"Prince Karl! Welcome to East Africa." Constantin stepped forward and said.
"It has been a long time, Your Majesty Constantin. You are still as spirited as ever."
Prince Karl gave Constantin a hug, and his form of address for Constantin had risen a level. Constantin was now a king.
"Uncle Karl!"
"Haha, Ernst, after not seeing you for several years, you have grown much more mature too!"
The Hechingen Royal Family attached considerable importance to Sigmaringen. As the saying went, "When one gains wealth and rank, one must not forget old friends." The relationship between Hechingen and Sigmaringen was much the same.
"Is Leopold still in Germany?"
"Yes, he still holds an important post in the German Army. This old fellow has come to scout out the path for him, so that Sigmaringen can establish three footholds in Romania, Germany, and Africa."
The Hechingen Royal Family's achievements in Africa had already left Sigmaringen unable to sit still. Thus, at the Hechingen Royal Family's invitation, Prince Karl personally came to East Africa to discuss matters related to Sigmaringen's colonization of Africa.
Unlike the Hechingen Royal Family, Prince Karl's sons were already relatively old, so there was no need for him to support Ernst in Germany as Constantin had once done, when Ernst had no foundation to speak of. Therefore, Prince Karl came directly to East Africa this time, while the heir, Leopold, ensured Sigmaringen's standing and influence in Germany.
Germany remained Sigmaringen's way out. Should the African colonization plan fail, they could still retreat there, while Romania was the source of Sigmaringen's confidence in colonizing Africa.
"Let us return to the palace first and get you settled in. East Africa's climate is different from Germany's after all, especially in this season, so you should acclimate yourself first," Constantin said to Prince