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Imperial Siblings Meeting
In the throne room within the Pendragon Imperial Palace, Charles was sitting on his throne and was facing three people. He was facing his older twin immortal Code Bearing brother VV and his two Knights of the Round, Bismarck and Jarvis who was kneeling before the Britannian Emperor.
"Bismarck, Jarvis," Charles said, "leave us."
"Yes Your Majesty," Bismarck and Jarvis replied.
The Knight of One and the Knight of Two stood up and left the throne room. Afterwards, Charles faced his twin brother.
"Big Brother," Charles said.
"Sorry about this Charles," VV said, "I didn't mean to have them escort me."
"It's fine, there is no need to worry about it Big Brother," Charles replied, "but anyway I'm glad you're here. I wanted to talk to you about something that is a concern."
"Oh, what is it Charles?" VV replied.
"It's about Pluton and the Special Zone," Charles said, "as well with Euphemia."
"Oh?" VV replied, "Okay, what is it?"
"I'll get straight to the point," Charles said, "My dear brother Vincent, did you order for Pluton to kill Euphemia and destroy the Special Zone of Japan and eventually unleashed forces all over Japan?"
"No I did not," VV answered, "I had nothing to do with that incident."
"Is that true?" Charles asked, "You really had nothing to do with the attack of the Special Zone? You didn't involve Castor and Pollux in the plan against Euphemia, the Special Zone, and ordered a search and destroy all over Japan?"
"No, it wasn't me," VV said, "but I can understand why you would think I would since it was Pluton that had acted. The thing is that Pluton acted on the orders of Oiagros Zevon. He acted on his own and ignored my orders."
"Are you saying that Oiagros Zevon was the one who ordered for the attack of the Special Zone and for the death of my daughter Euphemia?" Charles asked.
"Yes and I am sorry about this Charles," VV responded with a sad expression, "I didn't think Zevon would actually act on his own and order Pluton to attack the Special Zone and kill Euphemia. He even went as far as to involve Castor and Pollux by deceiving them."
"Why did Oiagros Zevon go on his own to order the attack of the people in the Special Zone including going after Euphemia?" Charles asked.
"I don't know," VV said as he shook his head, "I don't know what was going through his head when he did this. I can only think he got overzealous and decided on his own in hope to teach Euphemia a lesson or maybe it was so it would be an advantage to him."
"Is that so?" Charles replied.
"Don't worry Charles," VV assured, "I will make sure Oiagros doesn't act on his own again."
Charles looked at his older brother and sighed.
"Very well please make sure you do," Charles said, "we can't have idiots acting like this without thinking the consequences and the long term problems that can cause. This incident with the Special Zone, with Euphemia, with Japan itself has given the Black Knights the advantage and even has led Cornelia to be acting in ways that could be a problem for us."
"I understand Little Brother," VV replied, "I'll make sure that Oiagros is severely punished for this."
"…Very well then on to the other matter," Charles said, "I understand you have an agent ready to enter Japan and infiltrate the Black Knights to get close to Lelouch and Nunnally."
"Yes, I have assigned it to the agent fit for this task," VV said as he was pleased, "they won't see it coming and will be able to get CC back as well."
"Then I leave it to you," Charles said, "our time is near."
"Yes indeed," VV said, "we will…"
"Slay God and create a new world," Charles and VV said in unison.
"Our dreams will finally be realized before long," VV said as he turned around, "I'll head back to the headquarters. Let's meet again at the Sword of Akasha sometime later."
"Yes of course Big Brother," Charles said with warm smile.
VV gave Charles a warm smile as he left. When VV was gone, Charles's warm smile turned into a sad expression.
"This is the third time that you've lied to me Big Brother," Charles said sadly, "and once again, you went after my children," Charles sighed, "You've heard all of it, yes?"
"I did," A female voice said.
It was the pink haired girl that came out of hiding and stood next to Charles.
"Are you sure you want to continue this way with VV?" The girl asked.
"I know that it is clear that my big brother is not to be trusted," Charles said, "we'll have to move on to the next phase to bring CC back in the fold," Charles looked at the teenage girl, "Marianne, I believe you know what I mean."
"Yes, well I suppose this girl shall enter in the ranks," The girl said, "and she shall enter as Anya Alstreim."
"Then it is time to get started," Charles said.
"Of course," The girl said
The girl walked and stood before Charles. The red rims around her eyes disappeared and the girl was shocked and surprised and then she looked at the emperor.
"Anya Alstreim," Charles said.
"Y-Your Majesty," The girl Anya responded, "Oh that's right, you summoned me."
"Yes, you have proven yourself to be one of my Knights of Round," Charles said, "You shall be the Knight of Six."
"…Understood Your Majesty," Anya said as she kneeled before Charles.
Meanwhile Cornelia and Schneizel arrived to a door that led to a lounge that was exclusively used by the children of Charles zi Britannia. Schneizel opened the door and they were already some of their siblings that were in the lounge sitting in their seats. It was Odysseus, Guinevere, Cassius, Xavier, Rowan, and Carine. They turned to Schneizel and Cornelia who had arrived.
"Well now, look whose here," Cassius said, "our shameful brother and sister who gave up and failed to reclaim the grip of Area 11."
"Cassius," Cornelia said narrowing her half-brother.
"Hmph, it's unbelievable that you two would lose," Cassius said, "Cornelia abandoned her duty and allowed Euphemia to stay and join those damn terrorists and Schneizel failed to secure victory and gave in to their demands."
"Say what you will," Schneizel said as he and Cornelia sat in their seats, "I did what was the best solution for the situation."
"As for me," Cornelia said, "the circumstances made me see the situation that had happened with what was really going on."
"Well frankly I'm just glad that both of you are well," Odysseus said, "and regardless of the circumstances, I am just glad Euphemia is alright."
"So am I," A female voice said.
The others looked and saw Marrybell who arrived and sat in her seat.
"Good that you made it Marrybell," Odysseus said.
Marrybell nodded at Odysseus happily.
"It still doesn't excuse the embarrassing display," Guinevere said, "Father may not have punished you for your failures but it's still a stain on both of you."
"Something we understand and accept as we will work hard to redeem ourselves," Schneizel responded confidently, "Besides, we have more important things that we have to deal with right now."
"Yes, we should get started," Odysseus said, "however, we should wait for more of our siblings to arrive."
"I agree," Marrybell said, "Lawrence and Marcus should be on the way."
The door opened and two more people arrived.
"We're here," A male voice said, "apologies for the tardiness."
"It is fine," Another male voice said, "it is not as though we were much behind Marrybell."
Two princes showed up and closed the door. One was a stern looking young man that stood six foot five and muscular and had blue long hair tied to a ponytail and violet eyes and wore black waistcoat with gray imperial long coat with red cravat, white slacks, and brown boots. He was the 6th Imperial Prince Marcus za Britannia. The other stood six foot two and had short light green hair and red eyes wearing round glasses and wore green waistcoat with purple imperial long coat with yellow cravat, brown slacks, and black boots. He was the 8th Imperial Prince Lawrence von Britannia.
"Excellent, you two are here," Schneizel said.
Marcus and Lawrence took their seats.
"How nice for you two to join us," Carine said.
Marcus looked around, "Is it just going to be us?"
"Yes, it seems that all of us here will be all today," Rowan said.
"The rest of our siblings can't join us," Xavier said, "Some can't make it with Areas that they are in charge of."
"Yes and the situation with the Areas are quite dire," Marcus said with a frown.
"Anyway, now that we're here, we can get started," Schneizel said.
A map appeared behind Schneizel and the siblings looked at the map showing that places that were marked as territories of the empire.
"As we all know, all Areas are currently dealing with rebellions that have occurred simultaneously," Schneizel informed.
"Well of course, all coordinated by the Black Knights," Lawrence said and then he sighed, "It's quite the situation that is occurring."
"I believe what has happened is that Zero and the Black Knights have been quietly coordinating with rebellion elements in the other Areas for some time," Xavier said.
"The question is how they were able to even get in touch in with the rebels in the other Areas and how long have they been coordinating with the Black Knights?" Rowan asked.
"Does it really matter?" Carine asked.
"Carine?" Rowan asked.
"I don't think we should be concern of when and how they did it," Carine said, "What we should consider is what to do to put a stop to them."
"I agree with Carine on this," Marcus said, "We shouldn't concern ourselves of how and when they did it," Marcus balled his right fist, "we have ignorant fools who dare defy us and our great empire. What we should be doing is going there and putting an end to all of them."
"In which the Knights of the Rounds will be doing," Odysseus stated, "they will be spread out and lead the charge to counter the rebellions."
"But they can't get every Areas which is where the rest of available personnel will come in," Schneizel said.
"Hmm, that would mean being led by capable commanders," Lawrence said with a smile, "including most of us here in this very room," Lawrence sighed, "I guess I have to do my part too. How bothersome."
"Stop complaining," Marcus said glaring at Lawrence, "it for the sake of our nation that we have to take action. We cannot allow this defiance to continue."
"But we have other people to do that for us," Lawrence pointed out, "we are royalty so we should just sit this out and let our loyal soldiers handle this."
"You're lazy and a disgrace as a Prince of Britannia," Marcus replied feeling disgust.
"Now, now, calm down," Odysseus said, "I am certain that Lawrence was simply joking. He likes to make jokes like this."
"Jokes in such poor taste," Marcus point out, "Odysseus, you are being too lenient… no just so soft that is embarrassing," Marcus glared at Odysseus and then to Schneizel and Cornelia, "just like how Schneizel and Cornelia was too lenient with Euphemia."
"Excuse me," Cornelia responded glaring at Marcus.
"You heard me Sister," Marcus said, "you and Schneizel were too soft. You let Euphemia go and didn't try harder to bring her back and have her punished for her disgraceful actions."
"Marcus, have you not been listening to what was going on?" Schneizel asked annoyed.
"Hmph, I just don't like excuses," Marcus responded back, "I won't deny what was really going on and in fact I am in agreement that Cornelia was justified to execute those Pluton fools and what Castor and Pollux did was disgraceful and frankly like with Clovis, I have no sympathy for them but the same can be said about Euphemia. It was her fault since it started when she wanted to establish that stupid Special Zone."
"Oh how I agree," Guinevere said, "all she did was inviting herself to trouble."
"How dare you both!" Cornelia responded angrily.
"Cornelia, calm yourself," Schneizel said placing his hand on Cornelia's shoulder.
"Schneizel," Cornelia said.
"You have already explained things in the throne room when you and I faced His Majesty," Schneizel said, "you have no need to explain and justify yourself any further."
"Yes, you're right Schneizel," Cornelia said with a nod.
Schneizel released his hand on Cornelia's shoulder and faced the other siblings in the room.
"As mentioned, Cornelia has already explained things in regards to our sister Euphemia," Schneizel said, "there is no point in going further of the matter but I will say this and that is regardless how the rest of you and the others may feel about it, Euphemia is a victim of the situation and the disaster that was caused by Pluton, our late brothers Castor and Pollux, and whoever it was that was behind the whole thing in the first place."
"In with that, if you any of you still can't accept it or still confused on the matter, well there's not much I can do about it," Cornelia added.
"This is just unacceptable," Guinevere said as she was disgusted, "it's not good enough."
"Well that's too bad Elder Sister," Cornelia said, "and besides, I've already started with my investigation and I will find the mastermind."
"Who you believe is someone connected here, right?" Lawrence said as he sounded amused, "I got to ask, do you think one of us here had anything to do with this mysterious person?"
"Lawrence, what are you asking?" Carine responded getting a bit annoyed, "Don't drag us into this."
"It was just a simple question," Lawrence replied with a shrug.
"I don't know yet," Cornelia responded, "Like I said, I already started my investigation. I am sure that I will find out soon enough."
"And while you're wasting your time doing that, I intend to clean up your mess and do what you fail to do," Cassius said suddenly.
"Cassius, what are you talking about?" Cornelia asked.
Cassius smirked before answering, "I spoke with Father earlier and I was able to convince him to allow me to lead the charge to take back Area 11."
The other siblings were surprised in what Cassius had just said.
"Are you saying that you'll lead the charge to reoccupy the former Area 11 again?" Guinevere asked.
"Exactly, it'll be easy with the forces I have been given for the task," Cassius said with confidence.
"So you intend to take up on the task of undoing the shame and failure that Cornelia and Schneizel have done," Marcus said, "Can you really guarantee that you won't fail like our older siblings have and can you guarantee that you'll succeed in reoccupying the territory?"
"Of course I can," Cassius said proudly, "it will be easy. We can assume that the Black Knights and even the people of Japan will think it will be easy for them right now since they are high on their small victory and will let their guards down thinking that an attack would not happen immediately. Schneizel may have made promises and backed off but it does not apply to anyone else and so they will be easy pickings. I will lead our strong forces there and wipe them out with ease."
"I see, so that is what is going on," Schneizel commented.
"Don't feel bad Brother," Cassius smugly said, "I'll fix the mistakes you and Cornelia has made… or are you concerned for our backstabbing sister Euphemia?"
"I would be lying if I said I was not worried for Euphemia and I don't agreement the terminology placed on her however I will not protest against you leading your forces to reoccupy Japan."
"Nor will I," Cornelia said, "if you feel that you can do better than Schneizel than by all means you go right ahead."
"Oh… good," Cassius said although a bit surprised by their reaction but was pleased, "I'm glad you two understand."
"However Cassius, I must strongly advise you to not underestimate the Black Knights," Schneizel said.
"I feel the same way," Cornelia said, "you would do well not to underestimate the Black Knights."
Cassius scoffed, "Surely you two jest."
"They are not and I agree with them," Marrybell said, "don't underestimate the Black Knights. They are more resourceful then they seem to be and it seems at least the leadership seems to possess strategic minds in dealing with any situation."
"I can concur," Cornelia said, "after all, Zero was able to outwit and defeat Clovis, as well as myself, Nonette, and even Schneizel, and even Pluton as well as Castor and Pollux. If you plan to lead the charge to reoccupy Japan, then you need to make sure you are truly prepared and strategize against the Black Knights."
"I think what is really going on that you are really overestimating them," Cassius said, "look, just because you failed miserably in handling those terrorists does not mean I will suffer the same fate. You all got careless, that is all there is to it. Me on the other hand, I will not make the same mistake and I won't make the same mistake when it comes to Euphemia."
"Cassius, what do you mean by that?" Odysseus asked a bit worried.
"What I mean is that I won't be merciful," Cassius replied with a serious expression, "should I find and face our foolish sister Euphemia, I will show no mercy and do what Cornelia and Schneizel should have done and I will strike her down as an enemy of Britannia."
"That is acceptable," Marcus chimed in, "Euphemia needs to answer for what she has chosen to do and suffer for her foolish choice."
"I agree," Guinevere said, "there is no way we can let her be for what she has decided to do."
"I never cared about her either way," Carine said with a shrug, "so I won't be sad if she actually dies."
"Carine, please," Odysseus responded upset.
"So again, there is no problem, isn't that right?" Lawrence spoke, "Cornelia? Schneizel? Marrybell? After all, Euphemia is prepared to accept the consequences of her choices and actions. That is what you said Cornelia."
"Don't make me repeat myself," Cornelia replied, "I said what was needed to be said."
Lawrence then sported a smile, "My apologies, you're right. You made it clear when you explained yourself in the throne room in front of Father and the many people there, including us. It's just that I would hate to see you have second thoughts on the matter."
"Good, then we are in agreement," Cassius said with a nod, "When Euphemia is found, no mercy for our traitorous sister."
Schneizel just looked on and had his thoughts while Cornelia clenched her fists on her laps. Meanwhile Marrybell had a sad expression as she was worried about Euphemia and wondered what was really going on in the heads of Cornelia and Schneizel. Odysseus looked on and had a sad expression and then he saw Xavier and Rowan had neutral expressions while Guinevere, Carine, Marcus, and Lawrence were talking with Cassius about him leading a military force to reoccupy Japan.
Japan
In the area that was once the site of the Special Administrative Zone, Euphie, Rai, and Orpheus looked on seeing the grave markers of the people who were killed in the plot to frame the people as well as Euphie. They closed their eyes and prayed for the people who lost their lives in the massacre that was perpetrated by Pluton.
"We need to give them proper graves," Orpheus said.
"Yeah," Rai replied.
Euphie just looked at the graves and tears streamed from her eyes. She wiped the tears as Rai and Orpheus was concerned for her. They looked at each other and nodded. Suddenly a rock was thrown aiming for Euphie. Rai caught on and caught the thrown rock. Orpheus and Euphie were surprised and turned to see who threw the rock. It was a young looking Japanese woman with shoulder length black hair, had brown eyes and wore white shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers. The young woman looked at Rai, Orpheus, and Euphie with hatred and contempt.
"Get the hell out of here you damn Brits!" The woman shouted angrily, "Why are Britannians still here?"
"Wait, what?" Euphie responded shocked, "What are you…?"
"Britannians shouldn't be here!" The woman said angrily, "All Britannians should have been out of the country now. This is Japan, not Area 11! Get out of my country! We don't need Britannians lingering in Japan any longer."
"Hold on, let's talk about this," Orpheus responded calmly.
"There's nothing to talk about!" The woman replied losing patience.
"Um, I don't know if you don't know but I am part of the Black—" Euphie spoke.
"I know who you are Euphemia li Britannia," The woman said angrily, "there isn't a single person who is not well aware that you are now part of the Black Knights and that you even participated in freeing Japan from Britannia. But even so, I refuse to ignore and forgive you for your crimes against my country and my people. Your stupid antics with the Special Zone got many people killed. You don't belong here and Japan doesn't need any Britannians lingering here in Japan. We had suffered seven years with the Britannian occupation and Japan is independent now but it means nothing if there are still Britannians here. Get out of here!" The woman picked up another rock, "If you don't, I'll make you regret it!"
Euphie, Rai, and Orpheus looked at the woman and they looked at each other with sad expressions and then back to the woman.
"We understand that you are upset with what has happened and I do take responsibility for what happened with the Special Zone," Euphie said, "however as much as you demand it, we are not going to leave. The three of us are part of the Black Knights and Peace Mark and we have responsibilities to help rebuild Japan. It would be irresponsible to just turn and leave. I myself made an commitment of working as one of the Black Knights and I will not abandoned my duty and I will not break my promise to not only my new friends and allies, but to the two supreme leaders, Zero and Void, and I will not break my promise to the people here in Japan. I am going to stay and do what I can and I intend to keep my promise. So I am sorry but I will not do what you demand."
"The same for us," Orpheus said, "I understand that you're angry after everything that has happened but I and the rest of us of Peace Mark are sticking with the Black Knights to help with Japan and its people."
The woman got angry at the responses.
"How dare you!" The woman said with contempt, "I hate you Britannians! I don't care if you are with the Black Knights or Peace Mark or whatever, you still shouldn't be here! You Britannians oppressed us and gotten us killed! I won't let you continue!"
The woman was about the throw the rock with Orpheus and Rai ready to shield Euphie but the woman was stopped when someone suddenly grabbed her wrist with the hand holding the rock in which made her drop the rock. The woman was shocked and looked seeing the person who just stopped her and it was Tamaki.
"That's enough Momoka," Tamaki said.
"Shinichiro," The woman named Momoka responded.
"Hey!" A male voice called out.
Momoka, Rai, Euphie, and Orpheus looked and saw Ohgi, Minami, Sugiyama, and Yoshida rushing over.
"Euphie, are you okay?" Ohgi asked.
"Rai, Orpheus, are you two alright?" Minami asked.
"Guys," Rai spoke, "Man I'm glad to see you fellas."
"Yes, we're fine," Euphie said feeling relived, "Thank you."
"Yeah," Orpheus said and then turned to Tamaki, "Tamaki, thanks for the back up."
"Sure, no problem," Tamaki said.
"Let go of me Shinichiro!" Momoka demanded.
Tamaki released Momoka's wrist and Momoka stepped back and holding her wrist that Tamaki held. Momoka clenched her teeth and glared at Tamaki.
"Hi Momoka," Tamaki greeted, "it's been a long time."
Ohgi, Minami, Sugiyama, and Yoshida stopped and faced Momoka as well.
"So Momoka, it really is you," Ohgi said with a solemn expression.
Momoka clenched her teeth in anger and turned to Euphie with hatred.
"Why?" Momoka said and turned to back to the five men, "Why are you willing to have these Britannians here?"
Ohgi, Minami, Tamaki, Sugiyama, and Yoshida went and stood next to Euphie, Rai, and Orpheus. Euphie was touched and felt glad while Orpheus and Rai smiled and were thankful while Momoka was fuming in what she was seeing and tears started to well up from her eyes.
Pendragon, Holy Britannian Empire
A limo arrived at a military base. One of the doors opened and out came Marrybell and with her was Oldrin. In the hall of the military base, Marrybell and Oldrin were being accompanied by two foot soldiers. They soon arrived at the stockade and there, they saw Suzaku who was sitting in his cell. Suzaku looked up and was surprised to see Marrybell and her knight.
"Princess Marrybell," Suzaku said.
"Kururugi," Marrybell said, "Hello there."
Suzaku stood up and was puzzled.
"Um, do what do I owe the visit?" Suzaku asked.
Marrybell then turned to the two foot soldiers.
"Leave us," Marrybell said.
"Yes Your Highness," The two foot soldiers said.
The two soldiers left and Marrybell as well as Oldrin faced Suzaku.
"Suzaku Kururugi, I would like to make a proposal to you," Marrybell said.
"A proposal?" Suzaku asked.
"Yes," Marrybell said as she paused for a moment before she spoke again, "but before that, I have some questions for you and I would like for you answer them for me… mainly about the individual who tricked you to disobey my brother Schneizel's order and was the mastermind behind the disaster of the Special Zone, leading a search and destroy in Japan altogether," Marrybell narrowed her eyes, "the one called VV."
Suzaku was shocked when he heard the fourth imperial princess mention that name.
"Why do you know that name?" Suzaku asked stunned.
"I want you to tell me the truth about VV and while you're at it, I want you tell me what you really know about Zero and Void. Tell me everything you actually know, everything that you didn't tell my brother Schneizel."
Suzaku took a step back and was a bit disturbed that Marrybell somehow knew about VV and what she was asking about Zero and Void. Oldrin looked on and turned to her princess and the one in question stared at Suzaku wanting her questions answered.
Flashback: Pendragon Imperial Palace
In the lounge exclusively for the children of the emperor, the meeting with them was still going on.
"Anyway, with the other matters out of the way, there's something I want to tell you Cornelia," Schneizel said.
"What is it?" Cornelia asked.
"I spoke with Suzaku earlier," Schneizel said.
"Kururugi?" Cornelia asked.
"Kururugi?" Marrybell asked, "Euphie's former knight?"
"You mean that Eleven knight?" Carine asked, "Why bother talking to that guy?"
"Conversing with that foolish Honorary Britannian who you have in prison for breaking military protocol," Marcus said.
"Suzaku doesn't know the identity of the person but he did give me a description and he also confirmed that the person who was behind the Special Zone disaster is the one who convinced him to ignore my orders," Schneizel said.
"Hmph and this Kururugi guy just listened to this mysterious person," Xavier said, "how shameful."
"With the way Kururugi described things, it is clear that Cornelia was correct that whoever it is has connections," Schneizel said, "so with that in mind Cornelia, even with me busy with my upcoming duties, I am willing to aid you in finding out who was responsible for this and who this person is connected to."
"I see," Cornelia said and then she nodded, "thank you Schneizel, I appreciate it."
"Not a problem," Schneizel said, "I refuse to let whoever attempted your life, as well as Euphie's and Marrybell to get away with it and will bring down who has connections with them… no matter who it is."
"Even if it is our father himself," Lawrence commented with a grin.
The other siblings were shocked expect for Cornelia and Schneizel.
"Even if it is His Majesty himself," Schneizel said firmly.
"Wait a minute," Cassius said and turned to Lawrence, "Lawrence, why are you saying such talk?"
"Oh, you didn't hear?" Lawrence asked with a shrug and still sporting a grin, "There have been rumors that His Majesty may have been involved directly or indirectly of that Special Zone incident and the attempted murder of Euphemia, Cornelia, and Marrybell."
The others were shocked again.
"And who are the idiots that are spreading such rumors?" Guinevere asked upset.
Marcus slammed his fist on the table, "Such slander to our father. They need to be found out, rounded up, and executed for such blasphemous talks."
"Oh, but what if those rumors are true?" Lawrence asked.
"Do you honestly believe that?" Rowan asked, "Are you just stirring unnecessary trouble like you usually do?"
"Oh come now," Lawrence replied acting hurt, "Do you take me as someone who just stirs up trouble?"
"Honestly, it is hard to tell," Xavier said, "you really are an unpleasant person Lawrence."
"More like someone who make tasteless jokes and riles people up needlessly," Marcus added annoyed.
"Now you my brothers are just being bullies," Lawrence responded acting like he was going to cry.
"Oh please knock it off," Cornelia said annoyed, "you're not fooling any of us with your poor acting."
"Maybe you shouldn't say things like that so easily," Carine said, "if someone hears you make stupid jokes like and told His Majesty."
"Of course His Majesty would not be so amused," Guinevere said.
"Okay, okay, I'm sorry," Lawrence said, "it was in poor taste… I'm sure no would ever even think that our father would be involved… even though when he gave his speech condemning the Special Zone, he pretty much was implying that it would not be a problem if an attack were to occur to Euphemia and the Special Zone."
"Lawrence, if you keep making such reckless comments like this, you're going to find yourself in a world of trouble," Guinevere said.
"Seriously, what is wrong with you?" Carine asked annoyed.
"Stop your foolishness Lawrence," Marcus said
As things went on, Marrybell narrowed her eyes and thinking about Euphie and then thought about Suzaku as well as the documents that her Glinda Knights had obtained and she was able to read through them.
"Yes, I think I will pay him a visit," Marrybell said in her head.
Flashback End
"Tell me what you know Suzaku Kururugi and I will know if you're lying," Marrybell said.
Suzaku was caught off guard of what was being asked of him.
Japan
In the former Viceroy Palace, Zero and Void along with the Six Clan Leaders of Kyoto as well as Yun-seong and Talim were in a conference room and there was a huge monitor. The monitor turned on and it showed multiple screens of people who were there waiting and from different background.
"Greeting everyone," Zero said, "it's good to see you all."
"Hello everyone," Void said, "so good to see you all."
"Hello Zero," The people on the screen said, "hello Void."
"Now then," Zero said, "branch leaders of the Black Knights, let's us begin planning out the phase of our operations."
That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: Planning out of operations of the Black Knights and the start of rebuilding Japan.