Imperial Potrait of Császár Miklós I. Magyarország(1)
Biatorbagy, Kingdom of Hungary, 24 October 1920
The Kaiser's defeat during the first world war essentially sent those who put themselves in a league with him into a pit of destruction. With Germany facing the NSDAP as its possible, would-be master, the dual monarchy's inevitable end, and the death of the sublime state, those who were tied to the old central powers met their end. For Hungary, things grew incredibly worse, even far more worser than Austria, when the nation was shaken by Bela Kun's ambition, and the little entente's desire to further decapitate the Hungarian nation. Things, initially stabilizes and takes a turn for the best, before Admiral Horthy's rule was once again challenged by the return of Charles, the first of Austria, and the fourth of Hungary-seeking to reclaim what he claimed should be his. To become a king, Charles initially shook the regent with mere words, and just by few months, Charles believed that blood is the only way to restore the nation's glory under his rule. Horthy was fueled by reversing Trianon, while Charles's actual desire is yet still be seen. Allowing him to rule Hungary are a deathwish, while ignoring him eventually led into this mini-war of his, and Horthy.
Now, both men(POD) are faced face-to face on Charles's royal train, with this very meeting being Horthy's personal request. Horthy, is tired, and so does Charles. With the talks promised safety for Charles's side, things might eventually began to end in a much greater light, before Antal Lehar screams for a "last stand" against Horthy. Infuriated, Horthy ordered for the arrest of Charles's side on the train, before finishing the meeting by ordering their execution, including Charles. All those who followed the pretender were gathered outside the train, with Horthy being their literal, actual executioner, reminding everyone on how Horthy was determined to launch the white terror years ago. For every minute, one soul met its end, with their last words ironically voicing their regrets on fighting for Charles. With Charles's life being spared for the last, Horthy eventually aims his gun towards Charles's back, as Charles screamed something that might haunt Horthy forever.
"Meine blood..im der Hand ... soll Europa in holle..und bringen Sie derjenige, der Ihre eigene Kreation Zeuge sein wird ..."
Thinking that Charles was bluffing, believing that his blood will pave the path for a greater Hungary, and a better tomorrow, Horthy shot the pretender, before he ordered that any known legitimists on the nation to be arrested, and some of them, sent into their death(2).
Unknown Imperial Hungarian Army soldiers, posing during the helyreállítása(3).
Budapest, Kingdom of Hungary, 3 November 1920
With the little entente backing down due to Charles's death, with the world now thrown into hell, as nations began to rip itself apart, Horthy felt that this very moment, and time, were his chance to fix things once, and for all. Calling the citizens of Hungary to gather on the palace, Horthy stepped out from his bedroom, with those who saw him began to kneel on front of his presence. Unlike what happened in the past, Horthy does not wearing anything that show him as a royal figure, with his medals and badges being something that shows his status as something above the people of Hungary. In this very day, history will be changed, and shaken. Some have said that the first world war is where all the kings die, and some have said that the age of kings are over. Knowing very well that this decision were something he could not reverse, Horthy, whom already prepared for the worst, walked out towards the balcony, as now, everything that the world have known for years have changed.
The Kingdom of Hungary is no more.
Only the Empire of Hungary now lies.
And a emperor now rises over Europe, fueled by vengeance.
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The World Does Repeats Itself All Over Again
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(POD).Because-lets face it. We never saw a head of state murdering someone on the field-in this era, right?
(1).Emperor Miklos I of Hungary, with his full regnal title being Az Isten akarata, Magyarország apostoli királya, császár a magyar nép, I. Miklós Magyarország (By the Will of God, Apostolic King of Hungary, Emperor of The Magyar People, Miklos I of Hungary)
(2).Known as the Rend.Sz.13819 (Order No.13819), whom later sent over 40 of individuals known to be supporters of Charles into their death. There were no known actual arrest, with the word of "Arrest" actually being unexistent on the document.
(3).Restoration day.