"Alright, everyone. His Majesty Wapol only wanted what was best for Drum Kingdom. His methods were simply a little different from those of the old King.
Those who wanted to escape the country's rule were like rabbits tossed into a forest—they would soon lose their lives.
His Majesty Wapol was doing this so they could survive."
With a new King ascending the throne, he naturally needed his own inner circle.
Although Dalton was a veteran of Drum Kingdom, Wapol disliked him. Now, the kingdom's adviser was Chess, while Kuromarimo served as the kingdom's official.
With their support, Wapol's policies were ultimately implemented without trouble.
"Severing diplomatic relations? How long has it been since I last heard that phrase?"
Those who had gone to mourn the old King brought back this new piece of news after returning to Piltover.
They had not been turned away at the door. Wapol was still a coward—he dared oppress his own country's civilians, but he did not dare directly offend Piltover.
Although he had brainlessly chosen to sever diplomatic relations, he still did not dare shut the door on envoys who had come to pay their respects.
Severing relations was national policy. Refusing to show the envoys courtesy, however, would be a direct slap in Oran's face.
"His Majesty Oran, we—"
"If he wants to cut ties, then let him. Handle it according to the rules for severed relations. Arrange a few ships and help those who can no longer survive there 'smuggle' themselves out."
Severing relations only meant something when a powerful country used it against a weak one. The reverse was merely lifting a stone to smash one's own foot. It might not hurt now, but after some time, they would understand the consequences.
There was no need to directly attack over something