The name of that Knightmare was "Under the Moon".

Its prototype is the Red Lotus II driven by Hua Lian, but it is not equipped with a radiation fluctuation device like the Red Lotus II, and its sports performance is slightly worse than that of the Red Lotus.

To put it simply, it is a mass production machine. It is easier to produce than red lotus, and its ability is naturally not as good as that of red lotus. But even so, comparing it with the scoundrels and scoundrels that the Black Knights have used to this day, it is already quite an excellent organism.

In front of the freed vine hall, the moon towers majestically. It is as black as if it melts into the night sky. There are also four planes of the same model standing next to it, and the one standing in the center is slightly different from the others, and the color is closer to gray.

This is called a dedicated machine.

It's Japan...... No, to be precise, it should be very ancient China, when the monarch received the allegiance of a warrior who was unique in ten thousand, he would present weapons and armor commensurate with the warrior to show that he valued the warrior.

Looking at the black moon in front of him, Fujido smiled bitterly in his heart. That's what ZERO has in store for itself. However, after all, he himself rode a scoundrel with inferior performance, but he gave himself a moon. This also means that he has handed over the command of the front to himself.

What is he going to do if I don't say yes?

While thinking like this, Fujido called out to the other four mechs beside him.

"Asahina, Chiba, Zhanbe, Senba. Excuse me. ”

"Lieutenant Colonel!"

"Welcome back, Mr. Fujido."

"Small."

Through the external intercom, the subordinates who were born and died replied that Fujido was a little more grateful to ZERO. Even for the sake of these loyal subordinates, Fujido can't die easily.

"Help ZERO, it is not advisable to stay here for a long time, and use the remaining forces to break through in one go."

"Yes!"

Following the instructions of the Nakato Hall under the moon, the four of them responded loudly together.

While listening to their conversation through the rogue communication line, Lelouch inside the cockpit sneered with satisfaction.

"Fujitang has finally arrived, and the next step is to complete the retreat! As for Suzaku ......"

Lelouch thought of this and fell silent.

Suzaku has recently returned to school, but there seems to be an invisible barrier between them. became a superficial friend, and several times Lelouch wanted to talk to him alone, but he deliberately avoided it.

It seems that a strange circle has entered between the two, and Lelouch did not trouble Suzaku. Suzaku didn't report Lelouch either, maintaining a strange and false balance.

However, at this moment, the cockpit suddenly sounded an alarm. A sharp claw flew straight towards the scoundrel that Lelouch was riding. That's the hook, Knightmare released.

It was not Lelouch who reacted, but the Red Lotus Two-Formula on one side. It leapt from the hard concrete floor, blocking the hook with a melee baton drawn from its arms.

The hook that had changed its track dangled a few times in the air, and was immediately retracted. The place where the hook disappeared was a familiar enemy plane standing on the ground like an arrow in the distance.

The White Knight - Lancelot!

"What!? That guy is here—"

From the communicator, Karen's exclamation of surprise was heard. But Lelouch was completely unmoved, and laughed with interest.

"Suzaku, it's you who spoil my good deeds every time. But this time, it's up to you what to do. ”

The commotion at the ceremony venue gradually expanded.

It's a long way from the military camp in the Governor's Palace, but the people gathered at the venue are deaf and discerning media professionals. They can go through a lot of canals

Let's get information.

The attack of the Black Knights—

In a corner of the bustling venue, in a secluded position, the Chief of Staff of the 11th Ruling Army, André Dalton, uses a dedicated communication channel to communicate with the Governor's Palace, which is located at the headquarters of the ruling army.

"Their purpose is Fujitang, very well, then block all the main roads around it...... Well, the first nineteenth station. The standby airdrop troops will soon arrive. ”

Even in the face of such a mutation, Dalton's tone remained calm. No, it should be said that he had to calm down, because it was Governor Cornelia who ordered him to stay here.

"Understood. It is enough to let the garrison of the shelter hold back the enemy in place. And also...... Now, the special guys must be there too. Pass my orders and let them strike too—yes, they've already attacked. No, it's fine. After all, it's a state of emergency. ”

Beside Dalton was a pale and motionless Euphemia. She clutched the flower she used to choose the painting, listening with bated breath to Dalton's call. Or rather, now only she is qualified to hear these news.

"I would like to know the details of the scene. Let the security headquarters of the shelter connect with here. Let them report ...... What the? Light aircraft of the TV Bureau? How could there be such a thing-"

Before he could finish speaking, an exclamation suddenly came from a certain direction of the venue. At this moment, even Dalton was taken aback and couldn't help but look back.

The lobby has a wide ceiling, where there is a huge screen with a satellite communication system, said the head of the museum during the talks. Satellite communication, i.e. the ability to broadcast live via signals.

At this time, the image playing on the screen is the latest news from the TV Bureau. Suddenly, the scene of the Changfu Shelter being filled with war and smoke suddenly appeared.

"Who, who did it!"

Dalton watched impatiently as the museum staff panicked and ran to the equipment room, and then he continued his contact.

"Yes, I've confirmed that here...... Outdoor concerts? I see, that's why I ran there...... No, there is no need to restrict coverage. Now that it has been released, there is no need to restrict it again.

It's very easy for me to grasp the situation here. Then put it. Feel free to ...... the news of the airdrop troops"

After the order was given, Dalton cut the lines of communication. At this moment, Yufemia, who was on the side, said in an anxious tone.

"It was a civilian plane that flew into the airspace of the scene, so they had to evacuate as soon as possible......"

Dalton shook his head.

"It's a picture taken with a super telescopic lens, and it's not very dangerous."

"But ......"

"They deliberately stayed on site to shoot, and of course, if we didn't feel well, they would have taken refuge, but now there is no problem at all."

Euphemia seemed to want to say something, but in the end she kept her mouth shut. Dalton is an expert in military-related matters, and it is useless to contradict himself.

Looking at the depressed figure of the princess, Dalton coughed lightly.

"If you may, I would like you to allow the issuance of a second-class alert order to the entire concession, Deputy Governor."

“…… I allow. ”

"Thank you very much."

"But there's one thing I want to ask you."

At this moment, Euphemia looked up and looked at Dalton with a stern gaze for some reason.

"Please."

"The commissioner is there—you said that, General."

“……”

"Why. Their base is in the exact opposite direction, and there's no reason why they should be there. ”

“……”

"Please answer...... No, this is an order from the Lieutenant Governor. I need you to reveal information to the ruling army. ”

Since she said so, Dalton couldn't help but answer. Although the title of Lieutenant Governor is just a decoration, there is no one in the 11th District who has a higher status than her, except for Governor Cornelia.

Dalton restrained the sigh in his chest and opened his tightly closed lips.

"It was the Governor's order. At 0:00 today, the first level of anti-system criminals, Fujido Kagami Shiro, will be executed. Suzaku Shuki, who is part of the Technical Department of the Special Dispatch Guide, was appointed as the executioner. In addition, the Witnesses were served by Major Lieutenant Lloyd Asspring and Lieutenant Sehir Kormmy of the same deployment.

The Governor did not order the Knightmare to be carried, but I and they both made such a decision privately. Because the anti-government forces around the concession have been showing signs of imminent movement in the past few days, I have given this order on behalf of the governor. ”

Euphemia's face grew pale.

"Execution...... Person......? ”

“Yes，my lord。”

“…… Remember that Fujido was Suzaku—no, an old friend of Warrant Officer Shuki...... It's like they're very, like family......"

“……”

In the face of Dalton's silence again, Euphemia's body staggered slightly.

"Why do you want to do this...... Do you doubt his loyalty, General! ”

Euphemia involuntarily raised her voice, and it seemed that even the room could hear it now. Several people who had been staring at the screen turned their heads back.

Dalton glanced at the room a few times before answering quietly.

"This is to make him swear allegiance to Britain, Your Excellency the Lieutenant Governor."

“……”

Euphemia bit her lip. At this moment, the ceremony venue was lively again.

Zhang Yu in a certain truck looked at the picture on the communication with all kinds of boredom, and sighed.

"If only there were a glider device now, there would be no need to jog around."