I Became the Last Princess of the Brown Bear Kingdom

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Look at the current situation.

Go to each country and have them treat me as their Emperor! This is how it is.

So, isn’t this just a game of being an Emperor?

Put me on the throne. I want to be the Emperor, ehehe. This is how it goes.

Of course, if you think about it, it’s all because many countries want to put me on the throne.

It’s definitely not my fault.

For example, it’s also Maria’s fault. You know what I mean.

I say again, I have no interest in that kind of stuff.

Just like any regular woman, I’m not really into necklaces, rings, or bags, and I don’t indulge in luxury.

After all, everything is already in the Kremlin, what more do I need to reveal?

But, doesn’t this make me look like a crown collector?

“Maria, I’ve been thinking about something recently.”

“Yeah?”

Maria seems to like it when I rise to a higher position, but right now, this situation feels like something’s forcing me.

That old man probably didn’t butt in here, but I can still sense something suspicious.

Of course, it might make the future a bit easier.

“Everywhere I go, people are saying they’ll put me on the throne. Doesn’t this make it seem like I’m a crown collector?”

At least from a third-party perspective. Except for those kids who go, “Ilyinuy!” even if my head gets smashed.

“Hey, this lady collects crowns, doesn’t she?”

“Uh, um. That’s somewhat correct, right?”

It’s somewhat correct. Why does that sound so terrifying?

If Maria feels that way even from a third-party perspective, it’s obvious.

“I wonder if weird rumors are spreading everywhere.”

If that’s the case, we need to unify quickly.

“Come on, that could never happen! Surely, Your Majesty has dignity.”

My dignity. Right. At least for a while, such rumors shouldn’t spread because of my dignity. I take history very seriously.

“Yeah. For now, those words won’t come up. If I unify everything as a Roman Emperor, there won’t be any problems. But what about records for future generations? Mother Tsarina loved crowns immensely. If this gets recorded, it’ll be like that?”

If it even gets mentioned as a topic of sub-par performance, it could turn into an event where I bullied others into gaining crowns.

“Uh, um. Let’s say there’s some truth to that.”

Truth and whatnot are given.

I’m not someone who enjoys staying on the throne like this.

If I declare that I’ll step down from the Tsar position right now, even the Imperial Guard would probably disagree with me.

I can’t escape the thought of such a future.

“Right? This is just a game of being an Emperor, isn’t it? At this rate, I might even aim for the title of World Emperor.”

Look at the Islamic-Hellenism Federation.

Because of the Greeks’ nonsense, the Islamic-Hellenism Federation is still working under a trifold kingship, but they treat me with respect.

Of course, they probably have no choice but to do so because of the people.

This is clearly neither more nor less than that.

No, maybe there’s some intention to rally around me.

Or wait, is it really that complicated?

After the Rome Treaty unification, AI Anastasia has now entered France, Spain, and Portugal, which pertain to the Western Roman territories to accept the throne.

It’d be nice if it gets recorded like this.

“But then, what about Byzantium?”

“I believe it’s been communicated through the Turkish and Greek representatives.”

It’s been communicated through the National Duma.

It’s practically like it’s already been notified.

Russia has, in any case, a huge fan club for AI Anastasia. Now that economic dependence is all established, they’re just expected to hand over the crown quite easily.

Wait, is this all okay?

Greece, even if they’re a silly country, played a great role in the Afghanistan war.

Turkey historically defeated Byzantium and is an important nation that captured Byzantine territories.

In contrast, we merely took Constantinople.

If Greece and Turkey welcome me as the Emperor while considering themselves part of the Roman Empire, then it fully secures the legitimacy of Byzantium.

However, Greece is a nation that openly bumps into Russia, the spiritual successor of Rome, while praising Megali Idea.

Turkey, well, we’ve got a deep friendship.

Like Wilhelm, who supported Russia with endless aid as if hypnotized decades ago. Of course, there was an intent to attack France and subjugate Russia, but still, we’ve given Turkey a lot.

Even though we’ve been at war with Russia-Turks until now, Russia has helped Turkey recover immensely.

If you trace back far enough, it was all originally Roman land anyway.

In any case, there’s a high likelihood they’ll accept it, even if just in form.

With so many titles, I’m thinking of unifying them into just the title of Roman Emperor, and I hope Turkey, as the successor who ruled over Byzantine land, will assist.

That should suffice.

But once it’s announced, I still feel uneasy.

“Has it been communicated through the Duma?”

“Yes. In a sense to say, ‘You should accept it.’”

‘You should accept it,’ huh? Isn’t that a bit too one-sided?

“I wonder how it will turn out.”

If they refuse and opt out of the Rome Treaty,

it’ll probably lead to war immediately.

The war itself doesn’t matter.

If it doesn’t sit well, I can use Turkey or Greece as a giant weapons testing ground.

“They probably have no choice but to accept.”

“Still, we don’t know yet.”

Especially Greece seems quite discontent. Even though the Golden Hellenism Party disbanded, it was still due to a terrorist attack.

They might be fuming because they still haven’t received their rightful share.

Though they have a king, that’s about it.

That king probably doesn’t even like me at heart.

If they don’t receive their due share, they’d understandably feel resentful.

At the very least, it seems there’s no system to support me as an Emperor.

“For now, we’ll have to see their reaction later.”

In fact, if they refuse, it’s too bad. Just one word is enough.

Regardless, Constantinople is in our hands.

Just having Constantinople gives us legitimacy.

Turkey already surrendered its claim to Roman succession long ago, so they’re fine too.

The problem is still those Greeks.

If they act up, I can always think about imposing economic sanctions on Greece briefly, but honestly, I don’t need to get involved with Greece.

Let me reiterate, I have no interest in Greece.

Even if they scream for attention, it doesn’t concern me.

“Even if they reject it, let’s not pressure the Duma. It really doesn’t matter.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

It’s not wise to needlessly sour relations.

If I’m recognized as the Emperor of all, it would be even more reassuring, yet the Rome Treaty Headquarters is already firmly established.

There’s nothing urgent at the moment.

“What worries you, Your Majesty?”

“Oh, just a bit worried about Greece and Turkey.”

It’ll work out somehow. However, now that the Duma has involved itself, they may take a tough stance.

For now, I should head back and say something.

No, it’d be better to call first.

“Since Your Majesty is concerned about them, the two countries will surely recognize that. Unexpectedly, this proposal has a high chance of acceptance from both countries.”

“Is that so?”

Maria’s words gave me a little comfort.

“The major constituent countries of the Rome Treaty all support you as Emperor. If those two refuse, what will they face?”

They’ll undoubtedly collapse against overwhelming power.

Right. I’m aware of that too. But, we shouldn’t apply too much pressure.

Too much pressure would only breed resistance.

“Right. That’s how it is.”

There’s certainly a chance of that.

* * *

Turkey, Ankara

At this time, the leader of Turkey was Ismet Ilyinuy.

Following Atatürk, he had succeeded as the second father of Turkey, managing to be re-elected multiple times before receiving communication from Moscow.

“They’re thinking of consolidating all titles under the title of Roman Emperor, which means it’s not now, but at one time, as the successor of the Ottoman Empire that ruled over Byzantine lands, please recognize Tsarina Anastasia’s Roman imperial throne officially.”

It felt like what had to come was finally here.

I heard she had already ascended as a queen in Egypt. To be precise, she became the monarch of Egypt as a Roman Emperor.

With the restoration of Constantinople, this woman Anastasia was indeed a true Roman Emperor.

However, this was merely a request to formally acknowledge her as the Emperor of Anatolia’s lands.

Nothing would change from before.

If they refuse, there’s nothing they can do. Since they come like this, refusing wouldn’t be a problem, really.

Now, unlike those countries that recognized Anastasia’s imperial title or the Dual Monarchy, it would be quite detached.

It wouldn’t be the same as in the old Russian Empire or Ottoman times. In fact, even if Anastasia claims sovereignty over the Ottoman territories, it doesn’t matter with the Rome Treaty already binding it.

It’s merely a proposal to stay as the Emperor representing the Rome Treaty; it sounds plausible.

“If it’s formal, let’s accept it.”

“What about the caliph?”

“The caliph is already being presented as a leader of Islam. That’s a different rank than the Roman Emperor.”

“Well, since Russia has given us a lot until now, wouldn’t that level of recognition be hard?”

Turkey had no particular complaints.

After all, during the first world war, they were severely beaten by the negotiating countries and were dismantled.

Then, with Russia’s help, they were able to regain strength. Though they hadn’t restored the territories of the Ottoman’s heyday,

in terms of national power, they boast a strength much greater than back in those days.

They wouldn’t be weaker than the British or French, who have relinquished their colonies.

With such a status, Turkey had accumulated a lot of debt.

Should they refuse, it’d be fine, but other countries in the Roman region might isolate Turkey.

If they opted out of the Rome Treaty, the ensuing economic chaos would not be trivial.

They couldn’t even side with the United States.

The public’s favor for Anastasia is pretty high.

Thus, it’s only natural to accept.

The caliph can act as the caliph, while the Roman Emperor can be the Roman Emperor.

“We’re fine with that. The proposal should have gone to Greece as well.”

“Greece, while part of the Rome Treaty, is a nation that doesn’t know its place.”

A nation that doesn’t know its place.

“Even after being warned not to build a Hellenistic Empire, they went rampaging, and in the end, all they really got was monopolization of Afghan resources.”

But that’s their own doing.

It’s the truth. When have they ever followed the intentions of the Rome Treaty properly?

They were spoiled because they were in territory that used to belong to Byzantium.

“Send an official letter to the Duma stating they accept.”

“Yes, Your Excellency.”

Ilyinuy stared blankly out the window.

The sky of the Rome Treaty was exceptionally bright today.

Meanwhile, in Athens, the capital of Greece, dissatisfaction was bubbling over Moscow’s proposal.

“All they do is make demands of us!”

“They were just a supplicating country and got lucky enough to unite Europe!”

This was an act that could not be overlooked.

The audacity of trying to stand above the rulers of other countries with their logic that Greece = the territory of Rome = Anastasia’s land was infuriating.

“Turkey accepted, you know?”

“They should have expelled Turkey and achieved Megali Idea in the first place.”

Back then, they could do nothing due to Russia’s interference.

“This is serious; even Romania and Bulgaria accepted. If we’re the only ones who refuse…”

Romania and Bulgaria took the initiative.

Especially Bulgaria has erased Serbia from the map and they’ve been feeling favorable towards Russia.

All Balkan countries are following Russia.

“Isn’t there also the Danube Federation that’s refusing?”

“The Danube Federation is officially called by the Habsburg Kaiser, so they’ve tacitly approved it for now. Besides, the founder of the Danube, Hitler, is basically a comrade of the Tsar.”

“Damn it.”

This leaves only Greece.

There are no nations left to ally with, so we’ll just have to accept it, whether we like it or not.

“Even his Majesty has decided he can accept as long as it doesn’t harm national interests.”

Initially, there weren’t many choices.

If we’re expelled from the Rome Treaty, what will be left for Greece?

Nothing at all. They would merely sink into isolation slowly.

Then, will they confront the Rome Treaty like this? If you ask them, there’s no answer.

If Anastasia, who won’t just stop at Russia, mobilizes only Turkey, Greece will be flattened.

“What can we do? Such is the plight of a small nation.”

Anger management issues become null before greater power.