In times of power and prosperity, this line of thought isn't wrong. Everyone is happy to add icing to the cake and fully enjoy the benefits of their interpersonal connections.
However, when power declines, that's a different story. Generally, having more friends certainly makes life easier than having none.
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As the star of the banquet, Hudson flitted around the hall like a busy bee.
Important guests had to be treated with priority, but ordinary guests who came to support the event couldn't be ignored either.
After repeating the same bland speeches over and over until his throat was hoarse, he had finally managed to greet all the guests.
One must not lose their public image!
Arrogance definitely does not belong to minor nobles. To get ahead, they must respect intellectuals and virtuous people and show kindness to everyone possible.
