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Chapter 686: 442: Observations on the Border

Chapter 686: Chapter 442: Observations on the Border

As Prince Dazlert delivered a public speech in Fire Pattern Plaza, news that the Empire was about to go to war with the Anlong United Kingdom spread rapidly throughout the territory.

Countless newspapers, titled “Western War” or featuring related content, were printed in factories big and small and delivered into the hands of the Empire’s citizens by newsboys.

Excitement, anticipation, and anxiety merged into an intangible force named “the spirit of the times,” which filled every corner seemingly without effort.

Wealthy individuals frequently discussed the Western War at dinners and parties, constantly monitoring every bit of the event’s progress. Many of the upper class held a strong belief in the Empire’s success—some even began selling real estate and stocks, planning to rush to that territory to conduct business as soon as the war ended.

Compared to these courageous risk-takers, the majority of politicians and business tycoons were intent on seizing the opportunity to amass wealth.

Various civil associations, linked by an undercurrent, began to aggressively fundraise. Most of the funds ended up in their own pockets, with a fraction given freely to the officials, claiming it helped add strength to the war effort.

As for the common folk at the bottom of society, although they weren’t particularly concerned about the so-called Western War, they often found themselves drawn into discussions in crowded places. Sometimes, they even voiced some “unique” opinions, which usually attracted mockery from some ladies and gentlemen.

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