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Declaring War

April 9th, 1802. 

At the capital city of the French Empire. People from all walks of life were reading a newspaper that was printed today.

The headline that dominated the front page sent shockwaves through the crowd:

[The King of Spain Charles IV Insulted the First Consul of France for being Impulsive and Unreasonable.]

The news spread like wildfire, and murmurs of disbelief and indignation rippled through the throngs of Parisians. In cafes, on street corners, on construction sites, and in factories, heated debates erupted as citizens dissected the contents of the newspaper.

"How dare that king try and disrespect our beloved leader?!" exclaimed one of the workers at a bustling construction site, his voice rising above the clatter of hammers and saws. He clenched his fists, his calloused hands betraying the passion of his words.

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