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Cassius's Desire
In the Central Council Chamber in the EU, members of the council were meeting discussing the current status of what was going on, specifically Japan that was now independent and rebellions that were occurring in other Areas of Britannia with the empire itself responding.
"It's shocking that they actually succeeded," One of the council members said.
"Indeed, Area 11 is no more and it's now back to its original name of Japan," Another council member said.
"The Black Knights actually succeeded in defeating the forces of Britannia," Another council member said, "not only that, the one who was leading the forces of Britannia against Japan was Schneizel el Britannia."
"If Schneizel can be defeated like this, then perhaps we may have a chance to drive the Britannians out of the EU," Another member of the council said.
"Perhaps but we don't have people like Zero or Void on our side," Another member of the council said.
"True but I think we may an advantage on this," The first council member said.
"How do you figure?" The second council member asked.
"Japan was the biggest supplier of Sakuradite that powered their Knightmares and their other arsenal," The first council member said, "with Japan now freed from Britannia's control that supply has been cut off so they won't be able to use their arsenals so loosely. They'll have to conserve. Add to the fact that they have deal with other rebellions in all the Areas…"
"Right, they'll have to be careful where and when they use their Knightmares," The fourth council member said.
"Heh, they've been dependent on the Sakuradite that they had gain when they had Japan under their control," Another council member responded in glee.
"We can't be sure that it will be in our advantage," Another council member said, "yes it is true that because Japan is free, their supply of Sakuradite has been cut off but who is to say that they did not save plenty from before. They may still have the advantage. We cannot underestimate our enemies especially now that they lost to the Black Knights in Japan. They will push harder, be more aggressive and possibly become desperate and that can make them dangerous."
"I think you're overestimating them a bit," The first council member said.
"I'm just saying that we have to be careful not underestimate them," The other council member said, "If we're not careful, we could lose and not even realize it."
"Hey, how about this?" Another council member said, "What if we were ask help from the Black Knights?"
The other council members were surprised at the suggestion.
"You want to ask the Black Knights for help?" The second council member asked.
"Yes, why not," The other council member replied, "If we acquire their help, we will be able to defend the entire EU and drive the Britannians out."
"Okay even if we go through with it, how can we be sure that the Black Knights will be able to actually aid us?" The first council member asked.
Meanwhile at Weisswolf Castle, a young woman sitting in a desk looking over the schematics of the Knightmare Frames on her laptop being produced and it was Leila Malcal.
"So this is what they're planning," Leila said.
She was suddenly being contacted on her laptop and she looked a bit and then received the call. The screen showed Sayoko who was smiling.
"Hello Lady Leila," Sayoko greeted.
"Oh it's you Sayoko Shinozaki," Leila said, "well I figured you would contact me soon."
"Yes, I'm contacting you on behalf of my master, Zero," Sayoko said.
"Yes, I see," Leila said, "I must say that I'm impressed that you were able win the freedom for Japan. We were all surprised at what happened. I do want to give my congratulations for gaining independence for Japan."
"Thank you Lady Leila," Sayoko said, "this was thanks to the Black Knights as a whole as well as Peace Mark and the encouragement of those who support us."
"Good to know," Leila said with a nod, "now then, I assume you're contacting me because you or maybe I should say your masters, Zero and Void, want my answer to the proposal you offered when you visited me."
"That is correct," Sayoko said, "I assume that you made your decision."
"Yes," Leila said with a nod.
Chinese Federation
Within the Vermillion Palace, the High Eunuchs were in their meeting room and were sitting in their large table while sipping tea.
"It's absolutely shocking that the Black Knights were able to achieve victory over Prince Schneizel and his forces," Zhao Hao said.
"Yes, quite shocking," Gao Hai said as he shook his head, "it should not have been possible for them to win and yet, they did the impossible."
"Well we can't ignore the fact that they did have extra help," Cheng Zhong said, "that help would be of course Peace Mark."
"Hmph, didn't think that Peace Mark and the Black Knights would work together," Cai Lishi said.
"Well that also can't be helped," Xia Wang said, "from what we were able to gather, Peace Mark has been fighting against Britannia for some time as well. Not only that, they seem to have connections all over the world as well."
"And now it is likely that the Black Knights will use those connections as well," Cheng Zhong said, "hmph, how irritating."
"But still we should decide how we want to go about this," Xiang Sheng said, "we made an agreement with Prince Schneizel but we can also make a sort of deal with the Black Knights."
"Yes, we could probably use this situation to our advantage," Cai Lishi said, "either way the empress will be the key for our advantage and status."
"Ah yes," Tong Lum replied, "I suppose when the time comes, who shall we offer up that little girl to?"
"We should see how the Black Knights proceed," Huang Qian said, "should we keep allying ourselves with Prince Schneizel or do we ally ourselves with the Black Knights?"
"Either way, we profit and benefit," Gao Hai replied with a grin.
"That is true," Xia Wang replied.
The High Eunuchs laughed as they drank their teas.
Japan
In one of the rooms of the former Viceroy Palace, Kaguya was sitting on a desk and had a laptop on and the screen showed Xingke. Xingke was surprised to see Kaguya.
"Oh, this is unexpected," Xingke said.
"Hello there," Kaguya said with a smile, "it's nice to meet you Li Xingke. I am Kaguya Sumeragi. I am Zero's wife or should I say soon-to-be."
"You're his wife?" Xingke replied with a raised eyebrow, "Huh, I was not aware of this. I was told about you by Zero and Void but I was not told that you're Zero's spouse or maybe to be precise, his fiancé."
"Not to worry, it was just decided," Kaguya said with a smile, "it won't be long until it is official."
"I see," Xingke said, "anyway, I was aware that I was going to discuss things with you. So it's a pleasure to meet you Lady Kaguya."
"As to you Li Xingke," Kaguya said with a nod, "now then shall we start on the discussion?"
"Of course," Xingke replied with a nod and smile.
Meanwhile at the old Kururugi Family Shrine, a young looking young man with short brown slick back hair and gray eyes was standing and sighed sadly. Another man showed up and it was a middle aged man with grayish brown hair and gray eyes and was meeting up with the young man. The young man turned and faced the middle aged man.
"You're here Dad," The young man said.
"Yes, thank you for waiting son," The middle aged man replied.
"Not a problem," The young man said, "Were you able to find out about Suzaku?"
"Yes, I spoke with Lord Kirihara," The middle aged man said, "and it is not good."
"W-What happened?" The young man asked sounding nervous.
"It seems that Suzaku was taken into custody by Schneizel el Britannia," The middle aged man informed.
"I don't understand," The young man replied seemly confused, "Japan is now freed from Britannian occupation. Why is Suzaku in custody of Britannia?"
"The thing is… it seems that even with all that has occurred with the incident of the Special Zone and the revelations of Britannia's agency being the culprits of that heinous act, Suzaku fought for the Britannian forces," The middle aged man informed, "but there's more to that. From what was gathered by Lord Kirihara, Zero, and Void, Suzaku willfully fought for the Britannian forces but he disobeyed orders."
"I don't understand," The young man replied.
"During their negotiations, they asked Schneizel about Suzaku," The middle aged man said, "they were told by the second Britannian Prince that Suzaku was supposed to simply be on standby during the conflict but went against orders and acted on his own. As a result, he broke military protocol, got arrested by one of Britannia's Knights of the Round, and taken into custody."
The young man slumped as he was upset in hear what happened to Suzaku.
"Couldn't Zero or Void or even Euphemia negotiate Suzaku's release and have him in their custody instead?" The young man asked.
"Suzaku fought against the Black Knights and therefore fought against Japan gaining independence," The middle aged man said, "I'm certain they do not care what happens to him especially now that he is in Schneizel's custody."
"But surely, we could have talk this out with Suzaku and negotiated with Schneizel," The young man insisted.
"My son, you need to face facts," The middle aged man responded, "Suzaku fought as an enemy for Japan's independence. He would rather stay loyal to Britannia than to his own country. There is no defending what he has chosen to do and done and it is foolish to make excuses for them as well. He made the decision to be a soldier for Britannia and that is why we cut ties with him in the first place."
"No Dad, I was the only one who wouldn't cut ties with him," The young man said, "because regardless he's still family."
"He's the reason why his father is dead," The middle aged man said, "my brother, your uncle is dead because of what he did in which resulted the government be thrown in chaos and felt that they had to surrender since suffering the loss of its leader."
"And in which you, Lord Kirihara, and the others covered for him," The young man pointed out.
"Yes and look how he repaid us," The middle aged man responded bitterly and then he sighed, "Although, I suppose it matters not anymore since it's all been exposed by Zero and Void."
The young man was upset and shook his head.
"This is not right," The young man said, "it's not right at all."
"That may be how you feel but it is the reality of the situation," The middle aged man replied.
Meanwhile elsewhere, Momoka was at the underpass and was looking at the river feeling bitter.
"They're the worse," Momoka said angrily, "They should not be praised. The way I see it, they're no better than that murdering traitorous bastard Suzaku Kururugi."
"Momoka," A female voice called out.
Momoka turned and saw two young women.
"Oh, it's you two," Momoka said, "Kanako and Ryoka."
Kanako and Ryoka approached Momoka neither of the two young women were looking happy. Momoka was annoyed at the way they were looking at her.
"And what has got you two upset?" Momoka asked.
"We heard a little chatter from people in a certain area," Ryoka said.
"What are you talking about?" Momoka asked.
"Momoka, did you actually confront Euphemia and some of the Black Knights?" Kanako asked, "Including your brother?"
"Yes I did," Momoka responded, "So what?"
"Momoka, what the hell were you thinking?" Kanako asked, "What do you think you're doing going after the Black Knights and especially after what they have done for us, for Japan."
"Sickening Britannians are still here and I am not just talking about Euphemia," Momoka said angrily, "they need to go and never come back. We're not truly free if there's still Britannians lurking in this country."
Ryoka and Kanako shook their heads at the things Momoka said.
"Momoka, you need to let it go," Ryoka said, "Japan is free and the Britannians that are here are so few and none of them have any intention to try to take over and just want to be here as simply residents of our country, following our culture and laws."
"That does nothing for me," Momoka countered, "Britannians killed my family. I have no one left. I'm all alone. Neither of you have any idea what's that like."
"But you're not alone," Ryoka said, "You still have your brother Gen. He's still alive and is part of the Black Knights."
"My brother is dead to me!" Momoka responded angrily, "He betrayed me when he decided to be all friends with Euphemia and those other Britannians within the ranks of the Black Knights. I should have known as the Black Knights are the same group of people that admitted of killing Kusakabe and his men of the Japan Liberation Front. The same group of people who ran away like cowards when that stupid Special Zone was established by Euphemia and only came back out of convenience when people were being murdered because of Euphemia's stupidity and yet instead of publicly condemning her, they supported her and the people even those that suffered from the attack just went along with it and started cheering for her."
"And why wouldn't they after all that happened," Kanako replied, "we know what happened and no matter what you say and what is convenient for you, Euphemia is not at fault nor the Black Knights. They made it clear of where they stand."
"Why are you supporting them?" Momoka asked angrily, "Is it before of your brother, the same brother that turned his back on you and acted arrogant?"
"Shut up Momoka," Kanako replied strongly.
Momoka was shocked and taken aback by Kanako's tone and even Ryoka looked at Kanako surprised. Kanako gave a death glare to Momoka.
"Do not speak like you know about my brother," Kanako said glaring at Momoka, "You don't know anything about my brother nor what was going on with my family so do me a favor and shut your ignorant mouth about it."
Momoka was wide eyed at Kanako and stepped back.
"W-What the hell is with you?" Momoka asked upset.
"I said shut your mouth," Kanako said annoyed.
Momoka clenched her teeth in response.
Pendragon, Holy Britannian Empire
At the patio of the Pendragon Imperial Palace, Schneizel and Marrybell were sitting in a table and were having tea. They both were enjoying having their tea.
"This is a nice brew," Schneizel commented.
"Indeed," Marrybell said with a smile.
"So," Schneizel said as he placed his teacup on the coaster, "there was something you wanted to talk to me about."
"Yes Brother," Marrybell said as she placed her teacup down on her coaster.
"What is it?" Schneizel asked.
"Suzaku Kururugi," Marrybell said.
Schneizel raised an eyebrow hearing the name of the Honorary Britannian who was Euphemia's former knight.
"What about him?" Schneizel asked.
"I would like to have him released from prison and serve under me," Marrybell said.
Schneizel was surprised in what his younger half-sister had just requested.
"Marry, you can't be serious," Schneizel said.
"I am Schneizel," Marrybell said, "I would never make jokes like this, especially to you. I respect you too much to do such things."
"And why are you making these requests?" Schneizel asked.
"I believe he can contribute in helping me in my upcoming duties," Marrybell said, "I know you want nothing to do with him now as well as stripped him of his right to pilot that Knightmare the Lancelot so since he essentially has nothing to do now, he might as well help me out on things to do."
"You're looking to add him as part of your Glinda Knights," Schneizel assumed.
"Yes, I do," Marrybell said with nod.
"Marrybell, I am strongly against this," Schneizel replied with a disappointed frown, "Suzaku Kururugi disobeyed orders during the conflict against the Black Knights and his insubordinate actions only made things complicated."
"Yes, facts that Kururugi is remorseful about," Marrybell said, "He truly regrets what he did. He's regretful of how his actions reflected badly to not only to you but the Camelot Team as well, especially to Earl Asplund and Miss Croomy."
"Even so, Suzaku cannot be trusted," Schneizel said, "not only that, I suspect that he still hiding things and knows more about the incident and the person who convinced him to act out. There's no guarantee that he will not disobey orders and act on his own again."
"Huh, so you could tell," Marrybell said in her head and then she spoke, "I understand your concern Brother but I can assure he will not pull that kind of stunt ever again."
"How can you be so sure about that?" Schneizel asked.
"Because I spoke to him and made him understand what happens if he were do what he did again," Marrybell said, "I'm just going to say I made a show to him of what happens if he were to break protocol again."
"And what did you do exactly?" Schneizel asked.
"My apologies Brother," Marrybell replied, "I'm afraid I can't tell you."
Schneizel looked at Marrybell and sighed as he picked up his teacup and took a sip of his tea. Meanwhile in a bar within the empire's capital, Villetta was sitting on a barstool and took a sip of an alcoholic beverage and sighed. Villetta looked at the TV that was hanging on the wall and it was showing the news report of Japan no longer being Area 11 and the considered embarrassing loss for Britannia against the Black Knights. Other patrons at the bar who were watching the news were whispering and talking to each other about the event.
"It's upsetting," Villetta spoke in a soft tone.
Villetta took another sip of her drink.
"Still I know the truth," Villetta said.
Flashback: Outside Ashford Academy, Japan
Villetta stepped forward and was surprised seeing Nunnally's face when Nunnally's mask was cracked and fell off her face.
"So it is true," Villetta said, "it really was you. All this time, trying to figure out the identities of the Zero and Void and it was you," Villetta glared at Nunnally, "now I understand why Jeremiah was so insistent in joining you and talking about his loyalty to you," Villetta pointed at Nunnally, "Nunnally Lamperouge, a student of Ashford Academy… no, I should really refer to you as the former sixth princess who was the eighty-ninth heir to the throne of Britannia, Nunnally vi Britannia."
Nunnally glared at Villetta in response.
Flashback End
Villetta sighed again as she was annoyed.
"Still for Lord Jeremiah to still choose to side with them just because who they are behind their masks," Villetta said, "even though they are traitors to their family and country even dragging Euphemia down with them."
"There you are Nu," A female voice said suddenly.
Villetta looked and saw Nonette who showed up and sat down on a barstool next to Villetta.
"Lady Enneagram," Villetta said.
The bartender approached Nonette.
"Hello Caleb," Nonette greeted.
"Hi Nonette," The bartender named Caleb replied, "In the mood for the usual?"
"Yes," Nonette said with a nod.
"You got it," Caleb said with a nod as he went to make Nonette's drink.
"Do you come here often?" Villetta asked.
"I do," Nonette said, "especially after completing my missions, although I had not been here as often as I used to."
"I see," Villetta said, "Lord Jeremiah and I were here once. It was right before we headed off to the former Area 11."
"Hmm, Jeremiah," Nonette said and then she frowned, "an absolute disgrace… Jeremiah and the lost we suffered against the Black Knights. We had them in our hands and yet we let victory slip through our fingers. I failed to capture Void."
"I am sorry Lady Enneagram," Villetta said with remorse.
Nonette shook her head in response, "No, it's not your fault. You did what you were supposed to do."
"But still…" Villetta said with a frown.
"It's on us really," Nonette said, "myself, Jarvis, Bismarck, and even Prince Schneizel… we underestimated the Black Knights and their resourcefulness and their luck. Hmph, hard to believe that they were able to set up coordination of uprising rebellions in other Areas and not only that, the EU is upping their efforts against us and we have no idea what the Chinese Federation is planning to do."
Caleb came and gave Nonette her alcoholic drink and Nonette took a drink as she and Villetta continued conversing with each other. Nonette them mentioned something that surprised Villetta.
"An operation to reoccupy Japan?" Villetta asked.
"That's right," Nonette said, "Prince Cassius will be leading the operation to invade Japan and bring it back into the fold."
"Prince Cassius?" Villetta asked shocked, "Are you sure he will be the one who will lead the operation?"
"Yes, I'm sure," Nonette said as she took a sip of her drink, "I'm not surprised that you're shocked and would ask that. The fourth prince is not an ideal one to lead a military campaign but the emperor himself gave the approval to Prince Cassius. This is actually convenient for a special operation."
"Convenient for a special operation?" Villetta replied confused, "I don't understand."
"Villetta Nu, you're interested in getting payback for what happened before against the Black Knights… more specifically against Zero and Void and even Jeremiah," Nonette said.
"Yes I am," Villetta said with a nod.
"I thought so," Nonette said, "The truth is that a special operation is going to be carried out within the operation to reoccupy Japan. That special operation will be carried out by the Office of Secret Intelligence. I would like to take part of the this special operation to get payback against Zero and Void," Nonette sighed, "However I already have my orders as I will be heading to Area 18 and lead our forces there. So if you're interested, I know I can get you to take part of this special operation."
Villetta looked at Nonette and nodded.
"Yes, please tell more about this Lady Enneagram," Villetta said.
Nonette and Villetta drank their beverages as Nonette explained the special operation.
Tokyo, Japan
In one of the former offices of the old Viceroy Palace, Lelouch was sitting in a desk and was on his laptop. Lelouch sighed as he looked over reports.
"So that is what is going on," Lelouch said.
The door suddenly opened and CC came in.
"Lelouch," CC said.
"Oh CC," Lelouch said, "You're here."
"Yep," CC said as she laid on the couch to relax.
"Are you looking at the reports sent by one of your collaborators?" CC asked.
"Yes and it's just as we expected," Lelouch said, "They will be heading to other Areas to put down the rebellions. They will begin very soon."
"Hmm I see," CC said, "that means we have to make our move as well."
"Yes, it's time to gather the others and begin our meeting so that we can begin our own operations," Lelouch said as he stood up from the desk, "it's time for the Black Knights to continue the next phase against Britannia."
"Have fun with that," CC said waving off, "I'm just going to lay here."
Lelouch just looked at CC and then shrugged as he picked up his phone from his pocket.
"You're seriously planning to stay here?" Lelouch asked.
"I'll go wherever you're going Lelouch," CC said, "pretty sure I made that clear to you. Doesn't matter to me where you're heading to, I'll be right with you."
Lelouch smiled, "Fair enough."
Lelouch dialed the number on his phone and left the office closing the door behind him. As CC was relaxing she was suddenly annoyed and sighed.
"So you decided to contact me now," CC said and then a few moments later, "Hmm, how nice of you to be impressed," CC blinked and then frowned, "You're not going to let me relax," CC got up and sighed, "Honestly, your son is more considerate than you are right now. Look, why don't you tell me why you're contacting me?" CC paused and she blinked her eyes and had a calm expression, "I see so you figured it out then. Hmm, I guess I should have known that you and Charles would figure it out and now you want to know why I did what I did since I promised that I wouldn't doing it."
Pendragon, Holy Britannian Empire
In a small lounge of the Pendragon Imperial Palace, the fourth prince, Cassius le Britannia was grinning ear to ear as he was pleased to be leading the operation to take back Japan. It was his chance to show he was better than his older brother Schneizel and his older sister Cornelia while being a bit excited that he was make his younger sister Euphemia for pay for her treasonous choice in joining hands with the Black Knights.
"Things are coming together," Cassius said with glee, "When I succeed in having Area 11 back in the fold, I will finally prove that I am and always have been better than Schneizel and Cornelia. Father should have punished both of them for their failures, especially Cornelia… she ran away from her duties as Viceroy and allow the Black Knights to take control," Cassius sighed, "I don't understand Father. Anyone else would have been punished for these transgressions but he actually let them be because of their buttery words," Cassius sighed again, "well I suppose it can't be helped. I should probably not question my father on the decisions he makes…"
Cassius remembers eight years ago in the throne when younger brother Lelouch confronted their father the day after his mother was murdered and demanded to know why he did nothing to protect his mother and how their father responded to him in what he considered to be whining of a defiant spoiled naïve child. Cassius chuckle a bit as he sneered at the thought of Lelouch.
"I don't feel sorry for you Lelouch," Cassius said, "you got what you deserve you cocky little brat and to think you and Nunnally died in such pathetic ways in soon-to-be Area 11 again."
There was sudden knock on the door.
"Your Highness, I'm here," A male voice said.
"Good, come in," Cassius said.
The door opened and a man walked in the closed the door behind him and gave a bow. The man was middle aged man wearing a Britannian military uniform with three medals. He had red shoulder length hair, a red goatee, and green eyes.
"Lieutenant General William Stadtfeld," Cassius said, "I appreciate you coming to meet me."
Cassius stood up and faced the lieutenant general who stood straight and faced the fourth Britannian prince.
"It's a pleasure to meet with you Prince Cassius,' William said.
"Likewise," Cassius said, "oh by the way, I do want to give my congratulations to you to for now being the head of the Stadtfeld Family."
William frowned, "It's only because of my foolish brother. To be honest, it's a disgrace."
"Now, now, you should see this a chain of good fortune for you," Cassius said, "just last month, you were promoted to a lieutenant general and now you have been made head of the Stadtfeld Family," Cassius grinned, "also another good fortune will be added and it is when you help me gain control of Japan again. I'm sure you want to confront your brother James and maybe even punish that woman with him as well as those half breeds of his."
"With respect Your Highness," William said, "I care not of my older brother's decisions and I want nothing to do with his woman nor my nephew and niece."
Cassius just looked at William and shrugged in response.
"If you say so," Cassius said, "though I won't mind if you change your mind," Cassius grinned, "now then, how are our forces?"
"I gathered the number of soldiers and Knightmare Frames that was available to us for the campaign against Japan," William said, "unfortunately I feel it is not enough and the majority of the military personnel and most of our arsenal and resources will be used to deal with the other rebellions."
"It's fine, there's no need to worry," Cassius assured, "it won't take much. I say that because of the Intel I received."
"Intel Your Highness?" William asked.
"Yes, I received a legitimate Intel that the Black Knights will be leaving Japan and will be assisting the rebellions in other Areas," Cassius said, "do you see how stupid they are? They are such simple minded monkeys that they think that Japan is safe and they don't have to worry about it all because of the deal they made with Schneizel failing to realize that while Schneizel promised not to go after Japan, he never applied it to anyone else. So we just have to wait until the Black Knights leave Japan unguarded. While the Black Knights are going to be spread out helping their rebel friends against our military might, we, a small force, will swoop right in and take over Japan for our empire. Even if they get wind of what's going on, it'll be too late and they won't have the means to defend Japan against us. When the forces of the Black Knights arrived at the other Areas, the forces of our empire including the Knights of the Round as well as my siblings will not allow them to escape so they will be trapped. This is will bring glory to Britannia and the Black Knights will be eliminated in the process."
"I see… that is what is going on," William said, "I must say, it sounds clever."
"It doesn't sound clever Lieutenant General," Cassius said, "it is clever," Cassius clenched his fist with excitement, "I'll be rewarded for this. When Japan comes under my control, my father the emperor will surely see me in a better light. I might be the new Viceroy when Japan becomes Area 11 again… maybe I could even be bumped up in line for the throne," Cassius did a light chuckle, "all those who looked down on me and considered me incompetent will be forced to see me as their better after this. Anyway, let's go meet up with our forces and prepare. My glory for the empire begins with restoring Area 11."
"Yes Your Highness," William said, "glory for Britannia."
"Exactly," Cassius said proudly.
Cassius and William left the small lounge and made their way out of the Imperial Palace.
Tokyo, Japan
At the huge field near the former Viceroy Palace, the Black Knights and members of Peace Mark gathered with Zero, Void, Naoto, Rai, and Keitaro facing Peace Mark and the rest of the Black Knights. The Six Leaders of Kyoto were standing on one the side while Kallen, Alice, Euphemia, Talim, and Yun-seong were standing on the other side. There was a huge screen behind the two supreme leaders and the three deputy commanders and it showed splits screens of other branch leaders of the Black Knights as well as Xingke.
"Now then," Zero said, "let's get this meeting started. We shall prepare to head to other counties fighting against Britannia."
That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: The Black Knights prepare to head out to assist the other rebellions.