Vienna, Hofburg Palace.
Leon Tuo once again came to this magnificent palace, and this time he had more confidence than the last. After all, Carlos VI had then been hiding in a mountain ditch in northern Spain, whereas now he had already reigned over Madrid.
"Your respected Majesty, the great King Carlos VI of Spain extends his highest respects to you, and hopes that Spain and Austria may remain forever in friendship.
We once again hope that you can fulfill your promise, have the Austrian Empire's army withdraw from Spain, and return the territory that belongs to Spain to us."
Franz looked at the smug fellow before him. He felt that his decision had not been wrong.
"A transaction should be mutual. When will you fulfill your agreement?"
Franz asked coldly in return.
Leon Tuo was instantly at a loss for words. The order he had received was to demand the return of their homeland; as for when the colonies would be handed over, and when a public declaration would be made, he knew nothing at all.
But Leon Tuo hesitated for less than a second before saying with a smile, "Your Majesty, those colonies are already under your rule. What are you still afraid of?"
Franz had also long been prepared.
"No. At present, the only ones in the hands of our Austrian Empire are the Canary Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla."
Leon Tuo put on an expression of sudden realization.
"For the remaining tiny pellet-sized lands, with your country's naval strength, could you truly be afraid you cannot recover them?"
Franz was somewhat angered.
"Mr. Leon Tuo, please put away your little tricks. Otherwise, I will let you know what fear is.
Those more distant lands have not yet passed through our hands. I prefer peaceful methods, and do