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Chapter 34 - I can only take what I can get.

Inside an office stood a desk with the mayor addressing several men. 

These men vary in sizes, with two of them being as large as a ball with more luxury on their clothing than they know what to do with.

The others look more professional, but clearly, they still retain a certain amount of arrogant superiority attitude and luxury in their clothing. 

"I don't care how you do it. Do it." The mayor said to the company leaders of the paper making market in town. 

"Well, you see-"

Before the man can speak more. The mayor threw an object hidden onto his desk. 

Pictures, property taxes, bank statements, business balance sheets, etc. Were all revealed in front of everyone. Each reveal being more devastating than the last. 

Several people quickly turned ugly after looking at a few of them.

"I was originally going to hit all businesses in Shell Beach Town. Wait patiently until I 'receive' a large amount of 'donations' while shutting some people up along the way." 

The mayor pauses for a moment.

"Especially you two." 

He said while looking straight at the two with the worst offense.

"But truth be told, I am a bit disappointed in you."

The mayor said calmly as he stood up from his seat. 

"Not because of the assets, assets that your businesses will 'donate' to the city."

Turning his head away and looking out the window. The mayor cast his gaze towards the central square.

"But because you didn't reach out your hands far enough."

The mayor slowly extended both of his hands. 

On each hand is a small pile of papers with his stamp on it.

The guards, as if on queue, acted quickly and opened the doors to the office.

"You haven't been 'fed' properly enough, not as 'healthy' as I would like."

From the entrance, two people who look way more professional and 'obedient' came inside.

A woman and a man. 

The two fat men had their expressions quickly change in horror.

Clearly, they recognize their 'right hand' man and 'left hand' woman who helped both of them for the majority of their paper making business.

"But I can only take what I can get."

While he is still facing away, the two of them came to his side and received the papers from him.

"I give you my honest regards for your 'Resignation' papers, you have been such a 'good help' for the community. It is a shame to see you go."

"Hey I-"

"Wait! I-"

The two fat men started yelling, but before they can say a complete sentence...

The guards behind them knocked them out. 

"Take them away, they still have some value."

The mayor said to his guards after turning around.

"Now then, I believe a congratulations are in order." the mayor said with a happy face and tone.

"But first, let me tell you something." 

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