The final speech! Behind me stood all of Victoria!

In the film, he shakes hands with every ordinary Victoria commoner and sits in the center of them. This time, no one avoids him or fears him. He talks to everyone as if he were a friend.

"I've been having some questions bothering me lately, and perhaps you can give me some answers."

"How are you, the people of Victoria? Do you have confidence?"

At this moment, it was as if the monarch was speaking to every Victoria civilian and soldier watching through the screen. People couldn't answer the question on the other side of the screen, but the civilians in the film had clearly answered their inner thoughts for them.

"Some."

Full of confidence.

Some people believe the defeat is inevitable.

"No, it is precisely because of defeat that there is a chance to turn things around." The Third Prince's answer immediately garnered nods of approval from the audience both inside and outside the film, and he seemed to be posing a question to all the viewers:

"Then let me ask you, if the worst-case scenario happens, if the enemy appears... appears on the street, what would you do?"

"--Fight." One of the civilians answered without hesitation, as if echoing the sentiments of everyone watching from outside the screen.

"Fight those despicable enemies."

Fight with every tool at your disposal!

"If absolutely necessary, even a broom handle can be a weapon!"

"Fight in urban warfare!"

"They will never be able to occupy the Oaktree District (the central city of Londinium)!"

"Haha... Yes, never!" The hopeful reply not only made the king laugh, but also made many Victoria watching from outside the screen, and even the people of Siracusa.

Because in the face of enemies, the fierce and unyielding people of Siracusa are in agreement with the Victoria in the film.

However, after laughing for a while, the audience in Kazimierz belatedly realized that something was wrong... Especially at this moment, the Grand Knight Commander and the other Knight Commander watching this scene in the Supervision Committee all felt a belated fear.

But what exactly they were afraid of... they didn't know either, and at the moment it seemed that there was no other way but to keep watching.

"--What if I say it like this?" At this moment, the third incarnation in the movie suddenly changed his tone, his expression becoming more serious, and solemnly said:

"If we now engage in amicable negotiations with our enemies, we might be able to reach some very favorable terms. What do you think?"

"Absolutely not!" XN

Almost instantly, all the Victoria commoners in the film answered the monarch with resounding, uncompromising voices.

At that moment, not only within the film, but also among countless Victoria civilians and soldiers whose emotions were subtly stirred, they either murmured to themselves or answered in their hearts, but what they said and thought at that moment was almost entirely this word—[Absolutely not]!

At that moment, the response of the Victoria people in the film sent a jolt through the hearts of all the Dukes and officers of Victoria! For a fleeting instant, they felt the determination conveyed from the film—a determination called "the support of the people"!

Meanwhile, on the other side, Grand Knight Commander Ioleta of Kazimierz finally stood up, unable to sit still any longer. She finally understood the danger of this film and the immense power it would bring to Victoria!

"Director Chen Qi —no, Director Chen Qi and the others have already left Kazimierz!"

Ioleta sensed the danger and almost immediately gave an order to all the Knight Commander present:

"Send new messengers to our front lines in Victoria! The sooner the better! Get them to confirm whether the film has been shown in Victoria!"

"If... even if we are very reluctant, at the necessary moment, all the Campaign Knight must withdraw from the Mobile City and leave Victoria immediately!"

This is terrifying. The Grand Knight Commander understands very well that the truly terrifying force is not the army, not the emperor, not even powerful Originium Arts sorcerers—the truly terrifying force is the united people!

If this movie were to air in Victoria, and it were to incite rebellion among all the people of Victoria, then Kazimierz would be plunged into an unprecedented war—a war that would never end until the last person of the opposing nation was wiped out!

And this film, in this special period, in this special era, and... just like in the film, when everyone needs to be united and share a common hatred of the enemy, may really have a significant impact!

"Kazimierz... has lost his sense of righteousness and his convictions. Even the strongest Campaign Knight can no longer fight bravely!"

"Send them all back, though it may be too late, but we cannot allow our Campaign Knight into a war we cannot win!"

"Yes!"

Upon receiving the Grand Knight Commander's order, the other Knight Commander, realizing the gravity of the situation, immediately began arranging the fastest way to send the message to the front lines.

Now, when the Grand Knight Commander regained his senses, the king in the movie had already found the answer.

He regained his confidence, and this time, he was more determined than ever before in the movie!

He quickly summoned his cabinet members and delivered his speech. Under their watchful eyes, he first announced the wartime Grand Secretariat's peace talks. After that, the monarch made an inexplicable move.

The king slowly opened the matchbox he had taken from the bricklayer, and on it were recorded the names of the people he had spoken with.

He read out the names one by one, ignoring the whispers of the bewildered cabinet members, and only spoke after he had finished reading all the names:

"They are all brave, kind, and sincere citizens of this country. They all firmly stated that our current attempts to seek peace are completely futile!"

"Instead of trying to negotiate more favorable terms, let's fight them to the end!"

" --Mr. Baker believes that the enemy will definitely use disarmament as a pretext to control our industrial bases and other facilities, and I think he is right."

"Jessie Sutton spoke the minds of others; she believed we would become—slaves of another nation! The Victoria government would become a puppet of those who had defeated us, just like Bolívar!"

"I asked them a question then, and now I'm asking you the same question!"

Facing this group of outer cabinet members who were already shaking their heads like rattles just from listening to these words, the Third Emperor asked righteously:

What should we do if all of this happens?

This question silenced everyone in the film for a moment, and it wasn't just them; all the Victoria civilians, soldiers, and high-ranking officials watching the film were also silent.

At that moment, just as it is now, the king, played by Silver Ash, seemed to be posing this profound question to them through the screen. And facing the silent masses, the king answered his own question:

"... Perhaps some people will get rich from this."

"I mean, the powerful and wealthy may profit from these favorable conditions! They can hide in their rural strongholds and eke out a living! They can ignore the enemy flags flying over our palaces! Hanging above the Parliament building!"

"No, absolutely not!"

This time, the king was answered by many younger, more passionate members of the group, and after a flash of satisfaction, he continued, "..."

"That's why I've gathered everyone here... In such a critical moment, I need to know your thoughts."

"As you can see, my new friends have also pointed out—if I had even for a moment thought of gambling with the fate of the nation or surrendering, I would be torn to pieces by the people and suffer eternal infamy!"

"Now I ask you again—were they wrong?!"

"You're right!" XN

At that moment, the thunderous applause from the outer cabinet members in the movie, coupled with their supportive responses, gave the Grand Knight Commander of Kazimierz a tremendous shock, making her feel a chill from the bottom of her heart.

It was as if, at that moment, she was alone facing thousands of people who refused to give up, who would rather die than surrender—what terrified her was not the power these people could unleash, but the fact that even if she killed them, they would not only not disappear, but would intensify, an endless struggle!

She was afraid, a fear she hadn't felt in a long time.

"The power to change the course of war... Is that really something a movie can do?"

"Director Chen Qi, you... you've truly opened my eyes."

Grand Knight Commander Ioleta had to admit that even though she valued Chen Qi so much, she still underestimated his abilities... He even had the power to influence the course of a war.

But... isn't this enough? The Grand Knight Commander couldn't help but think this. She knew that this movie would definitely cause a sensation in Victoria, and would even be repeatedly promoted like a speech.

The Campaign Knight of Kazimierz were already quite critical of this kind of war, so choosing to leave after achieving their goals was perhaps the best course of action—but this film is probably not enough to show Victoria driving away all her enemies.

Ursus's brutality and Leithania's fanaticism are not so easy to drive away... But even so, the Grand Knight Commander already felt that the effect he could have on Chen Qi was already quite terrifying.

A single film can directly increase the chances of winning a war by at least 30%. Such an effect is already terrifying. The Grand Knight Commander couldn't believe how much more impact Chen Qi's film could have.

No... or rather, he dared not think about it anymore? The Grand Knight Commander stared at the still-playing movie, still unable to calm down... After that, was there some even bigger outburst to come?

Chapter 92: The Final Speech! Behind me lies the entirety of Victoria!

The potential that "Darkest Hour" has shown is something that not only the Grand Knight Commander have seen, but also the Dukes of Victoria have seen. It can give the people of Victoria, who are currently under immense gloom and pressure due to a combination of factors, including attacks from three countries and previous divisions, a renewed sense of confidence.

Although... they were all unwilling to believe that a movie could truly change Victoria's fate, that a movie could restore the nation's confidence in Victoria's future.

In particular, they were even less willing to believe that Chen Qi, the "culprit" who accelerated the division within Victoria with a television series, would now actually make a film that would genuinely benefit Victoria today.

However, in this film, everything seems to be shifting in this seemingly impossible direction. Whether it's the conversation between the actor playing the third generation and the people of Victoria, or the regaining of support from the cabinet members, the film's originally dark and oppressive tone seems to be changing for the better.

"I never expected that Enciodes... could have such a manly side."

At Siracusa's place, even the burly chieftain Aktos, upon witnessing Silver Ash's character shoulder such a tremendous burden and maintain his unwavering determination to fight to the end, couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

"I thought that guy who studied in Victoria looked down on people from poor, remote areas like us."

"I was thinking, what if one day a major country attacks, and this so-called worldly-wise person is the first to betray Siracusa?"

"Now it seems he's a real man; he's definitely someone who can shoulder great responsibilities."

"Even though it's just acting... this guy really doesn't seem to be acting." Even Ratatos couldn't help but mutter to herself. She wanted to say that Silver Ash was just acting and that he himself might not have the same charisma as the character he was playing.

But... he just couldn't bring himself to say those words when facing a camera where Silver Ash, even with makeup, seemed to have no trace of acting.

Everything felt so natural. In fact, it gave Ratatos the feeling that if Silver Ash were to grow old like this in the future, then this was exactly what he would look like.

Aside from the two family heads, Ennya was intently watching her brother's performance in the movie, her eyes gradually welling up with tears, showing a deeply moved expression.

Ever since Silver Ash told her that the movie contained the words and beliefs he wanted to convey to her, Ennya has always regarded the protagonist of the movie as her older brother.

In Ennya's eyes, every move of the character played by Silver Ash was exactly the decision and choice that her brother would make—but this time, she saw not only her brother's awareness in this movie, but also the bitterness and pressure behind that awareness that she could not see.

To be honest, when she saw her brother in the movie, looking so burdened and misunderstood by everyone... she was already too heavy-hearted to speak. But now, seeing her brother regain his radiant spirit, she couldn't help but cheer for him and feel relieved for him.

But as soon as she felt relieved, she couldn't hold back her tears... because she had witnessed this whole ordeal and knew all too well how difficult it had been for her brother along the way.

In the film, which is nearing its end, Silver Ash's character, the Third Incarnation, is about to deliver his final speech. The success or failure of this speech will directly influence the decisions to be made next: whether to negotiate or to fight to the end.

But this time, all the audience members, including the commoners who stood by Victoria, were full of confidence. They all knew that this time the monarch would succeed!

"So, let's return to the issue of aggression."

"I have discovered that in our long and proud history, there has never been a period when we could assure our people with absolute certainty that our nation would not be invaded."

In the movie, although the king was old and frail, with a hunched back and a slightly overweight physique, no one now looked down on or despised him because of his demeanor.

Under the unique vertical light in that parliament, the monarch seemed like the only light that dispelled all darkness, bringing confidence, awareness, and certainty to all the people of Victoria through the screen at that moment.

"--But I am full of confidence." The Third King gazed at everyone, his tone more resolute than ever before, and declared with unwavering conviction:

"If everyone performs their duties diligently, down to the smallest detail, and if we are fully prepared—which we are indeed doing now—we can once again prove that we have the ability to defend our homeland!"

"Defend the nation to weather the storms of war! Protect it from the ravages of tyranny!"

"Yes!" XN

In the film, the opposition party unanimously praised the monarch, and gradually, even the people of Victoria began to murmur the same sentiment.

"Turn up the volume on all radios! Play this speech on all radios!"

Without prior agreement, the Dukes of Victoria issued the same order again. Even if they didn't say it aloud, the Victoria officers at the front lines had already turned on their radios and turned up the volume on all the equipment they had on hand.

At this very moment, in "Darkest Hour," the king's speech resonates in every corner Victoria, not only among the common people, soldiers, and nobles, but also among every one of their enemies!

Even if it takes years; even if... it's a lone battle.

The film then shifts to the woman played by Warfarin, who has changed into an ambulance uniform and appears to be having a photo taken. This clearly indicates that in this time of crisis, it is a time for both men and women to stand up and fight.

"In any case, this is our plan. It is not just the will of the royal family, but also the will of Parliament and the nation!"

"Everyone in the Victoria Empire, united by the same goals and needs, will defend our land to the death!"

"That's right!" XN

"We will do everything in our power to support each other and fight side by side!"

"That's right!!" XN

The voices answering this king grew louder and more resolute with each passing moment! More and more people, both on and off screen, were echoing this sentiment.

At this moment, the hearts of everyone, both on and off screen, seemed truly connected. Faced with the king's speech, more and more people's eyes hardened, and even the gloom in the sky seemed to dissipate...

"Even vast territories of Terra, and many ancient and renowned nations, are unable to offer us assistance, or have become the evil claws reaching out towards us!"

"We will never surrender, nor will we compromise."

We will fight to the very end!

At that moment, the king's words seemed to truly transcend the screen. He made no further mention of the film's portrayal of Gaul as their enemy. His emotions and speech transcended the boundaries of time, delivering his resolute message to every Victoria facing this perilous moment!

"We are going to fight in enemy territory."

"We're going to fight in the wilderness."

"We must fight on the border with renewed confidence and strength!"

"We will defend our motherland! At any cost!"