Red, but Daring in Style (5.5K)

It is extremely powerful.

A single shot is enough to annihilate a city.

It's countless times more terrifying than a nuclear bomb.

"Hey, Mahiro? Mahiro!"

Just as he was pondering and recalling these things, someone suddenly patted his shoulder a few times, which brought him back to his senses.

"Hmm? Milly, is there something you need?"

The person who patted him on the shoulder was none other than the Student Council president, Milly Ashford, who was standing with one hand on her hip and a mischievous smile playing on her lips.

"It's nothing, I was just a little curious seeing you spacing out Mahiro- sensei... Could it be that you've taken a liking to our Nina, Mahiro?"

Milly followed his gaze and saw Nina sitting in front of the computer typing on the keyboard.

However, her words not only caused gasps from others, but even Nina was startled. She immediately stood up from her seat, crossed her arms over her chest, and took a few steps back with a flushed face. She even bumped her waist against the corner of the table and almost fell.

"Milly, as your teacher, I want to tell you that your remarks are not in accordance with ladylike behavior."

As Student Council advisor, I want to advise you, as the president of the Student Council, not to make such jokes. Although you may think it's just a joke, it can cause great harm to the person involved.

Mahiro calmly admonished Milly.

Milly stuck out her tongue and apologized to Nina.

Because Nina and she grew up together, Milly often overlooked Nina's feelings, especially when saying things that Nina found offensive.

Milly is clearly a smart and insightful girl, but no one noticed her here.

"As for what I was thinking about just now... I was wondering who that red-haired girl who was in our class today was."

"Red hair..."

After a moment's thought, Milly immediately realized:

"Teacher, you're talking about Kallen Stadtfeld, right? She's the daughter of the House Stadtfeld, one of the eight prestigious families in the Empire. But she's been sickly since birth and hasn't been to school since the opening ceremony, so it's normal that you don't recognize her."

Don't you recognize me?

How could I not recognize them?

As a half-blood of Area 11 and Britannia, as a future Crimson Lotus pilot, as a key member of the Black Knights, and as a terrorist participating in the Shinjuku operation.

It would be strange if he didn't recognize him.

It's just an excuse to keep the conversation going.

Lelouch nearby, listened intently, Mahiro.

Despite the subtle differences in expression, the sight of that fiery red hair immediately brought to mind the Q1 from Shinjuku, which controlled Glasgow.

However, when it comes to Shinjuku, there's something that really bothers me.

Clovis had clearly been killed, but Britannia had not sent any word.

Even in Shinjuku, Britannia only sent a few people in hazmat suits to conduct some kind of testing, seemingly trying to confirm the existence of poison gas.

This is probably done to prevent chaos, or to buy time for some other reason...

As for the reason for the delay, it's naturally for CC.

But right now, neither the concealment of CC's or Clovis's deaths can compare to Milly's quick thinking.

"By the way, why don't we have Kallen join our Student Council too!"

With a snap, Milly clapped her hands, and the idea came to her.

Chapter 246 Red, but with a daring design (5.5K)

After making her decision unilaterally, President Milly spent the entire morning working on planning a welcome party for Kallen Stadtfeld to join the Student Council.

But the moment the lunch break bell rang, Lelouch immediately left his seat and prepared to leave the classroom.

The speed was as fast as someone rushing to grab a seat in the cafeteria.

After a morning of observation, Lelouch was able to confirm that the sickly and absent girl— Kallen Stadtfeld —was the one who appeared in Q1 in Shinjuku!

Although she behaved very quietly at school, almost like a sheltered young lady.

But that figure, that red hair, were exactly the same as when he first saw him in the truck bed.

However, just in case, Lelouch also planned to use Geass for a final check.

However, Mahiro all of this, but he remained silent and made no attempt to stop it, simply wanting to watch the show unfold.

"Oh dear, let's go eat!"

After tidying up her lesson plans and textbooks, Mahiro took them and left the classroom, which now only had a few scattered students.

Walking down the empty corridor, he pondered what to eat for lunch.

However, as they rounded a corner, they found Shirley standing by a window, looking out with a tense expression.

Quietly approaching Shirley from behind, and following her gaze downwards, I discovered Lelouch speaking to Kallen in the bushes below.

As they talked, it seemed like the two of them started arguing.

"Ah, those were truly the days of youth!"

"Ah!"

Mahiro's exclamation startled Shirley. When the girl turned around and saw it was Mahiro, she became even more nervous, like a child caught doing something wrong.

"Mahiro Zhen, I..."

"No need to say anything, I understand."

Mahiro interrupted her, giving Shirley a meaningful look, and said:

"Shirley, you must be envious because you saw Kallen chatting so intimately with Lelouch, right?"

But as someone who's been there, I have to give you some advice.

Love, you have to actively pursue it.

If you just wait passively here, you won't get anything!

"No... it's not what you think, teacher."

Shirley blushed deeply at his teasing and quickly waved her hands and shook her head in denial.

"How dishonest of you, Shirley..."

Mahiro smiled slightly, then opened the window and shouted downstairs:

"What are you two doing in the school garden?! Don't you know that dating is forbidden at school?! Lelouch Lamperouge, you get up here right now!"

Without showing any mercy, they directly shattered their "secret rendezvous".

Although Ashford Academy is a prestigious private school, its rules are similar to those of other schools, and it is true that openly dating is not allowed among students.

But the key point is, Mahiro- sensei's ability to change her expression is just too fast!

One second he was imparting his dating experience, the next he was sternly reprimanding the two people downstairs.

Shirley was momentarily stunned...

Is Teacher Mahiro actually helping me?

When Lelouch, who was below, turned around upon hearing the reprimand and saw it was Mahiro, he didn't seem nervous but rather relieved, and quickly replied:

"Mr. Mahiro, I'm coming to find you right away!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately started running.

Kallen, who was just questioning Lelouch, hadn't even figured out how he knew what happened in Shinjuku, and now she couldn't even ask him any further questions.

But that sound...

After seeing Lelouch run away, Kallen suddenly raised her head and stared intently at Yotsuba Mahiro.

The voice sounded familiar; it was like another voice that had suddenly come through the walkie-talkie that day.

While there are some variations due to electronic interference, there's at least a 70% similarity. Is this just a coincidence?

"Um?"

Mahiro was still standing by the window, but noticed that Kallen downstairs seemed to be glaring at her with a very unfriendly look. She didn't look sickly at all; instead, she was full of doubt.

So he spoke up:

"What? Kallen Stadtfeld, aren't you going to go eat? Are you planning to come up here and have a chat with the teacher too?"

Upon hearing this, Kallen snapped out of her daze, shedding her fierce gaze and becoming gentle.

He left the garden without saying a word.

Although she may seem impulsive and a girl who likes to solve problems with violence, she is actually not stupid, though not particularly sensitive.

Lelouch Lamperouge —she had no idea how this person knew about Shinjuku.

However, the tone and voice he just spoke were very similar to those of K1 on the walkie-talkie.

And then there was the new teacher; his voice and tone were very similar to those of the teacher who came on the walkie-talkie later.

Furthermore, Lelouch also knew about the Shinjuku incident...

Is all of this really just a coincidence?

Kallen was skeptical.

However, if it were true, it would seem utterly absurd.

Lelouch Lamperouge is alright; perhaps he has some reason for wanting to fight against Britannia.

But that new teacher...

If the information obtained by the Stadtfeld family is correct, that teacher has two names.

Just as she is called Kallen Stadtfeld, she is also known as Kallen Kouzuki.

The teacher claimed to be named Yotsuba Mahiro, but his real name was Mahiro Zi Brittany.

It was bestowed by Charles, the 98th Emperor of the Britannia Empire, and its status was even higher than that of the eight great families of the empire.

He also served as the royal tutor.

Although she didn't understand why such an important figure would come to teach at a small, prestigious school in Area 11, it was still rather bizarre for someone like him to be fighting against Britannia...

Thinking about this, Kallen suddenly became preoccupied, and she didn't even have much of an appetite for lunch anymore.

Meanwhile, Mahiro, who was inside the building, didn't have to wait long before she saw Lelouch appear at the end of the corridor, panting, and walking towards her.

His complexion looked very bad, as if he were constipated.

This guy gets so tired just climbing stairs, his stamina is really questionable...

Mahiro sighed inwardly, but outwardly maintained the dignity of a teacher and gave Lelouch a stern reprimand.

"Lelouch Lamperouge, don't you know that dating is forbidden at school? Now you're knowingly breaking the rules, not studying properly. How can you face your sister and your parents?!"

"..."

His words, especially when he mentioned his parents and sister, caused Lelouch's body to tremble slightly, and his expression changed somewhat.

Shirley, standing to the side, was even more terrified.

She wanted to defend Lelouch, but couldn't find the right words to begin.

"What's wrong? Why aren't you talking? Are you just naturally averse to talking? Weren't you having a pleasant conversation with Kallen Stadtfeld in the garden just now?"

"I know I was wrong, teacher, please forgive me."

This time, Lelouch apologized very readily.

She was also giving him meaningful glances, trying to tell him that what she said was a bit too much!

However, Lelouch understood that Mahiro was covering for him and helping him out of a tight spot. If Kallen had pressed him further, he probably would have been exposed.

But the look Mahiro returned to Lelouch was—

If you're going to put on an act, you have to go all the way, especially with Shirley here. How can you not give her a stern reprimand?

But just then, his pocket suddenly vibrated.