Machine Lion Roar

Below the stairs, Doctor Zisali watched the figure who had stepped up the stairs to the sky.

This is the ladder called "The Ladder of Seven Words".

For this "Ladder of Seven Words", there is such a legend within the organization.

No matter who it is, as long as he successfully steps on the ladder of seven words, he will gain unimaginable power.

However, this is just nonsense.

In fact, the organization is just using this ladder that seems to have a beautiful legend, but in fact it has a ladder guarded by a terrible killing machine to punish the criminals who made mistakes within the organization and even betrayed the organization.

Today, the "new man" Lelouch Lampeluki, who failed his first mission and stood idly by, has become one of the many punished.

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The doctor Zisali discovered that Lelouch Lampeluki, who had killed himself with his own hands, had an inexplicable enthusiasm for the ladder with a terrifying legend in the organization.

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From the beginning, his goal was to come to this ladder.

Doctor Zisali also noticed some clues from the conversation with Lelouch just now, but is this related to him?

The answer is very clear.

No matter what Lelouch's plan is, this is just an episode in a long research career for Doctor Zisali.

Before, the reason why he said to discourage Lelouch was because of the acquaintance of "former emperor Lelouch" and he only spoke to discourage him.

Now, he has done what he should do, and all that is left is to silently watch the whole thing happen.

"Crack!"

The sharp wind raged, and a cold light erupted from the sky above the Seven-Words Ladder, and slammed down the stairs with the momentum of Mount Tai.

"Lelouch!! Be careful!"

Can't help but speak to remind Lelouch who is on the third step.However, it was too late.

"boom!"

The huge sword with a width of nearly one meter slashed on the third step without hindrance.

In the blink of an eye, Lelouch, who was struggling to reach the top, was overwhelmed.

"Lelouch!!"

Panicked, he subconsciously stepped forward, trying to look forward, but unexpectedly was blocked by an invisible wall.

At this time, behind the wide blade, Lelouch's figure reappeared quietly and stepped up a new level.

At the same time, I could vaguely hear Lelouch's self-talk.

"If we can't break the shell, our chicks will die..."

step,

Another step,

With every step Lelouch took, he would be greeted with the great swords of the knight busts on both sides of the ladder, but this was enough to smash one or even several adults, but Lelouch could not be injured. .

After every hack, Lelouch always stepped up to a new level intact, moving on to the top eloquently.

"Ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen..."

The doctor Zisali, who was watching from the wall, finally showed a hint of surprise when he saw Lelouch stepping on the fourteenth step.

Among the many sinners who have been punished by the organization, the one who can hold on under the sword of these knight busts is only the thirteenth step.Under these thirteen steps, countless tragic deaths were buried.

"The savior... really exists?"

Suddenly, Doctor Zisali remembered the plan insisted by the emperor who had died.

weight,

Incomparably heavy.

With each step of lifting, it was as if a big mountain would descend from the void, pressing on Lelouch's shoulders.Moreover, the sharp wind that hits constantly above his head continuously eroded Lelouch's will.

As long as Lelouch relaxes slightly, then the great sword of the knight bust will smash it into pieces.

"This is what you call the curse! Right! Lelouch Vi Britannia!!"

Lelouch raised his head and looked firmly at somewhere above.

――――――

"Meet again. Inspector Lei Mingkai, well, and our lovely little cat."

Unexpectedly, the person who responded to the call for support signal sent by Lei Mingkai turned out to be the across wind chime.

Naturally, Hudson and others came to meet Lei Mingkai.

"I'm not a little cat! You bad old man!"

Although he was an acquaintance, when the taboo was touched, the White Cat Zero Style unceremoniously changed back to the form of a snow-white lion, roaring at Hudson.

"Hahaha! It's still full of vitality, as expected! Type 0 Sir. I was rude."

Hudson laughed, and easily blocked the zero threat.

"Captain Hudson. I remember your mission shouldn't be in this universe."

Although the Hudson and Wind Chime can appear here, Lei Mingkai feels very relieved, but there are also some doubts.

Unexpectedly, Hudson sighed.

"We are pursuing a prisoner. It's a pity that we let him escape. This is another matter. Now, it is better to introduce the inspector's new friend. I believe that in the near future, we should also become comrades in arms. !"

As Hudson was talking, he moved his eyes to look at Qi Ligu and Titania who were guarding both sides of the coffin, and the Banilla family who were surrounding Qi Ligu and saying this.

After the arrival of the Across Windchime, the departure of Qiligu and Titania has become a foregone conclusion.

No matter how much Banila and Cocona persuaded, the result was just the same and could not be changed.It's just that after Papa Goth glanced at Lei Mingkai in silence, he stretched out his hand and patted Lei Mingkai's back.

"From the very beginning, I thought you were not easy. But that's fine. I believe you have the ability to free Qi Ligu from that damn fate."

"Well, I will do it. I promise you this in the name of the Queen's Guardian Knight!"

Rarely, Lei Mingkai made a promise in the name of the Guardian Knight for the first time.

"Does the queen guard the knight?"

Father Goth thoughtfully raised his head and glanced at the across Wind Chime that hovered over the city of Gelphy, then silently nodded.

Since this huge warship appeared out of the sky without warning, the hustle and bustle around Gelfi City ceased.

This kind of change made Old Goth feel relieved while speculating.

A force that can achieve this level, I believe it can also free Qi Ligu from that endless fate!

"Captain. It's time to return."

After the image of Feng Ling'er appeared from the holographic projection, it was time to set sail across.

"Qiligu, goodbye! Take care of your body!"

With the farewell of Banila's family, the transport ship carrying Lei Mingkai, Qi Ligu, Titania and the coffin slowly lifted off and returned to the Across Wind Chime.

Later, under the leadership of Hudson, Lei Mingkai, Qi Ligu and Titania came to the bridge.

"Your Excellency Qiligu, please rest assured! We will take good care of the coffin and Ms. Fiana's body."

After straightening his hat, Hudson looked at Lei Mingkai after making a promise to Qi Ligu.

"Captain. Don't care about me. On this battleship, you are the commander." Lei Mingkai shook his head, saying that he would not point fingers at this battleship.

"Hahahaha! Thank you! Your Excellency Inspector. Then, across the wind chime, set sail! After leaving the atmosphere, start the hyperspace transition program. Goal! Star City!"

"Order confirmation! Across Wind Chime, set sail!"

A few hours later, the across Wind Chime successfully entered the super-space route.

Feeling the peculiar pressure that has gradually become familiar, when traveling through the time route, Lei Mingkai turned his head and looked at Qi Ligu and Titania sitting next to him.

"Qirigu, Titania, do you feel any discomfort there? It is said that some people will feel uncomfortable when they first enter the Macross."

Qi Ligu shook his head slightly, but turned to look at the silent Titania.

At this time, although Titania did not see any abnormalities on the surface, in fact, in her body, those artificial organs that had already stepped into death due to the rapid deterioration of artificial blood increased.

"Warning! This lady's body is about to die! It must be treated immediately!"

Suddenly, Feng Linger, who was concentrating on controlling the wind chime for a hyperspace transition, suddenly turned her head to look at Titania, and issued a warning.

"Huh? Start treatment right away! Feng Ling'er, have you prepared a treatment plan?"

"Yes! Now you can start treatment!"

"let's start!"

Although Titania's near death could be regarded as an emergency, it was in Lei Mingkai's expectation.

Before boarding the Across Wind Chime, Lei Mingkai had been worried that Titania would suddenly die due to the deterioration of artificial blood.But now, this worry is no longer a worry.

Qi Ligu stood up from his seat silently watching a bunch of medical robots under Feng Linger's command, orderly transfer Titania and transport them to the medical room.

"The cold-faced man over there, don't worry. This lady is only in a death crisis because of the use of inferior artificial blood. As long as the artificial blood is replaced in time, and the latest organs are replaced, you can get out of the crisis."

While sending Titania off the bridge, Feng Ling'er looked up and down Qi Ligu, the cold-faced man who hadn't spoken from beginning to end.

"Thank you!"

Rarely, Qi Ligu opened his mouth and thanked everyone.Then, he turned and left the bridge, following the medical robot all the way.

"Tsk tusk. It seems that your inspector has hired a man who is not good at speech this time!"

"It's true. But he is trustworthy."

Lei Mingkai's words made Hudson nodded in sympathy.

After so many years of birth and death on the battlefield, Hudson can naturally see who is a trustworthy comrade in arms.

"But having said that, congratulations to the inspector on his first mission for a complete success."

Congratulations to Hudson, Lei Mingkai shook his head slightly.

"Not a success. Although the thing has been found, some doubts have not been solved yet."

"Oh? Is there anything else?"

"Yes. The appearance of the fragments is very strange. Especially at the end, a certain reaction that appeared suddenly made me even more concerned. These, I am afraid that I will return to the City of Stars to get the answer."

Seeing Lei Mingkai's puzzled gaze, Hudson nodded in sympathy.

Although he has been the captain of the Across Windchime and has been galloping in this universe for a long, long time, there are still many unknowable secrets hidden in the stars.

After that, there was nothing to say.

On the way back to the city of shining stars, Lei Mingkai never saw Qi Ligu appear in a place other than the treatment room and the storage room where the coffin was placed.

Even the daily diet is delivered by the robot.

This cold-faced man, I'm afraid he can't let go of the two women who have affected him.

Fortunately, Qi Ligu's wait was not in vain.

Half an hour before the end of this hyperspace transition, Titania's treatment finally came to an end.

Although Titania has awakened and can move down the ground, there is still more important surgery that can only be performed after she arrives in the City of Stars.

"Thank you."

After moving his hands and feet, Titania felt the originally dull but now extremely light body, and sincerely thanked Lei Mingkai and Feng Ling'er.

"Hehe! Don't thank me. This is the help between the partners." Feng Ling'er smiled, and did not take the matter of taking Titania from the death god as the same thing.

"Really? Partner." Titania pondered for a moment, and thanked again sincerely.

"Thank you! Lei Mingkai."

"No. It's a matter of your own decision. If you don't believe what I said, I'm afraid you are not standing here now."

Lei Mingkai waved his hand, just like Feng Ling'er, he didn't treat it the same.

Titania nodded slightly and looked at the man, Qi Ligu, who had been standing beside him in silence from beginning to end.

"Qiligu. I'm afraid my matter has been settled. So, what about Fiana?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Ligu raised his head slightly to look at Lei Mingkai.

"Um. Fiana? Her words need to go back to the City of Stars to be resolved."

Lei Mingkai sighed secretly.

Why do you still want him to tell what you know?Is it possible that Qi Ligu also hesitated?

"That's it." Titania moved her gaze and looked at Feng Ling'er.She remembered that when she fell into death, it was this little girl who found out what was wrong with her for the first time.

"My name is Feng Ling'er. Hello! Titania. How can I help you?"

As soon as she saw Titania's gaze, Feng Linger introduced herself immediately.

"Feng Ling'er, hello! Can you take me to see Fiana?"

"Ok!"

In this way, Titania's seemingly incomparable problem was easily solved by Feng Ling'er.Next, as long as you reach the city of shining stars, Titania’s physical problems will probably disappear and will no longer be a problem for Titania’s survival.

The rest is the question of how to arrange Qiligu and Titania.

In fact, Lei Mingkai already had a preliminary plan for the arrangement between Ziligu and Titania.

For example, Qiligu can become the instructor of the Queen's Guardian Knights, and Titania can serve as the deputy instructor to assist Qiligu in training.

Although this arrangement is a bit abrupt to Qiligu and Titania, I believe these two will not have much opinion.

After all, in this Lelouch world, no one knows the existence of the two figures, Qiligu Chubei and Titania.

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