The enemy corpses burned until they turned to ashes, while those belonging to this village were buried with all the honors a warrior could receive. Now, everyone was waiting for the announcement that the man known as the White Demon was about to make the general leading the coalition army directly at war with the invading troops.
In a dimly lit building, Thorian looked at his reflection in the water and murmured, "No one chooses their path; they only claim it."
Like any person following his path of vengeance, he had undergone certain changes. He knew many more things that could happen and would ensure that all the wars in which lives were lost would not be in vain for the next five hundred years. That's why he had chosen a rather narrow path where, if he succeeded, wars could well cease to exist.
"Sir, everyone is waiting for you." Brad entered and reported that everything was ready.
Thorian, upon hearing this, took a deep breath, looked at his hands, and clenched them tightly. He knew this was not just his fight; everyone had to participate in the unification.
"Whoever does not fight for the future has less right to the present."
Walking towards the exit where everyone was gathered, Thorian shared his vision both with the people of this village and with his own soldiers, who were here to know which path they would take.
Taking a deep breath, Thorian shouted loudly, "Brave soldiers, comrades in arms, today we are gathered here after a crucial victory on the battlefield. Our swords, our spears, and our hearts have been tested, and we have emerged triumphant."
"But above all, I want to express my deep gratitude to each of you standing here, breathing, fighting for a better tomorrow."
Looking at the relatives of those who had died, Thorian reminded them, "Our fallen will be remembered with honor and respect. Every sacrifice, every drop of blood shed on this ground, has not been in vain. They are the heroes who inspire us to move forward and to fight with more strength and determination. We will only make their deaths meaningful if we seize the path ahead."
"However, the war is not yet over. We know what awaits us; we know the challenges we have ahead. But I tell you this, my brave warriors: we will not give up. We will keep fighting; we will keep advancing, because the future depends only on us and not on our elders."
Taking a deep breath, Thorian continued, "That's why today I address you with a bigger vision in mind. We are not just fighting for victory on the battlefield, but for peace in the whole world. It's time to end the bloodshed and eradicate war once and for all."
"That's why I proclaim myself as the future emperor of the world. Not out of excessive ambition, but out of a burning desire to bring peace to all nations, to unite humanity under one banner of brotherhood and prosperity."
"So I ask you to join me in this noble cause. Together, we can build a better world, a world where our weapons become tools of progress, where hatred and violence are replaced by compassion and cooperation."
"Soldiers, destiny calls us. Let's move forward with courage and determination. Together, we will conquer a brighter tomorrow for ourselves and for future generations. For peace, for humanity, for a world free of war!"
When everyone heard those words and felt the thunderous cheers of the coalition soldiers, everyone who witnessed the battlefield also roared with excitement.
"Glory to the supreme emperor of the new world!"
"Glory to the supreme commander!"
Thorian looked at Arnook, who had learned of the entire plan, and nodded. As long as there was a ruler of the South Pole alongside the North, everything would remain the same despite having a leader.
"Hail the emperor!" Arnook shouted as he bent his knee.
Everyone else who had not yet understood what was really happening kneeled before Thorian. Everyone knew they needed to stop the war, and that's what the person in front of them was doing.
Seeing that everyone had kneeled except for the Avatar, Thorian looked at him seriously, knowing that everything depended on luck and that he would be alive to achieve it.
Once training starts here, the numbers will increase with the other villages sending their warriors for training.
It was all about time, tranquility, and a unique opportunity to win the war.
"Let's seek that right to life together. I know we will live in a generation with resentment or pain, but as long as our children live in peace, they will forget our pain and overcome life's adversities."
Thorian, once finished with his speech, left the place.