"Building momentum? The situation in Butaria has now reached a point where we need to build momentum? This shouldn't just be to simply promote the power of the Knights of the Round Table. After all, in their eyes, I should also have the possibility of failure, or am I among the numbers? Are there also local anti-Butaria groups like the Black Knights that have no support from the participants?”
Xiao Ran thought in his heart, and he probably understood Charles's thoughts. He clearly wanted to use this canonization of the Knights of the Round Table to express to the outside world that Butalia is still as powerful as ever. In addition to boosting morale, it also I would like to tell all the soldiers fighting for Butaria that as long as they have ability and merit, they will definitely find their place in Butaria.
In addition to this, the more important thing is the battle with the Scarlet Knights. At the same time, he will be announced as the new Knight of the Round Table and the Scarlet Knights. No matter which aspect the Victory Knight is, it is not that important to Charles. , after all, both are Butaria's powerful combat powers, but internally, if Xiao Ran wins, it will naturally allow Charles to slightly suppress the possibly disobedient Scarlet Knights, and at the same time, he can continue to express another message to the outside world. , that is, the Knights of the Round Table are still Butalia's most powerful force.
"I will try my best." Xiao Ran did not say for sure that he would win, because he did not know what kind of machine he would drive next to face the participants of the Scarlet Knights. In this way, failure due to the machine seemed like It's not impossible, it's just that Xiao Ran will try his best, but I don't know how far Charles and Bimax will try.
Belz didn't care what Xiao Ran said. He just repeated what Charles said. Now it was enough to get Xiao Ran's best answer. After all, trying his best represented a lot of things.
Belz said to Xiao Ran: "Then please Sir Knight, please put on the knight uniform prepared for you as soon as possible. I brought here two sets of uniforms that were made last night, both of which are black uniforms according to your preferences. One set is for daily wear, and the other is for combat wear. Also, would you like to wear a windbreaker or a cape, Sir Knight?"
Xiao Ran said: "The windbreaker is fine, the cloak is a bit in the way."
Belz nodded to the maids behind him, and then bent down to Xiao Ran again: "Then I won't bother you to change your clothes."
After Belz finished speaking, he took the officer sent by the military and walked out, leaving five maids in Xiao Ran's room. Xiao Ran looked at the five women who were ready to change his clothes, eyes filled with laughter. There was also a flash of thoughtfulness, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised.
Each of these five women seems to have been carefully selected, not to mention one from a thousand, but at least they should be five selected from hundreds of people, regardless of body shape, appearance, temperament or attitude. But being picky, in this Butalia, if you put aside your current status as a maid, she would be a beautiful woman who would be sought after among the nobles. She is young and beautiful.
It's just that these five maids are not just maids. They are also tools used by Charles and Bimax to bribe him, appease him, and even monitor, influence, and even control him. Two of the five have different abilities. Ordinary people's mental power fluctuates. It just so happens that Xiao Ran has become a little familiar with this kind of mental power fluctuation after coming to this world. Charles sent two people with suspected artificial geass abilities for him, which was really a bit too fancy. He did it, which made Xiao Ran feel a little flattered.
But it is right to say that if he wins the next battle with the Scarlet Knights, he will become the spokesperson of the new generation of Knights of the Round Table. It is reasonable for Charles or Bimax to be so cautious. Who doesn’t want his tools to behave well? Be obedient, and this applies equally to Charles.
But it has to be said that Charles's decision-making is indeed a bit admirable. He has already placed a heavy bet on him without knowing the outcome. Although Charles can come back even if he fails, but That is already a means of compensation, but to be able to make such a choice, Charles is at least absolutely qualified as the emperor of Butaria, with no shortage of means, determination, and even forbearance.
Xiao Ran would not refuse and could not refuse five beauties given to him. Even if Xiao Ran was not a participant and a normal person standing in this position, he would definitely guess that these five people were the people sent by Charles to monitor them. It was really not appropriate to give it back, so Xiao Ran accepted it all with peace of mind.
Let the maid, who was numbered from one to five in Xiao Ran's heart, wash and change clothes. Not long after, Xiao Ran, wearing a white and black uniform, appeared in Belz's eyes again. At the same time, Jeremiah, Wei Leta also followed Belz and the officer into Xiao Ran's guest room.
Although Belz's uniform of the Knights of the Round Table is said to be black, it is actually mainly white. Black boots and gloves are standard. The real black ones are actually the windbreaker and cape that Belz added at the end. The thing is truly black, and it is not pure black. It also has the unique coat of arms of the Knights of the Round Table embroidered on it.
After changing their clothes, the maids left the guest room, and then the officer began to introduce to Xiao Ran the current situation of the entire Butalia army, including the military situation of each number and war zone, in a way that was not too involved. It is confidential, but it is possible to explain the situation clearly to Xiao Ran, and at the same time, explain it in detail one by one in a way that allows Xiao Ran to understand.
It wasn't until noon that Xiao Ran left and entered the palace under the leadership of Belz, who kept reminding Xiao Ran when to say something and when to pay attention to what. Xiao Ran, who is willing to listen and keep smiling, is very satisfied. No matter how small the details are, Belz will tell them and remind Xiao Ran, and Xiao Ran will accept them all and smile more.
A formal canonization ceremony did not have much worth describing. It was just that the things that were originally carried out in the council hall were carried out in the square of the palace. Under the witness of countless people watching the ceremony, Xiao Ran became an official. The glorious and great Knights of the Round Table have become the sharpest swords in the Butalia Empire today.
After becoming a Knight of the Round Table, Xiao Ran took the initiative to step aside with his sword in hand, leaving the next moment to Charles who needed to use this ceremony to achieve more goals, watching Charles in front of countless audiences and cameras. The man in front of him spoke in a deep and full tone, without any fluctuations in his heart. His eyes were very focused and he looked at the people on the other side of him who were wearing red uniforms that were similar to the Knights of the Round Table. .
These few people have a completely different aura from the people around them. They are not as elegant as those pampered nobles, and they do not have the perseverance of the soldiers in military uniforms around them. Although the uniforms they wear are good-looking, the temperament they convey is completely different from the others. Xiao Ran, who was also a participant, had already figured out their identities just by feeling. That kind of recklessness could not be concealed by clothes.
At this time, these few people may be the most obviously absent-minded among everyone present. Even if the other people may be thinking about other things in their minds, when they are talking to Charles, no matter what, the expressions on their faces The expressions of respect, approval, and heaviness will completely change according to the content of Charles' words, and there will be no less applause than he deserves, and these people's faces are completely coping.
After Charles finished speaking, he announced that the new Knight of the Round Table, Lelouch Xiao, would compete with the commander of the new legion of the Scarlet Knights in front of the palace. Then he retreated from the high platform and began to move under the protection of the attendants and guards. Go to the martial arts arena for competitions.
But until this time, Bimax appeared in front of Xiao Ran again, bringing the other Knights of the Round Table to Xiao Ran's side.
"Congratulations."
"Thank you." Xiao Ran nodded lightly to Bimax and glanced at the other Knights of the Round Table who were following him. They were men and women, not too old in terms of age. They wore basically similar uniforms, but their cloaks were completely different colors. .
Among these Knights of the Round Table, except for Jino and Aniya, who are still in District 11, Xiao Ran's impression of the other knights is basically Bimax. There are three women and one man. There are only five people in Upper Bimax, including the two in District 11, just like the Knights of the Round Table only have these seven people, but in fact the Knights of the Round Table should not only have these few people.
Among the three women and one man who came, the man had orange hair and looked a little frivolous. When he stood, he held his hands and twisted his waist. He looked quite comfortable with the smile on Xiao Ran's face.
The three girls also have their own characteristics. A dark-skinned girl stands behind Bimax with a serious face, a royal-sister-style woman with one hand on her hip and a bold smile on her face, and the last one has golden hair. A weak girl with beautiful hair and a cute smile.
Bimax turned sideways slightly and said to Xiao Ran with a smile: "We will all be colleagues from now on. Let me introduce you to the other Knights of the Round Table. You have already met Jino and Aniya in District 11. This boy has Luciano Brandelli, the vampire-named Knight of the Tenth, is a boy who does not pursue advancement."
"Nonette, the Ninth Knight, is a knight who has been a member of the Knights of the Round Table for a long time and has made many achievements for the empire."
"Doretta, the fourth knight, this one is as powerful as me."
"The last one is Monica. She is only seventeen years old this year. Don't be fooled by her appearance. Although she is only the twelfth knight, her strength is second to none in the country."
Bimax finished introducing the Knights of the Round Table around him, and then said to these Knights of the Round Table: "This is Lelouch Xiao. His strength should not be greater than mine. The battle records you have been watching recently belong to him. , to be able to compete with Geno and Aniya at the same time by one person, and to defeat them easily, I don’t think everyone here has this strength.”
The knights of the Round Table did not inexplicably feel that they were superior to others like when Jino met Xiao Ran for the first time. They all seemed quite polite and eager in front of Xiao Ran. Naturally, Xiao Ran would not be stingy with his friendliness and nodded to several people. Nodding: "Hello."
Monica, the Twelve Knights, put her hands in front of her and bent slightly towards Xiao Ran, saying hello to Xiao Ran in a gentle voice: "Hello, Knight Lelouch."
Suddenly, Xiao Ran seemed to have an impression of this blond girl. She seemed to be the same person as the dark-skinned girl, the fourth knight Doretta, who was sent to Suzaku by Shumu. But now because of the many participants appeared, Shumu Suzaku was completely captured by Xiao Ran, so the two girls should not have the encounter that should have happened to them again.
The other people also smiled at Xiao Ran, either directly saying hello, or nodding solemnly and silently.
Xiao Ran looked at Bimax and asked a little strangely: "Shouldn't there be twelve Knights of the Round Table? Now it seems that there are only eight including me?"
Bimax simply said: "The number of Knights of the Round Table used to be twelve, but due to some special reasons a long time ago, it has never been full again. The current Knights of the Round Table are like Monica, Gino, Lu Ciano, Aniya, they are all considered to be the new generation of Knights of the Round Table, but their strength is not inferior to any of the Knights of the Round Table. There were a few who returned the title of knight before, but they have always been serving the empire."
Xiao Ran nodded, and others could not see Xiao Ran's expression. The tenth knight Luciano suddenly asked: "Knight Lelouch, why do you wear such a mask? Isn't it because you are handsome?"
Xiao Ran smiled softly, shook his head and said: "No, my eyes are actually suffering from an eye disease and are not suitable for long-term exposure to strong light. Compared with wearing sunglasses, a mask is more in line with our identity and is more convenient for fighting." .”
"Suffering from eye disease?" Luciano looked at Xiao Ran and nodded thoughtfully: "In short, if it does not affect the battle, then of course it is the best, but you are already so strong, so what about your eye disease? It should still not affect you."
"Yes." Xiao Ran smiled again and said: "Knight Bimax, although I have already known about the upcoming competition and have prepared for it, there seems to be no movement in the body?"
Bimax didn't think there was any embarrassment in not helping Xiao Ran find the machine. He smiled and said, "Don't worry about this. I made a bet with the Corgi Knight of the Scarlet Knights. If you win, you can go wherever you want." Choose a mecha from their warehouse. Of course, the empire will also seize the time to prepare a special mecha for you. But if it fails, then I have no choice. If not, they are not willing to send their own mecha. Take the body out and give it to others to use."
"But you can rest assured this time. Yesterday I had someone bring Lancelot to you from District 11. He will only drive a similar KF to fight you. If it were you, I believe he would be able to Win in the shortest time, right?”