Chapter 1791
The First Meeting with Grandpa and Grandson Douzang!
Chapter 1791 The First Meeting with Grandpa and Grandson Kabuto!
(After thinking about it carefully, it seems I forgot about Amaterasu! Oops! With so many people, it's easy to forget.)
"Are you the ones targeted by Doctor Hell?"
Like everyone else, Lelouch, who was wearing a mask, stepped out from the side and looked at Kabuto Juzo and Kabuto Koji.
When Lelouch and Clovis learned that Rosamia and Murasame had previously repelled the Iron Mask Legion sent by Dr. Hell, they promptly sent people to bring the grandfather and grandson to the Governor's Mansion for protection, awaiting further news from He Ming.
From the moment the Garuda took off, the two knew that He Ming had returned from space and was very likely preparing to take over the affairs here.
Therefore, Clovis, following Lelouch's advice, personally received the grandfather and grandson.
"Yes. Are you Lord Lelouch Lamperouge, the Governor's Advisor?"
After being taken to the Governor's Office, Kabuto Juzo did indeed put in a lot of effort to understand the power structure of the First Tokyo urban cluster.
"Hmm, as expected of Dr. Juzo Kabuto. Now, could you tell us why Dr. Hell has set his sights on you? We will make appropriate arrangements accordingly."
"grandfather."
Although Clovis and Lelouch's attitudes were quite amicable, Koji Kabuto had a feeling that things weren't so simple and wanted to stop Juzo Kabuto from revealing the reason.
However, now that things have come to this, how could Kabuto Juzo possibly keep the truth hidden?
Moreover, having lived a long life, Juzo Kabuto's vision extends further than that of the young Koji Kabuto. He vaguely felt that Clovis and Lelouch were not people who could truly make up their minds.
The reason they proactively inquired about the reason was probably because they wanted to use this achievement to curry favor with certain individuals.
This was something that Juzo Kabuto didn't care about.
If they could get help, it would be far better than their grandson, Dou Jia'er, desperately trying to find a way to perform a ritual.
"The thing is..."
However, before he could speak, a commotion arose outside.
Amidst the guards' shouts, the shadows cast by the group as they shielded themselves from the sunlight stretched to the center of the hall, where Clovis and Lelouch immediately bowed in respect.
"Welcome back, Colonel Ming."
The sight of the governor and his advisor bowing to the visitors without hesitation caught the eye of Juzo Kabuto, who then pulled his grandson, Koji Kabuto, to bow as well.
"It's been a long time! Prince Clovis, and Advisor Lelouch, how have you been lately?"
As He Ming raised his hand in greeting, CC and Tian Shou Rang Ye, who were following behind him, each took their own actions. The former walked to the side as if she knew her way around and asked a waiter to bring her tea and snacks, while the latter cautiously looked around the luxuriously decorated hall, walking back and forth curiously, not at all treating herself as an outsider.
After everyone bowed, Clovis glanced at CC and the wandering Tente Yoh, then gestured to the waiter beside him to serve the two of them.
Although Amaterasu Ryouha's behavior was quite impolite according to the noble etiquette of the Britannian Empire, it didn't matter. Judging from He Ming's leniency towards Amaterasu Ryouha's actions, Clovis could tell that He Ming seemed to value this new face.
"Colonel Ming. You've come at the perfect time! This is Dr. Juzo Kabuto, and his grandson, Koji Kabuto."
Clovis immediately introduced him to He Ming after making the arrangements.
"Hello! Dr. Kabuto Juzo, and little brother Kabuto Koji."
Although He Ming had learned about the grandfather and grandson Kabuto Juzo and Kabuto Koji from Rosamia and Murasame, he was still somewhat moved when he actually saw Kabuto Juzo, who should have died in the attack but was saved by Rosamia and Murasame, appear before him with Kabuto Koji.
"You are Colonel Ming, the commander of the Punishment Force?"
After seeing He Ming's iconic mask, Kabuto Juzo finally understood who was the real backer behind Clovis and Lelouch.
In fact, Kabuto Juzo should have thought of this long ago.
However, he couldn't believe that a prince of the Empire would be subordinate to a colonel in the Earth Federation Army.
"I'm sorry to have made you laugh. Dr. Kabuto Juzo."
He Ming nodded and then waved his hand. Clovis immediately understood and had someone bring over tables and chairs, and tea and snacks were set out in a short time.
As the governor's mansion frequently hosts banquets, this was merely a routine matter and did not cause any major disturbance. Looking at the dazzling array of unexpectedly abundant snacks and drinks laid out before him, Dou Jia'er's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
Although the Britannian Empire was modeled after the British Empire, Clovis ordered people to learn and develop many menus that suited East Asian tastes, specifically to cater to He Ming's preferences, after deciding to follow He Ming's ideas.
And what's on this table right now is the result of my learning over this period of time.
He Ming could naturally see through this little scheme.
"Thank you for your trouble, Your Highness Clovis."
“It’s what I should do, Colonel Ming.”
Clovis placed his hand on his chest and bowed slightly in greeting.
He Ming nodded, then turned to look at Tenshou Ryo, who was also drooling over the exquisite pastries on the table.
"Eat up! Don't be shy."
"Really? Colonel Ming. This should be noble territory, right? Shouldn't I... be a little more elegant?"
The sight of the timid Ye made Clovis laugh heartily.
"Haha! Beautiful lady, please don't be shy. Please make yourself at home. There aren't the same strict rules as in the capital."
Since deciding to raise the banner of rebellion, Clovis's demeanor seems to have gradually become much more magnanimous, displaying a rather regal air.
"Indeed! Miss Tian Shou, please don't be so formal. There aren't any of those shady nobles here. Everything is fine as usual."
Lelouch chimed in.
"Then I'll start."
Amaterasu's eyes lit up, and she immediately got to work. Meanwhile, the white Haro that Amaterasu had retrieved from the cockpit of the G Quarks Gundam was rolling around at her feet, trying to jump onto the table, but it couldn't manage it.
Koji Kabuto, who witnessed this scene, had a sudden flash of inspiration, but was stopped by his grandfather, Juzo Kabuto.
Koji blinked and looked at Juzo, but Juzo glared at him and looked away.
"Dr. Kabuto Juzo. No need to be so polite. Everything is fine as it is. Let the young people do as they please! Let's talk about some serious matters."
Seeing this, He Ming raised his hand to indicate that Kabuto Juzo didn't need to make Kabuto Koji suppress himself, and also indicated that Kabuto Juzo should start a conversation.
"Let's talk about Doctor Hell. Dr. Kabuto, are you aware of any recent dealings with other unknown forces?"
Upon hearing this question, a glint of light flashed in Kabuto's eyes.
He nodded silently.
"As expected of the Commander of Punishment! Colonel Ming, you're right. I recently discovered that Doctor Hell seems to have made contact with the Britannian Empire, and with some force I don't yet know acting as an intermediary, they've established a preliminary intention to cooperate."
"The attack that was launched against me earlier was only able to bypass the defenses of the First Tokyo Metropolitan Area and carry out the assassination attempt on me with the help of the Britannian Empire."
Clovis's expression changed drastically upon hearing Kabuto Juzo's words.
If his position were switched with that of Kabuto Juzo, it would mean that if the Britannian Empire and his father were willing, the armored masked legion that assassinated Kabuto Juzo could also appear in the governor's mansion without anyone noticing.
"Are you scared, Your Highness Clovis?"
He asked, "What name do you want to know?"
Clovis gave a wry smile and shook his head.
"Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back. Whether I'm afraid or not is irrelevant now. What I can do now is either destroy Charles's empire or be destroyed by Charles's empire."
(End of this chapter)