My dearest Ita-chan. Please don't cry. I know I've been an irresponsible grandfather. Letting you see me like this. But please don't cry. Ojii-chan gets sad when he sees your tears.
I… never wanted you to see this. My cute grandson. I'm sorry I have to leave. But ojii-chan has been really stupid. Really stupid.
I guess I got too big. Too cocky. Or maybe I just got tired. Ah Germania, you bastard. I guess you were right. Maybe I should've gotten a little more serious. Less battles, and more politics. Though, there's only so much I can say about marine products. Besides, then I would've been all grumpy like you are.
I wanted to see you smile. At least once Germania.
On a side note, that hurt you bastard. I mean, you stabbed me for pity's sake! But… I guess I deserved that one huh…
My only regret is that, I'm bringing you all down with me. The lovely Greece and Egypt. Ah, what a shame. I heard those two had their own little boys to look after too. And what about your own sons, Germania?
Now, what did I say, Ita-chan? Don't cry! Ojii-chan gets really sad when you cry. Smile for me, my dearest Italy. Ojii-chan is sorry that he has to leave… He really is.
I'm sorry. I apologize to all who got caught in this mess.
But I guess, it's a little late for that.
It was fun, though. While it lasted. I… Don't regret what I did. Everything I've done. I made some foolish mistakes, yeah sure… But who doesn't. Now don't give me that look Germania. I may act stupid, but I didn't conquer the entire Mediterranean through sheer luck. Don't give me that look Germania! You know better!
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Ne, Germania. Thanks.
Even though I know I was a pain in the butt, you waited until now to kill me. That sounded more morbid than I hoped—But really. Thanks. Life wouldn't have been half as fun without you.
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That's all I have to say, I guess. I wanted to be all cool and go out with a bang! Hehehe. That would've been fun. But I know the others wouldn't have appreciated that.
So this is how it ends? I suppose I could be all bitter about it. But I think my grandson has shed enough tears.
Good-bye Greece, Egypt. So long, Germania. Farewell Ita-chan.
My cute, cute Ita-chan. Please stop crying. You're much cuter when you smile. So smile okay? Ojii-chan will always be watching over you. Always. Never forget that.
So be happy okay? Otherwise, Ojii-chan will get sad.
Besides, I'm leaving you and your brother my legacy. That's something to be plenty happy about, right?
Take care of your stubborn brother for me okay? I know I played favoritism, and I know I owed him more attention than he received. So take care of him for me okay? And… And let him know Ojii-chan cared about him too. In his silly, round-about way.
Ah, I feel like everything I've done is silly. It looks that way in retrospect. I guess, I really must be getting old.
I feel exhausted.
I think I'll go to sleep now. Good night, world.
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And just like that. As the sun set on another day. The Ancient Roman Empire disappeared. Never to be heard of, again.
