When the news reached the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning, it felt as though he had been struck on the head by a heavy hammer, and he nearly collapsed to the ground.
Even now, he still could not understand Shiraishi Yoshijo's intentions in building the wall, but he knew that the Land of Lightning was heading toward a dead end—and under his own guidance, no less.
The massacre at the border spread throughout the Land of Lightning. Public outrage surged, turning the country into a powder keg, and the spark that lit it was a letter of condemnation from Peach Country directed at the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning.
The letter accused the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning of openly violating the peace treaty and intending to invade Peach Country's territory. If he did not provide a reasonable explanation and compensation, Peach Country would never let the matter rest.
What did it mean to turn the tables on someone?
This was exactly that!
The Daimyo of the Land of Lightning was so enraged that he took to his bed. Officials throughout the country, especially the hawkish faction, submitted petitions demanding war.
But could they win?
Facing Peach Country's overwhelming military strength, no one had any confidence.
After much deliberation, the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning swallowed his anger and suppressed the matter. At the same time, he paid Peach Country two hundred million in war reparations. After receiving the money, Peach Country did not continue making unreasonable demands. Once the Land of Lightning repaired the wall, Peach Country withdrew its troops.
This matter appeared to be over, but in reality, it was only just beginning.
The Daimyo of the Land of Lightning knew he could not defeat Peach Country, which was why he had endured the