Among the reporters, many had already stood up to start applauding.
After all, it was rare to see someone as bold as Secretary Sora, who dared to praise the gods by name and pass a lie detection test in one breath, as opposed to the numerous sanctimonious liars they were used to seeing.
So, Austin also stood up along with the crowd and began clapping.
Secretary Sora then raised a hand to gesture for quiet, "I am just an honest ordinary person. As for you, young Mr. Reporter, I understand we are from different camps and hold differing opinions, and I don't blame you. The Northern Doctrine's magnificent victory this time could not have been achieved without the courage of every young person of this era. They are the workers in the workshops, the farmers in the villages. They may not be as learned as you, but they have hearts that love life."
