I apologize for the long wait. The finished product doesn't feel like it justifies the time it took...
I desperately need to improve my imagination and writing skills. I believe that would help raise the overall quality.
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Near the Imperial Capital Port, Hardique Empire
A large gathering of citizens had amassed there. The crowd was abuzz with unease, and most faces reflected anxiety. Soldiers tried to calm the people and called for them to clear a path.
"Clear the way!!!"
"Make way for the Princess!!!"
Upon hearing the soldiers' shouts, the crowd quickly opened a path. Down the cleared way came Princess Catharias, mounted on horseback and flanked by her guards.
Little by little, she approached the port.
Sweat dampened her palms. The place she was heading to was the usual port, and yet it was not.
Currently, the Sahenantis Empire's 3rd Aerial Fleet was docked at the port. The harbor, already filled to capacity with warships, seemed almost irrelevant compared to the numerous flying battleships hovering overhead.
After several minutes on horseback, she arrived at the port. Though she had seen the 3rd Aerial Fleet of the Sahenantis Empire clearly from a distance, the sheer overwhelming presence upon drawing near made her knees want to buckle.
On the ground, several emissaries from the Sahenantis Empire, having descended via what appeared to be small vessels, were already waiting. Catharias dismounted hastily and approached them.
"My deepest apologies for the delay. I am Princess Catharias Gapiola of the Hardique Empire," she introduced herself with a slow bow.
The Sahenantian emissaries responded with a courteous greeting.
"To have the esteemed princess herself welcome us... It is truly an honor. I am Malhart Sacho, diplomat of the Sahenantis Empire. Standing to my right is Vice Admiral Cain Tonelico, commander of the 3rd Aerial Fleet and captain of its flagship, Bezulfelnir."
The man standing to Sacho's right, clad in a rugged military uniform with a pronounced jawline and beard, snapped a crisp salute.
"Vice Admiral Cain Tonelico!!! It's a pleasure to meet you!"
Catharias bowed in acknowledgment to him as well. After the brief exchange of pleasantries, Diplomat Sacho produced a document and began to read it aloud.
"Now, I will relay the message from Japan succinctly and directly. 'To avoid any further unnecessary casualties, Japan urges the Hardique Empire to surrender, establish a ceasefire, and work toward building a peaceful and mutually beneficial relationship between our nations.' That concludes the message."
The message from Japan was so concise that Catharias felt slightly underwhelmed. She had expected something far more intimidating.
Diplomat Sacho spoke calmly. "We are merely here to deliver Japan's message. However... we sincerely hope you will accept this recommendation without resistance."
Catharias turned her gaze toward the aerial fleet and thought deeply.
'This is a threat. If we were to reject this, the Sahenantis Empire's aerial fleet would likely launch an attack on the Imperial Capital without delay.'
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