As for why the Warrior Country would do this, reasons abound. You could come up with dozens, such as weakening an enemy country's forces before the War Festival begins, and there are always reasons that could convince people.
The enemy country's attack threw the Royal Palace into chaos, but Eliphas, who survived, took on the responsibility. Within just one day, he calmed the people of the Royal Palace, but the news still got out.
The public was agitated. The information they had was that Minister Oro and others had gathered to show their sincerity for peace by meeting with the messenger from the Warrior Country, not expecting to be attacked and a disaster to be created.
Since the Warrior Country squandered this goodwill, the people naturally demanded war, to continue the war!
Eliphas's eyes drooped, as if heartbroken and unwilling over the hard-earned peace being shattered. Anyone who saw him would think he truly cared about the people.
