Leo stood by the edge of the town square for hours, blending into the background as he listened intently to the common people talk as they vented their frustrations towards the criminals.
He did so, because he wanted to hear the complaints and frustrations of the townsfolk firsthand, so as to better understand the fundamental problems affecting their daily lives.
As he absorbed their voices, each grievance and lament expressed by the commoners painted a clearer picture of the challenges that they faced on a day to day basis, as only after he felt like he had truly grasped their struggles did Leo finally decide that it was time to step forward.
With a deep breath, he walked up to the center of the square and, with a steady voice, introduced himself as the new baron.
