"Your Excellency, Gibraltar is an inherent territory of the Kingdom of Spain. Therefore, it is only right and proper for the Kingdom of Spain to recover Gibraltar. No country has the right to condemn or threaten the Kingdom of Spain over this matter. As for your country's request to lease Gibraltar, I regret that the Kingdom of Spain cannot accept it. Gibraltar is also of great use to the Kingdom of Spain. We intend to use it ourselves," Alfonso XIII said.
The German Ambassador seemed unable to believe that the Spaniards had actually dared to reject the German Empire's demand, and for a moment, he was stunned. After all, the German Empire had just won World War and was the world's foremost power. Spain, meanwhile, was a nation that had declined long ago. Though it could barely be considered a second-rate great power, Germany could crush such a country with ease. Before the mighty German Empire, Spain had no power even to strike back.
Yet now, the Spaniards had unexpectedly rejected the German Empire's demand. This was clearly far beyond everyone's expectations.
After a while, the German Ambassador finally came back to his senses. "Very well, Your Majesty. Since you have made your choice, I hope you and your country can withstand the wrath of the German Empire. May God bless you and your country. I hope that when we meet next time, Your Majesty, you will still have such courage."
After saying that, the German Ambassador turned and left.
Alfonso XIII's face was livid. The German Ambassador's attitude had been utterly arrogant, and it filled him with fury.
"Order our most elite troops to enter Gibraltar. If the Germans launch an attack, they must hold off their assault!" Alfonso XIII ordered.
Germany's attitude had greatly enraged Alfonso XIII, nearly