Rodolfo met Ernesto for the first time at a luncheon meeting for young nobles. Their purpose of gathering was to fundraise and organize a community activity, but their time at lunch was consumed with Ernesto bullying the lower ranks.
At that time, Rodolfo was displeased and felt disgusted at Ernesto's trashy behavior and thought he was a brat who only loved to brag about his parents' wealth. Not until at the end of the luncheon, when everyone had left, did he try to trick Ernesto into signing a proposal that he was certain the problematic child of Oliva would sign without studying it properly. He was, however, surprised to be rejected and received very useful advice. He didn't actually want to follow his advice, but when he put it into consideration, it actually solved his territory's problem.
Management and problem solving become smooth, and he becomes greatly indebted for the advice he received. He believed the lives of his people had improved because of Ernesto.
