HUDSON EMPIRE BUILDING SYSTEM

THE BATTLE

"So, tomorrow is going to be the day of the duel. I want everyone to be prepared by tomorrow morning. We need this victory for Hudson and for the entire community, as Atticus is a danger to the community," Ajax said in a rumbling tone as he stood up from the chair that he was sitting on.

"Yeah, I am grateful that you all are going to be joining us in this battle and risking your lives, but I am confident that we are going to come out victorious as we have the advantage over Atticus and his slaves, so please, everyone should be ready by tomorrow morning," Hudson added, staring at the men across the room.

I hope we win the battle against Atticus tomorrow, Hudson thought.

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Later in the evening,

Hudson was sitting at the edge of his bed inside his motel room; he had his backpack on the bed next to him as he was arranging it. I haven’t sold any of the items I brought here or even sold the daggers to pass my mission, but I will have to wager the items in the duel tomorrow, and Att