666: Chapter 3, Family_3 666: Chapter 3, Family_3 Due to the numerous marriages among nobles, no one would be foolish enough to breach these connections carelessly, especially given how helpful Hudson had been during previous troubles.
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Unless something unforeseen happens, the rate of intermarriages between the Koslow Clan and the provincial nobles will keep increasing.
These are steps the Dalton Family can’t replicate.
After all, the Alpha Kingdom promotes monogamy.
To forge numerous alliances through marriages, one would need to have a lot of offspring.
In fact, even with many heirs, Earl Piers wouldn’t be able to form extensive alliances with the provincial nobles.
The Koslow Clan does this because they have not fully integrated into the circle of major nobles.
Apart from Hudson himself, the other members of the Koslow Clan are not yet widely recognized.
The clan’s existing social network suggests that it is currently most suitable for them to form alliances with the mid to small-sized provincial nobles.
The Dalton Family, however, as an established major noble family, clearly has a much higher network status than the Koslow Clan.
Politically, marriages involving their heirs are conducted within the major nobles’ circle.
They will not demean themselves and compete with the Koslow Clan for the mid to small-sized provincial nobles.
Looking at his son and nephew, Earl Piers could only comfort himself: competition among nobles not only depends on quantity but also on quality.
Frankly speaking, these two men could easily outperform all the Koslow Clan members’ heirs, except for Hudson.
“The situation has changed quickly, and the Koslow family’s rapid rise has affected our family’s position among the provincial nobles.
However, this impact is long-term.
It won’t bring any substantial influence to us in the short term.
My primary mistake was misjudging the circumstances on the battlefield which led to meaningless casualties in the family and angered several provincial nobles.
You must learn from this.
In future competitions, if you face the Koslow Clan, try to avoid using military means as much as possible.
Hudson, since he started out, has gone through numerous battles and has been undefeated, regardless of his opponents.
The military capabilities he has are hard to match throughout the entire continent.
Now that he has become the Fourth Dragon Knight of the Continent, it is even more difficult to handle him.
Unless you can defeat this kind of enemy in one blow, it’s best to engage him within a regulated circle.
The conflict among major nobles is always long-term.
There’s no need to care too much about immediate gains and losses.
You must adjust your mindset.
The Koslow Clan is strong because of Hudson, but they will also decline because of him.
If an individual is too dominant and everyone lives in the shadow of such a person, the growth of other members will inevitably be affected.
You don’t have to confront Hudson directly.
Just wait for him to make a mistake.
Usually, such nouveau riche families won’t last long.
If you can’t wait for that to happen, then outlast him.
As long as you live longer than Hudson, you will be able to witness the Koslow Clan’s decline.
If you can’t outlive him, let your children continue this test of endurance.
In this patience contest, the one who persists the longest will be the one who ultimately wins.”
Even as he utters such cowardly words, Earl Piers feels helpless.
Young people can’t help but be ambitious.
If they’re not guided in advance, there’s a high chance they’ll suffer great losses when instigated to confront Hudson.
So-called restraint is pure nonsense.
In the event of a conflict of core interests, a face-off can happen in an instant.
Without a conflict of core interests, why would two major powers clash for no reason?
Being neighbours has never been a reason to become enemies.
What truly turns two major families into foes is hatred and interest.
Clearly, the Koslow Clan and the Dalton Family have not reached that point.
Firstly, there’s no deep hatred between the two families, secondly, their conflicts of interest have not escalated yet.
That implies they can wait for the other party to make a mistake, then seize the opportunity to take advantage of that.
We won’t act unless we are sure of success,” answered Baron Caryo sincerely.
Having faced hardships, he truly lacks the courage to face Hudson directly.
Earl Piers nodded slightly.
If his nephew stays out of trouble then essentially, there won’t be any issues.
As for his son, he’s currently just a young boy, unable to leave Bera City.
It’s difficult for him to cross paths with the Koslow Clan and cause trouble.
“You two prepare well.
My Flaming Lion will soon give birth.
Although it cannot compare to Hudson’s Giant Dragon and Earth Bear, it is still a rare and high-quality mount.
If you can form a contract with the cub, it will undoubtedly be of great help for your future development!”
Even as he spoke, Earl Piers couldn’t help expressing his envy and jealousy.
He doesn’t know how to comment on Hudson’s good fortune with magical beasts.