Everyone present harbored different thoughts, but fine words poured out by the basketful.
"Then what should we do? Fight the Heaven Dou Empire to the death?" someone asked.
"If we have to put our lives in someone else's hands, we'd be better off fighting!" someone answered loudly, his voice filled with resolve.
"Yes, we swear to stand with Your Majesty, come what may!" More people began to join in, their voices merging into a torrent that echoed through the palace.
"We swear to defend the Star Luo Empire to the death!" At last, everyone shouted in unison. Their voices shook heaven and earth, as though they would overturn the entire palace.
Just as the discussion raged and tension filled the air, a figure suddenly broke the silence.
He was a burly man clad in gleaming heavy armor. Like a towering boulder, he radiated an unshakable majesty.
The burly man abruptly rose, his gaze resolute, and bowed to Dai Xinghe, who sat in the center of the great hall.
"Your Majesty, your humble subject has something to say. I ask your permission!" His voice rang out powerfully through the spacious hall.
Dai Xinghe raised his head slightly, his gaze passing over the general seated in the front row, and a warm smile appeared on his face.
He waved a hand, signaling that the burly man need not stand on ceremony.
"Xingchen, you are my brother and the supreme commander of the empire's armies. What could you possibly have to say that you cannot speak freely?" Dai Xinghe's voice was gentle yet strong, carrying an unquestionable authority.
Dai Xingchen drew a deep breath. His gaze swept across everyone present, and each person who met his eyes felt an intense fighting spirit.
It was an unwavering conviction to fight for the empire, for