Bang, bang, bang-!
The base hidden beneath the desert could not withstand the Knightmares' surprise attack.
Likewise.
Inside the base were only members of the Order. Never mind Knightmares-even firearms were few and far between.
They were researchers, not combatants.
Several members of the Black Knights froze at the sight of children killed by cannon fire, their doubts turning inward.
"Is this place... really a secret Britannian base...?"
Ever since the attack began, bodies and blood had littered the ground. It was like a massacre.
Their opponents had no power to fight back. Even their attempts at resistance were useless.
Was this really... the right thing to do...?
However, another member snapped him back to reality:
"Stop spacing out. Lady Empress Kaguya said this was Britannia's human experimentation facility, dedicated to researching human weapons. Even if you don't trust Zero, don't you trust Lady Empress Kaguya?"
"But... they're all children..."
"That's exactly why we can't let our guard down. They might already have been turned into monsters. Be careful!"
As he spoke, he casually fired a shot at someone crawling out of the rubble.
Blood splattered across his machine.
Rolo watched from nearby and immediately reported the situation to Lelouch.
"Just as I thought."
Lelouch paused thoughtfully, then said softly:
"Cooperate with them, Rolo. The Geass Order is a problem in its own right. Also, if you run into V.V., make sure you bring him to me. I have some questions for him."
"Understood, Brother. I'll make sure I complete the mission!"
"Good. But don't push yourself too hard. You're my little brother, after all."
Don't push himself too hard? What a joke!
Lelouch wished this boy named Rolo would take V.V. down with him. At least that would make him worth something.
*Hmph! This substitute for Nunnally! Once I'm