All aristocrats believed that a war of great scale was about to unfold in the near future, and many opportunistic nobles were extremely excited and active, constantly lobbying between the Church and the royal family.
However, contrary to everyone's expectations, the Holy Church and the Kingdom had been passing the buck for nearly half a year, and after six months of inactivity with no preparations made for a campaign, it was Afonso, who held Dier Province, who suddenly sent a statement. He listed the numerous times the Holy Church had hindered his legitimate rule over Dier Province and declared retaliation against the Holy Church.
The target was the Church in Korot Province, which adjoined Dier Province.