Global Warzone Channel:
Parlenzo (SteelWolf): "I am the President. All Maple Nation warriors, lay down your weapons. Godslayer is not our enemy. The true enemy comes from within!"
"Those who control your lives from the shadows, those warzone elites who live in luxury within underground shelters—they are not worthy of your loyalty!"
Parlenzo (SteelWolf): "May the Lord have mercy on me, and may the god born of Chaos bless you all. Amen!"
"Surrender? Did he just… surrender?!"
"...What the hell is going on?"
Global chat exploded in disbelief. Every Maple Nation adventurer stared at the screen, eyes wide and breath stuck in their throats.
Up until now, all they'd heard was that a premeditated attack had broken out at West Fortress. No one had expected the President to personally issue an order of surrender.
It made no sense. It went against all logic and precedent.
"First time I've set foot across the ocean. Why do none of you dare meet my eyes?"