Although many people here have shown diametrically opposed attitudes, the Bolívar of Gran Colombia does not shy away from this division.
On the contrary, he even accepted these two completely different reactions with equanimity.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I know your concerns, but please believe me, this is a necessary and inevitable process."
"Does everyone still remember the original intention behind our World Conference?"
At this point, Bolívar of Gran Colombia's tone became more serious.
"We founded the World Conference to avoid the enormous catastrophe brought about by war."
"As you all probably know, there is a place called Ao Zhou that is far from Delos Island."
"That place was once the cradle of many civilizations and one of the birthplaces of Enlightenment thought."
“I have been there in the past and witnessed it firsthand. It is such a beautiful land with all kinds of heavenly plants and sweet fruits that I have never seen before.”
"However, a large-scale war that spanned the land completely overwhelmed it."
"Villages and cities were reduced to ashes by the bombardment of magic. Some even summoned terrifying creatures from hell, which burned half the land to ashes in the terrible hellfire."
Upon hearing Bolívar's words, the people's expressions all became serious.
Especially the leaders in the central area, their expressions all became solemn.
"That's right, it even escalated into a massive disaster, one that threatened the world. So, we finally joined forces and drove those terrifying creatures back to where they belonged."
When Bolívar of Gran Colombia said “we,” he glanced around at the leaders in the central area.
Lin Ke could tell at a glance that the leaders in the central area probably came from civilizations that had participated in that war.
However, the few empty seats made Lin Ke frown slightly.
It is clear that although some civilizations once fought alongside the leaders of the central region, they are now deeply divided for reasons unknown to Lin Ke.
Therefore, the fact that those leaders did not arrive here today is somewhat disheartening.
"Gentlemen, do you know why we are here today?"
"The World Conference is not for commemorating and celebrating victory, because in the face of profound suffering, any cheering is a desecration of the souls of the dead; it is far too frivolous and cruel to the departed."
"We gather here to remember and to make a covenant."
"A mutual agreement."
When Bolívar of Gran Colombia got to this point, he raised his voice slightly, and even Pericles couldn't help but take a breath when he looked at him.
It's worth noting that Pericles was also a leader who was very good at inspiring people with words, so when he listened to Bolivar of Gran Colombia, he only showed a thoughtful expression.
It's like analyzing and learning which parts you can use for yourself.
"Our primary purpose in being here is to confront the absolute evil of war!"
"Please, everyone, don't forget this most important point!"
"War is not merely a change in the boundaries of a civilization, nor is it simply a matter of numbers recorded on paper."
"That was a child crying at his parents' gravestones, the parents' cries when they learned of their child's death."
“Countless young people, filled with patriotic fervor, went to the battlefield and fought each other in the mud and blood, with no one they even knew the other’s name.”
"That lesson taught us that war is the bankruptcy of humanity; it unleashes the darkest demons within us!"
"This boundless greed for power and extreme disregard for life will only put everyone in danger!"
"It also tells us how fragile the connection between so-called kingdoms and civilizations is; with just one arrow, we could regress to a state even worse than the law of the jungle."
Bolívar of Gran Colombia paused here, then scanned the room again, taking in everyone's expressions.
“We thought that the tragedy caused by that incident was the end, because we founded the World Conference.”
"We invite leaders of all capable civilizations to come together and make decisions that benefit the world."
"But this time, I worry that perhaps an even greater disaster will befall us."
"That's why I've come here in person today, to the World Conference once again."
Upon hearing this, the leaders of the civilizations in the World Conference Center finally showed an "I see" expression, after all, none of them had expected that Bolivar of Gran Colombia would come here.
Upon hearing the word "even greater disaster," Lin Ke frowned slightly. He observed and listened more closely to the words of Bolivar of Gran Colombia.
"But please remember that the decisions we make here today will not only affect the civilization of each and every one of you, but will also determine the kind of world our descendants will live in."
Just then, Bolívar of Gran Colombia changed his tone, his voice no longer as agitated as before.
He calmed down almost immediately. In fact, Lin Ke even heard several civilization leaders praising what Bolívar of Gran Colombia had just said.
"Gentlemen, I represent more than just the interests or ideals of any one civilization."
"As someone who has had the privilege of leading Gran Colombia, I have witnessed the prosperity that comes with unity and the disasters that come with division."
"Today, I am simply a leader who believes that all civilizations can progress together when they unite."
"I hope to work with you all to contribute to creating a more equitable and sustainable world order."
When Bolívar of Gran Colombia finished speaking, the hall erupted in applause.
Even Nan Tong, who was standing next to Lin Ke, nodded slightly. Clearly, for people who were attending the World Conference for the first time and were unaware of the current and past state of the world, Bolivar's words from Gran Colombia had a tremendous encouraging effect.
His words treated everyone as an equal, as if there were no distinctions between "you" and "me" here.
But Lin Ke simply glanced around the venue again.
Those seats that categorize leaders into different classes are still very conspicuous.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
