"Prime Minister, can the Americans really be relied upon? I can't help but worry." King George V spoke. Though he had decided to flee Britain and escape to Canada, he had to think about the future. If possible, he naturally hoped that one day he would be able to return to Britain.
"Your Majesty, the Americans certainly cannot be relied upon. In truth, Britain and the United States are merely using each other. After the Empire fell, the United States became Germany's only rival. If the Americans did not want to be crushed in their confrontation with Germany, they had to find ways to strengthen themselves. The United States has vast territory, enormous population resources, and massive industrial output. But they also have quite a few weaknesses. Their greatest weakness is the gap between them and Germany in science and technology. With the Empire's help, the Americans will be able to rapidly narrow that gap. And if we are to defeat Germany, it will be very difficult to do so with our own strength alone. We must draw upon American strength. Therefore, we must spare no effort in strengthening the Americans." Churchill explained.
George V nodded. "Then, Prime Minister, after we defeat Germany in the future, will the British Empire still be able to maintain its Hegemonic Status over the world?"
Britain had been the world's hegemon for hundreds of years. If that Hegemonic Status were lost in his hands, George V would not even know how to answer to those kings before him who had devoted their entire lives to the rise of the British Empire.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid the Hegemonic Status cannot be preserved," Churchill said.
A flicker of gloom immediately crossed George V's eyes. Though he had long guessed that this would be the outcome, hearing