Chapter 732: Chapter 488: The Princess’s Inspiration_1

Following that, Ariel, who had just stepped onto the Commander Stage, instantly attracted the attention of all the soldiers present.

On the high platform, under the illumination of numerous magic spheres floating in mid-air, Ariel was still wearing her neat red and gold outfit.

Her previously high ponytail was now coiled at the back of her head, and, combined with her subtle and delicate facial features, she looked both elegant and determined.

Most eye-catching, however, was the crescent moon princess crown that Ariel had put on again.

The small, silver princess crown, adorned with gems, shone brilliantly under the light.

The faint, iridescent glow it emitted intermingled with the magic spheres, making it look dreamlike and astonishing to behold.

At the same time, the shield-shaped golden lion emblem flag, symbolizing the Coldflame Royal Family, was also raised on the Commander Stage.

At that moment, standing under the banner with the royal emblem, Ariel’s slender figure was upright and radiant, and her stern, fair face lent her an air of authority.

“It really is our Princess! ”

“I never thought that the Princess would come to such a dangerous frontline battlefield; it’s a great honor for us!”

“Seeing the Princess of Coldflame before the great battle, we can die without regrets!”

“Your Highness, I am the son of Webster, Scott Martin! Currently serving as the captain of heavy cavalry, my father was once the king’s guard and received unparalleled glory. I am willing to fight for Coldflame and for the Princess!”

“I am the son of Casey Cooper, Young Kais. My family has fought to protect Coldflame since the Era of the Hero King, and today is no different!”

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For a time, accompanied by resounding cheers, the atmosphere on the entire field immediately heated up.

Every face was filled with excitement and seemed to be impassioned.

Noticing this, Leo Ray, who was standing in a corner under the Commander Stage, slightly nodded his head.

Ariel had yet to speak, but she was already able to achieve such an effect; her popularity was indeed remarkable.

“It is easy to imagine that, with the reinforcements not arriving and the Holy Night Army approaching, the morale within the fortress would naturally be extremely low. Some people may even feel that they have been abandoned by the Coldflame Royal Family,” thought Leo Ray. “And now, with Ariel, a member of the royal family, showing up, there is no doubt that the royal family has not abandoned this place. I guess that’s the main reason for everyone’s excitement.”

“In addition, Ariel’s reputation and popularity in Coldflame have always been quite good, coupled with the escalating conflict between the three princes in the royal capital, their popularity is declining.”

Looking at Ariel’s slender figure, Leo Ray nodded in contemplation: “Between them, it is clear who is more favored. This is obviously another important reason for the excitement of the soldiers and Ariel’s popularity.”

“Lastly, this Fortress Legion is one of the eight legions directly subordinate to the Coldflame Royal Family, possessing extremely high loyalty. Seeing the royal princess, it is only natural for such a thrilling situation to occur.”

Just as Leo Ray thought of this,

on the other side, Lord White, clad in heavy armor, stepped forward first and raised his hands slightly, gesturing for silence.

The next second, the immense field where nearly ten thousand people stood became dead silent.

“Brave soldiers of the Fortress Legion, we have experienced countless bloody battles and endured enormous pressure during this period,” said Lord White, his aged face solemn as he nodded slightly to the soldiers below.

He continued disdainfully, “But what does it all matter? Faced with an enemy several times our number, we still stand here, holding our ground, denying them a single step forward! They hate us, but they cannot defeat us!”

After taking a deep breath, Lord White slowly continued, “This is all because we are far stronger than what they fear! Because we are their nightmare!”

“We are their nightmare, we are their nightmare!”

Across the field, the atmosphere began to rise even higher.

Seeing this, Leo Ray’s eyes shifted upwards, ultimately resting on the immense semi-transparent magic barrier covering the entire field.

According to Lord White’s earlier explanation, this was a special soundproof barrier that could completely block out the sounds from inside the training field, preventing them from reaching the outside world and attracting the enemy’s attention.

“And today, our Princess has witnessed our resilience and strength! She is willing to stand with us, to fight alongside us!”

Again, gesturing for silence, Lord White continued, “Next, the princess would like to say a few words. Let us welcome Her Highness!”

After finishing his words, Lord White stepped aside and then knelt on one knee, lowering his head deeply to Ariel.

“We welcome Your Highness!”

On the other side, the sound of neatly colliding armor echoed as the commanders and soldiers of the Coldflame Legion also knelt down, performing the same action.

For a moment, the sight of ten thousand people paying their respects was truly spectacular.

Seeing this, Leo Ray, flanked by Taylor and Hong Ye, subtly raised his eyebrows.

At present, among the nearly ten thousand people present, only the three of them were still standing.