After sending off Knight Hiludi, Hudson secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the emissary sent by Earl Piers was not a competent persuader, he might not have been able to resist the temptation otherwise.
If it had been a native knight, there was a high chance they would accept such a tempting offer, even if they knew it would be a hot potato.
At the end of the day, it all came down to the fierce competition. Each year there were countless novice knights like Hudson entering the mix on the continent, but fewer than one in ten could ultimately secure a fief.
Most knights perished on the path of conquest, with only a select few fortunate enough making their mark.
By comparison, Hudson was lucky. Before setting out on his own, he managed to secure an opportunity to lead soldiers into battle.
