Chapter 358 - Chapter 358: Chapter 338: Civil War! The Battle Begins! (2/2)

Gradually, the people of Ahornblatt Province, East Coast Province, and Emerald Lake Province came to believe the statements of the Romann and Fischer families.

On the contrary, the people of Glenborough Province and Elphinia Province steadfastly believed the Royal Family’s statement and considered the Romann and Fischer families to be traitors.

As with most wars, both sides involved tend to believe they are the just party.

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Nasir City’s Municipal Square.

Many citizens gathered here, packing the square to the point where not a drop could trickle through, every gaze converged on a platform in the center, towering over a dozen meters high.

In the golden light of dawn, Byrne’s figure stood erect on the high dais of the Municipal Square, his black hair fluttering in the breeze, a determined light sparkling in his eyes.

Countless looks of adoration and respect cast upon him, he simply took a deep breath and began his final speech before the war.

“People of Cyart, warriors of Fischer, today we stand here not for the sake of hollow honor, nor for the temptation of wealth and silver. We are here for the glory of our family, for the land we’ve toiled upon, for our kin and brethren, and also for the gods we revere!”

Byrne’s voice was loud and penetrating, as if it could pierce through the clouds and reach the deepest recesses of every citizen’s heart in Nasir City.

“The gods have granted us everything, and we must defend the glory of the gods. Those heretics who go against the gods must be utterly destroyed!”

His voice gradually became more impassioned, like a flame burning in his chest:

“Our enemies are greedy and cruel, they are ready to trample our lands, insult our families, and destroy our dignity!”

“They think with their mighty military power and boundless ambition that they can make us submit, but Fischer will tell you, we will never submit! The bones of the Fischer family are harder than the hardest metal, and our inner will is fiercer than the storms at sea!”

He suddenly drew a decorative longsword from his waist, its blade glittering dazzlingly in the sunlight:

“Today, the people of the East Coast will take up their weapons to defend our homeland, to defend our dignity, and for the glory of the gods. The Fischer family will lead you with courage and wisdom, driving out all invading enemies from this precious land, letting them know the just people of Cyart are invincible!”

His gaze swept across the face of every Cyart person as if he could see through everyone’s soul:

“I know some of you feel afraid, some of you are confused!”

“But I tell you, fear is the excuse of the weak, confusion marks the beginning of failure. As Cyart people, you must learn to use courage to dispel fear, and belief in the gods to disperse all confusion!”

“Because we are warriors, we are the sole guardians of this land!”

Byrne’s voice was filled with power:

“Remember, every charge you make is for your own family. The strength of Cyart people will never cease, it will continue, all for the land we live on and the family we hold dear.”

He took a deep breath and then shouted loudly, “Now, let us launch the fiercest attack on the evil cultists in the name of the people of Cyart, with the honor of warriors! For our homes, for our loved ones, for the glory of the gods, march towards the Cyart Royal Capital! Save the Cyart Royal Family! Expel the evil cultists! For the glory of the gods!”

“Save the Cyart Royal Family! Expel the evil cultists! For the glory of the gods.”

As his cry fell, the people in the Municipal Square echoed in unison, their voices thunderous.

Their eyes flickered with unwavering resolution, as if they had already seen the dawn of victory. At this moment, the citizens of Nasir were the guardians of this land!

Once the pre-war speech had concluded, Byrne, who had just stepped down from the platform, was quickly informed by Theo, the old butler.

“His Excellency Byrne, the Adley Royal Family has already assembled their troops, heading towards the East Coast Province!”

“The other great families that have assembled troops heading for the East Coast Province, responding to the Royal Family’s call, include ‘Fog Wayfarer’ Abernathy family, ‘Flaming Blood Proud Dragon’ Castleton family, ‘Ruins Song Spirit’ Middell family!”

“Hmm, it’s finally starting,” Byrne nodded calmly, everything was still within expectation.

With the situation unclear, the more cards in hand the better; he began to seriously consider the proposal given by the president.