Stubborness

It was three p.m in the afternoon. In the capital city of the Choson Empire, Hanseong. Emperor Gojong was having a meeting with the Resident General, Ito Hirobumi in the Gyeongbokgung Palace. He was the man responsible for forcing the Choson Empire to become Yamato's protectorate.

"Your Majesty, we've received grave news from Tokyo, the Ruthenian Empire has waged war against our Empire. The Ruthenians have already entered the peninsula through Sinuiju." 

"Is that so…that's really unfortunate," Emperor Gojong said, appearing to be disappointed but deep inside, he was glad. 

By sending secret emissaries to the Hague to get international support, Emperor Gojong hoped that a nation would hear their plea but to no avail. Although he heard that the Ruthenians actually tried to help them recognize their situation to the world, they utterly failed from the unanimous vote.