*Hans makes the sign of the cross before speaking*
It fills my heart with joy to see three of our empire's most cruel yet worthy enemies slain by the most honorable Duke Leopold. But sadness overcomes me when I consider the tribute we paid to achieve such a glorious victory.
Duke Leopold was a fine general, a firece fighter, a noble ruler, and no less a good friend of the people of our holy roman empire. While he did not deserve to be slain by such ignoble barbarians, he at least died with his sword in his hand and countless corpses around him. He died a heroes death my lords and his sacrifice will bring safety to the empire and success to the crusade.
*Hans observes a moment of silence before continuing*
We must now honor his death by successfully bringing this holy crusade to an end and vanquish the last barbarian army in these lands. Afterwards, we may celebrate and commemorate his deeds and ask the pope at Jerusalem to give him the last blessings.
My lords, we have work to do!
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