บท 126: A Reliable Alliance (2)

Though the Serbian Royal Army, which had repelled Austro-Hungarian forces three times including at the Battle of Cer, requested material support through Romania.

Though they proposed forming a central defense line after Belgrade's fall.

Though they pleaded for Russian forces and command to be sent since German command had entered the Austro-Hungarian camp.

"Constantinople, only Constantinople."

From the empire's Prime Minister, there was no sign of granting their requests.

Though everyone thought the war would end and they'd return home by Christmas, countless veterans across many fronts had to spend this joyous day in trenches.

And around the New Year...

[December 29, 1914. Due to the withdrawal of the embassy in Sofia, we convey the empire's opinion through official correspondence.