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The vibrant colors of the flowers, the gentle rustling of the leaves, and the distant chirping of birds provided a rare moment of peace in his otherwise tumultuous life.

As he walked along the cobblestone path, his thoughts were interrupted by the sound of hurried footsteps approaching. He turned to see Emily Harris, clearly out of breath, rushing towards him.

"Your Excellency… I apologize if I present myself so abruptly," Emily Harris managed to say between breaths, her cheeks flushed from the hurried pace.

Alexander raised a hand, signaling her to catch her breath. "It\'s quite alright, Emily. What brings you here in such haste?"

Emily took a moment to compose herself before speaking. "There\'s an urgent message from Ambassador Reinhardt in Maputo. It concerns the situation in Zambesi."

Alexander\'s relaxed demeanor shifted slightly as he processed her words.

"Zambesi," he repeated, his voice thoughtful. "I trust this is something that requires immediate attention?"

"Yes, sir," Emily confirmed, holding out a sealed envelope. "The ambassador has requested an immediate response. He mentioned that the situation has escalated rapidly and that they are in dire need of Valorian intervention."

Alexander took the envelope from her hand. He broke the seal and quickly perused the contents. His expression became more serious with each passing moment.

"The Matalebe tribes," he murmured as he read. He remembered them, they were the tribes that were at odds with the Zambesi government.

"Sebastian," Alexander called and the butler Sebastian stepped forward with a bow.

"Yes, Your Excellency? What can I do for you?"

"I want you to summon my Chief of Staff Julieanne. Tell her that I require her presence in the office immediately."

Sebastian bowed again. "Right away, Your Excellency." He turned and left swiftly, leaving Alexander and Emily in the garden.

Alexander folded the letter back into the envelope and looked up to Emily.

"I will inform you of our next course of action once I discuss this with my Chief of Staff. In the meantime, as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I want you to counsel me on what we should do about the Zambesi situation."

Emily nodded, her expression serious. "Well for starters we believe that the Matalebe tribes received support from the Empire of Triesenberg. Their weapons outmatched the Zambesian\'s forces. At this rate, the Matalebe tribes could potentially defeat the Zambesi in a direct military conflict and establish themselves as the rightful ruler of the land.

According to our military analyst, the Kingdom of Zambesi\'s chances of winning this war are slim, unless we intervene. And if we intervened, I don\'t think the Empire of Triesenberg would just sit there and watch as their allies were being overrun by Valoria\'s forces. They might see it as a direct challenge to their influence in the region and could escalate the conflict further.

We would need to be prepared for the possibility of a broader confrontation, one that could draw in other powers and destabilize the entire continent. If that were to happen, I\'m sure the whole nation here on this planet would know about our existence."

"Well…that was the plan anyway in the years to come, we are just accelerating the plan. I truly want to help Zambesi not because they are in a dire situation but because it is our chance to let ourselves be known in this world. We will be setting the global stage where the country of Valoria is not just your backward nation but a nation that can compete with the current global powers."

"I have no problem with that decision, Your Excellency," Emily continued, "but we must tread carefully. If we reveal too much too soon, we risk provoking the established powers in ways we may not yet be fully prepared for."

"I am aware of the risk," Alexander said, rising from his seat. Next to his seat was a set of confectionaries displayed on the table, a small assortment of cookies and pastries arranged neatly. Alexander reached out and picked up one of the cookies, examining it briefly before turning to Emily. |em|p,yr

With a calm and deliberate motion, he extended the cookie toward her.

"Here, Emily," he said with a faint smile, "a small token for your efforts. You\'ve been working tirelessly, and I appreciate your dedication."

Emily hesitated for a moment, then accepted the cookie with a nod of gratitude while her cheek blushed.

"Thank you, Your Excellency," she said, feeling a slight warmth in the gesture despite the serious nature of their conversation.

Alexander nodded in acknowledgment, his thoughts already shifting back to the pressing matters at hand. "You\'ve given me much to consider, Emily. For now, I\'ll need you to return to your duties."

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Alexander watched as Emily left the garden, the cookie in hand, before he turned on his heel and made his way back toward the grand palace.

As he approached his office, the ornate wooden doors were already slightly ajar, as if anticipating his arrival. He pushed them open to find Julieanne standing by the large desk, her posture straight, and her expression serious. Sebastian had clearly briefed her and was ready to dive into the matter at hand.

"Your Excellency," Julieanne greeted him with a slight bow as he entered. "I understand the situation in Zambesi has escalated. What are your instructions?"

Alexander closed the door behind him, the atmosphere in the room immediately becoming more focused and intense. He moved to his desk and placed the envelope from Ambassador Reinhardt on its polished surface.

"Julieanne," Alexander began, his tone direct, "the situation in Zambesi has indeed escalated. The Matalebe tribes, armed by the Empire of Triesenberg, are on the verge of overtaking the capital. Zambesi has formally requested our military intervention."

"I see. As the head of state of the nation Valoria, the decision solely rest upon your shoulders, Your Excellency," Julieanne said.

Alexander nodded, his gaze fixed on the envelope before him. "I\'m fully aware of the weight of this decision. This is not just about saving Zambesi; it\'s about positioning Valoria on the global stage, showing the world that we are a force to be reckoned with."

Julieanne took a step closer to the desk, her expression thoughtful. "If we commit our forces to Zambesi, we must be prepared for a potential confrontation with Triesenberg. Their support of the Matalebe tribes is a clear message that they won\'t back down easily."

"You are right, now I have my decision. We will support our ally. Inform the Legislative Assembly to convene an emergency session immediately," Alexander instructed.

"I will notify the Assembly at once, Your Excellency."