When the wind rose, dust scattered everywhere

After leaving the Administrative Building, Chairman Quan got into his private car and headed back to the Municipal Council.

He rested both hands on his cane and closed his eyes to rest. After today, the balance of power in Central City would change. Just how great an impact that would have was still hard to say.

Back at the scene, he had actually wanted to shake Chen Chuan's hand and ease their relationship, but then he had realized there was no point.

Chen Chuan was a Fighter, not a politician. He had his own principles and convictions, and nothing Chairman Quan did would alter his existing views. So, after giving him a long, searching look, Chairman Quan had turned and left.

A call came through his World Token. When he answered, a councilor's somewhat urgent voice sounded from it. "Chairman, what should we do?"

Chairman Quan said slowly, "What should we do about what?"

"That man! He's become the Defense Department Chief. He already controls the City Patrol and the Handling Bureau. How are we supposed to deal with him from now on?"

Chairman Quan remained perfectly composed. "What do you have to worry about? Although he's become the Defense Department Chief, he's still a fourth-limit Fighter. Yao Zhiyi is the headmaster of Wuyi Academy, but how much time does he actually spend there? Don't forget, Director Chen also holds the title of military advisory committee member for the Convergence Zone. Military operations in the Convergence Zone can't do without the support of Fighters. He won't have much time to spend in Central City."

The councilor was still uneasy. "But Chairman, there aren't any Old Imperial Household troops left in the Convergence Zone anymore. They won't be fighting their way back anytime soon. Won't that leave him with more energy