People have to bow their heads under the eaves.
Lelouch wanted to refuse but there was no way. He didn’t get GEASS now. Even if he got GEASS, he wouldn’t dare to gamble with Nunnally around.
Of course, Epsilon also gave Lelouch a sweet treat. He used magic to heal Nunnally’s eyes so that she could see the light again. As for the legs, it depends on Lelouch’s performance.
Crossing the [Black Rose] again and returning to his own world, what came into view was a ruin with broken eaves and broken walls, as well as flames that could be seen in the distance, and white tracks that occasionally crossed the sky.
"Come with us, three of you. This is the armored vehicle heading to Ashford Academy."
There was no choice. The three of them could only follow Epsilon’s arrangement, get on the armored vehicle, and drive towards the academy.
Along the way, Euphemia saw many captured Brunitania soldiers with their hands raised, as well as tanks and KMFs with signs of destruction
"Brunitania, which is often in an offensive advantage, has lost like this now. I wonder how my sister is doing."
"That Princess Cornelia has not been captured yet, but whether she is beheaded is also a question of whether my Lord is willing or not. Do you think that hiding in the mobile fortress outside the Tokyo barrier is fine? It’s just an exposed target, and you can hit it anytime you want."
Lelouch’s heart was tense. The battlefield information was transparent, and there was a generation gap in weapons and equipment. It was normal that Princess Cornelia couldn’t beat [Shadow Garden]. What was the purpose of the egg roll emperor Charles?
Lelouch clenched his fists, his nails almost embedded in his palms, but he still tried to keep the surface calm. He knew that in this new situation controlled by Epsilon or Shangguan Wen, any impulsive behavior might bring unpredictable consequences to Nunnally and himself. Euphemia’s worries also touched his heart, but compared to his worries about his sister Cornelia’s safety, he knew that the current priority was to protect Nunnally and find an opportunity to reverse this desperate situation.
Inside the armored vehicle, the atmosphere was heavy and depressing. The scene passing by the window was as bleak as the end of the world, and every scene silently told the cruelty of war. Lelouch’s eyes wandered between the ruins and the flames of war, but he was quickly thinking about countermeasures in his heart.
"We have arrived at Ashford Academy"
Without giving Lelouch more time to think, they arrived here in almost the next quarter of an hour.
[How is this possible? The Black Rose Gate is outside Tokyo, and the academy is in downtown Tokyo. Even taking a helicopter takes 1 hour. Is it a teleportation array? 】
"Please get off the car, all three of you."
Epsilon got off the armored vehicle and asked them to get off together. The three people who got off from the back door saw that many teachers and students were calling the roll of their hometowns. Anyone who gave the wrong information had their head twisted off on the spot, and their spinal cord was pulled out by Astarte.
The students of Ashford Academy had never seen such a cruel and bloody scene, and they couldn’t help but scream.
Bang bang bang!
Epsilon pulledShe took out her pistol and fired three shots at the sky, warning with a cold face:
"Be quiet, all of you. If you want to die, I’ll send you off together. Tell us clearly which family you come from and what your identity is. We have your information here. If you continue to play dumb, you will die!"
Ashford Academy, a place that should be full of knowledge and peace, is now shrouded in a heavy cloud of fear.
The students trembled, and the teachers’ faces were full of fear and helplessness. The whole campus seemed to have turned into a purgatory on earth overnight.
After shocking the group of students, Epsilon cast his eyes on Lelouch and said:
"Lelouch, you have a little prestige among the students, so help manage them. You don’t want your classmates and teachers to end up with no bones left because of their own death, right?"
Naturally, someone in Ashford Academy recognized the three of them.
"It’s Lelouch, Nunnally and Princess Euphemia"
"Why did they get off the Human Union’s car? Were they also captured?"
Lelouch, who was pushed out, had no choice but to step forward and say:
"Classmates, teacher, I am Lelouch-Lamperucci. Here I hope that all the classmates and teachers will tell the truth about themselves for their own safety. Our information was obtained from the principal’s office when the Human Union army occupied the academy. Only by telling the truth can we protect our lives and then reunite safely with our families at home"
After speaking, Lelouch glanced at Euphemia next to him and motioned for her to come up and say a few words. (To read the most exciting novels, go to Faloo Novel Network!)
"Hello everyone, nice to meet you. I am Euphemia-Bunitania. Everyone knows me. I was also captured and became a hostage of the Human Union. Here I can guarantee that everyone will cooperate with the work of the Human Union. I will try my best to protect everyone’s life safety."
As soon as Euphemia’s voice fell, there was a whisper and uneasy commotion among the students. Some people had fear in their eyes, worried about how their fate would be manipulated, while others were confused and tried to find a clue of hope from Lelouch and Euphemia’s expressions.
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But more of a kind of unbelievable emotion – they never thought that the princess who was once high and mighty would now become a pawn in this war like them.
"But, Princess Euphemia,"
A student mustered up the courage and asked with a trembling voice:
"How do we know that the Human Union will keep its promise? What if they…"
Euphemia interrupted him gently but firmly: "I understand everyone’s concerns, but please believe that as the princess of Bunitania and one of the hostages that the Human Union relies on now, I will do my best to ensure everyone’s rights. Moreover, from the current situation, the Human Union has not taken extreme measures against us immediately. What they need is stability and cooperation, which is a struggle for a better future for all of us."
Lelouch took over the conversation, his eyes revealing a calmness and determination beyond his age:
"You are right, what we can do now is to cooperate with them as much as possible, stay calm, and look for a turnaround. Remember, our goal is to return to our families alive, not to resist here in vain and make things worse."
At this time, Epsilon added coldly: "Your attitude of cooperation will directly affect your safety. Don’t forget, this is no longer Ashford Academy, but an area controlled by the [Human Union]. A wise choice will benefit each of you. ”
The students looked at each other, and finally, with the encouragement of Lelouch and Euphemia, and the invisible pressure of Epsilon, most people began to nod slowly, indicating their willingness to cooperate.
Although their hearts were full of anxiety and confusion, at this moment, they seemed to have found a common direction – survival and finding a way home.
As the students gradually calmed down and began to provide personal information as required, Lelouch and Euphemia supervised and assisted on the side to ensure the smooth progress of the process.
Those who hid in the crowd and knew Lelouch’s true identity couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. Lelouch’s behavior could only be regarded as a mild guide. Otherwise, once the [Human Union] failed, everyone related to Lelouch would be liquidated. Now this level is acceptable.
