Almost at the same instant the command hub of Furnace Castle erupted in ecstasy.
A resonant, excited voice, filled with supreme majesty, echoed through the global communication network to every corner of Red Flame Star.
It resounded in the ears and hearts of every survivor:
"To all the soldiers of Red Flame Star! To all my compatriots! I am Fierce Lion, leader of the Mercenary Alliance!"
His voice paused, as if he were suppressing immense excitement.
"I, Fierce Lion, in my name as leader of the Alliance and as its guardian Venerable, hereby declare!"
His voice suddenly soared, filled with the triumphant relief of having vanquished the demonic scourge.
"The war against the Demon Race's invasion, which lasted two hundred and thirty-seven years—is over!"
"As of today! As of this very moment! All members of the Demon Race that invaded the surface and underground of our Red Flame Star have been uprooted and utterly purged! Not a single one remains!"
