Second Four-Year Plan (24 Plan)

Greece's situation was settled in just a few words by George V and Arthur. This was also the clearest feature of this era: the strong preyed on the weak.

Neither Arthur nor George V felt there was anything wrong with that. In this world, the great powers absolutely dictated the fate of smaller nations.

For any country that wanted to keep its fate from being dictated by others, there were only two choices: develop into a powerful nation as much as possible, or attach itself to another great power.

Afterward, Arthur spent several more days touring the United Kingdom. Only after the officials had finished discussing their affairs did he set out on the journey back to Australasia.

This diplomatic visit had gone relatively quickly. After attending Dmitri's Coronation Ceremony in mid-to-late June, Arthur completed the entire visit in just over half a month, making it possible for him to return to Australasia in early August.

Fortunately, there was not much that needed handling in Australasia at the time. Although they had already begun the return journey, Arthur and the others were in no hurry. They strolled and sightseeing along the way, treating it as a chance to clear their minds.

Arthur had already seen Patricia the last time he went to Finland. This time, on his return to Australasia, he decided to visit his younger sister Charlotte, who was in France.

Fortunately, France was more or less along Arthur's route home, so the visit did not delay the journey much. He successfully returned to Australasia on August 7, 1924.

The scene welcoming Arthur was truly grand. Even though Arthur had repeatedly said not to make too much of a fuss, the enormous fleet returning home still attracted the attention of countless Australasians.

Fortunately, the security of the entire Port