The small interlude ended, and the army continued on their journey.
Along the way, the forces in Hudson's hands kept increasing, even if he wanted to refuse, he couldn't.
This was all thanks to the Giant Centipedes; nobles needing to atone for their losses were everywhere after losing their lands in the Great War.
If they didn't want to spend the rest of their lives hiding in shadows, Hudson became their lifeline.
Losing territories was a serious crime, but in this case, it was understandable. The enemy was fierce, and the lesser nobles had no power to resist.
The world of nobles is all about connections; by earning some military merit and maneuvering, the matter could be glossed over.
The war hasn't ended yet, and the Black Forest Kingdom's noble casualties have already numbered in the thousands, so the high command must consider: the heavy loss of lower-level nobles affects the stability of the rule.
