The next morning, the battle broke out on time. When the fog dissipated along with the morning light, the streets outside the Labyrinth Hall went from silent to deafening battle cries within a short minute.
The intensity of the battle was beyond imagination, or rather, it was a battle to the death the moment the two sides came into contact. Vader's strategy was very clear, and that was to defeat the Queen's army at all costs and capture Wei Duoliya.
Most of Vader's personal guards were heathens. Strictly speaking, they were the second generation of heathens who had drifted here from all over the world. They were born and raised here, but because of their fathers and the origin substance, they had been treated unfairly for a long time. In their eyes, this was unfair.
Why should the heathens with noble morals be discriminated against, while the Xi Ya followers who looked like gold on the outside but were actually rotten on the inside could do whatever they wanted? This was a problem that couldn't be explained by human morals, and also a huge contradiction in the Theocracy of this era.
The reforms initiated by Prince Vader were the light of salvation for these people. They longed to use their own hands to fight for a future for the next generation, a future that was relatively equal and where the difference in beliefs wouldn't cause people to suffer injustice.
It had to be said that Luo Ya, who didn't have any religious leanings, felt that this was a very orthodox way of thinking. The power that erupted from this way of thinking was indeed shocking, and when it was reflected in reality …
Vader's army wasn't afraid of death.
In order to bite down on the Queen's army as soon as possible, Vader's personal guards gave up on long-range attacks such as bows and arrows. They raised their shields and charged forward, withstanding the attacks of curses and arrows. Soldiers fell one after another, but those behind them immediately filled in. They gritted their teeth and showed no signs of fear.
The strength of humans was to overcome their natural instincts. Living creatures' natural instincts were to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, but armed with ideas, humans were willing to sacrifice for the sake of certain spirits and beliefs that existed in their hearts. Luo Ya felt that this was the greatness of humans, and also the most direct manifestation of civilization.
However, Vader wasn't the only one with beliefs and spirits. The Wei Duoliya army was also righteous.
Thus, under the military flag that had fluttered for hundreds of years, the soldiers who held on to their duty fearlessly charged back. Even if their armor was stained with blood, the knights would still fight to the death without retreating. That was their honor and could not be trampled on by anyone.
The fierce battlefield was like a meat grinder. Every second, someone would fall into a pool of blood. After the first round of battle ended, the leaders of both sides, as the strongest, had no choice but to personally enter the battlefield. Separated by the battlefield, the teacher-student group and the master-subordinate group faced each other from afar. Wei Duoliya and Vader both had complicated expressions on their faces, but their expressions were unwavering.
After his hiding place was discovered, Pang Te had stopped using the maze. Under the noon sun, the two armies faced each other, and the siblings began their final attempt.
"Sister Wang, have you forgotten what happened to mother? In order to prevent such a tragedy from happening again, in order to make our country stronger, we need to unite all the forces that can be united! Obstructing reform and being stubborn, how are you any different from those nobles who forced mother to her death? "
In front of the two armies, Vader raised his doubts with grief and indignation, drawing everyone's attention back to the princess's death, which was so heavy that no one wanted to talk about it. His words and questioning caused some commotion in the princess's army. Some of the soldiers were obviously shaken by his words, which were in line with moral standards.
Wei Duoliya's face showed a trace of grief for the first time after hearing her brother's shouts. Seeing this, Pang Te hurriedly held her hand. The princess looked at the man beside her and smiled. She stabilized her emotions and stepped forward to answer.
"Vader, I have never forgotten what happened to mother, and I will not question your revenge. However, reform isn't something that can be done overnight. Look at the results of your so-called reform. In less than a month, rivers of blood have flowed in the Holy Capital! How many people have died because of you? Have you not considered them at all? "
"Reform is inevitably accompanied by sacrifice. This is unavoidable. Since ancient times, reforms have always violated the interests of the nobles. As the saying goes, without destruction, there can be no construction. If the current system is not destroyed, how can we rebuild it? What you said is only an ideal. Reforms that don't shed blood will only be dragged out by the nobles and bishops step by step! "
"Perhaps there is such a possibility. However, isn't it our duty to prevent this from happening? If blood must be shed, I am willing to shed my own blood, and not at the expense of so many innocent civilians! Vader, the blood of the people is what supports your ambitions. Do you still remember the teachings of your family? "
"… It seems that we can't reach an agreement."
"Exactly."
The siblings were evenly matched in this final debate. Both of them stabilized the morale of the army, and also proved that they could not understand each other. Under their resolute gazes, the soldiers made their final preparations.
Vader unsheathed his sword. Beside him, the golden-haired knight, Felder, followed closely behind. He looked back at the pairs of burning eyes of his personal guards and shouted.
"For justice!"
"Oh — —!"
A roar resounded throughout the sky in response to Vader's declaration of war. At this moment, his raised sword was the best banner. On the other side, Wei Duoliya and Pang Te also stepped forward. Both of them drew their swords and stood side by side.
"For peace!"
"Oh — —!"
It was the same earth-shattering roar. It was as if the princess's army was venting their anger against the war. They were evenly matched with Vader's army, and neither side gave in.
Then, the bugle horn sounded. The two armies rushed toward each other like a torrent.
"The two of you, have you made your decision?"
"Yes, Sir Knight. Please return to your team."
"… I understand. May Xi Ya bless you."
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