Don't Let the Sorrow Spread Any Further

This nonchalant attitude left Lelouch somewhat bewildered, and even made him feel heavier.

"... Mahiro- sensei, you won't betray me, right?"

Lelouch sat in a chair, his hands clasped tightly to his knees.

He raised his eyes, and Mahiro closed the book in his hand, meeting his gaze.

For the first time, sorrow appeared in those proud eyes.

His eyes were even bloodshot, and his hands were constantly rubbing together. It seemed that even though several days had passed, Lelouch was still unable to calm down after attacking Suzaku Kururugi.

This Suzaku Kururugi is almost as much like Lelouch's white moonlight.

Is Suzaku Kururugi playing the female lead?

"Seeing childhood friends who are now stumbling blocks to your great cause, and whom you must eliminate, must be a very unpleasant feeling."

Mahiro glanced at him and made sarcastic remarks.

However, despite his sarcastic remarks, Lelouch showed no sign of anger, perhaps because he had already prepared himself mentally.

"Don't worry, I'll accompany you on this journey."

"I hope so."

Lelouch didn't ask about Euphemia li Britannia's knight; he merely gave him a deep look before getting up and leaving the room.

Perhaps, that matter was no longer important to him; what mattered more was getting a promise from Mahiro.

"Nunnally, I need to go out for a bit."

"Hey? Brother, are you going out again? Are you coming back for dinner?"

"They'll come back."

Lelouch left in a hurry, leaving Nunnally in a wheelchair in the corridor.

Although she still had a smile on her face, she was still a little puzzled by her brother's hasty departure. It wasn't until she heard the door close that she withdrew her gaze from the place where she couldn't see anyone.

"Are you worried? Or are you just curious about where Lelouch went?"

"No..."

Upon hearing his voice, Nunnally paused slightly, then looked at him with a smile on her lips, like a blooming sunflower.

He said playfully:

"I'm not curious, because the teacher said she would tell me everything later, right?"

This girl actually used his words to evade and retaliate.

It's quite novel.

"You're really clever, Nunnally."

Just then, another voice suddenly broke into their conversation.

"Is that Sister CC?"

"Yes, that's right, it's me."

She Mahiro past Mahiro and went straight to Nunnally, saying, "What's the point of talking to this idiot? How about I show you how to fold origami cranes?"

As if they had a tacit understanding, although there was a hint of belittling in her words, she still managed to smoothly take over the conversation from Mahiro.

"Want to fold origami cranes with CC? But I need to go back for my afternoon nap now."

"Then I'll take you back."

"Okay, thank you, CC."

The words had barely left his mouth.

CC then pushed Nunnally's wheelchair and took her back to the room.

This harmonious scene resembles an older sister with her younger sister, or a young mother with her daughter.

"Um... Sister CC, you don't need to, I can manage on my own."

"It's okay, I can do it all at once since I'm here."

"Okay, sorry, CC."

Nunnally felt a little embarrassed and apologized softly.

"It's nothing, it's very light anyway."

At this moment, Nunnally was being lifted from her wheelchair by CC, who put her arms under Nanali's knees and back in a princess carry, causing Nunnally to wrap her arms around CC's neck.

CC's movements were gentle and indulgent, just like she was spoiling her own child.

Nunnally seemed to sense CC's attitude and emotions, and her face involuntarily turned red.

"Um... Sister CC, you're so strong!"

"It's nothing. My body is a little different from others; it's kind of specially made."

When faced with Nunnally's attempt to change the subject, CC simply gave a calm reply.

Do you exercise regularly?

"I don't know either; I just suddenly realized it had become like this."

"What?"

Nunnally didn't quite understand what CC was saying.

"It's alright. Compared to this, Nunnally, your body is really light. I know you're not in good health, but you can't not eat properly."

CC gently placed Nunnally on the bed and covered her with a blanket.

"Is that alright?"

"Oh, yes, I'm so sorry."

Nunnally blushed and whispered, "... I'm sorry, but Miss CC is Mahiro's guest."

"I told you not to mind it, it was just something that happened in the meantime."

Even so, Nunnally still felt embarrassed, especially since she was troubling those around her because of her health condition.

Just as she was about to say something, she felt CC's hand gently stroking the top of her head.

It's very warm.

"Um... Miss CC, you're so gentle."

Nunnally lay on the pillow, turning her little head slightly, and murmured softly.

"Is she gentle?"

CC smiled; this word was indeed unfamiliar to her.

"Yes, Miss CC is so kind... If, if Miss CC were Mahiro's girlfriend, I... I think he would be very happy."

Nunnally's voice gradually faded, though her tone remained gentle, it carried an indescribable undertone.

It's like a sister who's obsessed with her brother giving away her love to her sister-in-law, a love that's about to be divided.

However, being kind-hearted, she felt that someone as gentle and beautiful as CC would be a very happy partner for Mahiro- chan.

If Mahiro can find happiness, then she will be very happy too.

"But what is Miss CC's real name?"

Nunnally suddenly asked.

She had always been curious about this question, and she certainly didn't believe that the symbol that looked like the letters CC was her real name.

"It's a secret, Nunnally."

The witch suddenly laughed like a mischievous child.

"Miss CC, really..."

Nunnally muttered, "... Is a name really that important? Like, is there a family rule that if you know someone's name, you have to marry them?"

CC couldn't help but laugh at the girl's somewhat childlike remark. "... Your imagination is truly amusing. If that's the case, then I guess I can only marry Mahiro."

The witch massaged Nunnally's body with a smile.

In this world, perhaps only that man knows her real name.

"What a cunning statement."

The two chatted and laughed, creating a warm and pleasant atmosphere.

Outside the door, watching the warm and harmonious scene between the two, a smile involuntarily appeared on Mahiro's face.

They really look like mother and daughter.

Especially when CC took care of Nunnally, it was a tenderness he had never seen before.

If it weren't for the fact that Nunnally's DNA sequence was correct, he would have seriously suspected that C. C. was Nunnally's real mother...

Oh no, it wouldn't be so bad if Marianne and C. C. had a baby named Nunnally...

Mahiro shook his head, shaking off the utterly absurd thought from his mind.

At the same time, she slowly withdrew her gaze from the room, recalling her earlier chat with Lelouch, and sighed slightly:

"Schneizel ..."

Schneizel's arrival on Shikine Island can be seen as a trap deliberately set for the Black Knights and Zero, a calculated scheme they had devised.

After all, no one expected Schneizel to arrive in a floating warship, the kind of guy who would casually sacrifice even his own people, including Euphemia.

However, that Avalon warship is indeed a valuable asset; it would be a shame not to acquire it.

Mahiro thought about it, he began to plan how to take down Avalon.

Chapter 291 Don't Let the Grief Continue to Spread (5.5K)

The warships cut through the waves under the clear sky, heading out to sea.

Far to the southwest of Tokyo Bay lies Shikine Island, an island floating in the sea. Although not a large island, it is inhabited and has small-scale facilities related to the Britannia military.

At this moment, Euphemia Li. Buntania, the deputy governor of Area 11, was on the deck of a warship bound for Shikine Island, letting the sea breeze blow in her face.

As the deputy governor, he went on behalf of Governor Cornelia to greet the Imperial Chancellor Schneizel EL Britannia, who was arriving in Area 11.

However, in addition to the adorable and beautiful knight Beatrice, the accompanying members also included Lloyd and Cecile from the Special Dispatch Division.

They were originally Schneizel's subordinates, so it was only natural for them to go and greet him.

But besides them, there was one other person who insisted on going together—

A boy with a silver-white metal prosthetic arm, Suzaku Kururugi.

The surgery was successful.

Suzaku Kururugi survived the surgery and was given a new lease on life.

However, patients usually need to rest in bed at this time, but Suzaku Kururugi couldn't wait to find Lloyd after the surgery.

The reason is simple: Lloyd wanted to replace him and find other parts.

However, Suzaku Kururugi felt he could do it and didn't want to give up Lancelot, so he approached Lloyd and pleaded with him to continue piloting Lancelot.

Lloyd gave Suzaku Kururugi a chance. Suzaku Kururugi used his almost superhuman physique to complete the simulation test and was successfully retained to continue working as a pilot.

Therefore, they also became fellow travelers on this trip.

But when he saw the pale gold-haired girl standing next to Princess Euphemia, he felt a strange sense of familiarity, and at the same time, a strange pang of heartache.

I have this feeling that I've seen that girl somewhere before, like I've seen her somewhere before...

And--

He felt that position should have belonged to him.

"... What are you looking at?"

Noticing the gaze, Beatrice turned around and asked Suzaku Kururugi in confusion.

"Oh no... there's nothing there..."