Half an hour passed quickly.

The crowd hastily finished writing their votes.

Most people just marked a check or drew a cross, though hardly any crosses were seen.

Yet, a few did write down extensive reasons.

Those who wrote reasons were indeed the ones who drew crosses.

For instance, John noticed that Lolita was one of them.

As a follower of Lin Ke, could Lolita possibly put a cross?

But thinking of Lolita’s loyalty to Lin Ke, which was no less than his own, John was relieved.

Perhaps there are reasons... John thought.

Then he gestured with his hand, and sheets of Azanen paper surged into his hands with the aid of a force.

A total of over fifty thousand pieces, all stored in his Space Ring, while he remembered the tally of checks and crosses.

When the last piece was reclaimed, John solemnly announced, "A total of fifty-six thousand one hundred and fifty-five votes, fifty-six thousand one hundred and fifty in favor of the proposal, with five dissenters, almost a unanimous decision!"

Almost... unanimous?

Lin Ke’s proposal, and yet some disagreed? Five dissenting individuals?

Are they fools?

Just then, Lin Ke’s figure reappeared on the scene.

"Fifty-six thousand one hundred and fifty in favor, five against?"

Lin Ke slowly spoke, then shook his head.

Some of the staff below instantly thought that Lin Ke was disappointed.

Disappointed because five disagreed!

After all, they were all staff, all members of the Great Wilderness City, yet there were dissenters?

"I should take a serious look at the five dissenting opinions first." Lin Ke shook his head, said no more, and took the five sheets of paper handed over by John, perusing them carefully.

The crowd anxiously awaited Lin Ke’s reading, unsure if Lin Ke might become furious.

After working tirelessly to develop the Great Wilderness City, only to find five people in his team opposed his proposal—anyone would feel disappointed.

The crowd felt a bit of pity for Lin Ke standing above, knowing many below could be Grandma Fulon, yet could only help Lin Ke a little.

Lin Ke was just a young man in his twenties!

At this moment, Lin Ke’s expression began to change.

It was a smile.

However, in the eyes of the crowd, Lin Ke was clearly smiling in disappointment, mocking!

Lin Ke was sneering!

What surprised everyone was that after Lin Ke finished reading the five opposing votes, he smiled contentedly.

No matter how the staff speculated, they could not change Lin Ke’s joyful mood and smile at the moment.

"Good, very good!" Lin Ke carefully folded up the five dissenting opinions and kept them, "These are very precious manuscripts. I will preserve these five manuscripts and place them in this conference room for everyone to see."

Precious manuscripts?!

And to be preserved and placed in the conference room for viewing?

Everyone was stunned, though a few seemed to have some insight.

"I’m quite gratified that at least five people dared to risk angering me by casting a dissenting vote for their own interests, for the interests of the people."

Lin Ke slowly spoke, and with these words, everyone understood.

Lord Lin Ke was actually not angry!

"Of course, those who voted in favor may have their own considerations, but I think most people actually considered one thing, that is, casting a favorable vote would not anger me."

Lin Ke chuckled, "Folks, if what I wanted was a one-man show, why would I bother arranging a Great Wilderness Council? Why would I let you come here to vote, to agree or to oppose?"

Indeed!

The people immediately understood Lin Ke’s intention upon reflection.

If Lin Ke insisted on implementing a certain policy, why communicate with them and orchestrate a vote?

Clearly, Lin Ke wanted to see each person’s opinion!

Yet, most of them chose to follow blindly!

"This is the first time; I do not blame you." Lin Ke smiled, "However, I’m pleased with the courage shown by these five dissenters... Courage is the fundamental reliance of our Human Race, please continue to maintain your courage."

Saying this, Lin Ke started to clap, and thus the venue erupted in thunderous applause.

"Next, I’ll explain to you why I need everyone’s opinions..."

Lin Ke began to narrate.

When a person occupies a different seat, their thinking will differ.

Your position dictates your thoughts.

No matter how wise, intelligent, or strong they are, there will always be things they cannot understand or experience.

The higher they stand, the less likely they are to hear the cries from the foot of the mountain.

They need to listen to the voices from all walks of life and all strata to make the most reasonable decisions.

"...Like Faser; as you know, the system in Faser was also established by me, the Faser Fan Wild Party was founded by me, and I believe they will develop rapidly under this system."

Lin Ke continued to explain.

"And we, in fact, are already lagging behind them in terms of the system, so I hope in the next proposal, everyone can better speak out for your respective strata, the Ministry of Agriculture for the farmers, the Ministry of Commerce for the merchants..."

"...I do not pursue absolute equality, but I believe our Great Wilderness needs equality, fairness, and justice, treating everyone equally under the law."

"As for what is fairness, equality, and justice? Fairness is..."

Today, Lin Ke said a lot.

Some insights came from his ’disguised visits’, while others arose from a sense of crisis due to unreasonable systems.

The implementation of many systems here was constrained by various pressures and shackles, unlike in Faser where even the strongest Sky God could only humble himself before him.

However, with the previous endorsements from Andrew and the Insomnia Emperor, he now had more confidence.

To reform!

To reform more thoroughly!

After Lin Ke finished speaking, the crowd had a sense of sudden enlightenment, understanding Lin Ke’s intentions.

"As for the voting rights... In the future, they will not only be drawn from among you but also from more citizens."

"Well then, let today’s meeting end here... John, bring Diana to the top floor."

Having said that, Lin Ke gently tapped his chest to the crowd before disappearing from the stage.

The applause from below the stage was long-lasting.

...

Upon reaching the top, Lin Ke couldn’t help but think of Faser.

"It’s been a long time since I returned, I should visit when I have time," Lin Ke thought about the various inventions and creations of Faser, which could also be of help to the Great Wilderness here.

Lin Ke had always been stretched thin, but he planned to go back these days.

Previously he did not return because, as a legendary figure of Faser, frequent visits weren’t ideal.

As he was pondering, John had already brought Diana to the top floor.

"Master, Diana has arrived." Privately, John always preferred to address him as Master.

Of course, Lin Ke had no demands on this, letting them follow their habits.

He looked at Diana.

"What do you think about today’s events?"