Three-Party Action

That white mecha that always opposed him, and only escaped death because of the teacher...

"Well..."

Seeing Lelouch's pathetic state, Mahiro ultimately didn't say much, only sighed softly, and then said:

"Fine, I'm too lazy to say anything more to you, but let me ask you, Lelouch, are you really planning to blow up the Narita Mountain Range and use the landslide to deal with the Britannia army? You should know that once you take this step, there's no turning back."

"Don't regret it later."

Mahiro's words brought Lelouch back to his senses, but upon hearing the words "no turning back" and "regret," he felt a touch of self-mockery.

"I understand what kind of impact the landslide will have, and I have long been mentally prepared for everything."

Besides, I can't turn back now.

From the moment he killed Clovis, Lelouch knew that he had to go down this path no matter what.

Even knowing that there is an Abyss ahead, Lelouch will not hesitate to step into it.

Only in this way can he, and only in this way, be qualified to wield the knife of revenge against that man and investigate the truth behind his mother's death!

I hope so.

Know your destiny, and do your best.

He had done everything he could and should have done; the rest was Lelouch's choice.

Thinking of this, Mahiro turned his head and looked towards the foot of the Narita Mountain Range, where there was a small city.

Zeta has stolen data on Geass research as ordered, and the researchers at the institute have begun to retreat in panic due to Zeta's intrusion.

As for this time, whether Shirley's father, as a member of the research institute, will be killed by Lelouch again is entirely up to fate.

'However, utilizing the Geass researchers might not be a bad option...'

Chapter 273 Three-Way Operation (5.5K)

Like the most outstanding ballet dancers.

This phrase perfectly describes the skillful Knightmare pilots; their elegance and ease on the battlefield are like a dance performed for a global audience.

Wielding weapons that surpass all others, Cornelia traverses the battlefield, wielding swords and spears like an ancient knight—this is yet another perfect performance from her.

Princess Britannia II employed no ingenious strategies in her suppression of the Japanese Liberation Front; she simply surrounded their strongholds and launched a direct assault.

This strategy, though seemingly too direct and straightforward, is also the best way to demonstrate military strength, showcase Britannia, and deter any villains.

Whether in terms of overall strength or logistical support, our side has an overwhelming advantage. Under such circumstances, to still think about any schemes and tricks is nothing more than a clown's performance. So-called schemes and strategies are as fragile as paper in the face of absolute strength.

Wielding her spear with ease, Cornelia easily pierced through the Knightmare sent by the Japanese Liberation Front. She snorted coldly, her face full of disdain.

"I had some expectations, but it turned out to be nothing special."

Her Highness the Princess said this.

Indeed, the Japanese Liberation Front, a mere entity resembling a terrorist organization, was utterly insignificant compared to the Imperial Witches who roamed the world's major battlefields.

"Very good, everything is ready. Black Knights, all troops, attack!"

Lelouch stood on the mountainside, carefully observing the battle below.

Upon seeing Cornelia leading a small force to penetrate the Japanese Liberation Front's headquarters, he immediately gave the order.

"Yes, Zero!"

Under the threat of death, and under the authority of Zero and Shadow, the band members shouted and responded with all their might.

"We are about to launch a surprise attack on the Britannia army from the mountaintop. All of you, proceed to your designated locations and await further orders. The objective of this operation is to capture Cornelia, the Second Princess of Britannia!"

"Kallen, you will be the vanguard this time. Now, use the third penetrating electrode to detonate all the bombs that were prepared earlier!"

Lelouch, Burai the Knightmare, a vehicle unique to the Japan front, shouted commands from the cockpit.

"Yes!"

Kallen's tense voice came through the radio, and at the same time, Crimson Lotus Mk-II began to move.

"Activation confirmed!"

"Radiation fluctuations, standby status maintained--"

"Launch!"

Kallen took a deep breath and resolutely activated the most powerful weapon mounted on the Crimson Lotus Mk-II.

As the red radiation waves seeped into the ground like a twisting vortex, the earth beneath their feet began to tremble. Under Lelouch's watchful gaze, the mountain underwent a massive landslide, akin to a natural disaster!

"Rumble, rumble, rumble--"

The terrifying sound was like the roar of a mountain god, and a torrent of fluids and boulders slid down the mountain at an extremely fast speed.

"Oh, Cornelia, how will you handle this?"

At the summit, Mahiro gazed at the gradually collapsing mountainside, then, like a bystander, ascended the Nation-Protector Divine Machine and plunged down with the mudslide...

The earth trembled, as if an 8.0 magnitude earthquake had struck.

The sound of the mountain collapsing was clearly heard at the foot of the mountain.

Even the Britannia headquarters, which was far away, could clearly sense it.

Euphemia stood in astonishment before the strategic radar, watching the boulders tumbling and flying down from the Narita Mountain Range, witnessing firsthand this scene that resembled a natural disaster.

The blue dots on the strategic radar, representing Knightmare's safety, suddenly turned into a large area of red Lost, and the information filling the screen at that moment was almost suffocating.

Euphemia, who had been standing blankly in front of the screen, suddenly snapped out of her daze and screamed:

"Royal Sister!!!"

"Damn it! This isn't a normal natural disaster!"

Cornelia sat in her cockpit, quickly maneuvering the aircraft to avoid the rockfalls on the mountain, her movements still elegant and swift.

Although a few members of the personal guard who accompanied her inevitably fell behind, they had taken precautions in advance and preserved some of their strength, maintaining a charging posture with Cornelia.

However, the one that suffered the greatest losses was undoubtedly the Japanese Liberation Front hidden inside the mountain, which was almost completely wiped out!

These people died without ever understanding what was happening, as they were instantly buried under the mountain.

Cornelia, however, noticed it.

This was not a natural disaster at all, especially considering the huge, muffled sound that came from the mountainside earlier.

It's obvious that someone carried out a demolition!

However, before launching the encirclement and suppression of the Japanese Liberation Front, she and her staff had carefully analyzed and studied the situation, concluding that the Japanese Liberation Front was unlikely to trigger a landslide.

Because in the end, they'll only be the ones who suffer by doing that!

Moreover, their current armament is insufficient to achieve this level of capability.

Therefore, there is only one possibility --

"The Black Knights and the Shadow Garden..."

Cornelia, piloting the Knightmare, displayed unparalleled skill, effortlessly dodging the oncoming gravel and the torrent of sand and mud.

However, her expression was unusually solemn.

Is that ZERO...? He really did come!

This floor-lifting tactic is exactly the same as the one used to kill Clovis in Shinjuku!

"How foolish! Did you think I'd end up like my brother Clovis?"

Cornelia curled her lips into a cold smile.

"New enemies confirmed at the mountaintop... Order the Knights of the Rounds Lancelot Special Dispatch the base to proceed with the attack!"

Cornelia did not hesitate at all, setting aside her unnecessary pride and dignity, and ordered Britannia's strongest knights to attack.

This is Yotsuba Mahiro once taught her.

Only strength can protect that pitiful dignity. If one does not choose to let go when strength can no longer protect it, it will only become a burden in the end.

Cornelia is now putting her knowledge to good use.

"Guilford!"

"Exist!"

"Retreat first, infantry will flank from the side, prioritizing the wounded, tanks will provide cover for the infantry!"

"Yes, I will carry it out immediately!"

"Knightmare forces are maintaining their presence while disrupting the enemy's advance. There might be another landslide soon. Keep an eye on the situation at the foot of the mountain—haven't you made contact with Dalton yet?"

"Sorry, it's not time yet..."

"Go and confirm it quickly; he's not the kind of man who dies so easily!"

Cornelia calmly issued the orders one by one, without the slightest sign of panic.

As expected of someone with extremely rich battlefield combat experience, he was able to make the right commands in the face of emergencies.

"Report, the enemy has been confirmed. It is not the Japanese Liberation Front, but most likely the Black Knights!"

"It really is you, ZERO!"

Cornelia's guess was completely correct.

Only...

"However, a completely different Knightmare has appeared on the battlefield! An unprecedented model, it's hurtling down the mountain at incredible speed and has already broken through our remaining defensive lines!"

"What did you say?!"

Upon seeing the transmitted image, Cornelia slammed her hand on the control panel in front of her, clenching her teeth tightly!

Although the image was blurry, as if it were just a fleeting blur, Cornelia understood immediately upon seeing that green hue.

"Teacher, you actually came after all!"

--"Charged Particle Cannon"--

A beam of azure light pierced the sky, sweeping across the transport plane that was circling overhead and carrying out an airdrop mission, instantly transforming into a sky full of dazzling fireworks.

The sound of successive explosions echoed through the sky, and in just a moment, most of them were wiped out.

"It's... it's a convergence cannon...?"

Seeing the pillar of light piercing the sky through the screen, Lloyd's eyes widened behind his glasses, as if his brain was trembling.

Britannia is naturally developing Hadron Cannon like this cluster gun, and Lloyd was even one of the researchers involved.

However, they have been stuck on the step of how to concentrate the energy together.

I never expected to see a perfect energy cluster cannon here!

Who did this...?

"Excellent! The enemy has been divided, and the battle situation is clear! Assist the Japanese Liberation Front in annihilating the enemy! Black Knights, all troops, launch an attack!"

"Yes!"

Aside from Lloyd's shock, Lelouch, upon seeing the beam of light, seemed to receive some kind of signal. Instantly, the entire Black Knights' morale soared, and after a cheer, they piloted the Knightmare and launched their surprise attack.

However, seeing Cornelia separated from her and accompanied by only a small number of personal guards, Lelouch came up with another plan.

"C4, C5, C6, you go and find a way to lure away Cornelia's bodyguards! Then B1, you go to the location I marked on the map, and then proceed straight ahead!"

"Huh? But..."

The man known as B1 looked at the markings and routes on the map. The starting point was Cornelia's location, and the destination was the dark green mech that served as an ally!

It's obvious they're using him as bait!

Is this really okay?