Take the current situation in Russia, for instance. Even in the upcoming World War II, it is destined to beco a vital ally against Germany.
However, for Arthur to not take certain precautions against this country would be impossible. After the annihilation of the United States, it is very likely that the future world order could evolve into a bipolar world dominated by Australasia and this country.
If we do not impose certain restrictions on this country, Arthur does not want to see a Cold War-like standoff happening to Australasia in the future.
No one, be it Arthur or future monarchs, would want to face a situation where an enemy could potentially drop a nuclear weapon on their heads.
To prevent such an occurrence, the best strategy is to weaken one's rivals as much as possible, keeping them strong enough to be relevant, but not too powerful.
Of course, even the idea of restrictions must be postponed to the future. At present, the most important thing is how to deal with the Russian royal family and how to properly handle the transfer of legal authority.
When it cos to such matters, it is natural to convene a Cabinet Governnt eting.
On January 17th, 1932, the Cabinet eting was officially held at Saint Arthur Castle, dedicated to discussing how to deal with individuals like Nicholas II and the concept of establishing a new empire.
Truth be told, the Cabinet mbers were actually very eager to witness the establishnt of the new empire.
Once Arthur beca Emperor, they would naturally be his principal supporters and advisors. Even if they couldn't stay in Cabinet positions based solely on these rits, they would at least acquire substantial honors that would elevate their titles of nobility further.
People strive all their lives not only to achieve lofty ideals but also to advance in rank and enable themselves and their families to lead better lives, don't they?
As long as Arthur beca Emperor, their positions as key Cabinet Ministers would surely advance further in rank.
Not to ntion, it should be guaranteed that they would at least obtain a hereditary barony. With such generous rewards at stake, which officer would jump out and express an opposition?
"Gentlen, please share your thoughts—how should we deal with the current situation in Russia?" Arthur went straight to the point at the Cabinet eting, turning his gaze to the Cabinet Officials.
Everyone understood that the establishnt of the Australasian Empire was on its final countdown, and they all appeared quite excited.
Pri Minister Raul was the first to stand up and offer his opinion, "Your Majesty, it is essential to protect the Russian Monarchy; after all, you had also signed the European Royal Family Union Declaration, a declaration that cannot be violated.
But, when to rescue the Russian royal family and exactly which mbers can be rescued is beyond our control."
Regardless of whether Arthur had a private agreent with Nicholas II or not, just based on the European Royal Family Union Declaration that Arthur championed, he could not stand idly by and watch the arrest of Nicholas II and his family.
After all, in history, Nicholas II and his family were executed by gunpoint during the revolution, an act that directly slaughtered royal family mbers, naturally representing a direct challenge to the European Royal Family Union Declaration and Arthur's authority.
If Arthur ignored it, and should the Russian royal family be massacred, including Arthur and many European royal families who had signed the European Royal Family Union Declaration, they would beco a laughingstock the world over.
However, the implications in Pri Minister Raul's words were also clear. Preserving the lineage of the Russian Monarchy, naly Princess Anna Miller, was prearranged between Arthur and Nicholas II.
But whether the rest could safely arrive in Australasia seed beyond their control, which, in reality, was still manageable.
Of course, such a strategy was not sothing Arthur could agree to outright. Raul understood this and thus turned his gaze toward the other Cabinet Ministers.
"Indeed, Your Majesty, Pri Minister Excellency," Defense Minister Thomas stood up and added, "We only have rough intelligence that His Majesty Nicholas II is fleeing eastward from Saint Petersburgh with royal family mbers and a small military contingent.
Since we cannot ascertain their exact location, we are unable to initiate a more detailed rescue operation.
Moreover, whether we head to Saint Petersburgh or Russia's Far East, it would take a considerable amount of ti for Australasia.
Even if we dispatch the military promptly, we still might not arrive in ti to save most mbers of the Russian Royal House."
What Thomas left unsaid was providing Arthur with an excuse to avoid suspicion or ridicule from other nations should the Australasia Army rescue only a few mbers of the Russian Monarchy.
With this pretext, Arthur took the opportunity to respond, "I am aware of the imnse difficulties of this rescue operation. Nevertheless, our friendship with Russia is very important to us, and we cannot ignore the crisis facing the Russian Royal Family."
"Minister Wellington," Arthur looked toward the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wellington.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Minister Wellington stood promptly, respectfully awaiting Arthur's command.
"Contact all the royal families that signed the European Royal Family Union Declaration at that ti. Ask them to join us in pressuring Russia to ensure the safety of Nicholas II and his family.
At the sa ti, strive to secure the World Alliance's consent to legally justify our rescue of the Russian Monarchy.
Based on this, Minister Thomas, I hope you can organize a small military force to rescue the family of Nicholas II as much as possible without causing conflict."
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