Locke looked down at the dark mass of people waiting for them to speak, his eyes filled with excitement. This was what he had pursued all along: overwhelming power.
Unfortunately, Locke was not yet the true leader. He looked toward Laura, the Guard Deputy Commander, asking with his eyes who would announce the major news.
In Locke's view, the Guard Deputy Commander was not eloquent, while Laura was merely a puppet. The one to take the spotlight would surely be himself. But to Locke's surprise, Laura stepped forward directly, ready to speak.
Locke froze, but could only retreat resentfully. He could not afford to offend Mister King of Abilities. Now, it seemed the King of Abilities had grand ambitions.
Locke was talented and could be used, but his ambition was too great. He had to be kept down and could not be allowed to become the leader, so Andrew planned to cultivate Laura.
Of course, Shadow Laura, not the real Laura. Andrew had not lied before; he truly could not make a shadow into permanent life. However, as long as he kept replenishing her with Power of ability, Shadow Laura would continue to exist.
With Laura here, Andrew could safely use Locke. What, why not have the Sea Goddess manage Miami? Because she lacked the ability to manage it.
Kind people could not become city lords. There was no doubt about that. Reality was not a comic. In comics, when a young lady or young master was ignorant and unreasonable, a group of loyal retainers beside them would disregard their own gains and losses and do everything possible to protect their master.
In reality, when a young lady or young master was ignorant and unreasonable, those so-called loyal retainers would only become powerful ministers and seize all authority. It would