Over the next two days, the nobles in Golden Feather City became exceedingly active. In pursuit of votes, they would even call on complete strangers, leveraging the most tenuous of connections to do so.
Ultimately, however, this selection process came down to a noble's overall standing. Connections, wealth, and personal strength were what mattered most.
Some of the lesser nobles coveted the Chief Steward positions in the Six Ministries, but their overall standing was simply too low. No amount of networking would change that.
So, a few of the bolder ones came to Wushan Manor to visit Ronin, hoping he might establish more departments and give them a chance to serve the Kingdom.
These visits served a dual purpose: they were seeking personal gain while also covertly pledging their allegiance to Ronin.
After all, in the near future, even if this young powerhouse didn't inherit Oduin's throne, he was certain to establish his own kingdom.
