There were many people in the venue.

Of course, it was nothing compared to the huge crowd outside.

However, all the people inside were big shots in River City!

Everyone was either an important government official or a big tycoon in River City.

All in all, more than 90% of River City's elites were there.

It included government officials, wealthy tycoons, and various affluent families in River City.

The ceremony venue was quite simplistic.

It was only an open square with a huge stage at the front.

A long horizontal red banner was also hoisted above the stage.

These members of high society were used to upscale places. The banquets they attended were also at fancy places.

They had hardly been to such an open-air place.

However, no one was upset. Instead, they felt a surge of pride to be there.

The specifications of the venue were not important. What mattered was who was hosting the ceremony.

It was like how ministers would feel honored even if the king invited them to a banque