Jerome Bonaparte's words hinted at a sense of threat, making Baron Hubert feel a sense of humiliation deep inside.
This psychological superiority stemming from his pedigree was twisted in the face of absolute power, nearly making Baron Hubert curse Jerome Bonaparte.
If not for the opportunistic value concept forged during Metternich's era that held Baron Hubert's tongue, he might have ignited a diplomatic crisis at the Elysee Palace.
"Once war begins, there's no possibility of it ending hastily!" Baron Hubert replied to Jerome Bonaparte with his neck stiffened, adding, "We must impose certain punishments on Prussia!"
"Alas!" Jerome Bonaparte sighed to himself, spreading his hands in a helpless gesture towards Baron Hubert, "If the Austrian Empire insists on severely punishing the Kingdom of Prussia, the French Republic naturally has no interest in backing the Kingdom of Prussia."
