Chapter 20: Time out.
Pendragon, 10:30 am
Voices in the darkness.
"Look! She moved! "
"Good thing ... I was afraid she was dead."
"She's opening her eyes!"
When Milly regained her senses she saw two pairs of eyes intent on staring at her: one was the girl who had almost invested shortly before, the other a blonde girl with long hair.
"Where am I?" She asked, confused.
"At our home. You were unconscious, I did not know what to do, so I brought you here."
"Who are you?"
"My name is Pepperoni, she is Carpaccio." The black-haired explained.
"I am…"
"Milly Ashford, the journalist. We know who you are. "
Of course ... I can not appear on TV and claim to remain anonymous.
"You woke up in time," said Carpaccio.
"For what?"
"The empress is about to give a speech on TV."
"I have to see it right away! Where's the TV? "
"In the diningroom."
"Take me there right away!"
Carpaccio and Pepperoni escorted their guest into the dining room, furnished with some paintings on the walls, a wooden table with around 6 chairs and a large-screen television. A superimposed inscription on a blue background read:
SPEECH ON UNIFIED NETWORKS IN THE WORLD VISION OF CORNELIA LI BRITANNIA, 100th EMPRESS OF THE HOLY EMPIRE OF BRITANNIA
The overprint was substituted for the imperial flag, with Hall Hail Britannia, the anthem of Britannia in the background. Once this is over, Cornelia appears on the screen, standing in front of a podium equipped with a microphone; next to her were Defense Minister Esdeath and Prime Minister Leila Breisgau; the first had an impassive air, and wore her high uniform; the second seemed insecure.
"Good afternoon. The incidents of the empire have happened an unprecedented historical fact: the question we are alone or not in the universe has been answered: huge alien spaceships have come to our planet from space; their origin and their intent are unknown to us, at least for now. Although it is understandable that many of us are caught up in doubts and fears, you should absolutely not commit reckless acts or be governed by fear. If you feel the need to leave the cities, please do it in an orderly manner. "
Weiswolf, 7:35 pm
"The word to the prime minister, Leila Breisgau."
To me?
Leila thought, surprised.
Cornelia stepped aside, inviting her to speak. Hesitating, he positioned himself before the podium, initially remaining silent and keeping her gaze low.
What's up, Leila? Too many blowjobs damaged your vocal cords?
Esdeath thought, mocking.
Tokyo, 3:40 am
"Why do not her talk?" Rias asked curiously.
"I have no idea ..." Her mother answered.
"She has not spoken in public for 13 years ... Not even after being named premier has held talks. It's rusty. "Kiba said.
"Are you sure?" Xenovia asked him.
"Yes ... It can happen after a long period of inactivity."
Weiswolf,7:40 pm
Leila knew she could not remain silent, had to reassure the audience. So he took courage and began to speak:
"Citizens, as the empress has just announced to you, and as many of you have seen, alien spaceships have appeared on various cities of the Earth. We count about 50 aircraft, one in orbit and 49 located above Pendragon, Paris, Tokyo, Luoyang and other cities. They are about 27 kilometers large, according to the latest information received. So far, no communication has been received from aliens, so we can not determine whether they are friendly or hostile. When in doubt, I invite you to stay at home and keep calm. "
Other than being at home ... They have escape quickly!
She thought Ajatar.
"Do not panic. If the aliens wanted to attack us they would have already done so. If you think it is necessary to move to places far from the spacecraft. "
That said, she stepped aside, leaving Esdeath a seat, who gave her a contemptuous look before speaking:
"Following the appearance of the above-mentioned spaceships over various cities of the world, I placed the imperial army in an early warning state. However, I would like to point out that these are purely precautionary measures, and there is no reason to believe, at least for now, that them have hostile intentions. We are trying to establish communication with them, but so far our attempts do not give results. If things turn to the worst you are asked to reach the nearest air raid shelters, so that you do not get involved in any clashes. "
If they have time to reach them.
Ashley thought, and then glanced at the small crowd gathered in the broadcast room. Besides him were also present Harley, a pair of his subordinates (Simon and Kuzan), Marianne vi Britannia, Shiho, Evergreen, Ajatar and Yaeko.
Earth orbit
As I thought, those fools do not suspect anything at all ...
Gerel thought, who was also watching the speech.
"My lady, energy weapons are loaded. We only await your order. "A cyborg informed her.
"Perfect ... But first I want to send a message to that fetid mob. We can fit into their transmissions, right? "
"Yup."
"Then do it!"
"At your orders, divine Gerel."
Pendragon, 10:50 am
Milly, Carpaccio and Pepperoni were still watching TV, when a woman with long blond hair, red eyes wearing a blue overalls with the Imperial Space Agency logo on her left breast and the British flag on her right shoulder, materialized on the screen ; she was seated on a throne and had a triumphant look on her face.
"Who is that?" Asked Pepperoni.
"I have not the faintest idea." Carpaccio answered.
"Inhabitants of planet Earth, who speaks to you is Gerel, sovereign of the Rathúnas empire and creator of the geass." Gerald said.
Tokyo
"She said ... Creator of the geass?" Xenovia asked, surprise.
"Yes ... The power with which Lelouch enslaved me and my family years ago!" Venelana answered, furious.
Weiswolf
"Where are her transmitting?" Esdeath asked.
"Surely from the mother ship ... The one in orbit!" Her secretary answered.
"After 2000 years I was freed from the place where my enemies had locked me up! Now the time has come to fulfill my revenge! "
"I warned you! Why did not you listen to me? "Ajatar asked.
"But revenge for what? It's the first time they come here, right? "Revy asked, surprised.
"I have no idea ... In any case we'd better move to the shelter!" Eda said.
"Do you have a shelter?" Asked Nadie.
The blonde nodded.
"A bomb shelter built at the time of the war between Britannia and the Euro Universe."
"Then let's go now!" Exclaimed Roberta.
"My dear brother, Bölcs, had come to you in peace, and you as a thank you have brutally killed him! Then you have been saved thanks to the betrayal of my subjects, but today you will receive the right punishment! Those who remain will have to submit to my authority! "
So Ajatar was telling the truth!
She thought Kyoko, appalled.
I'm scared…
Anchovy thought, with tears in her eyes.
"I like this thing less and less!" Exclaimed Pepperoni, worried.
Milly got up from the table and ran away.
"Where are you going?" Carpaccio asked her, then fling himself to his pursuit.
Exit outdoors Milly looked up at the sky. In the lower part of the ship there was an opening in the form of an overturned lotus flower and in the middle of it there was a strange blue light.
"What's the matter with you?" Carpaccio asked.
Milly pointed to the aircraft in the sky and she looked up.
What happen?
She wondered, intimidated.
Suddenly, a laser beam sprang from the ship, destroying the imperial palace in an instant, then generating an explosion that began to expand in all directions, devastating everything on its path.
They were still watching Gerel's speech when the walls of the underground shelter were shaken by a strong vibration.
"What's up?" Koneko asked, scared.
"Tokyo is destroyed." Akeno answered, dark in the face.
"Activate the Damocles! That launches FLEIJA warheads against the spaceships!" Cornelia ordered.
"One moment! Damocles is a property of the Ministry of Defense! The order of launch is up to me! "Protested Esdeath.
"But do you think it's time to think about certain things? The world is under attack!" Exclaimed Leila.
"I do not get over anyone, not even the empress!" The blue woman said nervously.
"We must eradicate the alien threat as soon as possible! And remember you're my employee! "The empress intervened.
"Damocles has been destroyed!" Yaeko exclaimed, leaving everyone present.
"Are you sure?" Shiho asked.
The woman nodded.
"A huge ray coming from space has disintegrated it!"
"Shit!" Cornelia cursed.
"And it's not just that, unfortunately ... The spaceships opened fire, destroying entire cities in an instant! "Evergreen interjected.
"Such as?"
"Tokyo, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Pendragon and other cities have been razed to the ground!"
Shocked, Cornelia fell to her knees.
God…
She thought, horrified.
Leila, Esdeath and Marianne were also chilled, as it had just happened, as did the others present.
"My lady, the first part of the plan was successfully completed. Now we need to start the second one. "
Gerel licked her lips, then ordered:
"Start the invasion!"