Area 11!
In the garden of the Vice-Governor's residence.
Journalists from various television stations had all gathered here.
They had been summoned, their gazes fixed on Euphemia.
All equipment was running, broadcasting live.
"Hello everyone, I am Euphemia, the Vice-Governor of Area 11. I am now here to announce something."
Euphemia smiled as she spoke: "As you all know, I was born into the Britannian royal family, and therefore have seen many things."
"War... terror... destruction... these seem to be the main themes of the world."
Many people watching the broadcast, whether journalists or viewers, instinctively showed mocking expressions.
'Wasn't your Britannian Empire the biggest culprit in all this?'
Ignoring some of the gazes, Euphemia continued.
"From many years ago, my brother, my father, the people around me, all told me that this is how the world is... but I don't think so..."
She looked at the big screen and spoke solemnly and seriously:
"So, I am going to change all this."
"Today, in the name of Euphemia, I declare that I will create a peaceful world."
"With this goal, including the Holy Britannian Empire, anything that stands in my way will be crushed by me."
With that,
The broadcast ended!
All over the world, a huge uproar erupted instantly.
At the same time…
Area 11's Governor's Office.
"What is Euphemia saying?"
Cornelia stood up suddenly, staring blankly at the black screen.
'Was Euphemia declaring war on our father?'
'Such rhetoric... how dangerous.'
Without hesitation, Cornelia immediately turned and walked out of the office.
No matter what, she had to handle this before things got worse.
Otherwise, given their father's coldblooded personality...
"Say, wasn't this declaration a bit too hasty?"
After the journalists left, CC rested her chin on her hand and looked at Ayato: "Even if you're going to war, a surprise attack would be the best method, right?"
"Actually, I also think it's not great."
Lihua expressed her opinion: "This gives the enemy time to prepare, completely losing the element of surprise."
Ayato smiled: "Don't look at me. This was all Euphemia's idea."
"Yes, I asked Master to do this."
Euphemia showed a smile: "Since I'm creating a peaceful world, naturally I want to attract like-minded people."
"Maybe, some people will agree with my view."
CC: "..."
Lihua: "..."
'This princess was surprisingly naive.'
"Whatever. It doesn't matter anyway."
Ayato shook his head: "It wasn't a difficult task to begin with. As long as the goal is achieved, that's fine."
Rumble!
Just then, a terrifying roar approached from afar.
A majestic mech descended from the sky.
Cornelia's voice came from within: "I knew it. Euphemia couldn't have said those words. You forced her to, didn't you?"
"I advise you to surrender immediately. This place is surrounded."
The moment her voice fell, countless mechs appeared in the sky above the residence.
They maintained battle formation, surrounding the residence tightly.
"Sister, you misunderstand. These are my thoughts, nothing to do with Master."
Euphemia quickly stood up to explain.
"..."
Hearing Euphemia's words, Cornelia was completely confused.
'Ma... master?'
'What kind of address was that?'
'When had Euphemia become like this?'
'Had she been brainwashed by this man?'
For a moment, Cornelia's gaze became extremely dangerous.
But she dared not act rashly.
The distance between her sister and these people was too close.
"It seems you have a lot to say to me."
Just then, Ayato stood up from his seat and walked over calmly.
"What, you think that with Euphemia as your hostage, I can't do anything to you?"
Cornelia looked at Ayato, her gaze becoming extremely cold: "Surrender now, and I, as a Britannian princess, guarantee your life."
"Why would the strong surrender to the weak?"
Ayato looked at her, his eyes playful.
"You are the strong ones?"
Cornelia was stunned, then laughed in extreme anger: "Just a few people, not even a single mech, yet you dare..."
Swoosh!
A streak of light flashed, landing on the mech.
Crack! Crack!
The mech instantly shattered into countless pieces.
Cornelia fell to the ground, looking quite disheveled.
But her gaze was completely blank.
'The mech shattered?'
'Had this man done it?'
'How had he done it? What had just happened?'
Countless questions arose in her mind.
Whoosh!
Ayato's figure flashed, appearing out of thin air before Cornelia, and smiled:
"Now, who do you think is strong and who is weak?"
"You should be glad you are Euphemia's sister. Otherwise, you would be dead already."
Seeing this, the mech pilots around finally reacted.
"What are you doing?"
"Get away from the Governor."
With roars one after another, the surrounding mechs charged.
Seeing this,
CC's figure stood up, slowly extending both hands.
Hum!
A magic circle appeared and grew larger and larger.
The next moment,
A huge tornado surged out, completely enveloping all the mechs.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Countless mechs lost control instantly, crashing into each other.
Smoke billowed.
A large number of mechs fell to the ground.
"CC, don't be so rough."
Ayato smiled and said:
"After all, these will all be our property."
In his heart, Cornelia was someone he could recruit.
"Oh my, I don't have that kind of magical control right now."
CC looked somewhat innocent: "Ayato-sama, don't make things difficult for me."