Saying this, he paused for a few moments before continuing, "I, of course, know you are all good and intelligent people. So, you will be sincere. I have given him my word about it. So, if any of you have any objection to him becoming our ruler or feel that you might not be able to obey him, you are free to leave the mansion and live your life on your terms."
Everyone exchanged uneasy glances between each other. They knew if they agreed, their freedom would be forfeit effective immediately. Even the animals didn't like being restricted, let alone humans.
However…
What choice did they have?
Leave the safety of the mansion?
Wasn't even worse than committing suicide?
Here, while they weren't eating and drinking like before and there was fear of running out of resources, they ate and drank daily.
