[Code Geass] Irregular 130

Chapter 130 – 129. Back There

“Oh my God! You brought this in one day?”
“I’ll do this much.”

I shrugged my shoulders at Biretta’s startled cry. Biretta opened her mouth at the bag of money lying on the table. He instilled fear in everyone in the area, including Yamaguchi. Most of the work will be done if Naomi is brought in quickly, but the important part here is that somehow the military base must be established. When the Black Knights and Britannia rode Nightmare and flew around, it was impossible for me to fight while walking on the ground alone. To do that, I had to meet Rak Shata in the Black Knights, but it was good to increase her size as much as her Black Knights before meeting her.

Of course, the best way to increase the size is to create an organization and absorb the Shinjuku ghetto.

Even if it is a gang of arches.

“We need to create an organization.”
“An organization?”

At my words, Biretta asked back. I nodded. I had to tell Biretta the truth.

“There is a power called Gears.”
“Gears?”
“Yes. Biretta must have experienced it once. Lelouch’s.”
“Ah.”

At my words, Biretta put on an expression of understanding. And she asked

“Is the method that student used that method called Gears?”
“It’s a force rather than a method. It’s like a superpower.”
“That… Then isn’t it very dangerous?”
“Lelouch’s Gears can only be cast once on a person. Biretta has already been cast, so there will be no need to cast Gears on Lelouch again. But.”
“But?”
“There are quite a few people in the world who have the ability of Gears.”

At my words, Biretta’s expression became serious. I continued to add.

“Charles de Britannia also has Gears. Memory manipulation. Gears that can change people’s memories. You know what Lelouch is doing right now, right?”
“I’m going to Ashford Academy as if nothing happened… I can’t believe it.”
“Yes. Their memories have been manipulated. Probably because they shouldn’t feel out of place, all of the Ashford academy students are affected by Gears.”
“I can’t…”

Biretta seemed hard to believe. I shrugged.

“That was what Yuffie and I were trying to do. A plan to rid the world of the power of Geass. Thinking about it now, it was a very absurd plan. I never imagined that the emperor would come directly through Schneizel.”
“Emperor?”
“It was because of the emperor’s order that Schneizel attacked Yufi.”
“…”

Biretta’s expression became serious as she realized most of the truth from my explanation. Gears, if you think about it, it’s a very dangerous force. Roro, who is currently attending Ashford Academy, is Gears who can stop biological time. He’s the scariest guy when he fights man-to-man, but it doesn’t matter to me. Anyone else would be dangerous.

Since Lelouch will take care of it anyway, I won’t kill him unless asked.

Biretta became sad eyes at my explanation.

“Actually… I hope Woojin-ssi doesn’t do things like this.”
“Yes?”

It was unexpected. I never imagined that Biretta would bring up such a story to me. Biretta looked into my eyes and made a pitiful expression.

“Do I really need to do such a dangerous and difficult job? Me, Her Highness Euphemia, and Mr. Woojin. Naomi-san is not here either… Can’t we just live comfortably without caring about anything?”
“Biretta…”

Biretta’s words appealed to me as well. In fact, how nice would it be if you could live comfortably without worrying about anything? However, knowing and ignoring while having the ability and ignoring it were different, and there were so many changes to the story as a result of my intervention, so I was anxious that letting go now would not lead to the desired ending. I’m already too deeply involved.

I stroked Biretta’s cheek. Biretta put her hand on mine as she caressed her cheek. Then, like a cat, he rubbed his cheek against my hand. Biretta, who had become a weak woman, was welling up with her tears.

“If we can’t stop the Emperor of Britannia, something really serious could happen.”
“Still…”
“Run away run away. When the final moment really arrives, Britannia itself may become so powerful that there may not even be time to resist.”
“…”
“I want to live happily with Biretta until she dies.”

At my last words, Biretta finally shed a tear from her teary eyes. Um… I’m so sorry. Still, I can’t help it. First of all, Charles and Marianne must be eliminated somehow. That way, there is a way to design the future. If not, there is no point in designing the future. Because the world will be remade as they please.

At that time, Yufi came in, making a fuss about her.

“Woojin! Woojin!”
“Huh? Yuffie? Why?”

Yuffie hugged my neck from behind and hung on. None of it was heavy. Yuffie whispered.

“Someone came from the Black Knights.”
“What?”
“The Black Knights. They know we’re here, so we send people regularly.”
“Who’s here?”
“Miss Urabe!”

Urabe? Who is Urabe?

I decided to go once. Since the Dark Knights don’t know that I’ve returned, I’ll be watching from a place where I can’t see it, since Yuffie is alone. Indeed, if I knew how the Black Knights treated Yuffie, I would be able to decide how to respond.

After sending Yuffie off first, I counted in about 30 seconds and headed for the stairs to the basement. After standing in a position where people in the basement couldn’t see it, I stayed quiet. I could see Urabe and a few people wearing the uniforms of the Black Knights. That bastard was Urabe!

I was the Four Holy Swordsman and that guy who became the Samsung Sword because of me. A skinny guy with his hair standing up like a super saiyan.

That Urabe opened his mouth.

“Are you okay?”
“Yes. Enough. What about you?”
“It’s us… Don’t you know?”
“Are you still struggling?”
“Because Governor Carales continued to harass us, the Black Guards were also scattered.”

Urabe still treats Yuffie with respect. I was a little relieved.

“You must never come out of here. Princess Euphemia. The moment you get caught, we’re in danger too.”
“I know.”

Yuffie nodded her head at Urabe’s words. I felt a deep annoyance here. People who think that way put Yufi in a place like this?

“We can’t trust you yet. Because of Zero’s request…”
“Stop.”

I could understand Urabe’s backstory even without listening. I don’t want to do my best to help. However, the moment they are caught, the Black Knights are in danger. So get stuck here and stay like you’re dead. It’s like this.

It was so hot I couldn’t listen. As I restrained myself and descended the stairs, I suddenly heard a male voice in this place where only women lived, and I felt Urabe and the Black Knights pulling out their guns and aiming at me. I didn’t care and came down the stairs.

“It’s hard to hear anymore, but now.”
“You…”

Urabe looked puzzled as if he recognized me. I was rather cool-headed, probably because I was in a very heated situation. I approached with an expressionless expression and sat down next to Yufi. When I sat down, the black knights who stood up and pointed at me also sat down. I glared at the nervous Urabe across from me.

“Is that the friendship of the Black Knights? I got it.”
“Friendship?”
“Yes. Friendship.”

I buried my back on the sofa.

“I talked a lot with Zero. I decided to help Zero, but it ended up like this.”
“…Even if you and Princess Euphemia weren’t accused of treason…”
“So what is that? I’ll tell you exactly. The Black Knights didn’t suffer any direct damage because of that. Did they lose their justification? If it was Zero, that would have been nothing. Just inventing a justification is enough.”
“So?”

I never thought I would talk like this with someone like Urabe.

“Stop going, and don’t get involved in our business any more. We take care of ourselves.”
“What? If Princess Euphemia is discovered, then we too…”
“Then you shouldn’t have left it here.”
“…”

At my words, Urabe was speechless. They are a group that can operate Nightmare even if they are in a more ruined state than they are now. It means that there is such an ability. Can’t take care of only 3 women? It was an unbelievable story. Sayoko, who was Lelouch’s maid now, will be taking refuge in the Commonwealth of China with Rakshata, and that too with Sumeragi Kaguya. Why didn’t they send them together? Did you have to live like a rat dead while struggling with the cost of living here? I didn’t understand that

“I, obviously, asked Zero. Take care of Princess Euphemia and take care of Sabrina as well. I was certain that we would meet again later. But when I came back, there was no spectacle.”

I could feel the rage starting to seep into my voice. It was so hot right now that I couldn’t control myself.

“But that request, which should have been Zero’s order… How do you guys judge? Do you treat Princess Euphemia like this!?”

Kwak!

When he hit the table, it split in half and collapsed. I felt Yuffie, who was next to me, gently grabbing my arm. I wanted to tear it all apart, but I couldn’t. Did the story change? No, it was because Yuffie was here now. Because I didn’t want Yuffie to see me tearing people apart.

“Surely you could have arranged for a more comfortable and safe place than here.

Urabe was silent. Because I was right. Alternately, he wouldn’t have expected what kind of benefits would follow from keeping Princess Euphemia and Biretta safe. It was safe to judge that what was hidden here was helpful in some way. But he shouldn’t have made me feel this way.

I should have made you feel so grateful for taking care of me.

“The story is over. Disappear right in front of your eyes. Solidarity with the Black Knights? If you want it, I will do it. Even if I look like this, I am the world’s best pilot and the world’s strongest soldier. You want it? I’ll help you if you ask me. But you’ll have to pay the price. You guys. Is. From now on forever.”

I smiled at Urabe. Urabe’s expression darkened.

“You should have made me feel grateful. If you had given me the perception that you were wonderful people who could cooperate without a price, I would have really fought for you, even giving my life.”

But I didn’t.

“So, from now on, whenever you need my help, you’ll have to pay the price. Don’t get your hopes that things might change when Zero comes. It’s your fault, Zero’s fault.”

I said that and looked around the crowd. All of them had their heads on the ground. I simmered coolly.

“Now don’t come to me unless I ask you to. Get out.”
“…See you later.”

Urabe stood up from his seat at my words. Still, it was cool that he kept his posture upright until he left as a soldier.

I knelt down on Yuffie, took her hand and stroked it.

“Yuppie.”
“Yes?”

Maybe it’s the first time you’ve seen my bloody face up close? I feel sorry for Yuffie, who is a little more frozen than usual.

“I’ll make sure you’re safe wherever you go.”
“What do you mean?”
“I’m going to make Area 11 independent of Japan.”
“Yes!?”

Yufi was surprised. Her eyes turned round like a rabbit. Rather, it was more pitiful. I gently hugged Yuffie.

Once Urabe found out that I had returned. So what? My story will start appearing in the Black Knights.
In a situation where there are not enough combatants right now, there’s no way I won’t need my strength.

C.C. Won’t you show up in front of me soon?

There are so many things I want to ask.