Casare licked his somewhat dry lips, "The common saying is: 'Our land is already big enough, the water issue has been resolved, why continue fighting?' 'Why not hold the border, maintain pressure, and let the Americans collapse on their own?' 'Now the whole world treats us like a plague, it's hard to even go abroad. What will winning accomplish? Will it bring us a better life?'
He concluded, "War weariness is indeed brewing, Boss. Although it's not yet shaking the foundation of our country, it's like termites in wood; if not addressed, it will eventually cause problems. Moreover, NATO and the 'Freedom Alliance' propaganda machines aren't idle; their signals can penetrate, constantly amplifying these negative emotions."
Victor listened silently; he stood up, walked to the large floor-to-ceiling window, and gazed at Cancun's azure coastline and the bustling port in the distance.
