C525 Rules Changed

Gao Shaoyi's final words struck a nerve with Mr. Bush. Everything Gao Shaoyi had said rang true: whether the cannon was reclaimed or not, it was insignificant—an ant. The notion of an ant attempting to bargain with a human was ludicrous. A successful negotiation meant living under threat, while failure could mean obliteration at the other's whim.

A hush fell over the office