The transaction between the Australasian Government and the Spanish Government had been completely out in the open. When an Australasian transport fleet sailed into the Mediterranean Sea under the protection of warships, Italy and Germany finally felt the pressure.
Protecting this transport fleet was an ultraluxurious carrier battle group consisting of two battleships, one Aircraft Carrier, one battlecruiser, five destroyers, twelve frigates, and six submarines.
All of these capital ships and submarines were equipped with the most advanced Pigeon Missiles, to guard against a possible attack by the Italian Navy.
It could be said that this fleet alone was enough to guarantee the safety of the entire transport fleet.
Unless the Italian Navy came out in full force, a small fleet would have no chance of standing against this escort fleet.
Italy, meanwhile, was facing an extremely difficult choice.
The arms trade between Australasia and Spain had not been disguised in the slightest. It was already public knowledge throughout Europe.
Everyone knew that this Australasian transport fleet was helping Italy's enemies transport weapons, equipment, and supplies. If Italy took no action, the tough stance it had previously displayed to Europe would become a laughingstock.
But if it took any action, that would mean it was certain to offend Australasia.
Aside from Australasia being the world's third Great Power, it also had an alliance with the British people. Offending them would clearly do more harm than good.
The reason Germany and Italy had been able to force France into retreat after retreat was not only that their united strength was formidable. The British people's neutrality was also extremely important.
If offending Australasia brought the British Empire into the fray, that would be bad news for both Germany and Italy.
Moreover, if Australasia and the United Kingdom both joined France's side, the