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As the narrative transitions into the past, we meet Yamada Nagamasa, a Japanese soldier drawn into this conflict by fate. Yamada harbors a dangerous secret and is driven by a desire to vanquish all his enemies. The plot thickens as King Niruin of Japan declares war on the Hong Static Nation. A hard-fought victory by Auta complicates the path towards peace, resulting in distress among the Siamese people as foreign men disguised as Hong Static soldiers wreak havoc.
In response to the escalating turmoil, King Nan urges all village leaders and soldiers to track down the fraudulent assailants, leading to an intense clash where Yamada and his comrades discover the truth behind the attackers. He realizes these masked brigands are actually Japanese soldiers, hinting at treachery within their ranks.