Of the two, the smaller Elonia Kingdom, which was closer to the Pamir Empire, was particularly shocked.
"Has the Pamir Empire truly made its decision? Has the emperor finally gone mad?"
Inside the royal palace of Elonia, King Henry III asked his ministers in a somber voice.
"Since the news comes from the Lania Kingdom, it is likely accurate, Your Majesty. Having fought the Pamir Empire for decades, they know the empire better than anyone else. Even if this doesn't escalate into a full-scale war, it is certain that the scale of conflict will be greater than before. It would be wise to prepare for the worst," Chancellor Mark replied cautiously.
As the weakest of the three allied kingdoms, Elonia was particularly vulnerable. If the Pamir Empire chose to target them first, the consequences would be dire. General Louis agreed with the chancellor.