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The German perception of the Russian Empire was simple.

A Slavic tribe wearing fur clothes like Eskimos in year-round blizzards, continuing their uncivilized culture like barbarians.

This was a common stereotype for Prince Victor, who grew up in the German small town of Sigmaringen and graduated from the University of Leipzig.

The frozen earth, where civilization couldn't grow.

Though their strength was renowned after the Far Eastern War, Victor held no great expectations.

Vulgar yet extravagant nobles and the imperial family.

Poor farming households starving to death.

And workers laboring without any joy in life.

Well, what expectations could one have for such an uncivilized country?

Nevertheless, Russia was a great empire. Whatever the Tsar said, Victor's role would be to refuse diplomatically.

However, these expectations began to crumble as his train arrived in Moscow, Russia's industrial capital.