I Became the Last Princess of the Brown Bear Kingdom

Alexander I pondered for a while, but despair still loomed before him.

He pondered for a while, but despair continued to swirl before him.

No matter how many times I rack my brain and think about it, there is no way to save my country.

No matter how many times he pulled at his hair in thought, there was no way to save his country.

If possible, he would have died in place of the Austrian Archduke during the Sarajevo incident.

If only he could have died in place of the Archduke of Austria during the Sarajevo incident.

If not, then accept the Dual Empire's proposal.

Otherwise, he should have accepted the proposal of the Dual Monarchy afterward.

Isn't that how the events of that day came to be?

In the end, wasn’t it that event from that day that had brought him to this point?

“The military wants to fight to the death and bring about negotiations.”

“The military insists on fighting to the death while trying to negotiate.”

“Is it possible?”

“Is that even possible?”

“Realistically, it’s very difficult. This time, I sent someone to the Tsarina on the battlefield.”

“Realistically, it’s quite difficult. This time, we sent someone to the Tsarina on the battlefield.”

The Danube Wehrmacht, Bulgarian and Turkish armies that were advancing are now largely withdrawn, but they are surrounded and Yugoslavia is incapable of breaking the siege.

The Danube Defense Army, along with the Bulgarian and Turkish armies, are still besieging, though some of them have pulled back. Yugoslavia has no ability to break this siege.

Even if you release it, what will change?

Even if they did manage to break it, what would change?

“What did you say?”

“What did they say?”

“I never got to see the Tsar, and the Chief of Staff told me that if Russia did not surrender unconditionally to the Allies, Belgrade would be used as a testing ground for new weapons.”

“The Tsar did not even meet us, and the chief of staff said that if Russia does not unconditionally surrender to the allies, they will use Belgrade as a test site for new weapons.”

Russia was using various weapons to crush the communist forces.

Russia was dismantling the communist forces with various weapons.

In such a situation, another new weapon? What if you were to hit the city with a new weapon? What could it be?

In such a situation, what’s with these new weapons? If they’re going to hit cities with them… what are they?

Could this be the rocket that was pounding the cities of communist Germany?

Could it be those rockets that were wreaking havoc on the cities of Communist Germany?

No, if you say new weapon, it would be something else.

No, if they call it new weapons, it must be something else entirely.

“A new weapon? What kind of thing is it?”

“New weapons? What on earth are they talking about?”

“They say it’s a weapon that can erase cities.”

“They say it’s a weapon that can erase cities.”

“Does such a weapon really exist? Is it possible?”

“Does such a weapon really exist? Is it possible?”

Are you saying that you're going to reveal it openly?

Are they openly admitting to this?

Are they really trying to exterminate the Serbian people?

Are they really intent on annihilating the Serbian people?

But isn't Russia the eldest brother of the Slavic peoples? Can Russia really be like that?

But isn’t Russia the elder brother among the Slavic nations? Can they really do that?

Shouldn't we show a little mercy no matter what?

Surely they should show some mercy.

“Isn’t that what they’re trying to experiment with? The recent decrease in their offensives suggests that they’re probably just trying to surround us and then experiment with their weapons.”

“Are they not planning to test that weapon? The recent offensives have decreased, perhaps because they’re just besieging while preparing to test the weapon.”

“We’re not even treated like humans.”

“We are being treated worse than animals.”

Just the axis of evil. I was looking at it on the same lines as the Red Plague.

Just the axis of evil. He was being placed on the same level as the Red Plague.

What can I do like this?

What can we possibly do in this situation?

“It is said that Britain already indiscriminately kills Communists and German communists, not considering them human. We had no choice in the first place.”

“The British are already slaughtering communes and communists without treating them as human beings. We have no options left.”

“What should I do?”

“What do you think we should do?”

The war is basically over.

The war is practically over.

Communist Germany is being reclaimed by the Kaiser's Imperial German Army, and Italy is isolated in Greece after losing even the naval battle.

The Communist Germans are reclaiming territory from the Kaiser’s German Empire, and Italy has lost naval battles, leaving them isolated in Greece.

The French Commune needs no mention.

The French Commune doesn’t even need to be mentioned.

This means that we can't expect any reinforcements.

There’s no hope of reinforcements.

“But since they say they won’t stop the evacuation of civilians, we’ll have to send the citizens of Belgrade somewhere else. They’re after the evil city of Belgrade.”

“Though they say they won’t block civilian evacuations, we should send the citizens of Belgrade elsewhere. They’re targeting the city of evil, Belgrade.”

They are refugees. Where will they go if they leave?

Evacuees. Where would they go?

At best, they would be taken to other regions and then persecuted in Bulgaria and the Danubian Commonwealth.

They’d probably just be taken to other regions, then dragged to Bulgaria and the Danube Federation to be oppressed.

If things go on like this, there is no way to avoid tragedy.

At this point, there’s no way to avoid tragedy.

Then shouldn't he at least show his true colors as a king?

Then at the very least, he should show himself as a king.

“I will stay here.”

“I will stay here.”

"your majesty?"

“Your Majesty?”

“You and Petar, go into exile in Russia or wherever. I will withstand their attacks.”

“You and Petar should seek refuge in Russia or wherever. I will withstand their attack.”

Even though he said he would take the attack, in reality it meant he would die.

To say he would take the attack meant, in essence, he was ready to die.

“Your Majesty, I will stay. Your Majesty, please.”

“Your Majesty, I will stay. Please, you must leave.”

“Someone has to take responsibility. At the very least, it should be me.”

“Someone has to take responsibility. In that case, it has to be me.”

Someone has to take responsibility, and it would be better for it to be mine.

Someone must take responsibility. Then it would be best if it were him.

but.

But.

Anastasia intended to prevent Alexander I from being given the title of martyr.

Anastasia intended to prevent Alexander I from gaining the title of martyr.

* * *

Kingdom of Egypt

Kingdom of Egypt

Egypt was nominally a kingdom, but British influence was so strong that it was practically a British colony.

Egypt appeared to be a kingdom on the surface, but it was effectively a colony under strong British influence.

“Hehehe. Now do whatever you want. I don’t know.”

“Hehehe. Do whatever you want now. I don’t care.”

“영국 개새끼야!!”

“You British bastard!!”

With the British troops withdrawn from Egypt due to Churchill's growing fear, the Kingdom of Egypt declared complete independence and attempted to maintain neutrality, but was soon invaded by the communist Italian army.

Because of a flustered Churchill, as the British troops hastily withdrew from Egypt, the Kingdom of Egypt declared complete independence to maintain neutrality, but soon faced an invasion from the communist Italian army.

King Farouk I originally leaned toward Italy when Britain and Italy fought in North Africa, but he ultimately maintained neutrality and saved his kingdom.

King Farouk I, in original history, leaned towards Italy when Britain and Italy fought in North Africa, but ultimately upheld neutrality and saved the kingdom.

But unfortunately in this history, the Italian army became a communist army, so naturally, the monarchy of Egypt, Farouk I, had no choice but to be neutral, hostile, and the communists within Egypt conspired with the Italian army to plot a coup d'état, but at that time, the Ethiopian Empire appeared and the Turkish National Army entered mainland Egypt, so the Italian army was beaten and driven out.

Unfortunately, in this history, the Italian army became a communist force, leaving King Farouk I of Egypt, a monarchy, no choice but to oppose any notion of neutrality and face hostilities. Meanwhile, communists within Egypt conspired with the Italian army to stage a coup, but they were suddenly thwarted by the arrival of the Ethiopian Empire’s army and the entry of the Turkish National Army into Egyptian territory, which made the Italian forces get beaten and driven out.

And Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, who had saved Egypt, liberated Italian Libya and was stationing his army in Alexandria, received a call from Russia.

And the Ethiopian Emperor, Haile Selassie, who saved Egypt, was liberating Italian-held Libya and stationed his army in Alexandria when he received word from Russia.

The road to Italy is now open.

It was said that a path to Italy had opened.

“How could I miss this opportunity?”

“How could I let this opportunity slip by?”

Of course, many people would die before landing, but the bad relationship with Italy had to end.

Of course, many would die in the landings, but the curse with Italy had to come to an end.

If Ethiopia becomes the first African country to directly win a war against a major power and march through enemy cities, its national prestige will be further enhanced and it will never be ignored even after the war.

If they became the first African nation to lead a victorious war against great powers and march through enemy cities, Ethiopia’s national stature would undoubtedly rise, ensuring they would never be disregarded after the war.

So he decided to enter into a new battle once again.

Thus he decided to enter a new battle once again.

“My soldiers. My soldiers of Ethiopia. You have achieved miraculous victories so far and have defeated the imperialist country of Italy, which invaded us under the pretext of liberating the workers together with me! But the war is not over yet. Our land has been devastated by their attacks, so how can we not take revenge? Fortunately, our friend Russia has destroyed the Italian navy and opened the way for us to their land! Come with me to Italy and capture Benito Mussolini, the enemy’s leader! Let’s cut off this odious relationship with Italy!”

“My soldiers! Ethiopian soldiers! You have achieved miraculous victories and defeated the imperialist nation of Italy which invaded us under the pretense of liberating workers! But the war is not over. Their attacks have left our land in ruins—shall we not take vengeance? Fortunately, our friend Russia has wiped out the entire Italian navy, opening up the path for us to advance into their territory! Let us march to Italy together and capture the enemy leader, Benito Mussolini! Let us cut this tiresome bond with Italy once and for all!”

“I will follow Your Majesty!”

“We will follow your Majesty!”

“Catch Benito Mussolini!”

“Let’s capture Benito Mussolini!”

“Long live the Ethiopian Empire!”

“Long live the Empire of Ethiopia!”

Naturally, the Ethiopian army was infinitely loyal to the emperor who blocked the armies of the great powers, counterattacked, occupied Italian lands, and advanced into North Africa, and this time too, they followed the emperor's will.

Of course, the Ethiopian army repelled the armies of the great powers and retaliated, occupying Italian territory and advancing into North Africa, sending limitless loyalty to their Emperor, and they followed the Emperor’s wish once more.

The landing plan was as follows.

The landing plan was as follows.

Some of the Russian troops stationed in Constantinople, who had been conducting long landing training in Constantinople, also participated, as well as some of the Turkish National Army, which had been called up separately.

With the assistance of some Russian troops stationed in Constantinople who had long practiced landing operations, selected Turkish National Forces would also participate.

After that, they successfully landed on the island of Sicily in Greece and slowly entered the mainland.

Then, they would successfully land on the island of Sicily from Greece and slowly make their way into the mainland.

The Russian commander was Anton Denikin, who had been stationed in Greece with Krasnov until the time came when he eagerly pushed his own plan of operation forward to Haile Selassie.

The Russian commander was Anton Denikin, who had been stationed in Greece alongside Krasnov. Finally, when the time came, he eagerly presented his planned operation to Haile Selassie.

“Their main front is the Danube and Greece. Moreover, they would never dream of Ethiopian troops landing. Therefore, even if they defend the landing, it will not be strong enough and they will not be able to stop the Ethiopian troops, who are as elite as the armies of European countries.”

“Their main frontline is in the Danube and Greece. Moreover, they would never dream that Ethiopian forces would land. Even if they prepare for land defenses, they will not be robust enough to withstand our elite Ethiopian forces, which are on par with European armies.”

“I see.”

“That’s true.”

In fact, unlike the original history, when communist Germany began to push back to the mainland, the Italian army was left without any help from Germany and was forced to face the threat from the Danube.

In fact, unlike in original history, as Communist Germany began pushing into the homeland, the Italian army could not even receive help from Germany. They had to face the threat from the Danube.

“First, our Russian and Turkish airborne troops will drop in and attack the enemy, and after landing, we will establish a beachhead along the coast and advance, capture Palermo, the largest city in Sicily, and then advance north along the northeastern coast to Mount Etna. Before proceeding with the plan, we will conduct landing training to reduce casualties on the Ethiopian military. Is that okay?”

“First, our Russian and Turkish airborne troops will drop in to attack the enemy while we secure a beachhead with our landings. We will then advance to capture Palermo, the largest city in Sicily, and move northward along the northeastern coast toward Mount Etna. Before proceeding with this plan, we will conduct landing drills to minimize casualties among Ethiopian troops. Is that acceptable?”

“I can’t miss this opportunity. Please do it.”

“I can’t let this opportunity slip away. Please go ahead with it.”

In the original history, the landing on Sicily was participated by the British, American, and Commonwealth countries, but in this history, the main force for the landing operation on Sicily was the Ethiopian army.

In the original history, the landings in Sicily were carried out alongside the British and Americans, but in this history, the main forces for the Sicilian landing would be the Ethiopian army.

And on the other hand, there was a very unexpected person participating in this operation.

And on the other hand, there was someone quite unexpected participating in this operation.

“A long time of humiliation and disgrace. I will definitely return to Germany (not communist).”

“The long time of humiliation and disgrace. I shall return to Germany (not communist) for sure.”

It was Manstein.

That person was none other than Manstein.

The Italian Red Army was largely isolated in Greece, except for Graziani and some troops who fled to their homeland after the Battle of the Aegean Sea, but Manstein's People's Army, which was 'forced' to surrender when the South Russian Army under Anton Denikin and Krasnov and the Turkish National Army led by Mustafa Fevzi Pasha entered, also surrendered.

The Red Army of Italy had mostly become isolated in Greece, with the exception of Graziani and some of his troops who fled back home after the Aegean naval battle, but once Anton Denikin, Krasnov’s Southern Russian army, and Mustafa Fevzi Pasha’s Turkish National Army entered, the trapped Manstein’s People’s Army had no choice but to surrender.

He explained the situation to Anton Denikin, and the White Army at the front was keeping an eye on Manstein, so he informed Wilhelm II and had him accept Manstein's surrender, allowing him to join the German Imperial Army.

He explained the situation to Anton Denikin, and since the White Army at the front was keeping an eye on Manstein, they informed Wilhelm II, who accepted Manstein’s surrender, allowing him to join the German Empire army.

But Manstein had to prove that he was not a communist, and the German People's Army - or rather the German Imperial Army - he led was to assist in the landing in Ethiopia.

However, Manstein had to prove he was not a communist, and thus his German People’s Army—not the Communist one—would aid in the Ethiopian landings.

Here, the Kingdom of Spain also declared war on the Commune and sent its navy to assist in the landing operation.

Moreover, the Kingdom of Spain also declared war on the Commune and dispatched its navy to assist in the landing operation.

“Comrades of the Communist Party. If we fail to defend Berlin and surrender in this battle, our Germany will be shattered into pieces, so we must fight to the end!”

“Comrades of the Communist Party! If we cannot defend Berlin and surrender in this battle, our Germany will be utterly destroyed, so we must fight to the end!”

Also in Berlin, Joseph Goebbels ordered the People's Army to install anti-aircraft guns and build a defensive line, planning a last-ditch effort.

Meanwhile, in Berlin, Joseph Goebbels was directing the People’s Army to set up anti-aircraft guns and fortify defenses as he prepared for a final desperate resistance.

The Red Front, which had once seemed poised to conquer Europe, was collapsing.

The once-mighty Red Front, which seemed poised to dominate Europe, was collapsing.

* * *

In August 1942, Berlin was surrounded.

In August 1942, Berlin was besieged.

Many Junkers surrendered to this side along with their People's Army.

Many Junkers surrendered to the People’s Army here.

People like Guderian, Kurt Student, and Gotthard Heinrich also surrendered along with the People's Army.

Figures like Guderian, Kurt Student, and Gotthardt Heinrich also surrendered alongside the People’s Army.

Stettin, Frankfurt, Dresden, Leipzig, etc. were occupied by the Anti-Comintern forces, and with the help of some Baltic Fleet units, the Danish government-in-exile forces landed in Kiel together with the Baltic state forces and were looking for the Danish mainland.

The Air Defense Agreement Army occupied places like Stettin, Frankfurt, Dresden, and Leipzig, while some units of the Baltic Fleet helped the Danish exile government land in Kiel alongside Baltic State troops to reclaim the Danish homeland.

And now it was Berlin that stood in our way.

And now, what stood before us was Berlin.

This is really strange.

It’s quite strange, actually.

Up until now, Berlin seemed so huge, perhaps because of the highways that were so fast-moving.

I guess because the road had been clear up until now, Berlin looks way too massive.

First of all, the damage seems to be quite large.

The damage would probably be quite substantial.

Berlin still had people like Joseph Goebbels, Martin Bormann, and Alfred Jodl. The original Nazi filth, Ferdinand Schörner and Helmut Reymann, remained in the Berlin defense force.

In Berlin remained figures like Joseph Goebbels, Martin Bormann, and Alfred Jodl, and the remnants of the Nazi filth, Ferdinand Schörner and Helmut Reimann, were also part of the city’s defense forces.

I don't know how it came to resemble the Nazi German lineup though.

I don’t know how this lineup of Nazi Germany ended up like this.

Rather than purging everything like Stalin had done, Goebbels seems to have put considerable effort into strengthening the military's capabilities.

It seems Goebbels didn’t purge everything like Stalin, but rather made efforts to strengthen military capabilities.

Then what do you do? The Junkers surrender.

So what does it matter? The Junkers are surrendering.

Even the Spanish army is said to be crossing the Pyrenees and advancing into France.

Even the Spanish army is supposedly crossing the Pyrenees into France.

They have already occupied Bordeaux, and the French Communards are hastily turning their forces there.

They’ve already occupied Bordeaux, causing the French Commune forces to hurriedly turn their troops over there.

“Is Berlin ready to surrender yet?”

“Does Berlin still have no intention of surrendering?”

Honestly, if you don't surrender, we'll have more to take away.

Honestly, it would be better for us if they refused to surrender, since we’d have more to pick from.

“There’s a lot of talk internally, but Goebbels’ power seems to be quite strong. They’re going to be isolated and die anyway. I think we’ll have to take some damage to break through the defenses.”

“There’s quite a bit of talk inside, but it seems Goebbels has substantial power. They are isolated and doomed anyway, but we might have to accept some losses to break through their defenses.”

Does that mean we have to go into street fighting in the end?

In the end, does that mean we’ll have to engage in urban warfare?

The closer we got to Berlin, the more intense the resistance from the Red Germans became.

As we drew closer to Berlin, the resistance from the Red German army grew fierce.

Of course. Except for those who surrender, they will try to hold out somehow.

Of course, excluding those who surrender, they will try desperately to hold on.

They lost the Great War, so they probably know that if they lose this war too, Germany is finished.

They know that if they lose this war after having already lost the Great War, it’ll be the end of Germany.

It will try to hang on somehow.

They’ll cling onto anything they can.

What more can we say if the Battle of Berlin had been prepared for much faster and more thoroughly than was originally recorded?

Even if they’ve prepared for the Battle of Berlin much faster and more meticulously than in the original history, what more can be said?

“But there must be those inside who want to surrender to this side.”

“Still, there must be some on the inside who wish to surrender to us.”

When a country is about to fall, traitors tend to appear.

When a country is about to fall, traitors are bound to emerge.

Just like a French commune.

Like in the French Commune.

“A man named Heinrich Himmler tried to negotiate surrender, but he was caught by Goebbels and shot.”

“Heinrich Himmler tried to negotiate a surrender, but was caught by Goebbels and executed.”

“Oh, like that.”

“Oh dear.”

What about surrender negotiations? I have no intention of accepting them, so I died for nothing.

What’s the use of surrender talks if he wasn’t even going to listen? He died for nothing.

Even if the only ones left in Berlin now aren't the real reds, they're probably just people who would die if we caught them anyway.

At this point, those remaining in Berlin, whether genuine communists or not, would definitely die if caught by us.

Well, that's an understandable category.

Well, that’s within the realm of understanding.

But it would be better to leave the exit open.

However, it’s wise to leave a route of escape open.

Surround them, but leave a way of escape.

We will encircle but allow them an avenue for retreat.

I deliberately intend to leave that path open to Goebbels.

I’m purposely planning to leave that escape route available to Goebbels.

I want to throw a nuke at him, but seeing that zombie-like figure of Mr. Wilhelm makes my heart ache for no reason.

I’d like to drop a nuke, but seeing that zombie-like figure of Wilhelm makes my heart ache a little.

Above all, Goebbels must be caught separately. Right.

Above all, Goebbels must be captured separately.

But if that doesn't work,

But if that doesn’t work out,

I looked at Wilhelm, who was excited at the thought of reclaiming the homeland from the Allied Command.

I watched Wilhelm, thrilled at the thought of reclaiming the homeland under the unified command.

This may not be a bad story for Wilhelm either.

This isn’t a bad story for Wilhelm, either.

Berlin is already a red den. It is the headquarters of the reds.

Berlin was already a den of reds, the bastion of communism.

“I have a suggestion for the Kaiser.”

“I have a proposal for the Kaiser.”

“What is it?”

“What is it?”

“If the damage is greater than expected, you should think differently.”

“If the damage is greater than expected, we may need to reconsider our approach.”