Hudson's insistence, coupled with the strong support of the major local nobles and the Kingdom government, saw the appointment of the commander-in-chief pass smoothly.
If Caesar IV and Alpha I had not both looked so awful, this would have been a classic example of unity within the kingdom.
With the matter settled, Hudson patted his backside and left the Royal Capital directly. Having offended two kings at once, lingering around the capital would only make him an eyesore.
But it was all worth it!
While offending the kings, Hudson had also shown the outside world his willingness to shoulder responsibility.
Not only had he consolidated his reputation among the kingdom's nobles, but he had also expanded his international influence in the process.
Everyone was satisfied, except Alpha I and Caesar IV, who glared at each other.
"Hmph!"
"Little Caesar, you really are capable. You can't even keep your own ministers under control!"
Faced with his ancestor's rebuke, Caesar IV's expression turned frighteningly grim.
It was commonplace for a monarch and his ministers to hold opposing positions, but being opposed by every senior minister at once was a problem.
Under normal circumstances, several trusted ministers would unconditionally side with the king and represent him in political struggles.
"Ancestor, you can't put it that way.
The court is filled with worthy ministers I promoted. In matters of great importance, they have their own judgment and can promptly remonstrate with their sovereign. Those are all admirable qualities.
Nine years ago, when my late father passed away, I took over the kingdom amid chaos. It was precisely with the assistance of these worthy ministers that the Alpha Kingdom achieved its present glory.
That nonsense about power slipping from my hands is nothing but slander from scheming villains.
Don't forget that over the past nine