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[center][b]Parade in the Palace of Artois[/b][/center]

The establishment of the Continental Alliance was an achievement of the ages. It had not only brought two historical enemies together in a mutual defense pact, but FOUR nations of Europe, promising to uphold the peace and prosperity of the continent. Not only that, the members of the alliance also began to talk of sending their own armies to join the Crusading Attolian Army in driving away the invading Dashkatar and Hijeen forces from the Kingdom of Sescos and the continent as a whole. The King of Aontas seemed particularly fervent and eager in sending men to fight the Hijeen after joining the defensive alliance. Emperor Lothair II was elated at the news. It seemed that the tides were finally turning, and just in time to save the Kingdom of Sescos from the brink of destruction. However, there was still much to do and a grand parade was held in Attolia to raise awareness of the alliance and to increase support and popularity of the war effort. The Attolian Guard stood ready to protect the Empire as usual.

But, without a doubt, Lothair believed that the Crusade would not end with driving the Dashkatar off Europe. Nay, he believed that the Crusade would likely continue into the heart of the Dashkatar. He did not seek to merely win this fight. No, he wanted to win this fight and all future fights with the Dashkatar. This was an ambitious goal, but with the Oflua-Illistari Coalition and the joint-Attolian-Echyan Army coming to support them in the face of the 2nd Dashkatar Army. Europe appeared to stand a chance as his Holiness was also expected to send soldiers over to aid in the Crusade as well.