Chapter 1839
The Fall of the Empire!
Chapter 1839 The Fall of the Empire! (Part 2)
Somewhere in the war zone between the Earth Federation Forces and the Britannian Empire.
Cornelia, leading her personal guard to the battlefield, was filled with murderous intent as she stared intently at the refined figure standing on the makeshift platform.
Before today, that refined figure was a role model for the younger generation of the Britannian Empire's royal family, and the dream lover of countless noble ladies.
However, this perfect being betrayed the empire and attempted to overthrow it.
"Your Highness."
Gilbert, the captain of Cornelia's personal guard, stepped forward and asked softly.
"Could we come along as well?"
"No! No need. Gilbert. If that man intended to kill us, we probably wouldn't have even made it this far."
After Cornelia took over the southern front of the Empire's war against the Earth Federation Forces under Charles's orders, she was shocked to discover that the once invincible Imperial Army was as fragile as glass in front of the Earth Federation Forces, collapsing at the slightest touch.
The reason the southern front was able to maintain a stalemate was probably because the Earth Federation Forces did not deploy their main forces there, but instead dealt with other situations first.
Now that the Earth Federation Forces have come to their senses, their efforts have turned the Empire's arrogance—the belief of the Empire's invincible army—into a death knell for the Empire.
Only after learning about this situation did Cornelia gradually realize how terrifyingly rational Schneizel was.
Because, among all the members of the Britannian Empire's royal family, Schneizel was the first royal family member to take the initiative to contact the Earth Federation Forces.
Even Clovis, who was in the First Tokyo metropolitan area and was the first to betray the Empire, probably didn't see things as clearly as Schneizel.
However, this does not mean that Cornelia does not resent Schneizel.
As the second prince after the emperor, his act of betraying the empire and even rallying three Knights of the Round Table to raise the banner of rebellion against the empire is a disgrace to the Britannian imperial family.
"Minister of the Army"
Just as Cornelia was pondering, a slender figure, lifting her long skirt, walked briskly towards her and came before her.
Cornelia looked up and saw that it was her younger sister, Euphemia.
"Are you ready, Inspector? We're about to face that man."
Euphemia's expression changed slightly, then she nodded seriously.
“I’m ready, Minister of War. But if we all go together… perhaps I should go instead!”
Euphemia hesitated for a moment before revealing her thoughts.
Seeing her younger sister's stance, Cornelia, who always doted on her, smiled slightly and reached out to touch Euphemia's cheek.
"Don't worry! If Schneizel wanted to kill us, it wouldn't be that complicated. As the second prince with second-level authority, second only to His Majesty the Emperor, we have no way of knowing how many pawns he has planted within the empire for his own use over the years."
Cornelia sighed softly.
"But the only thing I know is that he has no intention of killing us now; he just wants to persuade us to surrender and make the empire bow down."
"But, but if that's the case..."
Euphemia opened her mouth and muttered something in confusion.
“Come with me, Euphemia. Let us sisters see together what Schneizel is thinking, or what truth he knows that would make him betray the Empire.”
Schneizel had already noticed the scene of the two most famous sisters in the Britannian royal family talking on the front line.
However, he very considerately asked the Earth Federation troops around them not to disturb them, allowing the sisters enough time to mentally prepare themselves. After all, what was about to happen would likely overturn their understanding of the world.
"Your Highness, Princess Cornelia is unlikely to admit defeat so easily."
"Yes, I know."
Hearing Kanon's words, Schneizel smiled slightly, but he remained confident.
When Cornelia joined the army and earned the title of Britannian witch, Schneizel knew exactly where Cornelia's weakness lay.
Euphemia Li Britannia, the witch's sister, is also the witch's Achilles' heel, known for her bloody suppression.
Moreover, the news from Chabro just now gave Schneizel even more confidence.
"Your Highness, the two princesses have arrived."
As Schneizel pondered, Kanon's reminder rang in his ears.
Schneizel smiled warmly, stood up, and strode forward to greet him.
“Cornelia, Euphemia, it’s been a long time! It is my fault as your brother to meet you two sisters under such circumstances.”
"Schneizel. Enough with the small talk. Our positions are now completely different, so let's skip the warm topics based on kinship and blood ties."
Cornelia coldly rejected Schneizel's greeting, while Euphemia, following behind Cornelia, gave a slight courtly curtsy before sitting down with a tense expression.
Schneizel was not angry about this, and instead had Kanon serve tea and refreshments to the two princesses.
Schneizel then handed Cornelia the tablet computer that was next to him.
“Cornelia, Euphemia, I understand that you are angry and ashamed of my actions, and even regard me and Clovis as a disgrace to the Imperial Family. But I hope that before you spit on us, you will look at this truth.”
Cornelia stared coldly at Schneizel for a moment, then reached out and took the tablet, exchanging a glance with her younger sister Euphemia.
"Let's take a look first, Minister of Military Affairs."
Euphemia said softly.
Cornelia nodded and then clicked the play button on the screen.
The next second, the two sisters' expressions changed drastically!
Because what appeared on the screen was the scene where CC shot Charles on the bridge of the Royal Navy.
"You! You've come to tell me that His Majesty the Emperor is dead at your hands, and that we should surrender?"
Cornelia shouted angrily, but Euphemia stopped her.
"Military, no, sister, calm down first. This video seems to have more to it."
Euphemia could clearly see that after Charles was shot, he was moved to a room, and the video began to play at an accelerated pace.
After about a minute of accelerated playback, the picture gradually slowed down and eventually returned to normal playback.
Then, Charles, whose forehead had been pierced by a bullet, suddenly opened his eyes and sat up again.
This scene shocked Cornelia and Euphemia.
The emperor who was shot in the head on the spot has actually come back to life?
"Cornelia, Euphemia, this is the truth hidden within the royal family of the Britannian Empire. The 98th Emperor, Charles DI Britannia, used a magical ability called GEASS in an attempt to completely destroy the rules governing this world, to freeze time, space, and even the world itself, making the world, the Earth, and humanity his private playthings."
(End of this chapter)