Schunezel was silent, or pondering what to say.

“……”

Lelouch's voice slowly resounded through the hall.

"You go out first, let me talk to him alone."

The Black Knights slowly walked out, and the subordinates of Honezel were escorted out.

Fan wants to say to Lelouch deliberately.

"ZERO, BE CAREFUL. Sometimes whatever we call us, we're right outside the door. ”

Karene also looked at Lelouch with concern.

"Be careful, ZERO."

Lelouch nodded.

"Hmm."

After everyone went out, only the two of them were left in the entire hall.

"Now, of course, the person with more chips can bid first. My request is that Britannia endorse the establishment of the United States of Japan and that it cannot attack the United States of Japan for a year. ”

...... of Schunezel There is no way back for you.

Schunezel's expression did not change in the slightest.

He knew that there didn't seem to be too many bargaining chips at this time, and the United States of Japan was actually just a product of Kyoto's cooperation with the Black Knights, and maybe there was a shadow of the Chinese Federation in it. If troops were to be dispatched to annihilate Japan at that time, the original plan would certainly be in vain.

The United States of Japan, no, the Black Knights have become a big problem.

Schunezel said regretfully.

"Alas...... Running out of options? ”

Lelouch nodded.

"Of course. From what I know about you, you are definitely not someone who will sacrifice yourself for the Empire, you are one of the smartest people in this world, smart people...... They are all afraid of death. ”

Schunezel shrugged helplessly.

"Maybe I'm not as smart as you think. However, I would prefer that you consider other options, and I can meet your requirements for more. The price is the unconditional surrender of the Black Knights, and Kyoto, Japan, must be tried by its own country, and of course the final sentence will definitely be hanging.

And you, I won't ask you about your identity, your past, or your actions. You can continue your life in any country in the world, I promise, the past is gone. But to be honest, I would prefer you to work for me, and there will never be enough talent, especially if you are a million-strong enemy.

You can have a new identity and a new beginning in the empire, whether it is to expand the territory or to lead a side, it is not a problem, you will never be compromised by your talents, and if necessary, of course, I will also help. This is not a condition, it is my own request. ”

Lelouch continued.

"No, I understand you, I approve of you. No one but you can push me to this point. The reason why you have acted like a fierce and undaunted person is because you know that no matter what promise I make now, I will definitely break my promise in the end, and you think I will definitely kill you.

You are making a pretense to live and die with the empire precisely to fight for your own living space, add chips for yourself, and advance and retreat. But in reality, none of us are the kind of people who would put our lives at the table. ”

Schunezel clapped his hands.

"Very interesting reasoning."

Lelouch finally took a step back, if he really killed Honezel. Britannia might really be desperate to come and take over Japan, and there would be some leeway if he was let back.

"So why don't you even think it's a draw? I can give you an evacuation plan that absolutely guarantees your safety, but you also have to agree to my terms. ”

Xiu Zaizer couldn't help but laugh.

"Tie? If the Black Knights occupied Japan, monopolized the Fuji Sakurashi mine, and held the survival of the whole world in their hands, and the most important piece of the empire's territory was cut off, and hundreds of thousands of horses were lost here, then it can also be called a 'tie'...... So how does that count as your 'victory'? ”

Lelouch was helpless, the other party was really a person who didn't want to let go.

"Schunezel, you just said you would help me, right? Fulfill my dreams in the Empire? ”

"Yes."

Hearing the change in the other party's words, the smile on Shonezel's face became even stronger.

"What if my ambition was to 'destroy the empire'?"

"In this way, we have nothing to talk about, but I believe that there is nothing that cannot be solved."

Although the other party's words were rude, Xiu Zaizer knew that this was a precursor to showing weakness, and quietly gave the other party a step.

"No, there are really things in this world that can't be solved. You see, even as the prime minister, you can't go against the emperor's will, can you? Not all of the Emperor's orders are correct, but you have to obey his will.

You have to spend your talents in the arrogant battle with the Emperor, and you have to wait for the day to come in a stoic way to create your ideal world. Even if you know that you are ten times more intelligent than the emperor. ”

Schunezel's brow furrowed slightly.

Confused, disappointed.

What is it?

I once thought that there would be no "opponent" in the world, how could I say such things?

Such a childish provocation is not even a struggle, but it is like a child lying on the ground and sprinkling, it is really ......

“…… It's ugly. ”

Lelouch chuckled.

"yes, I think so too, that man is too ugly."

Honezel stopped Lelouch from speaking.

"Shut up. If His Majesty the Emperor knew every move here. Not only will you not be able to save yourself, but you will cut off your own way of life. ”

"It's for the best."

Lelouch smiled imperceptibly, took a deep breath, and took off his mask.

"Lu... Rash...... Lelouch?! ”

Unable to laugh anymore, he looked at Lelouch in shock, his eyes wide.

That younger brother who was extremely smart since childhood, how could he not remember!

However, due to the death of his mother, he was eventually sent to Japan with his sister.

Terrible fellow, although the last time they saw him was seven or eight years ago, but at that time he was already quite embryonic and excellent, still gave him a heavy sense of oppression.

Lelouch ...... Still alive?

Already this big?

That's it...... It's that he can't be wrong.

Although his personality has changed drastically, his ability to treat "rules" as nothing and point directly at the king when he plays chess has not changed at all.

He finally knew why Yuffie and Cornelia had agreed to join the United States of Japan.

It is absolutely inseparable from Lelouch.

Knowing so...... Why............ Am I laughing?

A genuine, irrepressible smile.

Is that so?

Seeds of Trouble...... Mars, which I thought had been extinguished a long time ago, drifted across the ocean......

Finally...... Here, in today...

Bloomed......

Lelouch, you're still alive......

The world is finally getting interesting.

Thank you.

Sure enough, everyone is looking for their own hope.