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Chapter 546 - 546 111 Clergy's Decision_3

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According to the Border Defence Army, the evil dragon descended from the sky, demanding gold and the princess from the guards.

It was only after Earl Hudson intervened and negotiated with the dragon that it left.

There are many different versions of what was specifically said.

Some say the dragon was frightened away by Hudson; others say that Hudson patiently explained to the dragon that there were no…”

Listening to the report of his subordinate, Torsten’s expression worsened.

No matter which version was true, none could prove that the dragon’s attack on Nadersenburg was related to Hudson.

The information gathered only proved one result – Earl Hudson was formidable enough to dispatch the dragon with a few words.

Perhaps sensing the change in his mood, the young officer responsible for gathering the news hastily swallowed the rest of what he had to say.

It wasn’t his subordinate’s fault for not catching the mood.

The feud with the Koslow clan was a part of the Rocknard family’s dark history.

The embittered members of the Koslow family must remember this in their hearts and always seek opportunities for revenge.

The victorious Rocknard family, on the other hand, didn’t work as hard in this regard.

Over the past years, there were thousands of nobles beneath their feet.

Who could remember every fallen family!

There were plenty seeking revenge, but after all these years, the Rocknard family was still prosperous, while their enemies had turned into dust one by one.

If it weren’t for Hudson’s sudden rise to power, they would have forgotten about this particular enemy while researching family records.

Recalling the enemy was a reminder of their dark history.

It was sufficient for the upper echelons of the family to know; there was no need to let everyone else know.

“I understand the situation.

You may leave!”

Torsten spoke, his commanding tone gloomy.

The mine their ancestors left was detonated suddenly, and those of the younger generation could only swallow their grudges.

Even if they were willing to reconcile the past and let old grudges fade away, the Koslow family would never agree!

Knowing that the dragon attack might be related to Hudson, but without any evidence, they couldn’t plead their case even if they wanted to.

“This is troublesome.

This matter is really difficult to deal with!”

Sighing, Torsten quietly voiced his concerns again.

“No!

We must find a way to bring down Hudson.

If he continues to serve as the Commander of the Border Defense Army, our family will be in danger!”

He may have decided on this course of action, but as for how to do it, he had no idea.

The influence of the Rocknard family was indeed strong, but they couldn’t control the decisions of the Kingdom.

At least, the position of the Commander of the Border Defense Army couldn’t be determined by their word alone.

Wanting to bring down Hudson, they not only needed to find his weakness, but also a suitable replacement.

If the Kingdom had a better choice, a high-ranking key position like this would never go to a suddenly risen upstart like Hudson.

The most capable generals were all in the Northern Expedition Army.

Of the commanders left in the Kingdom, Hudson’s military achievements were the most impressive.

Suddenly wanting to replace him, it wasn’t just a challenge for the Rocknard family, even the King would find it impossible.

The first to oppose the move wouldn’t be from others, but rather from the most crucial allies of the Rocknard family.

The five great houses of Northland shared the same breath, yet everyone had their own calculations.

Hudson serving as the Commander of the Border Defense Army threatened only the Rocknard family; if an incapable person took over, all the families of Northland would be endangered.

The front line conflict escalated.

Whether the Northern Expedition Army could retreat unscathed was uncertain.

The Human Alliance’s reinforcements hadn’t arrived yet.

If the Orcs defeated the Northern Expedition Army and tried to push south again, the Border Army would be everyone’s last line of defense.

Not having a capable military leader serve as a frontline commander, everyone felt uncertain!

Given such a significant backdrop, everyone was looking out for themselves.

Who would care about the Rocknard family?

In a sense, wanting to bring down Hudson was to oppose most of the nobility in the Kingdom.

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