Faced with the Third Princess's inquiry, Alan fell into a brief moment of contemplation.
Why had he risked his life to stand against the mage army of the Barton Kingdom?
Was it anger at the actions of the Barton Kingdom?
Or perhaps a desire to prevent the people of Ironblood City from suffering?
Maybe it was a combination of these reasons. Yet, a deeper thought surged to the forefront of his mind at that moment.
"This is my country!"
All the fury and killing intent he had felt condensed into that single statement.
He wanted his country to thrive, and if no one else was willing to step up, he would be the spark to ignite the flame.
The Third Princess cast a profound gaze at Alan. His answer had caught her somewhat off guard.
In her mind, protecting the kingdom was the duty of the royal family and its generals, a responsibility many citizens acknowledged but few truly carried in their hearts.
