When Heigl vanished from the entire territory, Yogev knew his ominous predictions were bound to unfold. The populace was simply incapable of remaining passive without clear objectives to anchor their existences.
He understood that leading thousands of broken souls devoid of hope, purpose, or future plans would inevitably devolve into chaotic rebellion.
Only strict regulations and genuine hope could instill absolute obedience. Yet at present, rules were the solitary tool in Yogev's possession, forcing him into the posture of a merciless tyrant, a stark contrast to the moderate rulers who had governed prior to the mass evacuation.
The faction of dissenters who had chosen to strike out into the wilderness on their own represented a lingering nightmare in his mind. He lived with the constant anxiety of an inevitable counterattack, forcing him to maintain perpetual military readiness.
