Edmond, by the Grace of His Imperial Holiness Grand Archduke of Frillebourgh, blessed by the Synod and great defender of Brixoid, to the Countess of Lorhauser.
Today, my best statesmen have informed me of the progress in Lorhauser. As you may know, this conflict was brought to a swift resolution by virtue of our own mettle and bolstered by the integrity of those aligned with our illustrious house. I am pleased to inform you that the turmoil Lorhauser's territories were thrown into has already been negated and furthermore alleviated within an exceedingly short timeframe. I expect a complete subjugation of your economy shortly, and the establishment of an administration to steward over its tax base has already been set in motion. It brings me great pride to witness the diligence of the Leutz-Vixe people, and their ability to come to grips with the new status-quo. My only lament is that you do not share this view and remain so far removed from the plain reality of the situation.
The continued hardheadedness of the Piergarten family has transgressed from making a noble stand as proud men and women of the Leutz-Vixe people to a sour display of unwillingness to show grace and understanding in your own position. The declarations you have issued in public, and the lack of willingness to parley in a personal setting does little to strengthen my anger or wrath; rather, the thoughtlessness of your actions serve only to bring me grief for the perceivable weakness that is displayed on behalf of a Leutz-Vixe with noble blood.
I have penned this letter as I've grown tired of seeing you make excuses for yourself while attempting to paint our illustrious house as lacking in virtue. There is nothing more to be said or done, and my patience in addressing your household has run its course. Proclaim your vassalage to Du Pont openly, and your economy shall be returned and our troops withdrawn. Fail to do so, and we will remain steadfast in continuing complete economic subjugation while maintaining a presence in the holdings of Lorhauser. You would do well to remember that cowering behind the noble prerogative which forbids annexation will only show your subjects that the House Piergarten is ultimately unfit to steward over her realm. To reiterate, you've two choices in this matter: continuing in this stubborn futility which will serve to further marginalize your household and run your coffers dry, or acceptance into the greater union of Brixoid by virtue of vassalization, which will see complete control of your holdings restored.
@seoulmate
