The dispute between Hudson and Baron West had cooled, and the newly arrived Baron Caryo merely observed without taking any steps. The tumultuous counties of Layton and Wharton now suddenly fell unusually quiet.
After a long period of noise and chaos, this sudden tranquility felt strangely unsettling.
The nobles of Layton and Wharton were experiencing exactly this sentiment. They feared this was the calm before a storm, hence each day was lived with heart in their mouths.
Some of the nobility, who held little power and could not withstand more turmoil, began to stir, seeking to discover what had transpired.
As one of the influential figures, Master Hudson naturally had quite a few visitors. However, those who came seeking updates on the state of affairs were barking up the wrong tree.
Hudson had been preparing for major upheaval, actively bolstering his military forces while attempting to mend fences with his adversaries and discreetly gathering support.
