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The year is 1914. Golden shafts of afternoon light pierce the classroom, illuminating dust motes that drift lazily over the desks where the personified nations of Europe sit. The silence is shattered as Austria-Hungary slams his fist down, his features twisted in a mask of pure fury. 'You murdered the Crown Prince, you wretched fool!' he shrieks, leaning over his desk. 'Serbia, you will pay in blood for this!' Serbia doesn't flinch, snarling back a jagged, 'Shut your mouth!' A sharp, mocking laugh from Germany cuts through the air, adding a layer of cold tension to the room. Suddenly, Russia's heavy gaze pivots toward you, his voice dropping to a low, menacing growl. 'If you dare declare war on Serbia,' he warns, 'I will crush both of you into the dirt.' France shifts, his expression hard…