"Thank you for your understanding, Marshal Axel. We Tontatta will do everything in our power to help the New Government fulfill its great mission of benefiting the world."
Axel smiled at the excited Tontatta princess. "All of this is a gift from the Holy Light. There is no need to worry about it, Princess Mansherry."
"Yes! It is all thanks to the radiance of the great Holy Light. Once we return, we will devote ourselves wholeheartedly to worshipping the Holy Light."
Hearing the devotion in the Tontatta princess's voice, Axel nodded in satisfaction. Although the Holy Light Clerics would never force any race to worship the Holy Light, they had never forgotten their responsibilities, and they felt warmly toward the Tontatta for willingly embracing its faith.
"Every race has its own strengths, and therefore its own place in this new era. As long as you develop those strengths, I believe every race can prosper under the leadership of the New Government.
The world is diverse, not uniform. In this age of peace, I hope none of you will cling to the notion that the strong should prey on the weak. Peaceful coexistence is the path the world must take from now on. What every race must strive for is equality, mutual respect, and free, friendly exchange. Then the world will surely enter an era of tremendous development. Prosperity for All Races!" Axel's eloquent speech came to an end.
Even louder applause erupted below the stage. Everyone rose excitedly to their feet, regardless of race. Even the kings who had been somewhat dissatisfied earlier suppressed their private schemes when they felt the atmosphere in the room and applauded vigorously. After all, there was no resisting the tide.
The world was no longer theirs to dictate as nobles and royalty.
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