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Chapter 102 - 102 92 The Essence of Grouping_2

102: Chapter 92, The Essence of Grouping_2 102: Chapter 92, The Essence of Grouping_2 “There’s no need to delve into these details.

Given our current status, we are not in a position to handle this.

After all, our words won’t hold any weight, why waste our breath here!

Just secure the scene; His Excellency the Governor will arrive in Dardiel City soon.

When the time comes, report directly to him and he will make a fair judgement.”

Such a professional way to pass the buck almost choked Baron West to death.

Once the Governor gives his decision, Hudson’s matter will be closed, but his troubles are just beginning.

Not to mention the responsibility as a host to maintain order, just the identity of the leader of the northern aristocracy requires him to continue following up.

If there are no surprises, the next one to dispute with him won’t be a small fish like Hudson, but a high-ranking official in the Governor’s Mansion.

Rather than dispute with officials in the Governor’s Mansion, it is better to settle the matter now, at least this way he can retain the initiative.

“I didn’t expect to meet the famous Divine Archery Knight here.

It’s indeed a surprise.

But you seem to be protecting this man, could it be…”

Having his identity revealed didn’t surprise Hudson at all.

With the emblematic Earth Bear present, very few people wouldn’t recognize him.

However, this dodging and elusive way of speaking, leaving thoughts hanging in the air, truly disgusted him.

“Whether it’s this or that, it doesn’t matter.

Baron West, instead of caring about these details, you should hurry to rescue the injured.

I presume even if this unfortunate chap had offended you before, with your moral integrity, you would not stand by and let him die, would you?”

Hudson retorted without mincing his words.

Since he dared to shift blame to him, he cannot blame him for countering.

It’s odd to Hudson that he doesn’t seem to have offended this person, yet once his identity is revealed, this man shows open hostility towards him.

Is there a possible conflict of interest between the two?

Indeed, there could be, but it is all latent.

Does the man before me appear to be a fool?

If possible latent conflicts of interest warrant making an enemy, then everyone in the world would become an enemy.

It’s akin to choosing not to eat or drink because you might choke and die.

Not understanding the reasons doesn’t prevent a conflict from arising.

If someone draws a blade on him, Hudson certainly won’t back down.

Even though Baron West is the most powerful noble in the two counties, should they face off against each other, it’s not yet certain who will be worse off!

Hudson didn’t think that all the northern aristocrats would truly follow his commands.

Even if they are family servants and descendants of the Felix family, they might not necessarily take this illegitimate son seriously.

The two were at a stalemate, and the onlookers divided into two groups.

From their eager looks, they seemed to hope the two would start a fight right there.

Obviously, that’s impossible.

Taking violent action on another’s turf would certainly lead to self-inflicted trouble.

Hudson, a cautious man as he was, would surely not choose a violent solution.

Baron West also dared not take action; as a host, failure to maintain order would be bad enough, but if he personally started a fight with a guest, his reputation would be truly tarnished.

In fact, he was already regretful.

Though he suspected Hudson of colluding with his competitor, he could settle accounts with him later.

There is no need to fall out at this point.

After having stabbed each other in the back, neither had any advantage, but both had been put in a compromising position by the other.

If they continued to fight this way, these two hapless fools, who were not really involved in this incident, might eventually be drawn into it.

“Baron Hudson need not worry himself.

To avoid any mishap, I have already sent for a priest,” said West, with a detached manner.

Although what he said was true, it was only half the truth.

He did indeed call for a priest early on, but the local nobles, who were the true money behind these people, didn’t heed his call.

Finding a willing priest was difficult enough, but that fellow happened to have past disputes with the Felix family, which put him in a quandary.

The priest verbally promised to help, but then disappeared.

“That would be best.

Since Baron West is already prepared, then we will leave the injured man to you and rest assured.

Everyone disperse, let Baron West handle it.

We do not need to stay here and cause more trouble.”

Having said that, Hudson turned to leave, regardless of whether Baron West was willing to take on this mess, giving him no chance to refuse.

The local nobles who had come to their senses followed without hesitation.

It’s the northern nobility who are in trouble, so they decided to throw the hot potato at them.

Nobody wanted to stay behind and be witnesses for the other side.

Anyway, the person is still alive, it’s just an assault case.

If something happens down the line and someone dies, without the testimonies of the local nobles, it will be a difficult situation.

Since Hudson has already assigned blame, the injured man has had conflicts with Baron West.

Regardless if it was true, the local aristocrats chose to believe this claim.

If the injured man unfortunately dies, then there will be two suspects – a perfect messy situation.

Of course, the matter of Baron West having a grudge against the injured man was entirely Hudson’s fabrication and wouldn’t hold up under scrutiny.

In a court case, it would be more disadvantageous for the noble who attacked.

But even a mess is better than taking the full blame.

They all mingle in the same circles and have some goodwill towards each other; they have to take care of their own.

Even if they are aware of their own responsibility, at such a critical time, they need to help friends over principles.

This is the essence of sticking together for warmth.