"So fast?" Xiao Ran lowered his head slightly and asked with a slightly doubtful tone: "Now the situation in the empire has become so serious? The people who came here to introduce me to the situation in each war zone did not tell me That’s it. mx”
Bimax shook his head, motioning with his eyes and gestures for Xiao Ran to get in the car, and said as he walked: "The situation in the empire is indeed very serious now, but it is not serious enough to have to send us Knights of the Round Table. Although there have always been large and small in each war zone, There was an armed conflict, but the addition of the Scarlet Knights really calmed down the chaotic situation a lot, but this did not affect other hostile forces’ eye on us.”
"You probably wouldn't notice it in a peaceful place in the empire, but in various war zones, the Scarlet Knights have more or less sent their own forces to provide support. Now they have become the most powerful elite force belonging to our empire on the battle line. With the addition of the establishment of the Knights, they have gradually gained a lot of supporters, and their prestige and momentum are also growing. In terms of strength, they can compete with other bases. Because their strength needs to be used, their opinions are also It has become something that all districts have to pay attention to.”
"But you know, although the Scarlet Knights have the organization of a knighthood, they are not actually knights themselves."
When Bimax said this, Xiao Ran understood everything that followed. He waited until he got in the car and said, "I understand what you mean. You want me to go to the front line to revive the reputation of the Knights of the Round Table and show off my muscles appropriately. The purpose is to reduce the influence of the Scarlet Knights on the border troops, belittle them, and improve themselves. After all, the Knights of the Round Table are the knights directly under His Majesty. Although the Scarlet Knights have the establishment of a knighthood, they are always mercenaries. , we cannot allow them to continue to expand their influence on the military, right?"
Bimax was not surprised that Xiao Ran could say these words. He nodded and said: "Yes, in recent times, although the Knights of the Round Table have been regarded as the most powerful imperial force, there has been a period of time when they have not To really take action, it is necessary to send you, the person we now recognize as the most powerful, to show off your power, but you must establish the intention that the Knights of the Round Table are stronger than the Scarlet Knights, and that your identity is higher than the Scarlet Knights. , and at the same time, you also need to really shock the enemies around you."
"Is this your Majesty's idea?" Xiao Ran pondered and said, "If this is the case, then once it is confirmed that I am going to the front line, I will probably be very busy for a long time, and I will also experience a lot of hard battles. In fact, This is just a performance, haha, and a reminder to the Scarlet Knights."
Bimax's one eye flickered, and he did not speak, only confirming Xiao Ran's guess with silence. Of course, in addition to showing their strength to recast the invincible golden body of the Knights of the Round Table and telling everyone that the Knights of the Round Table are the most powerful force in the empire, it also reminds the Scarlet Knights that even without them, the Knights of the Round Table alone can still stabilize the situation. The situation in the empire, and if you want to get more support from the empire, you must stick to your duties, don't do things you shouldn't do, and don't try to expand your influence in the border army.
At the same time, it is also reminding the generals of the frontier army not to do wrong things. Of course, the emperor Charles should not have too many doubts about the loyalty of these frontier army generals. The entire Butaliali, the military Loyalty to the Emperor has always been guaranteed.
Xiao Ran clearly guessed the plans of Charles and Bimax. After thinking about it for a while, Xiao Ran said: "I won't be the one going to the front line. I can agree to this matter. I need to support the front line." There is no problem with the army reorganizing, but if you want to send any supervision team to confirm whether the frontier army has begun to have anything to do with the Scarlet Knights, you'd better tell me these things. I don't want anything to happen inside the front line where I appear. What's the problem? As a commander and a soldier, I don't know anything."
Bimax couldn't help but twitch his eyebrows twice, and said in a muffled voice: "Of course."
Xiao Ran smiled, glanced at Luziano and Monica, who were already sitting in the front driver's seat of the car, and said: "Of course, it doesn't make much sense for me to go to the frontier army alone as the main force. After all, my energy is limited. If these two little guys have no other mission arrangements, just let them follow me. If there are no other mission arrangements, I can take the other Knights of the Round Table with me."
Bimax frowned and began to think about the feasibility of this matter, but the situation was indeed as Xiao Ran said. Sending only one Knight of the Round Table did mean something, but after all, it was impossible to really send only one Knight of the Round Table. When a major combat force like Xiao Ran goes to the front line, not only that the supervisory team, which has been directly exposed by Xiao Ran, will follow Xiao Ran, but also a group of powerful subordinates must be prepared for Xiao Ran to accompany him.
Otherwise, Xiao Ran will inevitably use the Scarlet Knights in the frontline battle. This will give the Scarlet Knights another opportunity to perform meritorious service and increase their reputation. The purpose of suppression will not be achieved at all, and there is another one. The reason is to continue to establish Xiao Ran's attitude towards the Scarlet Knights.
Nowadays, the power of the Scarlet Knights is indispensable, and the result is that one family dominates. Xiao Ran was selected by Bimax and Charles to have the strength and brains of the banner, and is also a chess piece, just to let him suppress the Scarlet Knights to achieve balance. Instead of letting the entire Knights of the Round Table become completely the opposite of the Scarlet Knights.
Otherwise, the transcendent status of the Knights of the Round Table will be affected, and to a certain extent, the Scarlet Knights will be elevated to an existence equal to the Knights of the Round Table, sending a wrong signal to the outside world. After all, only those with equal strength can The need to contend and balance may lead others to think that the Scarlet Knights may be just another Knights of the Round Table.
But if Xiao Ran is alone, his hostility to the Scarlet Knights is just a personal matter. Once the Scarlet Knights are suppressed, it means that the Knights of the Round Table are more powerful. If they cannot be suppressed, then Xiao Ran will have no use value.
Xiao Ran glanced at Bimax with a half-smile, and said: "Are you really relieved about such a big stall? Even if you are really relieved, I may not be able to handle it alone, and my fundamentals are always in ten." I will handle the matters assigned to me by Her Highness Euphilia in District 1, but that doesn’t mean I will stay there every day. When I leave, I will always have to make sure that someone shakes the place.”
Bimax took a deep breath, looked at Xiao Ran and nodded, and said in a deep voice: "I will report to Your Majesty, but only Luciano and Monica can leave with you. I and the other Knights of the Round Table You still need to stay here just in case, but I can’t guarantee you whether His Majesty agrees.”
Xiao Ran smiled and did not continue the topic. He just said: "I have no problem here. I have to ask Knight Bimax to help me arrange a transport plane. Lancelot should be sent back to District 11 as soon as possible."
"I'll arrange it." Bimax nodded, Xiao Ran also fell silent, and the two people sitting in front didn't speak. The car became quite quiet. Four people, four Knights of the Round Table, were in the same car. The people in the car quickly drove away from the training ground where a battle had just ended not long ago with different thoughts.
As for where he was going, Xiao Ran didn't ask. He just closed his eyes and fell asleep quietly, thinking about what Charles and Bimax were still planning. District 11 was not stable now, although there were already two Knights of the Round Table. Being stationed in District 11 represents the importance that Charles and Butaria attach to the stability of District 11, but Bimax should know very well that those two people are unlikely to be opponents of organizations like the Scarlet Knights, but why? And he had to do it under such uncertain circumstances, as if he couldn't wait to transfer him out of District 11.
Of course, this may not be aimed at him or Euphilia, but Xiao Ran feels a little strange. Could it be that the Scarlet Knights really put so much pressure on Charles? Does Charles have to continue to build momentum for the Knights of the Round Table now? So anxious to suppress the rising reputation of the Scarlet Knights in the country, what is the purpose of doing so
In fact, Xiao Ran really never thought that Charles and Bimax would be so anxious, but he had already been mentally prepared to leave Area 11 for a short time and go to other war zones. After all, to become a Knight of the Round Table, you have to show some real strength. The achievement came out, but now Xiao Ran felt like there was something behind him pushing Charles to do this immediately. This made Xiao Ran really confused. This campaign was built too eagerly, and it helped him build momentum. Although it is to suppress the Scarlet Knights and continue to promote the Knights of the Round Table, it is to use him as a gun, but is this really appropriate
After all, he, Xiao Ran, is the one who has gained the most from this wave of momentum, isn't he? He is simply a rising star in the empire. Is this to establish him as the most powerful and prestigious person among the Knights of the Round Table besides Bimax
But on second thought, Bimax may have never cared about Butaria that much. This country is also just a tool for him. His real purpose is to create a new world, no matter how much he has to pay for it. I guess I am willing to do more. This guy is also a person with an extremely complicated inner world.
If he, Xiao Ran, and the Scarlet Knights are all pawns used by Charles to create a new world, and the real purpose is not to stabilize the current chaotic situation in Butaria, then it is estimated that Charles may have a deeper plan in mind, and in order to Max is just a simple executor.
So the appearance of Aniya, Mariana's possessed person in District 11, is also part of Charles and Mariana's plan? Could it be that pushing him, Xiao Ran, to stand up was not only to suppress the Scarlet Knights, but also to transfer him away from District 11, and to attract the Scarlet Knights and other forces to him? And then let Mariana, who only has her soul and spirit left, do something else in District 11
It is difficult for Xiao Ran to understand this for the time being, but at least he can be somewhat certain that no matter what the two people are planning, the ultimate goal is not him, but just using him as a tool and chess piece.
When Luziano's car drove to the palace again, what happened next was not too unexpected by Xiao Ran. It was another cocktail party, but this one was just for him. The real meeting was Xiao Ran introduced the real princes and nobles of Butaria, and also gave Xiao Ran a basic impression of these people. At this time, his status was different. Although he did not have a real noble title, he was still treated as a knight of the Round Table. Many people fawned over him, but Charles didn't show up at all during the entire cocktail party. Bimax only stayed for a short while and left. Even the Scarlet Knights, who had failed in the battle, didn't show up at all.
Until the end of the reception, Bimax did not appear again, and no one came to inform Xiao Ran about the selection of the machine from the Scarlet Knights.
After leaving the palace, Xiao Ran went directly back to the place where he temporarily lived. However, not long after closing the door, Xiao Ran disappeared from the suite, put on other clothes and quietly left the capital and headed outside. Countryside.
When Xiao Ran arrived, the black transforming fighter plane was parked in a dark place at the corner of a cliff, where it was difficult to be noticed. And right in front of the transforming fighter plane, Lelouch, dressed in black and holding a helmet, and Liu Muye, who was also wearing similar clothes, was sitting in front of a bonfire. When they heard the footsteps, the two stood up immediately. After seeing that the person coming was Xiao Ran, the two people who were originally on guard also relaxed. down.
Xiao Ran stretched out his hand to say hello to the two of them with a smile. He walked to the side of the bonfire and nodded lightly to Lelouch: "I've been waiting for a long time."
"It didn't take long." Lelouch held the helmet belonging to zero and looked up at Xiao Ran calmly: "Congratulations, the second Knight of the Round Table, Mr. Lelouch Xiao."
"You're welcome." After Xiao Ran finished speaking, he also smiled at Liu Muye: "Thank you."
Liu Muye shook his head with a smile and gently smoothed his hair behind him: "Do you need me to do anything when you come here this time?"
"Just let Lelouch and I go there in a moment. You pilot the machine and stay nearby. If there is any danger, I will contact you as soon as possible."
Lelouch frowned slightly, feeling that he was in a bad mood for some reason, so he said directly: "What on earth did you want to do by calling us here?"
"Let's make a deal, a deal that only your identity can make." Xiao Ran looked at Lelouch and said calmly: "Once this deal is reached, you will obtain Butaria's most powerful elite troops, and at the same time, This country will also gain the loyalty of a group of people as quickly as possible, and it will only take a short time for you or Nunnally to become the ninety-ninth emperor of Butaria."