How…how could this be…
Looking at the burning town in front of them, the constant sound of artillery fire and the faint sound of bullets fired from automatic rifles, the war had completely begun!
The two young youths were completely shocked by the bloody massacre in front of them! Bullets mercilessly shot into people's bodies, splattering blood. Was this the aesthetics of violence?!
Lelouch was awoken by these terrifying scenes. To be able to recover from a mental blow in a short period of time, he had the potential to be an assassin. This was Saya Alice's evaluation of Lelouch. If he received professional training, he would definitely…
"Return to the villa immediately! Vermillion Bird!" Lelouch immediately grabbed the stunned Vermilion Bird by the shoulder and ran towards the villa.
" How could this be…" The Vermilion Bird could not believe what was happening. Although they knew that war would break out, they still couldn't believe what they were seeing. This was human nature. Everything would leave a trace of beautiful reverie.
The Vermilion Bird couldn't help but recall what had happened that day.
Teng Tang stood in front of the Vermilion Bird's father, Black Tortoise.
There was a long silence.
There were at least three cigarette butts in the ashtray on the table. Of course, it wasn't Tengtang who drew it. He did not drink or smoke. The middle-aged man in front of the owner of the house had drawn them.
He pulled down the curtains, and the room was completely illuminated by artificial light.
As expected of the world-famous Shumu family, the interior decoration could be said to be luxurious. There were thick bookshelves on both sides of the room. It was filled with books that gave people a solemn feeling. The fur on the carpet under his feet was very long, and the sofa that Fujido was sitting on was obviously made of real leather. The non-Japanese style of decoration was probably his own taste. He was originally a westernized person who did not conform to his native land. He heard that she had a lot of experience studying abroad. It was said that he was able to sit in the position of prime minister not because of his family's power, but because of his international feeling. As for whether it was true or not, Teng Tang did not know.
Teng Tang sat on the sofa and finally finished reading the information that was handed to him.
He took a deep breath.
Then, he said quietly.
[Is this information true?]
Teng Tang tried his best not to show the intense emotions in his heart.
The man sitting in front nodded coldly.
"If this information is inaccurate, I will have no choice but to fire all of our spies.」
After saying that, the man, who was also the Japanese Prime Minister Xuanwu Shuki, smiled.
He knew exactly what Teng Tang was thinking.
"What are you still surprised about, Fujido? You, who are known as the iron wall of the western military.」
"The other party is a rare tyrant in history, a tiger and wolf that craves blood. The ninety-eighth Emperor of Britain, Sharulu-J-Britain, wasn't a surprise to anyone who knew that man.」
Black Tortoise said. He wasn't a man who would always be tactful.
"Although it was only for a period of time, when our country leaned towards the European Union and the Chinese Federation, we could see that the situation would become like this.」
[What about the countermeasures?]
"According to the other party's official statement, a temporary military exercise is currently being held in the East Indian Ocean. We will also carry out the corresponding actions. They had already sent reinforcements to the command center and issued instructions for emergency simulation training.」
[That won't do. Instead, it will give the enemy an excuse."
Teng Tang directly called him an enemy.
"Demonstrations against the exercise may become the fuse of war.」
"Or rather, it will definitely become like that. Don't get it wrong, Fujido. The other party had already come over to pick a fight. And it was before we said yes or no. At this point, there was no point in thinking about what if.」
Black Tortoise said mercilessly and laughed again.
"Originally, it was none other than myself who designed this.」
Teng Tang looked at the face speechlessly.
Black Tortoise stopped laughing.
He stared back at Teng Tang with his murky eyes.
[Are you still normal? That's what your expression says, Fujido.] Oh, normal? Indeed, I may have lost myself. That's right, once war breaks out, Japan will never be able to defeat Britain. Definitely. It was like an ant challenging a giant with a needle knife.」
"Sawazaki and the others who are in charge of military affairs believed me and are honestly strengthening the defense line. However, that was the truth. In fact, Britain will invade our country tomorrow, and Japan will soon be defeated.」
At that time.
Teng Tang placed his hand in front of his chest.
He touched the buttons of his military uniform with his fingers.
It was an unconscious action.
Teng Tang didn't care about that and said.
[Knowing that I will lose]
he asked cautiously.
"Sir, why did you let the situation worsen to this extent?」
[What are you talking about?]
Black Tortoise shrugged.
A sinister smile appeared on his frowning face again.
[I should say, I don't know what you're talking about. Fujido, are you saying that I used the mass media to create a domestic anti-British fishing vessel? Or did they simply listen to the flowery words of the European Union and the Chinese Federation? Or did he deliberately manipulate the distribution rate of sakuradite to anger Britain?」
" Including all of those."
Instead of saying that Teng Tang's gaze was sharp, it was more like killing intent.
A dangerous killing intent gushed out of his body.
that's certainly
He couldn't let that youth see the other side of Teng Tang.
Black Tortoise seemed to hate Teng Tang's killing intent. He gently waved his hands and turned his back. However, the smile did not disappear.
He looked to the side and said mockingly.
"You have no right to blame me, Fujido. He pretended to be my confidant and close to my son, but once he saw the other party, he planned to plot against me. What right do you have to blame me?」
「! What did you say?"
[It was Kirihara who instructed you, right?]」
Teng Tang's broad shoulders shook.
Black Tortoise looked at him.
" The old man's method is still the same. It's easy to see through. Or do you really think I don't know? Forget it. You're my spy. That's why you approached me and entered my house. No, it's not just you. All the prime ministers of this country will bear the same burden. Forced to carry it."
At this moment, Black Tortoise's tone became a little disgusted.
"It's called freedom and democracy, but it's actually just an empty shell. In the end, the country remained the same as it was sixty years ago before it was defeated in the war. A small group of monster-like bigots held power. Yes, the country was just that kind of structure. But if that's the case "
Black Tortoise picked up the cigarette box on the table.
He took out a cigarette and lit it.
Purple smoke that resembled snakes floated in the room.
In this room, Black Tortoise smoked the only cheap ordinary cigarette and laughed again.
He smiled and looked at Teng Tang again.
[If that's the case, Kirihara doesn't have to be the one in power, right? Yes, a pair, Tengtang."
an instant
A terrifying chill struck Teng Tang's back.
Something flashed through his mind like lightning.
[You, don't tell me…]
Teng Tang couldn't help but stand up from the sofa.
[Did you sell Japan to Britain for that? Just to expand his power, he would start a useless war and live as a lackey of a foreign country?」
Black Tortoise did not answer.
He didn't answer and just smiled.
[Are you going to kill me? Tengtang."
[You can't do it. You didn't receive such an order from Kirihara. Moreover, even Kirihara was unable to change the current situation.」
Teng Tang clenched his fists.
Like a rock, this kind of performance was too imprecise.
It was hard, and it was a weapon that could kill.
Black Tortoise glared at the fist and snorted.
Then, Black Tortoise suddenly changed the topic.
"Speaking of which, it's a gift from Britannia, who I keep in my house.」
「！」
[Then we can only deal with it here. This was what the other party had hoped for.」
[What did you say?]
[It wasn't their father's instructions. After all, he was not that cold-blooded. However, what was terrifying was the factional strife within the family. If they were alive, there would be people over there who would feel uncomfortable no matter what.」
Another piece of the puzzle was embedded.
"Is that your trade partner? Using the lives of two children in exchange for the position of governor of this country that was about to become a subsidiary territory?」
[How is that possible?] They weren't generous businessmen. That was just a side effect. However, it was a pretty good promise.」
"Although death after being involved in war is a cliché, it is an easy to understand script. Besides, I'm not so good as to follow his wishes to that extent. I'll leave one alive and use that as a distraction. At least after the matter was over, it could be used as a guarantee to prevent them from breaching the contract.」
「」
[The girl will be the deposit for the transaction.」
As he spoke, Black Tortoise's expression relaxed again.
He licked his upper lip with his tongue, which had turned yellow from the smoke. It licked its tongue like an ugly lizard in front of its prey.
At that time, Teng Tang noticed it for the first time.
The face of the man sitting in front of her. No, it was that body.
It exuded a ghastly aura that was completely out of the norm, and a turbid desire that far exceeded it.
Black Tortoise still maintained a sinister smile on his face.
[To be honest, I would really sell her to the brothel over there.] However, with compassion in mind, I will personally guide her on her way. What do you think, Fujido?"
[You]
Teng Tang was speechless.
[What?]
"Also, I'll give you a choice. Although the time is very short, it has been hard on you to be the bodyguard of my unfilial son. In the future, you can choose to abandon Kirihara and obey my orders, or you can sleep in the underground of the Shuki family.」
Black Tortoise snapped his fingers.
At the same time, a few men in black appeared from the shadows of the thick bookcase. They should have been waiting there since the beginning.
He didn't even have time to react.
The cold muzzle of the gun was pointed at Teng Tang.
The young man ran.
The Vermilion Bird's face was stiff and ashen. He only focused on running on the stone steps.
The Vermilion Bird did not enjoy running as it usually did. Instead, it seemed to be being chased by something, as if it hated being crushed by something. It kept running on the road.
Somewhere in his heart was thinking, but somewhere else was not thinking.
However, that terrifying thing gradually became a reality.
In fact, the Vermilion Bird hadn't completely overheard the conversation between Teng Tang and his father. First of all, even if he listened, he probably wouldn't even understand half of it.
The war with Britain had begun.
The dispute between the two people's country and their hometown began
In that case, what would happen to the two of them?
The adults around the Vermilion Bird called them hostages behind their backs. There were also people who enthusiastically advised him.
Young Master Vermilion Bird.
Don't be friends with the children of Britain anymore.
Needless to say, the Vermilion Bird did not listen to those words at all. He thought that it had nothing to do with him and was a matter of the adult world. Because it really didn't matter. He didn't care about countries or wars. It was meaningless to them. No need. It had nothing to do with the things between them.
He had always thought so.
No, it was his own wish.
However, that was not the case.
It was related. Rather than saying that it was related, it was more like karma.
Hostages, hostages, the children sent by Britain in order to be friendly with Japan. However, the war between Britain and Japan began. Britain was attacking.
Why?
They were clearly here. It's the prince and princess, right? Why was she abandoned? Should he abandon them? Aren't they the emperor's children? It should be a very impressive identity, right? Shouldn't they be protecting them? They were not powerful at all. Very weak. They were really weak here. Why? He died. If they betrayed, the hostages would be killed. He would definitely be killed. He would definitely be killed. Kill, kill, be killed. Why? Why?
His mind was in a mess.
Clang! Clang!
He felt like vomiting. There was anger and confusion.
The Vermilion Bird was pulled by Lelouch and ran like a zombie. He listened to his heart telling him that running wouldn't help, and continued to run.
Black Tortoise lay on the sofa, his face still twisted with a smile.
A dark smile. Dark satisfaction.
Suddenly, the phone in the room rang. The blue light on the outside line did not light up.
It was an insider. Black Tortoise smiled and slowly picked up the receiver.
[It's me.]
The other end of the phone said something in a muffled voice.
The smile on Black Tortoise's face instantly disappeared.
Black Tortoise put out the cigarette in the ashtray and stood up with the receiver.
He walked to the window and used his fingers to slightly open the curtains.
[How many people are there?]
Black Tortoise asked, and the other end of the receiver answered the question.
The Black Tortoise fell silent.
then
[Humph. You're really not simple, Fujido."
Black Tortoise said the name of the person who was no longer here and smiled again.
[Very good. He didn't care about him. It was just that the owner had heard the hounds 'screams. Kirihara, it seems that you are more suspicious than I thought.」
Black Tortoise's finger left the curtain.
[Ah ah. He probably even used a listening device. It would be best if Teng Tang could go back obediently. There was no need to give the other party an excuse.」
As he spoke, he began to move.
He slowly took a step or two towards the door of the study.
[The reservation was disrupted? Hmph, idiot. If he dared to step into this house, he would be digging his own grave instead. That monster isn't that useless, Ashford? So that was the connection. However, if the hound returned, there would be nothing he could do. Compared to that humph humph, right. If I create a fait accompli now, I won't be the one kneeling and begging for mercy. It's going to take a long time, old monster. When that girl lost her life, your world ended."
Five steps, six steps.
However, at that time…
Before Black Tortoise's hand could touch it, the door suddenly opened without warning.
The startled Black Tortoise pressed the receiver.
A murderous gaze stared at him through the crack in the door.
Standing in front of the sharp sight is
A small figure. She was wearing a faded white jacket and navy blue pants.
It's better to call that innocent face than to call it vigorous.
Black Tortoise heaved a sigh of relief. However, at the same time, he felt anger and doubt.
At the most important moment, he was interrupted by someone he did not expect.
" What's the matter, Vermilion Bird?"
The young man stared at Black Tortoise. His eyes were strangely calm.
"I asked you what's the matter. Dad, I'm very busy." No matter how he asked, there was no answer. Black Tortoise clicked his tongue and let go of the phone.
[It's me, no, it's nothing.] I'll call you right away. Don't act rashly."
Black Tortoise hung up after giving a brief instruction. Then, he turned impatiently to the young man's biological son.
For some reason, his son's left hand was hidden behind his back. Black Tortoise did not care much and shouted loudly.
No.
He was about to speak.
[Vermillion Bird]
[Father]
Their voices overlapped.
[Oh.]
" Please, Father." The Vermilion Bird said as he walked into the study. The voice lacked emotion.
[Please stop the war.]
In an instant, Black Tortoise was stunned. It was completely unexpected. Black Tortoise looked at the approaching youth seriously.
[What did you say?]
[Please.] the Vermilion Bird said again.
[Please do not attack them.]
Black Tortoise's expression changed. The eyes under the swollen eyelids contained a sharpness as if they were looking at an enemy. However, this was only for a moment. Black Tortoise's expression quickly returned to normal.
"What are you talking about? Did you fall asleep?" The Black Tortoise said as he walked past the Vermillion Bird.
However, to his surprise, his arm was pulled back forcefully.
[Oh.]
" Please, Father."
Black Tortoise wanted to shake off the hand that was grabbing him. However, he was unable to break free. The Vermilion Bird held onto him tightly, not intending to let go.
[Please.]
Facing the repeated words, Black Tortoise finally lost his temper.
[How long-winded!]
This time, he really swung his arm. At the same time that his son's hand left, a voice sounded.
There was a crisp sound.
It seemed like the Vermilion Bird was hiding something.
The Black Tortoise did not confirm this, nor did it speak to the kneeling Vermilion Bird. It prepared to leave.
Perhaps. That might be a sign of his guilt. Just for herself, she had taken away the existence of her son's only friend. However, it was precisely that hesitation…
He had completely taken away the brilliant future of the man named Xuanwu. He felt the Vermilion Bird standing up behind him. Black Tortoise ignored him and prepared to leave the room.
At that moment.
the Vermilion Bird said in a low voice.
"If that's the case, I can't let my father leave this place.」
The Black Tortoise finally turned around. At that time.
It pierced.
A very annoying voice entered Black Tortoise's ears.
It was as if he had trampled the worms crawling on the ground.
It was as if someone had forced their hand into the rotting clay.
That was the sound. Moreover, there was a sharp pain coming from his abdomen. Even though the center of his body was turning cold, the burning impact from the destruction of his nerves was spreading out.
[Wow! Wu, ah! Vermilion Bird, you!
[I can't let you go out.]
The last Prime Minister of Japan, who was supposed to be the true ruler of the country, heard this.
It was those incomprehensible words.
The silence continued.
He could only hear the ticking of a clock somewhere outside.
After an unknown period of time, from somewhere-
There was the sound of the door slamming.
When Teng Tang stepped into the room, everything was already over.
It was already after everything had ended.
The thick carpet was covered in black blood.
Even so, the liquid could not be absorbed by the blanket. The tip of the fur reflected the light of the fluorescent lamp unpleasantly.
In the center of the pool of blood, the man rolled his eyes and died.
Xuanwu had been the Prime Minister of Japan's man until a moment ago, but now, he had become a piece of meat that was about to rot into a skeleton...
Then, not far away. In a corner of the room.
As a pure Japanese, the young man with light hair sat on the ground.
The young man hugged his knees and lowered his head as if he was afraid of something or rejecting something.
The white lining jacket and the navy blue skirt were dyed red by the splashing blood.
yes
It was the blood of the man called father.
Further away, Teng Tang's sword was pulled out and thrown on the ground. The saber that should have been placed in the training hall was thrown there.
He probably heard a sound.
The young man slowly raised his head.
[Teacher]
His lifeless eyes looked at Teng Tang, who was standing at the door of the room.
[Teacher]
However, Teng Tang didn't answer.
It was obvious that the young man was about to break down. But even so, he was still unable to speak. Even Fujido, who was a pure soldier and had witnessed death with his own eyes, was shocked by the miserable scene before him. Even though he knew that it was a cruel betrayal for the young man, he still had nothing to say.
Therefore, Teng Tang wasn't the one who spoke.
[Have you drawn your sword?]
A certain figure walked into the room behind Teng Tang.
A short old man wearing a tea green kimono.
Although it was short, its presence was strong and its movements were very agile. Even the sound of the walking stick hitting the ground was powerful and could not be ignored.
The air floating around his body could tightly grasp the other party's consciousness.
[Kirihara Duke.]
"After receiving your contact, I sent my men over. I didn't expect this to happen. Teng Tang, although I don't know the details of what happened, you should be responsible for it.」
[Yes.]
"Then, you should first fulfill your duty. No matter what, it couldn't end like this.」
The old man's voice contained a majesty that even Teng Tang could not defy.
" Shumu's death will be concealed for a while. Usually, it was fine, but now was not the time. The country was in danger. It's hard to brush it off, so you'll take over the command. I grant you this authority."
[Is that possible?]
[As long as I'm here. However, I can't change the outcome of what happened to Pivot Wood when he was alive.」
The old man finished his sentence and ignored Teng Tang. She threw him aside and walked into the room fearlessly.
In that strange space, only the old man remained calm.
He stopped in front of the young Vermillion Bird who was sitting in the corner of the room.
The old man called out quietly.
"Your name is Pinnacle Vermilion Bird, right, young man?」
The Vermilion Bird looked into the distance.
[Young man, you drew your sword.] That was already a fact that could not be changed.」
The Vermilion Bird did not react.
[Once the knife is pulled out, it cannot be sheathed without blood.] Let me make it clear, your blade has not been sheathed.」
The Vermilion Bird did not reply.
"Yes, even if you killed your father with your own hands, your sword still hasn't returned to its sheath. Your eyes say so. Your own blood and body say so. Then the rest is up to you to return to your sheath. You decide what to choose. How will you atone for the blood you've shed now and the blood you'll continue to shed in the future?」
Teng Tang immediately understood what the old man was trying to say.
Because he served the old man all year round.
But because of this, Teng Tang couldn't stop the old man's words.
[Kill yourself here.]
The Vermilion Bird's body reacted for the first time.
the old man continued coldly.
[Let me tell you something else. If you can't even do this, there's no place for you in this world. You don't even have the value of living. Remember this well."
He really didn't know how powerful that sentence was.
The Vermilion Bird suddenly stood up shakily. Even though the thin figure seemed to be sleepwalking, the Vermilion Bird still stood up and took a step forward. He staggered out of the room.
Teng Tang, who was standing at the door, stole a glance at the old man. The old man nodded slightly. Teng Tang bowed and chased after the youth.
It started to rain outside. Dripping raindrops drenched the Vermilion Bird's hair, shoulders, and arms.
His clothes were not the blood-stained lining jacket from earlier. Instead, it was a very ordinary shirt. Teng Tang helped him bathe and change his clothes. However, these things were completely meaningless to the Vermilion Bird. He had no memory at all.
The Vermilion Bird stood in the rain and looked up at the building in front of him. In the darkness, there was only a lonely light that appeared like salvation.
In a small hut.
The Vermilion Bird stared at it. Finally, he turned around. She didn't look back. The respect in her heart, the respect she had for the man she called her father, was gone tonight. Everything was peaceful…
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" It's…It's over…It's over…" the Vermilion Bird muttered as he was pulled by Lelouch.
[What are you talking about? Vermilion Bird?" Lelouch's speed did not slow down at all. Instead, it became faster and faster. The Vermilion Bird felt that his legs were starting to ache and tremble, but he did not care. He allowed Lelouch to drag him along as he ran.
[Lelouch.] I don't
At this moment, the Vermilion Bird's voice was mixed with tears for the first time.
Words that he could not endure, no, words that he had forgotten to endure, gushed out from the depths of the Vermilion Bird's throat.
[I]
「！？」
[I, I will never use my power for myself again.]
[Vermilion…Vermilion Bird?]
[Absolutely not. You can't use Lelouch."
This was what it meant.
Pulled out, no, it was the end of the blade that could not be sheathed after being pulled out.
The rain was heavy.
When Lelouch returned to the bungalow and told Naoto and the others, they were all shocked. Lelouch packed up his clothes and money impatiently and left the place quickly.
When Lulu Xiu saw Na Nali's innocent face, he swore in his heart that no matter what the price was, he would not let Na Nali suffer the slightest bit of harm!
Inside the battleship, the beautiful woman in military uniform with long, mysterious purple hair was restless. The soldiers he had sent out had yet to receive any news about Lelouch and Na Nali. Looking down at the broken walls of Japan under the warship, the uneasiness in her heart grew stronger and stronger. She clenched her fists tighter and tighter. She did not even realize that her hands were bloodless.
And Saya Alice, who had been hiding in the dark, secretly assassinated countless agents who wanted Lelouch's life. I can't let anyone hurt him, this child who needs my protection!
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"What's wrong? Aren't you worried about your two cute children? Mariana." It was unknown who the cold-looking girl with long green hair was talking to. If anyone saw her, they would definitely be frightened because there was no one beside her. She was the only one talking to the air with her mouth open.
"You're really not cut out to be a mother.”
"So you know that too. However, I did hug Lelouch when he was young, so I'm really worried.”
"Haha, I'm not overflowed with maternal instincts.”
"Well, don't tell me you think I'm going to snatch Lelouch away and make him my son? Are you jealous? This is really fun…"
After saying that, the green-haired, cold-looking girl blended into the surrounding darkness.
"Hehe, this night will not be peaceful.”
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