Portions of Britannia were secured at a rapid pace. It was practically the same as what Anaheim did in Africa. Only half of the force was in use, as the other half was getting refurbished.
To assist the Britannian Invasion fleet that has been created, it has also descended.
Among them are Marika Soresi, Liliana Vergamon, Ryo Sayama, Yukiya Naruse and Ayano Kosaka. These guys were not regular; one could say they were like Marcus G-Force.
Elite pilots, well, more like people with talent to become an elite fighting force.
"I wasn't expecting our first mission to be to fight Britannian Nobles. I am a bit excited." Yukiya declared as he was feeling… excited! That's right, he wants to put down those assholes!
"Ryo, what do you think?" Yukiya asked the tall guy next to him as they watched the Carriers enter Earth's atmosphere… right above the East Coast.
"Yeah, I guess."
While the rest were feeling a bit different.
Among them was Marika, who was wondering whether she would meet her ex-fiancé. The guy was with Glinda Knights.
It will be awkward…
"You knew this day would come," Liliana commented with crossed arms. She knew about Marika's situation. Midway, she realised that she could finally stand!
They should be sitting, but they barely follow something like that. They prefer to watch a massive warship enter the atmosphere.
"...Yes. It was a bit strange."
Marika sighed. Her brother, who is the head of the family, had cancelled all engagements the moment they rebelled against Britannian.
Now the situation is changing…again. She wonders how the dynamics between Anaheimian and Britannian will change.
"I guess I remain in this position as long as possible and wait to see how things change." The brown haired girl commented.
"Is it that hard to understand?" Ayano from the side commented as she was holding one of the handrails.
"You were selected by the… the Prince who is the Emperor now. There is no higher authority in the world. If he wants to keep you, he will; if he doesn't want, he dismisses you." The girl explained while still processing what had just happened.
She is surprised that Marcus has just become the Emperor!
No! Charles left his throne for him! This is something she never imagined would happen.
The girl expected a bloody fight. That is why she was stationed in Space and waiting for her descent to the battlefield.
Now… she is here to put down rebels.
"...I know… though he didn't visit… even if we are supposed to be in some sort of harem," Marika complained, almost pouting at the lack of attention.
"Relax, I am certain that he is quite busy." Liliana motioned for them to relax.
'Or not a harem at all…' Ayano wondered if he was just making a battalion of girls for himself… Her gaze went to a couple of guys… 'at some point.'
These Britannians are so strange to her; how can they dismiss an individual?
Regardless, soon enough, they moved to catapult decks where they got into their custom Scathach units.
~~~~~~Meanwhile~~~~~~
"Cease with your hostilities! The Emperor has spoken! Lower your guns!" A Zaku landed in the city. The mobile suit easily towered over the Knightmares,
"We don't accept Anaheim's brat as our Emperor!"
One of the Sutherlands opened fire on the Zaku, but the mobile suit had multiple layers of armour. It was not a simple machine like a Knightmare.
The bullets simply couldn't pierce the amount of protection this machine had!
"Enough."
The mobile suit pointed its beam rifle and shot at the Sutherland.
But the Knightmare is quite agile, dodging the beam rifle and then using its Slash Harkens to get closer.
'Shit. It was not designed to fight Knightmares!' The guy realised that Sutherlands are quite a good fighting force when it comes to the Zakus!
After all, the tall Mobile suits were designed to resist Anaheim, not Knightmares.
As the Knightmares were surrounding the lone Zaku…
The next moment, everyone felt a strange sensation wash over them.
They looked up and saw… IT.
"...That's…"
"...Anaheim's thing!"
What they saw was a white and Red machine floating with spread hands. A halo was above it, and it had wings of pure energy in the shape of a Bird.
"Shoot it! Shoot it now! This is the Devil of India!"
The Sutherlands ignored the Zaku and pulled back, and opened fire on the floating Mobile Suit.
It was even worse than with Zaku, as the bullets looked like they were bouncing off the Frame!
"...Die."
For a second, the Sutherlands stopped shooting at the machine and instead pointed at each other.
"Yes! Your Majesty!!!"
The nobles opened fire and slaughtered each other.
The Zaku's pilot looked horrified as he saw the devil work in action.
'S-So this is the power of Anaheim's devil… horrifying!'
"You, in Zaku, move to defend the critical points of the city. Leave Knightmares to me. Soon they will fall, and we will move to secure other cities."
Marcus's image appeared on the screen in front of the Britannian Pilot.
"Y-Yes! Your Majesty!"
With that said, the call ended, and the Devil floated away.
'D-Damn it… so nerve-wracking!'
But then he realised that it could have been him as well! And he couldn't do shit! All he said was a word, and all of the Sutherlands exploded! It was like he took control of their minds.
At that moment, he felt like having a panic attack!
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Marcus looked at one of the cities of his homeland. This was Britannia… full of citadels, castles and manors.
It's something to see what Mobile workers can do to meet one's fancy….because, honestly said… to build without mobile workers… half of the things wouldn't be constructed!
"Hmm…"
At that moment, he spotted a familiar machine with wings.
"There you are. I've been looking for you." Leila's face popped up on his screen.
"How is the south?" He asked her as his girls spread out to secure more land.
"Easy. South Continent is not as developed as North… plus half of it is jungles." She sighed, not wanting to think about what life was like in that jungle.
"Good, then let's move towards Pendragon. Our forces are moving towards the Capital either way." He looked to the side. Ecne pulled up the world map. He could see his Carriers moving towards the West Coast.
"Very well. Capital should be the most stable." Leila nodded. Considering everything, the Capital should be the most stable since it's Charles's Seat of Power.
"Depends. Haven't paid much attention to the power structure of Britannia."
The blonde giggled, knowing why it was like that. After all, he is the one who destroys nations and then rebuilds them.
"Regardless, let's move. It has been a while since we did anything like this."
Marcus chuckled after hearing that.
"Do you miss the times when we would threaten rebels with weapons of mass destruction?" The Prince asked with an amused tone.
"You know what I mean!"
She ended the call as the pair rushed towards the Western Side of the Continent.
Before long, they were in a desert area. In the deeper part of it, there was a huge city. This city was unlike any other in the world.
This was Pendragon, a literal citadel in the middle of a Desert. Huge walls, a massive citadel that is a palace in disguise. Beyond these huge walls lies a city full of Britannian nobility and high society.
The seat of Power of the warmongering nation. Though… Britannia has nothing on Anaheim when it comes to warmongering…
"I have never imagined that I would see this city ever again," Leila said with a distant tone. She only recalled glimpses of this city from her childhood.
"I feel the same." Marcus felt similarly; he knew he would see it again, but it didn't mean he liked seeing it or wanted to return.
Especially when memories of Lelouch merged with him later in his childhood.
Now it was personal. That is why he still cares about Marianne and what happened to her.
"Shall we?" The blonde suggested.
"Sure."
The pair of machines began to descend to the palace in the city centre.
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Charles looked up as he saw two mobile suits descend from the sky.
He knows both of these machines. They are well-documented in conflicts around the world.
So he is well aware that they can lay waste to the whole city without much effort…
And that armies are not even needed.
"...In the end… it was technology… not Geass… quite amusing." The Former Emperor smiled; it was a mocking smile that was aimed at himself.
In the end, he was defeated by something not even related to Geass. It was, in a way, Geass telling him not to abuse it, as someone can beat you, not even using it.
To the point that technology can replicate his greatest power.
"..." Schneizel had nothing to say as he just waited for his little brother to arrive and take over.
'In the end… it ended like this.' The blonde hoped for something more. But not this.
How could he compete against someone who controls most of the planet and has an army bigger than Britannian?
Not that Britannian would fight for him. Maybe some nobles, but would they rebel against Anaheim? Well… they did, but the stupidest ones are already dead.
There is nothing to talk about.
"Seriously? Father. Why did you declare the whole thing like that!" The slender white-and-red machine spoke.
"There was no need for me to wait, Lelouch. I need to retire." Charles shrugged; he didn't give a fuck anymore.
The mech dropped on one knee and assisted the Emperor-to-be to get from the cockpit.
The Inventor was dressed in a black and purple military uniform with a cloak. He placed his Katana on his hip as it was a good time to show off that he still cares about the rest of the world. Not that he needs a weapon in this situation.
Well, a self-defence weapon in such a volatile place is a good safety net.
"If you say so." Marcus shook his head as he looked at Andraste.
"Come out, Leila. I doubt you will need to use your KK-Unit."
"Very well."
Soon enough, the blonde girl dressed in the same colours as the Emperor-to-be got out and walked next to him.
"So this is the girl that you destroyed Eastern European Frontline," Schneizel commented with an amused tone.
The blonde girl blushed a bit.
"This is Leila Malcal. My Second-in-Command, and responsible for Logistics."
"Oh, is that so? Is she that good?" Schneizel slowly nodded; he got a bit interested. It would seem Marcus not only stole scientists but also good personnel in general.
It was interesting since he researched the girl; all he found was good grades and military training for officers.
There were no specific notes on her… yet. But somehow, his little brother picked her up before she could reveal her true potential.
'Very interesting.'
"Can we not talk about me? This is your moment." Leila sighed, getting a bit more than simple embarrassment! They are in front of the people whom they waged a war against less than 24 hours ago!
"Why? You ARE going to be my wife. This is a formal introduction to my family." He explained with an eye roll.
The blonde girl groaned! Is he serious!? Now they are talking family matters!?
This time, Charles looked interested. So this is his future daughter-in-law. Looks capable.
"Good, you are thinking forward, Lelouch. Now, why don't we solve matters at hand?" The Former Emperor motioned for them to follow him.
Marcus nodded as they followed after Charles into the Palace's interior. After all… it was hot in the desert in the middle of the day.
"Lelouch, I was wondering how you even made those machines," Schneizel asked him. Now that the whole war thing is over, he is curious.
"Interested, brother?" The Emperor-to-be smiled at his curious older brother. If this were a different reality, this blonde fellow would be dropping Nukes powered by Sakuradite on him.
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P.S Chapter 123 is up and its the Epilogue Chapter for Book One.
Book Two Is Gundam 00. So that's that.
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