My Fiancé Keeps Trying to Raise Me (16 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 153

The envoys from various nations were well aware that they had been maneuvered precisely as the Grand Duke wished.

Yet rather than admit they had been swept along,

‘The justification for war lies entirely with us. Bayendor clearly threatens the peace of the continent.’

‘Until now, the Alkan Empire and the Heyworth Kingdom have held back the Demons, allowing us to live in utmost safety and comfort. Surely, it is only right that we now lend our strength.’

They convinced themselves it was proper to step forward on grounds of righteousness, legitimacy, and moral duty.

Moreover,

‘We cannot hide behind the Alkan Empire this time, as we did in the last war.’

‘If the Alkan Empire were to fall and the Demons marched south, it would be an utter catastrophe…’

They rationalized it as an unavoidable, pragmatic decision made for the sake of their nations.

In any case, should war truly break out, the great power that had long faced the Demons—namely, the Alkan Empire—would undoubtedly lead the charge.

Naturally, the war hero Grand Duke Harzent and his knights would join the fight, and the Grand Duchess, the continent’s finest swordswoman, would surely follow.

Although no official statement had been made, it was speculated that the Heyworth Kingdom, which had suffered direct attacks from Bayendor, might also step forward actively.

Thus, they concluded it would be sufficient merely to offer modest support and assist from the rear.

They could uphold righteousness and legitimacy, intervene preemptively before an almost apocalyptic tragedy unfolded, and monitor every development closely.

Thinking this way, they even felt as though they had helped the Grand Duke swiftly make the best possible choice.

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