Chapter 131, The Struggle of the Prefectural Governor _3

Without any previous experience to reference, even the cleverest bear couldn't possibly anticipate such a shameless strategy.

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Bera City, revisiting the familiar place, Hudson is feeling differently.

Although he's treated like the top tier as before, the way people are looking at him is clearly full of awe.

Concrete proof of a fully grown Earth Bear has instantly made him the number one expert in Southeastern Province. At least that's the case on the surface, as for what more powerful figures might be lurking in the shadows, Hudson has no idea.

Unlike previous times where he had to queue to enter the Governor's Mansion, this time around, Earl Piers came to greet him as soon as he walked in - a full face-saving reception.

The previous disagreements between the two seemed to have never happened. For this change, Hudson found it rather pleasing.