The bewildered citizens who saw the falling leaflets like rain cautiously pick the papers. Seeing the content inside they found out that it was written in Altum. Thanks to the linguist and the help of the witches and Bearing they were able to decipher all alphabets Altum has.
[ Attention Regirenth, Luweth, Incredal, Etherean, Hermes.
This is a message from the United States of Harthom.
Our nation was transported to this world onto an island that appeared west of your continent. We came to peace and tried to establish a relationship with foreign countries of this world. However, we were deliberately attacked by the country called Holy City Hermes by what they called Sacred Beast. To punish the responsible for this attack we declared war on them.
We wish that you will not intervene in our dispute. And if you do then our government will have no choice but to include your country as our enemy as well. Our government will order our troops that are occupying your territory to leave if you comply with our demand. To ensure the success of our cooperation we will be sending each diplomat to your country. An important note we are not your enemy and our only enemy here is the Holy City Hermes.]
Just as the leaflets fall to the land of each country messengers from the royal castle picked a copy and immediately ran towards the castle where the higher-ups are conducting an emergency meeting. The messenger opened the big door and kneeled.
"My majesty. We got a message from the country of the United States of Harthom. Base on the note we believe that they are responsible for the attack on the church."
"United States?" Aurora tilts her head. "I've never heard such a country before. Anyway, give me the note."
The messenger complies and gives the leaflet to Aurora. Reading the contents of the note. The higher-ups who were in the meeting in the first place to determine the perpetrator of the attack have been answered. But they were unsure in the first place. Because of the sudden appearance of the country in the west and nonchalantly claimed responsibility for the attack. Such a country who is bold enough to execute the attack. Also, find out the reason why the Hermes was attacked is due to the Sacred Beast's wrath. Aurora was disappointed.
"United States?"
"Yes. And since we now know who the perpetrator and it is not among us. We will declare war on them! How dare them to defy the power of the church!"
"Don't be cocky Heather. As far as I know, you have lost contact with the sacred beast that is presumed dead. With your crippled forces, I don't believe you can stand a chance to a country that presumably killed the sacred beast." Prince Luweth said.
"But I have all of you! Any country who were attacked by foreign forces the country has a right to invoke the fifth article in the quinquepartite pact."
"Not unless it’s not against our interest. You know Heather my country is not yet ready to go to war yet since we are developing, we do not have the time to help you... As a prince of the kingdom, I will not send any of my countrymen to die just to settle your dispute to that country. Sacred beast? if they are the one nation who defeated it then we must be cautious. No one ever defeated a sacred beast. Not even a demon who’s our eternal enemy." Prince Luweth said coldly.
"Why?"
"Because they are blocking the plains and according to their note they will peacefully retreat if we don't intervene. Sorry, Heather but I back out. They are seeming reasonable to reach out to all of us. I think they are serious about crushing you the holy city."
"You are f*****g coward and stupid! Without the church, humanity will perish!" Heather yells in anger while Luweth suddenly disconnected from their meeting.
"Ah well, we don't need his help. With the four of us, we can fend off the invaders that will try to claim our lands."
"I don't think that occupation is their goal. They stated in the note that your country is the only one who they declared war upon. I am very disappointed Heather. After knowing the truth, I don't think we can help you."
"Don't tell me you to Duchess Edith? Do not be stupid! They are still on your territory how can you be so certain that they will leave?"
"Simple, they reached out to us. Any country whose purpose is to occupy the country will not send any warning. They will lose the element of surprise. Even a commoner can deduce it.
"We will not gain anything if we help your country. By the way, their power is unknown and can cast destructive magic. I do not want to move blindly to this matter. And according to a note that claims that the sacred beast attacked their country. Any country will retaliate as well. There is a reason for their attack and was justified by the note in the paper. I will lower our country's battle awareness to speak to their diplomat. If things go our way, then I will issue a retreat to our forces. Look I thought it was a random attack. We were willing to help you but after finding out the truth I was disappointed, Heather." Duchess said and immediately disconnected from their meeting.
Heather felt abandoned he looked towards the two-person who were still in contact.
"Princess Aurora? Prince Timothy? Please lend us your power! I know that my subordinates did something unforgivable... Please."
"I will look into this matter, Heather. If it is not because of the reckless actions of your subordinates you will not be cornered, and we will not have this conversation. And I feel something wrong in this upcoming battle. We just noticed their forces suddenly appearing on our strategic routes. And if the power they displayed in your country was done to ours. Then we will retaliate. But we are not attacked so they are confidently sure that you are the only one who’s their enemy and we will remain neutral to this point Of course we will investigate. And since they will be sending their diplomat, I want to know their purpose. I don't believe that summoning a sacred beast is enough to declare war on the country unless those beasts take something precious to them." Princess Aurora said.
"Even the strongest kingdom flinched just because they are ignorant of the power of that country. What happened to the Empire's pride?"
"What happened to you princess? What happened to send the reinforcement? Earlier you are committed to wage war on them. And suddenly?" Timothy said with repressed anger in his voice.
"Since we know why they attacked the church and it clearly states that the sacred beast that Mayne summoned attacked them. I have no choice but to cancel our help."
"Fighting the unknown is madness, your majesty. I believe you must consider their power first before waging war on them Timothy. And if they are the ones who caused the disappearance of the sacred beast. Then we will stand no chance for them."
"Cowards. Well, we will just have crushed them along with the help of the church. Heather, I am on your side in this war. We will not let them have their way."
"Thank you for your compassionate words, your majesty. And thank you for standing beside us."
...
The meeting ended. To the church. Only one country is willing to stand beside them and to think it was the Incredal Kingdom they will not make any difference to this fight. But they do not have any choice since the three countries backed off. He needs all the help that he can get. Heather contacted his generals to conduct a battle plan against the United States of Harthom."
Meanwhile on the Grand Palace of Regirenth Empire. Princess Aurora was displeased with the circumstances of the church. Although she did not show her sympathy to the Church she only wished for their safety. But without knowing the capabilities of the Harthom. Aurora decided not to engage. Who knows what power they still have on their sleeves?
Adding the disappearance of the sacred beast. Aurora was unsure if they did such a feat that does not happen since the age of creation. Aurora hopes for the best.
30 minutes later. Aboard on Sikorsky HH-60 Pave hawk. Secretary Andree of the department of State is flying through Regirenth airspace. But going there is not easy. Due to their sudden actions, wyverns from the Empire were alerted and scrambled to intercept them. The wyverns are flying towards the helicopter. The driver of the wyvern is dumbfounded by the design of the HH-60 Pave Hawk and in his mind, he thought that it was an iron firefly. Suddenly the iron firefly spoke.
With the use of the Long-range acoustic device fitted on the helicopter. It gives off a loud voice in Altum language.
[This is the United States of Harthom diplomat. We request your clearance to enter your airspace. We believe that your higher-ups are expecting us. I repeat we request your clearance. We are not here to cause harm. I repeat we are requesting clearance we are not here to cause harm.]
Due to the sudden voice that gives off by the helicopter. The wyvern riders immediately contacted the Capital to confirm their clearance. And so, they do. The wyvern riders immediately dispersed and give way to the helicopter.
"I believe we are clear Mr. Secretary. The people here are reasonable. I thought this era is full of meatheads
hahaha."
"Well, this is another world."
"Anyway, even if they attacked us. Our escorts of F-22 raptors are ready to intercept them!"
The F-22 is covertly flying through Regirenth airspace protecting the helicopter. They are ordered to engage if a different party tries to do something that can be considered an act of aggression.
Secretary Andrew did not respond to the pilot. On their way to the Empire, they saw a grand palace sitting high in the middle of the country. It stands tall and has a feature of a castle. The exterior designs are covered with gold signifying the power of the empire.
Princess Aurora waited for their arrival in one of the flat areas in the backyard of the palace. Looking to the sky they saw what the wyvern’s driver describe as the Iron firefly. The HH-60 Pave hawk landed on the flat area of the backyard as air created by the rotating rotors are creating a high-pressure wind to their position. The blonde hair of the princess and her elegant dress fluttered due to the wind.
Upon landing, Secretary Andrews got off the helicopter and saw a young maiden on his sight. Looking at her appearance he deducted that it was the princess that Bearing is talking about.
Andrew approached the young lady, he walked carefully as the personal guards unsheathe their swords. He raises his hand to tell them that he was not a threat. Suddenly the beautiful maiden whose hand raised. Her guards began sheathed their swords.
Aurora bowed her head while placing her hands on her chest and began speaking.
"Greeting diplomat from another country. My name is Princess Aurora Carmine of the Regirenth Empire I will be the one responsible for your stay here in our beloved Empire. It’s a pleasure to meet you."
After concluding her introduction Andrew began introducing himself as well.
"My name is Andrew Berry" Andrew bowed and placed his hand to his chest, "I am the secretary of state of the United States of Harthom. Pleased to meet you"
"Secretary Andrew. The arrangements of our meeting are now completed follow my guards as they will guide you to the meeting room." Aurora said with a soothing voice.
"Will do your majesty."
Andrew and his security detail which are guided by the personal guard of the princess began walking towards the meeting room. While his pilots were still on the helicopter for emergency purposes. If something happens, they will immediately depart. Due to the size of the Palace, it takes them five minutes just to reach the meeting room. The guards approached the door and opened it gently. Andrew and his security detail are astounding to the meeting room. They expected that in this era the room furniture is not eye-catching. Behold on the room dazzling furniture can be seen. Sparkling due to the cleanliness of the room. They sat to the nearest chair in front of them. While waiting for the princess Andrew looked around the room and notice the smooth fragrance like roses. Suddenly Princess Aurora entered the room. Andrew and his guard faces turned red. They are charmed by her beauty.
But Andrew shook his head he knew that it was one of the factors that gain an upper hand in the meeting.
"Shall we start?" Aurora asked.