In the small teams formed by each, there was no place for Baron Ezekiel.
The desire to form alliances was met with collective opposition from all sides.
Neutral nobles weren't fools. How could they associate themselves with someone who only had a false reputation?
No matter how good his persuasion tactics were, they couldn't outweigh everyone's ability to weigh the pros and cons.
If this pattern continues, the reputation he painstakingly accumulated would quickly diminish.
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In Dardiel City, the situation compelled the nobles of the North to convene and discuss strategies.
However, their discussion wasn't about picking fights, but rather gathering enough food.
"Honorable Baron West, life has become unbearable. Please come up with some solutions!"
Due to the locust plague, the Bertelli Territory's fall harvest was less than a third of the normal yield. Even before the plague, the sown areas were minimal, and now this.
