It had to be said that her words resonated with everyone present.
Those seated had all suffered at the hands of bandits, the only difference being the severity of their injuries. However, they also saw renewed hope in life with the arrival of My Lord.
"We must believe that My Lord will defeat those damned bandits," someone said.
"My Lord will surely be victorious; he will protect us," another chimed in.
"..."
Susan's words had effectively ignited their hatred for the bandits and their unconditional admiration and trust in My Lord.
Following Susan's lead, others began to share their experiences. As voices filled the hall, the atmosphere finally grew less oppressive.
The Captain sat in a corner, observing everyone. From their conversations, he discerned how their lives had crumbled with the bandits' incursion and how they had been revitalized with My Lord's arrival.
"I will avenge my parents!"
