Chapter 84, "Veteran Warriors" _1

Everything has a difficult beginning, but once the first transaction is completed, the rest will follow smoothly.

Whether by chance or as a result of receiving some news, other nearby neighbors came to visit the next day.

Like the unfortunate Kurelio, they too received a friendly greeting from the lord of Maple Town.

Unlike Kurelio's misfortune that fell from the sky, and unlike the nobles who came with soldiers to snatch people, they merely picked up a few refugees along the way.

Although their method was similar to Hudson's previous approach, they were not led astray by him. The fact that their masters have not come knocking on their doors yet proves their character.

Whether it's one sheep or a flock being herded, it's the same. Hudson doesn't mind playing the mediator and reselling a favor thrice. Whether a compromise can be reached ultimately depends on them.