....<3 Armstrong's following Gregor's lead and just seceding.
Pretty much. It's true to character that the first war Armstrong ever fought in was against the Confederacy of Fontan. And, the first city siege he ever saw/participated in was against Krimml after Duke Alexi Pelvin transferred the capital duchy to Perdan. So, in a way, Armstrong is a product of his upbringing and environment.
It's society's fault!