I needed certain people to think less of a certain thing or just let it drift to the backs of their minds
Yes, the Duke Dantalion also helped me a lot with such tasks. His ability to control the mind of people is amazing. He also can improve your own ability to convince the people.
There is also an excellent guide for Dantalion here: Dantalion tips (and everything that you need to know about him)
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