Chapter 1356: Human nature
"Ooooh..." A wide, almost mischievous smile spread across Robin’s face, but he quickly suppressed it, raising an eyebrow with feigned curiosity.
"So... what exactly is this so-called ’Human Powers Consortium’?"
"Just a loose gathering, really," Pitsu replied, waving his hand dismissively a few times, "a meeting ground for representatives of various human factions—those who seek foreign relations or inter-factional diplomacy."
He snorted.
"But let’s not kid ourselves—it’s nothing more than a glorified bazaar. The Consortium holds no executive power, the representatives almost never gather together in one place, and there’s never any actual decision-making happening. It started with noble intentions, trying to resist the systemic oppression of humans in Mid-Sector 100... but in the end, it devolved into something closer to a marketplace or an expo!"
Frustration bled into his tone as he shook his head.
"Walk into any headquarters of this so-called Consortium and what do you find? Rows upon rows of delegates from clans, academies, powerful families, and mega-merchants—all of them showing off their wares, flaunting unique services or rare products. Each delegate is there for one thing and one thing only: to outcompete the others, to poach clients and secure buyers."
His voice rose slightly.
"You could stand in the center and scream, ’My clan is on the brink of extinction!’ and not a single head would turn. But whisper that you’re in the market for some rare, canned blue cheese... and suddenly you’ve got three or four powers fighting to shove it into your hands!"
Robin couldn’t hold back his amusement any longer.
A short chuckle escaped his lips, followed by a full laugh.