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Wars were inevitably accompanied by suffering and loss, and usually, the promise of greater returns kept the one 'attacking' quite motivated... but that was only if there was some hope of victory in sight.
Initially, the leaders of the Federation were quite confident in being able to take down the empire of Blue Dawn. After all, even if their enemy could somehow gain full control of Carmen's forces on such short notice — which was unlikely — the difference between their strengths was still too great.
Unfortunately, they greatly underestimated just how ambitious and well-prepared the White Deer Corporation was, as well as the amount of support Emilia's name alone could drum up. Though instead of making them hesitate, such an outcome only made the leaders of the Federation more determined.
