The morale and enthusiasm displayed by the Guard Corps greatly satisfied Rocky, so he stepped forward to face the crowd. After nodding at Monte, he turned his gaze towards the guards.
At such a time, his duty as the City Lord naturally required him to speak a few words. For this reason, Rocky was also quite nervous, for he had never addressed hundreds of people before; this was a first for him.
While observing the Guard Corps, he pondered what to say. Yet, throughout this process, he managed himself well, exuding authority despite the intense pounding in his chest, giving the guards the impression that the City Lord was assessing them all.
After a short while, Rocky began to speak:
"Guards, do you know why I am here today?"
"We do!"
After Rocky finished his sentence, the neatly arranged guards before him answered in unison.
"Very good."
