The Witch's Provocation (6.1K)

"Stop!!! Don't cause any more innocent casualties!!!"

The Vermilion Suzaku Kururugi roared with all its might.

Hypocrites.

A pure hypocrite.

This is a battlefield; who among those who have stepped into this territory is innocent?

However, just as Suzaku Kururugi turned Lancelot around to turn back, he suddenly heard a soft whisper in the cockpit.

"... Your opponent is me."

"What?!"

Suzaku Kururugi suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and quickly piloted Lancelot to extend the energy shield on his arm.

A pale green light shield instantly enveloped the entire machine.

The next second, a steel-colored sword slammed heavily into the shield.

The terrifying impact shook the surrounding air; Lancelot's legs and waist creaked and sparks flew.

Even the asphalt road beneath our feet had sunk deep.

What terrifying force!

But what's even more terrifying is --

The energy shield, which could clearly withstand bullets and explosive shocks, was now being torn apart bit by bit by that slender blade, which slowly penetrated into the shield!

"How is this possible...?!"

Suzaku Kururugi quickly maneuvered his mecha to retreat and dodge.

But the other party seemed to have realized his thoughts, and exerted force again with the long sword in his hand.

With a tearing sound, Lancelot's arm was ripped apart!

At the moment of the explosion, Suzaku Kururugi managed to detach his arm, but the intense flames still engulfed his body.

When the blast subsided, he finally saw the figure clearly.

It was a woman!

Standing in the middle of the road, she calmly raised her long sword, her beautiful pale golden hair flowing in the wind.

The exposed parts of her fair skin appeared translucent and radiant under the sunlight.

The other person's arms looked so slender.

It's hard to imagine that this woman just used those hands to sever Lancelot's arm...

"Who exactly is this person..."

Suzaku Kururugi sensed danger; the opponent had completely deviated from common sense and reason.

Instinct told him that he had to leave this place.

But it was too late.

"... Is it there?"

Beatrice stared at the chest of the white mecha in front of her. Based on her knowledge, she judged that only the chest area of the entire mecha could hide a person.

That should be the so-called cockpit.

The instant she pinpointed the location, Beatrice slammed her foot into the ground, unleashing a spear-like thrust aimed at Lancelot's heavy armor.

Suzaku Kururugi realized the opponent's purpose and immediately shot out her Slash Harken to try to stop them, but she was knocked away with two clangs.

It was too late to dodge; he could only watch helplessly as the sharp blade pierced into his chest armor.

A flash of lightning accompanied the continuous sounding of alarms.

The long blade, like a chainsaw, actually rammed into the Suzaku Kururugi's face, slicing across one side of his cheek.

A drop of bright red blood silently fell.

The 4.5-meter-tall, 6.8-ton mech was violently shoved into the building by this attack.

Boom!

Smoke and dust filled the air, and Lancelot lost signal and contact with headquarters.

"Oh no!! My Lancelot!!!"

Upon seeing Lancelot buried in the rubble, Lloyd, who was in the base vehicle, screamed as if his parents had died.

"Thump!"

Cecile, standing nearby, slammed his fist into his boss's head, expressing his dissatisfaction and concern:

"Lloyd, shouldn't we be concerned about Kururugi-kun's safety at this time?"

"Hahaha, you're right, he really is an important part..."

However, the image quickly reappeared on the monitor.

Something was thrown out of the rubble of the collapsed building.

It wasn't Lloyd's beloved Lancelot, but Suzaku Kururugi!

It was pulled out of the cockpit like trash and then casually tossed outside.

Judging from the bruises on his body, he looked like he had been brutally beaten.

"Target captured, recovery can begin."

"Understood, Lord Omega, we'll be right there to retrieve it."

Omega, standing atop the now-dormant white mech Lancelot, ended the communication.

Her long, pale golden hair, ruffled by the breeze, and the long sword sheathed, made her look so dignified and captivating.

Soon after, the other Shadow Garden numbered members arrived and rushed into the ruins.

With a clanging and banging sound, Lancelot was completely disassembled into parts, which were then taken away separately.

Just minutes later, only a few abandoned screws remained in the ruins of the building.

"... All those girls are yours? Is this what you want to do?"

Looking at the devastated battlefield, CC's face remained expressionless, but he felt that the dark figures looked somewhat familiar.

It felt just like the girl named Alpha I met in the Aries Palace back then.

"Of course, what else? Do you think there's anything else on this battlefield that's worth my attention?"

When faced with CC's question, Mahiro answered calmly, while also releasing his hands that were dribbling the ball and opening the hatch of Knightmare.

After being in a sweltering environment for a long time, it's really refreshing to breathe in some cool air again.

But I have to say, at the moment of letting go, I actually felt a little reluctant to part with it.

It's really unexpected; CC looks quite ordinary, but she's surprisingly talented.

Even through the restraint suit, a faint warmth emanated from the clothing.

Under CC's disdainful, deadpan gaze, Mahiro finally stood up and jumped out of the mech's cockpit.

"Isn't it all over? What else do you need to do?"

"Of course we're watching the last scene! Do you want to come?"

Mahiro extended an invitation to CC.

But having lived so long and witnessed all sorts of things, the witch could understand what he meant by the last scene.

The Britannia army is now in a losing position, suffering heavy casualties, and has essentially fought to a draw with the terrorists.

The main base is likely currently vulnerable in terms of defenses.

It's likely that the final scene Makoto Mahiro to was Lelouch infiltrating the headquarters to kill Clovis.

The witch, who had already foreseen everything, simply looked at him calmly and slowly spoke:

"Aren't you afraid I'll disappear again if you leave me here alone?"

"No, it won't."

Mahiro said firmly, "Since you have already made a contract with Lelouch, you will not choose to disappear again in order to fulfill your wish."

However, I'd like to remind you that you should think carefully about what you really want to achieve. Is death truly what you desire?

"..."

CC remained expressionless, but a flicker of light flashed in her eyes, and she let out a soft hum.

"Hmph, you arrogant brat."

Chapter 244 The Witch's Provocation (6.1K)

After completing their mission, the people of Shadow Garden quickly withdrew from the battlefield.

It receded as quickly as a black tide.

Although Delta and Zeta were still locked in a fierce battle, and no amount of persuasion from others could dissuade them, they immediately wilted when Alpha himself arrived.

The round-headed, venerable spiny-backed dragon instantly transformed into an adorable cat.

Even Delta snapped out of her frenzied excitement and became docile and adorable.

Alpha grabbed one of them by the arm and dragged them away from the battlefield.

Surprisingly, after Shadow Garden withdrew from the battlefield, the Britannia army, which had regrouped, did not continue its offensive to encircle and annihilate the terrorists who had lost their ability to resist.

Instead of following common sense, they issued an evacuation order.

"Notify the entire army to cease combat immediately!"

"In the name of Clovis LA Britannia, the Third Prince and Governor of Area 11, I hereby order the entire army to cease combat immediately!"

"This includes ceasing the destruction of buildings and other structures, and providing assistance to the injured, regardless of whether they are Britannia or Elevens!"

The announcement from Clovis spread throughout Shinjuku.

All the soldiers, including his staff and retainers, were puzzled by Prince Clovis's decision.

Especially the Pureblood Faction general, Bartley, who was assisting Prince Clovis in his research on Geass, was extremely panicked at this moment.

"Why is Your Highness so foolish as to issue such an order!"

Bartley was pacing anxiously outside the base vehicle.

Research on Geass is taboo for the Empire. If everyone involved isn't silenced, and if word gets back to the Emperor, they'll be in serious trouble.

Both he and Prince Clovis will be in deep trouble!

Unfortunately, no matter how anxious he was, he couldn't get into the command center inside the base vehicle at this moment.

Because Clovis has ordered that no one is allowed to enter.

However, while the Britannia army was carrying out a rescue mission, Mahiro, who had split up with CC, was sitting on the roof of a dilapidated building not far away, calmly looking down at the base vehicle below.

"The prelude to the Black Prince's quest has finally come to an end, culminating in his revenge."

"It's a pity... Although among the princes and princesses of Britannia, Clovis, you are one of the few who are not aggressive, your fate was sealed the moment you became the governor of Area 11..."

The murmured words gradually faded away with the gentle breeze.

The next second, Mahiro leaped down from the building and, using the "Ghost Gate Dunjia" he had glimpsed before, completely ignored the guards and swaggered into the base vehicle.

Is that all?

"Yes, very well done."

"So what's next? Do you want me to sing, or do we play a game of chess?"

In the command center on the upper level of the mobile armory, Lelouch, disguised as an ordinary soldier, watched Clovis, who was sitting on the throne and still making dry jokes, and remarked with some emotion:

"I really miss those days."