For merchants, money is their most important wealth.
For politicians, their political programs and political thoughts are their most precious wealth.
No one can seize another's private wealth without any cost, not even the President.
When Lynch learned he was invited to attend the President's inauguration party because the President quoted a small segment of his speech, he felt somewhat curious, but it's indeed a great opportunity.
He can slightly interact with the upper echelons of the Progressive Party, though he values the prestige more, and it is indeed an important prestige.
For ordinary civilians—a normal person at a certain emotional level, they're not willing to give merchants much trust.
