[tzarin]

I do not dispute the fact we had a NAP with Oceania, even though the evidence presented was doctored. For anyone to believe we would agree to such things of import in such an off-handed manner is insulting.

Yet let us focus on the issue at hand. It is with a great sadness that Shinuyama once again had to take action against the unprovoked aggression of another nation.

Our slowness to respond to such blatant war mongering was solely due to the aforementioned NAP, an agreement which we hold to the highest degree of importance and legality. However after many arguments within the Council of War, it was decided that the defensive pact between our nation and TC took precedence and forced us to act. Had Oceania not attacked first then we would not be in this situation.

We are not to blame if the fish men of Oceania failed to heed the lessons of recent history, for it was not so long ago when the honorable and chivalrous nations of Caelum and Shimuyama intervened to stop the first great aggressor of Jotenheim.

I assure my fellows that all agreements will be honored by our nation, with the above situations taken into account.

Additionally as soon as the fish men are returned to the Sea - which I will confirm with my commanders has been acheived just now - the forces of Shinuyama will return to their castles and allow them to live their lives without interference.

P.S. caviar is back on the menu and delicious