Spain's unexpected recovery of Gibraltar greatly exceeded the expectations of the other countries. Would the British really be kind enough to return Gibraltar to Spain? That was obviously impossible. Almost everyone believed there had to be some conspiracy behind it.
It was no secret that the Germans had been eyeing Gibraltar like a tiger watches its prey. Given Gibraltar's strategic position, no world hegemon would tolerate such a strategic stronghold being outside its control.
The other countries were all waiting for Germany's response. Would it swallow this hidden loss and endure the humiliation, or would it fly into a rage and raise an army against Spain? Swallowing its anger clearly did not fit Germany's style. Besides, the German Emperor was young. Young people were always more impulsive in their actions. But if Germany used force, its conduct would be rather overbearing. Though Germany possessed such strength and capital, no country wished to see the world hegemon become too tyrannical. If that happened, the interests of the other countries would no longer be guaranteed.
Therefore, many countries hoped to discern Germany's future style of conduct from its response this time, then formulate corresponding measures.
Spain, Royal Palace of Madrid.
King Alfonso XIII of Spain was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. He had already begun to regret it. In fact, he had regretted it the moment he learned that the German fleet had appeared off Gibraltar's coast. From that, he had sensed Germany's determination regarding Gibraltar. This made Alfonso XIII deeply worried that Germany would attack Spain regardless of the consequences. If that happened, they would certainly be unable to withstand it! Such consequences were simply beyond what the Kingdom of Spain could bear.
"What should we do? What should we do now? The German fleet is already