The public conversation took place in front of the District Government's main building. Besides the Players who arrived one after another, Zheng Shijiu kept his word and cleared the entire plaza and the surrounding streets for the ordinary people who had come specifically to witness the conversation in person.
The aircraft used for the live broadcast were allowed into the plaza after scans confirmed they carried no weapons. They recorded every detail of everyone involved from every angle, leaving no blind spots.
To reduce the public's resentment toward them, the District Government didn't send out any more officials. Since Xu Huo had asked to speak face-to-face with Mattelidoreti, the main person he would be talking to was naturally the former Chief Executive, who had already stepped down. He had also been involved in the mining disaster.
He and the current Chief Executive represented two generations of the District Government. In other words, if Mattelidoreti made a mess of things, the current Chief Executive would still be able to save the situation.
Zheng Shijiu was also there as a companion. This seemingly neutral Heroic Figure's presence hinted to everyone else that he was trustworthy. He also represented the government.
Before the conversation began, the government sent out four more A-class players. They were there to protect both Mattelidoreti and Xu Huo, so they stood in pairs on either side, keeping some distance between them.
Under countless "eyes," government staff brought over a small table and three chairs.
The three took their seats. Xu Huo and Matt faced each other, one on the left and one on the right, while Zheng Shijiu sat with his back to the main government building, slightly apart from the other two.
"The more urgent a meeting is, the less time there is for drawn-out pleasantries. Let's