In truth, it was not just Olga. The entire Vienna Court, and even the vast majority of Europe's upper society, thought the same way.
After all, challenging tradition was no easy matter—but no one doubted that Franz could pull it off.
Over the years, Franz had done many things that made people see him in a new light. Every one of them had left a deep impression and far-reaching impact. From the nation and its people down to food, clothing, shelter, and travel, there was no doubt that he was changing this world.
Olga's inability to speak Hungarian brought nothing but benefits to the Austrian Empire.
If the Empress could not speak Hungarian, then at the very least, the aristocrats of high society would not use Hungarian in Olga's presence. Otherwise, it would be seen as disrespect toward the Empress.
As Empress of the Austrian Empire, Olga would need to attend nearly every important state occasion.
This meant Hungarian could not be used at any important occasion within the Austrian Empire. That would greatly weaken the influence of the Hungarian language and dampen high society's desire to learn it.
This effect would build upon itself. As fewer and fewer people spoke Hungarian, there would be fewer and fewer occasions where it could be used, and then the vicious cycle would accelerate without end.
Beyond the language, Olga also had to cram the history of the Austrian Empire, the legacy of the House of Habsburg, and its web of connections.
In truth, these things were rather difficult for her. Even Franz, who had lived in the Vienna Court for nineteen years, would not dare claim to understand it completely, much less recognize everyone's identity.
Thus, before every banquet or important occasion, Franz's staff had to carefully study the guest list to