As we all know, the Tokyo Concession was the central point of British rule over the entire 11 districts, and its defense system was naturally unmatched by other concessions.

Lelouch's strategy was to use GEASS and use the British army in the concession to break through the defenses outside the concession, but even so, there would still be unscathed forces left inside the concession. After the Black Knights annihilate it, they must suppress the biggest strategic target, which is the government office of Governor Cornelia of District 11.

He then quickly took control of the entire concession, issued a formal declaration of independence, and worked to restore order. As far as this result is concerned, the second great test and problem of the revolutionaries only surfaced at the moment when the old system was overthrown.

ZERO and the Black Knights must quickly establish supremacy and carry out initial restoration of disorder. In addition, Area 11 was only a part of the colonial area for Britain as a whole, and if independence was declared, the British Empire would react.

ZERO and the Black Knights must deal with the British army that will be sent sooner or later, as well as reinforcements from their immediate neighborhood. However, the clique effect of the population hides the danger of undermining the overall strategy.

While popular sentiment can be a very effective force for the overthrow of rulers, it can be an obstacle to building an orderly state later. The frenzy that erupts is difficult to channel in an orderly manner, and may simply refuse to respond with the calm it deserves.

Since ancient times, there have been many examples of leaders who overthrew the old system and failed after independence because they were unable to maintain power.

The leader who has been pushed to the top by the frenzy of the masses of society, the moment he reaches the top, will devote himself to controlling this frenzy, and must also suppress it as the situation becomes. The loser will only plunge society into a state of disorder again, and his figure will disappear from the stage of history with chaos and bloodshed.

In view of the above form, and at the same time, for some private reasons.

Lelouch – ZERO has made a provision for the Black Knights and the growing militia to strictly prohibit violence, pillage, or abuse against British civilians after invading the Tokyo Concession.

Violators will be detained according to the rules of the Black Knights, followed by a public judgment by the leader ZERO, who will punish them accordingly, although there is a certain effect, but how long this effect will last depends on the situation in the future.

Not only the new militia, but also many members of the Black Knights were participants in the Shinjuku and Saitama incidents. So right

The Britannia military unleashed irrepressible anger.

Their hatred of the word Britain could not be appeased.

At midnight, in front of the Black Knights who were confronting the British Army on the outer edge of the Tokyo Concession, the composite outer wall of the Concession built for the purpose of earthquake resistance and defense collapsed. This, of course, was the result of Lelouch's GEASS application to the managers within the British Army.

"Well, now! Assault of the whole army! ”

Faced with the British army in disarray, the Black Knights commanded at the front. Fujido Kagamishiro rushed forward under his command.

"Citizens, please evacuate to the designated evacuation site quickly, don't worry, this is just a temporary chaos. Please follow the instructions of the army and quickly-"

However, as these reassuring words were broadcast, the image of the small portable television suddenly mixed with gray lines, and then went black.

"Now all TV stations ......"

This is the Ashford Academy Student Union Room located in the center of the concession.

Student Council President Millet Ashford muttered to herself with a deep expression that she had never felt before.

She was accompanied by fellow student council members Livar Caldimont, Charlie Feett, and Nanali Lamperoj.

"No, it's fine."

Livar struggled to pretend to be nonchalant.

"There is also His Royal Highness Xiu Najie here, and besides, didn't it be said on TV just now, Governor Cornelia will lead the army and rush back to support."

If you can catch up.

Mi Lei didn't say this, and everyone present knew about it.

Moreover, the very sending of reinforcements from the quagmire of the rebellion in Ishikawa meant that the British in the Tokyo Concession, or in the entire 11th District, were in danger.

Everyone understood, they all knew, but they didn't want to say those words so as not to stir up unnecessary uneasiness among the people, and that was the only thing anyone present could do.

"I'll go see what's going on in the classroom first."

Mirei broke the silence.

"Everyone should be scared, and if anyone causes a commotion, they have to stop it."

Ashford Academy is one of the civilian shelters designated by the ruling army, and some of the nearby residents and students are concentrated in the classrooms and school buildings.

"Ah, I'll go too."

"I'll go too."

Charlie and Livar were about to stand up, but Miree stopped them with a somewhat pale smile.

"This is the president's job, so you can accompany Nanali."

"But ......"

"I've got to get Nina, who locked herself underground. That room, someone who doesn't want Ashford's ID can't be opened—so, Nanali, I'm sorry, I've got to get out of there first. “

"It's fine. Uh, Mirey needs to be careful. ”

"Hmm. Thank you. ”

Miree said as she walked to the exit of the room, still sighing in her heart.

If only Jade were here. If it were him, everyone would be fine. Let's take refuge.

But, at this moment, there was a noisy sound of footsteps from outside. Then the door opened, and several black figures slid into the room.

"Raise your hands and turn back! The building has been taken over by the Black Knights! ”

Mirey's feet froze in place, her eyes widened. I didn't expect this to happen - several pitch-black muzzles were pointed at her. Miree couldn't help but take a few steps back, and at this moment, a man dodged between her and the muzzle of the gun.

"Put the gun down!"

It's Livar.

"Huh~? What do you say, boy? ”

The man standing in front with a gun said in a cold tone, staring at Livar with contempt. Livar, who stretched out his hands to stand in front of Milei, couldn't help but tremble.

"Livar ......"

"You're going to let me be handsome."

Livar interrupted Mirey's stop behind him, and mustered up the courage to stare at the man in front of him.

"I'm here to protect everyone."

Maybe because he was the only man present, he showed off his chivalry, or maybe because he secretly fell in love with the older girl behind him. However, no matter what the reason, it has no value in the eyes of the other party.

"Ah...... That's right! ”

The man raised the butt of his rifle and tried to smash it into Livar's head. And Livar closed his eyes tightly, but at this moment.

"Stop!"