We have repeated time and again that our fleet was not heading to Carreon to participate in the war, but was voyaging there for the sole purpose of evacuating civilians - and yet we were attacked anyways. Thus, I have no choice but to declare war on the Republic of Calma Domhain and Kingdom of Aquilonia; however, this declaration is only in self-defense, and we will not - we repeat, WILL NOT - engage in offensive warfare with the Aquilonians and Calmans if we can help it.
-His Imperial and Royal Majesty Charles I, King of Grand, Emperor of Belluterra, King of Malo, Prince of Tarskya, Grand Duke of Royale, Duke of Long Island, Count of Long Creek, Count of Skarr, and Count of Lake Tranquil