It was the spring of his childhood, when he vowed to become a proud soldier like his revered father.

Ernest Krieger, a young boy of ten, had unknowingly decided his destiny.

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Emperor, the Saraans will destroy the Empire.

For the sake of the Empire, send them back to their homeland.

Dedicate them to the well of the old gods, that they may never tread this earth again.

…….

And thus, the old words shall shine once more.