"My duty is to assist your country's air force in its reorganization and restructuring. Our nation will strictly adhere to its commitment to your nation's permanent neutrality. We will not interfere with military command, nor will we meddle in your country's foreign or domestic affairs. This fundamental principle will not change, Your Excellency."
"Our country appreciates the empire's stance and hopes to continue fostering friendship and cooperation between our nations in the future. However, at this moment, we hope the Major General can utilize his military talents to swiftly resolve any incidents that may arise between Lapland and the Duchy—incidents nobody wishes to see occur."
The commander-in-chief of Lapland's army, Marshal Karl Gustav Emil Mannerheim, asked in a gentle tone:
"What are your thoughts on this, Major General?"
