[h2]The Mysterious Meteor[/h2] [@Lasersquid112] Three teams of special operatives were dispatched over to the crash site. In addition, an extraction team was also brought along to excavate and examine the crash site. The occupant was taken out from the crash site and then brought over to a tent. Not long after the occupant was taken away, the remains of the crashed object were then disassembled and collected. With a blend of magik and science, the medics and the shamanistic [i]Bomohmun[/i] healed the occupant. Tightly armored battlemages surrounded the tent as well, keeping a tight eye on the unknown personnel while awaiting for his awakening. [h2]===============[/h2] [h2]Press Conference[/h2] [@Paillan] A Whampoan man, Mr. Aziz, stood up rising his hand, asking in a deep accent, "[i]Gutentag, Peminpinen des Neubarats, ini Encik Aziz bagi Hariannye Warte. Apekah Pandangan andus terhadap Keadaani politik semase di Asia? Pernahkah Neubarat mencari Sekutukanen di Asia?[/i]" The man was wearing a classy [i][url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baju_Melayu]]Wongpounye Bazu[/url][/i] alongside a proud Whampoan Pickelhaube. The translator, also sporting his proud [i]Wongpounye Bazu[/i] and Pickelhaube, said, "Good day, leaders of the New West. He askes for your opinion on the current political situation in Asia. He also askes if the New West tried to seek allies in Asia." [quote]"Sheng for the daily Shan" a chinese woman speaks in perfect english "What is your stand in the current whampoan policy and oppresion of birth control rights?" heavy rumor stirs the saloon. The moderator asks for order. "As a woman that lost a child long ago, I ccan truly undestand the suffering that whampoa has pur you through. We have tried to stop their actions in many ways, but they can simply ignore our vetos and laugh at out diplomacy. It is our biggest failure and I deeply apologice for it" Helen responds moved[/quote] [b]*Note :[/b] [u]There is not really any Chinese in the roleplay world anymore, like there are no Romans in our real life present. The Whampoans are actually some strange Germanized Malay and Baiyue dudes. But the Peiyangese can be said as Chinese, regardless.[/u] Mr. Aziz shook his head and shouted, "[i]Eh! Zianganlah leitei semue mengkait semuenye Wongpoukan dengan Kongsii Konrads! Wotei benarnye dan setienye Wongpouien amat mengharga Nyawekan! Wongpou woteis yang benar, benarnye tak berbuat demikian! Itu Samsengmun Konrads berbuat demikian![/i] (Eh! Don't you all associate all of Whampoa with the 'Konrad Gang'! We true and loyal Whampoans value life very much! The true Whampoa of ours, will do no such thing! Those are all the doings of the 'Konrad Gang'!)" The entire saloon thenflooded in murmurs and shouts. An uniformed Revital Whampoan casually spoke, "Our nation needs not to follow the wicked ways of Kungtschan. We value our nation and all our folk greatly, such an idea will never ever hold ground, especially not under the guidance of Revivalism! What makes you think we do such barbaric things?" "Two Whampoan pigs are crying for love and affection!" Another Peiyangese reporter laughed whlist taking pictures of the screaming Whampoan, "Go back to your [i]Kampung[/i] and cry!" Mr. Aziz yelled angrily toward the offending Peiyangese reporter, "[i]Ehh! Cakapkah lu tadi?! Lu Peiyangien biadab sangat! Kurangkah lu Aziar!?[/i] (Ehh! What did you say just now?! You Peiyangese are very barbaric! You are very rude!)" The Revital Whampoan instead spoke calmly and nicely, "[i]Eh, Homi! Zianganlah anda marah macam tadi! Silelah ziage Name Bangses woteis.[/i] (Eh, homie! Don't get angry like that! Please take good care of our nation's name.)" Shortly afterwards, he turned to the other journalists and mockingly said, "Hey, have you guys witnessed the manners of those serving the feudal warlords? See, Whampoa cannot be great without Revivalism, Revivalism is the way of life." "Calm down!" a voice shouted. And the entire scene fell into a deathly silence, before the conference resumed. Mr. Aziz calmed himself down but still shot a fierce glare at the Peiyangese, and also at the Revital as well. [quote]"Jake for TV 1 English news" the journalist says "how capable do you think that the young whampoan empress is?" "She is too you I am afraid. It's a good thing her father is still around to guide her, he has proven to be a wise man. She isn't a bad person, but she lacks experience and real life exposition" Helen responds[/quote] Some journalists burst out laughing at Helen's answer, and some others facepalmed unbelievably. Mr. Aziz opened his mouth saucer-wide in befuddlement. While the Revital journalist, on the other hand, laughed out so hard in stitches. Mr. Aziz stared at Helen confusingly and asked, "[i]Apekah dimaksud Anda? Sebenarkah anda meruziuk kepade Bertholdi -- den Wongpounyen Mahakaisari dan Kaisari von Nanyang?[/i]" "He is confused by your reply," the translator said, "He askes if you are actually referring to Tschan Berthold von Lenggong, the Whampoan Grand Emperor and the Emperor of Nanyang. And for your information, Nanyang's Berthold is not the father of Taiwan's Theresia, by the way." "Father? What do you mean?" the Revital responded mockingly, "Oh, right. Feudal warlords are very well known for their shitty feuds and messy bloodlines." [quote]"Amalie for French science magazine. There have been rumors of deep space findings, hospitable planets. Alien life. Portals to said planets. Do you confirm this rumors?" "The space program has progressed, but slowly. Any of such kind of findings would be reported, in time" Guevara lied[/quote] As soon as Guevara finished, the Revital Whampoan journalist giggled. "Huh, so silly." the Revital journalist spoke chuckling, "Slowly? Reported, in time? Hah! We glorious Whampoans have already ventured into other planets since a few centuries ago. Heard not of the Aranor-Whampoa relation a few days ago? Aranor is a great nation from another planet, the planet of Vestroya." [h2]===============[/h2] [h2]A Sudden Fire[/h2] [@BirdofParadise] The Aranorian conquest against Lanceline and Articia was already anticipated to break out, but the conquest began far sooner than Fanixburg expected. And it did caught Tikiyachod in surprise. "What?!" Tikiyachod shouted in shock as news of the war reached his ears, "Damn, it fucking happened a lot sooner than it should have been!" "Damned Nazis." the Third Cakemaster stomped his floor, "Waste no fucking time further for any face-saving shits... declare a fucking war now!" "Ehh?!" Azlariah shockingly responded, "B-but... Tikiya, you okay? You seek for war?! In the midst of a great shit!?" "I guess your ancient crush on her have driven you to madness, Cakey..." the serpentine Cadusa hissed mockingly. "Ohh, if you love her so much, you know she loves chocolate and all those love and peace shits right?" Cadusa continued, "Well, I hate to say it... but think of your Elisha! How will she feel if she sees you warmongering?!" "Hmmm......" the mentions of Elisha has silenced the Cakemaster very effectively. "Hmm y-yeah..." Tikiyachod sighed and looked downwards, with rivers of tears starting to flow from his eyes. Tikiyachod was shivering as he struggled to make his choice. "What should I really do... Maintain our peace with the Nazis... or go for a war right away, while the Nazis are very busy fighting others?" the Cakemaster asked himself. "Uhmm... Sometimes we have to sacrifice... not every moment is going to be full of love and flowers!" All of a sudden, Tikiyachod stood up and yelled like a handsome ranter, "Sometimes we have to sweat and bleed!!! If we just let those rotten Nazi eggs run amok, one day those Nazis will find us! And the Nazis will grow very tough by then! So, no! We have to put an end to their Nazism, before any further shits happen!" "But yeah, at first I am still going to sneak some minions to the back. But still, once our fleets have reached Lanceline and Articia, I'm going to declare a fucking war openly." "Ah but my Cakey, I object because this will leave Whampoa exposed!" Tortesa objected as usual. "I'm sure the Revitals won't fucking dare to fuck with True Whampoa! I don't give a damn!" [h2]===============[/h2] [@BirdofParadise] [h2]Sneaking Aid[/h2] The Pherithian embassy in Lanceline offered to warp the Lanceline elites to exile in Pherithian lands, should the situation worsened. * The initial reinforcements, consisting of two sky fleets and three naval fleets for each country, were still being sent sneakily. To avoid bringing any attention, the reinforcements went for the longer, but much safer, routes. The reinforcements to Lanceline went for the alternative way, hopping all the way from Ospia's outlying waters to Hopen and then finally to Lanceline. Meanwhile, the reinforcements to Articia chose to pass through the Mesozian Ocean instead. When the Pherithians met with Griffegian blockade, the Pherithian personnel would say they came in peace while on their way to Glesureis. At the same time, several smaller fleets, from Pherithian Glesureis in the far west, came sailing across the international date line to Lanceline and Articia, avoiding any confrontation with Aranorians on the way. [h2]===============[/h2] [@BirdofParadise] [h2]An Open War[/h2] Either the Pherithian fleets arrived successfully to Lanceline and Articia, or if both countries were on the verge of being overran. Pherith would declare an open war against the Aranorian Confederacy. Twelve naval fleets and eight sky fleets would be released to encircle the main islands Erecellia and Griffegus from afar. Once the encirclement is in place, or if attacked, the Pherithian fleets would commence assault. [h2]===============[/h2] [h2]Shady Wooers[/h2] [quote]The ambassadors from China were welcomed, and brought to the embassy to do their work. Arriving at a section of the Aranorian Embassy in Harebon. The Aranorian ambassadors greeted them evenly.[/quote] *Peiyang [quote]"Welcome visitors from Peiyang. What words shall we be exchanging today?" One of the ambassador asked.[/quote] "We hope to establish diplomatic relations and trade ties with Aranor." the Peiyangese side replied. [quote]For the Indians, they were also welcomed, and brought to another section of the embassy in Harebon. "Greetings, visitors of Terra's India. What words of diplomacy may you be asking today?" One of the ambassadors said.[/quote] "Our nation is seeking to build up a relationship of mutual trade and exchange with Aranor." the Indian side responded.