[Code Geass] Irregular 315

Chapter 315 – Abduction.

“I can’t stay long. I have work to do.”

Those were the first words Cornelia uttered as she headed to the drawing room following Woojin’s guidance. Cornelia was the only one sitting on the sofa opposite Woojin and Yuffie. Gilford and Dalton were standing behind them, and Sophie, who was rudely lying on her stomach on Yuffie’s thighs and staring at them, asked abruptly.

“Aren’t those guys sitting?”
“…”

Sophie’s words made the audience quiet. In fact, Woojin didn’t even say a word, because Dalton and Guilford, who had walked all the way from downtown and were standing there without being able to sit down, looked a little pitiful. Yuffie was at a loss for what to do with Sophie’s words, and Cornelia also lost her expression.

“These are my lieutenants. They are standing like this to prepare for any unsavory events that might happen.”
“There’s no way that’s going to happen here.”
“…Hmmmm. Even if it doesn’t happen here, can it happen somewhere else? I’m used to it in preparation for that time…”
“It’s something you only have to do where it happens, but it’s so strange.”

Sophie’s comment is, in a way, a valid opinion. But Cornelia couldn’t agree with Sophie. Because that’s what being a soldier is. It’s a job where you always have to keep your tension. Soldiers should not think of working comfortably. For Cornelia, who thought her mind stretched as much as her body was comfortable, she had no intention of making Dalton and Guilford comfortable.

It wasn’t even that much of a mistake. It was clear that Dalton and Gilford would shake their heads even if she told them to sit down now. No matter how close they are to each other, they are also soldiers among soldiers. I know how to distinguish between public and private.

“We’re fine, ma’am.”
“Am I a girl?”

At Guilford’s calm refusal, Sophie was excited elsewhere. In the midst of only hearing the word ‘kiang’ from mothers every day, it seemed strange that a stranger would call herself a lady. Yufi smiled awkwardly. Since she was the daughter of the princess, there was nothing strange about calling her that. Although she herself was treated as missing, she was definitely a princess. And those in front of her now were the people she knew she was alive.

But when Sophie wanders everywhere and says, ‘I’m a girl!’ She hoped it would never happen.

“Sir Guilford. You mustn’t flirt with Sophie.”
“Oops. I’ll take care of myself.”

Yuffie looked at Guilford with her resentful expression and rebuked her. Guilford had no choice but to bow her head right away at Yuffie’s reprimand. With just one word, she realized what Yuffie was thinking when she said that to herself.

“It’s been five years, right? I’m glad you seem to be doing well.”

Those were the words of Woojin, who had been listening quietly. Cornelia looked at Woo-jin and made a strange expression. Even five years ago, I thought she was harmful unlike usual, but now she looks like a normal person. She hadn’t been struck by the evil she had once charged through countless foes while aboard the Nightmare.

“You’ve changed a lot.”
“Does it seem to have changed?”

At Cornelia’s words, Woojin smiled brightly and asked. Cornelia nodded her head. Perhaps, his nature did not disappear somewhere. Certainly compared to before, even if you look at him as a different person, he has changed to the extent that it is okay. However, Woo-jin is a soldier whose number of people he has killed is staggering. I was certain that his nature was dormant and not extinct.

“Did you come here because you wanted to see us?”

This time it was Yuffie’s question. The expression itself was very innocent, but it didn’t mean it. Didn’t he come because he needed Woo-jin’s help? It’s a question. Cornelia shrugged her shoulders at Yuffie’s words and opened her mouth.

“There is a new member of the SS that has just joined this time. He is very talented. He will definitely become the ace of our unit if he develops over time.”
“Is there any reason to tell the story here and now?”

At Cornelia’s explanation, Yuffie put on a puzzled expression. Woojin seemed to have noticed what Cornelia was going to say, but she didn’t say anything for Yuffie’s sake. If she listens to Cornelia’s explanation, she will have no choice but to know Yuffie as well.

“But he’s too conceited. He’s well aware of how talented he is. There are many people who are better than you. No matter how much you tell him, he won’t listen. He’s becoming a maverick.”
“So what?”
“Yuppie. Now, Her Majesty Cornelia is asking me to fix her quirks.”

Woojin wrapped his arms around Yuffie’s shoulders and spoke in a caring voice. Cornelia saw Woojin like that and nodded her head. She was right in what Woo-jin said. Woojin looked back at Cornelia. There was no reason not to accept such a request, but it was clear that people stronger than that ace would overflow in Britannia and Japan right now.

“Isn’t it a situation where Lord Gilford can fix his habit? It’s actually surprising to come all the way here and ask me to fix my quirks. Don’t you know that Britannia doesn’t want me to be found out?”
“Guilford lost.”

To Woojin’s words, Cornelia answered right away. When Woojin looked at Guilford with a surprised expression, Guilford shyly avoided Woojin’s gaze. He is the one who was called the spearhead of the empire. Certainly, Guilford was over 30 years old, so he must have been past his prime, but it was hard to imagine losing to a new chick.

“What about Princess Cornelia?”
“I’m past my prime. Now I don’t charge directly into the battlefield like I used to. I tend to act as a commander.”
“Ah.”

At Cornelia’s words, Woo-jin made an expression that he would finally know. I was curious about the kid named Rookie who had beaten Guilford. Although he didn’t have much to fight for anymore, Woojin’s fighting power was hardly ever diminished. He wasn’t that old yet, and it probably didn’t matter too much if he was aging. It was because I was convinced that no matter how old I was, I was strong enough than the average person.

“Then bring it.”
“Honey!”

Woojin readily agreed. Yufi, who was listening by the side, looked at Woojin and shouted in surprise at Woojin’s permission. It’s because I don’t think it’s good for children’s education. This mansion didn’t say that there was a secret battleground in the basement. After all, if there is a place large enough for sparring, it is a garden or a backyard. No matter where the fight took place, it couldn’t stop the children from watching. The mild-mannered Delia would almost cry when she saw her father fight, and a mischievous person like Naoto might beg him to teach him how to fight.

Although Karen and Lirina are already teaching their children the martial arts they learned from Woojin, there will be a big difference between learning them like sports and learning from watching their father half-kill people. It’s because if you go out and hit someone later, it’ll be a big deal.

Worried about Yuffie, Woojin shook her head while looking at her.

“Don’t worry. If you take me on a plane a few times, you’ll become compliant on your own.”
“Still…”

Yuffie knows what Woojin’s plane is. Its own kind of corporal punishment that children are afraid of to the point of causing a game. But it’s not all grown up, so it’s possible for light kids, but for grown adults…
Can you do it

“Airplane? What is it?”

Cornelia had never seen Ugin’s plane. Curious about what plane Woojin was talking about, Cornelia asked, but like Yufi and Ujin, she just laughed and didn’t tell them.

“Bring him in and I’ll show him the writing. When can he come?”
“It is possible to call right away if you allow it. Because I came here together. Right now, I’m not here, but in the city of Narvik, I’ll be waiting with my troops.”
“It doesn’t matter when. I am.”
“Then call me now.”

Cornelia said that and looked at Dalton behind her. Dalton felt Cornella’s gaze, nodded, and slipped behind her to use her in-ears. She seemed to be trying to make me come to this place.

Sophie, who had been listening to their stories with bright eyes, asked Woo-jin.

“Dad? Are you fighting?”
“Huh? No, it’s not fighting, it’s sparring. Pretending to fight.”
“Are you just pretending to fight?”

At Sophie’s question, Woojin nodded her head. Because no parent wants to show their children what real fighting looks like. Even though it is clear that they will win overwhelmingly, it can be traumatic for children to see their father and a stranger fighting.

“Okay. Don’t worry, nothing will happen.”
“Can I take a look?”
“Ummm…”

At Sophie’s request, Woojin made a difficult expression while looking at her Yufi. This is the image of a daughter who says she wants to watch her father fight. Yufi sighed. Sophie had never seen Woo-jin fighting someone. I don’t know how cruel and scary that is, so that’s what comes out. Back in the Narita escape scene, Yuffie knew everything about how Ugin had killed Britannia’s soldiers. It was also through the Black Knights that he had heard that a person’s body, limbs were torn off one by one and laid out.

Because she knew that it was her actions to save herself, Yuffie always felt sorry for Woojin. One of the reasons her own husband had been so cruel was because she was herself.

Because of that, Yuffy wanted Sophie not to see Woojin fighting. Woo-jin is also not able to answer Sophie’s question, knowing Yufi’s heart, and is only looking at himself.

“You raised a child with love.”
“Of course.”

At Cornelia’s words, who laughed at Yufi and Woojin, Yufi nodded her head with a determined expression. No matter how tomboyish she is, Sophie is basically a very nice child. And he is an innocent child, and it was enough for them to see the bitter taste of the world. He had no intention of burdening his children. She didn’t even want to show it.

“It’s not good to wrap around the skirt like that.”
“That’s something the kids can do later when they’re a bit older.”

At Cornelia’s words, Yuffie spoke in a determined voice. Yuffie was right. Because the children were still little children who were only 5 years old. It was very leisurely to give the children various experiences and give them various education. And it’s true that you don’t have to show fighting in the face of children who are only five years old.

“Don’t worry Yuffie.”
“It’s not honey I’m worried about, it’s the kids!”
“Do you think I’m right?”
“It’s not good for education because it’s not hit and hit!”
“I can’t even hit you.”
“Is that possible?”

Yuffie widened her eyes at the story that seemed to be nothing special about Woojin. It has been more than 5 years since I saw Woojin not fighting. And even when Woo-jin was in the middle of a fight, I had never intuitively seen how he beat people. Excluding Karen and Lirina, there were only Naomi and Cecil. Katarina, too, has never personally seen Woo-jin chopping people up.

Woojin nodded at Yuffie’s words.

“Yeah. It’s okay. So you can bring it.”
“…I’m just fixing my quirk. I hope you don’t hurt me.”
“I didn’t touch it, but I can’t help but get hurt, right?”
“Is that possible?”
“Because you never know.”

Woojin shrugged her shoulders. Cornelia made a subtle expression. As she finishes the story, Sophie feels her heart pounding at the thought that she will be able to see her dad sparring, although she has never asked for permission.

“I’ll bring them all!”

Sophie got up from Yufi’s lap and sprinted to another place. Yuffie felt her head hurt. She wanted to call all her wives and children together.