It was already doomed that Lancelot would be eliminated before mass production started. What he spent so much resources and manpower to create turned into waste after the emergence of these organizations. Charles had no choice but to do so. Accept it, but fortunately, the newly launched project in District 11 can still be Charles's last hope.
And now, at this moment, he heard what Xiao Ran said, saying that he could bring out the soul slayer's performance to 250%. What did this mean? Is Xiao Ran too powerful or the soul slayer's potential? Too big. If it's the latter, what's the point of the newly launched project? Making technical reserves for the next generation of more powerful machines
No, not only that, if the performance of the Soul Slayer can be exerted to 250%, does that mean that he now has a real one in his hand, which can be as mysterious and powerful as the Scarlet Knights? A powerful subordinate that the organization can confront head-on
Charles looked at Xiao Ran again and his eyes became more solemn and serious. He put aside the messy thoughts in his mind and asked: "You said you can double the performance of the machine given to you by the Scarlet Knights." The above performance, is this performance due to the machine or due to your personal reasons?"
Of course Xiao Ran understood what Charles wanted to ask, and replied: "From what I understand, a body like the Soul Killer does have great potential. It should be said to be an explosive ability. Under normal circumstances, maybe There will be some powerful forces beyond theory, because this kind of body is different from the body we are familiar with now. It belongs to a completely different system of body, and its explosive ability is extremely powerful."
"However, what I can do is not only exert the explosive power of the body itself, but actually exert 250% of the body's full performance. I think this level should be comparable to any powerful The ability of the enemy to fight, so in terms of high-end combat power, we no longer need to worry about the threats posed by any force. If it is possible, we can obtain better machines from the Scarlet Knights, then I should be able to use them. to produce greater power."
Charles nodded but did not speak. He took a deep look at Xiao Ran and asked another question: "Knight Lelouch, your strength is undoubtedly beyond doubt. When you were in District 11, you should have come into contact with what we are currently doing." I heard that you also gave the special mission a lot of help in the new aircraft project plan. Can you tell me, from your perspective as a powerful pilot, whether the emergence of the new aircraft can bring great benefits to the current empire. What's the change?"
Xiao Ran deliberately remained silent for a long time, about a minute or two. During the whole process, Charles did not urge him. Instead, he kept looking at Xiao Ran with a slightly serious look, waiting for Xiao Ran's answer.
Feeling that the time was almost up, Xiao Ran said: "The machine studied by the special new plan is completely different from the machine in the hands of the Scarlet Knights. It is a machine with regional balance and stability in all aspects, and it is also a machine that can truly be deployed on a large scale. , based on my understanding, if the machine studied in the new plan is successfully developed, it will give the empire the power to truly change the world. Even an organization like the Scarlet Knights can completely suppress or even eliminate it by relying on the powerful military power of the empire. .”
"However, from a single performance perspective, it is estimated that the new planned research machine will still be difficult to compare with a machine like the Soul Slayer. However, it still has a certain degree of advantages over the machines previously shown by the Scarlet Knights. It is still a kind of machine. It can be fully scaled up, and even the current kf pilots do not need much time to become fully proficient in the machine. Once the number increases, they can completely crush the enemy with their numbers, and the soul slayer is another type of machine that even if it is An aircraft that is difficult for ordinary elite-level pilots to control. From my point of view, it is unlikely to be deployed on a large scale. An aircraft with such performance is extremely difficult to operate. It should not be the case for everyone in the Scarlet Knights. Everyone is capable of piloting such a machine."
Charles nodded slowly: "Okay, I already understand. Regarding the Scarlet Knights, what you need to do is to suppress their skyrocketing prestige and fame in various regions, and to change the blind worship of the Scarlet Knights in various regions. , once again let the glory of the Knights of the Round Table cover all places, and re-establish the army's faith in the Knights of the Round Table, but there is no need to suppress the pilots of the Scarlet Knights too deliberately. Now the empire still needs stability, and it cannot be separated. With the help of the Scarlet Knights, you should be able to do this well with your abilities."
Xiao Ran bent down slightly: "Yes."
Charles looked at Xiao Ran below, his eyes flickered for a long time and finally waved his hand: "Go on, we will set off on time in three days, and someone will notify you."
Xiao Ran bowed and resigned. He did not stay after leaving the palace, but left the palace all the way back to where he lived.
Just before leaving from Charles, the way Charles looked at Xiao Ran made Xiao Ran notice something. At that time, Charles was thinking and hesitating about something. If nothing else, the flicker in his eyes was that he was hesitating whether to use geass to modify Xiao Ran. memory, and then achieve the goal of truly gaining Xiao Ran's allegiance.
Charles's ability is not as simple and convenient as Lelouch's geass, which can forcefully control others to complete his orders. Instead, he can only change other people's thoughts by modifying their memories, such as appropriately modifying someone's memory and adding certain For example, if you have a memory that has been serving the empire and has been favored by Charles himself, or if you make more modifications to shape someone's memory into a loyal dog, you can indeed achieve the effect of controlling others, and this effect is time-sensitive. It will be a geass that far surpasses Lelouch, but it's just a little more troublesome.
I just don’t know why he chose to let Xiao Ran leave in the end, without using the geass ability on Xiao Ran. At that moment, Xiao Ran was already ready to control Charles in reverse, not using geass, but directly using telekinesis to force him. Charles controls it, but then the plan to conquer the military power in the border area will probably undergo some changes, so he can only let Lelouch sit on the throne first.
After all, Xiao Ran's eyes cannot see the light, and if you want to use geass, Charles' geass ability is sight type anyway, so you will definitely see Xiao Ran's glowing eyes and know Xiao Ran's difference. In this way, Xiao Ran can't control Charles even if he wants to Method, the Scarlet Knights should not be ready to take action now. After all, the reserve of Sakura Stone is a huge problem, and it is impossible to unblock a more powerful machine. Really start the throne replacement operation, and Now that the Scarlet Knights are dispersed in various districts, there is still a high possibility that they will not be able to suppress the chaos that may arise. Even if Charles is allowed to take the initiative to pass the throne to Lelouch under Xiao Ran's control, it does not mean that the current Lelouch Xiu can truly control everything in the entire empire, so now is not the best time to make a replacement.
Fortunately, Charles finally chose to give up, which made Xiao Ran feel relieved. After returning to the place where he lived, Xiao Ran took out the communicator and contacted Lelouch. After waiting for a while, Lelouch's voice came from the communication. rang in the phone's receiver.
"What's up."
Xiao Ran asked: "How is the collection of cherry stones going?"
Lelouch didn't know what he was doing, so he answered absentmindedly: "It's not very good. There is no way to control the cherry stone mining area yet, but with the help of the deputy governor, there is a batch of cherry stones that can be used. "
Xiao Ran didn't care about Lelouch's absent-mindedness, but said: "Gather all these cherry stones and transport them out of District 11 by sea, plan the route and send them to the mainland, and let the people of the Scarlet Knights receive them halfway. "
"Now?" Lelouch was a little surprised.
"Now, the situation has changed slightly. I need the Scarlet Knights to increase their power as soon as possible." Xiao Ran said, and added: "Not long ago, Charles had the idea of using geass ability to control me. Although I don't care about his geass, but I can't let him see my eyes, so if he is going to do this, then I have to control him in the opposite direction at the first time, and this kind of control will have big problems, People who are familiar with it can tell at a glance that something is wrong, so all our arrangements and plans will have to be accelerated."
Lelouch suddenly became interested: "Hey, what kind of secrets are hidden in the eyes that cannot see people? I am very curious about this. I have never seen your eyes since I met you until now."
"Because my eyes do not belong to humans." Xiao Ran did not hide this from Lelouch. After all, Lelouch was his real collaborator in this mission: "These eyes are eyes that normal humans cannot have. , I will satisfy your curiosity next time we meet.”
"Okay." Lelouch meant both words, not only did he agree to Xiao Ran's transportation of the cherry stone, but he also agreed with Xiao Ran to let him look at his eyes when they meet next time: "I will contact you when I'm ready. "
Xiao Ran said: "It must be completed in two days or so. I will leave the capital on the third day."
Lelouch's tone changed slightly: "Has it started?"
"Well, let's start. When I return to the capital again, it will be the day when you or Nunnally ascends the throne as the emperor."
"I am looking forward."
After hanging up the communication with Lelouch, Xiao Ran contacted her again and told her to cooperate with Lelouch to transport the cherry stones, and also told her to pay attention to the issue of confidentiality and to leave a small part of the cherry stones for future use. It was prepared for emergencies, just in case the special mission needed a supply of cherry stones but couldn't get it.
As for the issue of confidentiality, Lelouch's geass command was the best way to keep it secret.
In the early morning of the third day, Xiao Ran was taken to the military base where Soul Slayer was located. Sakurashi was also successfully transported from District 11. Corgi also obtained the route of the transport ship. After the ship left District 11, After the district was over, people were sent to take over. How to transport these cherry stones back to the empire was not something Xiao Ran needed to worry about.
After Xiao Ran arrived at the military base, the place became quite lively as usual. Ten transport aircraft had already been prepared and were responsible for the transportation of some kf, materials and personnel, while the other two The Knights of the Round Table, Luciano and Monica, who were about to leave with Xiao Ran, also came to this place with their own machines before Xiao Ran arrived at the base, and were already loading their own machines.
After seeing Xiao Ran coming, the two young Knights of the Round Table also came over to say hello to Xiao Ran very politely and proactively. Although these two people have been Knights of the Round Table much longer than Xiao Ran, they are ranked higher in the rankings. Behind Xiao Ran, and the two of them should also know that Xiao Ran's strength is superior to them. No matter whether Xiao Ran gets the powerful machine of Soul Killer or not, neither of them will be Xiao Ran's opponent, and Xiao Ran got the Soul Killer. Soul Master's strength is far superior to the two of them.
In addition, Xiao Ran was the first commander of this mission, so it was only natural for the two of them to come over and greet them.
Monica walked up to Xiao Ran, folded her hands and bent slightly towards Xiao Ran, showing a gentle and obedient smile: "Knight Lelouch, good morning."
Luciano put his left hand on his hips, raised his right hand and waved it at Xiao Ran, and said sleepily: "Good morning, Knight Lulusi."
"Good morning, you two." Xiao Ran nodded lightly, looking at the busy scene of transporting things to and from the transport planes around him, and asked: "Do we need so many transport planes to leave the capital this time?"
In fact, although Xiao Ran was the commander and implementer of this mission, he had no idea where the first target was going. In addition to knowing that there would be an investigation team following him, he also had no idea about this time. What else should be transported along the way
Luciano yawned and nodded, and said: "It seems that twenty mass-produced Lancelots will go to the 19th District with us, and we will also transport a batch of urgently needed supplies there. In the past, I heard that the war situation over there has been not very good. I hope that we can change the situation there after we still have these machines."
"District 19?" Xiao Ran naturally knew where he was going from Luziano's mouth, but he didn't expect to meet Cornelia so soon. Xiao Ran nodded calmly: "It's the same over there. The first place to be attacked by the mysterious armed force. As far as I know, the three areas 19, 20, and 21 seem to have been directly merged into one under the control of Her Highness Cornelia. If the war situation was not tense, it would not be possible. Things like this happen.”
"Ruziano, Monica, you two must be prepared to fight at any time. Maybe the journey this time will not be so smooth."