There was a sudden silence that followed that provocation. Everyone looked at the speaker with suspicious eyes, but they all agreed with him as well.
For the people of this world, the goddess's words were absolute. And the fact that Emperor Kaiden opposed these words did not sit well with them.
"You are right-! The emperor needs to come back to his senses."
"We need to break the illusion he is under and make him see the truth."
Everyone understood what they needed to do, but no one had the courage to step forward on their own. Finally, someone spoke up from the crowd.
"But what can we even do? Emperor Kaiden is too much for us to handle. Even if we all were to make him an enemy, we won't win against the hero. Isn't this a useless endeavour…?"
That question caused everyone to deflate and look concerned. But the person in charge, Duke Inferno, did not look worried.
Instead, he gave them all a reassuring glance that made everyone feel like it would all be alright in the end.
