There is also a Suzaku of the Pivot Tree.

In Lelouch's opinion, the character of Suzaku, who has not been seen for seven years, seems to have changed a lot. His former rude and unsociable attitude vanished without a trace, and he was gentle with anyone around him.

However, Lelouch sometimes felt that gentleness and kindness were Suzaku's own barriers to his surroundings. Even to himself and Nanali, he would take a step back and keep his distance. Lelouch had created several opportunities to tell Suzaku that it wasn't the real him. But even so, it failed to break the barrier of Suzaku.

However, he only opened his closed heart to Yuphimia. Not to Nanali and herself, who spent that warm childhood together, but just to Yuphimia, who just met a few months ago-

I have to admit that I can't turn a blind eye anymore.

This spring, when Lelouch learned that she had come to District 11 with her sister Cornelia, he did not feel threatened at all, even if he had nostalgic feelings for his existence.

No, even now, Lelouch did not think that he would lose to Euphemia in military and political strategy. Even if there is favoritism, I should win every battle. In that regard, Lelouch only regarded his sister Cornelia as his current enemy.

As for Euphemia, Lelouch didn't want to involve her, plus Nanali's relationship. If you have the chance, put her somewhere to make sure she is safe - that's how he thinks about it.

But how? What wiped out the results of Lelouch's half-year desperate construction was neither Cornelia's military talent nor the formidable force of the British Army, led by Dalton and Kilford.

The very existence of a single person in Britain is about to destroy his own achievements. That power belongs only to Euphemia.

It is the nature that may completely overturn the careful military strategy and political plan, and it is a force that I have no consciousness of. His sister Cornelia didn't, and probably neither did Lelouch himself. Lelouch is able to manipulate others with GEASS and words.

But even Lelouch can't attract others to follow him by doing nothing. I don't think I'll be able to get that power in the future. Euphemia's power may increase from one to two, but Zero will never become one—she will swallow it up.

Lelouch had such a thought in his heart.

If this continues, the world of good will created by Euphemia will engulf Lelouch himself. It was probably a calm and serene world.

I should be able to heal the pain of the past, erase the revenge of the man and the Emperor of Britain, and spend a peaceful life with my sister Nanali and other warm people—at the moment of this thought, Lelouch felt a strong sense of disgust in his heart.

Suzaku may find his home in Yuphimia, and he will sincerely swear to protect the world. Lelouch, on the other hand, reacted in the exact opposite direction.

A world of goodwill. In the midst of that, you will forget everything.

So, where will the pain I experienced in the past go?

What about the death of the mother? What about Nanali's grief? What about revenge on his father? It's all gone. The despair, the pain, will be gone. Engulfed by the power of kindness unleashed at Euphemia.

-- That kind of thing must not be allowed to happen.

I don't admit it, absolutely not. Don't admit it anyway!

Lelouch knew it didn't make sense, and he knew it was conceit.

But that feeling is not only the driving force for Lu Luxiu to live until now, but also the meaning of his existence. The previous self will be completely denied. It's a wonderful, pure kindness. But for me now, that's the most terrifying.

Force can be countered by force, and politics can be countered by politics. But how can we fight against the attraction of goodwill that has no substance!?

The British princess who has that power and wants to overwhelm her with that power. Euphemia.

Because of this, her existence is already a sin.

Lelouch was stunned and said in a hoarse voice.

"Yuffie, why do you want to do this?"

Euphemia had a gentle smile on her face.

"Because what you want to do, you need to pay the same price."

Although Euphemia spoke plainly, Lelouch himself knew better than anyone that it was not such an easy thing to do.

For those who were originally royal, it was equivalent to taking away everything from themselves. Lelouch had also experienced the loneliness and despair. In the past, when the man who called himself his father refused, denied, and forcibly sent to Japan in the 11th area.

“…… It's so easy to give up. Do you want to say it's for me? ”

A stunned Lelouch said.

Yuphimia said with a slight smile.

"Lelouch, you're still very confident. But it's a pity.,It's not so much for you.,It's more for Nanali.。。 ”

"Huh!?"

Euphemia knew her sister Nanali's wishes.

She has loved Lelouch since she was a child, and she said that as long as she can be with her brother, she is very happy, and she doesn't need anything else.

But now that Lulu is ZERO, Nanali definitely doesn't know about it yet. All it takes is the slightest mistake on the part of ZERO, and her wishes will be shattered.

And as long as ZERO is still the current ZERO, Nanali's wish will be difficult to come true.

Even if the "Special Administrative Zone. Japan" succeeded, and ZERO remained a criminal for Britain.

If he were arrested by Britain, Nanali would have lost her brother and even the life she has now. So what should Euphemia do to protect her two important family members?

That's the conclusion reached.

Lelouch looked at Euphemia with a still stunned look.

"How could it be, just for that ......"

"That's why I made up my mind."

Euphemia said with a slight smile again.

"Now, Lelouch. I haven't lost anything really important. I may experience many painful things in the future because of the loss of my right to inherit the throne. No, I guess it will.

But I don't regret doing that to protect what is important to me...... I can't put it very well, but I don't think I'm doing it wrong. Even if I look back and think, 'Maybe there's another way,' I don't feel like I'm wrong." ”

"Hoo ......"

Lelouch suddenly chuckled under his breath.

"Huh...... Hehehehehehe. ”

The voice instantly became high.

"What about Cornelia? Wouldn't you lose your important sister because of your choice? ”

Euphemia shook her head.

"It's not like we'll never see you again."

"Hehehe...... Stupid, you're such a big idiot. ”

Hearing this, even Yuphimia showed an unhappy expression.

"Really. Although it is true that I have never won Lelouch in studies and games. ”

The girl's face pouted. That's exactly what Lelouch knows very well, his sister. The face of Britain. She is different from herself, she has no scheming. The face will only show what he thinks and thinks purely.

— or is it just a pure illusion?

Before I showed up, I might have really chosen to join you. Help me, it was only a matter of time before Britain was overthrown.

Sorry, Yuffie.