The Imperial People's choice.
Upon hearing Cassius's words, Olivia's heart trembled violently. She wanted to escape, but still involuntarily looked toward the people on the ground, especially their faces—
"How could this be..."
Those who heard the news of the war not only did not show the expected fear, panic, or disgust. Instead, each and every one of them had crimson faces, with radiant smiles on those varying countenances.
Workers in the arsenal were happy because war would bring orders like snowflakes.
Though overtime was exceptionally tiring, it could bring them ample rewards, allowing them to buy homes in the city sooner and become true citizens of Isdalia.
The soldiers in the army were happy because war would bring them honor and status.
In the eyes of the soldiers, under the protection of the Ashen Empire's Emperor, symbolizing strength and victory, they were invincible, victorious in battle. War was merely a ladder to climb to higher positions, a trial for the brave.
