With every benefit comes a drawback, gains come with losses.
As the Chief commander of the expeditionary force, returning home early was out of the question, but in exchange, Hudson's voice carried more weight.
He was no longer just a frontline commander, but also a representative of the Alpha Kingdom. The weight of his words and actions was wholly different from before.
The most immediate effect was that deserters were becoming increasingly obedient, especially those soldiers of the Alpha Kingdom Expeditionary Army, who were behaving exceptionally well.
Unlike his previous unauthorized handling, Hudson was now their legitimate commander, who could charge them for their "desertion" at any time.
"Atone through meritorious deeds", was no longer a joke, but had become reality.
It wasn't necessary to aim at them deliberately, simple truthful reporting would await them with charges and questioning.
