The Name Orange

Just as he was pondering and wondering, Lelouch suddenly spoke:

"Euphemia, she knows who I am."

As he spoke, Lelouch raised his head and looked at him with a deep, unsettling gaze, as if trying to see something out of his face.

What are you looking at me for?

Seeing the other person's gaze, Mahiro slowly narrowed his eyes into slits, and a faint aura of danger gradually spread out.

"You think I told Euphemia li Britannia?"

He scoffed dismissively, "If I really said it, I shouldn't have told Euphemia li Britannia. Wouldn't it have been better to tell Cornelia? Don't forget, Cornelia is much more clingy to me than Euphemia li Britannia."

The imposing aura instantly startled Lelouch.

In an instant, his mind calmed down.

Indeed, during the time Aries Palace, Nunnally, Euphemia li Britannia, and Cornelia were all very attached to Mahiro.

But Cornelia harbored the most feelings and had the deepest affection for Mahiro.

If Mahiro n't left Britannia back then, he would probably be Cornelia's knight and husband by now.

Realizing his mistake, Lelouch immediately lowered his head and apologized, "I'm sorry, teacher, I shouldn't have doubted you."

"Never mind, never mind."

Mahiro waved his hand dismissively, his aura dissipating, and asked:

"Tell me, what do you want from me?"

"I wanted to ask if you are attending the establishment ceremony of the [Special Administrative Zone of Japan]," Lelouch asked earnestly.

He didn't directly ask Mahiro for his thoughts and opinions, but instead tentatively asked if he wanted to attend.

Based on the answers provided, Lelouch will be able to Mahiro which side Mahiro will support, and then he can formulate his next plan accordingly.

However, Mahiro aware of Lelouch's thoughts, but he never expected that this guy would even start to doubt those around him, which was quite similar to Cao's style.

But even so, Mahiro calmly shrugged and said:

"Of course I'll go. After all, this is the first time Euphemia li Britannia has done something so important. As her teacher, I should be there. I can't possibly focus all my attention on you, can I?"

Mahiro smiled faintly:

"As for you, this matter is a huge test for your Black Knights. What do you plan to do?"

Gone was the first meeting during the hotel hijacking, the recognition on the deserted island, and the time spent together at the school festival.

He was genuinely curious about what choice Lelouch would make.

When faced with his question, Lelouch did not answer immediately, but instead stared at him for a long time.

There was a hint of struggle in his pupils, but it was quickly masked by a ruthless glint.

Seeing this, even if Lelouch said nothing, Mahiro would understand that Lelouch clearly intended to kill him.

Is Lelouch really that bloodthirsty?

Mahiro wasn't quite sure; he'd thought this guy would choose to compromise and give up.

Perhaps it was because C. C.'s assistance was no longer available, or perhaps it was because Euphemia li Britannia's affections had shifted to him.

At this moment, Lelouch is like a bloodstained sword facing the existing members of the Britannia royal family, wanting to kill them all.

At the same moment, in the Governor's Mansion of Area 11, Euphemia was receiving Cornelia's wrath through a screen.

"... Euphemia li Britannia, do you even know what you're doing? You're disregarding Britannia's laws! I can't interfere with your decision to establish the [Japan Special Administrative Region] after discussing it with my brother Schneizel, but why did you pardon Zero and Shadow?!"

Thinking of Shadow's true identity and everything he had done before, Cornelia's eyes burned with rage.

"Sister, do you really want Shadow to be punished by Britannia's laws?"

At this moment, Euphemia asked softly with an all-knowing look in her eyes.

"I..."

Cornelia's voice faltered.

Is there hope?

She certainly didn't want it, and even now she still hoped that Shadow would change her mind.

But the prerequisite is to capture Shadow first, so that she has time to gradually influence him. Even if she can't be influenced, she can be imprisoned, or even made to support him!

However, judging from Euphemia li Britannia's tone, it seems she knows the true nature of the Shadow?!

Cornelia was somewhat surprised, but she couldn't worry about that right now, and continued:

"... Let's leave the Shadow aside for now, but Zero killed Clovis! The crime of killing royalty is unforgivable!"

"Yes, I know, so I have decided to renounce my right to the Britannia throne and use royal privileges to pardon Zero and Shadow!"

Euphemia said firmly.

"You..."

Pointing at her younger sister, Cornelia stared at her for a long time as if she were seeing her for the first time, before finally slumping into a chair in despair.

She knew that although her younger sister appeared gentle and weak, she was actually incredibly stubborn.

So this time, she was determined to do it.

However, in reality, for most princes and princesses, the right to inherit Britannia was meaningless, because they were simply not qualified to inherit if they could not stand out from their brothers and sisters.

However, this right of succession can be said to be the last power of a royal family member, yet Euphemia gave up her royal power for two [unfamiliar] 'terrorists'!

"No, I want to go back!"

After the call was disconnected, Cornelia felt uneasy, so she suddenly stood up and gave the order:

"Guilford, now issue the order: a full-scale attack! Clear the battlefield as quickly as possible, then immediately return to the Area 11 Concession!"

"Yes, your highness!"

A month is neither a long nor a short time, but in this month, approximately 300,000 Japan have announced their participation in this special zone.

As time went on, a small number of Black Knights even began to leave this 'terrorist organization' and want to live normal lives.

Most members of the Black Knights joined out of necessity, with only a very small minority genuinely wanting to restore Japan's independence. Now that they can live a normal life without the constant threat of violence, it's only natural that they would leave.

If this continues unchecked, the Black Knights will slowly disintegrate, and their disbandment will only be a matter of time.

After all, Euphemia's public image has always been that of a "Britannia princess who does not discriminate against Japan." Even though the story deviates from the original and Suzaku Kururugi is not elevated to the position of a knight, this image remains unchanged.

Therefore, many Japan believe that this policy is trustworthy and reliable.

Not to mention, just as support for the 'Special Zone' policy was about to reach its peak, Euphemia announced again, 'I hope Zero and Shadow will join and assist the Special Zone, and I will pardon their crimes as a guarantee of my right to the throne.'

This declaration caused an uproar throughout the world.

If it was just talk before, now that a pardon has been issued, no one will believe it's fake.

Countless eyes were now fixed on this princess, whom no one knew in the past and whom they thought was just a pretty face.

Those who know Euphemia know that this was simply out of her kindness.

Those who didn't know her admired the princess's methods; with just one policy and one sentence, she had driven the Black Knights and the Shadow Garden to their doom!

People exclaimed that she truly lived up to her reputation as a princess of Britannia; her abilities were indeed beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

At this point, everyone knew that the Black Knights and the Shadow Garden were finished. Zero, who had once declared his intention to protect the weak, had garnered countless supporters with this slogan. Britannia princess's methods were also aimed at protecting the weak.

And everyone understands that Zero has no excuse to refuse or attack this policy; to do so would be digging his own grave and turning him into an enemy of Area 11!

Soon, the day arrived for the commemorative ceremony marking the opening of the 'Special Administrative Zone of Japan'.

The venue was bustling with activity; everyone in the audience was an Eleven, whispering amongst themselves and eagerly awaiting the start of the ceremony.

Many people have even started to dream about their own bright future.

Meanwhile, at the private Ashford Academy, all was quiet as everyone intently watched the broadcast.

As the leader of the Black Knights, Lelouch had already set off early in the morning.

Meanwhile, Mahiro had already transformed into the form of Shadow and was preparing to go out.

Are you leaving?

Sitting on the bed, CC, with her hair in pigtails and dressed in gothic style, browsed the web without looking up, and slowly began to speak.

Beside her, Kaguya Sumeragi watched Mahiro with concern as he left.

Although she didn't know Mahiro's plan or what his purpose was this time, she still chose to believe in Mahiro her husband.

We will absolutely not allow Japan to fall into the hands of Britannia!

Noticing Kaguya Sumeragi's gaze, Mahiro smiled slightly and said:

"Ah, I have to go out."

After that, there were no more words spoken.

Only a silent stillness remained, along with the sound of footsteps fading into the distance.

He wasn't the only one attending the ceremony; Alpha, with blond hair and dressed in a black tuxedo, was also by Mahiro's side.

Just as they had walked a short distance from the school gate and were about to get into their car, an unexpected figure blocked their way.

Mahiro raised his head, slightly surprised, and said:

"Oh? It's you?"

Chapter 298 The Name of Orange (5.2K)

"Oh? It's you..."

Seeing the person blocking the car, Mahiro somewhat surprised, but a playful smile appeared on his lips.

"Orange."

That's right, it's Orange... oh no, it should be called Jeremiah Gottwald Goldbald.

This guy should still be dormant in the nutrient tank at this point, and won't appear until the end of R1.

But I never expected them to appear here now and even block my car.

Judging from Jeremiah Gottwald's appearance, it seems she ran away from the research institute. Although she was dressed in a neat white aristocratic outfit, her hair was still wet.

However, perhaps upon hearing the humiliating name "Orange," Jeremiah Gottwald became agitated and began pounding his fists on the hood of the car.

"... I'll go take care of this guy."

Alpha frowned slightly and was about to get out of the car to take action, but he was stopped.

"Don't rush, it seems like this guy has something to say."

Seeing Jeremiah Gottwald's mechanically modified appearance, Mahiro got out of the car.

To be honest, he was quite curious as to why Jeremiah Gottwald would appear at this time, and here at that.

Upon seeing him open the car door, Alpha quickly followed.

At this moment, Jeremiah Gottwald, who was still venting her anger, calmed down when she saw him get out of the car. But then, Mahiro's words broke her down again.

"Hey, Mr. Orange, long time no see!"

"O.. OOOOrange... Please, please don't call me that anymore, otherwise... otherwise... I won't be able to resist killing you."

Jeremiah Gottwald's pupils were filled with genuine killing intent, and he even unleashed his metal hidden blade, as if it were about to rush up and deliver a fatal blow at any moment.

Seeing this, Alpha frowned again, almost ready to make a move.

The atmosphere at the scene immediately became heavy.

However, this was quickly broken by a burst of laughter from Mahiro.

"Heh, alright, alright, since you don't want that, I'll change my address, Lord Jeremiah Gottwald Goldbald."

Mahiro shrugged, his tone helpless.

The way he acted was exactly like someone coaxing a child.