Chapter 1222 A Stark Warning

Three hours later, another earth-shattering piece of news emerged. The Ink Dragon Fleet led their troops south, seizing crucial ports along the Hokkaido coast and extending the previous blockade line thousands of kilometers further south. This move left the royal family of the island nation seething with anger.
Representatives of the Mingdao royal family swiftly lodged a protest and engaged in negotiations with the Ink Dragon Fleet, demanding an explanation. While the occupation of the four northern islands was one thing, capturing Hokkaido was a step too far. Did the Ink Dragon Fleet truly believe that the Mingdao royal family was an easy target for bullying?
However, when faced with the prospect of a confrontation with the Ink Dragon Fleet, both the navy and the army backed down. The mere mention of standing up to the fleet caused them to tremble in fear, leading to overnight resignations and retirements.