Michael shook his head, marveling at Count Charles's cunning. It was obvious he had assigned this task to sow discord among the minor nobles.
Many families had already lost soldiers without earning notable achievements. If the campaign ended with the alliance simply guarding supplies, only Kensington and Crassus would emerge with meaningful contributions.
Greed was a powerful motivator, and resentful gazes began to turn toward Baron Kensington.
"Baron Kensington!" one noble demanded. "What do you plan to do about this? At this rate, we'll lose soldiers for nothing!"
Kensington clenched his fists, seething with anger. While Count Charles's machinations infuriated him, the accusations from his allies were even harder to bear.
"These wretched pigs," he thought. The same nobles who had cheered him on now turned on him without hesitation. He wanted nothing more than to lash out at them.