Pleasure gave way to calm, and once he calmed down, fatigue set in.
Ask held Anya in his arms and rested for a while.
Besides combining offense and defense, the Rhongomyniad also had quite a few features designed for "enjoyment."
For instance, it could slow down slightly to ensure a smooth ride.
Unless it encountered powerful air currents, being aboard felt no different from being on solid ground.
It was incredibly comfortable.
After a while, Leila came to his side and woke him.
"Your Highness, we're about to enter Area 11's airspace."
"Mm... are we almost there...?"
Ask rubbed his bleary eyes and sat up, letting Leila dress him.
He hadn't actually fallen asleep.
He was about to seize a code. How could he possibly sleep with something so exciting ahead of him?
He had merely given his mind a brief rest.
The moment he opened his eyes, he eagerly asked:
"How are things on Origami's end?"
"Lord Jeremiah has taken over. The prisoner is currently being held in a guest room in the Tokyo Settlement, with Origami personally standing guard. However... Princess Cornelia is there as well, and she seems unwilling to leave."
"Heh, she won't give up until she sees me herself."
Ask sighed softly.
He had a very good grasp of his siblings' personalities.
"What about that Rolo?"
"He's been locked up as well. Origami thinks his geass is rather rare..."
"Dispose of him."
"Understood."
A single sentence condemned Rolo to death.
Leila had no objections. Her master's orders always took precedence over her own thoughts.
"There's one more thing, Your Highness."
As Leila smoothed Ask's hair, she said:
"Kaguya has joined forces with Tōdō and plans to move against Zero."
"Tōdō? She actually managed to convince him?"
"Not entirely, I would say. He seems to be