Chapter 107: Unmasked (1)

"Votchina. What monarch could dare use such an expression for a country?"

Votchina. Or Otchina.

This term, derived from the word for father, means inheritable land.

As the banquet began, Prince George seemed impressed by the expression introducing me as Russia's inheriting master.

"This is Russia."

I haughtily dismissed Prince George's flattery.

The banquet would continue for a week.

With congratulatory delegations from 27 countries, royalty and diplomatic corps from monarchies gathering at the Winter Palace, this small place truly seemed to hold the world.

However, when such high-ranking people gather, it becomes more than just a place to eat, drink, and enjoy.

'Is that Serbian Cabinet Council Chairman N. Pašić over there? He's already trying to cling to Prime Minister Kokovtsov.'

Especially since the Balkan War wasn't fully settled and an eventful year was expected.