"Your Highness, you should understand that relations between the United States of America and Germany were also extremely tense. It could even be said that they stood only a single step away from war. Therefore, I believe the United States of America and the Austro-Hungarian Empire could cooperate. After all, we shared a common enemy," Bryan said.
Crown Prince Karl nodded. "Yes, Secretary of State. Germany is our common enemy. As long as Germany continues to exist—and even grows ever stronger—it will bring us no benefit whatsoever."
The Americans had taken the initiative to propose cooperation with the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and Crown Prince Karl was naturally more than willing. At the same time, he was considering what demands he should make of the Americans to make such cooperation worthwhile. After all, the Americans were famously deep-pocketed.
"Your Highness, if the Austro-Hungarian Empire is willing, we can form an alliance with other nations that wish to oppose Germany and establish an Anti-German Alliance. That way, we can unite and deal with Germany together. With so many nations joining forces, the chances of defeating Germany will undoubtedly be much greater!" Bryan said.
"An Anti-German Alliance? Like the Anti-French Alliance a hundred years ago? That is indeed a good idea. Which countries are willing to take part?" Crown Prince Karl asked.
Crown Prince Karl likewise believed that Germany could never be dealt with by any single country alone. Everyone had to unite. Only then would success be possible.
"Your Highness, the countries currently confirmed to have joined the Anti-French Alliance include, besides the United States of America and the British Empire, the Island Nation. If the Austro-Hungarian Empire can join as well, our strength will become even greater. The possibility of defeating Germany will also increase," Bryan said. He undoubtedly very much hoped