Chapter 30: Deep hatred.

Chiburijima Island, 10:30 am

Zero and Cornelia were facing each other, surrounded by his followers, in the center of the camp.

"Did you enjoy the walk?" Asked the masked, ironic.

"Fuck you, Zero!" The woman retorted nervously.

"But now let's get down to business."

" Are you going to get me raped by your men again, like tonight?"

"Tamaki and Kento acted without my knowledge, violating my orders."

"I know ... Anyway, what are you going to do with me?"

"I need your help!"

"For what?"

"My best pilot Kallen Kozuki was killed in cold blood tonight."

"Who did it?"

"The same person who instigated Tamaki and Kento to rape you. Now she is a prisoner in a tent."

"And I should replace her, right? I mean Kallen."

"Exact."

"Why should I accept?"

"To fight aliens, of course. Also a little while ago, the emperor of Britannia offered an alliance to Europia, the Chinese Federation, Australia and us Black Knights to fight the invaders."

"And you intend to accept?"

"Obvious. By the way, you will have to contact Tokyo and get the British forces to move here. "

"And why should I do it?"

"Area 11 is on the verge of collapse, only Honshu is still in the hands of your troops, and it will be for a short while. My goal is to make this archipelago an impregnable fortress against aliens. They may not trust me, but they will listen to you. "

Initially the woman was silent, then nodded.

"I accept."

"Well. Follow me, there is suitable equipment on the submarine."


Tokyo, 10:45 am

"The situation is desperate ... At this rate Tokyo will fall!" Darlton said, alarmed.

"Is there no way to repel the invaders?" Euphemia asked.

"Unfortunately no. And we are isolated from the motherland, also under attack."

"We are passed off, then."

"I'm afraid so ... We have no escape."

At that moment the two were joined by General Bartley, who said:

"We are receiving a communication from the island of Chiburijima!"

"From whom?" Andreas asked.

"Princess Cornelia!"

So she's still alive!

Euphy thought, breathing a sigh of relief.


When they arrived in the communications room, the three saw, on the monitor, the figure of Princess Cornelia staring at them impassively.

"Sister! Luckily you're fine! I was afraid you were dead!" Euphemia exclaimed.

"In fact, I risked death ... But now listen to me, there is no time for pleasantries. On the island, the Black Knights have set up a base camp, and intend to make the Oki archipelago a fortress against aliens. What's the situation in Tokyo? "

"We are one step away from defeat." Darlton explained.

"As I feared ... Collect as many British soldiers and civilians as possible, then join me here!"

"And what about the Eleven ... Indeed, the Japanese?"

"Their fate doesn't concern me, and it shouldn't interest you too."

"Now it's not like that anymore, princess ... Your father has abolished the numbers system, so now they have the same rights as the British." Darlton informed her.

Initially stunned, Cornelia shook her hand carelessly.

"Save what you can, but keep in mind that we have to avoid overcrowding here."

"Suzaku is there with you?" Euphy asked.

"I have no news of Sergeant Major Kururugi. As far as I know, he may already be dead by now, as he was attacked by a flock of enemy fighters. Professor Loyd and his assistant Cecile also lost their lives ... Avalon was shot down. "

"I understand ..." Said the pink-haired girl, in a sad tone.

"This is not the time for long faces, undo your ass from Tokyo and join me on the island, have I been clear?"

"Yup."

Communication ended.


If my father made a similar decision, it means that the situation is worse than expected...

Cornelia thought.

"Do you feel better now?" Lelouch asked her.

"Magnificently ... Guilford is dead, Euphy is in Tokyo, and humanity risks slavery or annihilation."

"If we join forces, humanity will be saved."

"Easy to say ... But doing it is another matter."

Her brother smiled, placing a hand on her shoulder.

"This defeatist attitude is not worthy of your title of goddess of victory."

She took it and chased it away.

"And your bloody hands aren't worthy to touch me. Too many Britons have lost their lives because of you, starting with Clovis."

He looked at her, dumbfounded.

"What is it, did you expect a loving hug? If I am with you, it is only because I have no other choice. Under normal circumstances I would have killed you! "

"Would you kill your own brother?"

"Without hesitation. Every affection I felt for you vanished when I found out that you are Zero."

"I understand…"

"Now leave me alone!"

Although unwillingly, Lelouch obeyed.


Lhasa, 10:00 am

"Are the Great Eunuchs dead?"

"Unfortunately yes, Shinku. The bunker they were in was destroyed by an enemy aircraft."

"We didn't even know where they were, how did they find them?"

Zhou shook her head.

"I have no idea."

Shinku ran a hand over his face nervously.

"Now who's going to take the lead? The empress is only a child ... "

"You are the most suitable for this purpose."

"I?"

"Exact."

"I am a mere officer ..."

"You have exceptional gifts, you are a valiant fighter, and you are loyal to the empress. This may be enough."

Shinku sighed, not considering himself fit for the heavy task ahead.

"I will do everything in my power to defend our homeland."

Zhou smiled as he heard that phrase.

"I am proud of you, my dear Shinku."

Having said that, he ran a hand over his chest and kissed him on the lips.