It was normal for Xiao Ran to remind Luciano and Monica. Logically speaking, it was very likely that they would be intercepted or attacked by hostile forces during such a long distance transportation. Of course, although the entire journey was basically within the sphere of influence of Britaria, it did not mean that there was no possibility of being attacked. Besides, this world was different from the original world where there were many participants who did things regardless of the cost and consequences. Anything could happen.
Xiao Ran reminded the two of them in the hope that they would be able to board his Mech as soon as possible to protect themselves if they were attacked. As for the others, Xiao Ran could only say that he would do his best to ensure their lives if they were to encounter a real situation.
For the rest of the conversation, Xiao Ran asked Luciano and Monica about the specific process of the operation. Xiao Ran didn't know the arrangement of this mission at all. Nobody told him about it and he didn't ask anyone about it. Even today's destination was only known from the two of them. Xiao Ran was the commander of this operation. No matter how one looked at it, it was very strange for Xiao Ran, the commander of this operation.
So when Luciano and Monica found out that Xiao Ran did not know what to do next, they were surprised and puzzled. But soon, Monica seemed to have understood something. She said to Xiao Ran, "We were informed that Knight Luluco would be in charge of all the arrangements of the mission. However, we only knew that the first destination would be the 19th District where Her Royal Highness Cornelia is. You will be in charge of the specific arrangements after that. I didn't expect you to not even know this. Could it be that His Majesty deliberately did this to test your ability?"
Xiao Ran thought for a while but did not say anything. He also did not know what Charles was thinking. It was not impossible that Charles deliberately wanted to test Xiao Ran's ability and let Xiao Ran decide the content of the operation according to the situation in each district. In short, the main goal and direction had been confirmed. It was indeed a test for him to complete the mission. However, Charles did not tell him where the first destination was and what to do in the 19th District. Xiao Ran guessed that Bismarck might have forgotten to tell him.
As for the 19th District, it should be the district where the Scarlet Knights had the least influence. After all, the person who was in charge of the 19th District had a very high prestige and many supporters in the imperial military. That district was basically conquered by Cornelia herself. She was a member of the imperial family and a candidate for the throne. No matter how powerful the Scarlet Knights were, it was impossible for them to have more influence than Cornelia.
The next mission would start from this district, and it would be a bit difficult. As for the rest, Xiao Ran did not want to waste his time thinking about it. However, with Cornelia in the 19th District, if Xiao Ran wanted to control the 19th District, it would be both troublesome and easy.
To put it simply, as long as he controlled Cornelia, he would control the 19th District. Once Lelouch or Nunnally ascended to the throne, as long as they had Cornelia's support, it would be equivalent to gaining the support of the entire 19th District. Now, the 19th District had merged with the other two districts due to the war and became a super district.
The troublesome thing was that apart from Cornelia, no one else could affect the 19th District at all because Xiao Ran could not do anything against Cornelia on the surface.
The minions did not have to wait for too long. Not long after, someone came to report to the three respected Knights of the Round Table that they were ready to depart. Xiao Ran did not waste any time and gave the order to depart.
Luciano and Monica boarded the same carrier aircraft together. After Xiao Ran's reminder, the two of them didn't take the more comfortable aircraft. Instead, they sat on the carrier aircraft that was specially designed to carry the two of them. They were prepared to enter the cockpit of their respective Airframes to prepare for any situation that might arise.
As for Xiao Ran, he did not take the more comfortable carrier plane that was specially designed for transporting people. Instead, he sat in the cockpit of the Soul Slayer. After all the planes had taken off, he controlled the Soul Slayer to quickly take off and follow the fleet.
It wasn't that Xiao Ran was worried about the safety of the fleet, but with the size of the Soul Slayer, it would be difficult to fit it into the cabin of any aircraft. With a height of more than 40 meters, it would be very troublesome to transport it without dismantling it. Furthermore, the Soul Slayer had the ability to fly, and its speed was not slow to begin with. If it followed the fleet, it would be able to protect this important fleet.
In addition to the Soul Slayer piloted by Xiao Ran, there were also more than ten ordinary fighter planes escorting the fleet. These fighter planes would escort the fleet all the way to the designated place safely and return to the capital after resupplying in the 19th District.
Xiao Ran personally controlled the Soul Slayer not long after it took off. Throughout the journey, he switched the Soul Slayer's operation to automatic control. There were no accidents or chaos, and Xiao Ran did not have a chance to show off again. The fleet safely landed at the military airport of the 19th District. Compared to the peace in the capital, Xiao Ran, who had not yet landed, could already feel the tension in the 19th District.
Before the fleet arrived at the destination, dozens of fighter planes had already approached the fleet from a place far away from the target. They were not intercepting the fleet, but escorting them. When the fleet approached the airport, Xiao Ran could clearly see the heavily guarded airport below through the Soul Slayer's screen. There were troops coming and going, patrolling KF, tanks, fortresses, and positions outside the airport.
After the Soul Slayer landed at the airport, Xiao Ran did not immediately leave the Soul Slayer. Instead, he waited for all the planes in the fleet to land before locking the Soul Slayer and opening the cockpit door. He stepped on the ground along the lift rope and felt the strong wind on the ground. From afar, he saw a woman with long purple hair, wearing a white undershirt, a burgundy chest protector, gloves, high-heeled boots, and a white cloak. She was slowly walking towards him against the strong wind.
Xiao Ran recognized the woman at first sight. Although he had never met her face to face, Xiao Ran still recognized her at a glance because of her resemblance to Euphemia.
At the same time, Xiao Ran also paused for a moment before walking towards her. Xiao Ran did not have much contact with Cornelia, but he roughly knew what kind of person Cornelia was. She was strong, proud, and even a little egotistical. Besides, Xiao Ran did not know what kind of attitude Cornelia would have towards him. Judging from her solemn expression, she did not look friendly or welcoming at all.
After gradually approaching, Xiao Ran and Cornelia stopped at the same time. Cornelia did not conceal her observation of Xiao Ran. Xiao Ran was wearing a mask, so Cornelia could not see through his eyes. However, she could also feel from his subtle movements and her unique sharp senses that Xiao Ran was also observing her.
This was the atmosphere of their first meeting. They sized each other up silently. The atmosphere also seemed to be more solemn. There was no politeness or friendliness. On the contrary, there was some resistance.
Xiao Ran simply sized up Cornelia. Then, he placed his hand on his chest and bowed slightly. His attitude could only be described as normal and not overly respectful. "Greetings, Your Highness Cornelia."
Upon witnessing Xiao Ran's sudden bow, Cornelia took in a deep breath and bowed to Xiao Ran as well. In terms of identity, as the Royal Princess with actual authority and her own military armed forces, Cornelia's identity and status were definitely high. Even the current Governor-General, Euphemia, couldn't be compared to Cornelia.
But even so, Cornelia had to return Xiao Ran's bow to show her respect. This was because the status of the Knights of the Round Table was also not low. They were the most direct representatives of Emperor Charles's authority. The most typical example was, of course, Bismarck. And Xiao Ran couldn't be compared to Bismarck in the Empire. However, a Knight of the Round Table was a Knight of the Round Table. No matter what, Cornelia had to show considerable respect to Xiao Ran, a Knight of the Round Table, especially a knight who had fully proved his strength.
Cornelia stood up straight and nodded gently to Xiao Ran. "Welcome, Knight Luluchus to the 19th section. I've already prepared a welcoming banquet. Since you've just arrived in the 19th section, I'm sure you're not used to the environment here. Why don't you relax and rest for two days at the banquet?"
"Since it's a request from Your Highness Cornelia, I won't refuse." Xiao Ran smiled and said, "And I don't know much about the 19th area, so it's not convenient for me to take any abrupt action. I hope that Your Highness Cornelia can send me someone who is familiar with the 19th area in the next two days so that I can get familiar with the 19th area."
Cornelia didn't refuse and nodded in agreement. This was what she was supposed to do. Cornelia was a person with a strong desire for control. At the very least, she was a high and mighty ruler before experiencing the unforeseen events that she was supposed to experience.
In the 19th section, as the highest commander, she didn't want a Knight of the Round Table like Xiao Ran to do anything abrupt. Of course, Cornelia also knew the purpose of Xiao Ran's visit to the 19th section. It was to suppress the Scarlet Knights.
Right now, the 19th section couldn't do without the help of the Scarlet Knights on the battlefield. The cooperation between the 19th section and the Scarlet Knights was quite pleasant. Cornelia certainly didn't want to risk the chaos in the 19th section and let Xiao Ran act blindly.
Xiao Ran obviously understood this point. So when Cornelia proposed to take a two-day break, Xiao Ran took the initiative to ask for more details about the 19th section. This gave Cornelia a lot of time to let Xiao Ran know the importance of the Scarlet Knights to the 19th section and show Xiao Ran that she was the only ruler in the 19th section. There was no need to suppress the Scarlet Knights.
"Of course, that's for the best." Cornelia looked at the Soul Slayer behind Xiao Ran and nodded slightly. "This is the body provided by the Scarlet Knights. Although the Scarlet Knights have brought out many new models in the 19th section, this is the first time I've seen one like this."
Xiao Ran turned around and looked at the Soul Slayer. "Yes, this body called the Soul Slayer was provided by the Scarlet Knights. It's indeed a powerful body. If it's possible, can I ask Your Highness Cornelia to give me detailed information about the Scarlet Knights? Of course, Your Highness can rest assured. Although my mission is to suppress the Scarlet Knights, His Majesty has specifically reminded me to be careful. If the Scarlet Knights in the 19th section are sensible, I won't do anything unnecessary."
Cornelia glanced at Xiao Ran and said, "I'm sure Knight Lulusius will know what to do. I'll send you the information I've collected."
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded. Her smile was polite and distant, and she didn't try to hide it. Of course, Cornelia didn't try to hide it either, and she didn't want Xiao Ran to cause trouble for her.
After a moment of silence, Cornelia suddenly asked, "How long has it been since Knight Lulusius returned to the 11th section?"
Xiao Ran glanced at Cornelia and said, "It's been a while. But I've been in touch with the 11th section almost every day. I've also been in touch with Her Highness Euphemia."
"Is that so?" Cornelia nodded slightly. "How's Euphemia? I haven't been in touch with her for a long time. "
Xiao Ran said, "Of course. The 11th section is now completely under Her Highness Euphemia's control. All the officials are sincerely working for Her Highness, and there are many loyal and brave people around her. In fact, Her Highness doesn't really need to worry about many things. She just needs to control the general direction of the 11th section and the development plans of various departments. She's much happier than Her Highness Cornelia who's always on the frontline and doesn't know when a battle will break out."
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