Ecstatic Islanders

"Your Excellency the Prime Minister, good news! The US government has given us a highly positive response. They stated that the United States would condemn Germany's actions. However, the US government also said that they currently lacked the strength to force the Germans to halt their brutal actions against us." Foreign Minister Kato Takaaki was brimming with excitement. Even he himself had not expected to receive such tremendous support from the United States!

"Excellent, this is truly excellent! Whether it is of practical use or not, having a country speak up for us in the international community is beneficial to us!" Okuma Shigenobu was overjoyed.

"Your Excellency the Prime Minister, the US government's support for us does not stop there. They have stated that they can offer us a loan, to be used to restore civilian livelihoods and rebuild our military strength." Kato Takaaki continued.

"What? The Americans are even going to lend us money?" Okuma Shigenobu suddenly felt as if a pie had fallen from the sky and struck him. This was far beyond anything he had expected. Thanks to the effects of the World War, the Island Nation's economy had been flourishing. However, after the German Expeditionary Fleet brazenly destroyed the Island Nation's coastal cities, they needed vast sums of money to rebuild them. On top of that, the Combined Fleet had been almost completely wiped out, and rebuilding it would also require enormous funds. Minister of Finance Wakatsuki Reijiro had been so worried about funding these past few days that his hair was nearly turning white. Who would have thought that the Americans would now take the initiative to offer the Island Nation a loan? With that, all their problems would be solved.

"Yes, Your Excellency the Prime Minister. This time, the Americans genuinely wish to support