In the central square of the main city of New Gehran, people gathered for the heavily publicized public execution. It had been marketed better than any product, so much so that people felt "compelled" to come and see it.
However, what many didn't know was that the square wasn't packed because everyone wanted to watch. There might have been some who treated it as entertainment or came out of curiosity, but for most, attendance was mandatory.
So whether they wanted to come or not, they had no choice. They had to come; at least, someone from their household had to be present in this execution. Which was never a surprise, as this had happened before.
That was New Gehran for them.
