Code Geass: Salvatia Intervention War

Chapter 5 *remake*

Constitutional Authority-class Super Dreadnought, Throne Chamber

The vast, imposing Constitutional Authority-class Super Dreadnought's Throne Chamber was silent, save for the flicker of a holographic screen, displaying a live broadcast.

Jeremiah's voice echoed from the screen, filled with authority and grief. "Prince Clovis has been taken from us. He fought for peace and justice against all of the Elevens. We have no idea where he is or what has become of him now, but we know that he could survive, perhaps even be held captive by the Elevens. We must bury our sorrow and muster our will to find him at all costs!"

The broadcast suddenly shifted as a Britannian news anchor's voice cut in, the words urgent. "We interrupt this broadcast with breaking news. The man suspected of collaborating with terrorists has been captured. According to this report, the suspect is an honorary Britannian. Private Suzaku Kururugi, a former Eleven, has been arrested for secretly aiding terrorists."

Xavier Salvador, standing in the shadows, watched the news unfold on the holographic screen, a smirk playing across his face. The satisfaction of his interference in this universe's timeline was evident in his demeanor.

Frieda, who stood nearby, glanced at him. "I see you're enjoying this, Xavier."

Without a word, Xavier casually waved his hand, dismissing the screen. He turned to her, his expression thoughtful. "Looks like we've changed it. Frieda, do you think this will affect the main timeline, opening a path for a new alternate one?"

Frieda's gaze remained steady as she responded, "The angels in the Omniversal Realm have reported no open paths to create a new alternate timeline."

Xavier's eyes narrowed. "Then this has become an alternative main timeline. I've done this before in other universes, intervening where necessary."

Frieda nodded, her voice tinged with acknowledgment. "You've certainly altered the course of many worlds since you decided to intervene."

Xavier's tone shifted to one of cold conviction. "I do believe in neoconservatism — my own form of it. I intervene when I see universes that don't fit my vision, changing them and eliminating those who oppose my goals."

Before Frieda could respond, an OSI agent, a male fairy, entered the room, his posture rigid with respect. "Sovereign Excellency, we have gathered much information about Prince Clovis through harsh interrogation."

Xavier's gaze hardened. "Ordering the execution of all civilians in the ghetto to cover up his mistakes, just so he won't be disinherited? That's foolish, even for him. What else do you have?"

The OSI agent handed over further details. "We have an infiltrator in the Viceroy Palace under false names to gather information. According to the report, Suzaku Kururugi is being interrogated and beaten badly by Jeremiah and his Purish subordinates. The agent also overheard plans to abolish the honorary system in Area 11, using Suzaku as a scapegoat for 'secretly collaborating' with terrorists — allowing them to destroy the G-1 Base and cause Prince Clovis's disappearance."

Xavier, absorbing the news, mused to himself. "They may have their advantage, but they don't yet know what I'm planning for them. What about the Shinjuku resistance group?"

The OSI agent nodded. "The orb drone found their hideout. They appear to be staying hidden until they make their next move."

"Good," Xavier said, his voice calm yet full of determination.

Standing from his throne, Xavier descended the staircase, his thoughts already elsewhere. "I'm going to take care of something for my plan. It involves me and only me. Frieda, make sure our new allies are trained to pilot their special mecha frames. They'll need to be ready for their first battle."