Chapter 294: Chapter 43: Napoleon Assassination Attempt

On August 10, 1858, Napoleon III and his wife were attacked on their way to the Paris Opera House, causing a stir throughout Europe.

Everyone still remembered the unfortunate Bismarck, who was assassinated a few months ago; the Tsarist Government pinned the blame on the Polish Independence Organization, implicating domestic political strife. The Prussian Government didn't delve deeper, and the matter faded away.

But Napoleon III was no minor character like Bismarck; assassinating a sovereign was a major taboo, and this issue was now a serious complication.

Vienna

Upon receiving this news, Franz's first reaction was "damn." Under his butterfly effect, Napoleon III had taken the throne prematurely, yet still coincided with this assassination attempt.

Franz asked with concern, "Were Napoleon III and his wife shot?"