Not many humans had died in the battle between Cheng Yu and Sphinx this time-just over a hundred thousand.
Most had been scattered residents of the coastal regions who had failed to escape in time. Yet humanity did not condemn Cheng Yu for it. Instead, they practically wanted to put the Commissioner on a pedestal.
After all, they were not the ones who had died, nor had their loved ones. As for the victims' families...
"This was a necessary price Chairman Yuri had to pay to eliminate the Weird King. You must put the greater good first."
That was the line used to handle the victims' families. Faced with such a righteous cause, they could only accept it. After all, everything was for humanity, wasn't it?...
Perhaps Chairman Yuri's feat of killing a Weird King had intimidated the others, for the Weird Kings that had been appearing one after another vanished without a trace.
Although other Weird activity had become more frequent, at least the Weird Kings had disappeared.
Voices began proclaiming that peace had come to humanity, all thanks to Chairman Yuri.
Inside Cheng Yu's office in the Imperial Capital Ancient City.
"Brother Yu, why do I feel like those people are going just a billion little steps overboard with their praise?"
Luo Xia asked, looking bewildered.
Cheng Yu smiled.
"Just some boring political games. Don't worry about it."
Seeing how little Cheng Yu cared, Luo Xia could only reply, "Oh."
Cheng Yu continued.
"Besides, it's all been civilians making a fuss this time. Something feels off to me. Other factions might be stirring up the public, for all we know. But like I said, we can just stay the course, whatever comes."
Seeing Luo Xia's confusion, Cheng Yu decided not to bother corrupting this honest kid.
He took