HAMMER AND TONGS Visiting the neighboring Republic of Turgis on a diplomatic mission, Souma’s eye is caught by the skill of the local blacksmiths-and an idea occurs to him. Sensing that he’ll need the cooperation of Turgis’s head of state to make this scheme a reality, Souma prepares for a dual display- show the republic both what they could gain from working with him-and what wrath they might incur if they refuse. Will this bold move work, or backfire on him?!