In addition to his standard routines, Maxim's training relies on the power of the compass, thus it isn't surprising that the compass can influence him.
Given the current circumstances, Hudson forbade all women in his territory from approaching the Dragon Nest to prevent any unsavoury scenes.
Most of the time, to prevent Maxim from running amok when in heat, Hudson kept Maxim by his side, even having Belsden watch him tightly at all times.
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In Moxi Duchy, the proposition of a marital alliance offered by the Alpha royal family left King George deep in thought.
Whether or not to agree to this marriage and continue to deepen the alliance with the Alpha Kingdom was a question that gave him a headache.
If it were before the orc invasion or if the two kingdoms hadn't been severely wounded in the war, the proposed marriage would be definitely worthwhile.
However, the situation was different now, both Moxi Duchy and the Alpha Kingdom were not in favourable states.