Chapter 85

Millions of Millions

"Is that so? Fortunately, I sent everyone in my family away. I think you should be almost leaving, right?" Nie Shaohui stretched, "I'm almost done, I'm considering whether I should say goodbye to the president."

"Shaohui" Looking at Lelouch, who suddenly had a serious expression on his face, Nie Shaohui asked in confusion, "Let's do it suddenly? I'll make such an expression."

"Yes, can those people in the Chinese Federation be okay?" Don't jump.

"The questions you asked are very interesting? I seem to be from the Chinese Federation, right?"

"No, I mean Li Xingke..."

"Haha, you guys are really interesting."

"?"

"Li Xingke also asked me if you, the mask-wearing person, could do it."

"Oh? Are you talking?" Lelouch asked with an interesting expression.

"I said you are mine, and Xingke is mine."

"Yeah……"

"In fact, there is not much conflict in your cooperation. Xingke is like me. He just hopes to use the power of your Black Knights to attack the eunuch group of the Chinese Federation and liberate the Chinese Federation. As long as the Chinese Federation is settled, we can support you with all our might..." Nie Shaohui's words seemed to have made Lelouch think of him, "I heard that the Chinese Federation and the British marriage are going to marry? Are you planning to do it at that time? Do you have any plans?"

"Yes, it's worthy of being Lelouch, it's amazing." Nie Shaohui smiled and said, "But, don't consider these things now. If your million plan fails?"

"It doesn't matter if the other party doesn't take the bait. We just need to find another way."

"You have already had a solution, right?" Lelouch nodded after Nie Shaohui's questioning.

"Ah, by the way, when you were communicating with Britain just now, Xingke informed me that half of the garrison troops in the Tokyo Concession had been dispatched, including the Round Table Knights' Special Forces stationed in the coastal areas. The commander was the Seventh Knight. Their targets, I don't need to say more about you."

"Shaohui? I..."

"Tell me just if you have something to do, hesitation is not like you."

"I think of Yufei..." Hearing this name, c.c. raised his lowered head. Nie Shaohui glanced at Lelouch and shook his head, "It's very serious. Your geass went wild and caused great harm to her. I guess the medical technology in this world cannot be cured."

"Is that?" Don't jump. Although Lelouch opened the knot in his heart, completely regained himself, and was even more cheerful than before. But when he heard the news, he smiled bitterly, "I agreed to Yufei's plan at the beginning, but this kind of thing happened. A joke became real..."

"Do you regret it?" asked.c.c., "You geass went wild, but we were so painful."

"There is nothing to regret. Just work hard with Yufei's part in the future." Lelouch looked at Nie Shaohui, "I want to say it, thank you Shaohui, otherwise Yufei might be dead and killed by me..."

"Okay, let's end these heavy topics, let's talk about something else." Nie Shaohui interrupted Lelouch's later words, "Speaking of whether we want to be here? Otherwise, Britain will be surrounded, so we will not need to jump into the sea."

"That's right, I'd better evacuate quickly. I don't want to go into the sea in such weather..." c.c. nodded affirmatively.

Looking at Nie Shaohui and C.c.'s appearance of a husband and wife accompanying each other, Lelouch nodded with a wry smile.

Outside the cabin, the sound of the whistle of the ship came from afar.

On the blue sea surface of the Pacific Ocean, a huge iceberg is slowly moving. This is not a magical natural landscape. Whether it is the deck on the iceberg with obvious artificial traces or the few small guard boats nearby, it all indicates that this is an artificial product.

This is the ice ship of the Chinese Federation for a large number of liquefied cherry stones that are transporting unstable states - the sea ice ship. With the full assistance of Xingke, the Chinese Federation has rejoiced in lending this huge transport ship very happily. The special insulation layer can ensure that the sea ice ship will not melt even if it is sailing for a long distance.

"This is the British Maritime Guard. Your country's entry permit has been confirmed and entry is allowed."

"Thank you." After successfully passing the British maritime defense line, Tian Xiyue in the control room breathed a sigh of relief. Unlike other members, they were sensitive to their identities and were not suitable for appearing at the ceremony. They boarded the Ice Boat heading towards Japan with Zero early.

The opening ceremony was held at Shizuoka, not far from the Fuji Administrative Region. The spacious filling area can easily accommodate millions of Japanese people, but the disadvantages are also obvious. The magnitude of the venue has caused the dilemma of not being able to set a boundary line. It is close to mountains and seas, and once an accident occurs, the guards can be difficult to act. The most important thing is that, unlike the scale of hundreds of thousands of people in Japan in the SAR last year, the identity confirmation of millions of people and the inspection of personal belongings is a big project.

Therefore, Britain's decision was to conduct a series of complicated tasks such as identity confirmation after the ceremony, which hit Lelouch's thoughts. He lay on the armrest of the deck and looked at the sea level, and could vaguely see the shadow of the land, but the speed of the ship was too slow. If it weren't for the waves slapped on the hull around, Nie Shaohui even believed that the ship had never moved.

"Captain." The team members' calls came from the communicator, which made Nie Shaohui's originally lazy expression slightly restore his spirit, but the weak response still showed that he was not motivated at this time.

"Things, I'm thinking about life now. If there is no big deal, don't bother me."

"Ha... the opening ceremony of Japan in the Special Administrative Region has begun, and Governor Nanali is about to give a speech."

Has it started? Although I understand that this is not a year ago, when I see the Japan in the Special Administrative Region that will be destroyed again, a pink figure appeared in Nie Shaohui's mind.

"Forgive me, Yufei..." The sad expression only appeared for a moment. When I looked at it again, there was only firmness left in Nie Shaohui's eyes.

The sky is as clear as a painting, cloudless. The season has entered late autumn. Although the sun is shining, the temperature is not very high. Coincidentally, the weather was so good when Euphemia held its first celebration a year ago. Looking into the distance, you can see groups of seagulls circling by the sea. The sea surface is calm and blending into one with the blue sky.

At this time, the covered ground with loess exposed was already crowded with people. After all, there were millions of people, almost comparable to the total population of a medium-sized city. From a distance, it was crowded with people, and it was impossible to describe its spectacularity. The difference between the special zone ceremony last year was that although there were many audiences this year, I could not feel the enthusiastic atmosphere at that time. The venue at that time was full of expectations and praise for Euphemia, and the infinite hope of getting rid of suffering from it. However, the crowd gathered here today did not have commotion or cheers. Although it could not be called silent, the scene only showed a quiet atmosphere.

All of this, Nanali, the governor of the 11th District, on the temporary podium of the open-air venue, felt it completely. It would be impossible to say that it was not afraid. Even Nanali would not be optimistic to that extent. All the people gathered here at this moment were Zero believers. In other words, they all hated Britain. If one thing were wrong, their hatred could turn into a sharp sword and run through the governor of Britain. The people of this country had a deep understanding of what kind of feelings do Britain have for Britain, and Nanali, who was sent to Japan as hostages since childhood. Even Suzaku, when he first met,

Despite this idea in her heart, Nanali herself smiled gently on the podium. She had already made up her mind to never let these people see their weak side. Although this may be just a bluff, it is also indispensable. Those present are not. It is because of this that they must wholeheartedly. Otherwise, they must win their trust.

Without looking at the object, her legs and feet are inconvenient. For such Nanali, if she doubts the intentions of others and deliberately alienates others, she will only die. Nanali is known to everyone, and without the kindness and help of others, she will not be able to survive alone. After losing her mother, Marianna, the only one that Nanali can trust was her brother Lelouch. But then Suzaku appeared, and Milei of Ashford appeared, Charlie, Lival, Nina, Hualian, Cristoon Saki, c.c. and many others appeared.

——It is better to be kind to the other party than to be suspicious of others. It is precisely because of physical inconvenience that I have experienced this at all times. My brother and others’ gentleness and consideration are teaching me all the time.

So, I want to implement this. Otherwise, I will have no face to face the people who have accompanied me all the way to this day-

Nanali came to the center of the podium with the help of guarding Ania. The ceremony was about to begin. Anali adjusted the height of the microphone, and Nanali leaned out slightly and said, "Dear Japanese, welcome to the Administrative Region? Japan."

A gentle and cheerful girl's voice echoed through the speakers everywhere in the vast open-air venue.

"Thank you very much for gathering here. In order to create a new history, please be sure to help me." Nanali paused slightly after sensation in the venue. There was still no movement in the venue, and no one responded to Nanali's call. Despite this, Nanali's smile, which was on the podium, reflected in the huge screen, was still bright.

"Thanks to your strong assistance, this Special Zone? Japan was successfully established. I will represent my personal—"

There was silence. Only the V-tol military engine responsible for the vigilance around the country rumbled. Finally, Nanali's speech ended successfully. Then, the Governor-General's assistant Romael stood in front of the microphone.

Next, it is a transactional issue.

"So, please allow me to publish relevant policies for the participants of the Special Administrative Region? Japanese participants. As an imperial subject, all those who join the Special Administrative Region will be punished first..." During Romer's speech, Suzaku, who stood beside Nanali, the Seventh Knight Shumu Suzaku stared at the Japanese present. So far, no abnormal situation occurred. But he still cared about Zero's whereabouts. Due to the large number of participants, it was impossible to judge whether he was on the scene. And-

(Ashford College Confidential Intelligence Department also did not contact…)

Lelouch. Sure enough, are you zero? Or do you mean-

Romer's speech entered a key part of the SAR? Japan.

"—All criminals who are in the Sanji area will be sentenced to probation. However, it is a very evil to deliberately kill the head of the Black Knights who are in charge of Governor Galares. According to Article 12, Paragraph 8 of the Special Law of the Special District, his leader Zero was punished for exile abroad."

People sitting in front of the TV to watch the ceremony grand occasion may feel a little incomprehensible. Although Romer used the word punishment, the punishment was too light, as if he was deliberately letting zero go. Do you want to abandon the horse and protect the car? Most people probably think so. But the Japanese gathered in the venue did not react, and just listened to Romer's speech silently, as if all this was taken for granted.

"Okay--" At the sea and land junction on the back of the venue, Tristan for the Knights of the Round Table was floating around the air alert. The third Knight sitting in the cockpit, Gino Vinberg, tensed his nerves.

"We have already shown our trump card, and it depends on how the other party responds-"

On the podium, Anya, who was standing next to Nanali with Suzaku, also looked around the venue expressionlessly.

Just in this flash of lightning.

"—Thank you all in Britain." This sound rang out in the speakers of the audience at the same time. Then, Romael's influence on the large screen of the podium gradually blurred. After several gray horizontal lines disappeared, a black mask appeared.

"I am grateful for my leniency."

——The signal was forced to switch. Suzaku was shocked and subconsciously stepped forward a few steps and blocked Nanali. He shouted loudly at the venue where the crowd was surging, "Come out and zero, I guarantee your safety before you leave the border."

"It's not your own to do it." Zero in the picture replied calmly, "Compared to this, Shumu Zhuque, I have something to ask you."

"?"

"What is Japan, and what is nation?"

"?" Zhuque was caught off guard when asked. Zero continued to say, "Is it language, land, or blood?" In an instant, the entire venue was silent. Then,—

"...No." Zhuque calmed down, turned around and looked at the black mask reflected in the screen and said, "It all depends on the hearts of the people."

"I think so too." Zero nodded calmly, "consciously, standardized, reserved... As long as we maintain the cultural foundation and maintain this innocent heart, no matter where we go to the ends of the world, we are still Japanese."

An indescribable uneasiness hit Zhuque's heart.

"This has something to do with... letting you escape-"

It was a long time to speak, and then it was almost time. Suddenly, countless airbags were deflated and the entire venue was filled with the entire venue. Then, streams of white smoke burst out from the ground where people were sitting, instantly wrapping up the venue where millions of Japanese people gathered.

"gas?"

"It's not smoke" Just when the relevant personnel in Britain were at a loss, a thin figure had already moved first.

"What happened?" When Nanali couldn't understand what was happening in front of her and asked her left and right in confusion, the Sixth Knight, Ania Ulstrem, had already caught up from behind.

"Governor, come here." Ania pushed Nanali's wheelchair without saying a word and showed off her behind the podium. Waiting for them were the British squadron directly under Ania and Mordred, who was famous for his defense of iron walls. As the two left, Romael, who was standing on the podium, was always standing by. From her cold sight, she could vaguely see her dissatisfaction with Ania. After the two left, Romael just stared at the smokey under the stage.

"Hmph, is there something wrong?" The British V-tol military aircraft, which was standing in the air and the mass-produced mecha equipped with floating unit, moved to the sound, lowered the height one after another, and pointed the muzzle at the smoke on the ground. Zhuque noticed this and hurriedly shouted at the communication machine, "Wait until the other party hasn't taken action yet."

If the British Army took the lead in firing, the Special Administrative Regional Strike a year ago will undoubtedly be staged again.

"No. This may be zero's tactic." Gino clasped Tristan's joystick and said to himself, "Is the Black Rebellion going on again? I want us to fire first - I'm so worried, we won't make a fool of ourselves twice in a row."

First of all, we must determine where zero is - Keno and Suzaku are in a close relationship and stop their troops. At this time, the smoke on the ground gradually dissipated under the sea breeze, and the obstructed vision gradually became clear. At this time, Romer, who is known for his calmness, moved slightly. What came into her eyes through the lens was a black mask that appeared and disappeared in the smoke.

"Oh? You've been on the field since the beginning." Romer was a little surprised. When she was about to get closer to see what happened, her feet suddenly nailed to the ground.

""The smoke became weaker and weaker. Then—

Zero appears.

Then, another zero appeared.

Then another zero appeared.

Then another zero appeared.
To be continued...