While the Black Knights were preparing to rescue Fujido, the inauguration ceremony of the art gallery was also underway.

“By the way…”

Euphemia, who was in silence, spoke to Dalton beside her.

"The Emperor's Sister-Governor gave me a list of candidates for the Knights, just before the Governor sets out for Ishikawa."

"What do you think?"

Dalton replied appropriately. He had no room for interruption about this.

Upon hearing this, Euphemia turned her gaze to Dalton with some surprise, and then showed an extremely normal smile.

"Sure enough, it's really the same as the Governor said."

"What are you referring to?"

"About my knight, the first thing that comes to mind is General!"

Dalton raised his eyebrows but did not answer.

Euphemia smiled even harder, and her beautiful eyes turned into a pair of cute crescent moons.

"The Governor said that although Guildford was a smart man, he was not the kind of careful person who knew how to take care of people, and that person was extremely picky when she chose the Knights."

"So……"

"By the way, I agree with the Governor, Andre."

Andre! This is the name Euphemia used to call Dalton when she was very young.

Dalton finally smiled.

"If possible, let's just say this about this, Princess Euphemia."

"clear."

Euphemia nodded slightly.

In fact, this is also one of the things that Euphemia has troubled.

knight!

In fact, Euphemia had not been able to adjust her mind yet, but the situation around her was still unfamiliar with her and developed to this point. Even the list of candidates was proposed, and it was drafted within a few days.

Of course, Euphemia did not intend to blame Guildford and Dalton who had already begun to urge her. They had been worrying about Euphemia in everything since before. Euphemia understood this very much, but she hoped that it would be great if she could postpone it a little.

Choosing a knight - This is definitely not something that Euphemia can decide at will. The exclusive knight of the royal family must swear allegiance to the royal family for a lifetime.

That means that as long as Euphemia chooses someone as a knight, it is equivalent to determining the person's life.

Do you have this qualification?

If it was my sister Cornelia, she would say, yes, because we are royal families. But Euphemia felt that it was actually enough to have my sister around her.

Being protected, at the same time, also protect the other party. Being given and giving to the other party at the same time.

Cornelia practiced it personally and fulfilled her responsibilities. She had this qualification, and she was fully qualified to be protected and given.

But what about yourself?

Have you really fulfilled your responsibilities?

Do you really have this qualification?

Until the ceremony began, Euphemia's mood still did not clear up.

Sitting in front of the reporters, the reporters who flocked to him also raised questions about the matter.

"I heard you will appoint a Knight recently?"

"Uh-ah, yes. Knight...to me, that..."

Euphemia didn't know how to answer the question. Perhaps she couldn't stand it anymore, the head of the art museum interrupted from behind.

"Everyone, today's questions are limited to content related to art galleries."

So the reporter took back the question. Euphemia sighed slightly.

Finally, it is time to announce the winning works of the art competition.

The head of the art gallery, who was the emcee, raised the microphone with one hand and announced.

"Next, please invite His Highness Euphemia to select the winning works. If you get the works of this flower, you will get the grand prize!"

“…”

The spacious hall of the art gallery is designed to directly see the structure of the second floor.

Walking up the stairs, the walls were full of works of enlistment. Each one was quite excellent. Euphemia was waiting for the works that could allow herself to put flowers on, although she won the award

The work has been decided, and Euphemia cannot choose according to her own will.

Euphemia walked up the stairs with heavy steps and stood in front of the book that had been entrusted.

The subject is Euphemia's father, a portrait of the Holy Emperor of the British Empire who stood on the podium and gave a high-pitched speech.

“…”

To be honest, there is nothing wrong with this painting, but it also has nothing outstanding. Euphemia does not have such superb aesthetic ability, but even if there is, she doesn't like this painting. There is nothing technically worth judging, it's just a wishful thinking work.

Euphemia doesn't feel resonance with this painting. In fact, there are many paintings that make the heart feel warm.

In this sense, the person who looks at this painting cannot feel anything at all. Since it cannot touch people, the honor named "a grand prize" should not be given to it. Should you choose this painting? Is this correct?

“…”

“…His Highness Euphemia?”

Euphemia stood silently and motionless. At this time, a low urging from the rear of the art museum's head came from the whisper of the urging. Dalton, who had not left Euphemia, was still standing beside him as an assistant.

“…”

As expected, I am still-

Just then.

The celebration venue suddenly became crowded. Euphemia didn't know what had happened, so she couldn't help looking back.

From the entrance of the venue, a man with a solemn expression and a coarse military uniform in a coarse cloth that was inconsistent with the gorgeous set. However, he did not walk towards Euphemia.

Instead, heading towards Dalton.

After approaching, the man whispered a few words to Dalton, but he saw that Dalton's expression became more and more gloomy.

"What happened to the Chang's Mansion?"

The Changfu District Prison, not far from the art museum.

"Zhanmen! Chiba! The side guards are handed over to you. This is a battle to rescue your commander and return the love you owe me!"

"As for orders..."

"clear."

"With me the second style of Hualian's Red Lotus, the single cell in Fujido is No. A9. Use a forced breakthrough and take him away in one breath!"

"yes."

The four holy swords with extremely strong combat power first attracted firepower and made breakthroughs on the front. At this moment, they have replaced the special Knightmare Frame developed specifically for samurai in Kyoto - Yuehua.

This new model has extremely high performance equivalent to the seventh-generation Knightmare.

The basic structure is almost the same as the Red Lotus Style 2. It is characterized by omitting the radiation fluctuation weapon. The right wrist can hold a variety of weapons, and the left wrist is equipped with a rapid-fire cannon, which includes Japanese swords for combat. It is also equipped with a device that sprays smoke from the back of the body.

With the perfect Four Saint Swords, he easily defeated the garrison force that intercepted outside the prison, but he had no damage in himself. Akane Shinogo, among the Four Saint Swords, couldn't help but sigh.

"It's so amazing! This Yuehua is completely different from a rogue!"

"Yes! That's the case..."

Bubu Qiaoxue also agreed.

Lelouch's rogue and Red Lotus styles took this opportunity to rush towards a building in the sound of the alarm. On the way, a Knightmare*Surtherland, a reserved enemy police, rushed out from the side.
Chapter completed!