[b]In the Imperial Palace of Attolia[/b]

"Your Majesty, how could you work with the Echyans? They have been hampering our colonial ambitions at every step of the way for the last century! It's madness that they would even request to join the Continental Alliance! Even more so that we're seriously considering their request to join."

"Ambassador, as our representative to the Continental Alliance, I expect you to understand the macro implications of this new found alliance. The passing of the old Emperor has provided an opportunity to usher in a new period of cooperation in the continent. What is a better symbol for peace in the continent than two historical rivals making peace and uniting to fight off the foreign invaders? Besides, we should not be fighting our fellow brothers and children of God. Rather, our attention should be towards the savages and the lost souls who suffer in the darkness without the comfort of the brilliant rays of God. THAT is our duty. Not a petty rivalry with the Echyan."

"As you say... my Emperor."

"What of the Empress? Has she given her opinion on the matter?"

"Yes, her Majesty the Empress of Rubrus has agreed to allow the Empire of Echya to join the Continental Alliance."

"Then it is set. The Continental Alliance now consists of three members."