Chapter 110: Leila I.

Chiburijima Island, 8pm

"Why doesn't he come back?" Ohgi asked, worried.

"Between Tokyo and Pendragon there are eight hours of distance, both outward and return. Not to mention the time Le… "Dietard paused, remembering Kaguya's presence in the drying room.

"I meant Zero to negotiate with Emperor Charles. In addition to this traveling by plane in a similar situation is extremely dangerous, there is the risk of being attacked by alien aviation. "

"Are you saying he may never come back?"

"As far as I know, by now his jet will have already been shot down."

"Nothing proves it. Maybe he managed to get to Pendragon, or wherever the emperor is hiding ... "Todoh speculated.

"In that case we have to hope that the negotiations on the status of Japan go through." Asahina-san said.

"If you hope that your homeland will gain independence, I advise you not to count too much on it."

"What do you mean, Dietard?"

"That when this war is over, assuming it ends in human victory, it is highly probable that Japan will be incorporated by Euro-Britannia."

"We are not fighting for this, but to restore independence to our homeland."

"A lost cause, I'm afraid…. The Chinese Federation has fallen, Europia and Britannia are allies now, the Black Knights are decimated. Moreover, after months, perhaps years of alien rule, the Japanese themselves will prefer to stay under Euro-British rule. "

"I'm afraid you are right ... However this war ends, Japan will hardly regain independence." Todoh admitted, earning an amazed look from his companions.

"I think so too." Ryoga gave him support.

"Are you crazy, by any chance? Should we resign ourselves to living under British rule?" Nagisa asked, scandalized.

"The alternative is alien domination ... And then the empire abolished the number system."

"Even if I don't trust British, you have to be realistic. We are with our hands tied. " Urabe said, looking down.


Great ... The black knights are resigning themselves to the evidence.

Thought Darlton, who had overheard everything.

Satisfied, he walked away from the tent, shortly bumping into his son David, a boy with short auburn hair and yellow eyes.

"David ... How did the patrol ride go?"

"I didn't see any enemy spaceships, thankfully. I understand that aliens are not interested in tiny archipelagos like this. "

"Better for us, we'll sleep soundly."

"For now ... But as long as the invaders control half of the planet we will never be safe."

"True, son. But to drive them off the Earth it will take years, seasoned with destruction and countless victims. "

"The alternative is surrender, and that would mean accepting the ultimate submission of the human species."

"Never this, David ... We will not give up, we will fight to the last to free the Earth!"

"And in this regard ... I feel useless here." The young man admitted, letting out a sigh of discomfort.

"What would you say?"

"My brothers are fighting on the Siberian front, and in the meantime I am here twiddling my thumbs ... I am a pilot too, I can and I want to give my contribution!" He said, annoyed.

"Don't get depressed. Sooner or later your time will come. " His father reassured him.


Meanwhile, Euphemia was walking around the camp when she ran into Constance, an emissary of Europia. For a few minutes the two girls stared at each other without saying a word, then the European said:

"Can you explain to me why you never take off your wig?"

"My hair is real!" Retorted the third princess, angrily.

"With that color it is normal for me to have doubts ..."

"Forget it ... I am Euphemia, third imperial princess of Britannia."

"Constance de Winter, officer of the European army, aide to the late General Gene Smilas."

"How did he die?"

"He was killed by a maneuver."

"You mean a person manipulated by reptilians?"

"Obvious."

The rose-haired girl looked around in anguish.

"What if they nest here too? What if they waited for the right moment to kill us? "

"For now they haven't manifested yet… I mean not around here. And it is better, in some cases, not to lose your temper. "

"It's easy for her to talk ... But it's different for me, since Suzaku disappeared I have always been anxious."

"Suzaku…. I've heard this name before. "

"He is the son of Genbu, the last prime minister of Japan."

"Ah ... The suicidal."

Euphy started to argue that he had been murdered by his own son, but why reveal such a thing to a former enemy of her homeland?

"That one." He said simply.

"I know he made a career in the British army ..."

"More precisely, he has reached the rank of sergeant major."

"If I were him I would be ashamed ... Enlisting in the ranks of an invading army and slaughtering one's compatriots fighting for the freedom of their nation is criminal!"

Enraged, Euphemia clenched her fists.

"He wanted to stop the killings!"

"By slaughtering his people?"

"He's a soldier, he just did his job!"

"A dirty job."

Disrespected, Euphie turned on her heels and left.

Bitch! Who is she to judge him?

She thought furiously.


Weiswolf, 1:15 pm

Leila was in her room, lying on the bed. She was intent on staring at the ceiling with a bewildered look.

I did it, I got the support of the army. I am now the undisputed leader of Europia.

She let out a sigh, then rolled over on her side.

The fate of the nation ... Indeed, of all humanity also depends on me. Will I be able to preserve the existence of my species?

She wondered, worried.

At that moment someone knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

"Hi little sister!" Ioan greeted her as she entered.

"Ioan .. Were you looking for me?" She asked.

"They told me that you managed to get the support of the general staff by engaging in a fight with Esdeath. I wanted to congratulate you. "

"Thank you." The blonde girl said, not showing the slightest emotion.

"I'm sorry I didn't see the duel, but when they informed me it was already over."

"Don't worry."

"I see you thoughtful, is something wrong?" Her stepbrother asked, noticing her expression.

"My obstacle course is just starting."

"What do you mean?"

"That I will have to give my all in the fight against the reptilians, and although I have obtained the support of the armed forces, I risk losing him in the first serious defeat. And in that case I would surely be fired. "

"It will not happen, you are a commander with the right papers, and you have valuable collaborators. By the way, since you are now the leader of Europia I should call you Her Majesty Leila I. "

Saying this he bowed.

That joke caused the girl to smile.

"I empress of Europia?"

"Why not? The people and the army are with you. "

"It was the ambition of Smilas and Napoleon before that, not mine."

"The old republic is now dead, and in an extreme emergency situation like this it is best to put democracy aside."

"I know ... In any case we will talk about it after the war, assuming that it ends in human victory."

"There is no rush."