"This is way too much... At this rate, I'll have to hand over at least several billion Beli every year..."
"Go raise an objection, then!"
"You *@#*ing bastard, why don't you go!"
People below exchanged looks, but not a single one dared to speak.
Refuse?
They absolutely did not dare. Not only did they have no backing, but Austin also held one of each of their Vivre Cards. Before Austin, they were ants he could find and crush at any time.
Did they not see that those underground merchants with World Government connections were keeping silent as well?
Besides,
If they did not dare raise objections now, they likely would not have any chance to pull tricks in the future.
Austin had countless skilled intelligence operatives under him, not to mention that he himself was the most elusive of them all.
Everyone had a rough idea of one another's market share and annual profits.
Secretly cutting corners to pay less?
If they were caught, it would still mean death!
Seeing everyone wearing grim expressions as though their parents had died, Austin showed that he truly understood how to control people.
"Of course, under my protection, your businesses and market shares will also be safeguarded. The underground world will usher in prosperity unlike anything it has ever seen before!
In my name, Austin's name!!!"
The meeting did not last long. Basically, no one dared interrupt, and Austin's words were like decrees.
At the same time, staff distributed a flag bearing a black sun to every attendee.
This was Austin's Black Sun Flag!!
It represented forces protected and governed by Austin. The Kingdom of Dullamos had already raised it some time ago and announced its meaning to the entire world!
From that moment on,
The Black Sun flying high represented the underground