Chapter 9: Sakura Mito and Blooded Knight's Plans

Everything and one was ready within the Black Knights. A handful was standing in Area 11 (Japan) to help Urabe on gathering information and run operations here while Zero takes the rest of the forces to the EU. Those that are staying understand the reasons and get more support from the EU & possibility of Peace Mark. Those two giving the Black Knights aid would change a lot of things, in a big way.

Heading to the EU, was a big mission of great importance, and would gladly follow the new Zero into the fires of Hell if they can. They were all inspired by the white king and pink princess on this journey of removing corruption from the face of the world.

We now see, Kallen and Benio watching the last of everything be parked along with the soldiers & workers within Black Knights sharing a good meal after the hard work they have done.

"It's funny you know, Big Sis. I never picture seeing Japanese and Britannians working together after what happened with the Black Rebellion," Benio admitted but was happy on seeing a big chance coming along.

"Me either, not when I was following the first Zero. But with this new one and a former princess, I think there's a good chance of that, a very big chance on that," Kallen said with a smirk on her face.

It was very true. This new Zero is charismatic and has a flare for dramatics like the last one but seems more open-minded and bold in more ways than one. It was like, he was a completely different, almost inhuman bit.

Not so far away, we can see a certain green-haired witch who smiled a bit on seeing the new members of the Black Knights enjoying themselves before the big mission comes. They are ready to follow their leader, the White King to Hell if he ordered it which she hopes he doesn't order.

CC could tell that Azmodan would bring chances here to this world and would cause very deep havoc onto VV & Charles. She knows that she would have to deal with an old friend of hers down the line but a great part of her didn't care now. At this moment, she only cares about supporting and helping her friend, very much as well.

CC had once wished if Azmodan was human and he would make a contract with her but he won't follow along with the end part - gaining her Code. No, he would find a way and keep on surpassing the limits of those around him & himself. She was happy of her friend was a demon and was far different than anyone she had met & know. If he wasn't a demon and she Code Bear, then they won't even meet as it was because of those two facts of who they are, which is why they meet in the first place.

"Fate can be a cruel and mysterious thing but entertaining as well, huh? You are right on that, Azmodan," CC thought to herself with a happy smile on her face.

Speaking of which, where was Azmodan/Zero?

With Azmodan

"So are you Zero-sama's brother or Zero-sama? Do you have the same goals?" A certain girl questioned which left the Prince of Lust a bit puzzled for a second on what was going on.

The said was in her mid-teens, 15 at the best guess who had black hair that was kept in two ponytails and green eyes. Her appearance was like a royal princess or mito priestess, or both rolled up into one. She wears a pinkish blouse that has detached sleeves along with a red miniskirt.

This was Kaguya Sumeragi, the young headmistress of the Kyoto House and a big supporter of the Black Knights.

Azmodan/Zero was going to meet up with CC and Kallen in order to meet the Mother of Guren but he got a rope up into listening to this girl who surprised him with much she was asking him. One would say she was a fangirl with a big crush, which is true but she has a strong charism aura around her and her intelligence would be scary if someone pushes her. Something to keep an eye on and reminds the prince of a few back homes.

"In order; in a way yes, you can say that I'm Zero's brother who has become the next one. My goals are similar but different from my brother. Now I shall free Japan from the corrupted empire's rule to later reform a new nation, destroy the corruption around the world, remove the snake that keeps on poisoning the world, and bring that future for all of us to walk together while not being afraid of searching that future because of the emperor," Azmodan/Zero explained, his words deeply surprising the black-haired mito princess deeply.

Now Azmodan has never met Lelouch but was told of him by CC and had this feeling that the pair would get along just fine. Of course, some problems but the Prince of Lust had a feeling he could help the exile prince to more ground level and think clearly as well. He promised Euphemia to have her true family, her siblings; Cornelia, Lelouch, and Nunnally reunited one day.

This deeply surprised, impressed, and inspired Kaguya by this new Zero's words. A true leader is worth following behind and something else as well.

"Then I would make sure the remains of Kyoto House shall support you fully, Zero. We may have limitations but Lord Kirihara still has strings and was able to avoid being captured like me," Kaguya said, having her mind made up and would give her full support to this White Zero.

"Good...and sorry about the others," Azmodan/Zero said.

"It's okay, the others know the risk. Lord Kirihara, himself as well. He said after seeing your two speeches that not only Japan itself can return to her new glory but also the world itself one day," Kaguya explained.

The white-suited Zero nodded his head, knowing that others were counting on him now. They need hope and a miracle, big time.

"Of course, a great king like yourself would need like any ruler, a queen," Kaguya happily remarked, clapping her hands together.

Azmodan blinked a couple of times behind his mask and was surprised by such a board stalemate. And can smell her desire, like a sweet flower or from a sakura tree. He would have to keep an eye on her for the time being, maybe both of his eyes.

"I would...keep that in mind, Lady Kaguya," Azmodan/Zero said in pure respect and a small bow, like a gentleman to his lady.

Kaguya smiled cheerfully at that.

"She deeply reminds me of Charlie, Ameri, and Miku back home. Cheerful like Charlie, smart like Ameria, and high plans for me like Miku. I'm just glad she's not like a certain Princess of Greed, yeah that would be very scary," Azmodan thought, rubbing the back of his neck and feeling a shiver in his back as he had a strong feeling that he would meet some of his fellow new generation of royal sins down the line.

But first thing first.

"Well now...I think I should get ready to meet Rakshata as she and her crew would be arriving soon," Azmodan/Zero said, changing the subject.

"Yes, if you don't mind; we make one stop before heading to France," Kaguya said.

"What's that?" Azmodan/Zero asked.

"A stop at China, I have a friend who can be a great help for us in the future but I need to be sure if we still have those loyal to the empress on our side," Kaguya explained, making good sense.

Azmodan cupped his mask chin in thought and saw good points on that. Due to the empress being young, the High Eunuchs rule the Chinese Federation in and pretty shity way as well. Those old birds are pure vultures in the making and don't care about the people but allow them to suffer and take more of royal power, making the empress title little more than a figurehead.

The Prince of Lust has some plans in mind for those damn vultures when in fully in China and gain support from the empress & her allies. So this could work in the long run to become a bit short in his favor.

"I don't see a problem with that request of a simple stop to say hello to your friend, Lady Kaguya. I would happily grant you that request," Azmodan/Zero said, much to Kaguya's surprise and happiness.

"Oh thank you, Zero!" Kaguya thanked.

"Hehehe, you are most welcome," Azmodan/Zero said with a smirk and chuckled escaping his lips in amusement.

The Son of the King of Lust has a lot of work ahead of him but has a feeling that the plans would give birth to grand rebellion & revolution, much better than the Black Rebellion. He vows to make this one be completed and see it fulfilled to the end.

A drawn shall rise and onwards towards the future.

Somewhere else - Africa (South Region)

Within Africa on a train, heading to the next location of Britannian's new area after a military advisor completely destroyed the enemies. We see the Knight of Eleven - Suzaku looking outwards from the window as the train goes by.

"Sir, is the advisor alright?" One of the troopers asked.

"He's fine...you may go now," Suzaku said in an uncaring tone of voice and blake look on his face.

"Yes sir," The trooper said, taking his leave of guard duty.

Once the trooper was gone, Suzaku unlocks the security door to the military advisor's private room and soon saw the said advisor grasping for some water.

"Suzaku...please would give me some water...," The military advisor grasped weakly as he tried to reach out, showing his left arm gloved in a black glove.

"I'm begging you...I need water," The military advisor begged, being weaker and weaker while struggling to fight something that was controlling him like a puppet on the strings for some odd reason.

"Help me..."

Suzaku just glared at the military advisor with deep hatred, knowing who he really was and the orders given to him. The emperor explained to him his news and his first mission as a KoR to do. Watch over the exiled prince and make sure he doesn't slip up, the metal torture was needed. The emperor's son would be the best bait to bring in CC for his plans and opponent against the new Zero.

However, the Blooded Knight has his own plans to end the White Masked Man of Miracles to save his princess. And later would free Nunnally of the pain of having an older brother.

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AN: Final update for Azmodan's harem will come out soon