Before heading to Trieste, Ernst had to handle many affairs and say goodbye to many people, including Prince Karl of Sigmaringen, Prince Leopold, the Prussian royal family, and the Württemberg royal family... So it's not just about leaving as soon as possible; there's still much to finish.
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Six months ago.
Far East, Japan.
"Mr. Hara Morishita, your monkeys do indeed look very distinctive; they appear short and stocky among monkeys, which aligns perfectly with Darwin's description of evolution. Is it the environment of the Japanese islands that cultivates monkeys that enjoy hot springs? I'd like to know."
"Uh, Mr. Rosenzweig, Darwin is? "
"A European biologist."
"Oh, a scientist?"
"Yes, and a great British biologist with considerable authority in the academic world. I used to be quite skeptical of Darwin, but upon arriving in Japan, I found Darwin was right. No other country could find monkeys that enjoy hot springs like those in Japan."
