Viscount Hudson refused as many invitations from nobles along the way as possible, trying his best to stay within the military camp.
These minor incidents caused no ripples. The main guest people wanted to invite was Crown Prince Caesar, not a minor viscount like him.
Receiving an invitation was already a mark of respect. Whether he attended the banquet or not made no great difference.
This held true only because the reputation of the "Layton County Legion Elite" preceded him, otherwise, people wouldn't even know who Viscount Hudson was.
Watching Crown Prince Caesar navigate effortlessly among the nobles, Viscount Hudson couldn't help but feel envious.
Such skills were not easily acquired by mere imitation. Without extraordinarily gifted social skills, it would be difficult to achieve.
Of course, coming from a suitable background mattered the most.
Once your status improves, there are always people ready to put a positive spin on your every word and action.
