Chapter 2413 First meeting
Xiao Ran reminds Luciano and Monica that this is just a normal situation. Logically speaking, such long-distance transfer and transportation work is very likely to be intercepted or attacked by Hostile Faction. Of course, Although the entire journey is basically within the current sphere of influence of Britannia, it does not mean that there is no possibility of being attacked. Moreover, this world is not like the original world. With so many participants who do things regardless of the cost and without considering the consequences, anything is possible.
To remind these two people, I also hope that if they are really attacked, they can get on their own bodies as soon as possible to protect themselves. As for the others, Xiao Ran can only say that he will do his best to ensure their lives as much as possible when they really encounter the situation.
The conversation that followed basically consisted of Xiao Ran asking Luciano and Monica about the specific process of the next action. Xiao Ran had no idea what this mission was. No one had told him about this arrangement, and he had never asked anyone. Even if the destination of today's departure was just known from the two of them, this would make people feel very strange no matter how you look at Xiao Ran, who is the commander of this team's operation.
So Luciano and Monica also showed expressions of surprise and confusion after knowing that Xiao Ran didn't know the next direction at all, but soon Monica, who had a gentle face, seemed to understand something, and said to Xiao Ran in sudden enlightenment, "We received a notice that Knight Lelouch, you will be responsible for all arrangements for the mission, but you only know that the first destination will be Area 19, where Princess Cornelia is located, and you will be responsible for the subsequent specific arrangements. But I didn't expect that you don't even know this. Could this be intentional by His Majesty, just to test your ability Knight Lelouch?"
Xiao Ran thought about it but didn't say anything, but he didn't know exactly what Charles was thinking. It's not impossible that Charles deliberately wanted to see his Xiao Ran ability and let him Xiao Ran decide his actions based on the situation in each region. In short, the big goal and direction have been confirmed, and how to complete it is indeed a bit of a test for him. However, he was not told anything. Where is the first destination, and what to do when going to Area 19. Xiao Ran guessed whether this was because the guy from Bismark forgot to tell him.
As for Area 19, this place should be the area where Crimson Knights has the least influence among the border areas. After all, the person who sits here has extremely high prestige and many supporters among the Imperial Army side. So, then An area was basically conquered by her. She was a member of the Royal Family and a candidate for the throne. No matter how powerful Crimson Knights was, she could not have more influence than Cornelia.
The next task will start from this place, which is a bit from easy to difficult. As for the other tasks, Xiao Ran doesn't want to bother thinking about anything else. It's just that with a person like Cornelia in Area 19, it would be both troublesome and simple for Xiao Ran to control Area 19.
The simple thing is that as long as you control Cornelia, you control Area 19. Once Lelouch or Nanalie wants to ascend the throne, you only need to get Cornelia The support of is equivalent to the support of the entire Area 19, and now Area 19 merged the other two NUMBER due to the war and became a super district.
The trouble is that except for Cornelia, no one else can influence Area 19, because Xiao Ran cannot openly take any action against Cornelia.
The villain didn't have to wait too long for the departure time. It didn't take long for someone to come over and report to the three respected Knights of the Round that it was ready to go. Xiao Ran didn't waste time in giving the order to set off.
Luciano and Monica boarded the same carrier plane together. After receiving the reminder from Xiao Ran, they did not take a more comfortable plane. Instead, they boarded a carrier plane specially designed to carry two people. They were prepared to enter the cockpit of their own aircraft as soon as possible in case of any situation.
As for Xiao Ran, he also did not get on the more comfortable Transport Aircraft, which was specially designed to transport people. Instead, he sat in the cockpit of Soul Reaver. After all the planes took off, he also controlled Soul Reaver to quickly lift off and then followed the aircraft formation.
This is not because Xiao Ran is not worried about the safety of this fleet, but because of the size of Soul Reaver, it is difficult to fit into any cabin that flies in. It is definitely a troublesome thing to transport without being dismantled at a height of more than 40 meters. Soul Reaver itself has the ability to fly, and its speed is not slow. It can protect this important fleet by following it.
In addition to the Soul Reaver piloted by Xiao Ran, there are also a dozen ordinary fighter planes as escorts to protect these fighters. They will safely escort the entire team to the designated place, and return to the capital after Area 19 supplies supplies.
The journey was uneventful. Except for Xiao Ran's personal operation shortly after takeoff, he changed the operation of the aircraft to automatic control during the entire journey. There were no accidents or confusions, and there was no trouble for. Xiao Ran had another chance to mount a wave, and the fleet landed safely at the Area 19 military airport. Compared to the calmness over the capital, Xiao Ran noticed the tense atmosphere at Area 19 before they even landed.
Before the fleet approached its destination, dozens of fighter planes had already approached the fleet far away from the target, not to intercept but to escort. When they approached the airport, Xiao Ran could clearly see through the screen of the aircraft the tightly guarded airport below, the troops coming and going, the patrolling KF, and the tanks, forts and positions displayed outside the airport.
After parking the aircraft at the airport, Xiao Ran did not leave the aircraft immediately. Instead, he waited for all the aircraft in the fleet to land before locking the aircraft and opening the cockpit door and stepping on the lift rope. On the ground, feeling the strong wind on the ground, I saw a woman with long purple hair from a distance, wearing a white bottom, burgundy breast protector, gloves and high-heeled boots, wearing a white cloak and walking slowly towards her direction against the strong wind.
Xiao Ran recognized this woman at the first sight. Although he had never met this woman face to face, the somewhat similar face to Euphemia still made Xiao Ran recognize the person at a glance.
As the other party walked over, Xiao Ran also paused and then walked towards the other party. Xiao Ran had not had any contact with Cornelia, but he generally knew what Cornelia was like. He is a strong, arrogant, and even a bit egotistical person, and Xiao Ran doesn't know what kind of attitude his appearance will make Cornelia use towards him. Looking at the serious face of the other party, it doesn't look friendly or welcoming.
After gradually getting closer, Xiao Ran and Cornelia stopped at the same time. Cornelia made no secret of his sizing and observation of Xiao Ran, while Xiao Ran had a face on his face. The tool also made it impossible for Cornelia to see Xiao Ran's eyes, but he could also feel from Xiao Ran's subtle movements and the unique keen sense of a woman that Xiao Ran was also sizing and observing him.
The first meeting between the two started in this atmosphere. They looked at each other silently without saying a word. The atmosphere seemed more serious, not polite, not friendly, and on the contrary, there was a little resistance.
Xiao Ran simply looked at Cornelia, then stretched out his hand to caress his chest and bent over slightly. His attitude could only be described as normal, and he did not show too much respect. "Good day Princess Cornelia."
Seeing Xiao Ran suddenly salute, Cornelia also took a deep breath and also saluted Xiao Ran with a breast care. In terms of identity, as Royal Family, Princess, and still has actual rights. Cornelia, who has his own military armed forces, has an absolutely high identity and status. Even Euphemia, who is now the governor, cannot be compared with Cornelia.
But even Cornelia must return the salute to show respect when facing Xiao Ran. That is because Knights of the Round has a high status and is the most direct spokesperson for the rights of Emperor Charles. The most typical ones are of course Bismark, and Xiao Ran cannot be compared with Bismark in the empire, but Knights of the Round is Knights of the Round. No matter what, Cornelia must show considerable respect to Xiao Ran, this Knights of the Round, especially the knight who has completely proven his strength.
Standing up straight again, Cornelia also nodded lightly to Xiao Ran: "Welcome Knight Lelouch to come to Area 19. I have already made preparations for Jie Feng. We have just arrived at Area 19. Knight Lelouch is probably not used to the environment here. You might as well relax at the banquet prepared by Jie Feng and rest for two days."
"Since it is Princess Cornelia's request, I will not refuse." Xiao Ran smiled slightly and said, "And I don't know much about Area 19's situation, and it is indeed inconvenient. If there is any overly abrupt action, I hope Princess Cornelia can send me someone who is familiar with Area 19's environment in the past two days so that I can get familiar with Area 19's situation."
Cornelia nodded in agreement without rejection, and this was what Cornelia was supposed to mean. Cornelia was originally a person who had a great desire for control. At least before the changes that he should have experienced, Cornelia was a high-ranking ruler.
In this Area 19, as the highest commander, when the situation is not good, she is even more unwilling to Xiao Ran such inexplicable arrival Knights of the Round be too abrupt and do some random things What a bad thing. Of course, Xiao Ran came to Area 19 this time and then went to other areas for the purpose. Cornelia also knew the purpose, which was to suppress Crimson Knights.
And now Area 19 can barely maintain the current situation without the help provided by Crimson Knights on the battlefield, and getting along and cooperating with Crimson Knights can be considered a pleasure. There aren't many problems. Of course, Cornelia is not willing to take the risk of Area 19 becoming more chaotic and let Xiao Ran, who doesn't understand Area 19's situation at all, act blindly.
Xiao Ran also clearly understood this, so when Cornelia proposed not to rush to rest for two days, Xiao Ran took the initiative and wanted to know more about Area 19's situation, which gave Cornelia a big buffer. During this time, Xiao Ran can clearly understand the importance of Crimson Knights to Area 19, and it can also show Xiao Ran that she is the only master in Area 19, and there is no need to suppress Crimson Knights.
"Of course this is the best." Cornelia looked at Soul Reaver behind Xiao Ran, nodded slightly and said, "This machine is the one provided by Crimson Knights. Although Crimson Knights has produced many new machines in Area 19, this is the first time I have seen a machine like this."
Xiao Ran turned aside and looked at Soul Slayer and said, "Yes, this machine called Soul Slayer is provided by the Scarlet Knights. It is indeed a machine with powerful power. If possible, can you ask Her Highness Cornelia to also own the Scarlet Knights? Leave the detailed information to me. Of course, Your Highness, you can rest assured. Although my mission is to suppress the Scarlet Knights, His Majesty also specifically reminded me to grasp the measures. If the people in the 19th District of the Scarlet Knights are sensible, I will naturally not do unnecessary things."
Cornelia glanced at Xiao Ran and said, "I believe that Knight Lelouch certainly knows what to do. I will send someone to deliver it to you after collecting the Crimson Knights information."
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded. His smile was very polite and distant, and he did not hide it. Of course, Cornelia also did not hide his alienation and his unwillingness to Xiao Ran to cause trouble.
After a moment of silence, Cornelia suddenly asked, "How long has it been since Knight Lelouch went back to Area 11?"
Xiao Ran glanced at Cornelia: "It's been a while, but basically every Tiandu will contact Area 11, and often communicate with Princess Euphemia."
"Is that so?" Cornelia nodded gently. "Euphemia Is she okay? I haven't contacted her for a long time."
Xiao Ran said, "Of course, Area 11 is now completely under the control of Princess Euphemia. All officials are sincerely working for Princess Euphemia, and there are many loyal and brave people around them to assist. Normally, other officials are working for Princess Euphemia. In fact, there are not many things that Princess Euphemia really needs to worry about. As long as he has good control over the general direction of Area 11 and the development plans of each department, he will be much happier every day than Princess Cornelia who is on the front line and doesn't know when a battle will happen."