"Yes," Zechs answered, a bit of pride coming into his voice. But also a hint of annoyance. He enjoyed his skill and was proud of the position he had earned. But he also wished he wasn't worshiped as he had been by some of the Alliance and OZ soldiers. Such regard helped him as his role of Treize's pawn, but he didn't enjoy it.

"When my commander asked of me to end the battle quickly, within three minutes, I informed him I could accomplish it in one. And my actions supported my words."

There was also a little of melancholy there, also, but Zechs didn't elaborate upon it. "I suppose, before then, he did not view me as an equal. Some boy, perhaps, who was filled with arrogance yet little skill. However, he said I fought like lightning, and the nickname developed from there."