The Empire of Reimia (3)

If there were any doubts before about whether a war was coming, they were now gone. And it was more than clear that Rynze planned to use all available resources for this, even the green cadets from the first year. Nevertheless, even during the July news, Neya made a firm decision to go all the way, despite her opinion of the new Empress and her personal ideals. In the current situation, she believed that this was the most reasonable choice, even if she had to play by the rules of the deranged ruler. When Rynze delivered her empty and pompous speech, the girl listened to her with a confident face, as if these words truly filled her with pride. And when her turn came, the Reymian clearly and firmly, without a single hesitation, recited the sacred oath:
—I, Linnea Sherman, swear that in life and in death, I will be eternally devoted to the Empress and her land, I will defend the interests of the Reymian Empire and will not disgrace its name. Enemies may destroy my body, but they will never conquer my will. The Empire is above all, long live Her Majesty Rynze Reym!