Chapter 43 - Destiny’s Biggest Slap
"I am not speaking as an heir but as a human—something many of us have forgotten. Heroes are not dangerous; in fact, they are respectable for saving us every day. But they still need to be monitored to ensure both their safety and ours," Cruxius said, finally noticing that his narrative was beginning to reach the reporters.
It was now time for him to switch the direction of his narrative to avoid appearing biased; instead, he aimed to present himself as neutral by discussing the positive aspects of this situation.
Indeed, it’s human nature to doubt a narrative if it doesn’t align with one’s thought process.
However, if they want to believe the person giving the narrative, they desire to hear something from him that their mind can accept.
The best approach for those who support heroes and recognize their importance to society was to frame the narrative in a way that showcased how the addition of tracking devices could benefit those heroes.
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Then, Darithi’s phone rang. In front of the cameras, she answered the call, placing it to her ear as she listened to the news.
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Yet, unlike the instructions given by her master—to exaggerate her reaction and use Volta’s injury as leverage to sway media sentiment—Darithi’s face remained blank.
The plan was simple: frame the injury as proof that heroes with trackers could get timely reinforcements.