He didn't know if doing so was the right thing for those below, but in the face of the pressure from the demon race, someone had to stand up.
If he didn't stand up, the South State would become the demon race's backyard. Everyone would fall into the mouths of the demons, making his situation all the more difficult.
Therefore, he had no choice but to stand up and withstand the pressure from the demon race.
After this battle, no heroes from the Central Plains would be able to rival him, not just in terms of reputation, but also in the overall strength honed through blood and fire.
Simply put, if he won, future campaigns to the north would yield twice the results with half the effort, instilling greater fear in others, subduing them without a fight.
Meanwhile, the public support in the South State would converge around him, greatly enhancing his power, making the mobilization of the people's strength even greater in the future.
