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Just as this thought came to mind, with a thud, several huge figures landed in front of Cornelia and the others. When the dust settled, several identical pacifists, taller than KMF, appeared. These people shouted a warning:
"Don't do what you shouldn't do, ants. Just because my Lord lets you leave doesn't mean you're allowed to touch my spoils!"
Cornelia couldn't help but look up at the Pacifist. Is this the biological weapon Mr. Dalton mentioned? Even higher than the KMF.
"Teacher Dalton, let's go. These are no longer our army's supplies."
Andreas Dalton heard Cornelia's reluctance, so he had no choice but to give up the idea of destruction and left in disgrace.
Through the live broadcast started by Shangguan Wen, Lelouch and the other two felt a little relieved when they saw Cornelia evacuating. But his next sentence made them nervous again.
"Lelouch, if you were me, what would be the first thing you would do after leading the army into Area 11?"
Lelouch's forehead was covered in sweat. Was this guy testing him? Should he tell the truth or lie? The other party possessed unfathomable magic. If he lied, Nunnally and Euphemia would definitely be punished.
"Reporting to Lord Shadow, the first thing we must do is consolidate the area around the Black Rose Gate, and then advance towards Mount Fuji in Area 11. The cherry blossom stone there is the power source of KMF. An empire without cherry blossom stone is a toothless tiger."
Euphemia and Nunnally looked at Lelouch simultaneously, confused as to why he said that. Lelouch couldn't help but smile bitterly. They could easily wipe out the Empire's otherworldly expeditionary force, and even bring it here from their own world. To say they didn't investigate was nonsense.
"Yes, Lelouch, you are much smarter than your two sisters. Stay here and I will arrange for your sister Nunnally's treatment. Don't have any evil thoughts, otherwise I won't mind killing you."
Shangguan Wen's words were filled with unquestionable authority, which made Lelouch and the other two feel a chill involuntarily.
Lelouch secretly rejoiced that his answer seemed to have temporarily won the trust of the Shadow Lord, but he knew very well that this was only a temporary calm and the real storm might still be to come.
"Thank you for your magnanimity, Lord Shadow."
Lelouch bowed his head respectfully, his mind racing with his next plan. He had to find a way to escape quickly, or at least protect Nunnally and Euphemia from harm.
Euphemia and Nunnally exchanged a glance, seeing worry and unease in each other's eyes. They didn't understand why Lelouch had responded that way, but they could sense the tension and danger in the atmosphere. Euphemia gently held Nunnally's hand, offering her silent comfort.
"Master Shadow 4.8, do we need to make further preparations regarding the Sakura Stone?"
Lelouch asked tentatively, trying to get more information from Shangguan Wen, while also buying himself more time to think.
Shangguan Wen smiled slightly, but there was an elusive meaning hidden in that smile.
"Lelouch, your vision is limited by your knowledge. Victor, you tell this prince, Sakuraishi, what do you think?"
Victor emerged from the teleportation magic circle, holding the Sakura Stone. He lowered the Sakura Stone with his third hand and said:
"My Lord, this thing is suitable as a magazine for a single-soldier plasma pistol, or as a battery for a single-soldier barrier. It is also disposable. The research department will study similar alternatives during the cherry stone mining period."
Lelouch and the other two were startled when they saw the three-armed Victor appear. Was this a robot or a cyborg?
Chapter 136 Shadow Garden is Coming
Cornelia returned through the Black Rose Gate. After the glare of light, she saw the first gate. Behind the thick barbed wire and trenches, a group of soldiers in Bnitanian Empire armor stood in formation, their guns pointed in the direction of the Black Rose Gate, looking particularly majestic.
A loudspeaker hanging from the wire mesh asked:
"Who are you? Tell me your department number and name."
"Is this voice Gilbert?"
Cornelia's heart stirred, a long-lost feeling of familiarity instantly flooding over her. Gilbert GP Gilford, commanding the front lines, had been her right-hand man and one of her most trusted subordinates. Hearing his voice during these turbulent times undoubtedly brought her immense comfort.
Gilbert GP Kilford, commanding the front line, was startled at the familiar voice, and his voice rose a few notches involuntarily.
"Is it Her Highness Cornelia?"
There was both surprise and joy in his tone, as if a glimmer of hope suddenly appeared in this desperate battlefield. He himself was Cornelia's bootlicker, and because of his status and identity, his love could only be hidden in it. Now that he saw that Cornelia did not suffer the dark and cruel fate he had imagined, he felt a lot more relaxed.
Cornelia answered calmly and confidently, her voice filled with undeniable determination:
"Yes, it's me. I'm back, along with Teacher Dalton and other survivors. Please help me contact the country. I have important information to report to my father and my brother."
"Yes, Your Highness Princess!"
Gilbert responded quickly, then turned around and signaled the soldiers behind him to open the steel gate.
He knew very well that Cornelia's return meant that there might be key information that could change the course of the war.
As the defensive steel gate slowly opened, Cornelia and her group passed through layers of blockades and finally returned from the front line to the Tokyo Governor's Office in District 11.
Upon receiving the news of Cornelia's return from the front line, the Curly-haired Emperor decisively called several of his older sons and important ministers to make a video call and hold an online meeting.
Charles, with the curly hair, looked at the two women who had reappeared here intact. He was relieved that they had not been ruined, but he was also puzzled.
"Cornelia, are you okay in that world?"
Cornelia's expression darkened as she explained the reason why she was released.
"Not good. He captured Yuffie, Lelouch, and Nunnally alive and took them hostage before releasing me."
"cough cough"
Odysseus coughed twice and asked suspiciously:
"Cornelia, it's not that my brother is suspicious of you. Common sense says that Shadow shouldn't have captured you and released Euphie, Lelouch, and Nunnally. Can you tell me why?"
snort!
Cornelia was very upset. I had worked hard to come back from another world in shame and was ready to take revenge, but before we even started fighting, I attacked with a hidden arrow from the Shadow. Wasn't it because he was worried that I would make some shameful deal with the Shadow?
"That bastard Shadow was incredibly arrogant. The surviving soldiers and I were teleported hundreds of kilometers away by the Shadow Garden he brought. Killing us was like killing a single enemy."
Charles with curly hair and others frowned. This was not good news. Being able to teleport with the army at a speed even faster than theirs put Brunitania in a passive situation.
The next person to ask was the Imperial Chancellor Xiuzenel
"Besides that, Cornelia, what else did you see?"
"Clones, or artificial biological weapons, can fire lasers or bubble shields from their mouths or palms. Nothing else. These may be what Shadow wants me to see. I'll show you the images later."
Soon, footage of the pacifist battles collected by frontline troops reached the other side of the ocean.
Cornelia's answer and the battle video record made everyone in the video link behind the empire fall into deep thought.
Xiuzenel couldn't help but frown. Even if he wasn't a professional researcher, this represented not only a technological leap, but also a huge threat to Brunitania's existing military strength.
Their army, whether navy, army or air force, cannot withstand the attack of laser
"This is something completely beyond our current technological understanding. If this is true, then we must reassess our strategic defense plans."
At this moment, Cornelia spoke up, breaking the silence. "Father, we cannot sit idly by. Since the Shadow possesses such formidable power, we must find a way to combat the [Shadow Garden]. Perhaps, we could consider forming an alliance with other nations to jointly combat this unknown otherworldly threat."
Emperor Charles shook his head slightly. In recent years, Brunitania's belief in the law of the jungle and its policy of constant aggression and expansion have made many countries that have not been invaded by Brunitania wary and repulsive. Now that they see Brunitania in trouble, they are too happy to even think about forming an alliance.
What? You said the Shadow's sights were on the entire Earth, but wasn't Brunitania the first country the Shadow attacked? You're the world's largest nation. If you don't attack first, who will?
Charles with curly hair rejected his daughter's proposal, not because he didn't want to, but because he couldn't do it.
I couldn't help but say:
"Cornelia, you know the situation of the Empire. We can only rely on ourselves. Other countries are eager to take advantage of our misfortune and trample on the Bunitania Empire."
"The new armor-piercing and armor-piercing rounds requested by the front have been delivered. You can try to use them to kill or capture Shadow's biological weapons."
Cornelia was well aware of this outcome and stated her other requirements:
"Father, I still need air force bombers, navy fleets, and army missile units. Relying solely on armor-piercing and armor-piercing shells may not be enough. Moreover, the enemy can teleport and escape at any time."
What a troublesome ability.
Xiu Zenel rested his chin on his hand, thinking about a possibility, and then said:
"It's true that they can teleport, but it's also very costly. Cornelia, have you calculated how many people Shadow can teleport at once?"
"That's not the case. It's not just Dark 320 Shadow. I expect the Eight Shadows in [Shadow Garden] can also teleport, but the number of people and the distance are not as strong as the Shadows."
Cornelia frowned slightly and added:
"Although specific data is yet to be gathered, past combat records indicate that the size of a single teleportation by the Shadows and their leader appears to be limited by magic power or gadgets, and is unlikely to be unlimited. They tend to focus on precision strikes or rapid evacuations rather than large-scale troop movements."
Xiu Zenel nodded, a gleam in his eyes:
"This is our opportunity. Since they can't teleport on a large scale, we can try to create an overwhelming advantage on the local battlefield, forcing them to resort to teleportation to escape, thereby gradually depleting their resources. As for the air force, navy, and army support you require, I will do my best to coordinate it, but you must also understand that the Empire's resources are equally limited, and every bit of strength must be used effectively."
Cornelia took a deep breath, revealing her fortitude and determination as an imperial princess.
"I understand, my Royal Brother. I will formulate a detailed battle plan to ensure that every unit can perform to its maximum effectiveness. At the same time, I will also increase investment in the intelligence department and strive to find out the true details of the Shadow and the [Shadow Garden] behind them, including their transmission mechanism and the specific capabilities of the Eight Kage."
Cornelia was about to say something when Kilford, standing next to her, received a report from the front lines: the frontline troops guarding the Black Rose Gate had been completely killed, and the Shadow Garden army had already crossed the space gate and reached the outskirts of Tokyo.
Chapter 137: Apocalypse Tank is Invincible
"Father, I'm sorry, I need to take care of military affairs first. I'll contact you later if you have any other questions."
"Go, my beloved daughter, show that arrogant and overbearing alien how powerful you are."
"Yes, Father."
After hanging up the video link, Cornelia turned around and asked Kilford:
"Where's the enemy's army? Are they all clones, or are they the magical creatures we expected?"
"It wasn't Her Royal Highness, but helicopters, tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and KMF, which we had never seen before."
Cornelia widened her eyes and said in disbelief:
"Kilford, don't joke around at this moment. The other world doesn't have a complete industrial system, so where would they get their planes and cannons? Even if they captured our abandoned items, how many people from that other world would be able to operate them?"
"It's true, Your Highness. These battle scenes from the front lines show our soldiers being bombarded, shelled, and attacked by missiles."
Cornelia frowned and quickly scanned the screen. The battle scenes did show an unprecedented enemy - an alien army equipped with modern weapons.
Amidst the continuous artillery fire, the soldiers of the Brunitania Empire appeared extremely vulnerable.
"This...how is this possible?"
She muttered to herself, a wave of disbelief welling up in her heart. She hadn't been in the other world long, but having seen Shangguan Wen, Alpha, and the others in action, she subconsciously assumed they were using a sword and magic system. Such a formidable industrial and military force, rivaling the Empire's, wasn't built overnight.
Could it be that there was some magical factor involved that she was unaware of?
"Your Highness, please leave the Tokyo Governor's Office temporarily. It's too close to the front lines, and the enemy has been here before..."
Guilford means that Cornelia, you can't be captured again. The emperor may allow you to continue to command the troops after being captured once, but if you are defeated and captured repeatedly, no matter how talented you are in military affairs, you will be put on ice.
Andreas Dalton next to him also tried to dissuade him. He also didn't want his student to end up with a hero without any place to use his skills.
"Your Highness, Kilford is right. For the sake of the overall situation, you must move. Please go to the rear to reorganize the army and launch a counterattack."
"tsk"
Cornelia felt humiliated, running away before the enemy even arrived.
"I understand. Teacher, come with me. Kilford, you will be in charge of the front line. Report any abnormalities to me immediately."
"YES.MYLORD!"
With high spirits and awe-inspiring courage, he crossed the door to the other world.
Shangguan Wen never dreamed that he could command a real-life Iron Torrent army.
Hammer tanks, Apocalypse tanks, terror robots, V4 rocket launchers, terror robots, self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, self-propelled artillery, anti-aircraft missile vehicles, Athena tanks, etc. drove towards the Tokyo Concession in District 11 opposite the Black Rose Gate.
"My Lord, the defense line set up by Brunitania has been breached. The vanguard is now consolidating the Black Rose Gate to prevent Brunitania from blowing it up."
"Well, then we'll split up. You'll be in charge of capturing Tokyo, and I'll be teleporting to Mount Fuji to mine cherry blossom stones. Remember, both Neon and Brunitania are enemies. If they're willing to be your dogs, take them in and learn how to control them like America. If they're not, kill them."
"Yes"
When the Apocalypse tank rushed to the second line of defense of the Brunitania army, the vehicle body shook violently before the optical sensor received any signals from the surrounding area.
Several KMFs armed with 30MM assault guns hit the thick composite armor without success, so the knights immediately used the new anti-armor grenades and armor-piercing shells deployed in the rear of the Empire.
To their shock, the new armor-piercing rounds and grenades bounced completely off them.
The Apocalypse tank's twin-barreled 125MM cannon aimed at the KMF in front. After the automatic loader loaded the ammunition, it fired at the commander's roar.
boom!
The 125MM high-explosive shell flew out of the barrel and hit the KMF hidden 200 meters away. The direct shot left no chance of escape. The KMF was blown away, and the other KMFs were frightened and immediately maneuvered to avoid it. This was even more powerful than the tank main gun they knew.
"Use the harpoon electromagnetic fork to crush these toys under the feet of the apocalypse"
Unable to evade, the KMF were dragged by the harpoon fork in front of the Apocalypse Tank. A rotating cutter emerged from the Apocalypse Tank's front, slicing the captured KMF into scrap metal, scattering it to the ground. Like a ruthless battlefield overlord, the Apocalypse Tank continued its advance with its indestructible demeanor, each step accompanied by the shattering of enemy equipment and the desperate wail of the enemy.
The commander of the Brunitania army saw this and turned pale. He quickly adjusted his tactics:
"Call for air support, target - enemy tanks! At the same time, ground forces use roundabout tactics, outflanking from the side and rear!"
From the sky, several advanced fighter jets roared in, their missiles locked onto the Apocalypse Tank's position. However, the Apocalypse Tank, equipped with advanced radar jamming systems and anti-aircraft missiles, easily dealt with the aerial threat. After a few sharp cracks of anti-aircraft missiles, the attacking fighter jets were shot down one by one, becoming dazzling but fleeting sparks in the night sky.