"I just remembered there's water boiling on the stove at home. I need to get back."
"I haven't fed my pigs yet. I'm heading back too."
"I—"
Many people quickly came up with all sorts of excuses and turned around to leave.
Continuing forward to cause trouble would get them expelled.
They did not want to leave their homeland.
They had often made a fuss in the past and gotten benefits from it. They had assumed they could gain something again this time, but Lin Chen showed no mercy. Two people had already died.
Even staying where they were was not a good option.
The drones were recording everything. What if their pensions were gone? What if they had to pay more taxes? What if it affected their jobs or their children?
Lin Chen had not hesitated at all when giving the order to kill. He was certainly capable of doing those things.
Before long, the vast majority scattered like birds and beasts.
Seeing this, the remaining people also prepared to leave.
"Leonid, don't leave yet."
One of the Simulation Robots spoke.
Leonid was the organizer of this protest, a man in his sixties.
"What is it?"
Leonid asked.
The Simulation Robot said, "I'm Lin Chen, the one speaking to you. You are no longer the Town Head. In addition, we found that you committed quite a few illegal acts, and so did your two sons."
"Under the laws of Yanhuang Territory, you will be sentenced to twelve years in prison. Your eldest son will receive seven years, and your younger son five."
Leonid's expression changed drastically.
"Lin Chen, this is retaliation."
"I haven't committed any crimes. You can't arrest us."
Lin Chen said, "What you have done will be made public. The citizens have sharp eyes and will be