Chapter 29: Tense debate, part 2.

Somewhere in the Chinese Federation the great eunuchs were meeting in a meeting room and animatedly discussing Charles' proposal.

"Can we really trust Britannia?" Zhao wondered.

"Our relations with the British have been tense since their invasion of Japan in August 2010. This offer of alliance seems to me decidedly suspect, especially after our blitz in Kyushu." Cheng affirmed.

"Gentlemen, the situation has changed. Now the enemy is aliens, not Britannia. Even now those creatures have taken away vast territories, and at this rate our country is destined to succumb. I would think before refusing such an advantageous offer. " Gao explained.

"We could ask for the return of Cambodia in exchange for the alliance." Xia proposed.

"Cambodia ... India is lost, like Indochina and the islands, not to mention large portions of our metropolitan territory." Cai replied.

"One more reason to accept the British proposal." Tong said.

Suddenly a noise alarmed them. Everyone looked up. Technically they should have been safe, being located in an underground bunker. They were very mistaken: after a few minutes, in fact, a kind of bullet-drill fell from the ceiling onto the table which generated a large explosion, killing everyone present.


"Collaborate with Britannia? I hope you are kidding, Zero! " Todoh said, resentful.

"Why?" The masked retorted.

"For seven years Britannia has occupied Japan, our homeland, plundering its resources and trampling the rights of its citizens ... When it does not massacre them. The only idea of joining it is pure blasphemy! " Nagisa exclaimed.

"Do you think aliens will give you better treatment? You will pass from the pan to the embers! " Zero said.

"Or worse ... We could end up in the pot if those creatures turned out to be cannibals!" Rakshata intervened.

"Exactly. This is not the time to let ourselves be guided by past grudges, we must fight together for the survival of mankind! Otherwise it will have to undergo extraterrestrial rule for centuries, if not millennia."

"Zero is right ... Even if the idea makes me sick, we still have to collaborate with the British." Urabe admitted, looking down.

"Ok but ... How to act?" Dietard asked.

"First we have to track down Cornelia."

"It's your lucky day, then."

"What do you mean, Ohgi?"

"The research team just contacted me ... They took it."

Behind the mask Lelouch smiled, satisfied.

"Take her here." He ordered.


Earth orbit

"Operations are proceeding well, Commander Atvar. The great eunuchs, the rulers of the Chinese Federation, have just been eliminated. Now it will plunge into chaos, and it will be even easier for us to spread in its territories."

"Great job, Straha. News of the Grays?"

"None, sir."

So they don't intend to help the Earthlings ... Or at least not yet.

"Better this way. More news?"

"Manchuria has fallen, as has the Australian east coast. We are advancing in Africa and India."

"Perfect ... At this rate it will take a few weeks, at most a few months to bend the Earthlings."

"Sure." Straha nodded, though in his heart he wasn't so sure of success. Despite the initial surprise in various areas, the Earthlings offered fierce resistance, which did not bode well for the duration of the conflict.

I can only hope that my fears are unfounded ...