Maeshiro Yotsuba's Terrible Idea (5K)

Is it true that he was assassinated by Suzaku Kururugi?

The news must be nonsense...

She really wanted to ask that, but then she heard the comments from the report.

"His Highness Clovis has passed away. He died a glorious death in the battle against Eleven, for peace and justice!"

On the television screen, Jeremiah Gottwald, the current leader of the Pureblood Faction and a subordinate of Clovis, serving as the Border Earl, was leading the Pureblood Faction knights in a loud speech.

In addition to announcing the death of Clovis, the third prince of the Empire and governor of Area 11, the movement also promoted the idea of Pureblood Faction.

"We must suppress our grief and carry on his will!"

At this moment, both the members of the resistance and Lelouch fell silent upon hearing the report.

Lelouch's eyes widened slightly.

Why?

His friend Suzaku Kururugi was framed for the murder of Clovis!

Only Mahiro watched the figure being escorted on the screen with a cold eye; he even felt a little like laughing.

Suzaku Kururugi.

This was the worst, most awful man he had ever met; in his mind, he was as disgusting as a minister sitting at the same table.

He killed his father with his own hands when he was a child, then defected to Britannia and became a Britannia soldier or something.

Do you think you're Lü Bu?

The key point is that Lü Bu didn't kill his biological father, only his adoptive father, and at least until his death, he remained a Han official.

In some ways, Suzaku Kururugi is stronger.

It also insulted the name of the Suzaku Kururugi, a sacred beast.

It would be more accurate to call them sparrows.

Just as everyone was still reeling from the news reports, Suzaku Kururugi had already been taken to the interrogation room.

Do you know what this gun is?

Jeremiah Gottwald threw a pistol on the table and questioned Suzaku Kururugi, who was sitting opposite him.

Without waiting for Suzaku Kururugi's reply, he continued:

"Suzaku Kururugi, this is the weapon used to kill Prince Clovis. The bullet marks have been confirmed, and we have already investigated. You seem to be the son of Genbu Kururugi, the last prime minister of Japan! In that case, the motive is quite plausible!"

"Something must be wrong! I've never seen this gun before!"

Upon hearing Jeremiah Gottwald reveal his identity and even mention his father, Suzaku Kururugi, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

However, in response to Suzaku Kururugi's explanation, Jeremiah Gottwald's reaction was to have his subordinate kick his chair hard.

With her hands being helped, Suzaku Kururugi was unable to move and fell directly onto the cold, hard floor, letting out a painful groan.

Normally, this level of beating wouldn't be a problem for Suzaku Kururugi, but during his capture, he was brutally beaten by the soldiers, leaving him covered in wounds. His abdominal gunshot wound hadn't healed yet, so falling to the ground caused him excruciating pain.

"Your fingerprints have been found on the gun. You are still a suspect in the murder of the Royal Guard and Knight Viletta Nu. Just admit it, and at least now you can be punished as an honorary Britannia, not as Eleven."

Jeremiah Gottwald spoke slowly and methodically, placing all the blame on Suzaku Kururugi alone.

I didn't do it!

Before Suzaku Kururugi could finish speaking, a soldier next to him kicked him hard in the face, silencing his protest.

He then completely lost consciousness.

"Hmph, what a stubborn brat."

Jeremiah Gottwald snorted coldly, looking at the unconscious Suzaku Kururugi with eyes full of contempt and disgust.

Chapter 249 Yotsuba Mahiro Idea (5K)

As Suzaku Kururugi was interrogated and beaten, night quickly fell.

Because of what was reported in the news, school let out early.

Milly and Shirley also returned to their own home, a rare occurrence for them.

As for Kallen, one of the participants in the Shinjuku incident, she left the school with mixed feelings.

She had never understood why Britannia, with so many remaining troops, had let them go, but now she understood.

The then-governor Clovis was presumably under threat.

He was then killed by a man named Suzaku Kururugi...

In other words, the person who supported their counterattack was Suzaku Kururugi?

For a moment, Kallen's thoughts were in turmoil.

But soon, she received a phone call.

"You seem to be alright, Q1."

Why!

The familiar voice coming from the phone made Kallen freeze in place. She turned around in disbelief to look at the empty Ashford Academy behind her.

Isn't it Suzaku Kururugi?

Suzaku Kururugi is currently imprisoned and has no way of making a phone call to himself.

Who exactly is it?!

"The day after tomorrow at 4 PM! Observation room at the Old Tokyo Tower, come alone!"

"Who exactly are you? Who was it that ordered Clovis to stop in Shinjuku...?"

Beep!

Kallen pressed for details, but all she heard on the other end of the line was the sound of the phone being hung up.

"Hey, answer me! Don't hang up! Hey..."

Kallen called out anxiously, but there was no response other than a blank dial tone.

"Teacher, the news during the day was about Suzaku Kururugi, right...?"

"Hmm, I remember that's his name. He was supposedly the eldest son of Genbu Kururugi, the last prime minister of Japan. What a pity, Clovis..."

Mahiro, while carrying Nunnally and placing her on the bed, pretended to sigh with emotion.

Nunnally, however, remained silent throughout.

Or rather, she simply didn't know how to start the conversation.

Seven years ago, Suzaku Kururugi lived with her and Lelouch. Although life was difficult then, it was not as good as their time at the Aries Palace, but it was still quite happy.

Later, as the war in Britannia spread to Japan, the siblings lost all contact with Suzaku Kururugi.

Unexpectedly, seven years later, Suzaku Kururugi appeared in news reports, and was even accused of murdering her brother Clovis.

For a moment, Nunnally was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

She didn't even know what kind of expression to make.

Although she didn't believe Suzaku Kururugi would do such a thing.

But...

"Sleep peacefully, don't worry. No matter what happens, I'm here for you, and so is your Lelouch."

"I understand. Goodnight, Mr. Mahiro."

Goodnight, Nunnally, sweet dreams.

After giving Nunnally a goodnight kiss on the forehead, tucking her in, turning off the light, Mahiro left the room.

In the corridor, he encountered Lelouch.

"Has Nunnally... fallen asleep?"

"I'm already asleep. What about you? Have you finished your call?"

"Um..."

Lelouch nodded slightly, though his expression was somewhat complicated.

I'm a little conflicted, a little hesitant, but mostly annoyed.

He was furious that his close friend Suzaku Kururugi was framed for murder and that the evidence that originally belonged to him to launch his revenge against Britannia was stolen.

"So, what are you planning to do next?" Mahiro asked.

"I've arranged to meet Q1 at Tokyo Tower the day after tomorrow..."

"But that's not where you actually meet, is it?"

"You really can't hide anything from you, teacher," Lelouch said with a wry smile. "I'm planning to meet those terrorists on the circular Shinkansen that runs through the concession."

Standing on the Shinkansen is like being on the dividing line between yin and yang, where you can clearly see the old Japan and the new-era concessions as a contrast.

This place couldn't be more fitting as the starting point of the rebellion!

In addition, Lelouch needs to have a set of clothes made, clothes that can help him disguise himself and also serve as a symbol of rebellion!

"Then it seems you don't need my help."

"No, I need your help, Mr. Mahiro!"

Just as he was about to leave, Lelouch grabbed him, and Lelouch suddenly felt dizzy and was thrown to the ground.

"Lelouch, you really don't learn your lesson. How many times have I told you to talk and not to lay a hand on me?"

"I... cough cough... I know I was wrong, teacher..."

"Hmm, you're showing good remorse. Tell me, what do you want me to help you with?"

Mahiro brushed the dust off his hands, and Lelouch slowly sat up from the ground, saying:

"... I want to rescue Suzaku Kururugi, I hope you can help me, teacher."

"That murderer Suzaku Kururugi on TV?"

"Yes, teacher, you should know that Suzaku Kururugi was framed. I am the murderer who killed Clovis, so..."

"So you want me to help you storm the execution ground and rescue him? I don't quite understand. Wouldn't it be better to have someone take the blame for you?"

Mahiro asked the question knowingly, but was met with a sharp rebuttal from Lelouch:

"I don't need it! Killing Clovis is a symbol of my rebellion against Britannia, against that man! I won't allow anyone to take it away! Besides..."

At this point, Lelouch hesitated for a moment, but still told the truth.

"Besides, Suzaku Kururugi is a good friend that Nunnally and I made when we came to Japan. He took good care of us back then, so I don't want him to die like this."

Upon hearing this, Mahiro gazed at Lelouch for a long time, noticing that the other's face was filled with seriousness and earnestness.

He finally couldn't help but sigh:

"You're really being willful, Lelouch, just like a child... But alright, I promise you, as long as you don't regret it later."

"?"

What's the meaning?

Before Lelouch could ask anything, Mahiro had already turned and left.

And it quickly disappeared from Lelouch's sight, blending into the silent night.

Time flies.

The day they were supposed to meet arrived quickly.

Lelouch left home early in the morning with his custom-made clothes.

Immediately afterwards, Mahiro also left the academy.

However, he did not follow Lelouch to meet the resistance army called "Red Moon," but went straight to Shinjuku.