Everyone Is Here

198. Everyone Is Here

Arakawa Sesen's arrival drew everyone's attention. As the current Chief Executive Officer of Arasaka, a figure standing at the pinnacle of the world, he was not someone many of those present had seen in person. At the very least, none of the New American representatives present had ever met him, and nearly all of them turned to look at him the moment he arrived.

The first impression this helmsman of Arasaka left on the New American delegation was one of confidence so intense it was almost sharp-edged.

Though time had long etched fine lines at the corners of his eyes and his appearance made it clear that he was no longer young, when he strode forward, his high spirits made people completely overlook the traces of age.

His gaze was sharp as a blade, his steps steady and powerful, and his entire being radiated an aura impossible to ignore.

Most striking of all was the rare, almost blazing light in his face—like an undying flame, vibrant life pulsing beneath his composed exterior.

This highly charged state of mind stood in stark contrast to the rigid, cold image of the typical corporate executive. He seemed more like a pioneer in the prime of his life, brimming from head to toe with an invigorating vigor.

So this is Arasaka's current helmsman. He truly is ambitious.

That was the thought in every New American representative's mind.

They had never seen anyone so openly sharp-edged, nor anyone so confident in displaying it.

This was completely unlike the Arakawa Sesen they remembered—in the era of Arasaka Saburo, the impression he left on the outside world was merely that of an unconventional wastrel. Yet the man now approaching at an unhurried pace exuded an overwhelming pressure that could not be ignored.

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