"Anyone who objects, get out!" Hiko's cold gaze swept across the room as an invisible pressure spread outward. Everyone in the hall felt a terrifying, oppressive presence, as though they were being watched hungrily by an incomparably fearsome beast.
No one even dared to breathe. The hall fell silent in an instant, and nobody dared to speak, as if the slightest sound would result in Uchiha Hiko tearing them to pieces.
"This is my territory. My rules are mine to make." Hiko's expression was cold, and his tone sent chills down their spines. "The Grand Alliance I am building is naturally founded upon the long-term and lofty goals of its members. I am not doing this for myself, but for the bright future of every member of the alliance. Therefore, in my plan, every path must follow the direction I point out. No one is permitted to interfere with my plans, much less attempt to influence or alter them. And among my series of institutional principles, those who wish to join must absolutely obey order. They have no right to choose otherwise!"
The entire hall was gripped by an icy chill. Though it was midsummer, everyone felt cold to the bone.
Uchiha Hiko actually wanted to become an absolute dictator?
If such a ruler ever became corrupt, he would likely be even worse than the Celestial Dragons.
The expressions of many people changed drastically. They secretly exchanged glances, discussing whether Uchiha Hiko's conduct was truly worth joining this Grand Alliance for.
"If Your Excellency can lead the alliance toward a brighter and more peaceful future, then Your Excellency's decisions and policies will naturally be absolutely correct, and we have no reason not to accept them," someone said. "But how can we trust that Your Excellency's methods will definitely be correct?