Lelouch is knocked back several feet, before landing, rubbing his head, where Draiss struck him. "I had to do something, it looked like you were just standing there!" he retaliates.<br/><br/>Down on the ground, while the disappearance of their leader ruined the elven morale for a while, the removal of the airship, and it's leadership had a much bigger, overall impact, and the battle seemed to be swinging in the favor of the elves. It would be a costly, bloody battle, but, ultimately, they should be able to gain their independence.