Chapter 442:

After his question, a man with a stern face sitting on the right immediately spoke up:

"Ridiculous! There's no way a bandit hideout can demand to operate independently. This is nothing less than a rebellious tumor. If we let them grow unchecked, it will spread like a plague, metastasizing everywhere, and no one will care about the government anymore. I believe we must immediately strike against this place to set an example for other bandit bases."

His tone was as harsh as his expression, but despite its severity, it made sense, earning considerable agreement. Some suggested conducting a more thorough investigation before attacking, cautioning against being too hasty. Others proposed a surprise night attack, catching Hope Town off guard and giving them no chance to respond.

The calls for an attack on Hope Town grew louder. Yosef, Valiant, and Zoran, sitting there, had faces that constantly shifted with tension. Even Richard was silently sweating. He hadn’t expected Hope Town's desire t