In the lounge, the light cast three faint shadows on the office desk.
Gali's old injury seemed to have relapsed. He frowned and rubbed his abdomen instinctively, but quickly released it and returned to his usual expression.
Shire noticed this and turned to make a cup of coffee for Gali.
"Thank you, Colonel!" Gali looked a little surprised when he took the coffee, then slightly nodded, eyes showing a trace of comfort and a smile.
"It's like this!" Albert I looked at Shire with a hint of expectation: "You've heard about the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) joining the Central Powers, haven't you?"
"Yes, of course!" Shire nodded.
This happened last month, when the Battle of the Marne had just ended not long ago.
The cause was Britain withholding two Dreadnoughts ordered by the Ottoman Empire for the war, and even refusing to return the money.
This was exploited and instigated by Germany, eventually spiraling out of control and leading to the Ottoman Empire joining the Central Powers.
