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Chapter 643 - 643 158 The Knife That Does Not Leak Water_3

643: Chapter 158: The Knife That Does Not Leak Water_3 643: Chapter 158: The Knife That Does Not Leak Water_3 “Earl Hudson, this matter is significant, and I can’t make a decision just yet.

How about we convene a meeting of the Logistics Department and let everyone discuss and decide together?”

As a loyal servant, Grand Duke Aefero should have reported to the king.

However, it’s clear that he is reluctant to throw such a hot potato to King Caesar III and put him in a difficult position.

It is inevitable that the Nobles of the North will be offended by this matter.

It is better for Hudson, as the Commander in Chief, to take the blame.

With this in mind, he suddenly realized that Hudson acquiring the Red Dragon mount wasn’t so bad after all.

If it wasn’t for this Giant Dragon, the young commander he was dealing with would likely continue to feign ignorance.

It would have been impossible for him to directly confront the Nobles of the North.

However, he also has to admit that the knife Hudson is now handing over is precisely handed over at the right time, place, and people’s favor.

A few days ago, when everyone was in a mess, whoever exposed the sale of military supplies would have been considered an enemy.

The situation is clearly different now.

All the nobles in the kingdom, except those in the North, have filled their own holes.

Everyone is now resentful towards the Northern Nobles.

Why should they cover their losses while the Northern Nobles enjoyed an exception?

It’s one thing to play the victim, but they should at least have been more careful.

Since they have been caught, they must bear the responsibility.

Ultimately, the culprits who started this disaster are the Northern Nobles.

Even if Georv disappeared, it wouldn’t change the fact he came from the Rocknard Family.

The most important factor is that the Nobles of the North have offended many in the kingdom due to their scramble for resources, and a large group of nobles are wishing to kick them further down.

Their most formidable enemy is King Caesar III.

“Your grace, rest assured.

The Logistics Department has already drawn a conclusion on this matter.

At the previous meeting, we decided on a fundamental principle, to settle matters internally as much as possible.

The evidence of the Nobles of the North selling military supplies and bribing the Red Dragon to burn the empty warehouse is all in this box,

Moreover, some time ago, several dukes of the North had secret contact with the Clergy.

We are not certain about what was discussed, but not long after, an assassination attempt occurred in the capital.

Of course, these are just speculations and not valid evidence.

Please, Your Grace, do not take this to heart.”

Hudson countered without hesitation.

Handing over the evidence to the Investigation Team of the Human Alliance was just an idea.

Even if the meeting of the Logistics Department approves it, he can’t go down that path.

Every circle has its rules.

Hudson abides by the rules of the Alpha Kingdom, not those of the noble Human Alliance.

When it comes to principles, he must remain upright.

To avoid being framed, he made sure to establish the principle of handling matters internally.

Perhaps this principle is the reason that prompts the Northern Nobles to take calculated risks.

After all, the sale of military supplies was a thing of the past.

The account books and warehouses have been burned, and the loss of how many supplies is up to them to estimate.

If information is leaked internally, it would be incredibly difficult for the investigation team to find evidence.

Remember that after the warehouse burning case erupted, they specifically sent someone to inform the Red Dragon to take refuge overseas.

Sadly, Maxim is a troublesome dragon.

He agreed to it verbally, but in reality, he didn’t take their warning to heart at all.

In the Dragon’s view, even if he can’t fight, he can still run, right?

One wrong move resulted in total loss.

Hudson, who did not want to pay for this out of his pocket, had no choice but to vent his anger on the Northern Nobles.

As for offending them, there wasn’t much room to consider that.

In a direct military conflict, he is the Commander in Chief.

If the Northern Nobles dare to rebel, it is outright treason which will lead to their complete ruin.

If they plan to assassinate him, he has the Earth Bear and the Giant Dragon as bodyguards.

No Assassin Organization would accept such a deadly task.

“Alright, Earl Hudson.

I will report this matter to the King truthfully.

If the Union Investigation Team comes to inquire, I hope you can devise a way to buy some time!”

The Grand Duke Aefero said helplessly.

Coming across a watertight adversary, the plan to make Hudson alone bear the brunt of hatred hadn’t even started before it was declared to be doomed.

After this matter, if anyone claimed that this operation against the Nobles of the North was not a collusion between Hudson and the King, probably no one would believe it.

Upon the end of the war and immediately returning to his domain with his men, even if the Nobles of the North wanted to retaliate, they couldn’t reach him.

This blame is most likely to fall upon the King, since after reclaiming several provinces of the Northern Border, the Royal territory is nearly encircling the domains of the five major families in the north.

Speaking of the area, it is even more powerful than the total of the five families.

Once developed, the power of the Royal Family will definitely reach new heights.

Originally it could rely on expanding northwards to break this passive situation.

However, once the matter of smuggling military supplies came out, it handed a ready-made handle to the King’s hand.

It would be a blessing from the Lord of the Dawn if Caesar III did not severely punish them, let alone dreaming about getting new fiefs!

Making a fuss is useless, except for them, all the nobles of the Kingdom hope for fewer slices of the pie.

On this issue, everyone would stand with the King.

If they were to sit still and become sandwich cookies for the five major Northland families, it is self-evident how tough the future days would be.

If it were not due to despair, in the previous assassination case, the Nobles of the North would not have played an inglorious role.

They genuinely feared Caesar III too much, wishing to replace him with a more gullible king.

“Grand Duke, rest assured, I will try to delay as much as possible.

However, since the Investigation Team represents the Human Alliance, they intend to interfere with the investigation, and I can’t withstand the pressure.

It’s better to hurry the Capital on your side.

Otherwise, if the Investigation Team discovers something, it will be troublesome!”

Hudson said trouble while having different thoughts deep down.

Having trouble is a good thing, no trouble is the real problem.

Having acquired a giant dragon, if there is no big breaking news to divert attention and stir up hatred, how to quell everyone’s jealousy?

He cannot actively report it to the Union Investigation Team, but that does not mean he can’t steer the Investigation Team to probe the case in secret.

Bulk goods trade, no matter how clean it’s done, is bound to leave loopholes.

The engaged traders, the personnel responsible for transporting supplies, the witnesses along the route, with so many people involved in the case, who can ensure no one will slip?

If the supply gap could be plugged in time, these people’s words are just irresponsible remarks, not credible.

If the gap can’t be blocked, these people are the breakthrough for the smuggling military supplies case.

Once the mouth is opened, it’s easy to investigate the things behind.

Things such as destroyed empty warehouses, unprotected, backup-less account books, all are leaks.

As long as the investigation goes deep into the military camps of the Northland nobles, there is no worry of finding no evidence.

Even if the people of the Investigation Team aren’t serious, they will receive the image data before and after the warehouse is burned.

The moment he made a pact with the Red Dragon, part of the evidence regarding the Northland noble’s military supplies smuggling case was thrown out by Hudson.

There are all sorts of nobles.

Occasionally there is a noble military officer who loves to write a diary, recording the important events of the day; again there is a noble who likes to use Memory Stone to record the significant events, which is very reasonable.

Some things, either don’t do them; once done, you must finish them thoroughly.

Northland nobles have deep roots, having the power to overthrow the Kingdom from within, perhaps the Kingdom’s internal power alone cannot touch them.

If you truly want to hurt them, you still need to use external force.

The Human Alliance wants to kick the Alpha Kingdom off the dinner table, it must substantiate the smuggling military supply case.

If the Human Alliance insists on not letting go, unless several Northland nobles die, there is no way to account for it.

For this, Hudson even risked his not-yet-attained title of Kingdom Marshal.