"Father, rest assured. With this guard and your support, I will surely become a great monarch like you and make California even stronger." In mid-February 1933, a tearful farewell unfolded in the palace.
After more than ten years of Arthur's guidance, Peter, who had been born in 1915, had finally grown into an adult. After celebrating his eighteenth birthday, he was about to travel to the Kingdom of California and officially take over the kingdom's authority.
Arthur was naturally reluctant to part with him, but he also knew that this was Peter's best opportunity to take control of the Kingdom of California.
With Arthur and Australasia supporting him, there was no need to worry about Peter's rule in California running into trouble.
Moreover, Peter's title in Australasia was still being retained. He remained the honorable Duke of Darwin, Australia.
Besides allowing Peter to receive one percent of Darwin's tax revenue every year, this arrangement would also let him remain within Australasia's aristocratic system and receive Arthur's protection.
"Peter, you must pay attention to your safety after you reach California. Consult the people under you whenever you encounter problems. If you truly can't resolve something, you can contact your father." Queen Dowager Marie was also reluctant to part with him. She stood to the side, giving her son Peter countless reminders.
"I understand, Mother." Peter nodded with a smile and said with great confidence, "With this guard Father gave me, my safety in California is fully guaranteed.
"Uncle Gavin will help me too. If I really encounter something I can't resolve, I'll contact all of you."
The Uncle Gavin Peter mentioned was actually the butler Arthur had specially chosen for him.
Once Arthur had decided that Peter and George would both become kings in the Americas, he had already begun making