"Indeed," Arabella agreed. She knew that knights prided themselves in Valeria's continuous victories. They would not accept being treated like this.
If Arabella went against this war, her image among the knights and ministers would have gone down the drain as an Empress who did not understand the pride and honor of Valeria.
Thankfully, in all the Court Sessions, she had already voiced her support in this war if Crux fails to comply as they should have done so right from the start.
Ferdinand wrote his reply and refused the King's request since he had already declared they would attack if Crux did not return all the Prudencians they still have within a week.
There was no taking back that declaration. Valeria would look like a coward and Crux would act all haughty if they did.
All preparations for the war were also already complete.
Plus, the agreement with Princess Seraphina and the Anti-Slavery Faction was already set in motion.
