The Demon God Was Born, But Got Beaten Up (5K) (Continued)

"Um."

Mahiro, but then changed the subject, "But Nunnally, do you think Lelouch, with his awkward personality, would date a girl?"

"Hmm, if you put it that way, teacher, that's true."

After tilting her head and thinking carefully for a while, Nunnally laughed out loud.

However, Nunnally then raised a very pointed question.

"So Mahiro, are you and Alpha- neechan...?"

She tilted her little head back.

Although she was blind and her eyes were closed, it seemed as if she was gazing at him with those dark purple eyes.

For some reason, after asking that question, Nunnally clearly felt her heart racing, as if it were about to leap out of her chest.

"Kids shouldn't meddle in adult matters."

He let down her long, dried hair, placed the hairdryer on the table beside her, and then Mahiro reached out and gently pinched her cheek.

Hmm, it's quite comfortable.

Her slightly chubby face feels wonderful to pinch.

But Nunnally didn't struggle at all; instead, she let him hold her, smiling and whispering softly:

"Teacher, I'm not the little kid from the Aries Palace anymore. I understand everything... Teacher, you must really like Sister Alpha, right?"

"Little brat."

Mahiro smiled and released her cheek, saying half-jokingly, "Well, I still really like you, Nunnally."

"Really? Nunnally likes the teacher too."

Whether it's three parts truth and seven parts falsehood, or seven parts falsehood and three parts truth, no one but themselves knows.

Just then, a knock on the door interrupted their conversation.

It's Beta.

Like Alpha, she concealed her elven features, her black, tight-fitting combat suit outlining her magnificent figure.

The beauty mark at the corner of her eye should have added a touch of charm to her small face, but it was completely gone at this moment, leaving her looking tense and very serious.

"Wait a moment, Nunnally."

After pushing the wheelchair back to the table, Mahiro walked straight out of the room.

"What's going on?"

"Mahiro, we have found traces of that witch."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Mahiro raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly, "Let me guess... She's been kidnapped by Clovis LA Britannia, stuffed into a canister disguised as poison gas, and is being transported back home, right?"

"..."

Beta's mouth gaped slightly in surprise, and she quickly lowered her head.

"To be able to guess everything in an instant, as expected of Mahiro Shinhiro, his insight is unparalleled... Indeed, Witch CC has been captured, but the truck responsible for transportation has been hijacked by the resistance forces in Area 11."

"This was exactly what I expected, Beta. Otherwise, what would have been the point of me having you track me down time and time again?"

"So you knew all along that person would be involved in this incident?!"

"Uh-huh."

With both hands resting on the edge of the windowsill, looking down at the students strolling outside, Mahiro a soft hum.

Watching his retreating figure, Beta was filled with utter admiration, her cat-like blue eyes gleaming with supreme reverence.

They're practically like gods!

No, Mahiro is a god hidden among mortals!

"So, Mahiro, what should we do next?"

"Let's get started. Target: Shinjuku."

"I will contact Lord Alpha immediately."

After saying that, Beta immediately disappeared.

And Mahiro, gazing at the scenery outside the window, murmured to himself:

"The gears of fate have finally begun to mesh and turn; a wave of world change is about to arrive..."

Wait, why does this have a Cid -esque chuunibyou vibe to it?

Is it just my imagination?

"Urgent news alert! A truck carrying dangerous chemicals has been hijacked by terrorists and is heading towards Shinjuku. His Highness Clovis has dispatched his personal forces to suppress it. Britannia residents near Shinjuku, please be aware of potential terrorist attacks!"

"Repeat it..."

Not only were there announcements on all frequencies, but even the radio was loudly reminding the surrounding residents.

Meanwhile, the Britannia army was also conducting a siege.

"This is Alpha 3. The target is moving from area 12 into area 14 at a speed of 80 km/h."

"All units shall act according to CCD's instructions, proceeding from the fifth level to the second level, codenamed Operation 3. Block all roads and dispatch Knightmare to intercept."

The intercepted frequency carried devastating news, prompting the driver to smash the radio in frustration.

"Damn it, that idiot Tamaki went too far! We've been exposed!"

The original goal was simply to quickly intercept the truck and use it as leverage in negotiations.

But unexpectedly, his companion Tamaki caused panic, which led to the arrival of the army!

"Damn it! It's an enemy armored vehicle!"

"No, it's not just the armored vehicles! The enemy's entire Knightmare force has been mobilized!"

Squeak--

The tires left a charred black mark on the road, and the truck immediately swerved into a side road.

Only after leaving those monstrous things behind did the two people in the car breathe a slight sigh of relief.

But we cannot let our guard down yet.

Since the enemy has already laid an inescapable trap, and as the encirclement gradually shrinks, their capture is only a matter of time.

"Is what we're stealing really poison gas? Why are there so many people here?!"

"We can't worry about that now. Let's go to the Shinjuku slums and use the terrain there to shake off these guys!"

The driver immediately turned the steering wheel again, and the roaring engine of the giant truck sped off in another direction.

The other person in the car, sitting in the passenger seat, gripped the handle tightly and remained silent.

A baseball cap pulled low obscured her face, but the curves outlined by her gray overalls and a wisp of red hair peeking out spoke volumes about her identity.

It's a girl.

Her name is Kallen Stadtfeld, the eldest daughter of the House Stadtfeld, one of the eight great noble families of the empire.

But as a person of mixed Japan and Britannia descent, she also has another name— Kallen Kouzuki.

Inheriting her brother's will, she joined the resistance against Britannia, or Britannia call terrorists.

Although her face still retains some childlike features, her distinct features and the intense gaze in her eyes are impressive, making the girl appear exceptionally heroic.

However, even such a valiant young woman couldn't help but feel extremely nervous in the current situation.

"Subjects of the Empire!"

"And also the vast majority of people in Area 11 who have given us assistance!"

"Do you know, my heart is torn in two, one half grief, the other half rage! Yet, as the Governor of Area 11, I will never yield to terrorism! For this is a just war, a war to protect the happiness of all!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, terrorists recently attacked our beloved citizens. Now, let us mourn together those who sacrificed their lives for justice! I will never tolerate terrorism, and I will never allow my people to live under the shadow of terrorism!"

On a large screen in the distance, Clovis's image was projected as he gave a vivid and engaging speech.

Mahiro couldn't help but smile helplessly after Mahiro.

Clovis is practically a born orator; he's a master at stirring people's emotions.

At the very least, the people of Britannia are filled with righteous indignation and outrage.

But that's all Clovis could do.

That guy shouldn't have been born into an imperial family.

He knew nothing of imperial strategy or tactics, and possessed no wisdom whatsoever, but he had an extraordinary talent for art.

Britannia version of Cao Zhi?

That's roughly how it is...

"Mahiro, everything is ready. As per Lord Alpha's orders, all those who can be mobilized in the vicinity have been gathered here, totaling one hundred and fourteen people."

On the rooftop of a tall building, a dense crowd of people stood, all of them women.

Without exception, everyone was dressed in black combat gear.

The Shadow Garden members are mainly Beta, Delta, Zeta, and Omega!

"One hundred and fourteen people?"

"Yes, Mahiro. Most people are staying at their various bases... If needed, I'll go and contact them again..."

"No need."

Mahiro interrupted, "It's better not to say too much. Our target this time is just that witch and a Knightmare... By the way, how's the research on the Sakuradite barrier device in Ita going?"

"I'm Mahiro, Ita said it will take some more time..."

"Is that so... It doesn't matter. We can just take it down by force. Everyone, let's get ready to move in."

"Yes!"

Mahiro narrowed his eyes slightly, watching the two Knightmare fighters engaged in battle on the overpass, and the heavy truck that was blown to pieces and forced to change direction and rush into the abandoned subway station.

It's finally started.

"What... what's going on?"

Lelouch stared blankly at the green-haired girl lying 'dead' on the ground, and the pile of corpses not far away, and couldn't help but cover his left eye with his hand.

What exactly happened?

Lelouch forced himself to calm down and sort out the current situation.

Because of his meddling, he got caught up in a terrorist attack and inexplicably ran into his childhood best friend...

Then, the jar was suddenly opened.

However, the so-called highly toxic gas canister did not contain gas at all, but rather a green-haired girl.

A close friend is mysteriously murdered; terrorists detonate a truck.

Afterwards, the girl was shot in the forehead and died while trying to save herself.

But the moment he touched the girl, it was as if he saw something...

What exactly is it?

Lelouch didn't know, he only knew that he had gained a power from it, a power that allowed him to command others.