At that moment, Sunday had to force himself to ignore Jiang Yu's highly aggressive remarks just to continue telling his story.
This was what happened when you tried to discuss ideals and aspirations with someone who couldn't care less about your long-term plans. What made it worse than usual was that even you had to believe and acknowledge that the words they used to refute or even attack you might be right.
"He was a Dream Chaser, and an illegal immigrant. Like everyone else, he came to Penacony yearning for a better life. But the price he paid, even for a criminal... could be called everything he had.
"He told me he'd sold everything at home that could be sold-his house, his land, and his two children... He said he couldn't afford to raise them. As slaves, at least they'd have something to eat.
"He had a plan, too. Once he'd made his fortune, he would buy his children back, and they would share in Penacony's Dreamscape. Unfortunately, his attempt to sneak in was rather clumsy, and those stubborn Hounds picked up his scent.
"After hearing this Dream Chaser's story, I immediately asked the Hound Family to stop pursuing him so he could live in peace. Unfortunately, my perspective was too narrow. I never imagined that my self-righteous act of kindness would bear bitter fruit later...
"I'll reveal the outcome shortly. For now, I would like you all to make a choice-
"Would you make the same decision I did, persuading the Hound Family to stop their search so that this Dream Chaser could survive and fulfill his wish?
"Or would you remain silent, leaving him to eke out an existence under the Hounds' pursuit until his inevitable judgment arrived?
"I look forward to your choices. Perhaps they might even