Chapter 499: For the Xaos Civilization!
Such an outpouring of faith, raw and powerful, pulsed like a heartbeat, fueling the tangible force in the atmosphere. In that moment, the crowd’s fervent cries teemed with an energy strong enough to amplify Divine Force exponentially.
But Vlad, again releasing a steady pulse of aura, raised his arms to bring back silence. "This success doesn’t belong to me. It belongs to all of us!"
His words erupted like thunder. The hush now settled in an even deeper wave, reaching the ears of every man, woman, and child across the capital. Vlad’s gaze traversed the mass of faces, seeing weariness, exhilaration, sorrow, and euphoria all intermingled.
"We all worked until our bodies couldn’t bear any more. Tens of thousands sacrificed their lives so the world could be safe, making them the greatest heroes of Terra. This victory belongs not to me but to the Xaos Civilization!"
Those gathered, whether already devout or more cautious about faith, felt a renewed purpose burn inside them. The notion of striving as one—far beyond the deeds of a single "God-King"—sparked recognition in their expressions. Their efforts mattered. Their sacrifices, no matter how great or small, had changed history.
A single child’s voice rang out above the crowd, bearing a conviction seldom heard in one so young. "For the Xaos Civilization!"
His rallying cry instantaneously kindled a domino effect. From every direction, countless others echoed him.
"For the Xaos Civilization!"
"For the Xaos Civilization!"
"For the Xaos Civilization!"
The shouts reverberated through streets and alleys, bursting from the throats of people who’d spent months, even years, braced against the threat of annihilation.
Vlad stood there, letting their emotion peak, a warm smile softening the grim set of his features. He recognized that this was the kind of unity they needed: faith not solely in him, but in themselves and the shared destiny they had forged. Only when their voices quieted somewhat did he continue.