The Khitan iron cavalry has invaded the south. Beacons blot out the sun with their blazes, and our mountains and rivers weep blood. Wherever they pass by, homes and fields are completely razed. Wherever their blades are pointed, the common people wail in agony. This is a true atrocity of pillaging lands and slaughtering civilians!
The disciples of Dragonbend Academy have already rushed to the front lines to offer aid. Though we reside in the rear, how could we possibly stand idly by with idle hands?
Today, by the Grandmaster's command and to uphold our doctrine of Non-Aggression, we march to the vanguard! We shall use our very flesh and blood as a bulwark to halt this unrighteous war!
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