Zero agrees to join the Nippon special zone, much to the surprise of the Black Knights. He makes a deal with the Britannian army that will lead to his exile. But exile is the same as running away; has Zero forsaken the Japanese and his plans?

Zero absconds with the empress, taking her out of the Vermilion City. Before he can get far, they are stopped by an unknown Knightmare. The Chinese Federation gains the advantage, taking one of the Black Knights hostage. Can the Knights afford the loss?