After Xiao Ran put his mask back on, Charles returned to his throne and looked down at him. "The investiture of a Knight of the Round is no small matter. Becoming one means standing at the pinnacle of this nation's military hierarchy, and you will also have the right to choose a region as your exclusive domain. Even so, Bismark is currently the only Knight of the Round who has truly obtained those rights."
"I have learned much about you from many sources. You did very well in Area 11. Euphemia's ability to stabilize Area 11 so quickly was inseparable from your contributions. I will not interfere with what you intend to do there, but neither will I acknowledge your methods. Lowly NUMBERs are not qualified to be mentioned in the same breath as noble Britannians. But if you wish to change this entire nation, then we shall see just how capable you are."
Xiao Ran bent slightly at the waist. "I have never thought of changing all of Britannia. For Britannia to have developed into such a great nation, the existence of NUMBERs naturally has its reasons. I do not foolishly believe that I alone can change this country. I have neither the qualifications nor the ability. But at the very least, in Area 11, where Princess Euphemia governs, I will do everything in my power to help her achieve all that she wishes to accomplish. And a nation should at least have one special administrative zone that can serve as hope and aspiration for those NUMBERs."
Charles nodded noncommittally and continued the previous topic. "Tomorrow, you will formally be invested as a Knight of the Round. The entire nation will be watching you, this newly appointed Knight of the Round. Countless people will observe your every move and