The whole place fell silent, and the world itself seemed to freeze as the chief commander's voice echoed.
"My soldiers! On the other side of us stand the duke's forces. The same person who betrayed the crown and the kingdom for his personal greed. Today, you have become the kingdom's voice against his cruelty, and your weapons hold the power to end all of it."
His words reached everyone and resonated deep within their hearts.
"I know you are scared. Many of you want to run away, but if you do — someday in the near future, that man's greed will eat away at your loved ones, your home, and yourself."
"You are not here for the king. You are here for your parents, your children, your siblings, and every person you have ever loved."
"Stand with me and let us put an end to this!"
The soldiers slammed their fists to their chests and shouted in unison, "WOOOAH!"
The chief commander raised his sword towards the sky and brought it down to announce the advance.
