Chapter 515 - Engraved (2/2)

It could only be said that if it was the latter… the brainwashing of The Empire was truly something to behold.

”I can display about 20% of my strength, Your Highness.” Nile replied seriously.

Leonel's eyes sparkled. He hadn't asked this question because he wanted to know, but rather because he wanted to probe Nile's attitude. Seeing it, even he couldn't help but feel somewhat guilty.

Golden lights surged around Leonel and descended upon Nile. The accumulation of Light Elemental Force was so strong that it practically became blinding.

Very quickly, Nile's face became more ruddy, his shallow breathing becoming deep and full once again.

Under the shocked gazes of those spectating, Nile's state continuously became better.

When Leonel lowered his hand, though Nile wasn't back to peak condition, he was clearly much better. It wouldn't be an issue for him to display 80% of his strength.

Nile's eyes widened. ”Thank you, Your Highness!”

Leonel smiled and waved a hand.

”I won't apologize for what I did because that would be hypocritical. Truthfully, if you stood in my way again, I would treat you the same way.”

Nile paled somewhat hearing these words but he inwardly felt more respect for Leonel after hearing them. He didn't want to be treated like a dog who could be coddled with a carrot and a stick. He wasn't a person that a bad guy, good guy routine could work on. Such a thing would only be effective for those who were weak of mind.

”But, those are matters of the past. We all have the same goal right now, and that's to repel these invaders.”

Nile nodded seriously, his back standing somewhat straighter.

”From now on, don't call me Your Highness or Prince, call me Captain. What I value most are two things: Respect and Persistence.

”Respect for your fellow man and woman. Give everything you have to them and prepare to receive everything they have in return.

”Persist for your fellow warriors. Give everything you have and expect nothing.”

Leonel scanned the organized group of youths before him, his aura towering. He looked more like a sturdy pillar, prepared to hold up even the skies rather than a simple young man.

The blood of the youths involuntarily boiled. From indifference, their faces somewhat reddened, their hearts beating a step faster.

Respect with your all and expect everything. Persist with your all and expect nothing.

Respect was a mindset. Persistence was an action. The meaning of it all was simple.

If you gave your heart and bled on the battlefield, it was only right that you expect the same.

If you gave your soul and died on the battlefield, it was only right you expect nothing.

These words were suddenly engraved onto their souls.