Raucous laughter erupted in the hall. Kardesia seethed with rage.
"I want to——"
The doctor grasped her junior's wrist.
"Kardesia, look at the corner."
The glint of camera flashes began to sparkle in the corner of the hall; surveillance equipment had started operating after Onowell left the scene. Kardesia immediately understood—Aorus intended to broadcast this meeting to everyone; he was engaging in one-sided information control.
"He will paint you as the enemy of the entire city. Stay calm for now, and see what he is trying to do."
Aorus returned to his original position amidst the laughter, his expression shifting from relaxed to serious.
"Let us begin formally. The content of this meeting is simple, there is only one matter—that is, how we will establish a new order."
