linkClaudevolume_up
The roundtable voted on our next course of action, and support for an attack on the Empire was unanimous. We need to get preparations underway.
linkLysitheavolume_up
Unanimous? I was led to believe that my father would be too busy overseeing the restoration of our territory to attend.
linkHildavolume_up
Wait, it was unanimous? But I thought Count Ordelia couldn't make it.
linkClaudevolume_up
The count made me his proxy, which I interpreted as a sign of support.
linkMariannevolume_up
That's surprising. I'd heard Ordelia territory suffered greatly when the Empire invaded.
linkLysitheavolume_up
Are you sure my father has agreed to this? Our resources are limited enough as it is. I can't imagine what we could spare for an extended campaign.
linkHildavolume_up
Is it really a good idea to keep fighting this war?
linkClaudevolume_up
Since Houses Ordelia and Gloucester suffered the brunt of the casualties in our previous battles, we plan to ask relatively little of them going forward.
linkClaudevolume_up
In fact, Margrave Edmund has generously agreed to raise the lion's share of the funds we'll need.
linkMariannevolume_up
My adoptive father views this war as just another investment. He must be expecting significant returns.
linkLorenzvolume_up
And I am sure that when the war is over, he will expect a significant return on his investment.
linkClaudevolume_up
And he has every right to a return comparable to his contribution. Look, this isn't something you all need to worry about.
linkClaudevolume_up
Now, Lorenz, since you're the head of House Gloucester, would you care to elaborate on your thoughts about the proposal?
linkLorenzvolume_up
Given the treachery House Gloucester has shown the Alliance as of late...
linkLorenzvolume_up
I did not believe we were in any position to object to your proposal. Therefore, I chose to quietly acquiesce during the roundtable.
linkClaudevolume_up
That so-called "treachery" was all part of the plan to save the Alliance. No one actually thinks your house betrayed us.
linkLorenzvolume_up
Laudable results do not erase duplicitous intent. Had the winds shifted in their favor, my father was prepared to remain with the Empire.
linkClaudevolume_up
Yeesh, all right. Let's ask someone else. What do you think, my friend?
linkArvalvolume_up
Hasn't the decision already been made? At this point, you should be free to speak your mind.
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