Lelouch's brows suddenly furrowed, and he unconsciously looked at the group of people kneeling behind him, with a flash of complicated emotions in his eyes.
Geass, this is Lelouch's biggest trump card for daring to ascend to the throne. It is also his greatest confidence. It is also the foundation for him to stabilize the country after becoming the emperor. If he wants to stabilize the country in the shortest time, and with the help of To use the power of this country to complete his real plan, the geass he now possesses will be the most indispensable thing. But now Xiao Ran actually told him that he had it in the hands of Charles, or in the hands of Charles' collaborators. Something that could lift geass immediately cast a shadow in his heart.
Lelouch was silent for a moment and asked in a deep voice: "How many people know about the kind of thing you are talking about?"
"I don't know. I don't know all the information about the geass eliminator. I just know that there is such a thing. After all, I didn't have the channel to know the information about this country before." Xiao Ran patted Lelouch's hand. Shoulder, said: "Although I don't know, there must be people who know about these existences. Charles is the best source of information. I am telling you this just to remind you not to think that you can sit back and relax with geass."
"I will know from his mouth." Lelouch nodded silently and said: "The next step is to ascend the throne, and finally we have reached this step. Along the way, besides the Black Knights, I have put more thought into it. , it feels like we have reached this point without doing anything. Although all the plans so far have had changes in the middle, the overall development is still in the direction that is beneficial to us and we have achieved our goals. It always feels like a dream. Same thing, suddenly everything is at your fingertips.”
"Because we have the power to get everything at our fingertips. The fundamental reason why we can do all this is because we have the power that others cannot resist. We can ignore all factors that can be flattened by force. This is why we can leave so quickly. The reason why we got to this point.”
Xiao Ran paused for a moment and smiled slightly: "I once had a student, a silly girl, who clearly had enough power to protect herself, make other enemies feel threatened, and ensure the stability and peace of her country, but she couldn't bear it. Although she received the help brought by that power, she always believed that power was the root of all conflicts and wars and actively disbanded that power. The final result was that her country was occupied and destroyed by other people with power. You are better than She’s smart and should know what I’m about to say.”
Lelouch knew what Xiao Ran wanted to express, but he didn't quite understand why Xiao Ran suddenly changed the topic in this direction: "Powerful power is indeed a double-edged sword, but in the end, how to use the power depends on this Whose hand is the sword in, so are you telling me that with power we can do whatever we want? Or are you reminding me that if one day someone else has power beyond us, he can too? Easily knocking us down? But more importantly, the person with this power is actually not me but you, which always makes me feel like an illusion."
"Also, it's a bit unexpected that you, who are so cunning, can teach such a student who has no idea what is right and what is wrong."
"Just a silly girl." Xiao Ran patted Lelouch on the shoulder again and said: "So you need to develop your own true power as soon as possible, whether it is the Black Knights or your own abilities, only Only in this way can you avoid falling into the mortal world. Only your true strength is the foundation that can change and determine everything. I believe you will have such an ability one day."
"We'll see." Lelouch waved his hand. Although he has been strengthened and has higher coordination and athletic ability, he is not the kind of person who is good at moving with his body. He wants to grow up to the point where he can also Instead of crushing the powerful power of others, it seems more appropriate to think more about how to unite those who have power around you.
For example, Shumu Suzaku, a good friend who has super reflexes, athleticism, and physical strength, has also been strengthened. In terms of personal combat ability, Suzaku Shumu no longer knows how to ignore him. Anyway, the power that Lelouch mastered and united around him can also be regarded as the power that he can use.
The unnaturalness and casualness on Lelouch's face let Xiao Ran see what he was thinking, but Xiao Ran didn't give any more instructions. There was no problem in putting Lelouch's thoughts on him. After all, once he waited With all the participants leaving, the upper limit of this world is just that. With Shumu Suzaku, a fool, geass ability, and the Black Knights, Lelouch is definitely not a being that anyone can provoke, let alone a powerful one. It's just relative. Lelouch is now many times more powerful than those real ordinary people.
Lelouch looked at the people behind him and said, "It's time to let them leave. Come two people to watch over these people, especially Charles, and don't allow anyone to get close to them."
These words were not spoken to Xiao Ran, but to the other participants who were protecting Lelouch as he entered the palace. Many participants looked at each other and walked out. Under Lelouch's order, two people walked out with Charles included. Everyone left the hall, but Bimax and Luziano stayed, because these two people had special identities and were very prestigious Knights of the Round Table in the Butaria Empire, especially Bimax, these two people are already under his control anyway, so if they leave a strong momentum and show up in person to express their support for Lelouch's ascension to the throne, he will avoid more trouble.
Next, Lelouch walked up to the high platform that only the emperor could step on. He stood in front of the throne and stared blankly at the chair. Until some time passed, Schneizel entered the political palace. Behind him, countless nobles and important ministers entered the hall, and people who were deliberately called for global broadcasts brought in a large amount of equipment.
Everyone who entered the hall looked at Lelouch with incomprehensible and fearful eyes, who had his back to them on the high platform. The luxurious clothes seemed to say everything, but for those who were latecomers like Lelouch, they had no idea at all. No one knows anything about it, but how can the nobles not know about the series of rapid and huge changes in the previous capital and the important ministers who were captured or summoned.
Everyone was thoroughly inspected before entering the hall, and was given a stern warning by Schneizel. Now there are many participants outside the hall, and there are even more powerful machines directly After entering the palace to ensure the smooth transfer of power, the people who appeared in the palace now dared to make the slightest sound, but they all knew that from this moment on, Butaria will undergo a huge change. , whether to stand on the side of the winners of the changers or on the side of the losers, for these people, this is a question that does not need to be considered at all.
Moreover, on the steps of the high platform, the people standing on the left and right sides did not dare to have any delusions. Bimax, the first knight of the Round Table, showed even more powerful power and almost changed the entire Africa by himself. Lelouch, the mysterious second knight of the war, Luciano, known as the vampire, and Schneizel, who originally had great power in the empire, these people are almost enough to represent the military and political power of the entire Butaria. These people all expressed their surrender to the young figure at the top of the steps, so who were they to refuse
Lelouch did not turn around, but when he came back to his senses, he also noticed the situation in the hall. He gently placed his hand on the armrest of the throne and asked softly: "Is it time?"
Schneizel is probably the first person among all the people who have not been controlled to truly understand everything without being threatened, including his identity, location, etc. He leads his men directly without hesitation. Of course, it will take some time for this part of the power to be fully integrated into Lelouch's future regime, but Butalia, who directly made changes from high-rise buildings, is bound to be destined to become this part of the people. The real pillars of the country’s future.
Schneizel may not necessarily have thoughts about the throne, but he doesn't necessarily have none. However, if he can truly get the space to display his ambitions under Lelouch's command, and after understanding the current situation, he can continue to serve as Butaria's successor. The prime minister is also in line with his wishes.
After Lelouch's words fell, Schneizel turned to face Lelouch, stroking his chest and bending down, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, you may have to wait for a while, as various places will also prepare for the grand ceremony later. After a little preparation, there are still some important personnel who have not arrived."
Lelouch nodded, Xiao Ran also glanced in the direction of Schneizel, without speaking, he stood on the steps and closed his eyes and fell asleep.
After waiting for almost ten minutes, the important personnel mentioned by Schneizel finally appeared in the hall and stood in the middle of the hall. Some people had bewildered expressions on their faces, and they were at a loss, but There were also many people with resolute, brave and stubborn faces, looking at Schneizel and Lelouch on the steps with expressions of hatred, but more people were silent and weakly silent.
Xiao Ran opened his eyes when these people came in. They were all wearing gold, silver, and cloaks, and were gorgeously dressed. The youngest was just a baby, and the older ones were about thirty.
There were also several people with incompatible temperaments. Even the injured Monica was inside, but she was pushed in by a green-haired woman in a wheelchair. There were five or six similar people. In addition to pushing With the exception of Monica's lady, everyone else was wearing rather ordinary casual clothes.
Schneizel may have seen Xiao Ran's unfamiliarity and confusion with these people, so he took the initiative to explain: "Your Majesty, all members of the royal family and the existing Knights of the Round Table have arrived, and all regions should be ready by this time. His Majesty’s live broadcast.”
Those luxuriously dressed people were members of Butalia's royal family, but the one who made Xiao Ran's deepest memory did not stand among them. However, Xiuzenair used the existing words to describe the Knights of the Round Table, so among these so-called Knights of the Round Table There are people who were once Knights of the Round Table but retired.
"Everyone is here." Lelouch shook his luxurious robe with his right hand and slowly turned around to reveal his true appearance to everyone in the hall. At the same time, he had already prepared The good camera lit up instantly, capturing the entire hall and Lelouch at its core.
Almost no one in the entire hall knew Lelouch's existence, but there were a few people who did. For example, the man standing in front of the royal family members stared at Lelouch the moment he saw the lineup. My eyes widened in disbelief, but I didn't dare to say anything more. I stubbornly endured my fearful heart.
"My name is Lelouch vi Britalia, the eleventh prince of the Britalia Empire."
As soon as the name was said, the attention of more people present was not how the prince Lelouch appeared, but their eyes turned back and forth between Xiao Ran and Lelouch. The same name made them start Think about the relationship between these two people.
"No matter what you think in your hearts, my coup against Butaria is over, and my victory is an unquestionable fact."
"From today on, I am the ninety-ninth emperor of Butalia. Those who obey will survive and those who rebel will be forgotten. My will is Butalia's will, and my goal is Butalia's goal. .”
Lelouch has given many speeches as zero. To be honest, they are very middle-class and very high-spirited. But now as the new emperor of Butaria, Lelouch can no longer give speeches in the zero way, because Zero and Lelouch must not have anything to do with each other. This suddenly made him feel a little uncomfortable. It seemed that he couldn't talk for hours. He could only pretend to be as strong as possible to portray himself as persevering and brave. , the image of a decisive winner.
He didn't speak for several hours, but Lelouch still spoke for a minute or two, expressing his image as a new generation of hegemons. He also used words to describe Charles as a man who resorted to militarism and allowed countless people to sacrifice in vain. The tyrant stood up to resist because he couldn't bear the sacrifice of his soldiers. He finally got many supporters and succeeded. Lelouch, who felt that he was really at a loss for words, said the last word.
"I will be the emperor of Butalia, whoever opposes it and whoever agrees with it."
When the last words came out, Schneizel reacted the fastest. He turned around and bent down towards Lelouch: "Your Majesty is welcome to the throne."
Following Schneizel's movements, all the Knights of the Round Table headed by Xiao Ran also turned and bent down: "Your Majesty is welcome to the throne."
Then Schneizel's supporters bent down, and some people who couldn't accept the current situation also bent down under the leadership of some wallflowers. Only a very few people stood up straight. From his waist, he looked at Lelouch standing on the stage with disdain.
"What qualifications do rebels have to become emperor? Schneizel, Bimax, Luciano, Lelouch, you are all traitors!"
Suddenly a voice sounded, Xiao Ran and others straightened up, and Lelouch also showed a mocking smile. Bimax and Luziano, two people controlled by geass, slowly walked down the steps and used He looked at everyone in the hall with a gloomy look: "Didn't you hear what Your Majesty said just now? Those who obey will prosper and those who rebel will perish. If you don't want to bend down, then go to death..."