Chapter 155 Defense Battle 1 (1/2)

A series of command immediately sounded from the three officers. A depressed village turned into motion. Lively atmosphere started to fill the place again. With rush, several student regardless of noble or commoner started to move.

The fourth prince's presence really brought back the place to live. Auron also could feel the change in the mood. While he was tasked to evacuate the villager further away, he felt it was easy to move them under the name of fourth prince's order.

Moreover, when the villager was escorted, there were no one that put a disappointed face or dejected face even though, they knew that their village will be destroyed as a result from the war.

It took one hour for Auron and his teams to move the villager away and back to the village. When he arrived back at the village, a command to gather around was issued. With that command, everyone stopped what they were doing and gathered outside the military tent.

”As everyone have already known, soon, we will face an attack from the enemies. And, we will face it with all the member here.” The fourth prince started his speech.

”Before the fight began, I want to give you a chance. A chance to run away and save your life. I will not blame you and no punishment will be given if you run away right now.”

”Take this chance if you are afraid. Later, there will be no more chance to run away since deserter will be executed on the spot or be trialed in the military trial.”

”However, if you are a brave man, take this chance to make your name known and fight with me here.”

”Yes, defense the village with me here and let your contribution known to others.”

”I will count to 10. If you want to back down, this is your last chance”

”10... 9... 8...” The prince started to count down.

Several seconds passed by, however, no one back down even made a slight movement. For the noble, this was a chance for them. If they can take this chance to make some contribution, their status in their family surely would rise up.

Meanwhile, for the commoner, this was a rare chance to fight in equal status with the prince. Usually, in war, the commoner with low status would be sent at front as a pawn for the noble. But, not in this battle.

”5... 4... 3...” There were still not movement from all of the students. As for the noble's guards, if their young master didn't move, then they would not dare to move or make their own decision even if they were afraid.

When there were only two seconds left, one person knelt down with head facing down. With that one person's movement, several other person followed.