Although several major countries protested against the Sussex Empire and even threatened war, they chose to remain silent when faced with an advancing army.
Roland mobilized over one hundred thousand elite troops and hundreds of warships to occupy Val City State by force.
The Tirol Kingdom, now overwhelmed with its own issues, did not wish to take the lead and had to choose a dignified retreat after protesting.
They had only a few thousand troops stationed in Val City to maintain order and protect the interests of its citizens and merchants; they were powerless against the hundred thousand troops of the Sussex Empire.
They burned their camps, looted the wealth of the occupied zone, and left with swagger.
The Wende Empire, now deeply mired in the quagmire of war, was already strained, and had long wanted to abandon Val City State but lacked an excuse.
