Chapter 3521
Another Legion Competing for World's Number One
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Therefore, the Awende Guard Corps that appeared before Liu Xiu was an army equipped with Han army gear.
Although he seemed somewhat out of place among the other Yuezhi legions, this sense of familiarity reassured Liu Xiu considerably.
The fact that Arvind's personal guard was willing to don this armor, whether it was the Yuezhi people's own wish or Arvind's forced order, indicates that the risk was not particularly high.
"All personnel, form ranks!"
As the pilgrimage convoy entered the passageway constructed by the soldiers, a resounding voice echoed with the corresponding command, and all the soldiers' movements changed accordingly.
The soldiers who lined up to welcome him almost immediately displayed their best spirits and energy, their eyes fixed on the carriage carrying Liu Xiu, showing him genuine respect and welcome.
This respect is not only for the Han princess herself, but also for the nation's century-old aspirations, and for the sense of honor in witnessing and participating in them.
As the vanguard of Arvind's Guard, under such welcome and gaze, they gripped their shields tightly in one hand and maces in the other, their hands as sharp as a facet, as fine as a line, exuding a sense of fierceness and the beauty of lines.
Looking at the Yuezhi army soldiers lined up to welcome him, Liu Xiu glanced at Awende riding away on horseback outside the carriage, and carefully recalled in his mind what he should do now.
Staying in the carriage the whole time and just going through the motions seems illogical.
As a princess, and one who has witnessed various upheavals, she has very little experience in handling such matters.
So much so that the first solution that comes to mind is to learn from how others have handled this matter.
Under the current circumstances, the most natural role model is Liu Tong, who is also a woman and also a princess.
Thinking of this, Liu Xiu also stood up from his own carriage and gestured to the maid accompanying him.
The maids exchanged glances, then in unison pulled open the front door of the carriage and lifted the corresponding beaded curtains.
Seeing the carriage's actions, everyone realized what was about to happen.
Even Arvind, after realizing this, did not try to stop it.
On the one hand, they did not believe that the current environment was dangerous, and on the other hand, the current occasion was indeed suitable for the Yuezhi people to get to know and understand this princess from the Han Empire.
Under the watchful eyes of the lined-up soldiers, Liu Xiu, dressed in his finest attire, approached the front railing of the carriage and watched as the Yuezhi soldiers slowly passed by, their figures receding into the distance.
When Liu Xiu focused his gaze on the soldiers of Arvind's Royal Guard on both sides of the road, he further confirmed that the equipment he had provided was indeed being used effectively, rather than being rejected because it was unsuitable.
The soldiers of Arvind's personal guard, who were being watched by Liu Xiu, became even more spirited the moment they were looked at, even though they were already standing tall and proud.
With their spirits and energy highly concentrated, the shields in the hands of the guards began to gleam, flowing with pure willpower.
Completely unaware of the soldiers' current state, Liu Xiu looked at the soldiers saluting him and, out of respect for order and courtesy, nodded in response.
And the shields of every soldier who received attention and a nod began to glow, a supreme tribute to the process. Completely unaware of the soldiers' current state, Liu Xiu continued to imitate Liu Tong, persisting on this path that, while seemingly short, was actually not insignificant.
This response and feedback created a completely different situation in the soldiers' hearts and minds.
That kind of respect, that kind of recognition, is not just recognition from superiors to subordinates, nor is it just recognition from influential people to ordinary people.
It also brings national recognition, recognition of a century-old aspiration, and self-recognition.
The nation has weathered a century of trials and tribulations. The Frost's Descent is a dream, like a dream, yet it has come to be and stands tall in this moment.
At this moment, the soldiers' sense of identity and thoughts were highly concentrated, and their thinking became increasingly pure and unified.
As a shield radiating the light of willpower slowly lit up, it emerged from another soldier beside him and continued to appear on the shields of soldiers in the distance.
The speed increased, and the light grew brighter.
Before Liu Xiu could even react, the originally planned welcoming route was suddenly filled with the brilliance of willpower.
The site, where spring had not yet arrived and the temperature was still below zero, was transformed into a warm road.
This warmth from the soldiers' hearts, their recognition, and their support allowed Liu Xiu, who was slower to react, to feel genuine sincerity and the respect these soldiers showed him.
Although it's unclear how these soldiers accomplished this, it must have been no easy feat.
"Wende, would you like to come up?" Feeling the sincerity in his words, Liu Xiu, unsure of what to do next, glanced at Wende, who was still riding in alongside the carriage, and extended his hand, asking the question.
Before Arvind could even process the question and the outstretched hand, he skillfully leaped over the pole and onto the chariot, arriving beside Liu Xiu. He took Liu Xiu's outstretched hand with his left hand, then instinctively looked at the soldiers of his own legion and extended his right hand.
At the very moment his right hand rose high, the Arvind SS soldiers simultaneously struck their left shields with their right hands using maces.
Their orderly voices expressed their blessings, their magnificent will dispelled the cold, and their radiant will illuminated the path forward.
It can be said that at this time, the Arvind Royal Guard had achieved the unification and sublimation of its will. When it was unsure of which path to take based on physical qualities, it took a step that was based on willpower.
At this moment, Arvind's Royal Guard could be said to possess power that surpassed the limits of the world.
Even if the Zhelan cavalry, who once defeated the Yuezhi, were to be reborn, they would not be able to defeat the current Arvind Royal Guard.
There may be time constraints, emotional constraints, restrictions on recognition, and a whole host of other limitations.
But at this moment, the Arvind Royal Guard, having achieved collective sublimation and unification, is now another legion in the world capable of competing for global prominence.
Relying on simple, unpretentious qualities and an absolutely idealistic will, one strives for perfection. (End of Chapter)