Lance had been in New Gold City for nearly a month, watching as the Federation's war machine fully geared into action. The gentlemen had neither the time nor the inclination to converse with him, so he planned to return to Golden Port City.
The trip yielded great rewards, as he met many people from the upper echelon, which would immensely aid his future efforts to wash his reputation clean.
It's not that he doesn't want to clean up now, but he can't do it yet. At least until the situation stabilizes, instilling fear is far better than allowing people to think they can manipulate you.
The "mysterious deaths" of five officers at the New Gold City Police Department had sufficiently shaken those who meant harm, coupled with Lance maneuvering between the military and Congress, even the Death Angel had paused its moves against him.
