Seeing Hudson taking more and more in the Near East Region, everyone thought he was full of confidence, and they also entertained the thought of success.
With aides helping analyze, the Major Nobles with sharp political acumen, began to realize that the Near East strategy might trigger a major reshuffle among the various factions in the Kingdom.
If it was just about securing a foothold, then everything could remain as usual without much impact on everyone. But if the Near East were developed, it would sound the horn of a major strategic counter-offensive for the Kingdom.
Once successful, there could be a second success. Whoever seized the initiative would dominate the political game in the future of the Kingdom.
Verbally, everyone denied coveting the Governor's position, but secretly, they all were gearing up, waiting for a chance to seize power.
