章節 123: Behind the mask
Within the quiet Kuro no Kishidan headquarters, the atmosphere is heavy and full of tension. Although they have defeated Britain in the battle on Mount Fuji, the scenes of the massacre of thousands of Japanese civilians still make them sad and depressed.
Zero who had ordered Euphemia to kill the Japanese felt guilty when he thought of the wishes and hopes of the old lady and the other Japanese. He's sitting alone in the corner of the room without anyone noticing.
Unlike Zero in his original work that's been through a lot of obstacles where he even killed the father of a friend and also the man who scolded him and the support of C.C. who was always on his side that made his determination strong and would never shake, now Zero or Lelouch are fighting alone and hiding behind a mask with no one truly credible and knowing what kind of burden he carries.
The mask that usually covered his face is now removed, showing a deep expression of sadness. he felt trapped in the great mistake he had made, a mistake that affected not only himself, but also the people he loved.
Lelouch remembered the event, the order given to Euphemia that caused chaos and death. Geass's uncontrollable power has turned into a curse, and now he feels the burden of unbearable sin.
As he drowned in his mind, Kallen happened to walk past the room. She stopped for a moment, feeling a strange presence in the room. As he approached, her eyes widened when she saw the maskless figure who recognized her. "Lelouch?" She asked. She didn't think that Zero who had been so mysterious and always led them in battle was Lelouch.
"Kallen?" Lelouch was nervous when he saw Kallen, he had already used Geass oada kallen so it was impossible to use it again to make Kallen forget this incident.
He thinks he's gonna kill Kallen to cover up his secrets, but if he does this then he'll lose his vital power in the face of Britain.
As Lelouch tried to cover his face with a mask, Kallen stopped him.
"Wait"
"Why do you look so... sad?"
Now Kallen for a moment forgot the question she was going to ask about how Lelouch could be Zero when she saw the sad and depressed face of Lelouche with a scar of tears flowing.
Lelouch remained silent for a moment, trapped between the desire to share and the fear of the consequences of his confession. However, his heart is still fragile because of the events of Euphemia requiring someone to listen and share the burden with him. Besides, he feels he's also using this opportunity to gain Kallen's full trust. When he thinks of using this to get Kallen's full confidence, he can only smile bitterly when he seems to be used to using others as a tool without him realizing it.
With a deep breath, he decided to open himself up. "Kallen, I... I did something very bad."
"Tell me, I'm here to listen." Kallen sat next to him, giving him unconditional support because she knew that something that could make Zero feel so sad and depressed was definitely not a trivial thing.
After a few seconds of silence, Lelouch started his story. He tells about his ability called Geass, how his powers can control others, and how the accidental orders he gave to Euphemia led to unimaginable tragedies. "I never intended to give such an order, but this force is out of control."
Kallen who heard that Lelouch accidentally gave orders that caused the death of thousands of Japanese, was angry.
Kallen stared at Lelouch with burning eyes, her emotions mixed between anger and sadness. "So, you don't just control one person, but you destroy the lives of thousands of people with just one command?!" the voice raised, but she tried to stay calm. "How can you let that power dominate you like that?"
Lelouch bowed down, feeling heavy with every word of Kallen. "I can't control what's going on. It happened so quickly. I... I never meant to do that."
"But you can't keep blaming yourself. Yes, it's a big mistake, but you cannot change the past either. All you have to do now is take responsibility." Kallen touched his shoulder, trying to channel a little calm.
Hearing Kallen's words, Lelouch felt his spirit began to rise again.
"You're right. I have to be responsible, not just for myself, but also for everyone who has been sacrificed. Because the blood has been shed, I will shed more to make all the sacrifices that have been made in vain." Said Lelouch with a strong determination, to create a peaceful world for Nunnaly, he was willing to be the demon king hated by the world.
"Kallen, maybe it's a little late, but will you join me on this bloody road?"Tell Lelouch while wearing back Zero's mask.
Kallen remained silent for a moment, surprised by Lelouch's request. She knew exactly what Lelouch meant by the "blooded road" and how scary it was, but she also realized that he had a strong vision and unwavering determination.
"I... I can't let you go alone," replied Kallen, with a vibrant, but confident voice. "Al I know how dangerous this road is, I cannot let you bear all this burden alone. We've been through a lot together. If you believe in your purpose, then I will stand by your side."
Lelouch looked at Kallen with deep gratitude. "You're really brave, Kallen. I don't know what's going to happen in front of you, but I promise I'll do anything to protect you."
"Lelouch, I trust you, but we have to be careful. Every action we take will have consequences. We need to plan every step carefully."
Lelouch nodded, feeling the strength of Kallen's support. "I know. We can't repeat the mistakes of the past. We have to fight for a better future, even if we have to pay with blood."
He's moving forward, determined to change the world, with Zero's mask on, he's ready to face whatever's coming. "Let's make this world a better place for Nunnaly and everyone we love."
Kallen stands by his side, ready to face any challenge that comes. Together, they step into the darkness, determined to find light at the end of the tunnel, although the price to pay may be higher than they ever imagined.
Note: please tell me, is this grammar better than before?, i use different translate website. please leave a comment
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