Mayor Zao

Mayor Zao is the leader of Shang Mu. Although he claims to be a democratically elected official, it appears as though his election was a rigged process.
In Freedom Planet, Zao steals the Kingdom Stone from Relic Maze in order to fix an energy crisis in Shang Mu that was caused by Brevon. When Shuigang steals the stone from him, he comes to the conclusion that Shuigang was responsible for Shang Mu's energy problems and sends the Shang Mu army to invade Shuigang, but he is stopped outside the city by Shang Tu forces led by General Gong. Before Zao can make the call for his troops to fire on Gong, Lilac and Pangu arrive via the Holodragon and command all the soldiers to work together and stop Brevon, which scares Zao into working with Shang Tu and Team Lilac.
== Appearance ==
Zao is a panda with green eyes. His fur is reddish-brown with white fur around his mouth. His height is rather short compared to other Avalicians. 
Zao wears a robe with Shang Mu's colors on it, red and gold. He wears a large, bulbous hat zhǎng symbol on it. He wears two gold plates on his shoulders and a gold brace around his neck.
== Personality ==
Zao's defining characteristic is his large ego. His charisma, along with a rigged democratic process, are what led him to become Shang Mu's mayor. He is very greedy; he lives in a large palace and will do anything to assure his chances for reelection. Zao also likes to be famous.
== Relationships ==
===Royal Magister and Prince Dail===
Zao thinks of himself very highly in comparison to the Magister and Prince Dail. He believes his kingdom needs a majority of the Kingdom Stone's energy due to Shang Mu's high population, and believes that Shang Mu's army is the best of the kingdoms, as he attempts to attack both armies head-on.
== Quotes ==
"It's gone! My one chance for re-election is gone!" -to two Shang Mu troops after the Kingdom Stone is taken
"Shang Mu is on the brink of an energy crisis. With the stone in our hands, we could've solved it overnight!" -to Torque when asked why he stole the Kingdom Stone
"If he won't listen to the greatest ruler in all of Avalice, why would he listen to a bunch of kids?" -to Lilac after she suggests negotiating with the Magister on Zao's behalf
"I know you feel a little jealous, but I can't help if my city is bigger than yours!" -to Gong after rejecting his offer for half the Kingdom Stone's energy
"Upftcrhthrchffooo We're marching into Shuigang whether you like it or not!" -to Gong when he tells him not to attack Shuigang