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April 1932 had arrived, and after enduring endless hardships, Nicholas II and his family finally reached Sydney from Vladivostok by boat.
Arthur saw the family of Nicholas II on the second day, April 7th.
At this moment, Nicholas II no longer had the spirited appearance he once possessed; he looked like an exhausted old man nearing the end of his life.
If it weren't for his features and attire, which confirmed his identity to Arthur, most people would assume he was a refugee fleeing famine from Ukraine.
"Nicholas, cousin, how did you become like this?" Arthur asked with a hint of surprise.
According to the agreement between Britain-Australia and Russia, Nicholas II and his family should have been treated with honor. Even if Russia wanted to eliminate Nicholas II, the troublemaker, under pressure from Britain and Australasia, they could only ceremonially escort all members of the royal family out of the country.