Due to the arrival of the Knights of the Round Table, Euphemia ordered the Governor's Mansion to make grand preparations. Although the Knights of the Round Table were only a single knight, they were different from other knights. Although the Knights of the Round Table had a higher status than the Knights of the Round Table and the Knights of the Round Table would show the necessary respect to the princes and princesses of the Round Table, in fact, the princes and princesses of the Round Table also had to show the necessary respect to the Knights of the Round Table.
The Knights of the Round Table were the highest military force in the Britaria Empire and the most trusted subordinates of Emperor Charles. They were the closest people to the Emperor, especially Number One among the knights.
Most of the time, his authority was much greater than that of many princes and princesses. The Knights of the Round Table could also completely disregard the qualifications of the princes and princesses. After all, they were the direct subordinates of the Emperor. It was just that most of the Knights of the Round Table would not do so.
Emperor Charles had countless children, but only a few of them could gain the true respect of the Knights of the Round Table and command them. However, Euphemia definitely did not belong to any of them. Even a Royal Princess like Cornelia would rarely order the senior Knights of the Round Table to do things.
The arrival of the Knight of the Round Table made the Governor's Mansion, which was usually idle, busy again.
Xiao Ran did not have any special opinions about the arrival of Knight Piers. Xiao Ran was not worried about what the Knight wanted to do. However, after learning from Dusk that the Knight had brought other people into the 11th District through different channels, Xiao Ran's interest was piqued. After all, Xiao Ran did not find many differences among the official dispatched personnel. As for the people led by Piers, he did not know. Whether there would be other participants following them was the question that Xiao Ran was concerned about.
When Xiao Ran returned to his room, he began to think about how to completely conceal his identity if a participant really appeared. While he was thinking about how to completely conceal his identity, and how to get information from the participants about their mission, the restrictions of the mission world and so on, Rooki Wild hurriedly pushed open Xiao Ran's door and walked in.
Xiao Ran turned to Ryukino and stood up from his chair unhurriedly. "What happened?"
"Something big." Although Ryukino's footsteps were hurried, that was all it could be said to be. He nodded to Xiao Ran and said, "Something did happen. Half an hour ago, the venue of the cherry stone distribution conference was occupied by a group of rebels. They held a large number of staff and conference members hostage. Almost all of them were Britarians. There were also a small number of ambassadors from other countries who came to exchange arrangements."
In Ryukino's opinion, the matter of the Britarians being held hostage was just a small matter. The reason he was in such a hurry was not because of this matter, but only because of Euphemia's panicked request. The cherry stone distribution conference was a major event. It had always been held in the 11th District, which had 70% of the world's cherry stone production rate. It was also the fourth major event in the 11th District, after the tragic death of Culovis and the appointment of Euphemia as the governor-general. Almost everyone in the world would be focusing their attention on the 11th District during this period.
However, there was still some time before the official meeting. Although there was not much time left, the venue was slowly getting busy. Before the meeting started, many local tourists would go to that place to visit. At the same time, the chairman who presided over the meeting and a large number of staff, as well as the delegations from other countries who had arrived in advance to lobby, had also stayed in the hotel. The venue and the nearby areas were in a stage of gradually increasing security, but it happened to be the period when the security forces were at their weakest.
When Xiao Ran heard Yu's words, he nodded gently and stepped out of the room. On the way, he asked, "Who are they?"
"They have issued an announcement to the public. It's an organization called the Japan Liberation Front. It's a rebel organization established by the former Japanese military."
"Haha." Xiao Ran chuckled. "What's their request?"
Ryukino pursed his lips and said, "They request the release of those who were declared political war criminals by Britaria and the withdrawal of all of them from the 11th District."
"That's impossible." Xiao Ran replied without hesitation. "But I reckon that the other party should also understand this point. No one would agree to let Butaria leave the 11th District through a kidnapping incident. Their real request shouldn't be this. Therefore, their bottom line should be to release the people they want. As for the other conditions, I reckon there's still room for negotiation."
"With Euphemia's personality, as long as the hostages' lives can be guaranteed, she should agree to any request as long as it's not outrageous."
Ryukino also knew this and asked, "Then what should we do?"
"Don't do anything for the time being. Just watch." Xiao Ran smiled and said, "This is an opportunity. Of course, it should be left for those who need it."
Ryukino understood what Xiao Ran wanted to do and chuckled. "But Euphemia might not be as patient as you, and I heard that the Knight of the Round Table has already rushed to the venue."
Xiao Ran narrowed his eyes. "If that's the case, it will be a little troublesome. I don't know if the Knight of the Round Table will be wary of the hostages in the venue. If it doesn't work, the rebels and the hostages will all die together. In that case, the best opportunity to appear will disappear."
"Immediately let the garrison expand the encirclement and completely surround the entire venue. Pull the distance away and don't get too close. Let the Freikorps also move out and gather at a safe distance in front of the venue. Let the guards be ready to set off at any time. Zhao, you also get ready. By the way, tell Li Lina that no matter what happens today, she is not allowed to leave the room half a step."
Ryukino nodded. After walking with Xiao Ran to the hall of the Governor's Mansion, he turned around and left to do what Xiao Ran instructed. Xiao Ran walked down and saw a nervous and worried Euphemia staring at the news on the television.
Hearing Xiao Ran's footsteps, Euphemia stood up and looked at Xiao Ran anxiously. "Mr. Knight, what should we do now?"
"Calm down." Xiao Ran gently patted Euphemia's head and said softly, "No matter what happens, the most important thing is to stay calm. The Deputy Governor should have rushed to the venue as soon as possible. What we need to do now is to delay the other party's request for a little while longer. We need to figure out the situation inside the venue before making a decision."
"I'm ready. Let's go." Euphelia nodded. However, such a big thing had happened under her rule, and so many innocent people had been involved. The kind-hearted Euphelia naturally couldn't be at ease.
Xiao Ran nodded and looked towards the door. He saw Jeremiah and Veletta who were already waiting outside the door. He waved at them.
After the two came to Xiao Ran, Xiao Ran asked, "Is there any specific response from the other side?"
Jeremiah shook his head. "It hasn't been long since the incident. Even the encirclement hasn't been completed yet. Furthermore, the other party lifted the two main roads in and out of the venue immediately and blocked the only remaining road. We still need some time to find out what's going on inside."
Xiao Ran pondered for a moment and said, "How long did the other party give us to reply?"
Jeremiah hesitated for a moment and said, "No."
"No specific response time?" Xiao Ran nodded slowly and said, "Interesting. It seems like they have given us the initiative, but in fact, they have more initiative in their hands. Instead of giving us time to force them, it's better to let us fall into chaos and anxiety because we don't know if their limit is one hour or thirty minutes. They even chose to hijack the venue when the guards are the weakest and the most people are the most. The person in charge of this operation is really something. "
"Since that's the case, we'll wait for the other party to contact us again. We don't need to be too anxious. Make some preparations and protect His Highness on his way to the venue. Also, inform the other side to not take any action before His Highness arrives. As long as the other party has some brains, they should have already cut off all the roads to the venue by now."
Jeremiah nodded heavily and said, "Yes."
Xiao Ran then looked at Veletta and said, "Veletta, take some people and pretend to be His Highness. We'll set off now."
After hearing Xiao Ran's order, both Jeremiah and Veletta were stunned. After a short pause, Veletta asked, "Sir Knight, are you suspecting that someone will attack His Highness?"
Xiao Ran waved his hand and said, "It's just a precaution. When everyone's attention is on the venue, it's the best time to attack His Highness. If it were me, I wouldn't let go of this opportunity, especially when the entire 11th sector is in chaos. I will also investigate His Highness Euphemia in detail. Go."
"Yes, sir!"
After Jeremiah and Veletta left, Xiao Ran turned to Euphemia and said, "Wait for a moment, we'll set off once they're done with their preparations."
Xiao Ran didn't only do this to ensure Euphemia's safety. At the same time, it was also a small test to see if there were any hostile forces in the 11th sector other than himself and Ryukino. From the Black Knights' point of view, if there really were people who joined the rebel forces in the 11th sector, then they could be considered as allies.
If there really were people who joined the rebel forces in the 11th sector, then there was a high possibility that they would attack Euphemia. However, if there really were people who did this, then they were either too weak and didn't have enough confidence to go against the 11th sector's armed forces, or they simply wanted to use the simplest method to take away Euphemia.
Of course, the purpose of this test was secondary. The most important thing was to ensure Euphemia's safety.
Not long after, Ryukino returned to Xiao Ran and Euphemia's side. He nodded to Xiao Ran, indicating that he had completed his previous orders. All that was left was to wait in silence and boredom.
Although she was worried about the hostage situation, for some reason, Euphemia felt that she would be at ease if she stood beside Xiao Ran. Her previous worries seemed to have been washed away by the presence of Xiao Ran. She had a strange feeling that as long as Xiao Ran was here, this incident would be resolved perfectly.
Xiao Ran gazed at Euphemia and smiled. Xiao Ran still had some recollection of this kidnapping incident. According to the official storyline, Euphemia should be among the hostages, but she concealed her identity and wasn't discovered by the rebels.
But now, perhaps there were too many reasons. For example, he became Euphemia's knight and intervened in the 11th sector's affairs. For example, Cornelia was attacked, which led to Euphemia becoming the real governor. In the end, Euphemia became a well-known figure in the 11th sector. Before the meeting officially began, she didn't intend to attend the meeting at all. In the end, Euphemia was still in the Governor's Mansion.
Of course, if Euphoria had really gone to the venue, then this incident probably wouldn't have happened. In order to ensure Euphoria's safety and prestige, Xiao Ran and Zhui would definitely have eliminated anyone who could pose a threat to them at the first possible moment.
After Veletta left with a convoy, Xiao Ran broke the silence in the hall. "That's enough, Jeremiah. Escort Her Highness Euphemia to the meeting personally."
Before Jeremiah nodded, Euphemia stared blankly at Xiao Ran. "What about you, Mr. Knight?"
"Zhui and I will follow behind to ensure your safety. Don't worry, we won't be too far away from you. As long as you're in danger, we will appear immediately. This is just in case." Xiao Ran smiled and nodded to Jeremiah. Jeremiah then walked to Euphemia and bowed. "Your Highness, it's time for us to go."
Euphemia looked at Xiao Ran with a complicated expression. She nodded and said softly, "Then you must follow me. If Mr. Knight isn't watching over me, I won't be at ease."
"Okay."
After watching Euphemia and Jeremiah leave, Xiao Ran and Ryukino slowly left the Governor's Mansion. They drove far behind Euphemia's convoy. Suddenly, they made a sharp turn and completely left Euphemia's route.
After the car stopped at a deserted place, Xiao Ran and Zhui got out of the car. With a wave of his hand, a brand new jet appeared in front of them.
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