Chapter 195: Rallying Troops

The crisp morning air crackled with nervous energy as Lucian addressed the assembled crowd in the Haverbrocks town square. The cobblestones were packed with men, young and old, their eyes a mix of fear and determination as they looked up at their local hero. News of the impending war had spread like wildfire, and Lucian had volunteered to be the one to rally the troops in his own homeland. "People of Haverbrocks!" Lucian boomed, his voice filled with a commanding presence that resonated across the square."We stand today at a precipice. The Empire, in their insatiable greed, has cast their hungry gaze upon our land. They threaten our homes, our families, our very way of life!" A murmur of agreement rippled through the crowd. Lucian could see the fire of defiance burning in their eyes, a testament to the fierce spirit that ran deep in the veins of Haverbrocks. "But fear not!" he continued, his voice rising in intensity. "We are Englandians! We are warriors! We will not cower before th