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Chapter 186 - 186 120 Rights and Responsibilities_2

186: Chapter 120, Rights and Responsibilities_2 186: Chapter 120, Rights and Responsibilities_2 This time I couldn’t trap those guys in the net, so it won’t be that easy to scheme against them in the future!

There is likely going to be further unrest in Wharton County.

But at this moment, there’s no time to worry about all of that.

The position of Prefectural Governor must be secured soon to avoid complications.

However unlucky we might be, we’re still better off than those two in Layton County.

Once an equilibrium of power is established, even if the Kingdom assigns a Governor, the other side will not accept defeat easily.

Both sides have their strengths, neither being able to subdue the other for a long time.

It seems we won’t be bored in the days to come.”

Baron Caryo said in a schadenfreude tone.

Happiness is relative.

He may find it hard to completely control Wharton County, but his neighboring rivals have divided into two major factions.

The native nobles are deeply rooted with many close friends and family around, giving them an absolute advantage in public opinion.

The Northern aristocracy possess strong military power and influential backers, giving them a higher political say.

These two groups opposing each other, it won’t be a quick process to determine a winner.

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In Dardiel City, ever since Hudson called a meeting of his minions, Baron West’s mood has never improved.

An enemy he thought he could easily dismiss has now grown into a major concern.

The timing for a military solution has permanently passed.

Just looking at the strength on paper, the 700 soldiers under his command are not a match for the two infantry units of the Mountain Domain.

Even if Baron West has a hundred cavalry, the other side has a terrifying Divine Archer!

From three hundred steps away, he never misses a shot, even able to release five arrows at once, it’s simply irrational.

If a battle commences, Baron West’s biggest concern is not the other side’s accurate shooting, but rather their poor aim.

From such a long distance, if they accidentally target the wrong person, he might end up being taken down as well.

The Divine Archer is a nightmare for any ordinary knight.

In front of such an abnormality, knights and ordinary soldiers receive the same treatment.

He can’t win one-on-one, and the probability of winning in a group is also not high.

Although the native nobles don’t have many effective troops, their serf soldiers are plentiful.

Many ants might not be able to bite an elephant to death, but with enough serf soldiers, they can definitely make achievements.

Armed with a six to seven-meter spear, even random thrusts will yield results.

Any rational noble will think thrice before engaging in a losing battle.

Given the current state of affairs, Baron West doesn’t believe he still has the ability to command freely.

At the very least the most annoying Baron Kailet is unlikely to follow his command.

It’s all a matter of interest.

The Maple Domain is right at the doorstep of the Mountain Domain.

No matter how much they discuss team interests, they must prioritize their safety first.

Just like the native nobles near Dardiel City, they also do not dare to join Hudson’s team.

It is written into geopolitical arrangements.

“Send someone to ask them what they are up to, why did they place an order with the Mountain Domain?

There are so many weapons merchants in the Alpha Kingdom, they can buy from anywhere.

They knew about my conflict with Hudson and still went to the Mountain Domain to buy, clearly they are…”

Baron West exploded in anger.

If it was other regional nobles, although he would be unhappy with them placing orders with the Mountain Domain, he would not say much.

How they choose their goods is their freedom.

But this time is different, although the orders were split up and placed under multiple aliases, the strong Northern accent quickly attracted the attention of the observant.

Other people might have to spend some effort trying to find out their origin, but as a fellow northerner, Baron West quickly identified their identities.

A group of slave traders daring to mess with him.

Did they truly believe that he, the illegitimate son of a Grand Duke, was an easy target?

Back in his days in the Northland, he, West, was also a little overlord among the second generation nobility, not afraid to fight anyone when crossed.

Although due to his awkward identity, he could never join the top circles, yet he was a leader of the second-tier circles.

“Young Master, this isn’t the right time for rash actions.

The group of slave traders hold considerable power, and we have quite a distance from the Northland, we no longer hold sway over them.

Should we really bother the master over such a small matter?”

Steward Faren hastily advised.

The status of an illegitimate child varies, it completely depends on the attentions of the father.

If Grand Duke Cavadia pays attention, nobody dares to underestimate West.

That was then, this is now.

When he was in the Northland, West could complain to his father anytime, and under the influence of Grand Duke Cavadia, those slave traders naturally did not dare to offend West, a second-generation noble.

With the great distance now, even complaining has become difficult.

Especially when distance allows familial bonds to gradually fade with the passage of time, Baron West naturally dares not squander such resources recklessly.

“Humph!”

“We’ll keep a record of this debt.

With such a large amount of weapons and equipment entering the Northland, it’s unlikely they are all for personal use.

Given the poor quality of what Hudson produces, only Orcs might be interested.

Perhaps these guys plan to smuggle weapons to the Orc Empire for huge profits.

Arrange for someone to expose this.

Let those annoying Kingdom anti-smuggling investigators hunt for them!”

Baron West suggested coldly.

There’s an understanding among the Northern nobility that no matter what happens, everyone must not provide any assistance to the Kingdom’s anti-smuggling investigators, let alone tip them off.