Chapter 2470: Dragon Pavilion

"No!" Lyra Whitaker collapsed to the ground, tears streaming uncontrollably as she witnessed the tragedy unfolding before her. The scene was too much to bear. For millennia, Ostrad had survived because of its unshakable loyalty and honor. The people of Ostrad always prioritized the greater good over their own lives. In moments of national peril, their first thoughts were not of themselves but of their families, their friends, and their homeland. If their sacrifice could save their loved ones, they would march to their deaths without hesitation. This unwavering spirit was why Ostrad had remained undefeated. Not even seventy years ago, when the Allied Forces of twenty-three nations, led by the mighty Denland, tried to conquer Ostrad, they failed. Now, the air was thick with sorrow and resolve. Thirteen thousand of the elderly, sick, and wounded stepped forward, one after another, to meet their end with dignity. Within moments, over ten thousand had taken their own lives, determine