[Code Geass] Irregular 319

Chapter 319 – Abduction.

Ugin took Cornelia and all her family into her mansion. Giovanni became polite and ran after Cornelia. She went into the mansion, and after they all sat together on the sofa in her drawing room, she got a little friendly.

Woojin’s children became active as if they were relieved when Woojin stopped fighting. Delia, a papa girl, escaped Biretta’s arms and went into Woojin’s arms. She was like the most worried child.

Cornelia looked at Woojin’s family and had complicated eyes mixed with various emotions. She is 2 years old. It’s a good sound. The peaceful atmosphere of the mansion, where Sophie and her children played, made Cornelia imagine her childhood with Yuffie in Britannia’s imperial castle.

“Excuse me. How strong is your father?”

It was Naoto’s question. Naoto, who inherited the blood of Ugin and Karen, loved to use his body and move. And his interest in his martial arts was also very high. Instinctively he seemed to know that he had talent. He certainly didn’t feel unnatural using his body, so he would have had the most fun playing while using his body. Even compared to his other children, Naoto’s motor skills were amazing.

It wasn’t that the motor nerves of the other children were bad. In addition to being half of Ugin’s blood, Lirina’s son, Milo, and surprisingly, Biretta’s daughter, Delia, also excelled in her motor skills. In the case of Delia, though, she was the type to hide her talent because of her kind personality.

Ugin didn’t bother talking, just stroked Naoto’s hair. Sophie, who had been watching it quietly, screamed.

“You idiot! Of course my dad is the strongest!”
“Is it?”

At Sophie’s words, Naoto tilted his head. Yuffie and Karen laughed. When I listened to the conversations of the children, it was cute to see them heat up over something insignificant.

“Now do you think you know why you’re here?”

Sitting quietly on her sofa, Giovanni nodded her head at Cornelia’s words as she looked back at Giovanni standing behind her.

“Yes. I realized that I could never be an opponent with that level of physical ability. I thought that I would have to sharpen my grounding skills from next time.”

Giovanni’s answer was not at all what Cornelia wanted. Cornelia let out a big sigh at the sight of Giovanni floundering all alone. Ugin saw Cornelia like that and realized that Giovanni was a talented but thoughtless guy.

“I was prepared to die when I went to the battlefield.”

Woojin opened his mouth. To correct Giovanni’s misunderstanding, she decided that it would be most efficient for her to bring up the story herself. Certainly, Giovanni focused on Ugin’s words as soon as they started. No matter what he did, he was the opponent who treated him like a child.

“Okay.”
“Of course. You’re talented. I’ve learned humility since I settled here, but now I’ll be honest. I’m the strongest in the world. Whether it’s a gun, a sword, hand-to-hand combat, or a nightmare.”
“…”

At Ugin’s words, Giovanni shut his mouth. I felt like I was reprimanding myself from Woojin’s tone.

“Do you know what it’s like for people with great personal capabilities like us to become soldiers? It means that I or you have to carry out operations that are difficult for other people to dare. Even ordinary combat itself is very dangerous. We have a tougher operation than that. You have to do it. Why? Because the success rate is higher for outstanding soldiers like us than for others.”
“You’re right.”
“Have you ever performed such an operation?”
“Not yet.”
“How long have you been in the military?”
“It’s been a little over a year.”

1 year. Then it becomes a story that he joined the army at the age of 16. Woojin stuck out his tongue. Kids learning how to kill people at 16. Unlike in the past, it was a peaceful era where wars of conquest did not take place, but it was lamentable that there were still people who joined the military at that age.

“Why do you think you’re not involved in special operations like that?”
“I was surprised, but I think I know now.”
“What made you think?”
“…I think it’s because I’m a person with a high risk of dying if I’m not careful.”
“It’s similar.”

Woojin nodded at Giovanni’s words. Cornelia let out a sigh of relief at Ugin and Giovanni’s words. Certainly, seeing Giovanni’s arrogance, which had not been corrected when he talked to Woojin alone, was corrected in real time was enough to make Cornelia feel moved.

“I die if I get shot. You are the same. All humans die when I get shot.”
“You’re right.”
“There is a cost involved in raising a normal nightmare pilot. Among them, it is difficult to find financial resources talented enough to grow into an ace pilot.

Woojin looked at Giovanni with deep eyes. Giovanni was speechless. It was because every single word of Woojin stabbed his lungs.

“From Princess Cornelia’s point of view, losing you is an extremely wasteful thing. The same is true of Britannia. I can’t help but use it. You know very well how the exchange rate changes in battle with the presence of an ace pilot.”
“Yes.”
“You have to decide. Do you want to become an ace pilot like a flower in a greenhouse that is only used in battles where victory is confirmed? Or do you want to become a real ace pilot that you can rely on when you really need it.”
“…”
“If I had the right to appoint you, I would have kicked you out without regretting your talent. When I weigh your talent and the dissonance you create among my colleagues, having a clearly stable group is safe for me.”

And you, too, don’t have to lose your life. Because you won’t be a soldier. Woojin said that and shrugged his shoulders. Only then did Giovanni realize the position he held.

Ace Pilot is a hand that can be very useful in battle if it exists. This is because it is optimized for attraction and disturbance. The existence of an ace pilot leads to an increase in the survival rate of other allies.

Jaobani thought. He is a member of Cornelia’s Legion. Cornelia’s legion she has no confidence in. When he thought about it objectively, he couldn’t help but think that Cornelia’s army without him was rather solid.
No matter how narcissistic Giovanni was, it was not easy to deny the predictions derived from objective thinking. It is understandable why Cornelia let him meet Woo-jin.

“If you really want to become an ace pilot in Princess Cornelia’s army, you must first be prepared to lay the lives of comrades on your shoulders.”
“…I’ll keep that in mind.”

Woojin’s advice ended there. Cornelia had a satisfied look on her face. Lirina, who had been quietly listening to her husband, whispered to Karen.

“I never imagined my honey would say something like that, kid.”
“That’s right. I’m not saying it’s wrong, but I acted similarly.”
“But it is. Doesn’t it look like you put an iron on her face?”
“I think it’s about the size of a rolled steel plate.”

Other people couldn’t hear it, but it was clearly heard in Woojin’s ears, who clearly had a sense that exceeded human standards. I had no intention of telling such an embarrassing story. However, as he opened his mouth, he gradually lost his temper and realized that he had made an embarrassing noise during the day, so Woojin cleared his throat. The two of them talked to each other quietly, but Woojin started clearing his throat and immediately shut up. He realized that Woo-jin had heard it.

“Hmm… So when are you coming back?”

Woojin tried to ignore Karen and Lirina’s conversation and asked Cornelia. Since I was a guest, I had to treat her, but it was probably a situation where she came with her troops. It is very difficult to accommodate in this mansion. Besides, Speaky hasn’t left yet. Although he avoided the seat because he was burdened with being with Princess Cornelia, he was wary of Woojin’s question as there was definitely one guest who came first.

Cornelia, who knew what Woojin was thinking, smiled.

I didn’t expect it to be over so soon, but Giovanni seemed to have started to worry about his position to some extent, so he didn’t have to stay long. I brought her here to correct her habit, so she was willing to stay for at least a week if necessary, but now that things have been sorted out, she doesn’t have to stay at the mansion.

“Today we will stay at the port and leave tomorrow.”
“Already?”

Yufi, who was listening next to Woojin, was startled by Cornelia’s words. It’s been quite a while since I’ve been living here, and I’ve seen her real sister. When she said she was going back so quickly, she couldn’t help but feel sorry for her.

The same goes for Cornelia. However, since she has brought all the members of her unit with her now, the longer she stays here, the longer the cost goes up exponentially.

Now that we have finished checking that she is doing well, we plan to take a vacation by ourselves next time and see each other closely. Coming alone is convenient in many ways. Like Speaky, who is staying here right now.

“I’ll personally visit again later. It would be good to solve the problem properly at that time.”
“Is that so…”

At Cornelia’s words, Yuffie looked a little disappointed. She certainly seemed to be complicated at the thought of parting with her real sister, whom she hadn’t seen in a long time.

“It won’t be too long. I came today to fix his bad habit. Don’t worry, I’ll be visiting again soon.”
“I wasn’t worried…”

At Cornelia’s teasing words, the hot-headed Yuffie put on a grumpy expression. She is the mother of one child, even Yuffie herself. Even though she is her real sister, she would not be treated like her own child in front of Sophie’s eyes.
Recognizing her yuppie’s heart, Cornelia laughed once and saved her words.

“Still, I’ve confirmed that you’re doing well, so it’s okay. I’ll visit you again soon. It won’t take too long. It’s definitely a peaceful world compared to before.”
“Have a safe trip.”

Yuffie smiled and said to Cornelia. Cornelia also smiled. She couldn’t have been so happy when she told her to go carefully. Because come again and come back are different words.

“I get it.”

Cornelia nodded her head. It was fortunate that she had come to see her little sister live happily. Because it is the reason to prove that what they did in the past was not wrong.
Cornelia immediately rose from her seat and led her men outside her mansion.

Behind her, her Ugin, her wives, and her children all followed, shaking her hand until Cornelia was out of sight as she walked.

Perhaps, as she told Yuffie, she will visit again soon.