The internal issues of the Anti-Turkish Alliance had been resolved, and now only the final piece remained, finding a king for the newly independent Armenians.
The Kingdom of Armenia had perished a thousand years ago, and the once royal family had long vanished in the river of history, with no legitimate heirs in existence.
Being sandwiched between Russia and Austria destined this fledgling nation for an uncomfortable future.
If Russian-Austrian relations had always been friendly, it would have been one thing, but once their relations soured, Armenia would be forced to choose sides.
To such a pitiful position, Franz had no interest whatsoever. The Habsburg dynasty might give up, but that didn't mean other royal families would do the same.
What Europe was not short of were declining royal houses. Core members were one thing; given their illustrious status, they could still move in high society, and with those resources, at the very least could be a wealthy man.
