Chapter 288: The Fiftieth Floor (2)
On a rainy morning, I stepped out into the plaza, my face hidden beneath my raincoat hood. Suddenly, I heard an unfamiliar voice from the holographic display board installed in the plaza.
—I ask you all to please vote carefully.
To my shock, it was my own voice. The video was a recording from exactly two months ago. I could feel my face flush with embarrassment.
Ugh. Why does my voice always sound like that? It's so creepy...
I hurriedly left the plaza, but not before catching a glimpse of my reflection in the hologram. I looked really serious, staring straight ahead as I spoke earnestly.
—Everyone, this vote isn't just about whether you trust the Five Guilds or not. Should we reach the fiftieth floor, or should we give up and stay here? This vote will determine the future direction of our entire Tower. From the fiftieth floor onward, a completely different world awaits us.
The hologram then showed a view of the Babylon Plaza, bustling with excitement. Having just completed their voting, the residents of the Tower were animated.
—Death King! Death King! Death King!
An announcer appeared in a corner of the screen.
—Yes, we just watched this video from two months ago. As you can see, the vote held two months ago passed with an overwhelming majority. We voted whether to trust the Five Guilds and stick with the current system or not. Professor, surprisingly, the vote skewed heavily in favor of the Five Guilds, correct?
—Yes, it’s assumed this is because of the Death King. Our Rank 2 Hunter has a pretty good public image. Both he and his spouse are very popular.
—Yes, they’re very popular!