political-demotion

In this chapter, Anderson witnesses the swift and solemn demotion of General Pracha within the Environment Ministry's temple, highlighting the shifting political landscape in Thailand. He encounters a stylized windup girl resembling Emiko, signaling the complex social dynamics involving artificial beings. Anderson seeks a direct meeting with Trade Minister Akkarat to negotiate access to the seedbank, but Akkarat expresses deep historical mistrust toward foreign interests, underscoring the tension between local sovereignty and global economic pressures.