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After seeing Saki and Lelouch off, Xiao Ran returned to the guest room at the reception quarters as though nothing had happened. He had slipped away quietly and returned just as silently. Throughout the entire process, no one knew that the current occupant of the suite had ever left. Without leaving behind the slightest trace, he had taken the Crimson Knights, one of the Empire's most valued military forces, into his own hands.
The next day, Xiao Ran had to send Jeremiah and Vireta, who had accompanied him, back as well. Cecil, who had brought Lancelot over, would be leaving with them. The three of them would take a special plane back to Area 11 with Lancelot. As for Xiao Ran, he would likely have no opportunity to return to Area 11 anytime soon. He would depart directly from the capital to inspect the various frontier War Zones on behalf of the Emperor. Xiao Ran also intended to use this opportunity to bring the War Zones and border regions under his control as much as possible.
After reminding Jeremiah and Vireta to make sure they protected Euphemia, Xiao Ran did not say much to Cecil before seeing the three of them onto the special plane. Only after the plane took off and departed did Xiao Ran get into the black stretch limousine waiting not far away on the side road. They left the military airport and headed for the Crimson Knights' base.
Bismark was sitting in the back seat of the limousine, dressed formally, one leg crossed over the other. He held a cigar in one hand and a wineglass in the other. Only after Xiao Ran entered the car did he raise his glass and give it a slight shake. "Want a drink?"
"No." Xiao Ran smiled faintly