Revisiting the Eleventh Ward (5K)

"What are you up to?"

"How about... you take a guess?"

Mahiro's lips curled into a wicked grin.

Seeing this, Marianne tried to resist and even more so, she wanted to return her consciousness to the deeper layers of her body, but the next second her body became completely immobile.

The red light that appeared in Yotsuba Mahiro's eyes seemed to immobilize her within Anya Alstreim's shallow consciousness, as if casting a spell.

"Why are you running so fast? Let's have some fun, let's play something fun... Come out here!"

That's all.

The red light in Yotsuba Mahiro's eyes intensified, as if he had torn something apart, pulling a phantom out of Anya Alstreim's body.

The phantom was completely different from Anya Alstreim's appearance.

She had thick, jet-black hair that reached her waist, with a few natural curls. She wore a light brown, elegant long dress, and her face wore a demure, kind smile, with her luscious red lips slightly upturned.

That was Marianne.

However, when she realized that she had been forcibly removed from the container without feeling any weakness, Marianne's expression changed, becoming one of surprise and astonishment.

"Geass was forcibly deactivated? No... no, it wasn't deactivated. What did you do to me?!"

Marianne was no longer the composed and calm woman I remembered; instead, she resembled a furious lioness.

Her gentleness was a facade.

Her personality is characterized by a childlike love of playfulness and a cunning nature.

But even setting aside both of them, Marianne is still a fierce Valkyrie, even more so than Cornelia.

Otherwise, how could she have risen from a commoner to become [Shining] Marianne, and how could she have earned the title of knight at the age of 17?

However, in Yotsuba Mahiro's eyes, her anger was quite adorable.

She's more like a little girl throwing a tantrum.

"I didn't do anything, I just forcibly separated you from Anya Alstreim's spirit. You vicious woman, you've occupied someone else's body for so long, you should pay some price, right?"

"For example, leaving my mark on you, so that when you meet Charles in C's World, I think that would be very interesting."

His words chilled Marianne to the bone.

Labeled by others?

This was the thing she could not tolerate the most. Although she came from a commoner background and was even said by others to have used any means to get into Charles's bed, she never paid attention to it. It could even be said that her loyalty to Charles was above all else, even at the cost of her life.

But now...

"That's not a good idea."

Marianne's demeanor suddenly returned to calm, and that familiar, reserved smile once again graced her lips.

"I remember you really like my dear daughter Nunnally, don't you? If you do something so outrageous to me, Nunnally will probably never forgive you for the rest of her life."

"Furthermore, my consciousness has long been intertwined with Anya Alstreim's. If you do anything to me, Anya Alstreim's consciousness will also be damaged. You don't want to see that happen, do you?"

Her tone was full of kindness, revealing a mother's love for her child, and admonishment like that of a saint.

It seems as if everything is being done with Mahiro's benefit in mind.

"Save your breath."

Yotsuba Mahiro sneered.

"First of all, don't put on that loving mother act in front of me. It's disgusting. If you really cared about your children, you wouldn't have brought them into existence as experimental subjects, much less use them for experiments to adapt to Geass."

"Secondly, what gave you the misconception that I care about Anya Alstreim's life or death?"

"Finally, there's no point in saying more, just come here!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the red light in Mahiro's eyes became even more dazzling, as if it had turned into a laser, instantly leaving his unique mark on Marianne.

The moment the brand was etched, Marianne screamed in agony.

It felt like a red-hot iron was being pressed hard against her lower abdomen, causing excruciating pain.

A moment later, even through the clothes, a small, glowing pink bat pattern could be seen.

Chapter 308 Revisiting the Area 11 (5K)

Q: How do I tame a ferocious lion that's baring its teeth at me?

A: Cut off her claws, break off her fangs.

In fact, Yotsuba Mahiro did exactly that to Marianne, even giving her hundreds of free gacha pulls.

But it seems there's been a problem.

Because the Geass had not been dispelled, Marianne's spirit was still entangled with Anya Alstreim's, so their senses were actually connected.

"Another debt."

Yotsuba Mahiro sighed softly.

Anya Alstreim lay disheveled on the floor, an unnatural blush still lingering on her delicate, expressionless face, even her breathing sounded ambiguous.

After thinking for a long time, he bent down, picked up the girl, placed her on the bed, carefully covered her with the blanket, and then looked away and left the room.

Marianne was not separated out, but was modified and put back into Anya Alstreim's body.

While other types of Geass can be dispelled, Marianne's Geass is unique; forcibly dispelling Marianne.

But Marianne was still useful to him, so he kept her.

But as soon as he stepped out of the room into the corridor, he saw a figure disappear at the end of the corridor.

The jet-black fishtail skirt and the striking emerald green hair were so eye-catching.

Looking at the empty end of the corridor, a thoughtful expression appeared on Mahiro's face.

Time flies.

Under the management of Shadow Garden, both Penglai Island and the EU are operating smoothly.

Kaguya Sumeragi appears to have led the two of them to the Chinese Federation as a diplomat.

Today is the day they prepare to depart for Area 11.

However, there was one more person than originally planned to accompany them.

The sea breeze blowing in my face carried a hint of cherry blossom color; it belonged to a girl with a sweet and gentle smile, warming everyone like the sun.

But this sweetness and gentleness made Mahiro pinch the bridge of his nose.

"Euphemia li Britannia, are you sure you want to come along?"

That's right, the girl is Euphemia li Britannia, and she hasn't changed at all compared to a year ago. If you had to say something, the only difference is that she's wearing sunglasses now, just like when she attended the school festival.

At that moment, upon his inquiry, Euphemia li Britannia nodded slightly and replied:

"Yes, I want to go... I know what you're going to say, teacher, but it's something I'll have to face sooner or later."

Euphemia li Britannia remained smiling.

However, that smile wasn't forced; it was more like a sense of relief, a feeling of letting go.

Over the course of that year, Euphemia li Britannia figured out many things.

She was also well aware of the trouble that the establishment of the so-called "Special Administrative Zone of Japan," which she had meticulously planned, would bring. If it were implemented, she would be a sinner for all time.

Although it was a bloodless path, the outcome was far more horrific than a massacre.

Her name will inevitably be recorded in the pages of history, a name etched in infamy.

Meeting Euphemia li Britannia's slightly complicated gaze, Mahiro still chose to agree.

"All right."

Today, the sky over Area 11 is cloudless and clear.

A year may not be enough to heal grief, but it can certainly heal the surface wounds left by that great war.

The collapsed concession has been rebuilt and restored to its former prosperity, showing no trace of the war.

Only the enormous crater above the private Ashford Academy that day stood out as a magnificent spectacle.

Ashford Academy was thus moved to the other side of the Tokyo Settlement.

However, Ashford Academy today seemed to be celebrating its centennial, with its main gate wide open, as if welcoming the arrival of some important figure.

To be precise, he is indeed a very important person, reportedly the leader of the EU Federation's organization— Shadow Garden.

It is said that it took only three months to sweep across most of Europe and take over all of the EU territory.

It caused a huge shock to the world and stirred up a tremendous wave.

As a result, both Britannia and the Chinese Federation were on high alert at the time, but after sweeping through the EU, Shadow Garden stopped and even took the initiative to befriend the Chinese Federation in the name of the EU.

Therefore, people around the world have developed a great interest in the Shadow Garden organization, which was once a terrorist organization but now occupies a place in the EU.

Despite the bright sunshine, a group of reporters had gathered outside Ashford's gates.

Soon, everyone saw several Knightmare vehicles slowly driving in from the end of the road to clear the way, followed by several luxury black sedans.

"They're here! They're here!"

"Look, look! Isn't that Miss Alpha from the Shadow Garden? She's so beautiful!"

"Hey, isn't that Miss Niu? She's quite pretty too!"

Upon seeing the people getting off the car, everyone was whispering among themselves, and those who wanted to take pictures were all taking pictures.

It must be said that everyone in the Shadow Garden is incredibly good-looking. After all, they are originally orcs and elves, and even the humans are nobles who have inherited heroic bloodlines. So, their appearance and physique are naturally outstanding.

Not to mention today's Alpha and Newcastle, who are still dressed as secretaries.

The thin white shirts underneath accentuated their full breasts, while the black blazers added a touch of coldness and maturity. Below, they wore crisp black trousers and a pair of jade-like feet encased in black stockings.

However, they weren't the only ones who attracted attention.

Two people got out of the car behind them: a woman with short pink hair, a cool expression, and an icy demeanor.

The other is a cute girl with long, wavy, light brown hair that sways in the breeze. She has a slightly slender figure, but also a subtle mature and dignified air that evokes a protective instinct in people.

But what's most captivating are those bright, expressive eyes, blinking as if they could speak.

Most people present recognized the girl, and some were even speechless with astonishment.

Because that was Nunnally, who had disappeared a year ago during the 'Black Rebellion' and was once thought to be dead!

The person following Nunnally was unknown to everyone, which was normal, because it was Euphemia disguised by Mahiro using the "Parade of Disguise".

However, after they got out of the car, they didn't move an inch. Instead, Alpha turned around and respectfully opened the back door.

The people coming down from above startled everyone.

"That's... Mr. Mahiro?!"

"Really?"

"It really is Mr. Mahiro..."

Every student present was deeply moved.

Although it had long been revealed that Yotsuba Mahiro was the leader of the Shadow Garden, only a small number of people at the top knew about it.

This was his first public appearance, and he wasn't disguised at all.

However, even though he was only wearing decent clothes, and not particularly luxurious ones, he exuded an indescribable aura of authority just by standing there, making the hearts of the group of female students race and their eyes sparkle.

Although their teacher Mahiro, had only left the academy a year ago, and was even once believed to have died in the 'Black Rebellion'.

But what Yotsuba Mahiro showing at this moment was completely different from the kind and gentle teacher they remembered, and they could hardly believe their eyes.

Let's go.

Upon receiving Mahiro's order, Alpha and New stepped into the familiar yet strange academy, their high heels clicking as they followed his footsteps.