Lelouch, acting as Zero, surprises the Black Knights and the Britannian Empire by agreeing to join the Specially Administrated Zone of Japan (SAZ) established by Governor-General Nunnally.
Zero negotiates a secret deal with the Britannian leadership: he will deliver one million Elevens to the SAZ in exchange for his own legal pardon and exile from Area 11. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Episode 8
The million "Zeros" board a massive iceberg ship provided by the Chinese Federation, successfully escaping Britannia's jurisdiction. Key Themes Lelouch, acting as Zero, surprises the Black Knights