Man With Super Medical Skill (Matthew)

now cleaned to a spotless shine and restored to its former grandeur.

At eight o'clock at night, outside Governor's Keep, the night sky was dark, yet the entrance to the Keep was as bright as day. Hundreds of floodlights illuminated the once-deserted Governor's Keep. The Keep, which had been abandoned and gathering dust for years, was

"Don't worry, Matteo. Everything has been taken care of," Mack reassured, thumping his chest with confidence. "Today, we at the Veiled Assembly are all about diplomacy and peaceful negotiations before a conflict. Everyone's putting on a friendly face." Matthew's eyes flickered with doubt. He could not shake the feeling that things might not be as simple as Mack made them out to be.

However, with the ceremony about to begin, Matthew decided not to press him for more details. Instead, he turned to Bram beside him and asked, "Shall we begin?"

Bram nodded, after which he announced loudly, "The inheritance ceremony begins now."

The sky erupted with the sound of ceremonial cannons, and a stream of melodious music filled the air. Allyson emerged, dressed in the governor's ceremonial robes, glancing nervously at Matthew, who returned a reassuring look.

Outside the Keep stood the remaining inhabitants of the island-just over ten thousand of them. The number of casualties from the recent conflicts alone could feed the sharks within a 50-kilometer radius. Those who remained stood outside the Governor's Keep wearing somber expressions, too afraid to speak. Even their postures were rigid and upright.

You say you want to be governor? Fine, we'll support you. You want to host an inheritance ceremony? Sure, we'll show up for that too.

But with the sight of hundreds of snipers and guards stationed in all directions, with infrared laser sights lingering over their heads, who would dare to move? Even those who harbored ill intentions and ulterior motives fell quiet under the oppressive atmosphere. As Allyson appeared, all eyes turned to her.

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"Congratulations on becoming our governor! May you lead the island to prosperity!"

"It's been many years, but I am reminded of the time when the previous governor was here."

Suddenly, cheers erupted from the crowd. Seeing those around them cheer widely, those who hesitated joined in, spurred on by the feeling of the infrared sights lingering on their heads.

In this moment of attention, Allyson glanced at Matthew in the distance. Her initial excitement and disbelief settled into calm determination. She stepped forward to address the crowd.

"Ladies and gentlemen, as you all

know me, there's no need for introductions. My father, the previous governor, devoted himself to this island. Now, I stand before you to continue his work. Our sole purpose is to build and develop this island, for this is our home.

"Starting today, all grey industries will be regulated and monitored by the Island Watch. In the past, you could trade people and send young girls to brothels, and no one would intervene. But from this day forward, I will establish a red-light district on the west side of the island, which Will be overseen by the Island Watch. Any acts of human trafficking, deceit, or fraud will be severely punished!"

This was Allyson's first goal as governor-to reform this island. She did not aim to transform the island into a peaceful nation like Cathay but sought to eradicate the

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Her proclamation left the crowd in stunned silence. This decision offered hope to the weak for a safer living environment but threatened the unchecked freedom to act recklessly enjoyed by others. Bram narrowed his eyes and subtly signaled planted supporters in the crowd.

"Governor Ashcroft, you are wise!"