As pharmaceutical representatives arrived in Salt City, a slew of self-proclaimed strategists and sages also headed to the city, claiming to bear the mission of saving the world.

Upon hearing the public opinion, Andy was exasperated. "Are these people out of their minds? They're actually demanding we provide the vaccine for free? What on earth are they thinking?"

The first vaccine was free because it was funded by the Combat Department. However, the second vaccine was produced at a cost by the Innova Group. How could it possibly be free?

Furthermore, this vaccine wasn’t even used domestically, so offering it for free was out of the question.

"People are like that," Eric remarked. "Especially those who play the role of the benevolent party. Ask them to donate millions, and they'll readily agree because they don't have that kind of money. But ask them to donate a few bucks, and they refuse because that’s money they actually have.

"We should focus on our work and not worry about wha