It's likely that those disgruntled individuals are regretting their actions by now. While we indeed lost face, they lost their positions.
If they want to return to positions of power, their best choice is to rely on us.
Even if they want to join another faction, others would not easily give up their positions!"
Duke Newfoundland consoled and warned.
Having once served as Chancellor, he realized something was amiss.
Although outsiders believed Hudson was adept at utilizing talent, current situations show that the abilities of the Hudson Faction members are merely average.
There isn't a single exceptionally talented person among them.
On the surface, it's their actions causing unease below, distracting from handling official duties.
But as a leader, he was well aware that the discontent below was sparked not just by these actions but also by someone secretly stirring up trouble.
From the gathered intelligence alone, several officials were found to be acting abnormally.
