No matter where humans were, their adaptability would always come into play.
Be it the gray walls, the matte glass that could not be seen through the window, the scarred table, or the dazzling lights that did not consider the impact on vision. After seeing them once or twice, they would feel that these existences were taken for granted, and they would not feel any sense of oppression or danger at all.
Yes, it was. It was not the first time he had been brought into this house. In addition, the treatment was not as bad as the first time. In the beginning, he was handcuffed without any explanation and was subjected to complete brutality. It was useless to defend his innocence. He would give false testimony and be tortured to extort a confession. Once he did not confess, what awaited him would be even more complete violence.
However, it was different this time. Before he was brought here, he had received a promise from his peers. At that time, the other party's tone was also very polite. He was not threatened at all. He was not shackled, and he was even allowed to not take off his weapon.
(From this point alone, it can be seen that District 11 is changing bit by bit.）
Just as the Pinnacle Vermilion Bird was thinking about this, the door to the dark room opened.
[Why do you have to arrest Vermilion Bird!」Inside Lancelot's tow truck, Cecil shouted loudly. Beside him, Lloyd shrugged.
"Not arrest. It's just a simple interrogation."
"That's what I'm talking about. What exactly is he suspected of?」
[Information leaked.] Lloyd answered very straightforwardly.
"It was the same with the Narita incident last month and the Tokyo Bay incident this month. Recently, our intelligence was obviously leaked to the Black Knights. If not for this, how would they dare to adopt such a bold battle plan?」
[But, how can we be sure that it was the Vermilion Bird?」
"This is because he is the only honorary Britanian who participated in the battle plan. The Governor of Cornelia did not use the honorary Britanians at this time. The people from the Pure-blooded Sect had been suspicious of them for a long time.」
[How can this be? But even so…]
"Probably out of jealousy ~ If you want to punish someone, you have to find a way, Cecil. He leaked the information to the Black Knights, causing the Britania Army to fall into a desperate situation. In this way, the special agents who were usually unable to move could move freely. Saving the governor from a desperate situation and making a great contribution was all self-directed by that guy. Moreover, there seemed to be someone he knew on the terrorist's side.」
" Unforgivable, absolutely unforgivable. How much effort did Vermilion Bird put into that battle plan…"
[Ah, I say, can you stop waving your fist in front of me?」
The Vermilion Bird was also stunned when it saw the person who walked into the room.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, Warrant Officer Suzaku.」The newcomer had broad shoulders and was wearing a military uniform with a shining medal on his chest. He had a calm appearance that matched his age, and his appearance revealed the fortitude and strength of a soldier.
[He is Andre Dalton.」
The second in command of the 11th district's ruling army, the chief of staff, and the head of the ruling army had actually come personally.
The Vermilion Bird even forgot to salute and stared at him speechlessly. Dalton seemed to have misunderstood. He walked to the chair in front of him and sat down with a bitter smile.
Don't stare at me like that. I'll make it clear that I'm not suspecting you. But after all, everything had to have a form.」
He was trying to say that the interrogation was just a formality. However, if it was just a formality, Dalton, who could be said to be the most trusted aide of Governor Conelia, would not come to such a place. He just needed to send a subordinate over. No matter what, this fact would cause unnecessary associations.
The Vermilion Bird was about to stand up and salute when Dalton used his thick hand to press him back down. Having the Vermilion Bird sit down was the proper opening, or rather, what was said here would be used as evidence in court.
After the usual opening remarks, Dalton's gaze stopped on the information on the table.
" Then let the interrogation begin. Pinnacle Vermilion Bird Warrant Officer. Someone accused you of leaking secrets and plotting against the country. Do you admit to these crimes?"
[No, I deny it.]
[Oh…]
Hearing the Vermilion Bird's straightforward answer, Dalton flipped through the information.
"Warrant Officer Huoku, you have been kidnapped by a first-class traitor, a terrorist who calls himself ZERO. Record number 0050, commonly known as the Orange incident.」
The Vermilion Bird suddenly remembered.
The Orange incident referred to the first time ZERO, the leader of the Black Knights and a well-known theatrical-sex criminal in District 11, appeared in front of the camera.
A few days before the incident, ZERO appeared in front of the public when an honorary Britanian was about to be arrested and imprisoned for the murder of the former Governor of District 11, Clovis. ZERO, who was wearing a black mask and claimed to be the murderer of Clovis, forcibly took away the honorary Britanians who were about to be sentenced to military justice. Or rather, he had rescued her. After that, he cleverly escaped from the scene with the suspect.
The honorary Britani who had been taken away at that time, the suspect who had been arrested as the murderer of Clovis, was none other than the Pinnacle Rosefinch sitting here.
[Due to this incident, someone suspected that you are related to ZERO.」
Dalton's words sounded like he was stating the truth. The Vermilion Bird sighed.
[This is a misunderstanding. Although it was inevitable that some people would think that way, I had nothing to do with ZERO. This was the first time she had seen him. I have already explained this very clearly during the military investigation.」
[Indeed. Although you were kidnapped by ZERO, you immediately returned to the military. Let's use your words as a reference.」Dalton leaned forward slightly and changed his tone.
[Shuki, why didn't you escape with ZERO during that incident?」
"I'm still a suspect. It was a soldier's duty not to run away illegally but to obey the proper verdict.」
"In other words, that is the principle, the justice that you believe in?」
[Yes.] the Vermilion Bird said solemnly.
A subtle look flashed across Dalton's eyes. Of course, the Vermilion Bird didn't know what it meant.
"Well, you're right. However, I'm very concerned about one of the things you just said.」
[What is it?]
"It's inevitable to think like this. So you're saying that there's nothing we can do about being suspected of being related to ZERO? However, why was it inevitable?」
[This is because…]
ZERO was willing to take the risk to save him. This was the truth. However, before the Vermilion Bird could continue, Dalton continued.
"That's not the official view of the military. ZERO's real target wasn't you. I just want to show the people of District 11 that I saved you. To show his strength. This was his true goal. This man was only used to achieve his goal, and this was how it was recorded here.」
Dalton pointed at the information in his hand.
[How interesting. Even the investigator's report hinted at your innocence, but as the person involved, you confirmed the existence of doubts. This is what makes human subconscious interesting.」
The Vermilion Bird was confused.
He could not understand what these words meant.
[May I ask…]
[That was just my personal opinion. It had nothing to do with this incident. Although I'm a soldier now, I've done a lot of research in this area a long time ago. What I said just now was just a thought, but..."
Dalton raised his head and sized up the Vermilion Bird with a serious gaze.
" As one of the possibilities, you better think about it carefully. Once they lost their consciousness, they could no longer see anything. Although it was not a bad thing to sacrifice oneself for an ideal, it was a ridiculous thing that only fools who were immersed in their ideals would do. Do you hear me clearly?"
[Yes…Yes.]
The Vermilion Bird still didn't understand what he should be thinking about, but he still nodded. It could also be said that he was forced to nod. Dalton's eyes were filled with oppression.
[Very good. Then, the next question. Do you hate Britania, Warrant Officer Suzaku?」
[No.] The Vermilion Bird gave a straightforward answer to this question. However, Dalton's question was not over.
"Then, let me ask you another question. Pinnacle Vermilion Bird, do you hate Britania?」
The Vermilion Bird understood. The question just now and the following question were asking about completely different things.
Therefore, he answered quietly.
[Yes.]
Dalton smiled.
[You hate the city. Did he not think that he would be in a disadvantageous situation because of this?」
"General, if you have such intentions, of course it will be like that. But I don't think you'll do that.」
[You flatter me.]
Feeling more and more interested, Dalton shook his broad shoulders.
[However, you are right. Seven years ago, Japan, which was once your homeland, was hostile to Britania. If you say you don't hate him, I'll find it hard to believe. There's one more thing I want to know. What made you change? Was it time? Or is it the influence of others?"
The Vermilion Bird fell into deep thought.
His gaze fell on the table. After staring blankly for a while, he slowly raised his head.
" I think there are many reasons."
"Just say one. It doesn't matter if it's not the main one.」
[I understand. If I have to name one, it's because emotions alone can't save anyone.」
"Are you saying that if you bind yourself to hatred and anger, you will only be destroyed?」
[I think you can say that.]
[Are you referring to yourself? Or the terrorists you have to fight?」
The Vermilion Bird pondered for a moment before saying.
[Both.]
Dalton lowered his voice and said,"」
Dalton then glanced at the wall. On the gray wall, there was only a simple clock that showed the time.
The short needle pointed to five in the afternoon.
[The last question. Warrant Officer Shu Mu."
[Yes.]
"Are you willing to sacrifice yourself for Britania?」
The Vermilion Bird clenched his hands on his knees, and the friction of the cloth made a slight sound.
[Of course.]
" Very good. The questioning ends here."
Guilford and the others were waiting for Dalton in the political hall of the Tokyo concession.
[Fake business trip. Thank you for your hard work.]
In the corridor leading to Governor Cornelia's office, Guilford leaned against the wall and folded his arms. As soon as he saw Dalton, he immediately said with a bright smile.
He smiled and stopped Dalton.
[What you said is inappropriate. Then…It should be said that it was a unsuccessful business trip."
Guilford shrugged.
[It can't really be fruitless, right?]
[Half and half.]
Dalton tilted his head slightly and spoke in his usual low voice.
[Obviously, the suspicion about Pivot Wood is completely white. However, the information regarding the Pinnacle Vermilion Bird himself was not known.」
[I don't understand.]
Guilford's smile turned bitter.
[General, I've been consuming my brain cells for the information handed over by the Intelligence Bureau. Can you please not answer me with such riddles?」
[I don't intend to beat around the bush. In short, it was necessary to pay more attention to that man in the future. Especially anything related to ZERO.」
[In other words.]
[That's what happened.]
[Indeed, the Vermilion Bird did not provide any information to the Black Knights. There was no evidence to begin with. It was just a rumor. Just like what that Lloyd had said, the rumors were the source of disgust towards the honorary Britanians acting as the pilots of the Knightmares, as well as jealousy towards the special mission's meritorious service. Neither Guilford nor Dalton believed these rumors from the beginning. In a large organization, there would always be colleagues who would scheme against each other due to mutual disgust. Especially in the 11th district's ruling army, special agents who enjoyed special treatment were the target of public criticism. However, if he were to investigate every detail of this situation, he would not be able to become a leader. Even Cornelia, who did not have a good impression of the Vermilion Bird and the special agent, did not put any pressure on the matter at all.
However…
It was a fact that ZERO and Vermilion Bird had a deep connection. In the Orange incident, ZERO risked her life to save someone, even if it was for other reasons. Furthermore, ZERO had persuaded the captured Vermilion Bird to join their side. This testimony was also recorded in the verdict of Pivot Wood. Even if Pivot Wood didn't secretly meet with the Black Knights, it still couldn't deny the possibility that the Vermilion Bird was the key to something.」
Dalton nodded heavily.
"That's right. But now, Pivot Wood didn't even know ZERO's true identity. Knowledge. I don't care who ZERO is, but I agree with what you just said. Although this was the first time she had talked to him directly, it seemed that he was not stupid. There are some things he keeps to himself."
[You clearly sensed it, yet you still hid it?」
"Who knows? It was very difficult to see through. Such a man used his own beliefs as a shield, but in the end, he even deceived himself. This kind of thing was also common.」
[Isn't that the general's type?」
" I despise men who only regret what they did when they reach Yama Dian. Let's not talk about this first."
Dalton said in a low voice.
[How's your investigation going?」
Guilford narrowed his eyes behind his glasses.
"I think the information leak can be regarded as a fact. However, even if the first leak of information was within the ruling army, there should be other agents operating between the ruling army and the Black Knights. Of course, this had nothing to do with the Pinnacle Vermilion Bird.」
[It's indeed the relevant department. The General Staff Office had already finished cleaning up, but there were still areas that were difficult to interfere with.」
"In particular, the subordinates of the former Governor, His Highness Clovis, still have a strong tendency to integrate the people. Perhaps it was because they were used to this system of governance, and there was no innovation or progress in their thinking. The information probably flowed from there to the people and then to the Black Knights.」
[Oh…]
Dalton pondered for a moment.
He continued to speak in a low voice. [Is there a possibility that he was instigated by the local forces?」
Guilford hesitated for a moment and shook his head.
However, this did not mean that he gave a negative answer. His expression explained everything.
Dalton asked him again. [It's not impossible, right?」
" As far as the current situation is concerned, nothing is clear. In the 11th district, although famous families like Bruckner, Ashford, and Sutanfield were active in various fields for the sake of sakuradite and other benefits, their families were not the forces that supported Her Highness Cornelia and Her Highness Eufemia. Although they didn't dare to say whether they secretly wanted the two rulers who were in their way to step down, if something happened to the governor and the others now, the already chaotic 11th district would be even more chaotic. If their goal was to monopolize power, it would be a mistake to do so, but…
Perhaps the royal families that supported each family had different intentions. It should be like this."
In fact, this was the key, and it was also what Dalton and Guilford were most concerned about.
As mentioned before, there were many royal families in Britania. Moreover, the throne was not necessarily inherited by the eldest son, so the struggle for the throne was bound to be fierce. Each of them was a prince and princess, backed by a large aristocratic family and a large wealthy family. They schemed against each other and coveted the throne. The evil schemes continued to play out. It was not the elegant world depicted in the gorgeous palace art.
He leaked military secrets to the terrorists and buried the two princesses in the darkness. Both Cornelia and Eufemia were royalty with considerable inheritance rights in Britania. It should be said that based on actual performance, Cornelia was a strong candidate for the throne. At present, the most promising candidates to become the next emperor were the first prince Austin and the prime minister of the empire, Shonejer. Even so, no one could predict what would happen in the future. Putting aside what the parties involved were thinking, there was also a considerable possibility that Cornelia and Eufemia could turn the tables. However, it was also because of this that the danger approaching them increased.
As his trusted aides, Dalton and Guilford were wary of anti-government movements and terrorist activities, but they did not dare to take such threats lightly. It was true that there were many Britani royals who were involved in complicated events or accidents and could not enjoy their remaining years. For example, eight years ago, the empress of Britania, Mariana Mariana Vi Britania, was assassinated in the Palace of Arias.
[As expected, Her Highness Ufemia must find the knight as soon as possible.」
Dalton regained his cool, and Guilford agreed.
[It's better not to tell them these subtle things. The two of them were too gentle to their siblings.」
[Please. Regarding the leak of information, I will speak to the governor and consider countermeasures. Although it was forced treatment, it was still better to consider the preparation of the punishment system.」
[What about ZERO and Pivot Wood?」
[Let's just wait and see. There was no need to follow. I'll try to keep an eye on him.」
Guilford smiled.
" Do you plan to tame him?"
"Hmm, although he looks like a man who is difficult to tame.」
"I repeat, it's like a general and a warhorse.」
"You're very annoying. Kiel doesn't have anything worth mentioning. Why don't we report this matter to the governor together with that man?!」
[Ah?]
Guilford was surprised.
Dalton turned around and smiled bitterly.
[It seems that I have to report to this lord who is walking over before that.]」
Walking out of the clean entrance, the sky outside was already dyed red by the sunset.
[Vermilion Bird!]
Cecil smiled and waved his right hand as he walked over from the parking lot in the distance. Behind her was Lloyd, who was slowly strolling and gently raising his hand as he approached.
The Vermilion Bird nodded in response and then looked up at the sky.
The setting sun dyed the world red.
Early the next morning, everyone had a meeting in a modern government building in Tokyo.
"Due to the Governor's encirclement and suppression, the Japanese Liberation Front has basically been destroyed. The remaining members of the escaping party were also being arrested one after another.」A sergeant with a golden mustache on his upper lip said.
[Is this considered overstepping? " Our army is troubled over how to revive itself..." said Cornelia coldly.
"No, I didn't mean that.」The officer said in fear.
"Speaking of which, wasn't it a policy mistake after the occupation? Why was the subway network, mines, and tunnels in District 11 left behind? Household registration management and city ownership in the slums were still ambiguous. The hotbed of anti-government activities was laid out just like that!」A civil official said aggressively to the mustached officer.
" Uh... since the subway is almost all over District 11, if we want to intervene in areas outside the concession, the budget..."
"Even if you know that this will become a terrorist stronghold and escape route?!」
"This... this was the original instruction of His Highness Clovis.」
Upon hearing Clovis's name, Cornelia gave the civil official a displeased look. Her beloved younger brother had killed another younger brother…Why did such an ironic fate happen to her?
" Uh, that... it's said that tough measures will lead to civil strife and give the Chinese Federation an opportunity..."
[I gave it to you long ago. ZERO's forces were also gathering strength!」Another major general cursed loudly!
" Deputy Minister, under the management of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there is a representative of District 11 who is in charge of the regional autonomy, right? " An organization called NAC..." Dalton, who was sitting next to him, said in a deep voice," In the siege a few days ago, I wanted to find the tail of NAC, but the information was buried under the sand. However, it is the most suspicious. If we suppress this piece first…"
"Hmm, is the combination of famous families and tycoons already a relic of history?」
[Please…please wait! This was just a rumor at best. There was no real evidence at all! If they were suppressed…the economy of the residents of District 11 would stagnate, and it might affect the country's tax collection. Besides, if we let numbers manage numbers, this imperial policy will also…"
[What about the Black Knights 'search?」Dalton said through gritted teeth.
" Based on…based on the remaining Shield Machine, we have determined that the Narita incident was ZERO's doing. However, we were unable to find any more detailed information from the bodies of the Black Knights…" The deputy officer wiped the sweat off his forehead as he dealt with Dalton's relentless confrontation!
"Don't attack Kyoto. You can't force ZERO into a corner, do you understand? The conclusion he came up with was the so-called incompetence!」Dalton slammed the table and stood up!
" Well... even if you say so..." The officer was sweating profusely and kept wiping his sweat with a handkerchief.
[Your Highness! I dare to advise you! Now we can only start with the Black Knights! It was understandable that the Jingdou side could not make a move. However, the Black Knights were now gradually developing and had the tendency to be even stronger than the Japanese Liberation Front! Therefore, please suppress the Black Knights, Your Highness!」The officers behind Dalton immediately agreed.
What should come will come... The hands on her knees were already tightly clenched! His palms were covered in cold sweat!
However, this scene happened to be seen by Ufemiya, who was sitting next to her. What was wrong with her royal sister today?
"The most important thing now is to find out all the higher-ups of NAC and then deal with them. The Black Knights were nothing to be afraid of now. After taking care of NAC, they would eliminate the Black Knights!」Cornelia forced her beating heart to calm down.
[What? Your Highness! We should be destroying the Black Knights now!」Dalton's eyes widened as he stared at Cornelia.
"Yes! Your Highness, now that the Black Knights are constantly recruiting, the number of knights they have is also more than before! If this continued, it would definitely be a nuclear bomb!」Guilford, who had been silent all this while, did not expect that Cornelia would make such a decision. His Highness had always been very rational, but today…
[Your Highness! Such an uncertain factor could have a huge impact on the regime of Britania in District 11 at any time!」
[Enough!] Corelia angrily slammed her palm on the conference table."The Black Knights only won the Battle of Narita by a lucky surprise attack! Even if they were left alone, they might not be able to stir up much trouble! Now, all their attention was on NAC!」
[But Your Highness!] Guilford wanted to say something but was interrupted by a cold voice,"Am I the governor or are you?! Since you have such a plan, do you want me to give up the position of governor to you?」
Hearing this, all the officials in the conference room lowered their heads and shrugged. Seeing that no one dared to breathe loudly, Cornelia snorted coldly and stood up, striding away. He left his depressed subordinates behind.
Ufemiya also followed behind Corelia and left the place. She walked behind her Royal Sister and asked,"Royal Sister, why are you so angry today?」
" That... that's because these people are too disobedient. You just have to do as I say. Now you dare to go against my words…Uffia, I'm very tired. I'll go back and rest first. You should go back and rest too." Ignoring Yuffie, who was about to speak, she walked out of the government office building, got into her own car, and was sent back to her residence by the driver.
As soon as she entered the noble residence, the servants greeted her one after another. After instructing that no one was to disturb her, she locked herself in her room. He plopped down on the bed and took out his phone. He pressed the home button and looked at the name on his contact list.
He smiled foolishly.
Lelouch, what do you want me to do…Is revenge really that important to you? Her fingers swiped back and forth on the screen, but she did not press the call button.
What if he was busy right now? Do you think I'm too annoying? However, it sounded like his voice…Why don't she call him tomorrow and ask him out?
After struggling for a long time, she put her phone aside, changed into a thin top and pajamas, closed her eyes, and fell asleep.
However, in the quiet and elegant Ashford Academy, the sound of reading could be heard, and there were many people doing free activities on the field.
[Due to the Trafalgar Sea: The most famous naval battle of the Napoleonic Wars of 1805 was the greatest victory in British naval history.）After the defeat of the battle, Elizabeth III was besieged by the revolutionary forces in Princeton. However, due to the efforts of the British army at that time, the colony of America..." The teacher in the classroom lectured endlessly, but the students below had long fallen asleep on the table...
" Oh... Dad is really..." Charlie looked at the two tickets to the theater in the envelope and then looked at the seats of Lelouch and Kallen. The two of them had not come. Thinking back to how Lulu took the initiative to do that with Kallen…Charley spent the entire day sighing.
Miley was browsing the internet with a Macir in her hand. Seeing that Xia Li was holding the envelope and sighing, Mi Lei looked at her teasingly." What's wrong? Her expression was so complicated…Constipated? Hangover?"
[That's not true!] Xia Li pouted at Mi Lei.
[So you're feeling lonely because Lelouch isn't around?~~~」
" Or should I say... Kallen is absent with him again..." Charlie looked at the envelope in frustration.
[How leisurely. The whole world is enthusiastically discussing the Narita incident the day before yesterday.] Long Er and Snowy were also on leave today. Even the Vermilion Bird."
[I know…but I think there must be something between Lulu and Kallen!]」
"Hehehehe ~" Miley covered her mouth and giggled."You're so cute, Charlie ~ I like your personality."」
[Please don't make fun of me!] Xia Li angrily threw the envelope on the table.
[So, why don't you just tell him? Say 'I like you'."
[Eh?!] " This…this won't do. This…because, what if…" Xia Li blushed and said worriedly.
[What should I do if I'm rejected? Perhaps they wouldn't even be friends anymore. "Ahahahahaha ~" Miley laughed happily as she acted out the last part of Charlie's speech.
Charley's cheeks were flushed red, and she looked very charming." You don't have to... smile like that..."
" I'm so happy... this place, and us now..." Millay suddenly sighed.
[That's true.]
"But I think you should be mentally prepared first. Without food, it will never change..." Seeing Charley lowering her head in frustration, Miley quickly said,"S-Sorry, don't be so serious." If you still care about it, you might as well ask me ~~~"
"That means…" After thinking for a long time, Charley looked at Miley with determination."Hey…Miley, you actually like Lulu a lot, right?」
[Eh?!] You…what are you talking about!" Mi Lei was caught off guard by such a sentence, and her face turned red.
" You still want to deny it? I knew you liked Lulu a long time ago..." Charley pouted as she looked at Miley.
「……」
[Hey…Miley, when did you start liking Lulu?」Xia Li looked at Mi Lei with a sorrowful gaze.
"When we first met when I was three years old, I actually fell in love with him.」Miley picked up a cup of coffee and held it in her hand, looking at the rippling mug. He continued,"At that time…we were engaged because of our parents. Later…because of the decline of his family, we canceled the engagement. And then what you see now…"
"..." Seeing that Xia Li was silent, Miley quickly waved her hand."Don't mind it, don't mind it. We don't have any relationship now. You can say it if you like him."」
[Miley, do you really not care? I know you really like Lelouch, why did you…"
" Charlie, I'm going on a blind date..." Miley said bitterly.
" Wha... what... why are you..."
"In order for the Ashford family to get back on their feet, I can only listen to my family.」
[Are you going to give up your life's happiness for the sake of your family?!」
" Phew... Even if he likes her, he still... You've seen how many women Lelouch has around him..." Millay did not look at Charley's eyes, but turned to another direction.
"..." Charley was also silent. Suddenly, she stood up from her seat and ran to Miley's side." Hey!" Mi Lei! I have a good idea!"
[Hmm? What?" Mi Lei looked at her with interest.
[Let's join forces! Since we have so many love rivals, why don't the two of us work together again?!」
[Eh? You mean…"
"That's right! "The two of us will join forces to compete with others. With Miley…I…I don't mind…" Charley's face turned red as she said timidly.
" The two of us together, that's..." Miley thought that Charley was joking and waved her hand.
"I'm serious! Miley!"
[You really want to do this?] Mi Lei said in a confirmed tone.
"Of course! I'm a man of my word!" said Xia Li.
In the Black Knights 'base: " The Capital praised us for successfully using the Red Lotus Second Style. I'm really touched." Shan Yao said.
" But that white body…" Kallen said dejectedly as she sat beside Lelouch, who was disguised as ZERO.
[Don't mind it, it's a tie, a tie!] " Ahahahahaha…" The man named Yucheng laughed as if he was telling his own legend.
[Here!] Shan wanted to suddenly pass a letter to Lelouch.
[Hmm? What is this?" Lelouch took the letter curiously.
[Love letter.] Shameless Shan said calmly.
[Huh?!] " You…" Lelouch looked at Shan Yao angrily.
[Ahahahaha…I told you this guy doesn't know how to joke! Hahahahaha…"
[Jade City! Your smile is too exaggerated!"
"It's an edict from Jingdou. It says that he very much hopes to meet you directly.」
[Is there a need to make such a fuss?」
[Why are you making such a big fuss…That's New York!]」Kallen cried out involuntarily. She did not understand why Lelouch did not care at all. After all, Kyoto could be said to be the 11th district, which was also Japan. The largest organization was also the strongest!
" If we get their recognition, they will provide us with financial aid. Our tight finances will also..."
[Finance?]
" Uh..." Shan, who suddenly realized that she had said something wrong, quickly covered her mouth.
"If it's done according to my budget, there shouldn't be a problem, right?」Seeing Shan Yao's flustered expression, Lelouch, who had heard some clues, said coldly.
" Uh... that's..."
[Eh?!] It wasn't my fault! We are already a big organization! Seeing that Shan Yao was looking at him, Yucheng hurriedly threw the hot potato back to Shan Yao.
[Is it an exception to play as an old veteran and invite newbies around?]」Kallen, who was flipping through a book, said casually.
[I said you…!] Yucheng shouted at Kallen with a displeased expression.
"I know where you went.」
[Eh? Is that so?" Yucheng was panicking, afraid that Kallen would say that he had brought them to a nightclub to enjoy themselves. Of course, he couldn't help but call for a hostess.
"Humph... In short," Lelouch snorted coldly and said in a deep voice,"From today onwards, Shan Yao will be in charge of finance."」
[Wait! I've always been in charge of the finances! " You want to…" Yucheng jumped up from the sofa unwillingly.
"If you want to be trusted, then show the corresponding results.」Lelouch said calmly, but his gaze was on the contents of the letters.
[Is it your turn to say that?] A fellow who claimed to be his companion but didn't even dare to show his face!」Yu Cheng spoke without restraint. Everyone hurriedly signaled Yu Cheng with their eyes to stop talking, but he ignored everyone.
[What's going on! ZERO! Ah!"
[Hey! Jade City! Stop talking! It was your fault, why did you blame ZERO!」Kallen said angrily to Yucheng when she heard that Yucheng blamed Lelouch.
" Wait a minute, Yucheng, what are you..."
[What is ZERO's true colors? That shouldn't be a problem, right? ZERO had the ability to defeat Cornelia. The leader of our Black Knights! Do you need anything else?"
[If you feel that the Black Knights are no longer able to tolerate you, you can withdraw.」Lelouch said coldly.
[What? You bastard!"
[Hey, ZERO, that's too…]
[You'd better understand one thing. If you feel that you are not suitable to work under me, you can withdraw at any time. I will not force you to stay. The Black Knights didn't need people who didn't follow orders.」
Ignoring the shocked crowd, Lelouch took the letter and returned to his room.
" Hey... how is it..." Yucheng stared at them.
[This…]
" We were originally a team of straight people, although Kallen, as her younger sister, doesn't mind..."
"It's all because you gave him the position of the second-generation leader!」Yucheng said hatefully to Shan Yao.
[When we were in Narita, everyone also...]
" But that's close to intimidation..." the blue-haired Inoue said awkwardly.
[He actually kept it a secret from us officers...]
Lelouch thought as he looked at the resume in his notebook. (I've narrowed it down to these 12 people. Now, let's see which card it is.) As expected, there was still a need to meet and negotiate?）
Knock, knock, knock…There was a knock on the door. Lelouch quickly picked up the mask on the table and asked,"Who is it?」
" It's me..." Kallen's voice came from outside the door. She sounded hesitant. " Erm... I'm really sorry for what I said earlier. However, Yucheng and the others didn't do it on purpose... Please don't be angry..." Kallen's voice sounded a little pleading. She was afraid that once Lelouch got angry, he would leave the Black Knights. If that happened, the entire Black Knights would collapse!
[Got it.] Lelouch said indifferently.
Hearing that Lelouch didn't really want to say anything to her, Kallen felt upset."Then, I'll go first."」
Lelouch looked at Macir on the table. After much consideration, he opened the web page and typed in a mess of code to connect to a video call. Soon, someone appeared in front of him.
"Master ZERO, why did you call us?」A burly man with a beard and a camouflage suit appeared on the screen.
[How are the Avengers?]
"Don't worry, my lord. The killers are definitely at the top of the league! I can listen to your orders at any time now!」The burly man said respectfully.
"Just in time. Send some men over immediately and have them secretly join the Black Knights. Don't let anyone know that they are my subordinates. Kill those who leak the information!」When he said 'kill', the burly man's body clearly trembled. He was clearly shocked by this word!
[Yes!] My lord! I won't let you down!" After saying that, he cut off the communication.
Closing the webpage, Lelouch leaned back in his chair, feeling exhausted. He picked up the cloak on the chair and left.
It was already around 10 o'clock when he returned home. Worried about Na Nali's fever, Lelouch gently walked into her room.
[Brother.]
The moment the door opened, Na Nali felt that Lelouch had returned. She propped herself up.
" The fever seems to have subsided..." Lelouch walked to the bed and touched Na Nali's forehead with the back of his hand.
[I just…wanted to act coquettishly.]」Na Nali said softly.
[Acting coquettishly?]
"I keep feeling that…recently, the distance between me and my brother is getting further and further.」Na Nali grabbed Lelouch's hand and held it tightly.
[Oh…]
[So, it's just that my body wants to be taken care of by my brother...]
" Don't worry, no matter what happens, I will always be by your side. Na Nali."
[Then…can I make some willful requests?」Na Nali said.
[What?]
Na Nali's fair face suddenly turned red, and her grip on Lelouch's hand tightened. Would her brother stay? [Tonight…Brother, can you sleep with me?] If I sleep alone like this, I feel like I'll have that dream again…Besides, brother hasn't been by my side often recently. I want to see brother's sleeping face when I wake up in the morning.」
「……」
[Well, okay? Brother?" Na Nali ignored Lelouch's reaction and pulled him into the blanket.
" Hmm..." Lelouch had no choice but to take off his coat and lie down beside Na Nali in his shirt. He allowed Na Nali to lie on his chest and caress his face.
The next day, Lelouch quickly confirmed the meeting with the Capital. This was the result of his consideration for an entire night. No one would complain about his lack of supplies. Moreover, with the beautiful Royal Sister Cornelia as a guarantee that she would not hinder him, Lelouch would not let go of such an opportunity.
He carried his bag and walked out of his house." Are you serious?" "You want to ask me for help?"
"Ah... I want to use the hint you gave as a starting point. No matter what Jingdou's intentions are, I want to obtain the power of those people.」Lelouch said to C.C., who was wearing a school uniform.
"If that's your wish, if it's necessary for your survival, I can help you.」
I need, C.C. I need you." Lelouch stopped and looked at C.C.
C.C. did not have any expression, but his eyelids closed slightly before opening again."Understood."」
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In the foggy ruins, Lelouch was waiting. A car quickly drove over and stopped in front of him.
"Master should have ordered us to bring the other officers along.」The driver inside lowered the glass and said.
" Just in case... I'll let them stand guard in the surroundings. I'll call them immediately. " But before that…" As the eyes of the mask opened quickly, a blood-red bird soared!
In an SUV that was driving at high speed, he said,"We've been driving for a long time. Do we still have to drive?!」Yu Cheng said uneasily.
"Calm down a little. This is ridiculous.」
" Uh... what... what's wrong?!" Suddenly, the bottom of the car shook. They quickly saw through the window that the car was rising!
"I've brought you many inconveniences. Master has been waiting for you for a long time.」
Everyone got out of the car and looked out of the tempered glass! Mechanized iron fortresses surrounded more than half of Mount Fuji!!!
[This is... the Fuji mine!]
"You're lying! Hey! How could he be in such a place…"
" But there's no mistake... this mountain, this shape..."
" So... there's Sakuradite down there?! It was the fuse that triggered the war! If there are intruders, they will be killed without mercy…"
[The sphere of influence has actually expanded to such a place…Kyoto is indeed powerful!]」Shan Yao sighed.
[It's ugly, isn't it?] An old voice suddenly rang in everyone's ears,"The beautiful mountains and clear waters of the past, Mount Fuji, famous for its clear water, green and rich spiritual peaks... This is the submission to the Empire. How pathetic is the attitude of Japan, which is still alive but constantly humiliated…I apologize for not showing my face, but ZERO, you feel the same way. I have to find out who you are! Let me see your true colors!」
Suddenly, as soon as he finished speaking, four Knightmares drove in! The black muzzle of the machine gun was aimed at everyone!
[Please wait!] Kallen opened her arms to protect ZERO." ZERO has brought us strength and victory, this…"
[Shut up! Who is Fan?" The old man shouted to stop the fan.
" Yes, it's me..." Fan wanted to quickly answer.
[Go and take off ZERO's mask.」He had already given an imposing order.
Shan wanted to look at ZERO. She hesitated for a moment before moving her feet. [I'm sorry, ZERO. But I also want to believe you, so please let me believe you.」
[Fan Want!] Kallen shouted anxiously.
The moment the mask was taken off, everyone was stunned! As her beautiful long hair fluttered…
ZERO was actually such a beautiful…woman?!
[W-woman?!]
[How is that possible…]
[A woman?!]
Where's Lelouch? Kallen thought in surprise, but she couldn't ask.
[The woman over there, you're not Japanese, are you?」
"Yes, the representative of Kyoto, Kirihara Taizo.」C.C. said expressionlessly.
[What?! We can't let anyone who knows Daren's background live!」
[Not to mention that he's not Japanese!]
The bodyguards in black who had been standing on both sides immediately took out their pistols and aimed them at the Black Knights!
[Wait…wait! This has nothing to do with me!" The most cowardly Yu Cheng was the first to shout.
Suddenly, one of the Knighthood on both sides launched an attack, destroying the other three Knighthood in the blink of an eye!
He pointed his gun at the two bodyguards in black. "Also, your methods and thoughts are too outdated. That's why trash like you can't win and can only be dogs that drag out an ignoble existence!」Lelouch's arrogant voice came through the loudspeaker behind the mask.
Kirihara Taizo heard that he, and even the entire capital, had been called trash?! Or was it a dog that was trying to live an ignoble life? The old man gripped his walking stick tightly. Although he really wanted to kill this rude man, he could only control the knight!
「ZERO？!」Everyone looked at ZERO, who was wearing the exact same outfit!
" Wha... when!" The two security guards immediately aimed their guns at Lelouch, but Lelouch was already one step ahead of them. He took out his silver M1911A1. Two intense gunshots were fired, and the two security guards 'heads were blown into a big hole! He fell straight to the ground, blood soaking the ground!
The Black Knights looked at this man in disbelief.
"Kirihara Taizo, one of the participants in the Skura Dite mining business..." Lelouch jumped off the knightmar and walked toward the old man sitting in the sedan chair with his gun. "The founder of Kirihara Industries and the mastermind behind the Shuki regime. However, after his defeat, he became an active supporter of the colony's domination, known as the 'traitorous slave Kirihara'. However, your true identity is the authority of the six families in the capital, who manage the national resistance organization. Overtly obeying? What a safe method. As you have guessed, I am not Japanese.」
Lelouch's words shocked Shan Yao and the others. They stared at Lelouch with wide eyes.
[Really?] No wonder he didn't let us see his face…"
[You are not a Japanese, why do you want to fight? What are you trying to do?"
[Britania's collapse!]
"That kind of thing... do you think it can be achieved?!」
[Yes! I have a reason why I must do it! "Hehehehe..." Lelouch laughed evilly and reached out to take off his mask."Fortunately, it's you."」
Kirihara Taizo's eyes widened when he saw the man's face! As if he had seen something terrifying, his eyes stared fixedly at Lelouch.
The corners of his eyes twitched as he said with a trembling voice," You…"
[Long time no see, Kirihara!]
[As expected, she was sent to that family eight years ago as a sacrifice…]
[I was under your care at that time.]
"If the target isn't me, do you want to take him as a hostage?」
"How is that possible? If it was anyone else who saw my face, they would have died!」
"Has the seed from eight years ago bloomed? Hahahahaha!!!!!!!!!」Kirihara Taizo laughed heartily!
[Damn it, I can't see it!] Yucheng wanted to walk up to see Lelouch, but Kallen stopped him in his tracks, ready to knock him down at any moment.
[Hahahahaha!!!!!! Fan wants!"
[Yes!]
[This person is undoubtedly an enemy of the Britanians! I also accept the reason why he doesn't want to show his face! I can promise you, follow ZERO! I will also assist in the concealment of intelligence and the search for the stronghold!」Kirihara Taizo said enthusiastically.
[Thank you very much!]
[Thank you, Kirihara-kun.]
[Lord Kagura misses you very much.」Kirihara Taizo looked at Lelouch with a smile.
"Is that so? Please send my regards." Lelouch said in a deep voice.
[Hehehe…In order to obtain power, you can even use the people who love you? Was he going to step on it? The Path of Asura?"
[You've already set foot on it, haven't you?!]」
Everything began from this. The Black Knights would truly become the organization described by Lelouch in the future!
At this moment, the Demon King was completely awakened!
Those who obstructed him could only become the undead under his feet! Every step he took was a bloody footprint. When he really sat on the throne, all he could see was a mountain of corpses under the throne! And the sea of blood!
(End of Today)
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