At this point, Ian suddenly changed his tone: "But my friends, aren't you also the guardians of South Ridge?"
"Those of you who are watching this screen now, no matter who you are, aren't you all the foundation of this society, the ones producing components, ammunition, and weapons and armor, the people who ensure everyone can be fed, and that the soldiers can fight without worries?"
"In this world, everyone is connected to everyone else, just like in this war, everyone is connected—facing the cruel Demonic Army, we who dare to resist are all heroes!"
"So, right now...let us salute the heroes' expedition!"
"Salute to the soldiers who protect us, to all those who are still working hard, to all the guardians of peace, and the defenders of all prosperity and strength!"
