Victor didn't give a damn about him.
But the guy kept on pestering, "It's said that your father also trafficked drugs for some people..."
Now Victor had had enough of this reporter's yapping and, to everyone's shock, he pushed past his bodyguards and started beating the crap out of the reporter!
He snatched the microphone from him and smashed it onto his head.
That'll teach you to spew bullshit!
"You asshole, always hiding and babbling behind backs. If you've got the guts, roll up your sleeves and let's see who's the boss!"
"Help! Somebody help!!" the reporter screamed his lungs out.
Everybody around was stunned!
But the quickest to react were his colleagues, who frantically clicked their cameras.
With you around, we never have to worry about going hungry. You're truly the "saint of the journalism world."
Ethan Hunt was beside himself nearby, merely making a half-hearted attempt to intervene before giving up.
It serves the Spaniards right for their loose lips.
After tiring himself out, Victor kicked the reporter into a fountain at the entrance, microphone and all.
Did you really think I climbed to power through speeches?
I did it with my fists.
"Call the cops, quick."
"Yes, call the police!"
Someone whipped out their phone to call the Vienna police. When they heard that the Mexican Governor had assaulted someone, they were overwhelmed.
All they could do was perfunctorily promise to report the incident.
The Austrian elite also felt that Victor was too much of a troublemaker. They planned to have a serious talk with him.
They couldn't say deportation, but they hoped he would go back to his own turf.
And that Spanish reporter who got beaten? Went straight to the courts with a lawsuit against Victor, demanding compensation of 6 million US dollars!
"The riots sparked by drug traffickers and hooligans resulted in 112 innocent civilians dead and property damage of 1.2 billion..."
The secretary reported to Acting Governor Casare.
"How many surrendered?"
"There are currently 71,212 people in prison."
"I don't like the odd numbers, pick out 1,212 and execute them collectively!"
At least he was comparatively merciful.
If it were Victor, he might have suggested killing an even number instead.
"Implement the 'Federal New Organization Act' at this time!"
This was a code of laws developed by crowdsourcing, taking over a year to compile, and it included several distinctive features.
One, it emphasized Victor's identity and status, stating that insulting the Governor in public would result in ten lashes, carried out in one go, plus a fine of 3,000 pesos.
It also changed the way people greeted each other, requiring them to raise their hands and shout "Victor" upon meeting.
Furthermore, it mandated hanging half-portraits of the Governor in squares and public places.
Even, the 'Federal New Organization Act' stipulated that Vatican-sent missionaries had to get approval from the Governor's Mansion to preach.
Otherwise, it would all be considered "smuggling."
Victor obviously couldn't just outlaw their beliefs at once, but astute people knew he was testing the waters. If the Vatican could accept this, perhaps the 'Mexican version' could include Victor's theory in the future?
By then, would he be the commander-in-chief of air, land, and sea, as well as the united holy emperor?
Upon the announcement of this clause, it seemed like the people in Northern Mexico would soon be praying to Victor even at meal times.
But it was bound to happen sooner or later.
Jesus didn't give you food to eat; Emperor Vic did!
Ruling isn't easy, and it's not enough to rely solely on guns. Victor planned to engrain his mark in the lives of Mexicans through their thoughts, lifestyles, and habits.
This might seem absurd, but there's a precedent. How many African warlords also serve as local wizards? Yehaya Jiamai even claimed he could cure AIDS as it was God's directive.
Then, in the 21st-century, a leader from a certain Southeast Asian country lambasted Christianity and even started his own sect.
Anyway, the world is truly wonderful.
With the 'Federal New Organization Act' out, there were definitely those who opposed it.
"Give faith back to God!"