Liberl News (Sky SC)/Issue 7


 * -|English=
 * [Special] Non-Aggression Pact Signed


 * ◆The Pledge of Three Nations◆

It was a signing ceremony to remember. Under the watch of neutral party Archbishop Currant, Queen Alicia opened the proceedings with an oath of non-aggression. The representatives from the Empire and Republic affirmed their participation and became signatories. The pact now complete, the three nations have been brought to a new beginning thanks to the efforts of the queen.


 * ◆International Interest High◆

While the Imperial emperor and President Rocksmith of the Republic were unable to attend, VIPs from each nation assembled in the hall, showing again how muattention this pact has drawn. Foreign news agencies also gathered, and this most international of affairs was christened with a storm of camera flashes.


 * ◆New Engine Samples Provided◆

As a crucial component of the pact, samples of the new model engine were also provided to the representatives of the Empire and Republic. The queen extended her wishes for cooperation and again reaffirmed her stance that technology was something to share, not monopolize.


 * ◆Future of the Three Nations◆

Voices of doubt remain that question the practical effectiveness of the non-aggression pact, but as our column has pointed out before, the value of the pact lies in the chance for meaningful conversation that it creates. Skeptics would point out that there are many valid excuses for breaking the pact. But, while this is certainly a possibility, what should be focused on is the path to peace that lies before us now thanks to the opportunity created today.


 * [Society] Rolent Region Covered in Fog

Starting yesterday morning and continuing throughout the evening, the Rolent region has been shrouded in a deep fog never before experienced in the area. The unusual weather has grounded flights and made travel within the region nearly impossible. Residents and experts alike are scratching their heads at the severity of the mist.
 * -|Japanese=
 * 【特集】３ヶ国の不戦条約　ついに調印


 * ◆不戦条約　調印の瞬間◆

記念すべき調印式はアリシア女王陛下による不戦の誓いで幕を開けた. 立会人であるカラント大司教の見守る中、女王陛下、帝国・共和国の両全権大使が条約に署名. ３ヶ国による不戦条約はここに現実のものとなった.

《百日戦役》から１０年――女王陛下が一貫して推進して来られた融和外交が、１つの大きな実を結んだ瞬間であった.


 * ◆調印を見守った各国来賓◆

帝国皇帝ユーゲント陛下、ロックスミス共和国大統領の直接のご列席はなかったものの、謁見の間には各国要人が集い、条約への注目の高さを改めて示した.

片隅の記者席には小誌を始め内外の通信社が集結. 正装に身を包んだ列席者をカメラの砲列で出迎え、歴史的な調印をフラッシュの嵐で祝福した.


 * ◆新型エンジンのサンプル贈呈◆

調印式の最後には帝国・共和国の双方に新型エンジンのサンプルが贈呈された. 女王陛下は「技術は独占するものではなく共有するもの」と改めてご自身の理念を述べられ、新しい技術が３ヶ国で平和に利用されることを願う言葉で式典を締めくくった.


 * ◆不戦条約と３ヶ国の未来◆

不戦条約の効果を疑問視する声は依然として内外にくすぶっている. しかし、以前に小誌が指摘したように今回の条約の意義はエレボニア、カルバード双方に対話の機会を与えた点にある. 懐疑派諸氏のご意見通り、条約を破るための口実は無数にある. 条約の上にあぐらをかくことなく、それを出発点として両国との交流を活発化し、互いの理解を深めること――それこそが真の安全保障ではなかろうか. 今回の不戦条約の締結は、平和へと続く道の出発点に過ぎない.


 * 【社会】ロレント地方で濃霧が発生

一昨日の早朝から昨日午後にかけ、ロレント市周辺で極めて濃い霧が発生. 定期船が丸一日出港を見合わせるなど、交通を始めとした市民生活に大きな影響が出た. これほどの濃霧は同地の記録にもなく、住民たちも突然の自然のいたずらに困惑した様子だった.