"Yes, Viscount!
According to the Border Defence Army, the evil dragon descended from the sky, demanding gold and the princess from the guards. It was only after Earl Hudson intervened and negotiated with the dragon that it left.
There are many different versions of what was specifically said. Some say the dragon was frightened away by Hudson; others say that Hudson patiently explained to the dragon that there were no…"
Listening to the report of his subordinate, Torsten's expression worsened. No matter which version was true, none could prove that the dragon's attack on Nadersenburg was related to Hudson.
The information gathered only proved one result - Earl Hudson was formidable enough to dispatch the dragon with a few words.
Perhaps sensing the change in his mood, the young officer responsible for gathering the news hastily swallowed the rest of what he had to say.