C120 The First to Strike

The mood at today's negotiation was palpably different. Prince Kitamiya Haku usually took his seat upon entering, but today, unexpectedly, he stood at the head of the table.

"We've been at this for nearly a week, and I have no intention of dragging this out any longer. Today, you need to give us a definitive answer: either consent to the marriage or brace for war