When dealing with the Human Race Four Associations...
An Kai's methods were somewhat gentler than those he used against the other races.
For humans, especially the Human Race Four Associations, An Kai had only one approach.
He would make them join his "Goodness Home Association" and appear openly in the city, recruiting living beings for it.
They would freely expose the sordid dealings of the Human Race Four Associations.
With certain people deliberately spreading the word, every sordid deed of the Human Race Four Associations would be amplified and circulated.
The other races were among those driving this effort.
Their thinking was simple: why should you live comfortably when we had suffered so badly?
Once An Kai announced these arrangements, Goodness Home instantly became a thorn in the major powers' sides.
Meanwhile, some small and medium-sized powers admired Goodness Home's bold moves.
The Wasteland Three Associations were the clearest example. After learning about Goodness Home's arrangements, they immediately contacted their respective leaders stationed there.
"Goodness Home has undergone a massive upheaval. How are things on your end? Have you been affected?"
A scout from the Wasteland Mage Association arrived in Goodness Home to meet Aris, who belonged to that association and was also among the first members of the Wasteland Three Associations bound by An Kai's [Contract].
Aris raised his head and casually glanced at the plaque overhead. It read "Demon-Slaying Tower"...
According to the lie he had fed the Wasteland Mage Association, he was doing this to exploit an "under-the-lamp blind spot"...
Aris shook his head, then nodded earnestly. "Don't worry. I won't be exposed."
"Good! The association has always trusted you. If you need anything, just ask!"
"Hmm... I'm short on money." Aris's eyes shifted, and the words came readily.
He then spun a completely fabricated explanation of