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This won't be like granting asylum to your standard refugee. If we take the archbishop in, it will be tantamount to declaring war on the very Empire.
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Is that a risk you're willing to accept, Your Majesty?
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It is. We have already thoroughly discussed the matter with the Kingdom's lords.
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Even if I refrain from deciding publicly one way or the other, the Empire will still insist that we hand Lady Rhea over.
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The Kingdom's people and government are too frail to stand without the holy church's support.
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I agree with her ultimate goal, but such a situation calls for gradual reform over time. The emperor's desire to tear it up rapidly will not do.
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Then it is a good thing we've prepared for such contingencies. I will start by sending a party to Ailell to welcome our new guests.
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Thank you. I would go myself if I could, but I'm needed here to prepare for the war.
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For now, send messengers to Counts Galatea and Charon imploring them to muster troops for our defense.
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Oh, and send for House Fraldarius as well—let's make sure our new duke earns his title.