.Chapter 84 Exile?

This room is located in the deepest part of the Executive Hall in the center of District 11. There is only one window in the house, surrounded by walls on all sides. Despite this, all the furniture in the room are the highest. The fur is thick in color, the sofa is antique, ornamental plants are dotted throughout the room, and large monitors with the latest communication machine are hung on the walls.

The construction of this space was by no means a purely personal interest. For the rulers of the hall, it was a stronghold for secret meetings and confidential communications with the outside world.

"Sorry, I'm late." Just as Suzaku and his two colleagues Gino and Ania stepped into the room together, several people had gathered across the door. Romair, the assistant general of the 11th District, was standing on the side of the monitor. Sitting on the front sofa was the director of the "camelot" of the mecha development team directly under Suzaku, and Earl Royd Asprinde.

Standing next to him was Royd's adjutant, Cecil Coermi, the deputy director of camelot... Well, Cecil was wearing an open-clad evening dress, and the color was even more passionately red. The slender legs exposed under the skirt were even more breathtaking. In other words, because Royd was only wearing the white coat on the side and Romer was only wearing official clothes, her outfit became more and more conspicuous. Seeing that Suzaku just looked at him in a daze as soon as he entered the room, Cecil couldn't help but flushed in his cheeks, and hurriedly defended, "That... sorry, Suzaku. I seem to have the purpose of the meeting-" In this way, Suzaku immediately understood the general ins and outs and turned to Royd on the side with surprise, "Didn't you explain clearly?" He didn't jump.

Royd, sitting on the sofa, raised the wine glass in his hand and smiled wickedly, "That may be something I should have explained to her."

"You are lying to someone," Cecil couldn't help but protest loudly, "I want to attend a party with gentlemen, so I will prepare well - wasn't this what you said?"

"Well. No. What's the same?"

"I said..." In short, Royd intentionally used misunderstandings, and Cecil, who was unaware of it, did indeed say. Speaking of Royd's purpose...it might be just to have fun. Although Cecil was as angry as a cat with her hair standing on her back, Royd looked like he was not concerned about himself and just savored the red wine in the glass. Seeing that the situation was not good, the third knight, Gino Vainberg, quickly tried to smooth things over, "Don't care. I think this outfit is very suitable. To be honest, I don't look anywhere."

"Vainberg--" Cecil's cheeks flushed again. At this moment, the sixth Knight, Ania Alstrem, moved to the front of Cecil quietly, picked up the built-in camera, and pressed the shutter without saying a word.

"The record... is interesting." Cecil's face was helpless, and he was really pitiful.

"I won't talk about this for now." But Ania didn't care about the dejected Cecil, and raised her face and said, "Is it really good to do such a thing on her back?" She didn't jump.

"—This is better." Romer, who had been watching the farce coldly, responded coldly, "No matter what, the Governor is still young after all. If you talk to the other party rashly and be deceived by the other party's sweet words, it may cause us to fall into an unfavorable situation. In order not to let the other party catch the handle, this is the best choice." Ania secretly glanced at Suzaku.

"...I will report to her later." Suzaku responded so much, and immediately closed his eyes. Keno, who was standing beside him, also scratched his head, "Well, I have to do this." Before he finished speaking-

"Here you." Royd suddenly interrupted, "zero's communication is here. - Cecil, you must be depressed and prepare to explore the reverse direction."

"Yes...yes." The screen with gray lines flashed for a moment and immediately switched. At the center of the screen was a pitch-black mask. Zero - Suzaku subconsciously clenched his fists.

The ambiguous voice made by the voice-changing microphone sounded, "Oh, I really couldn't imagine..." The surface of the mask was shining with black light. The background... there was only a white wall.

"The three knights of the round table are all here. But - the most critical Governor seems to be not here?"

"This is just a matter of a matter of conversation." Suzaku replied toughly. Royd, who was sitting opposite Suzaku, smiled with interest, leaned out and said, "I said, can you ask a question?" He didn't jump.

"thing?"

"Are you the same person as the last zero? Or——" In an instant, the whole audience was silent. Then—

“The authenticity of zero is determined by his actions.”

"Ahha..." Royd smiled softly, "It's really philosophical~"

During the conversation, a note was suddenly passed to Zhuque. Seeing that the handwriting was written by Cecil. Zhuque was careful not to be seen by Zero, while hiding behind the sofa, confirming the content of the note.

——Is it true that it is at sea? Although the communication line has been too dense, as long as the dialogue continues, you should get the detailed location of Zero in the picture. This talk was proposed by Zero's side. The purpose is to discuss in detail the matters related to the Black Knights' joining the Special Administrative Region? Japan. This matter was not informed by Nanali. Once the conversation broke, Suzaku would immediately dispatch an army ready to go. Although the British side suffered heavy losses in the previous Pacific Governor's attack and Ogasawara naval battle, the Black Knights' combat power was also quite weakened. This time he must not be allowed to escape...

"I said—" Gino interrupted Zero and Royd from behind the sofa where Suzaku was sitting. "Have the internal opinions of the Black Knights been unified? Since he said he wanted to join the SAR? Japan—"

First of all, we must disarm and be responsible for the previous killing of Governor Galares and other matters. If Zero does not accept the above conditions, Suzaku will never allow Zero to join the SAR? Japan. In the picture, Zero turned his head disdainfully, "Compared with this... you have worked so hard. So far, it seems that no Japanese has clearly stated that he wants to join the SAR? What about Japan."

This is a fact. In fact, even the entire Special Administrative Region declaration was suddenly added to the original manuscript of the Governor's inauguration as a reporter, and there was no relevant preparation at all. Perhaps this is also the point where Nanali is not mature enough as the Governor. Although after the declaration was published, government agencies in various places hurriedly set up registration offices, so far, no Japanese have signed up.

"Don't change the subject." Zhuque responded without changing his face, "Today's topic is zero - the declaration you made before."

"Aren't I talking about this? Shu Muqing. - We have prepared a million Japanese people here."

"One million?" Cecil couldn't help but scream. However, Suzaku was unmoved at all, shook his head with a serious face, "Stop talking about the topic, zero. We don't want to hear you show off how many believers you have. The problem is that you and the Black Knights want to join the Special Administrative Region? Japan must fully admit the sins and change the face. First, disarming-"

Zhuque was about to continue, but Zero suddenly laughed. The laughter was filled with pity for the ignorant other party, "You are the one who knows what you want, the Seventh Knight, Shumu Zhuqueqing."

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"It seems you still don't understand what I mean. - By the way, after the Black Rebellion a year ago, the main cadres of our Black Knights must have been sentenced to death by you Britain."

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"If you want to atone for what you Britain said, then the Black Knights and I will only disappear from this world. I want to ask you to tell me, is a dead man going to join the Special Zone in the present world?" Suzaku was speechless. This is the biggest contradiction in the policy of this Special Zone - Governor Nanali was extremely worried, and the auxiliary officials led by Suzaku were also at a loss. Moreover, since Governor Nanali has called on the Black Knights to join the Special Zone, the solution to this problem should be given by Britain. Otherwise, as Zero said, the plan for the Black Knights to join the Special Zone is just a fantasy. However, I didn't expect Zero to point out this point incisively-

"...According to information, you are not able to reduce your sentence." Suzaku said reluctantly, "The million Japanese you mentioned are all members of the Black Knights, right?"

"Well." Zero replied confidently. It seemed that he had wanted to say from the beginning. "I feel ashamed to speak. Among these million people, the official members of our Black Knights account for less than 10%.

"In other words, you and the Black Knights will convince a large number of Japanese who have nothing to do with you to join the Special Administrative Region? Japan." It is unpleasant to fall into the other party's rhythm, but Suzaku continued, "In order to realize the policy of the Governor of the Eleventh District, His Highness Nanali... and for the entire British Empire. As long as you Black Knights can do your best to the establishment and implementation of the Special Administrative Region, we will regard this as a contribution and achievements to Britain as part of the atonement of the merits."

"In other words, this contribution will become the basis for commutation of sentences. This is your British-style compromise—" Zero in the picture summarized Suzaku's words and laughed again, "Haha... can I understand this way? As long as I and the Black Knights prepare a large number of Japanese people and contribute to the success of the SAR plan, our actions can also be written off."

Zero's words clearly contain the ridicule of the other party. Suzaku also stared at the black mask and said, "zero, all I can guarantee is a reduction in sentence. After all, the punishment is inevitable. I believe you are very clear about this."

"That is, it's reduced from death penalty to detention?"

"Yes. If you want to be exempted from punishment, your Black Knights will continue to contribute to Britain after joining the Special Administrative Region? Until you fully atone for your sins. And-"

"It is okay to avoid the crime of lower-level soldiers, but decision makers like me cannot let go so easily - you want to say that, Shu Muqing."

“…………”

"It's understandable. After all, you have a position and you need to explain it to your superiors." After that, Zero did not make a sound for the time being. It can be seen through the screen that his body moved slightly. It seems that he was stacking one leg on the other leg outside the picture.

Then, Zero spoke again, "It seems that there is still room for compromise between each other, Shu Muqing. This is also to respect the meaning of Governor Nanali."

“…………”

"I have another suggestion here. I'm afraid that once asked, all the problems will be solved." Zero took a deep breath, slapped in an air, and said, "I, 'zero' I am willing to bear the punishment of exile abroad."

The whole room was in an uproar. Zhuque was stunned by the shock and stood up from the sofa.

"It's ridiculous-" Suzaku lost his calmness just now, his lips trembled slightly. On the other hand, Zero, who was confronting him, was very calm from beginning to end.

"Absurd? Is it not that exile abroad one of Britain's punishments? Of course, Zero should have been sentenced to death. But Suzaku-Qing, didn't you allow me to make meritorious service and reduce my sentence just now? If I do my best to help Britain establish a special zone? If Japan does not contribute enough to reduce the death penalty to exile?"

Zhuque shook his head vigorously, "Stop playing text games for me, zero. That's not a reduction in sentence. You want to-"

"Escape from this 11th zone alone." Gino, who had not interrupted before, stared at the picture behind the sofa, added to Suzaku in a rare and low tone, "Do you want to abandon all the trust, the Black Knights and the Japanese people who have accompanied you all the way?" He did not skip.

"Oh, oh, oh," Royd gently hugged his arms to his chest, his tone filled with teasing elements. Through the lenses, he could see that his slender eyes were narrower, "If the words just now were leaked, you might be executed by the organization?"

"That's why I asked to discuss it privately." Zero replied calmly. At this time, a voice said coldly, "Article 12, Article 8 of the Special Administrative Region Law--" All the members in the dark room turned around and saw the Romair speaking, "According to this article, it is not impossible to exile Zero abroad with the authority of the governor."

Zhuque glared at her fiercely, "Romer, are you planning to let zero go?" He didn't jump.

"I just explained the legal interpretation." Romer's answer was very cold, "but in my opinion, this proposal is not."

"but"

"No." Gino seemed to comfort Zhuque who was trying to refute, and reached out to hug him from behind. "Although he was very unwilling to accept it, if he received help from zero and the Black Knights, the establishment of the Special Zone would be just around the corner. Moreover, once zero disappears, the entire terrorist organization in the 11th District will collapse instantly. It doesn't take us more time, but it also responds to the Governor's wishes."

"But isn't this equivalent to letting the prisoner go for nothing..." Zhuque let Gino hold him, turned his gaze to the ground, and clenched his fists hard.

Seeing this, Zero in the picture spoke again, "It seems that you can't answer me for a while. Please discuss it slowly, I can wait."

“…”

"I hope you will use my secret line to tell me the final answer. The communication code is... no, it shouldn't be needed. Stop talking about the code, you may even check my location clearly? I'm looking forward to your reply. So goodbye, everyone in Britain." With a slightly sarcastic farewell, Zero's face disappeared from the monitor. It seems that he was prepared for reverse exploration. In the end, Zhuque, Zero was leading the talk from beginning to end.

——What a sharp-tongued mouth. Zhuque glared at the dark screen fiercely, gritting his teeth in anger.

Night covers the spindle-shaped bay.

A passenger ship floated on the dark sea. There was only one room on the ship that was brightly lit. But there was no room inside, there was only a sofa bed, a small table and a pass machine placed in a corner of the room. After confirming that the connection of the communication machine had been cut off, Zero, Lelouch Lamperuge breathed a sigh of relief, pressed the button on his mask, took it off, and walked into the inner room in the room...

"The latest news from this station, Zero, the leader of the extreme terrorist organization Black Knights, just publicly claimed that he would join the new governor, and the second special zone Japan was proposed. Jorgenson, are you watching?"

The host of the evening news in front of the camera said, reaching out to the famous current affairs commentator sitting beside him. The commentator nodded and leaned back to his seat and said, "As far as I know, Zero seemed to have hurriedly declared that he would join the second Japanese Special Zone under the siege of the Empire. This is obviously a delaying strategy. Maybe it was a conspiracy, just following the last Japanese incident in the Special Zone..."

The host of "Jorgensen" immediately reminded him to be cautious. The fuse of the Black Rebellion a year ago could not be commented casually. The commentator also responded and immediately changed the topic irrelevantly, "Even if zero said it was true that joining the SAR, someone would join? The numberers who had been civilized by the empire have already passed the efforts and have become honorable British people. They will not want to become so-called Japanese. As for the remaining numberers who do not respect the national policy of the empire, they will naturally ignore the special zone."

"Also, what should zero be dealt with. What if the new governor is not dealt with? This is a very difficult question. The person who is guilty of this great crime is an idol in the minds of many barbaric and aggressive numberers. If the empire is in the extreme punishment, it may cause riots. But if he is left to escape from justice, it is really unreasonable..."

Looking at the analysis of "Bricks" on TV, c.c. shook his head with a sarcastic smile, picked up the remote control and changed the channel...

Seeing Lelouch come in, Nie Shaohui said, "I've finished talking to them? How? Do you think they will take the hook?" Lelouch looked at Nie Shaohui and c.c. lightly, and gently closed the black hair, "Who? From now on, I'm about 50% sure."

Chapter 84 Exile?

Chapter 84 Exile?
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