Whether there is a true alliance is not important for East Africa, because if it really encounters an enemy, it is not something that Austria-Hungary can settle, after all, the only countries that can ignore Austria-Hungary are the great powers.
"I think Austria got a bit of a bargain from this!" Ferdinand expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcome of the negotiations.
"Don't worry, our objective has already been achieved. Even if it's just Austria, it has a deterrent effect on average countries. Although Austria-Hungary may be unclear to us internally, in others' eyes Austria is Austria-Hungary." Ernst said to his father-in-law.
As Ernst said, the news of East Africa "allying" with Austria still elicited a certain reaction in other European countries.
British Prime Minister Benjamin was particularly attentive to Austria's actions: "This alliance between the Austrian government and East Africa suggests that the Austria-Hungary Empire has designs on Africa!"
