I Became the Last Princess of the Brown Bear Kingdom

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“Did Argentina not join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons? If the United States is determined to prepare nuclear weapons, the situation might change.”

“Is that really possible?”

Well, with MacArthur in charge right now, he might consider dropping some nuclear bombs to trample South America.

“The risks of dropping nukes again are quite high, you know.”

They’ve used nukes too much already. The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons suggests getting permission for any nuclear use if possible.

It was to prevent a ‘nuclear shower war’ and to stop the ‘nuclear omnipotence theory’ from spreading within nations.

The US would struggle with that, too.

“Yeah. It seems they want to prevent the nuclear omnipotence theory from rising in the US as well.”

“And Japan is also draining funds, so…”

It doesn’t seem like the US will go to war with South America.

If Brazil can hold out, maybe it’s a different story, but it fell too easily. Rather than pouring money into a sinking ship, it’d be better to maintain decent influence in South America and secure North America through Central America.

Then, let’s bring this up at the Duma.

“Wouldn’t the US logically concede dominance over Argentina in South America?”

If the US acknowledges South America, could it rise as a new power? Would that mean the Rome Treaty Organization, a looser alliance than the Rome Treaty, might develop into something like the United States, the South American Union?

Ah, that might be a bit much. While a balance of power is ideal rather than having just one or two entities, this scenario feels a bit off.

“Is the war in South America now over?”

If Brazil is pushed back, it would effectively be the end.

The country that relied most heavily on US influence has been shattered. This will only further bruise MacArthur’s ego.

He might just take out his frustration on Eastern Japan.

“Not quite. There are still countries like Venezuela standing. If Eva Perón sets her sights on Venezuela, who knows how the US would react?”

“Hmm.”

If the US’s pride is truly at stake, it might go that way.

That’s well said. From Eva Perón’s perspective, she’s probably eager to push this advantage. Maybe it would be better if South America gets even wilder.

“We should still not be facing any complaints from the US, at least not yet.”

“When they protested once, we definitely made it clear where we stood.”

Right. If it isn’t us, then what could they do?

If they provoke us unnecessarily, they might end up firmly supporting Argentina. That could happen.

If the US is already feeling weak over a mere distribution of weapons, it reflects poorly on them.

Of course, one must consider the Brazilian military strength, but the qualitative difference in weaponry isn’t negligible.

If this continues, the US side might have something to say.

“Oh, that’s a relief, then.”

“Interestingly, I’ve heard that the Argentinean army has been led by Black soldiers from Africa.”

“Wait, huh? Are those the guys we sent? Wow, they’re utilizing Black soldiers here?”

Well, in wartime, they do use local colonials, so it’s likely some capable fighters went along.

“It’s surprising that they would handle Black soldiers in that way.”

I, too, find that surprising.

Eva Perón, this woman, seems to be unable to handle the situation delicately.

Given that I’ve mentioned I’ll die by 33, it seems she’s feeling even bolder because of it.

If she goes overboard, isn’t it just for our amusement?

“We’ll have some fun in China, and the US will be stuck in Eastern Japan. At this rate, it’s shaping into quite the perfect picture.”

The US won’t have any achievements in South America, so they might vent their frustrations on Eastern Japan. Eastern Japan has it rough, but they do need to pay the price for picking sides, don’t you think?

“But if South America entirely falls to Argentina, it could emerge as a new powerhouse.”

A unified Argentina could consolidate power in South America. I suppose that means the military coup in Argentina could lead to the Falklands War later. So maybe the Falklands War wouldn’t happen then?

It seems likely that Eva Perón would need to die for this war to conclude. The battle between MacArthur and Eva Perón is truly epic.

“When the time comes, the US might really use nukes. First, MacArthur would definitely want to finish South America quickly.”

It’s likely they’d find it difficult to use them in Japan, after all. In the end, it all depends on the US’s choices.

“The outcome will depend on the US decision.”

Ultimately, it all hinges on how the US decides to act.

MacArthur’s pride has certainly been bruised due to Eastern Japan.

While he might force a war with South America, if we don’t support Argentina any further, it might be inevitable. Well, I’ll just grab popcorn and enjoy the show from a distance.

“Ah, there’s been unsettling movements in Iraq in the Middle East.”

“Unsettling movements, you say?”

Why, in the Middle East of all places? Can’t I just relax here?

Why do I keep getting reports like this? Can’t they just pretend everything’s peaceful, even if just a little?

Hmm, it’s starting to sound troubling.

“It seems Iraq is hindering oil exports as the Rome Treaty Organization consolidates.”

Aren’t things a bit tense between Iraq and Britain?

I’ve heard Iraq does handle oil quite well.

“What’s that idiot thinking in Iraq?”

Selling oil is crucial for their own survival, right? They must be feeling the pressures of the Rome Treaty in every direction.

If the Rome Treaty were to enact real sanctions, what would they do? We’ve got plenty of oil right now. We’re certainly not in a position to be blackmailed.

“Afghanistan and Iran seem to be trying to ally with Iraq as well.”

“Are all the likely players teaming up in the Middle East?”

What’s happening here?

Wait, hang on a minute. Given the levels of those nations, are they really trying to form a coalition out of desperation? If they are, that complicates things for us.

“According to sources from the Okhrana in Iraq, they intend to form a Middle Eastern union.”

“A Middle Eastern union? Do you mean they plan to unify like the Rome Treaty?”

Based on the current playing field, it’s exactly that. Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan.

Things that normally wouldn’t align are coming together.

If that happens, Turkey’s region might heat up quite a bit.

“That could be one way to see it.”

“They seem to be aiming to oppose the threat posed by Turkey, a member of the Rome Treaty.”

Preparing for a Turkish invasion.

Yeah, it sounds reasonable.

“Even if they just play it cool, they seem to be crossing lines too much. We might not have a choice but to intervene.”

Turkey’s domain originally extends to historic Syria, Lebanon, Israel, all the way to Suez.

Though they’ve taken some from us, Turkey’s historical footprint is still quite large.

“The Middle East is a tricky matter, huh…”

“If we let them go unchecked, there’s a chance they could unify.”

True, uniting Middle Eastern nations.

While it may seem laughable compared to the Rome Treaty, we have to consider how much oil they can provide.

“In the end, it feels like they’re trying to leverage oil as a threat. It’s quite a dirty tactic. Honestly, does Britain even need to import oil from Iraq anymore?”

It really doesn’t seem plausible.

There’s really no need for imports, you know. Oil can be developed in various places. Sure, the more oil, the better, but this feels unnecessary.

“Having more oil wouldn’t hurt, though, would it?”

“True, that’s a point.”

Are they just provoking us now, or do they plan to go all in?

It leaves a bad taste in my mouth. How dare they stand against the Rome Treaty! Honestly, we could let it slide if we wanted to.

They boldly challenged us.

And they’re not just poking around; they’re openly trying to form a Middle Eastern union.

Seeing Eva Perón conduct a South American union makes me uneasy.

“In that case, let Turkey take the lead. Is there no solution other than war? Can’t something be resolved through dialogue?”

War certainly seems like the wrong path here.

We don’t want to stir up trouble in the Middle East; that could blow up into religious issues.

“It seems Turkey is making contacts with Iraq, but we’ll need to wait and see. Regardless, this is a matter of pride for the Rome Treaty, and we can’t just let it slide.”

It looks like there’ll be a showdown, then.

Isn’t it just like the Middle East to be twisted like this?

It might seem better now, but who knows how they might devolve in the future?

So, should we just crush the Middle East entirely?

“It’s a bit regrettable, but…”

I don’t mind throwing away pride in exchange for this. If we give in once, they might get emboldened and challenge us again.

“It seems Egypt has successfully divided Sudan with Ethiopia.”

The Solomon-like division is not a bad idea.

“Sudan—thank goodness, but the Middle East. The Middle East.”

It’s truly terrifying there. How much trouble do groups like ISIS or the Taliban stir in the world?

Of course, Korea has no connection, but seeing it on the news is unsettling. Considering this, maybe it would be wise to wipe the Middle East clean.

On closer inspection, the rise of Islamic extremism in the Middle East could partly be attributed to the US.

Honestly, it feels right that the Middle East needs a complete sweep right now. A chilling thought suddenly crossed my mind.

What if we were to stomp them out before Islamic extremism even erupts?

Completely and utterly rid the world of their presence.

Though it’s not a nice thing to say, how many problems does Islamic extremism cause in the future?

Yet, we can’t just eradicate a race. Otherwise, more extremists may emerge.

“No, wait. That makes no sense.”

Could we actually mobilize even more troops?

If Islamic extremists do rise, we could justifiably smack them down under the Rome Treaty.

The Middle Eastern folks probably joined the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, I’d wager. Wait a minute. They’re members, and yet they’re so bold?

They know the Rome Treaty can unleash nukes, right?

What sort of confidence do they have to think they can band together?

Hang on, this feels shady.

Are they seriously hinting at having nuclear capabilities? I don’t think they would have developed them, at least not at this time.

“Have the Middle Easterners joined the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons?”

“Yes, they seem to have joined nominally.”

Nominally joined. There’s nothing more frightening than that.

Does that mean we should really take them down? Using Turkey, we might need to stew them down to bone broth.

“They’re only pretending to comply.”

So, they might be considering developing something on the side?

No, it’s likely they just want to follow other forces. If that’s the case, should we just leave them be?

It looks like making enemies of the Middle East would get tedious. Wait a second. Technically, the Middle East is under our control.

During discussions with the US, the Middle East was part of our sphere of influence. If we let this go, would the US step in?

If the US does take notice, what would happen?

What if they make a fuss because we supported South America just a little? Hmm. Perhaps we should leave it entirely to Turkey this time.

“Ah, just a moment.”

“What is it?”

“Did oil come out of Saudi Arabia?”

“Saudi Arabia?”

“It’s a country on the Arabian Peninsula. Just a moment. What country is situated here on the map?”

I pointed to the Arabian Peninsula on the map.

“There’s the Kingdom of Hejaz and the Sultanate of Nejd.”

Wait, hold up. Now that I think about it, I don’t know this area. Just a moment. A brilliant idea is bubbling in my mind.

“Is there any chance that oil is coming from either Nejd or Hejaz?”

“There is none.”

Wait a sec, didn’t the US start oil drilling in the ’30s? But did they stop drilling due to the division of America?

It makes sense if Hejaz and Nejd got split like that. Saudi Arabia isn’t unified yet. And oil production hasn’t started at all. This sounds like a prime opportunity to me.

“What’s the relationship between the Sultanate of Nejd and the Kingdom of Hejaz?”

“I’m told they’ve been fighting since the First World War.”

“Still not unified, huh?”

“Yes. King Abdu’l-Ila of the Kingdom of Hejaz is barely holding out against the invasion of the Kingdom of Nejd.”

What sort of snowball effect is happening here? If this is the case, a fascinating thought occurred to me.

“Abdu’l-Ila of the Kingdom of Hejaz is receiving support from the Rome Treaty.”

“Support from the Rome Treaty?”

If that’s the case, Hejaz is likely friendly towards the Rome Treaty.

Saudi Arabia is still not unified. There’s a chance here.

“Yes, due to British policy support in Hejaz, they’ve been able to keep fighting Nejd, and all treaties from the First and Second World Wars are now voided with the consolidation into the Rome Treaty, allowing the Rome Treaty Organization support to continue somehow.”

“They’re just allied for now. There’s no plan for something like the South American Union yet, right?”

“That’s correct, Your Majesty.”

So, is this basically shaping into an informal alliance?

If the Middle Eastern Union doesn’t materialize soon, we should consider overpowering a single nation as a lesson, shouldn’t we?