Still leaning against the tank, Jonathan slowly squatted down after hearing Kane’s response.
He put his hand on Kane’s shoulder and laughed lightly. “Fine, I’ll tell you the reason. I will not talk about benevolence or morality. I know they mean nothing to you. Kane, as long as you’ve set your mind on something and think that it brings benefits, you won’t give up on it. Am I right?”
Not denying it, Kane nodded in response. With his actions, it was clear that he wanted Jonathan to know that if the latter did not give him an acceptable reason, he would employ his own methods to take down Wilbur.
Jonathan was not angry at Kane’s response. After giving it a moment of thought, he spoke again. “Kane, as you know, Asura’s Office is the fastest-growing and largest military organization in history. Do you know what keeps us alive? Think it through before answering me.”
Then, Jonathan fell silent. He, too, sat down on the ground like Kane.
Everyone, including Kane, fell into deep thought.
Asura’s Office was established in troubled times and amidst the warlords’ conflict because Chanaea needed such a team.
Hence, Asura’s Office rapidly flourished throughout Chanaea after its establishment. There were even places that took up their banner despite not being actually under their control.
They did so in order to catch Asura’s Office’s attention and in hopes that they could be incorporated into Asura’s Office.
When asked, it was easy to answer how Asura’s Office managed to develop. However, it was inaccurate to say that it was built for the people.
After all, while that was one of the conditions, it was not the decisive factor.
Even the veterans of Asura’s Office found themselves in a predicament.
“You are the soul of Asura’s Office, and you possess a tremendous power that brings everyone together,” Kane replied after a while. “You are the reason, the root of Asura’s Office’s rapid development.”
Upon hearing Kane’s answer, Jonathan snickered. “When did you turn into such a bootlicker?”
“I’m not trying to flatter you,” Kane replied sternly. “I’m only speaking the truth. Asura’s Office would not have developed so smoothly if it hadn’t been for your efforts over the years. Mr. Goldstein, I wish to kill Wilbur and overthrow the eight respectable families. However, I have no intention of rebelling. I would never take the path Karl did.”
Karl, who had been standing at the side, coughed dryly when he heard Kane’s words. Even if he was currently Zero, Karl still valued his image.
The tactics Karl had chosen to use against the eight respectable families were indeed cruel. In fact, the former felt somewhat embarrassed at being reminded of it.
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