"The envoy wants to know if your country intends to continue the war regardless of the progress of the peace talks."
The elegant and charming face whispered the harsh words, each word as if soaked in poison.
"Based on the intelligence we have received, the Crown Prince of your country has issued orders for further mobilization, and now males from the ages of 12 to 70 have all become eligible for conscription."
"Our country's desire for peace is genuine, yet it is necessary for us to take some measures to protect ourselves before the Alfheim Defense Force ceases its aggression against our nation."
The righteous response, paired with the young girl's brave smile, made it involuntary for one to want to believe in the sincerity of this answer. However, including Roland himself, few believed this reply filled with diplomatic jargon.
