"That is the law of the strongest."
The response came not from me, but from another voice.
We all turned, searching for the speaker, and saw a woman descending gracefully.
It took me only a moment to recognize her, though her expression seemed a bit off.
"Elizabeth…"
"Utopia has spent years hesitating to launch a proper attack on Sancta Vedelia," Elizabeth said. "They knew—even with their vast armies—that victory would be impossible. This time, you dared to try because you thought you were prepared. And now, you're going to lose. Again. Blame your own weakness for it." A smile curled her lips.
Shuria's glare burned back at her. "We fight for our future!"
Elizabeth tilted her head slightly. "Oh? Is that how you justify enslaving others? Collaring them like animals?"