Even Ferdinand's visit last time had failed to instill fear in them. While it had proven effective with some, not all were deterred.
If even his most recent decree was not enough, then it was no longer their fault that Crux did not comply.
They had been given ample grace periods, yet a lot of the nobles in Crux remained stubborn as Princess Seraphina herself had admitted.
Prudencians had suffered as the victims first. Valeria was merely taking a stand to defend its people.
Therefore, declaring the attack was justified.
Further, Arabella had steeled herself for such a moment ever since Ferdinand's departure for Sibruh.
She would not hesitate to declare war on Crux. It was a duty she embraced.
Though it was reminiscent of her past actions, her motivations were different. This time, it was for Valeria's sake, a cause she wholeheartedly supported.
'I have a different goal this time,' she assured herself.
