Even if the Koslow Family had made gains during the war, their expansion could not be directed toward the Southeastern Province. In this regard, all the major clans within the Kingdom agreed.
If the Kingdom did not impose restrictions on the Major Nobles, there would be powerful families spanning multiple provinces everywhere. Where would that leave any room for the smaller nobles to survive?
One reason to ask Hudson for assistance now, apart from intentionally owing him a favor, was that the origins of this group of pirates were unclear.
If there were a major power behind this, it could help to distribute the animosity. After all, the presence of a Dragon Knight was much stronger than ours."
Listening to Earl Piers' explanation, Viscount Caryo's face flushed. He never would have guessed that a seemingly ordinary invitation hid so much beneath its surface.
