Chapter 717: Chapter 290: The Demise of the Great Emperor

While the Prusso-Russian negotiations were fraught with tension, another event that would influence the political landscape of Europe took place.

On May 15, 1881, Alexander II was assassinated in St. Petersburg. The time and place had changed, but the outcome had not.

It wasn't that Franz's butterfly effect wasn't strong enough; the key issue was that Alexander II brought it upon himself, knowing full well he had offended so many yet still frolicked about everywhere.

Years earlier, Alexander II had already earned the media's nickname of the 'King of Assassinations,' due to the triple-digit assassination attempts against him.

Perhaps being targeted so frequently had desensitized him; Alexander II had grown accustomed to such a life and continued his willful ways, often appearing in public places.