Procellia City, Procellia
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Minister Be-me read and reread the letter four times, each time hoping it would say something different. He was a strange type in Procellia, one of the few who supported the idea of interventionism. Taking his copy of the letter, for other copies had already been sent to the Prime Minister and the Dras, he ripped it apart in frustration.
It had all seemed so perfect, a rare chance to posture the nation on the offensive. Socialism was one of the cements that held the Empire together, and it would have been a great way to unite the nation even more.
Alas it seemed not to be, for there was no way now he could convince the Dras and the People's Assembly to endorse a side. The whole affair had been secret, and so if he even tries to bring it to the floor it would be rejected as lies and he could easily be demoted for defamation.
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"Hmm looks like we won't be getting involved after all" His Majesty said as he read the letter outside in the courtyard
"Indeed" agreed his advisor "It's for the best, we don't really have any experience in this area anyway"
With a few quick movements he took the letter and shredded it, tossing the little pieces into a small pond.
"As long as we are allowed to trade, I don't care who rules them" Ishay said with finality
Grabbing some paper and a fountain pen from the bag he had brought out with him, he quickly wrote down a letter then asked Cal-ri to send it the the Prime Minister.
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Dear Good Prime Minister,
I wish you to propose the following law to the floor with my endorsement; The Empire of Procellia is officially and eternally rendered neutral. Although individuals may express their opinions on international matters, no official government action can be taken to purposely support one side over the other. We may only declare war in such an instance where war has been declared on Procellia, or one of its Vassals.
His Majesty Dras Ishay
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