*dash to a emtpy seat next to father*
"psst nii-san what i miss??""
Ace: Those sword marks are from your dad's sword. The autopsy proved it, too.
Ace: and who are you to know this kind of information, huh? *looks at Artemis, and suddenly realizes who it is* You... I'd like to have a few words with you after this meeting...
Ace: Uncle, I apologize for my outburst earlier *Ace is more sincere now, it's obvious he respects Ryuujiro's power and authority despite his hatred of him*. But you must realize that it's your very organization that is singlehandedly causing this city's profits to plummet! The whole city is under economic strain because of you!
Ace: Let me propose something. *Ace walks up to the middle of the hall. He suddenly has a different personality, confident and charismatic. His eyes also start shining*
For years, you neutral factions have been working for the highest 2 bidders, whether for them *points at the Foxes* or me. I believe we need to pool our resources together and begin modernizing our city's economy.
Therefore, I nominate myself to lead this financial quarter. Endymion will temporarily acquire and manage all assets of all neutral factions. We will implement new business practices within these factions in order to maximize productivity and profit while maintaining quality goods. Modernization is also important!
This is my proposal. *Ace looks at the respective leaders of each neutral faction, his eyes gleaming with his powers*
Haruka places her hands on her lap with her fingers touching together and bows slight"if I may say something, why do you acccuse us of drying CELESTE of its profits? We simply trade tea, we are the biggest as you all know. While the Endymion spend millions and millions on equipment formedicinal drugs... That can be a substitute for marcotics... Drugs that young people can easily get their hands on"
*Gen stands up again.*
"This is nonsense. What about our sense of tradition? You can't modernize our city and our economy. I oppose."
i agree with nii-san... this city would be a complete freak show... understand that everyday would be a living hell.
everyone in fear a crazy cyborgs *point at Artemis* kill all our loved ones
Artemis: "Shut up! Just shut up!" Artemis runs from the hall, sobbing
*Ace motions to his bodyguards* Make sure she doesn't leave the building. I want to have a few words with her. *His body guards acknowledge this order*
Ace: Inashi, Gen, Haru. You say these things without any knowledge. Cybernetics and robotics are merely enhancements of our human bodies. It's merely the next step in our evolution.
For every homeless person you Foxes haven't helped because of your stupid pride, I've taken them in as a productive worker in my facilities.
For every kid that can't attend your private school because of its elitist tendencies and costs, I've turned them into bankers, economists, scientists, and soldiers.
YOU FOXES ARE SACRIFICING THE GREATER GOOD FOR THE SAKE OF "KEEPING YOUR TRADITIONS". WAKE UP!!
Artemis: runs past the guards before they can surround her and when one grabs for her, she grabs his wrist and throws him into the others "LEAVE ME ALONE!"