"I will surely fall into the deepest pits of hell after my death."
Murmuring words that seemed both like realization and a curse, the grip on the edge of the podium tightened, and the strength infused in the voice also rose a few notches.
"Yes, the enemy forces are indeed unprecedentedly powerful, enough to shock anyone. But as a result, time and again we have proven that advanced weapons alone cannot dictate the outcome of war; it is always the living people who wield these weapons that ultimately determine victory or defeat. No matter how many times it takes, we will surely prove to the world that Charlemagne will never lose to non-human entities."