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nStanding before the people, was their majestic King.

nKing Landon Barn!

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n'System, I'd like to enhance my voice as usual, so use my Technology points to do so.

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n'Yes host.'

nLandon looked at his people, and raised his left hand up as a sign for silence.

nThis wasn't his first time addressing them, as he had been throwing several public events over the year.

nHence they immediately quieted down, and looked at their king in reverence.

n--silence--

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"My beloved people, look at those around you.

nLook at everyone around you, and please hold hands..... because, these people are your families as well.

nOnly by being united, can we truly find peace and happiness.

" Landon said, while holding Lucy's right hand.

nAnd since he was holding his royal staff on his other hand... mother Kim quickly engulfed that hand with her own hand as well, while holding Lucius' hand with the other.

nIn fact, everyone on the terrace had quickly held hands with one another.... even the guards, Santa and his gang, were also included on this as well.

nOf course, the announcer couldn't hold hands, as he had to hold up the megaphone towards Landon's mouth.

nBut even so, Mother Kim who had initially placed her hand on top of one of Landon's own... quickly took it off, and placed it on the announcer's hands, as he held onto the megaphone.

nThe announcer was shocked, and quickly smiled back at her emotionally.

n'We are one!'

nThat was the message that he had subconsciously gotten from this.

nInstantly, those below also held hands as well.... and subconsciously, they began to sway from side to side as they looked at each other tenderly.

nThey looked like the people in 'Whoville', who swayed while singing a Christmas song... when the Grinch stole their presents.

nIt was truly tear-dropping.

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"Baymardians!!... please hold your heads up high.... because today is your day!

nToday, is not meant for me.... but for you all!

nToday symbolizes our freedom, our battles, our hope, our strengths... and most importantly, our love for one another.

n18 months ago, we were seen as cursed people.

nOur land was barren, our families were dying from immense hunger... and the entire Arcadina, had abandoned us for good.

nBut look at us now?

nWe are better, healthier and stronger than ever before!!!

nWe, the citizens of Baymard.... had all joined forces in great efforts, to rebuild our city from scratch.

nAnd together, we will continue to face challenges and hardships.... as well as experience, peace, joy and unity as one.

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nAs Landon spoke, the people's hearts began to hammer within their chests.

nWhen they thought back to their former days, some people even cried... while others comforted each other, as they held hands in joy.

nAs they looked at his majesty, they couldn't help but subconsciously kneel while holding hands.

nOne by one, they dropped to the floor in tears.

nTheir ancestors had indeed sent them an angel.

nCarmelo, Adrian, Baron Hamilton, Santa and the rest who were watching this.... immediately felt touched, by the sight before them.

nThe children and women began to silently cry, while the men made subconscious promises to build Carona into a peaceful and wonderful place, like Baymard.

nAll the spies and corrupted people had to go!!

nPower existed to protect the weak, and that was that!

nLooking at those below, everyone on the terrace.... including the guards, all felt like they had a sense of duty to fulfill for all eternity.

nAs his majesty Landon had always said: 'With great power, comes great responsibility.'

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nLandon looked at his people and felt moved as well.

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"Baymardians!!...Because of our faith and hardwork, we've all been able to fight for a better tomorrow.

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nNot just for themselves, but for our children as well.

nHence today will also represent our official Independence day!

nThis day will set as a reminder of everything that has been accomplished in Baymard throughout this period of time.

nThat is why from this day forward, Baymard will no longer be a city.

nIt will be an empire instead!!

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nAs Landon spoke, the people began trembling from excitement.

nSince Arcadina didn't want to associate themselves with them, then why should they bother with the place?

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"My Baymardians!!

nThe things which I have sworn to and promised... will definitely be done, so long as I breathe.

nSo do not let anyone tell you that it cannot be done.

nNo challenge can match the heart and fighting spirit of Baymard.

nYour voices, your hopes, and your dreams... will define tomorrow's Baymard.

nWe will create new allies, as well as become a beacon of peace and love within his dark cold world.

nThis is a new era, for which Baymard will shine as bright as the stars in the night skies.

nAs your king, I will fight for you with every breath within my body... and I will never, ever let you down.

nSo my Baymardians, please rise up and stand firm!

nFor I believe that we will not fail..... and our empire will thrive and prosper for all eternity!!

" Landon said, as he spoke with great vigor and pride.

nThe people immediately rose up from the ground, and cheered passionately as well.

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"Long live the king!

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"Long live the king!

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"Long live the king!

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nLandon looked at them and nodded in satisfaction.

nIt seemed like they had gotten the message.

nOf course he had jumbled up a lot of powerful speeches back on earth to create this one.

nSigh... being a king had to do with too much speech making.

nWhich was just too exhausting to do every single time.

nWhat worried him the most, were the men from Carona.

nWould they be convinced enough to accept his treaty deal later on?

nBut of course, he was obviously worrying for nothing.

nSanta and his gang were looking at him with deep respect, as they too were utterly moved by his speech.

nSuch a man was indeed fit to be a king.

nCarmelo and Adrian quickly looked at each other in understanding.

nNo matter what, they had to become allies with Baymard.

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nAnd while the people of Baymard were deeply immersed in festive activities, others also had their own 'special' activities as well.

nBut rather than being in a festive mood, their own situation was something comparable to being in purgatory.

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