Romanian Eagle

To Karl's predicament, the situation in Austria also deteriorated. The Austrian political party, led by Karl Seitz, the leader of the Social Democratic Party, announced to the people that it would change the political system in Austria.

According to him, that is the right of the people of Austria to choose the political structure they want. The decision of the Austrian party made Karl panicked. Because of the current attitude of the people towards the Empire, there is a high possibility that Austria will become a republic. Once Austria becomes a republic, the disintegration of the empire will become inevitable.

To this end, after deliberation with the important ministers in the cabinet, Carl I decided to announce his acceptance of the Fourteenth Peace Treaty of US President Wilson. In order to show that the Empire attaches importance to and respects the voice of the people, Carl decided to announce the decision at the Imperial Parliament Building.

So under the protection of the soldiers, Karl I was on his way to the parliament building.

"I don't know if doing this will restore the last dignity of the Habsburg family."

Karl I looked at the protesters who were blocked by soldiers outside the car, and fell into contemplation. These are the same people who were cheering for their ascension to the throne two years ago. They also denounced Serbia after the assassination of their uncle, Archduke Ferdinand, and cheered for the Empire's participation in the war after the outbreak of the war. Now they have become opponents of the Empire. This is the people of the Empire, they can cheer for your victory, they can also curse and rebuke for your defeat, wondering if they can save the fate of the Habsburg family by doing so.

"Your Majesty, here we are"

When Karl I was worried about the Habsburgs, the guard's words interrupted the state.

After returning to God, Carl I said when he saw that the motorcade had stopped under the parliament building. "Let's go down."

After the crowd protesting in the square of the building saw Carl's figure, the somewhat drowsy head that had been tanned by the sun immediately recovered.

"We want bread, not war."

"We want peace."

"Let the Empire go to hell."

A wave of heart-rending protests rushed towards Carl, who walked out of the car door, making him almost lost his footing.

"Be careful, Your Majesty."

The sharp-eyed guard next to him immediately supported Carl and whispered.

Karl, who was supported by the guards,

Turned his head and said. "thanks."

When the crowd in the square saw this, the sound of the demonstration resounded through the sky, as if they were planning to shock the emperor to death.

This made Carl's face a little unnatural.

"Your Majesty, don't worry about these deceived subjects, we still have more important things to do."

Seeing the abnormal expression on his monarch's face, Earl Lawrence, the court chief who followed him, comforted him in a low voice.

To the Earl of Lawrence, who watched him grow up, Carl slowly recovered. He glanced at the crowd demonstrating in front of the parliament building and replied, "I'm fine, let's go in."

After entering the parliament building, Karl, led by the president of the parliament, Berlik, came to the podium, where he would announce the acceptance of President Wilson's terms by the Austrian-Hungarian government.

Karl is no stranger to the parliament building, where he became emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. But unlike before, this time he became persona non grata. Take a look at the councillors in front of him, many of whom he knows. In the past, these people competed for allegiance to him, but now these people have faces that are unfamiliar to him. There are even congressmen who are talking recklessly with others, which is an act that does not take him seriously. And these people all acted to make the hall of the parliament noisy, completely like being in the market, not the hall of the parliament.

And the Speaker of Parliament Berlik saw this situation and felt a little rude. So he picked up the hammer and hit the table. A crisp percussion sounded, making the scene a little better. At least those who were unscrupulous and rhetoric with others restrained, and their voices became much quieter. The embarrassed expression became even heavier when the President of Berlik saw this. But there was only so much he could do, so he turned back to Karl.

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty."

As for the old council president's apology, Carl glanced at the congressmen who didn't care about him at all before replying: "It's none of your business, councillor. They are venting their dissatisfaction with me."

After sending off the Speaker of Parliament, Carl stood alone in front of the podium. The attitude of these members made him very disappointed, but the current situation has reached a critical moment for Austria-Hungary. Whether the status of the empire and the Habsburg family can be preserved this time depends on this decision.

What Carr saw on the street and in parliament made him pessimistic about the outcome. But for saving the Habsburg family, he will not give up until the last moment, because he has no way out.

After sorting out his thoughts, Karl ignored the dissatisfied parliamentarians and said in a sincere tone: "Dear parliamentarians, this war that has affected the whole of Europe because of our dispute with Serbia has made everyone feel it. To grief. Someone lost a son, someone lost a husband, someone lost a father, and these were sacrifices for the Empire.

Here I need to say sorry to these soldiers and people who died fighting for our country. The Empire is sorry for your selfless sacrifices, because this war has caused many people in the country to endure hunger, severe cold, extreme heat and pain, all of which are the evil consequences of this war. The current desire for peace among the people makes the Empire feel that this war is not worth it, that it is not worth these sacrifices.

There are not many people who hold the same compassion. There are many people in our country who have called on this to let go of their obsessions and let us embrace peace, and now the Empire feels the voice of these people. On the side of the Allied Powers, too, many people called for peace. For example, President Johnson of the United States is one of them, and he also set fourteen peace proposals for us. Now, after careful consideration, the Empire has decided to accept President Wilson's suggestion. Let us put down our obsessions and embrace a peaceful world together. "

Carl's emotional words caused the council to gradually quiet down. Everyone listened to Carl speak out about popular expectations when he said he accepted Wilson's fourteen pieces of advice. Applause gradually broke out in the parliament, and after the news spread outside, the demonstrators in the square became less impetuous. All this makes Karl, who left, feel that the situation may be improving.

When the news reached the ears of Prime Minister Heinlein, who was staying at home and did not follow the emperor to the parliament, the politically savvy old guy had a different opinion: "This is the people's expectation of peace, but Not to the Empire. Next, they will deprive the Habsburgs of their rights, because no one can appease them now. Only by bringing down the royal family can their anger be appeased."

After the son next to him heard his father's prediction of the situation, he asked, "Father, will it really develop like this?"

"You'll know when you see it next."