As Damon had stated earlier, what was the point of power if not to abuse it? These people wouldn't cooperate when he asked nicely, but they would if he forced them to.
The world was built on the principle of violence, and violence was equal to power.
Take concepts like democracy, which he hated — it was nothing more than a popularity contest between the elite.
By its nature, democracy was the government of the elite, by the people, for the elite.
Because the common man did not have what it took to win that popularity contest.
This was just the world, power decided everything. It decided war and peace, and all of it was held and controlled by the select few who determined how overwhelming violence would be used.
It was—
Damon paused, losing his train of thought due to the fearful groans of the village head.
"Hmm… you're really annoying. I was about to have a philosophical awakening…" he muttered.
