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"Hudson, the invitations are prepared. Take a look and see if there's anyone else we can invite, make sure not to overlook any important figures," Baron Redman instructed.
Social standing determines one's circle. When first starting out, Hudson mingled with low-ranking knights, and it was exceedingly challenging to associate with a few barons.
Now, Hudson has half a foot in the "high society" of the Southeastern Province. Although he didn't have much interaction with nobles of the same level, he knew many strongmen!
In the last battle to exterminate the locusts, Hudson wasn't idling around. He had essentially acquainted himself with most of the strongmen who took part in the action.
This kind of acquaintance would normally not mean much, but Belsden's remarkable performance gave him another impressive asset.
Although he couldn't be certain about the others, those who were extended invitations would at least send a representative if they couldn't attend in person.
