Under the lead of that officer, Lutsk ascended the low hill, where he saw representatives from Austria, England, Bavaria, and other nations already gathered. A major dressed in Baden military uniform was pointing toward the base of the mountain, speaking loudly to the crowd.
"Gentlemen, this 'Resolute Will' joint military exercise is held to practice defensive measures in case trade routes within our borders come under attack, and it is not aimed at any nation."
This rhetoric, of course, was drafted by Joseph; the Baden officer was merely reciting it word for word.
The officer gestured for the sentries to distribute binoculars to the negotiation representatives and continued, "This exercise involves the Baden Royal Guards' 1,800 soldiers combined with France's Royal Guard Corps of 48,000 soldiers.