The Expeditionary Army held elf prisoners, and everyone already knew it; they couldn't just disappear without a trace.
Hudson, who cherished his reputation, certainly did not want to leave a blemish in the open.
"Goodbye!"
Having said that, Derris turned around and left directly. The meaning of disdain was plainly shown.
Seeing this, Hudson's mouth curved into a faint smile. Disdain was best; getting too close to high-ranking individuals of different races was never a good thing.
Despite the Kingdom's secretive actions, there would eventually be a day when all would be exposed. It might just be a matter of time before old accounts would need to be settled; politics has never had room for tenderness.
The deeper the involvement, the harder it would be to extricate oneself in the future.
This threat came not only from abroad but could also arise within the country.
