14 The Conquer of Japan part 1 (1/2)

AN: I AM SOOOO SORRY!

This chapter was supposed to be posted days ago, it is just that I got full of work IRL and I only had real time to work during the weekends and even then I had nearly no internet during those days.

Anyway, I modified the end of the previous chapter and intend to post this chapter now as a way to show that this story is very much alive. Also, I removed the chapter about the vacation as I feel that, while interesting in its own right, would make it dificult for me on the long run to put it there.

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Pacing from side to side after having kicked everything there was on the room beside Kirumi I continued to fume in anger. I mean, I KNEW the invasion was unavoidable but to think it would happen just as I went on a vacation, and for me to be unwarned by ANYONE for days, DAYS, that my nation is invading Japan and disregarding my cousin, it is simply infuriating!

”Kirumi, how much longer until the emperor will answer the damn phone?!” I asked, fury in my eyes as she stood there. ”I must talk to him already, I can't let this continue as is.”

”And what exactly can't you let continue?” Charles said, his appearance surging on the video-chat screen in front of me. Knowing him he likely was free for a while and was trying to see when would be the ideal moment to show his face, he is just too much of a showman for my patience to handle right now.

”I will not ask why you decided to attack Japan regardless of Lelouch presence there, it is an obvious for all the reasoning behind it and for me that already knows of the plans regarding the Ragnarock Project it is even more so.” I started, him nodding at my words. He sees anything and everything acceptable if the plan is to succeed. And why not, after all, if his plan works he would be able to rewrite everything to make it be like he wants it to be.

Foolishness, that is what this is.

Giving up the present for an uncertain future that might never happen only to get the easier solution, this is what I call foolish and cowardice. Just a man trying to play god and being too much of a coward to take the world by its reins and move it like he wants it to.

Regardless, I must play his little game no matter how I despise it. He is the Emperor after all and even if I WILL kill him at some point he still is necessary for now even if only to ensure that the run for the next Emperor doesn't start just yet. My city and influence aren't great enough to water away all troubles his death would possibly cause especially since the chance of Schneizel taking the throne is almost 100% and if so I will have to become fully independent.

Taking a deep breath to calm down and push all those thoughts back I continued.

”I will participate in the invasion of Japan.”

”No.” Was the immediate answer. ”Your A-Laws are not to participate as it would be counter-productive to what you set out to do in helping fortify and cleanse the Empire on the inside. Besides, you also are not experienced in battle and I can see you want to rescue my son. It is not necessary as long as the plan succeeds, which would be put at risk if you were to perish.”

”I understand, but I think you failed to understand what I meant your Majesty.” I said. ”I never planned for the A-Laws to come with me. As you said it would go against their objective if they were to do so, however, this only applies to the A-Laws. I myself and my knights will not enter combat as members of the A-Laws, I believe our addition would prove useful overall and it is not unheard for that members of royalty using their private forces to help the empire prosper.”

”Oho, you plan to go yourself?” He asked, his face with a small smile even if his eyes continued looking cold as steel.

”Yes, and I will be fighting on the frontlines in my personal Knightmare. I will also not require ammunition from the military or any assistance, all the things used will come from my own pocket and my own capacity.” I said, I have more than enough anyway. I had money I accumulated these last few months from not having to invest everything into the A-Laws since the money belonging to the corrupt officials and ammunition from rebels and terrorists were partially received to fund the A-Laws itself.

”It is still too risky.” He said. ”There is no need for you to act as this war will likely end in one month or so at the very most.”

”Ten days.” I said through gritted teeth, not enjoying the fact I was saying what I was about to say. ”Give me ten days and we will have a new Area to our control and one more Thought Elevator for you and uncle V.V. to study and use.” I said.

This was not what I wanted, not at all, but it was necessary regardless. Charles is someone ambitious, if not he wouldn't be trying to do what he is, and as such he wants his objective fulfilled. This is his strength but also his weakness as I know that if what I offer helps his desire becoming reality even a second earlier he will take it.

”I understand, but if you desire so you must know that I will want something in exchange for allowing your little fun in this unnecessary 'rescue' mission later.” The Emperor said and I nodded as there is no way Charles wouldn't use this chance to get something in return. He saw me nod before continuing. ”I will warn the general in command of the operation about your presence and that you have the Imperial Authority to act as you see fit, but if I hear you did something stupid you are to return to the mainland immediately. I expect great things from you.”

”Understood, we will be there within the next 12 hours with our own equipment.” I said and with that Charles turned off the transmitter while glaring down at me, which is not surprising considering that he glares at everyone and everything. Sighing a bit in relief I was allowed to go I turned to Kirumi and said. ”Send the message to all my knights and the crew of the Dominion to prepare to sortie as I can't go with the usual air carrier of the A-Laws. Also, send the message for Monaca to send me a group of the Monokumas, as many as possible, to help. And, also, send word for the A-Law commanders to continue as usual and that they are to not get involved in the conflict with Japan until it is annexed, until that point they are all to go and continue their operations with the focus of eliminating the White Fang with the capture of Adam being the top priority, capture alive if at all possible as I want to finish him myself.” As I finished saying all that I began moving to the labs.

There are a few things I need to look for there that would help this operation, my objective is to bring as swift of an end for this combat and searching for Lelouch to bring him back home. He has a LOT of things he needs to explain, especially about his behavior about Nunnally since he went into his exile.

If he can't explain himself well I will punch his face so hard he will discover the taste of his own teeth when I punch them in.

”Hah, I imagined you would want my help. So? What is it that you need exactly?” Deidara asked while smirking as he turned to me. He was confident as ever as he petted a bomb he created.

”I want some of your intelligent bombs, as many as possible and with the different capacities for each of them as well. I may need to send them to explode supply lines or help invade some specific locations that would need a more precise touch.” I explained.

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”Fine, but I want the data you obtain for the life test. I can let you take about 300 unities of diverse capacity, and this is the transmitter to control their movements, to explode you just need to say 'katsu' on the transmitter and the bomb released will burst.” Deidara explained. ”Just make sure to give me better supplies for my art.”

”Deal, also where is Nina? I could swear she should be here somewhere as we did arrive a few hours ago.” I said.

”Her? Who knows or cares, idiot? When she gets here I will tell her you were here.” Deidara said before shooing me off.

And, with that, I have enough high-end explosives to send five or so Mount Fuji's to the sky. Neat.

Anyway, I now need to go and look at my knight that was on repairs after his genial decision to try and test the durability of his body by trying to see how much he can do before he breaks. He is not that smart even if he tries to act like he is.

”My Majesty, I am glad to see you well.” Genos said even if he currently was merely a torso with his head attached.

”Yeah, I sure am glad I survived the shitstorm that went after me. Anyway, we are going to Japan next.” I said.

”Could you tell me the details?” He said.

After explaining everything he nodded his head.

”I understand, would it be possible to request aid in putting the more destructive upgrades? I believe they will be useful.”

Nodding I helped put the parts he needed, or I was about to when I was interrupted.

”Please, Our Master, leave this to us.” A tall man (?) said. He had a tall and thin build, white eyes, and pointy beard and hair that, together with his clothing and the jester hat, made him look more fit to be on a circus.

Not only him but by his side there was also another tall male (?) who was wearing a white suit, a white cowboy hat, had a guitar on his hand, and one of his eyes had two pupils while the other had none.

The final was a petite female (?) who was about as high as you'd expect from a 12 or 13 years old child (which still is taller than me), had blond hair, big eyes, and is wearing a mini skirt-styled gothic loli dress.

The three gave polite bows as I looked at them.

”Impressive, don't you think?” Sasori said while approaching. ”These are the newest models of machines I have created, they are puppets that don't need to be looked over too much as they have a high-level AI and also high fighting capacity.”

As Sasori said that smugness could be sense oozing out of him.

”They are respectively Pantalone, Arlequino, and Columbine.” He continued. ”I had them ready as a birthday gift of sorts to you and as a way to prove my research is more relevant in the long run than the one that idiot who doesn't understand that art must be forever instead of an instant... Anyway, they have been programmed to follow your orders. Pantalone can release bullets of air capable of penetrating steel on a distance of 15 meters and release said air bullets in high speed. Arlequino can release flames of around 3000 degrees, more than enough to burn a knightmare as it is. And finally, Columbine can control tens of thousands of nanomachines she releases to her surroundings and uses said machines to attack or defend at will. I believe these will be useful, I also have a few other interesting puppets that I want to build later and the funds for it would be appreciated.”

”I understand, thank you for the gifts. Also, are there any that would be useful for recon? I will likely need many of them if I want to obtain success.”

”I believe I may have what you are looking for. I can send them to your airship in about an hour.” Sasori said impatiently, clearly not in the mood for small talk.

”Ok, see to it and I will see if we can increase the budget for you as well as let you in on the data from other studies that might interest you.” I said and he nodded before turning away aloofly and moving out, he had an objective to fulfill now. With that set I moved to another one of the labs, one that could be of interest for me to see how things are going there.

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”Oh, Ciel. I did not expect your visit just yet. Are you here to look into my latest creation?” Mayuri said with a maniac grim on his face covered in thick white make-up and his stupid hat. At least this time he isn't wearing his glowing clothes that shine like a sun, his sense of 'fashion' is as strange as his creations.

”Depends, if there is anything that would help in my next little mission it would work but my main concern is on our mutual project. I believe at least a few unities have been completed by now.” I said while sitting on a chair like I owned the place, which I technically did since everything within the labs is funded by me and my money. I am glad to get so much revenue from the multiple factories I have producing all sorts of technologies as well as the money I receive from the energy generators within the main cities of the Empire and the sponsorship from the Schnee Industries, Togami Industries, and the Industrial Illusions.

If I didn't spend as much as I do it is likely I would be filthy rich instead of barely making do most of the time.

”Oh, yes I wish I could say otherwise but the experiment still needs some fine adjustments. It is unfortunate that the data we wanted is unavailable for now, even with what I managed to grasp from your Geass I believe a few extra Geass to study would be necessary. Also, unfortunately, most of my research isn't on the point it can be used freely, even if I do have some interesting poisons or medicines that could be used right away.”

”Great, while I don't think the poisons will be needed I do think that the medicine can come a long way to help the civilians that might get involved. While on a war involving the civilians is the last thing I want after dying or losing the battle or my subordinates. Now, send them to my ship at once, the more the better and focus on producing more of it for now and prepare to send it via airship as some of my ships will be used for it. Also, please start the processing of the food capsules that you mentioned for me a while ago, if I am to move myself I plan to show what I am capable of.” I said and Mayuri nodded before turning away to do s ordered.

I am just a tad uncertain about the food capsules as it is a cube of about 2,5X2,5X2,5 that stores enough nutrients to replace a full meal and that is quite easy to carry around in large amounts and is near impossible to spoil. They would do wonders to help the civilian relief there, something extremely important in my personal opinion, but at the same time it is also undeniable that should such technology enter the hands of the military they would be able to advance further in the war effort.

Well, whatever. I should stop worrying so much about that right now, I already will be going out using my personal battleship and any of the things I will be using are already too much but I don't give a damn anymore. I want this war to finish as swiftly and in the best state possible, every second count.

Nodding to myself I started moving to Dominion, however, I couldn't get there as quickly as I wanted since someone stood in my path.

”Prince Ciel, I wish to go as well.” Jeremiah Gottwald said as he stood in front of me, his hair and clothes are impeccable as he looked straight at me with eyes blazing with determination. ”I want to secure Her Majesty Marianne's son, it is my duty to do as such.”

Looking at his frame I nodded.

”Fine, you can come with us but you must follow my orders to the letter. Any transgression and you will be returned here immediately, if I order a retreat you retreat and if I order an attack you attack, if you can't do that then you can forget about returning to this city and to your post as a protector for Nunnally.” I said firmly, he is a great fighter but I fear he would do something stupid if given the wrong incentive. In certain ways he is an impulsive 'brat' that follows his heart too much, he could easily become a liability if let be.

Bowing to me Jeremiah said.

”Yes, prince Ciel. I will do as you said, I just need to get a Southerland and I will be set and ready.

”Humph, a Southerland? Please, you must be joking.” I said. ”I had a prototype ready for a while now for a new Knightmare I intend to make the norm for the Knightmares to be used by the A-Laws, I suppose you'd work well as a pilot for one of the Flags.”

”Flags sir? I never heard of those.” Jeremiah said.

”The Flag is a high-performance mobile suit that can also act as a high-speed jet fighter. Both modes are capable of aerial flight with the mobile suit mode providing greater mobility and the jet fighter mode providing greater speed. For the flight, four hydrogen plasma jets are mounted on its back. The linear rifle is usable in both the mobile suit and jet fighter mode. For the latter, it also has the function of generating a ”sharp shaped” electromagnetic field on the front of the jet and it is for this reason that the Flag can travel at high velocities despite its shape not being aerodynamic. For melee combat, the unit is equipped with a vibration based sonic blade which possesses the ability to focus plasma into a sword shape. While it possesses two operation modes, the Flag cannot freely transform between these modes in mid-air due to immense stress the frame buffers that can potentially spin it out of control.

”One interesting feature about the Flag is its fuel system. The hydrogen that it uses as fuel is infused into the molecular bonds of the carbon that makes up the machine's frame, removing the risk of explosions and eliminating the need for extra space for fuel tanks. It also-”

”Okay, okay, I understand that it is an incredible machine.” Jeremiah said, making me sheepishly smile. I guess I went out of the tangent again as I got too excited. The flag is a special design I really enjoyed building, its main value for me is its capacity to fly and the fact its cost isn't so far above of a typical Southerland but its performance is much higher. It isn't on the same level of a seventh generation Knightmare like the Lancelot in Code Geass but the distance isn't that great and the cost to build one seventh generation is enough to build 150 Flag unities.

The only thing I need now is field testing, this war should prove satisfactory.