A weakened Empire holding massive resources was like a wounded beast bleeding in front of hungry predators.
If the four Empires successfully swallowed Arcadia...
Then not only would they recover the losses they suffered during the previous war, but their national strength would rise even further afterward.With such huge benefits lying in front of them...
Who would not be tempted?
That was the reality.
But from what Ethan learned, greed was not the only reason behind this sudden war.
There were several other factors involved.
For one...
Many people among the other Empires had already grown dissatisfied with Arcadia over the past few decades.
Arcadia had continuously caused one disturbance after another while pursuing aggressive expansion and reckless military campaigns.
It created instability constantly.
And after the failed war against the Demon Alliance, many forces directly blamed Arcadia for dragging everyone into disaster.
