461 The Third Great War
“Well, let’s go back to the topic now. Where are we again??” Lucius asked which Fein answered. “About the Second Great War...”
“Right, about the Second Great War. Unlike the First Great War, the Second Great War is a war between races. You know, the likes, such as the Dragons, Elves, Dwarves, and Beastkins... Humans were the weakest and should have lost. But our wisdom is what made us surpass others. Humans are naturally clever and progressive. Just like what you have read in the book. We won because the other races became weak after years of peace, and our ancestors took advantage of that.
Well, that’s just about the Second Great War. Our victory is not a glorious thing since we had completely eradicated other races. But this is the reality. Although it’s not glorious, it’s needed. After all, only the fit could survive in this world. Though, who knows if the other races really got extinct, just like what the history books said?”
“So that’s what happened in the Second Great War. Really interesting... To think that mythical creatures like Dragon and Elves would lose to us.” Fein was immersed in the story that his eyes turned hazy.
“So what about the Third Great War?” Sofia was the one that asked this time.
It was the first time she heard a topic related to the Great Wars in her father’s mouth. After all, she doesn’t have an interest in such things. Yet after she heard the story, she gradually became interested in the details.
Lucius touched his eyebrows with a serene expression. “The Third Great War was by far the most bloody event in human history. Instead of calling it a war, it can be said that it was the biggest internal conflict...
You see, in the past, humans are just one family. We are very united and don’t discriminate against each other. There’s no yellow, black, white, or brown. Just humans... But because there are no external enemies anymore. Our ancestors fought with each other instead. Brought by peace, the leaders and the powerful people each had their own thoughts. All of them became greedy and wants to have a piece of the cake. Each of them wants different things and they have different goals.
These differences are what started the war. The once united race became divided. The whole continent was once just one empire. But now, it was divided into five, namely: South, North, West, East, and the Central Plains.”
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Lucian paused for a moment and saw that Fein and Sofia were listening intently to his words with full immersion. So he took a deep breath and decided to continue his narration.
“In the end, the South, East, West, North, and the Central Plains fought with each other for hundreds of years, until they nearly consumed before the war in the whole continent stopped... Comes with that, the peace we had attained in the present. So we have to cherish it.
The only problem was, some people do not want peace, and they are consumed with their greed for power and territory. Now, as you can see, there are skirmishes between the five regions. If not for the pressure of the demons, it’s possible that the Fourth Great War would occur!”
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Fein and Sofia were so immersed that they gasped at the same time. If a Fourth Great War really happens. The peace maintained for hundreds of years would crumble and bloodshed would ensue.
“What a terrible world we live in!” Sofia clenched her fist with distress on her face.
“Well, that’s just what reality is,” Fein muttered. “Although wars aren’t good. They are inevitable and what brings progress and peace...”
In his past life on Earth. The freedom that he enjoyed was the result of World War I and World War II. Human history on Earth was never a peaceful one. But a history filled with bloodshed, countries that each other’s throats. People would just realize one truth after the war. They would realize the true value of peace and order after they experience what is ‘True Pain’... It was human nature to continue without experiencing some kind of pain or setback. That’s why there’s regret is always for the last. One had to experience it first before one regrets it.
It’s the same case to achieve a long-time peace. Humans have to experience the pain of war or loss from the war before they could learn how to value peace after it. Of course, in reality, only the soldiers and citizens suffer in the war. The authorities or ruling class are solely the ones responsible for initiating war for their benefit.
Fein knew this truth, but he decided not to say anything. In the future, he decided that he would just clean them up if he had enough power. Although he’s not a good person in nature. He doesn’t like people who took advantage of the weak. After all, Fein had a bottom line in things. So if he sees something unpleasant, and he has the power, then he would clean it.
‘Trash should be cleaned and out where they belong.’ Fein felt anger in his heart.
Just thinking of the witches that killed his captain always puts him in a bad mood. The witches are also one of the trash that he has to clean up.
“Well, that’s all about it. This is a heavy topic that I don’t particularly like to talk about.” Lucius’ solemn expression was nowhere to see as he came back to his usual jovial self.
Fein nodded in agreement. Talking about wars was really a heavy and sensitive topic. “Thank you for taking your time. At least, I now knew what was going on between the regions. Well, it seems Aoi and the friends you mentioned are here...”
His perception had covered the entire mansion. Because of it, he felt a familiar presence enter the range of his perception along with two people with B rank degu capacity.
“Really?” Sofia’s eyes lit up. “Then I’ll go pick her up!”
Sofia didn’t even wait for Fein’s and Lucius’ response and immediately ran outside briskly.
“She’s really excited to meet her friend.” Lucius let out a chuckle while Fein, in turn, just shrugged it off.
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