As Ludwig's voice fell, his true intentions finally became clear. They were planning to force Rocky into surrendering the Rune Technology.
Actually, from the actions of the three dignitaries just now, there seemed to be no issue on the surface. Everything they said did pertain to the war, and they were indeed boosting everyone's morale for the upcoming grand battle.
But if you added the last sentence, then the whole matter took on a different flavor. At least in Rocky's view, everything the three figures had previously said was just a prelude to this final demand. It was all to compel him to hand over the Rune Technology under everyone's watchful eyes.
