.

Rather than going to the plains to face the harsh elements, he'd prefer to stay at home.

If Princess Madelena wants to establish prestige, then give her the chance.

Regardless of whether in the Court or army, Princess Madelena has no foundation.

Even if she manages to make a name for herself, it would be difficult to set up a team in the short term.

Take Alpha the First as an example, as the founder of the nation, his fame soared immediately.

Yet when it came time to seize power, no one would comply.

Apprehension is one aspect, more importantly, there is a lack of a cohesive team.

If they are not his own people, simply bearing the virtual title of the founder of the nation, who would be willing to risk their lives with him!

As Hudson knew, this founder of the nation did not truly become silent and has been secretly forming factions behind the scenes.

Unfortunately, only a few wish to change leaders, those he managed to recruit were the disillusioned nobles of the Kingdom.

A seemingly large group, but in fact, disorganized, and they still lack military power.

It's even harder for Princess Madelena to form a team, not only unable to recruit those with actual power, even when trying to recruit disillusioned nobles, they're the ones left by Alpha the First's selection.

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