The Unspoken Understanding Between the Strong

Unlike the serious discussion of state affairs between Arthur and Nicholas II, Queen Dowager Marie's conversations with the members of the Russian Imperial Family were much warmer. After all, they had once all belonged to the Russian Imperial Family and were, in the truest sense, one family.

The several little ones also received the attention of the Russian Imperial Family, especially the youngest, Peter, who was doted on by nearly everyone.

However warm the conversation was, it had to end eventually. Arthur's visit to Russia also came to an end amid everyone's warm and harmonious time together.

After leaving Russia, Arthur did not choose to go to Germany. Instead, he decided to head for London in the United Kingdom, making London the final stop of his European visit.

Although Australasia and Germany had maintained fairly good relations before, all the countries had already branded Germany as the culprit behind World War I. Under such circumstances, visiting Germany would not have been appropriate.

More importantly, Germany's situation was not very good at this time either. Power among the government, the monarch, and the various states was tangled together, and the political situation was rather chaotic.

The terrible economy had left many German citizens facing enormous pressure simply to survive. Demonstrations could be seen everywhere in Germany, and all kinds of conflicts and unrest could easily erupt.

If some fool actually attacked Arthur's motorcade, setting aside the impact it would have on the situation in Europe, the danger alone was something Arthur could not accept.

The best way to avoid danger was not to run around recklessly or go to dangerous places. That was the most basic common sense.

Besides, Germany truly had nothing worthwhile to visit at present. Its economy, industry, and military had all suffered extensive restrictions, while the German