"And how can we verify the authenticity of his information?"
"Exactly, we don't even know what his message pertains to!"
"1 billion is no small sum!"
The crowd deliberated these points.
Several were ready to curse at Yamamoto.
But in the end, they all agreed.
The Emperor instructed his secretary, "Bring Mr. Yamamoto here, please!"
Minutes later, the old man entered the conference room.
He greeted the familiar faces, regulars from the news, with a slight nod and a smile.
"Mr. Yamamoto, I agree with your proposal and will offer you ten billion!"
Yamamoto, unperturbed by both honor and disgrace, seemed to have anticipated their agreement. He responded, "Very well, Your Majesty. Once again, trust me, this information is indeed valuable. I am a patriot, my grandfather participated in many wars. Were it not so, I would not sell this information, perhaps I would wait for someone in greater need or for a higher price!"
