Upon hearing Hudson's answer, Caesar IV's brow furrowed even tighter.
In the vast Alpha Kingdom, the mobilizable forces amounted to only a few tens of thousands, yet he couldn't find fault with it.
Whether defending against Different Races or preventing the resurgence of a Magic Cataclysm, the kingdom's forces were constrained.
Even a few tens of thousands could only reinforce one allied nation. Splitting reinforcements could lead to sending men to their deaths.
Risking the core being exposed without solving the problem, it might be better to let each country withdraw their troops.
A Frankish detachment could disrupt the Clergy thoroughly, and as long as the Expeditionary Army was cautious, the problem shouldn't be significant.
"Let it be, if any country proposes to withdraw its troops, let them."
Notify the Expeditionary Army Corps, advising them to be cautious. If the situation worsens, they are free to decide whether to stay or leave."
