"The British Empire will also provide the Kingdom of Spain with whatever assistance it can. Of course, if you are not afraid of a full-scale German attack, you could even ally with us and join the Allied Powers," the British Ambassador said with a smile.
Preto shot the British Ambassador a glare. Joining the Allied Powers at a time like this—was that not seeking death? Perhaps the German army would soon launch an attack on Spain. In less than a month, Spain might be wiped out. Spain would not do something so foolish.
"Your Excellency, Spain will not join the Allied Powers. We do not wish to be drawn into the war. We merely wish to live in peace," Preto said.
The British Ambassador nodded. "God will surely grant your wish. But what stands before Spain is the Germans' aggressive pressure. If you compromise and retreat this time, the Kingdom of Spain will no longer have a foothold on the international stage. Worse still, if the Germans see you as easy prey, they will press you even harder. Do not forget, the Germans are more than happy to do such things."
"Yes. Apart from Spain, every other country in Europe has either already been defeated by Germany or is Germany's ally. The rest are merely insignificant small fry. Spain, however, is undoubtedly a relatively major nation, and its location is extremely important. I believe this Gibraltar incident is merely a test Germany has set for Spain. If Spain chooses to compromise and retreat, then what awaits Spain will be the Germans' endless demands and pressure, until Spain completely becomes a country controlled by Germany," the American Ambassador added from the side, fanning the flames.
Preto could not help but shudder. If the Germans truly harbored such intentions, then Spain's future