"Whether to reform or not is one thing, whether to mention it or not is another."
As the Marshal of the Kingdom, Hudson had an obligation to make the Kingdom's Army stronger.
Failure to do so was hindered by vested interest groups, not a dereliction of duty on his part as Marshal.
Tagged as a reformist and eager to change the status quo, groups naturally gravitated towards him.
Hudson originally hated forming factions, but reality told him that if he wanted to fare well, he had no choice but to do so.
Especially when one's status reached a certain level; you represented not just yourself but had to represent a group.
Being alone usually did not end well. Those unfortunate heroes mostly met their demise because they hadn't realized this.
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The atmosphere at the Ancient Legacy Union Army Camp was particularly tense.
The camp was destroyed—the loss was not just of food, but also tents, consumable military equipment, and various supplies, all perished in the fierce fire.
