The Rise of Australasia

Chapter 819 -613: A Difficult Choice

"Your Majesty Arthur, the current situation in Greece is very chaotic, and it is also the best opportunity to intervene in Greek affairs.” The second day, having pondered all night, George II finally found Arthur and began his lengthy discourse.

"If you can help me restore the throne, I am willing to represent Greece and sign an alliance with Australasia. Greece will forever be Australasia’s partner, and we can engage in comprehensive cooperation,” George II said with a hint of sincerity.

Arthur was prepared for George II’s impatience, after all, it was not easy for George II to have become King, and to be deposed shortly after ascending the throne was a huge blow and a source of immense disappointment. Naturally, his desire for the throne was also immense.

But no matter what, it was impossible for Arthur to help George II unconditionally. First, it was necessary to make George II understand the hierarchy in the diplomatic relationship between Australasia and Greece, and what he should do for Arthur.

Upon hearing George II’s remarks, Arthur smiled slightly and asked, “The republican resolution was made by the Greek Parliament, was it not? Seeking to restore your throne seems like opposing the entire Greece, doesn’t it?”

"It is so, Your Majesty Arthur,” George II explained: “But clearly, the Greek people have been influenced by the ideas of republican democracy. The current Greek government has not achieved full republican democracy, and their political chaos has intensified the country’s decline.

The reason for the people’s loss of trust in the royal family is the previous Greco-Turkish War, but the failure of the war should not be entirely blamed on the royal family.

Your Majesty Arthur, please give me a chance. As long as I can reascend the Greek throne, I will improve the current state of Greece and make the Greek people believe in the royal family again.

In addition, Greece will also establish comprehensive cooperation with Australasia, and we are willing to reform under the guidance of Australasia.”

Greece previously leaned towards the United Kingdom, but this does not mean that the country’s diplomatic orientation cannot change.

The relationship between Charlotte and Arthur made George II understand that perhaps Australasia, far from Europe, could be the most reliable support; at least Greece would be safe and not too influenced.

Of course, George II would also not give up his relations with the British. If it were possible to establish a cooperative relationship with both Britain and Australasia, with the help of these two Powers, the rise of Greece would just be a matter of time.

"Even if you could reclaim your throne, it might not be easy to obtain power, would it?” Arthur asked with a smile.

The restoration of a monarch requires support from native Greek forces; otherwise, even if the restoration were successful, it would be nothing but a castle in the air, lacking any foundation of power.

George II’s heart lifted. Arthur’s question indicated that he recognized the support to help him reascend the throne.

As for whether he could obtain power, that was actually no longer important. After all, under the combined pressure of Britain and Australasia, it would be easy for George II to gain power.

This issue was less of a test of George II’s abilities and more a test of his political leanings.

"Whether I can obtain power or not, I will never forget the favor Australasia and Your Majesty have shown to the Greek royal family. I also have another request in coming to Australasia. That is to let young Alexander study here. Compared to Greece, the safer and more advanced learning environment in Australasia can provide Alexander with more knowledge and allow him to experience firsthand Australasia’s strength, which will benefit his future governance of Greece,” George II threw out his trump card and spoke sincerely.

To say Alexander will study in Australasia is arguably to leave him as a hostage in Australasia in exchange for Arthur’s support for his restoration.

George II and Charlotte have only two children, beside Alexander, the eldest son, there’s also the eldest daughter, Elizabeth.

If all goes as expected, Alexander will be the next King of Greece. Although he may live in Australasia as a hostage, as long as he does not cause any trouble, Australasia would surely treat him with courtesy.

Despite some constraints, in Australasia, he could learn advanced knowledge and establish good relations with the Australasian Royal Family.

More importantly, Alexander’s safety can be assured, far away in Australasia.

This was also George II’s backup plan for the Greek royal family. If he were to be deposed again, or even in mortal danger, the Greek royal family would still have Alexander to ascend the Greek throne anew.

This move also bodes well for Australasia. For one thing, with Alexander growing up in Australasia, he is likely to be influenced by and grow closer to Australasia.

A Greek King who is more friendly to Australasia is clearly in Arthur’s best interest.

Secondly, having Alexander in Australasia would ensure that all George II has promised will be fulfilled.

After all, this is a living hostage; George II could not neglect his only son.

Arthur did not expect that George II’s trump card would be to send a hostage, but he had to admit that such a condition truly demonstrated George II’s sincerity.

Nodding slightly, Arthur promised, “As the initiator who once advocated for the signing of the European Royal Family Union Declaration, I am naturally willing to help the Greek royal family reclaim the throne of Greece.

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