"Hudson might be using this as an opportunity to eliminate dissidents!"
The Hawkman Emperor followed up smoothly.
The logic is now a closed loop—this has to be Hudson's doing.
When dealing with such despicable enemies who even scheme against their own people, falling into traps is only natural.
With the biggest issue resolved, the internal conflicts within the Orc Empire have finally been temporarily alleviated.
...
At the Jade Palace, upon receiving the news of the war's end, Caesar IV was utterly stunned.
Just a few days ago, Hudson had claimed the war situation was so critical that he didn't even have time to attend the Alliance Council meeting. And now, in the blink of an eye, the war was over.
After reading the battle report, Caesar IV's mouth formed an "O" shape, his mind flooded with disbelief.
Such an absurd story wouldn't even be believable in a play, yet it had unfolded right beside him in reality.