[Code Geass] Irregular 146

Chapter 146 – 145. Each One’s Circumstances

My real hideaway. So, no one knows the detached house where the yuppies live. It is a place that only members of the Sword Breaker organization know about.

I couldn’t call Karen here. She therefore took her place to the Saitama ghetto. The Black Knights should still be on the Shinjuk ghetto side. It seemed that he had called for a personal matter, so it was right to avoid the Shinjuk ghetto area as well.

After driving for a while, we entered the Saitama ghetto and headed to the safe house where we received the request. Upon going inside, she saw Karen sitting at a table with three members of her crew. Three members of the crew were sitting around and watching Karen.

After confirming that I was entering, the members of the crew stood up and saluted.

“Is the captain here?”
“Uh. Rest.”

At my words, the members of the crew straightened up and sat down comfortably. It was the first time Karen had seen how the Swordbreakers worked, so she rolled her eyes at the sight of us.

“How is it originally?”
“What?”
“Does it really run this tight?”

Karen’s question was absurd. I chuckled. Although this is a PMC, it is definitely an army. The army has military discipline. Top and bottom clothes are natural. Because it is an organization that manages violence. Since group life and group activities are inevitable, if everyone does not move with one mind and one will, the damage will be seen together.

And the only damage in the military is human casualties.

“The Black Knights are the Tang army.”
“Are we that good to you?”
“It’s worse. The system is trash.”

I asserted I clearly felt that in the operation to recapture Lelouch this time. Even if you have a system capable of mass-producing the 7th generation Nightmare, there is no excuse for losing.

The reason why the Black Knights lost was because they treated each other as colleagues.

“From telecommunications to central heating, no matter how good the strategy is, irregularities occur. Colleague? It’s good. We also consider everyone as colleagues. Me too. But not during operations.”

I’m not called the captain on purpose, and it’s not like I’m in a group with only three people.

Each chapter is a position responsible for the people under it.

The leader is responsible for the members and the captain is responsible for the members. All mistakes go to Jang, not to the members or the crew.

Therefore, there is no noise at all in the communication. Supervisors are responsible for their own judgments, and captains are also responsible for their own judgments. Therefore, a warring group is completed where the lower ones move organically according to the instructions of the upper ones.

At my words, Karen was speechless. I asked.

“So? What is your request?”
“Actually…”

Karen told me an absurd story. It was a request for advice. It’s absurd, huh. Let’s laugh, and the three groups who were watching from the side showed a feverish expression.

The boss feels ignored.

I signaled them to calm down by raising their hand.
Karen cowered at the sudden desolate atmosphere. It seemed that he had never thought that a proper organization would be like this.

Karen is still a normal person. Should we call it the Resistance?

“What advice?”
“I can’t believe Lelouch.”
Haha!”

I couldn’t help but burst into madness at Karen’s words. Even without iron, there was not too much.

“Is that a concern? Are you discussing your concerns?”
“Huh.”

He gave a tired expression to Karen, who nodded.

“So, if I give you an answer, do you think it’s the right answer and follow it?”
“… Not that.”
“What do you guys think?”

In the middle of the conversation with Karen, I asked the three people in the third group who were listening to the story beside her. It wasn’t all good looks.

The 3rd group leader opened his mouth.

“It is a useless worry.”
“Why?”
“After all, it is human beings who make selfish choices.”
“Okay?”
“Every choice a person makes will lead them in whatever direction they want. So do I, and so do all of the members here.”
“So?”
“Now, this woman’s worry is that the answer has already been decided. I just want to complain about her.”

At the words of the group leader, I shrugged my shoulders and looked at Karen. Karen seemed stunned by her caustic criticism.

“You say so? That’s right?”
“Ha…”

Karen ran her hand over her face. Perhaps what the 3rd captain said was right. It was something I also agreed with to some extent.

“Why don’t you tell me what’s on your mind?”
“You mean?”
“Huh. I think that might lead to some conversation.”

After thinking about my words for a while, Karen began to speak her mind little by little. I was cautious at first, but when I revealed my inner feelings, all sorts of things came pouring out as if I couldn’t control myself.

“Do you think the Black Knights are weak?”
“If you look only at the Black Knights, they are filthy weak. Will I destroy it by myself?”

I giggled while talking about it. The crew were laughing, but they didn’t make a sound. Karen’s expression darkened.

“The Dark Knights are strong only with Zero.”
“That’s right. It’s not scary though.”
“But Zero is strong even without the Dark Knights.”
“Hmm…Partially agree.”

I rated it that way. Karen continued her story.

“Zero’s identity is a boy the same age as me.”
“Lelouch Lampert, right?”
“I know?”
“I’ve known it since long ago.”
“I see.”

Karen looked dejected. People who went to Ashford Academy together. I. Lelouch. Karen. They are all the same age. You’ll feel weird ‘Cause you know nothing about yourself

“I knew I could stand shoulder to shoulder with him.”
“But isn’t it?”
“That’s right.”

I must have felt a sense of alienation from Zero’s identity. Ashford Academy’s Lelouch and the leader of the Black Knights, Zero. The one who was equal and the one who admired are the same person, so it would be confusing.

“I have a favor.”
“What request?”

Not a request

“Can I work in your organization?”
“Eh?”

What is he talking about now? Embarrassed and absurd, my mind was whipped. And then… I started to get angry.

“What kind of special forces military camp are we experiencing?”
“No! That… I’m really sorry if that sounded like that.”

Karen immediately apologized. The members of her organization did not hide their displeasure. These are people who make a living by killing. Are you talking about experiencing murder? Would like to

“When you say experience, what kind of experience do you want to experience?”
“Can’t we follow your request?”
“Are you following the request?”

This is a bit like that hmm… It’s the best opportunity to recruit Karen. She is troubled

“There are conditions.”
“What conditions?”
“Don’t write Nightmare. Doesn’t it matter since I can’t get enough requests anyway? Will go with me Do not meddle with the crew. If you protect these three things, I will let you experience it.”

Karen’s eyes brightened at my words. She nodded her head as if there was nothing to worry about.

“I will!”
“Good. 3 captain.”
“Yes. Captain.”
“Have you received any requests?”
“There is one, and that…”
“What?”
“This is a solo mission for Lirina Major.”

I was also troubled by the captain’s words. Hmm … It’s a solo mission for Lirina…

As I pondered, Karen asked if I was curious.

“Who is Lirina? A solo mission?”
“There is. The ace of our organization.”
“Ace?”

At the word ace, Karen’s eyes widened. Right. Karen is also the ace of the Black Knights.

But the fields are different. Lirina doesn’t know her physical abilities, but her ability to perform operations is top-notch. How many female soldiers can beat Lirina now with their hand-to-hand combat skills?
In comparison, Karen, as a Nightmare Pilot, has abilities and talents that Lirina cannot match.

“There are still only two people in charge of single missions in our organization. Me and Lirina.”
“Can I follow you?”
“Hmm… Wait.”

I decided that it would be better to contact Lirina right away. I picked up her cell phone and contacted her, and as soon as I heard her ringing, Lirina answered the phone.

[Yes captain.]
“Huh. Do you have a solo mission this time?”
[Yes, it’s nothing special. It’s an assassination request.”]

It was an easier task than I thought. Wipe out the traitorous gang members. 13 people in total.

“There is a kid who wants to visit. Can I follow him? I will go too.”
[A field trip? Which crazy person is visiting the assassination request?]
“I mean.”

He explained each and every thing to Ririna. The person she wants to visit is the ace of the Black Knights, her name is Karen Kouzuki, and she is a year younger than Ririna. Etc

After explaining that, Ririna gave permission.

[It seems possible. I also want to take this opportunity to tell you how unremarkable the Black Knights are.]
“Okay?”

Lirina’s consent fell. Looking at her with a nervous expression, she gave Karen a nod of her head.

“It is possible. Of course you can’t intervene, though I will follow.”
“Really!?”

Karen was like her child. I couldn’t understand it, but it was right to show it clearly like Ririna said.

If you live here, you will have no choice but to know how different it is even if you don’t want to know.

“Where is the accommodation?”
“It’s in Shinjukugeto.”
“The start date of the request is the day after tomorrow. Take a break and come out right away. Suddenly can’t go The moment you say you can’t go, there’s no next time.”
“Huh.”

I nailed it This isn’t the Black Knights, and it’s impossible for Karen to change her schedule at will. If that really happens, then I’ll give up on Karen’s recruitment.

There is nothing you can trust and entrust to someone who can keep a small promise.