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Maybe some freaky long distance mind control? It's not the threat that is a big concern, it's the unknown cautions with that high of a stake. He's basically holding over 600 people hostages basically, bluff or not and the domino effect that can follow that can really destroy if not the entire country.
help im confused, what leverage does the old man have over the guides and everyone else? he's saying he can consult them to lead them to commit suicide? why not just stop him then??