Chapter 192: Rallying for war

These were the people he ..had sworn to protect, the people he had fought alongside. He straightened his shoulders, a surge of resolve coursing through him. "Your Majesty," Lucian declared, his voice ringing clear and strong, "I have seen the Empire's ruthlessness firsthand. I have witnessed their disregard for human life, their insatiable hunger for power. They are a threat not just to Englandia,but to all who value freedom and justice." He paused, letting his words sink in. The murmurs in the hall died down, replaced by a tense silence. "And so," Lucian continued, his voice rising in intensity, "I stand before you not just as Sir Lucian Westcroft, but as a son of Englandia, a defender of its people. I stand with you, Your Majesty. I will fight alongside my brothers-in-arms. We will not yield to the Empire's tyranny. We will fight for our homes, our families, and our very way of life!" A thunderous roar erupted from the assembled nobles, their cheers echoing through the vast hall.