Duke Miller's words rang with force, leaving the nobles present flushed with shame.
Indeed, since they had come on behalf of their duchies and joined this expedition, they should have long been prepared to make sacrifices.
Yet after being swayed by just a few words from First Prince Eric, they immediately showed signs of retreating. It was truly disgraceful.
But while the noble representatives might have harbored such thoughts, First Prince Eric did not.
"Duke Miller, I admit that part of what you said makes sense, but that depends on the circumstances."
"Under ordinary circumstances, of course we should fight the enemy bravely. As the First Prince of the Bach Empire, I, Eric, naturally have no reason to fear."
"But the situation in Ducal City is different now. The number of Dark Creatures has already surpassed what we can deal with. Staying here any longer is no different from throwing away our lives!"
"If we still remain here to die after that, then that is stupidity!"
First Prince Eric's words were equally forceful. He did not believe fleeing carried any implication of cowardice.
But Duke Miller saw that the Dark Creatures outside the city were about to reach the walls and did not wish to waste any more words on the fellow. His expression immediately turned stern.
"First Prince Eric, since that is what you say, then there is nothing more I can do!"
"However, everyone, if you agree with me, Miller, then let us begin the battle!"
"We have fought Dark Creatures for over a hundred years. We all understand that retreat is useless in the face of Dark Creatures. Only half of the Sacred Continent remains now—if we retreat again and again, where will there be left for us to retreat to?"
"So, those willing to fight alongside