Chapter 177, Grand Finale

In a wave of astonishment, on December 31, 1905, Franz formally passed the throne to Frederick, marking the official entry into the era of Frederick of the Holy Roman Empire.

Unlike previous transitions of power, this handover went unusually smoothly. The general public might have been unaware of Franz's true physical condition, but the upper echelons of the government certainly were.

Though they did not understand why Franz was eager to abdicate, with the old Emperor still alive, no one dared to make rash moves.

In the European world, although there is no proverb like "the shot hits the bird that pokes its head out," the principle remains the same. Even those with great desire for power did not dare to cause trouble at this time.

With the upper government stabilized, the political factions depending on it naturally also found stability. Any who dared to rise up were suppressed by the Cabinet.