Chapter 1702
This favor can never be repaid!
Chapter 1702 This favor can never be repaid!
After assisting Clovis with his affairs as Chief of Staff for a day, Lelouch, exhausted, returned home and was about to ask Nunnally where she was, as was his habit, when he was shocked to see a small, thin figure carefully supporting herself against the wall, being looked after by her maid, Sakiko Shinozaki, as she walked towards the door.
"Nanali... Nanali?!"
Lelouch felt as if he had been struck by lightning, his entire body stiff, yet a strong impulse drove him to rush to Nunnally as fast as he could and pull her into his arms.
"Brother. Look, I can stand up now."
Nunnally felt the familiar warmth, raised her little face, and smiled at Lelouch.
"What happened? Nanali, what's wrong with you all of a sudden..."
Lelouch, who is usually exceptionally intelligent, was at a loss for words at this moment.
"It was Colonel Ming of the Earth Federation Forces. After obtaining Miss Nunnally's permission, Colonel Ming injected Miss Nunnally with a medical drug that was said to be able to make her stand up again."
"Saki Shinohara said respectfully."
"Yes! It was Mr. Ming who helped me stand up. Although I'm still a little unsteady on my feet, if the treatment goes smoothly, Mr. Ming also promised me that he would be able to see the world with my own eyes again."
Nanali wore a hopeful smile, and her voice couldn't help but ring with excitement.
"Really? Really? That would be wonderful."
Lelouch was incredibly clever.
The reason why Nanali underwent such a dramatic change, was able to stand up again, and even had the hope of seeing the light again.
All of this was brought about by He Ming.
At the same time, it was also the reward for his willingness to serve under He Ming and be at his beck and call.
However, this reward is too heavy.
Suppressing his inner turmoil, Lelouch knelt down and embraced Nunnally once more, murmuring to himself repeatedly.
"That's wonderful! That's wonderful! Nanali! You'll soon be able to see again."
"Hmm! I'm going to take a good look at my brother's face then! I want to see how it differs from how he looked when he was little!"
Nunnally's words brought tears to Lelouch's eyes, but he held them back and could only silently hug his sister tightly.
This reward was a heavy burden, but it was a great favor that Lelouch had no choice but to accept.
Back on the Gara Building, CC looked left and right, up and down, scrutinizing the name over and over again.
He Ming frowned as he processed the documents Rosamia had sent and handed them over to her to handle.
"What are you looking at? If you have time, you can go to the cafeteria and see if they have your favorite pizza on today's menu?"
He Ming had a pile of documents to process right next to him, and he didn't have time to play bickering games with CC.
No. I don't want pizza today.
CC shook her head, pulled over a chair, and sat down next to He Ming. Before she could even reach for the document, He Ming slapped it away.
"Non-military personnel are strictly prohibited from accessing classified documents! Allowing you to stay in this room is already the limit."
He Ming said coldly.
CC touched her slightly reddened right hand, snorted coldly, and looked at Rosamia, who was still there and secretly laughing to herself.
"Rosamia, can I borrow some of your clothes?"
Rosamia suppressed her smile, glanced at He Ming's expression out of the corner of her eye, and then spoke seriously.
"I'm very sorry, Ms. CC. Military uniforms are strictly prohibited from being lent out."
"you!"
CC was stunned. It was obvious that the two of them were acting against him, trying to trick him into joining the punishment.
But, fine!
CC admitted it.
"Colonel Ming, could you make some arrangements for me? Whether it's handling documents or learning to pilot a mobile suit, just give me a Federation Army identity." "Are you deciding to join the Federation Army, or are you going to be punished?"
He Ming looked at CC with amusement.
These days, CC swaggered around on the Garuda, or followed He Ming around aimlessly. He Ming thought CC would be thick-skinned and able to withstand the stares from those around her.
"Is there a difference? But if I had a choice, I'd add punishment."
CC rolled her eyes and made her choice.
"Okay. But at the very least, you have to pass the S-level MS simulation test. Rosamia, take Miss CC to experience the punishment simulation program."
"Yes! Colonel!"
Suddenly, CC felt a chill creep up from the soles of her feet, making her shiver.
"It's just a simulation program, no big deal."
CC is stubborn and persistent.
"If you think of MS as those toy KMFs, then you're sorely mistaken. By the way, the S-rank MS simulation combat exam is based on my combat records from three years ago. So, please give it a good experience!"
He Ming raised his hand to indicate that the two could leave, while also looking expectantly at CC.
"I'm really looking forward to your performance, Ms. CC."
Now CC finally understood where this chill was coming from!
Since Clovis raised the banner of righteousness, the situation in the entire Pacific has become increasingly tense.
The Holy Britannian Empire, which firmly holds the west coast of North America and even several key islands in the eastern Pacific, is constantly mobilizing its fleet in an attempt to stop the attack launched by Clovis, which is supported by the Earth Federation Forces.
However, with Lelouch's help, Clovis was not in such a hurry to launch an attack. Instead, he chose to cooperate with the Pacific Fleet, which was carrying out a certain operation under the instruction of someone.
Suddenly, the situation in the Pacific Ocean became extremely volatile, putting all the forces involved in the conflict in a precarious position.
The third Tokyo metropolitan area, deep underground.
NERV headquarters, conference room.
Fuyutsuki Kosuke is explaining the current situation in the Pacific Ocean to Gendo Ikari.
"Commander, the war situation in the Pacific has intensified recently due to the Third Prince Clovis's rebellion. In the foreseeable future, the Third Prince Clovis, who has joined forces with the Earth Federation Forces, is likely to use the many islands in the Pacific as a springboard to launch a counterattack against North America."
"At the same time, it can also cooperate with the Earth Federation Forces, which are currently guarding the gateway to South America in the Caribbean Sea, to launch a pincer attack on the Holy Britannian Empire. According to our general staff's prediction, this battle will probably be a protracted war of attrition."
"No. This is not a protracted war of attrition."
Gendo Ikari spoke slowly, his glasses reflecting the light.
"You and the General Staff have overlooked a crucial factor. That man won't let this war drag on. Given the chance, he will definitely end this war in the shortest possible time."
Yukiko's expression changed slightly.
He knew exactly who the man Gendo Ikari was talking about was.
I never expected Gendo Ikari to have such a high opinion of that person.
"Vice Commander. Begin testing in 72 hours! We must find the truth before the war in the Pacific breaks out."
Fuyutsuki Kosuke immediately responded seriously.
"Yes, Commander. But, Shinji Ikari?"
“Send someone to the garrison base and bring him back. He’s made enough of a fuss! Get him to settle down, obey orders, become the pilot of Unit 01, and then become part of the Human Instrumentality Project.”
"Okay! I'll make the arrangements right now! However, conflicts with the garrison are inevitable. Then..."
"No, there's no need to worry. I'm afraid Colonel Ming foresaw this. You just need to arrange for someone to bring Shinji Ikari over."
"Understood, Commander!"
(End of this chapter)