Chapter 787

Rule — to wield power or authority in order to control and govern a domain or the actions of individuals.

Its essence traditionally belongs to dynasties and empires. But when it comes to Arasaka — a corporation that has long functioned as a hereditary feudal dynasty under that name — no word fits its Chief Executive Officer better than “ruler.”

So when Raisen Arasaka spoke those words to Karl, his meaning was simple: