Bang!
Inside the council chamber of the Tristain Royal Palace.
Military generals and political dignitaries gathered urgently in response to the declaration of war from the Regen Zista Kingdom.
Cardinal Mazarin angrily slammed his hand onto the table. Ignoring Duchess Marianne beside him and Princess Henrietta standing at her side, he shouted, "I said long ago that we should capture Prince Wales and send him over at once! They clearly declared war because we took him in!"
General Bouillé of the military nodded repeatedly.
"Indeed, but it is not too late. Send an envoy immediately and tell them that we are willing to hand over Prince Wales!"
Though he was a general, the gap in strength between the two sides was simply too great. There was no need to fight at all.
Besides, why should they risk their lives for a foreign prince?
"But Prince Wales was not mentioned in the Regen Zista Kingdom's declaration of war. Doesn't that mean their target is not him at all?" Princess Henrietta hurriedly said.
"Hmph. They are traitors. Could they openly demand the return of their former prince? They are obviously using war to threaten us into handing over Prince Wales!" President Lishman of the High Court snorted coldly.
"Then it is decided. Control Prince Wales and the others first, then send an envoy to negotiate with the Regen Zista Kingdom."
After some thought, Duchess Marianne, seated upon the throne, gave the order.
"Mother!"
Duchess Marianne raised a hand to stop Princess Henrietta from saying more. Staring into the latter's anxious eyes, she asked in a deep voice, "I believe you understand what war brings, do you not? Future Queen Henrietta."
"This..."
Princess Henrietta opened her mouth but could not say a word. In the end, she could only close her eyes in