Because by now, none of them were representing only themselves—
He could not push Aleph and Her Highness the Princess onto the opposite side of the Colin People; Istania, which had only just found Peace again, must never plunge into turmoil once more. He could not let the King of Sand Barbaltan and Her Highness the Queen sacrifice themselves in vain.
He silently looked at the others, at the workers in the shipyard. Only after a brief silence did he slowly open his mouth and say:
"Everyone, just as Lady Aierna said, I still hope you can lend this ship one last helping hand..."
"After all, it is also the crystallization of your days and nights of effort during this period."
"But this is not in the name of friendship, nor is it an order. I can't even promise you anything... I can only assure you that no trouble will be left behind because of this. I will give all of you a perfect answer—"
