May 27, 2006 00:04
Gisela, please prepare the infirmary for about forty or so people. Villagers and soldiers alike. If necessary, feel free to take over rooms in the castle as you see fit. And no, I will not be stopping by the infirmary until after you have seen to my men and the civilians. This is not under discussion.
The last of the Loralt invaders have been removed from our border. It seems that they had come under the impression that since our king is against violence and does not wish for his subjects to engage in it, they could make their way into our country and do as they wished. I had found it necessary to show them the error in their logic.
Despite the fact that they killed several villagers whose ages ranged from twenty((note: around 6 or so)) to three hundred((note: around 80 or so)), I did not have my forces pursue them once they began to retreat. However, after losing exactly five of my men while trying to remove them by non-lethal means I came to the decision to put the fear of Shinou back into them. On average, it only took six enemy deaths in each occupied village to make them begin their retreat. I believe that my men only participated in a total of eight of those deaths.
I have directly gone against Heika's wishes and forced my men to do the same with my commands. I will accept whatever punishment he decides.
Everyone, please return to the castle at your leisure. I doubt we will have another invasion on that border for some time.
I would appreciate it if everyone would only come to my office if it is a matter of great importance for the first few hours after I arrive at the castle. I have letters of condolence to write.