Chapter 33 - 25: The King’s Choice_2
The King took his place at the center seat.
In an instant, everyone stood up and saluted in unison.
"We greet the King, may the Fire be with His Majesty."
The King raised his right fist.
"The night will eventually fade, dawn is bound to arrive!"
"The night will eventually fade, dawn is bound to arrive!"
The unified voices echoed through the central hall, this sense of solidarity was what he liked most, and his only expectation for any meeting.
Sure enough, as soon as he sat down, contradictions and disputes erupted.
The Commander of the City Defense Legion, along with dozens of Elders and Governors, stood up together:
"With the Black Tide looming, we believe the Royal City should immediately stop expanding outwards, to reduce casualties among combatants and the pressure on defense."
"Our defense line is stretched too thin; logistical supplies and medical support can’t keep up, our losses this month have already surpassed the last ten months!"