Minister Suzaku said arrogantly.
"But this lake supplies water to the Land of Ancestors' farmland. If we hand it over to your country..."
The Son of Heaven of the Land of Ancestors frowned as he spoke.
"Whatever the reason, I only know that stolen property should be returned to its rightful owner."
"That is how the world works."
"If we do not receive a satisfactory answer, we will bear no responsibility for whatever disaster befalls the Land of Ancestors."
Minister Genbu looked at the Son of Heaven of the Land of Ancestors with disdain as he spoke.
Even the usually mild-tempered Son of Heaven of the Land of Ancestors looked angry now.
"Calm down."
"We should at least give them time to collect their thoughts."
Minister Suzaku smiled at Minister Genbu, then turned back to the Son of Heaven of the Land of Ancestors.
"I will return to the Land of Ancestors for your answer another day."
"Hahahahaha!"
Minister Suzaku and Minister Genbu burst out laughing.
"Oh, and I hear Your Majesty has invited the celestial maiden into the palace."
"They say she is breathtakingly beautiful and shrouded in mystery. I would love to see her for myself."
"Hahahahaha!"
Minister Suzaku and Minister Genbu laughed again.
The Son of Heaven of the Land of Ancestors could only see them off in silence.
"That so-called ancient book is nothing but a fabrication by the Land of Pi. Why didn't you say so?" a guard asked the Son of Heaven after the two had left.
"I know. The Land of Pi has always liked finding excuses to wage war against its neighbors and expand its territory. I'm afraid this time is no different."
"But the Land of Pi has three times our military strength. We cannot win a war," the Son of