As Daneel tried hard to control his shock at discovering this fact, the regal man began to speak, and his voice carried a certain weight that would make anyone take what he was saying very, very seriously.
"Noble Heroes of the Empire. Rise."
As one, everyone stood up, and when Daneel looked around, he could see that each of their eyes contained a solemnity that spoke volumes about their emotions right now.
"You all know why you are here. You have heeded my call to take up the sacred duty.
Your names will be etched into the Wall of Grand Heroes.
Your deeds will be sung in the everlasting halls of the Heavens.
For hope.
For honor.
For Angaria.
FOR THE ETERNAL GLORY OF THE EMPIRE! LET US MARCH FORTH INTO THE VOID WITH OUR HEADS HELD HIGH!"
"FOR THE ETERNAL GLORY OF THE EMPIRE!"
Although the speech was short, it set Daneel's heart ablaze, and it made him feel like screaming out like the others, even though he didn't know exactly what was going on here.
