Saved The Kaiser - Chapter 498



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Episode 498: The Beginning and the End (4)

The birth of the European Union.

As the saying goes, as we get older, time seems to pass more quickly, and several years have already passed since that monumental day.

The calendar year had already changed to 1941, but unlike the original history when the flames of war were burning more fiercely than ever with the outbreak of the German-Soviet War and the Pacific War, 1941 in this world was a peaceful year.

‘It would have been better if he had stepped down from the title of Prime Minister.’

But I was still the Prime Minister.

Churchill lost to the Labor Party in the general election the year before last, making his title of wartime prime minister meaningless, and he was just taking care of his cats at home. Why can’t I quit?

‘At this point, wouldn’t it be normal for Germany to have at least one person who wants to become chancellor, whether it’s the Center Party or the Social Democratic Party?’

Why is everyone satisfied with the fact that I continue to be Prime Minister?

I just can’t understand it.

“It’s clear what’s wrong with the MPs’ heads since the Reichstag burned down.”

“Isn’t it more because I don’t want to be compared to the Prime Minister?”

“What does that mean, Director Dornberger?”

“The greater the predecessor, the more difficult it becomes for the successor.”

“Besides, isn’t the Prime Minister the type who creates things on his own? To be honest, no matter how ambitious someone is for the position, the moment he sees the piles of papers in the Reichskanzlei, he will think of running away.”

Adenauer chuckled as he followed Walter Dornberger, who became director of the European Space Agency (Europäische Weltraumorganisation), which was established after the creation of the European Union to advance science and explore space.

“Wasn’t it true that you were so busy last year with the Berlin Olympics that you didn’t even have time to breathe?”

“that…….”

“And as far as I remember, it was none other than the Prime Minister who pushed for the hosting of the Olympics.”

It was a statement that didn’t really have any excuses.

As Adenauer said, it was definitely me who took the lead in hosting the Berlin Olympics.

“Still, haven’t we achieved enough results?”

By being the first in the world to broadcast the Olympics live on cathode ray tube television, it clearly promoted the status of the German Empire as a superpower leading the European Union to the world.

Just like the Berlin Olympics, which were a historic event, I showed what I mean by unity by giving a warm hug to Jesse Owens, a black athlete who won four gold medals in track and field, and I also achieved one thing on my bucket list by giving Son Ki-jung, who wore the Taegeukgi on his chest, a gold medal around his neck with a smile.

It was an Olympics that was sufficiently satisfying for me.

Of course, it was that dirty and hard, but isn’t it all worth it as long as the results are good?

“Look at that, Director Dornberger. A poor human being who has brainwashed himself and willingly walked into the hell of paperwork. Director, please don’t become like that.”

“I will keep that in mind.”

“I think I just heard something really unpleasant… … .”

“It must be my mood. Now, go ahead. Dr. Brown will be waiting.”

Adenauer, who had changed the subject with a smile, walked towards me at an even faster pace as if telling me to hurry up.

Honestly, sometimes I hate my past self for recruiting that cunning human.

Clank clank─

Anyway, after walking along Dornberger for about 10 minutes, a huge rocket appeared before our eyes along with the sound of something being built.

This is the rocket that will launch the artificial satellite Stern 1, currently under development under the leadership of Dr. Wernher von Braun, into space.

‘I can’t stand the victory of science.’

We cannot avoid space exploration, even for the sake of prestige and more prestige.

Starting with Stern 1, we will soon unfurl the flag of the Kaiserreich across that sea of ​​stars.

And we will send people into space and plant a black-and-white flag on the moon.

Of course, it is still unknown who will replace Yuri Gagarin and Neil Armstrong.

“Even when I was young, I could only dream of flying in the sky, but now I will see humans go into space. If this continues, I may even see people travel to space like in Le Voyage dans la Lune (A Trip to the Moon) in my later years.”

“Haha, that’s our collective dream.”

Berndorfer smiled with sparkling eyes at Adenauer’s words.

It’s a shame, but we won’t see humanity travel through space until everyone here goes to their graves.

As we all know, space travel is still just a dream in 2020.

“By the way, I don’t see Dr. Brown.”

“He seems to be in the lab. As you know, he’s a serious workaholic. I’ll go and get him… … .”

“Prime Minister!”

A familiar sound rang in my ears before Dornberger had even finished speaking.

It was a tradition that was not a tradition in the Prime Minister’s Office, and it was the first scream from a secretary heard in a long time since the end of the war.

“Huh… … . What’s going on?”

“that is…….”

When I asked about the fatigue and anxiety that I never got used to, the secretary came closer to me as if it was difficult to speak openly.

“His Majesty is in critical condition.”

“!”

And the words that came out of his mouth were, as always, shocking news.

“How critical is your condition?”

“The doctor says that it will be difficult for you to survive the day. His Highness the Crown Prince has ordered you to come to the Potsdamer Neue Palace immediately.”

As the secretary finished whispering in a trembling voice and moved away from me, I slowly raised my head and looked up at the sky.

The Kaiser, Wilhelm II, whom I have served ever since I first met him exactly 40 years ago.

The time has come to say goodbye to him.

* * *

“your majesty.”

“honey!”

“Ah… … . Hans, you’re here.”

As soon as I got on the plane and ran straight to the Kaiser’s bedroom, I heard Wilhelm II’s weak voice along with Louise’s cries as if she was about to burst into tears.

Kaiser’s health has been deteriorating to the point where he can’t even do his favorite thing, cutting down trees, since last year due to old age.

It was not surprising, considering that deaths occurred around this time in Yuan history.

However, as history changed and Empress Augusta outlived her lifespan, there was a vague expectation that she too might live a long life.

“I guess it’s time.”

But it seems like it was just a wish.

For me, it’s something that just comes out of my mouth.

But as was the case in the time of Empress Victoria, in the time of Schlieffen, and in the time of Empress Auguste, the question of life and death is not something that can be resolved by human power.

All I can do is swallow my regret and sadness and accept it.

“How can you say such a thing? You can always get up and shake it off.”

But even though I knew it in my head, my mouth was still speaking of hopes that could not be realized.

He held the old Kaiser’s hand tightly with both of his, as if he did not want to let the man, Wilhelm II, go.

To that extent, Wilhelm II was an indispensable figure in my life, the alpha and omega.

“Heh heh… … . Hans, that’s not like you to say that.”

“… … .”

“I know my body well. I also know that I won’t be able to get up again.”

“your majesty…….”

“Don’t look at me like that. If there’s a meeting, there’s bound to be a parting. Besides, just like Donna, my life has been quite satisfactory. No, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that it’s been a life that’s been overflowing with excess.”

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As he said this, Wilhelm II looked at me, Louise, Crown Prince Wilhelm, Crown Princess Cecilie, and his grandchildren, including the Crown Prince, with eyes full of regret.

“The Empire has prospered and become a great nation that no one can surpass. Hohenzollern is also stronger than ever. And my name will be remembered as the Great Emperor, following in the footsteps of my grandfather, Wilhelm I.”

“father…….”

“Grandfather… … .”

“And none of this would have been possible without you, Hans. You know, I may not be able to shout, but I’m not very good at shouting.”

“a little……?”

No matter how much I think about it, it’s not at a level where I can say that it’s just a little bit.

Of course, it might have been different at other times, but in a situation like now, it wasn’t something I would say out loud.

“Hans, if it weren’t for you, the German Empire wouldn’t exist today. It might even have fallen into ruin like the Russian Empire.”

“It is all thanks to Your Majesty that you trusted me. If it weren’t for Your Majesty, would a yellow brat, no different from a foreigner, have been able to become the prime minister of the empire?”

“Even though I said that, I stole my daughter’s heart without even realizing it.”

“That, that is… … .”

“Hehe, it looks like you’re feeling a little hurt. Well, I’m not blaming you. On the contrary, I think it was a good idea to marry you and Louise. Of course, when I saw you two having a secret meeting, I wanted to kill you with an axe right away.”

“Hahahaha!”

“Uncle, you were amazing when you were young.”

The nephews burst into laughter, their expressions looking surprised at Kaiser’s joke.

Of course I couldn’t laugh.

I know with my own body that it wasn’t a joke, it was real.

“… …Wilhelm.”

“father.”

“Please take care of the empire.”

“Yes, I was proud to be born as your son.”

“And Louise, don’t forget that I always loved you.”

“How could I forget? I will remember it for the rest of my life.”

As the laughter died down and a heavy silence returned, Wilhelm II, sensing that it was time to leave, said his final farewells to his family.

“Thank you, Hans.”

And finally, he held my hand and said:

“Thank you for giving me a happy life.”

“Your Majesty, I am the one who should be grateful. No matter what anyone says, Your Majesty is the best lord.”

“Haha… … Right. I see. What my father said that day wasn’t wrong… … Cough cough!”

“father!”

Kaiser’s complexion darkens rapidly with a cough.

Bam─

And when his hand fell limply from mine, Wilhelm II, who will be remembered as a great Kaiser and not as a tyrant who ruined the empire, said goodbye to this world.

“… … Goodbye, my Kaiser.”

With a smile on her face until the very last moment.

* * *

A few days later.

“your majesty.”

“Oh, my brother-in-law is here.”

Crown Prince Wilhelm, who was preparing for the coronation after the funeral of Wilhelm II, now appeared before Wilhelm III with a determined expression.

“What is this?”

“This is a letter of resignation.”

Hans said in response to Wilhelm III’s question.

“Now that the Emperor has passed away, wouldn’t it be right for me, his subject, to step down as well?”

“?”

“So, after the coronation ceremony, I would like to resign from the position of Prime Minister.”

“… … .”

Wilhelm III looked at his brother-in-law who had submitted his resignation without saying a word.

Although he may seem like a very loyal subject, he has been watching Hans closely for forty years.

There’s no way this sinister guy would say something like that just out of loyalty and righteousness.

‘And the inside story is obvious even without me saying it.’

It’s retirement, the thing he keeps calling for whenever he gets the chance.

When I have a fond farewell with my father, I plan to use his death as an opportunity to run away and resign from the Prime Minister’s post.

“Hahaha, my brother-in-law seems to have been quite shocked. Well, he’s been working hard up until now, so I guess it’s okay to give him a break now.”

“?!”

For Wilhelm III, who wanted to rule Hans his entire life like his father and be known as a great king himself, this was the very definition of an outrage, but to say, “Shut up and be my slave” here is lowly.

That is why Wilhelm III took Hans’ hand with a very kind face and said that he could do anything he wanted.

“Is that true? Are you really going to allow it?!”

“Yeah. It’s between me and my brother-in-law. You have to give me that much.”

“Brother, brother!”

Thanks to this, Hans’ face, who had never imagined that his resignation would actually be accepted when he had submitted it, was filled with emotion and joy itself, but Wilhelm III was not finished speaking yet.

“However, I have just ascended to the throne, so I am bound to be immature in many ways. So, please remain in the position of Prime Minister until you become accustomed to this position.”

“Uhhh, then how much… … .”

“Wouldn’t one or two years be enough?”

“If that’s the case… … I understand. I will follow Your Majesty’s orders.”

Hans answered with a smiling face, as if he could endure that much if only they would make him resign.

“Your Majesty, are you sure it’s okay? Letting the Duke escape like this… … .”

As soon as he left, Wilhelm III’s aide spoke with a worried face.

He believed that letting Hans resign like this would be a loss for the entire German Empire and the imperial family.

“Don’t worry.”

But Wilhelm III was very relaxed.

“I said I would give you a break, I didn’t say I would make you resign.”

“!”

“Wouldn’t a three-month vacation be enough?”

“Haha, hahaha! How mischievous, Your Majesty.”

“Will Hans be the only one doing it? Anyway, my brother-in-law has to keep working.”

“If only for the eternal glory of the German Empire.”

“Hahahaha!”

Wilhelm III and his aide laughing with an evil face.

“What the heck────!”

So Hans’ resignation was once again out of the question.

forever.

– Kaiser saved, main story complete / side story continues –

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