Chapter 121 Donation (part two)
A voice called out in protest. "Asphalt! This is too much! You know even those from Super Families don’t carry that kind of money around. Are you trying to make things impossible for everyone?"
A murmur of agreement spread through the crowd.
Asphalt waited calmly, letting their frustration rise before dropping the next part of his plan.
"You’re right," he said at last. "I am making things difficult for everyone."
The crowd stilled.
"My team opened the only gate to this Ruin—at a great cost. If anyone wants in, they must donate. If not, stay where you are."
A pause.
Then, he grinned.
"But... I do have a solution."
Everyone’s heads turned. The commotion died.
Zane’s eyes widened slightly. Ah... here it is. The climax. The final bait of this whole performance.
He grinned wide.