He heard that the political environment in the Federation was relatively relaxed, and so he conceived the idea of giving it a try.
Trying it out didn't cost anything and didn't require taking on any obligations.
After arriving here, he discovered that though the political environment was relaxed, everything was tied to money.
Even running for President had a clear price tag, with two to thirty million in campaign funds only granting the eligibility to try and seize the presidential throne—but it was just eligibility.
In actuality, from a strict perspective, the supporters, sidekicks, and even the public endorsements of influential stars and dignitaries during elections all had a price.
If you didn't know them or have a close relationship with them, and you wanted these influential people to support you, you'd have to pay a price.
So, while the apparent campaign funds were only twenty to thirty million, the total actual expenditure might reach fifty million or more.
