After hearing the words of his subjects, the Sovereign glanced at Zhao Chenlin beside him without showing any emotion, then shook his head solemnly:
"Everyone, I know you all have anger in your hearts, but war is no child's play. Once war is waged, lives will be lost, and the country will be in turmoil."
"Seeing the populace suffer from the ravages of war, my heart feels as if being carved by a knife."
The Sovereign spoke softly, with a benevolent demeanor and a sincere tone.
His tone was extremely persuasive, deeply moving the hearts of the surrounding Lanyun citizens.
The crowd exchanged glances, and then someone among them spoke sorrowfully: "Sovereign, my son died within the ranks of the Duorong Federation's army."
"You feel for the citizens, and we understand this sentiment, but merely yielding means your subjects will continue to suffer, Sovereign!"
"Please, Sovereign, make a decision for us!"
