It seemed like Fusan had gone from one crisis immediately to another yet again, Sadazane thought as he read through the reports in his office. First, those damned islands in the Rokkenjiman Sea, then Kalasin again, and now, Troyes, not to mention a brewing political crisis at home which might decide the fate of his nation. Suffice to say, this was the last thing he needed by this point, but perhaps he'd brought it on himself. He had, after all, signed off on that declaration by the ADSN regarding Troyes in the year prior, and yet, he also realized that he had commitments to his allies, who in turn had their own commitments to Seaforth. Ordinarily, it would be a matter which Fusan could ignore, save perhaps a strongly worded letter, that most favored tool of diplomats and people who didn't
really care about a crisis. Sadly for him, ignoring this would be political suicide, as would saying the wrong things.
"Sir?" Asked Tadakatsu Haruno, his Minister of Foreign Affairs.
"Yes, Haruno?" Sadazane replied, turning a page in the report.
"What are your orders?"
"Right... Well, we need to make it clear that we won't support the actions taken by this organization... 'Real Marseilles', was it?" Sadazane sighed. "Right. We also need to make clear that we will not support the actions of Aosta in sending their vessels into Marseillais territorial waters without the expressed permission of the government in Montaulon."
"Of course, sir. Anything else?" Tadakatsu inquired as he took notes on what to do.
"Well, other than reaffirming our support for our allies in Achkaerin, I'd suggest you pack your bags. You're going to Marseilles, meet with Deschamps and Sauzee."
"...Very well. When do I leave?"
"As soon as you're able."
Statement on the Ongoing Situation in Troyes The Empire of Fusan formally reaffirms its position with regards to the sovereignty of the city of Troyes, wherein the territory is a legitimate part of the Republic of Marseilles, albeit presently occupied by the Kingdom of Seaforth without the consent of its people. Nonetheless, we refuse to recognize the independence of the self-proclaimed "Republic of Troyes," noting that the Republic of Marseilles has not itself recognized its government as legitimate. Likewise, we reject any notion that this supposed government holds sovereign claim to any territorial waters or airspace legally possessed by the Republic of Marseilles. Furthermore, we wish to express our concern with regards to the movement of Aostan vessels into Marseillais territorial without the expressed permission of the legitimate government in the region, which at best is a violation of Marseillais sovereignty and at worst an outright provocation against both the Kingdom of Seaforth and the Republic of Marseilles and an act which risks the further escalation of tensions in an already brewing crisis.
Signed,
Tadakatsu Haruno,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Empire of Fusan