04-19-2023, 08:39 PM
The Lauchenoirian government probably expected that Xiomera would deny the accusations that Clay and Irene were making. They would be surely surprised by the broadcast that interrupted normal Xiomeran broadcasting, followed by the announcements of that broadcast online.
Within an hour of Clay posting his pictures online, the image of Empress Calhualyana seated serenely in her office at the Palace of Flowers would appear on television as well as streaming online. "Good morning. I am making this address to the nation, and the world, to respond to recent allegations that Xiomera has 'kidnapped' certain individuals. I am prepared to confirm at this time that the Xiomeran Empire did detain two individuals associated with the terrorist group Warriors of Our Earth. This was in response to the recent bombing attack that destroyed several of our warplanes. We utilized intelligence gained from these individuals to thwart another planned terrorist attack against our military, this time against our Navy."
The Empress paused for dramatic effect, then continued. "On April 10th, three other terrorists associated with WOE attempted to destroy a Xiomeran warship near Manauia Island by placing an explosive device on it. One terrorist was eliminated and the other two are in custody. They will face charges of terrorism due to their actions."
Calhualyana's face took on a severe expression. "We expect that the Lauchenoirian government will make its usual protests and condemnations of our actions, We would like to pre-empt that whole process by pointing out the fact that none of this would be happening if the government of Prime Minister Alvarez had done something about this terrorist threat in Lauchenoiria's midst in the first place. Their inaction allowed WOE to grow into the danger it is today. Not just to Xiomera, but to all of us. I will be clear - Lauchenoiria needs to spend less time complaining and more time ensuring their homegrown terrorists do no further damage. Because if the Lauchenoirian state does not, other states surely will, just as we have."
The Empress glared from the screen. "I would also remind the Lauchenoirian government that attacking the ships and warplanes of another nation is considered an act of war, and Xiomera could very well have taken these attacks as such and responded accordingly. We are not convinced yet that Lauchenoirian intelligence is not somehow behind these attacks, or at the very least allowing them to happen. We are choosing to show restraint to attempt to avoid violence. Lauchenoiria must now do its part, and stop WOE before Xiomera has to retaliate further."
Calhualyana's face took on an expression of resolve. "I can assure my people that Xiomera, and this government, will do whatever it takes to protect you, and our nation. And we will never apologize for that. Thank you, and may the gods and goddesses continue to bless Xiomera."
Within an hour of Clay posting his pictures online, the image of Empress Calhualyana seated serenely in her office at the Palace of Flowers would appear on television as well as streaming online. "Good morning. I am making this address to the nation, and the world, to respond to recent allegations that Xiomera has 'kidnapped' certain individuals. I am prepared to confirm at this time that the Xiomeran Empire did detain two individuals associated with the terrorist group Warriors of Our Earth. This was in response to the recent bombing attack that destroyed several of our warplanes. We utilized intelligence gained from these individuals to thwart another planned terrorist attack against our military, this time against our Navy."
The Empress paused for dramatic effect, then continued. "On April 10th, three other terrorists associated with WOE attempted to destroy a Xiomeran warship near Manauia Island by placing an explosive device on it. One terrorist was eliminated and the other two are in custody. They will face charges of terrorism due to their actions."
Calhualyana's face took on a severe expression. "We expect that the Lauchenoirian government will make its usual protests and condemnations of our actions, We would like to pre-empt that whole process by pointing out the fact that none of this would be happening if the government of Prime Minister Alvarez had done something about this terrorist threat in Lauchenoiria's midst in the first place. Their inaction allowed WOE to grow into the danger it is today. Not just to Xiomera, but to all of us. I will be clear - Lauchenoiria needs to spend less time complaining and more time ensuring their homegrown terrorists do no further damage. Because if the Lauchenoirian state does not, other states surely will, just as we have."
The Empress glared from the screen. "I would also remind the Lauchenoirian government that attacking the ships and warplanes of another nation is considered an act of war, and Xiomera could very well have taken these attacks as such and responded accordingly. We are not convinced yet that Lauchenoirian intelligence is not somehow behind these attacks, or at the very least allowing them to happen. We are choosing to show restraint to attempt to avoid violence. Lauchenoiria must now do its part, and stop WOE before Xiomera has to retaliate further."
Calhualyana's face took on an expression of resolve. "I can assure my people that Xiomera, and this government, will do whatever it takes to protect you, and our nation. And we will never apologize for that. Thank you, and may the gods and goddesses continue to bless Xiomera."
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