Shino and the others exchanged glances. Though they still had some doubts, Magras's promise of a better life tempted them. After all, their current living conditions were truly miserable. If they could really improve them, it would be a good thing.
They had never thought of pledging loyalty to anyone. They were merely ordinary people living under the rule of the Imperium, struggling everywhere each day just to survive, with no other choices.
"Sir, is everything you said true?" Shino raised his head, hope gleaming in his eyes as he stared at Magras and the others.
The wonderful vision Magras had described deeply captivated Shino's group. They could not help losing themselves in it, longing to live such a life. Even if they were branded heretics by the Ecclesiarchy, what did it matter as long as they could live in such an environment?
"Of course. Every word I said is true. Why would I deceive a bunch of defeated remnants like you? What do you even have that would be worth deceiving you over?" Magras lowered his head and answered sincerely.
After hearing Magras's words, Shino's group pondered for a moment and found his reasoning quite sound. After all, they had nothing left now. They had nothing to lose, nor were they worth deceiving. With that thought, the doubts in their hearts gradually faded.
"Thank you, sir!" Shino and the others sincerely bowed to Magras's group. Their hearts were filled with gratitude, for these people had given them hope and protection.
"Get up! There is no need to kneel on the ground. Under the great Lord of the Stars, there is no one at all worthy of your kneeling."
Magras spoke with authority in his voice. His gaze swept across Shino's group, as though he could see straight into their