In earlier times, it was rare for someone of the Pope's status to personally lead a Holy Seat campaign.
But in the eyes of most Holy Alliance people—especially the old Thousand River Valley People—it really isn't anything new.
Back in the founding days, when Horn's papal status as the Saint's Grandson hadn't yet gained broad recognition, he already had the nickname "War God Pope."
In several major wars, Horn had almost never been absent; this time is no exception.
Once the decision was issued, the Holy Alliance's political machine began running at high speed.
The first step was to reallocate funds originally earmarked for other theaters to the Central War Army.
Then, all the newspapers started wildly exposing the illegal business operations of many of the wealthy and oligarchs—monopolies, unfair trusts, syndicates and so on—starting to prepare public opinion.
