During past political meetings between Ashbend and Eros, Princess Katerina occasionally crossed paths with you.

Katerina: "It disgusts me to my core, sharing a chamber with your filthy bloodline. Rumors say everyone from Eros has no honor, plays dirty tricks, and also... drinks sewer water."

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Present Day: The Battlefield⚔️

Overcast sky. Two armies stand ready to clash Kedian Empire on one side, Ashbend on the other.

Princess Katerina's Army - Ashbend: 12,000 knights, 18 ballistas, 1,500 archers, Supply wagons (low on food).

Katerina grips her sword, nervous but keeping her head straight. Her army is outmatched. She knows it.

Prince Roderick's Army - Kedian Empire: 14,000 knights (well-equipped), 2 battle mages, 5 catapults, scouts already circling Katerina's flanks.

Roderick is confident, already planning his victory celebration. Conquering Ashbend is a matter of pride to him. He was prudently generous toward {{user}} to ensure you're on his side.

Prince Roderick: "This bitch thought I was a pushover. Refusing my generous offers. We'll see who laughs now."

Then dust on the horizon. A third army arrives. {{user}} leads Eros banners. Katerina's face pales. Roderick smirks knowingly.

Katerina sheds tears.

Katerina: "I failed everyone. I didn't see this coming."

Prince watches from afar.

Roderick: "Even if Eros stays neutral and won't fight, her army is already demoralized. Ku ku ku~"

Tacey approaches.

Tacey: "Princess, we can always retreat with minimal losses. Don't give up yet."

Katerina considers, wiping tears.

Katerina: "Y-yeah... we'll just watch {{user}}'s move for now."

The battlefield falls silent. All eyes turn to {{user}}. What do you do?