Knowledge Is Power

Auguchi's speech on the top floor was impassioned.

He first dragged Anti-Entropy Headquarters out for more than half an hour of criticism, then listed all the benefits of leaving Anti-Entropy.

Auguchi addressed the crowd with the bearing of a leader. Anyone displeased, even those who showed the slightest expression, was recorded. What would happen afterward was unclear.

After the speech on the top floor ended, Auguchi went down to the middle floor.

The people on this floor were a tier lower in terms of status, standing, and resources, but they were still the backbone of Gaha State.

But Auguchi's attitude toward them was much simpler. "Who approves, and who objects?"

Those who approved would receive benefits, but agreeing to Auguchi's proposal inevitably meant that some people would have to give up many of their current interests.

Some might end up better off, but more than half would need to give up something.

"Boss Auguchi, we support your idea, but..."

Sure enough, a pot-bellied man spoke up at the banquet.

Auguchi narrowed his eyes and looked at him. "But what?"

The man glanced around before saying, "Leaving aside what benefits we might gain from withdrawing from the Anti-Entropy alliance, leaving Anti-Entropy will definitely provoke their wrath. If that happens..."

"Personally, I don't think a small fry like me can bear it. A giant like Anti-Entropy—forget farting in my direction, I'm afraid I'd die just from them glaring at me."

Bang!

Before the fat man could finish, Auguchi pulled out a pistol. The next instant, a hole appeared in the man's head.

Auguchi smiled, put the pistol away, and said, "I'm informing everyone, not discussing this with you."

"If anyone disagrees, you may speak up, but that doesn't mean I'll listen."

"Now, anyone with a different opinion may leave this building. I