Restoring Relations

On September 17, Cosmic Year 125, the two nations engaged in diplomatic exchanges.

Radoslav and Adrian held a roundtable discussion with Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigmund and Speaker Felix.

Radoslav said, "The Oya Cross Nation has always cherished peace and does not wish for war. However, that does not mean we fear war. We simply do not wish to see lives devastated. Although the wars of recent years were initiated by your nation, our nation still comes with sincerity and wishes to establish diplomatic relations with your nation."

After Radoslav finished speaking, Sigmund said, "Our nation did not wish to wage war against yours either. Furthermore, we learned that your nation joined the United Army because it could not withstand the diplomatic pressure from other nations and was forced to join. We hold no resentment toward your nation over this. If your nation faces such diplomatic pressure after returning home, our nation will stand firmly with yours."

Grand Elder Adrian stood up at that moment and said, "Thank you for your concern regarding our nation's diplomatic circumstances. However, we must respond honestly. Although our nation was pressured diplomatically into joining the United Army, we were not entirely unwilling to join it."

Speaker Felix narrowed his eyes and asked, "May I ask the Grand Elder something? Are you saying that your nation actually joined the United Army of its own accord?"

"Strictly speaking, the main reason was you."

Speaker Felix deliberately put on a puzzled expression and asked, "Forgive my ignorance, but I do not understand what you mean. Please explain."

Grand Elder Adrian explained, "Our nation cherishes peace, but we have never interfered in the wars of other nations. We initially had no objection to the war your nation started and remained neutral. Yet your nation carried out a series