Chapter 475:

Every contact required a different frequency—caution was paramount. One careless move could jeopardize everything. He aimed to create a new legal structure, drawing from the most effective system available—the one at Lakeside.

The task he entrusted to Sarah involved crafting a legal code reflecting Hope Town’s identity, but it would also adhere to guidelines he provided. Memphis knew he had to present himself as knowledgeable and grounded in all matters, even without formal expertise. A leader with visible flaws would inevitably be exploited by those under him.

And, of course, he couldn't entirely trust the economic law expert Sarah and her team. They were merely part of the judiciary, lacking the loyalty and contributions required to build an entire system. Lakeside’s government remained the legitimate legislative body, a source from which Hope Town could draw strength. Learning from one’s adversaries to grow stronger—this was the essence of leadership.

Memphis's initial "humane" req