Xiao Ran's eyes narrowed immediately after Schneizel said this. He took a deep look at Schneizel who had a calm smile but also revealed a serious expression, and began to think about what Schneizel meant when he suddenly said these words.
What Schneizel revealed is indeed a bit surprising. Charles actually wants to send Bismark to Area 11 to take over the position of Governor Euphemia. Generally speaking, except for members of the Royal Family, others cannot become governors. Yes, but Knights of the Round is not among this group, especially Bismark, whom Charles trusts the most. I am afraid that even a Knights of the Round member cannot replace a Royal Family member and directly become the governor, but Beimis has this ability.
The reason why Bismark was asked to go to Area 11 was because he wanted to investigate Black Knights, but maybe it was just in name only. The reason why Charles did this was because he noticed something was wrong with Area 11 now, or there were other reasons behind it. It was also possible. It was because of the appearance of Pendragon that Charles felt something. It did not necessarily mean that he knew what Lloyd and Xiao Ran were doing. It was also very likely that he was more interested in Lloyd's current project and hoped that a completely trustworthy person would keep an eye on it. Of course, it could also be due to many reasons.
And once Bismark goes to Area 11, then Euphemia will probably have to return to the capital. After all, there has never been a situation where the prince Princess served as the deputy to a non-Royal Family member, so once Bismark When goes to Area 11, it will be inevitable for Euphemia to return to the capital, and what Xiao Ran did in Area 11, especially clearing out most of Sakura Stone's inventory There is definitely no way to continue to hide the matter, so Xiao Ran is definitely not willing to have such a thing happen, not only because of Sakura Stone, but also because of Area 11, who has been taken over by Xiao Ran It is regarded as a private place, and at the same time, Euphemia is not willing to return to the capital at this time, because Xiao Ran feels that Charles must have other ideas, and maybe even wants to use Euphemia to blackmail him.
As for Schneizel who said all this, there is no way to know his true thoughts in his heart. The emotions he showed, at least the emotions Xiao Ran felt, were extremely calm. There was no malice but no kindness at all. In addition to this, Schneizel just mentioned Black Knights and on purpose. Roaring Lion Legion disappeared mysteriously, emphasizing the word "mysterious", which seemed to point out the relationship between Black Knights and Roaring Lion Legion. Xiao Ran could be sure that Schneizel didn't know anything. It was just an inference based on unreasonable premises. There was a hint of probing in the words and emotions.
Also, Schneizel showed no hostility, and it is difficult for people who put interests first to express goodwill from their hearts. However, Xiao Ran also noticed another emotion in Schneizel's heart, desire. But what does this guy really desire?
What happened to the Roaring Lion Legion was indeed a big mistake for Xiao Ran. After all, they disappeared too suddenly, and the soldiers of Area 19 took over the territory of the Rebel Army very smoothly. They did not meet anyone like them at all. Such resistance, without the core of the Roaring Lion Legion, Rebel Army will naturally not be able to make any waves. For the soldiers of Area 19, it is equivalent to no more, but the sudden disappearance of the core defense strength will indeed make people feel that there is something unreasonable in it.
But, Schneizel suddenly said these things, whether they were tests or deliberately revealed information, how could Xiao Ran care too much about these things? Even if Charles wanted to send Bismark to Area 11, it would not matter, because Bismark It is impossible for to have this opportunity to truly set foot on Area 11, and there are countless reasonable reasons for the mysterious disappearance of the Roaring Lion Legion, which have nothing to do with him at all, but the most important thing is that Charles has only a few days left to sit in that position.
It's just that Schneizel, what kind of idea is this guy having?
Xiao Ran paused deliberately, neither pretending to be surprised, nor pretending to be confused, nor showing any dissatisfaction. He just said in an extremely calm tone, "Really, Knight Bismark is going to Area 11. I have never heard of it, but why did His Highness tell me this news?"
"Haha." Schneizel laughed and said, "Euphemia is a very cute sister. It is not a good thing to be able to leave this complicated place in the capital to go to Area 11. Now suddenly something like this happened I have to return to the capital soon, but I feel a little sorry for her. Knight Lelouch seems to have a good relationship with Euphemia, and I also hope that through your words, Euphemia can be mentally prepared."
"The situation here in the capital is much more complicated, and it is not suitable for the innocent girl Euphemia. I hope she can stay in Area 11 forever, but now that the matter has been decided, as an older brother, I can only try my best to let her continue to maintain that hard-won innocence."
What Schneizel said was reasonable and reasonable, and he also revealed a lot of goodwill in his words. He was not directly targeting Xiao Ran but expressing his position through Euphemia. The attitude shown in these words Xiao Ran believes that Schneizel is a person who puts interests first. At least now he Xiao Ran is an interest worth fighting for in the eyes of Schneizel.
"Haha." Xiao Ran shook his head and smiled, and said, "If your Highness has anything to say, just say it directly. Going around in circles is a waste of time and energy."
Schneizel looked at Xiao Ran, and smiled calmly without surprise, "I have long heard that Knight Lelouch is too rigid and direct, and even when facing His Majesty, he will refuse orders and tasks that he is unwilling to carry out. Today I finally saw it, okay, then I won't go around the bush with you."
Xiao Ran nodded. "Please tell me."
Schneizel said, "You must be prepared to go to His Majesty this time."
Xiao Ran was puzzled. "Huh? What does this mean, Your Highness?"
Schneizel did not continue to play off, and said directly, "Knight Lelouch Although you have made great contributions to Area 19, this is something that countless people can see, but the publicity in the capital is not like this. Knight Lelouch What you served at Area 19 is just Deputy Governor, and for the sake of the reputation of the royal family, there may be some other reasons. The external publicity is mainly based on Cornelia. In any case, it is Cornelia who led the soldiers to victory, and you Knight Lelouch plays a very small role in it. It can be said that it is almost non-existent."
"But if that's the case, it's not like His Majesty won't remember your merits. Cornelia will receive the honor on behalf of the Royal Family, and the merits will not be erased from you. But in that last battle, The failure faced by Black Knights's machine called Pendragon was different. Even though he had some credit for it, Cornelia cannot bear the responsibility for the failure, so the only person who can bear it is you, Knight Lelouch."
"Being saddled with a defeat that almost wiped out all the soldiers of Area 19, even if I don't say much about Knight Lelouch, you should be able to guess what the consequences will be. What's more important is that the role of setting you up as a model to check and balance Crimson Knights is gone at this time. Crimson Knights is also wiped out, plus your attitude towards His Majesty, haha."
"So His Majesty thinks that I am no longer useful and is ready to attack me." Xiao Ran smiled nonchalantly and said, "But even so, there is no pilot stronger than me in the entire empire. Although the current situation has calmed down due to the appearance of Pendragon, it does not mean that the threat of Britannia will disappear from now on. Cutting off one's arm at this time is not something that a majestic emperor can do."
"But what if those people from Crimson Knights are accepted by the reorganization?" Schneizel said calmly, "And in addition to Crimson Knights, there are other forces, the forces that only obey His Majesty's orders have joined in, Crimson Knights has lost its power, and what is left is just a piece of loose sand. Even if it is reunited in a short time, it is impossible to return to its original state. If it wants to develop, it cannot do without the support of the empire. I believe that Captain Corgi of Crimson Knights will make a clear decision this time."
"But you are different. A soldier who has made it clear that he will not obey orders will either find a way to control you or get rid of you. The method of controlling you has already been implemented, and it won't be too difficult to get rid of you in this country. And don't you think you were too close to Crimson Knights because of the war at Area 19?"
"Is this the emperor's mental trick?" Xiao Ran laughed, not hiding the disdain and ridicule in his laughter. "That means that such a large convoy is not so much here to greet me as it is to escort me?"
Schneizel said leisurely, "That's why I'm here. No one can deal with you with me here, and I can help you get through this difficulty, but I also hope you can do one thing for me."
Xiao Ran gently spit out two words, and Schneizel was finally unable to keep the calmness on his face, and his heart was also shocked. "Coup d'état?"
Schneizel's pupils dilated slightly, and the expression he looked at Xiao Ran was a bit incredulous, but his face soon returned to calmness. "Oh, Knight Lelouch, why did you say that."
Xiao Ran said unhurriedly, "Charles is a self-centered person. It is absolutely impossible for him to change his opinion because of you. Since he is already planning to attack me, it is useless for anyone to persuade him. But whether he chooses to control me or kill me, I am afraid you are not sure now. Isn't it? If you want to make that person change his mind, you can only make him lose the right to implement his idea, so I can't think of any other possibility except Coup d'état, not to mention, Schneizel, your attitude towards the eldest prince has already shown a lot of things."
"Bah bang bang." Schneizel clapped his hands and looked at Xiao Ran with appreciative eyes. "Knight Lelouch is indeed the one who made EU suffer a big loss. This vision is really surprising. So Knight Lelouch, what do you think?"
Xiao Ran said, "Coup d'état is not impossible, but from now on Coup d'état should I be the main one, or should you be the main one?"
Schneizel narrowed his eyes. "Knight Lelouch What do you mean by this?"
"Because I am also preparing Coup d'état." Xiao Ran smiled slightly and said, "Coup d'état in the name of Lelouch·LI·Britannia."
Schneizel finally couldn't keep the expression on his face, and his expression changed drastically as he stared at Xiao Ran: "Impossible!?"
"Although I use the name Lelouch, I am not Lelouch, so that guy Charles is willing to put me in Area 19 "Xiao Ran understood what Schneizel meant, and explained it to the other party with great interest, "But the name I use is a kind of announcement, announcing the person who was kicked out. The return of Lelouch·LI·Britannia, yes, I am that Your Highness Lelouch person, not only me, Crimson Knights, Area 19's missing core strength of the Rebel Army is all from Your Highness Lelouch. Oh, by the way, even Black Knights is also from Your Highness Lelouch."
"I don't know when you came up with the idea of Coup d'état, but our plan has been going on for a long time. Area 11 has been completely penetrated, including Special Envoy Research Institute, who Charles has invested a lot of expectations in. Pendragon is actually the special police station The same is true for the manufactured machine body, Area 19, Cornelia has completely sided with us, Pendragon's appearance, the failure of both sides in the battle between EU and Britannia, and the shattered return of Crimson Knights, all of this is the script we arranged."
"Haha, speaking of it, whether it is you or Charles, your vision is too bad. This world is completely different from before, but you are still looking at the whole world with your original eyes, maintaining the kind of arrogance that makes people confused, and self-righteously thinking that you are Being able to control everything, do you think Crimson Knights has no fighting power after its body is destroyed? No, the real power is something you can never imagine. When I tell you these realities, do you feel like you have been slapped hard, and do you feel that your face hurts now."
Xiao Ran smiled and looked at Schneizel with interest, "I'm telling you something. Now our power has been completely deployed in the capital. With just one order, all the top officials in the capital will be controlled, and the palace will be broken through in the shortest time. I am going to the palace now. Don't you think this is what is arranged in the script?"
"Now, in turn, His Highness Schneizel, I sincerely extend an invitation to you on behalf of Your Highness Lelouch, hoping that you can become one of us, overthrow the tyranny of Charles and restore this country to its original appearance. I can also guarantee you on behalf of Your Highness Lelouch that you cannot obtain the position of emperor, but we are willing to hand over the emperor's rights to you."