For those in power, the biggest taboo is continuously changing stances.
When those in power change their stance, it forces those below to react in a passive and constrained manner. While it might not seem immensely different, those below inherently have less ability to withstand risk compared to their superiors. A rapid change in stance by those above can easily lead to hidden threats and losses if those below can't shift quickly enough.
A few days ago, Governor Sedel subtly encouraged everyone to fiercely compete with Lynch, assuring them not to be afraid as he would be the support for these merchants. Now, word has come from home hoping that he would open a door for Lynch to acquire the project, thus gaining the Federation's newest power plant secrets from it.
Can he do it?
Disregarding other factors, he could; it would only take a word. But in reality, he cannot do it. If he did, people would find it difficult to trust him in the future, and he would also lose his own majesty.
