This entire time, I had believed I was alone. Up until this moment, they knew they were heading toward their deaths—but every single person in this room, including that fox, understood that running away was never truly an option. Rising up to fight was the only way to solve the crisis. Even though I feared for them, I swore to myself that I would protect them, protect the entire empire.
I could see their eyes light up at my words. Is this how it feels to be a leader? My mind swirled with questions that were almost alien to me.