The Rise Of Australasia

Chapter 579: Chapter 448: The Sorrow of the Austro-Hungarian Empire_3

"Your Majesty, I dare not deceive you. Currently, there's less than a 30% chance of victory for the Allies, and even that is only possible if Britain and France make a significant strategic error.

Additionally, if the United States could lend us strong support, find a way to persuade Russia to withdraw from the war, and talk either Italy or Australasia into defecting, we might stand a chance of winning this war." After careful consideration, Wade Stedden replied with a bitter smile.

The supply chain of Allied Nations was cut off by the Allies, which essentially equated to the Allies holding the lifeblood of the Allied Nations.

Unless the Allied Nations can end the war in a short span of time, any hope for ultimate victory in this war is bleak.

Carl I, unsurprised, nodded approvingly, then asked, "What about if it's just us? I mean, excluding the Germans, what are the chances of us achieving a partial victory and ending the war?"

"Your Majesty, without German assistance, our chances of victory will not exceed 10%. While we could manage if it was only Italians, we're facing an assault from the Australasia Army, those damned Balkan Allied Forces, and the Russian army who is restraining us.

As Wade Stedden, promoted by Carl I, clearly, he did not want to see his promoter lose power.

"Rest assured, Chief of Staff, I'm just speaking hypothetically. If possible, who wouldn't want to see the Empire triumphant?" Carl I jovially slapped Wade Stedden's shoulder, putting a hold on the forbidden topic.

Though Carl I was a pacifist, he wasn't foolish enough to be extreme.

While the Allies' attack put the Austro-Hungarian Empire at risk, it also presented an opportunity.

If we could use the Germans to win this war and stabilize the southern region's borders, the Austro-Hungarian Empire would have the confidence to negotiate with the Allies to pursue peace with minimal losses.

For the current Austro-Hungarian Empire, exiting the war with minor losses is definitely more beneficial than continuing the war.

If this war isn't ended soon, Carl I even believes that the domestic populace will sooner or later overthrow both the government and himself, their recently-appointed emperor.