Serbia stands little chance against the Austro-Hungarian Empire; this is not only the opinion of Archduke Ferdinand (Maximiliano I) but also that of the majority of European countries.
However, Ernst rebutted: "Father-in-law, while what you said is not wrong, if it's solely Serbia, the Austro-Hungarian Empire can indeed gain an advantage with its national power. But isn't this just like the perception most countries had of the Ottoman Empire before the First Balkan War?"
Archduke Ferdinand said, "How can the Ottoman Empire be compared to the Austro-Hungarian Empire!"
Ernst calmly explained, "Although the Ottoman Empire on the whole can't compare to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it was nevertheless a formidable force for the Balkan League, but the Balkan League emerged victorious in the end."
