Sending the Message to the Army

July 30th, 1693

The grand chamber of the Royal Palace of Elysea was no longer the seat of a crumbling monarchy or the office of a repressive regime. It had become the war room for Prince Bruno, the de facto ruler of Elysea. Maps and reports were spread across the large wooden table, surrounded by his closest advisors—General Berthold, Captain Vallier, and Antoine Leclerc. The weight of rebuilding the kingdom now rested on his shoulders, and the first step was ending the war that had consumed Elysea for over a decade.

Bruno's fingers tapped lightly on the polished surface of the table. "It's time," he said finally, his voice calm but firm. "The war must end. The Republic is no more, and Elysea needs to rebuild."

Leclerc nodded, understanding the implications. "I'll draft the letters immediately. The coalition nations—Greater Germania, Britannica, and the Iberian Empire—must be informed that Elysea is under new leadership."