Chapter 174

“We have a month. Just a month,” Dario said.

“I’m sorry, but how are we supposed to be ready in just a month?”

“Well we don't have a choice. Our people will be used as collateral damage if we are not ready by then! We can’t just stand by and watch that happen,” another member replied.

“Yes, I agree. Even if this battle does not seem like something we are very sure of winning, we have to try.”

“I’m sure we can do this. Victory has always been ours and it will forever be!”

Dario stood at the head of the council chamber as his eyes swept over the gathered members as they offered words of encouragement to each other.

The tension in the room still lingered but the aura of defeat was now being replaced by an aura of strength and determination.

“Like I said before, we are the Persians,” he said, his voice firm. “We do not quit. We never lose. They believe they can tear us apart, but they are mistaken. We have fought battles and come out victorious, this time will be no different.”

“Yes!” Th