"Have you forgotten who rescued you from the church and restored your identities?"
Matthias seemed out of options, resorting to emotional blackmail with the council members.
Davi Godoy fell silent, but Krejci Johan, belonging to his faction, softly cleared his throat and said, "We have always held gratitude for you, Mayor Matteus, but the council, which decides everyone's fate, should not involve too much 'personal emotion.'"
"I second that." Bark tightened his robe.
Matthias remained silent, surveying the hushed council chamber.
Not everyone sided with Davi Godoy, but in an obvious disadvantage, no one wished to take the lead.
Matthias decided to stop pretending this was an earnest performance. He turned his head towards the stone pillar in the council hall, slightly bowing, "Mr. Lu Li, did you see their response?"
Surprised whispers erupted, and the council members stared at the figure emerging from behind the pillar, then looked towards the silenced Davi Godoy.
