Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture (コードギアス 奪還のロゼ)

You...

You're a decoy? What are you playing at?

Your tête-à-tête with Natalia...

She was referring to Princess Sakuya, wasn't she?

I see...

I apologize for my rough treatment.

It stems from my devotion to my mistress.

I am...

Princess Sherry's sworn knight.

Even now with my mistress gone,

I still hold in my heart my pledge of loyalty to her.

My loyalty extends to Princess Sakuya as well.

If your actions are to protect Princess Sakuya,

I will gladly cooperate.

VAUGHN DOMAIN, BIEI

I... killed... Jugo Sumeragi.

You didn't kill Jugo Sumeragi.

Ash Phoenix.

I thought I'd done a thorough background check, but...

LAVENDER HOME

Here, I should be able to obtain more in-depth information...

I must uncover the truth.

I...

I, Sakuya Sumeragi, command you.

Tell me everything you know about Ash Phoenix.

HAKODATE TRAINING GROUNDS

Next! Oda, Munemori, begin mock battle.

Yes, sir!

Ash, you move about freely.

Roger that.

- Let's split up and corner him. - Sounds like a plan.

- - Munemori!

Don't worry. I haven't been hit.

The shots came from inside the forest.

Let's close in on him.

Gotcha.

Oh, it's remote controlled.

Hold on, doesn't this feel like a trap?

Oda, Munemori, you're hit.

You can't just rely on what's happening in front of you.

If this wasn't a mock battle, you both might be dead.

Next! Allow me to challenge you.

Sure. Just try to keep up with me.

Ash and his younger brother, Nichol, were war orphans

who lost their parents during the Britannian Empire era.

Ash was a spirited boy,

always looking out for the younger children.

Nichol, on the other hand, was born with a weak constitution,

but his smile always lifted everyone's spirits.

Three years later, with the implementation of the Vogue scheme,

the two were taken in by Lord Lunebelg.

The Vogue scheme?

It was a temporary scheme

in which wealthy adults took in and raised war orphans.

So that's how they ended up with Norland...

All of you, look after yourselves.

Don't go!

Come on, Ruby.

Don't make it harder for them.

No! I don't wanna say goodbye to Ash and Nichol!

It's not goodbye.

We're all family, so we'll see each other again.

Really?

Here, I'll give you this as proof of my promise.

A promise...

I promise too!

Okay!

Pinky promise.

BRITANNIA LUNEBELG MANOR

Their life at Lunebelg Manor was far from peaceful, I have heard.

- -Just a little more, Nichol.

Okay.

Are you all right, Nichol...?

I have no use for the weak.

The older one stays. Get rid of the younger one.

I'll be useful enough for both Nichol and me!

I'll do anything!

Please just let us stay together.

Please!

I've got you cornered!

This is my win!

- -

That's enough! Haruka, you're hit.

Your attacks are reckless and inefficient.

The slightest delay can be fatal on the battlefield.

Focus on taking out the enemy with minimal movement.

- -

Your movements are inefficient.

A single cut to a vital area can be lethal.

Take out the enemy with minimal movement.

That's all for today.

Why am I the one doing the babysitting...

Wait!

I can still fight!

You might be Lord Norland's favorite or whatever,

but I'm the one who'll achieve glory on the battlefield.

Me, Arnold Renck!

Unbelievable.

His style of fighting is unbecoming of a knight.

It lacks dignity.

It doesn't matter, so long as he's useful to me as a killing machine.

Again?

I can't do this anymore...

You seem to be misunderstanding something.

You don't have a choice.

Your only response should be,

"Yes, sir."

If you find it hard to bear,

then kill your own heart.

That way, you won't feel anything.

During that time, it seems Ash was forced to assassinate

those Lord Lunebelg found inconvenient, one after another.

Recognized for his achievements,

Ash rapidly rose through the military ranks.

LUNEBELG DOMAIN, FURANO

I'm really glad I get to spend time with you today, Ash.

- -The other day, the doctor told me

my strength is improving...

Kill my heart... Kill my heart...

Ash?

Kill my heart...

- -

Kill my heart... Kill my heart...

I'm sorry, Ash.

It's my fault you're suffering so much...

It's okay, Nichol...

A letter from Lord Norland.

- -

Who is it? Who's there?

Ruby...

Ash...

Is that you...?

Damn it... I didn't want our reunion...

to be like this.

- -

I'm sorry, Ruby...

But we have to do this to survive...!

Nichol...

Why...?

- Hey, did you hear a gunshot? - It came from the courtyard.

NEO-BRITANNIA GOVERNMENT OFFICE IMPERIAL PALACE

You created quite the scene.

Wasn't easy cleaning up your mess.

Talk about... a total fail.

I was informed of a mishap on the job.

I ran into an old acquaintance, which caused me to slip up.

That's not true!

I tried to help and ended up getting in his way.

If I hadn't interfered, he would have succeeded.

It's my fault.

My brother's always looking out for me,

exhausting himself physically and mentally.

He's at his limit, but still he...

If I... If only I weren't around,

Ash wouldn't...

- -

Consider your wish granted.

Now vanish from my sight.

A bit overkill, don't you think?

He was unnecessary from the start.

-Keeping him around serves no purpose. - Kill... Kill... Kill... Kill...

Kill! Ki...

Let it go.

-You'll only add to the number of corpses. -Kill... Kill...

Kill... Kill... Kill...

What of Ash's disposal...?

Do as you please.

Kill...

Oh? Oho!

Got myself a new conversation partner.

Hey there, young man.

If they're imprisoning you here, you must've stolen quite the sum.

The name's Jugo Sumeragi.

Pleased to meet ya.

NEO-BRITANNIA GOVERNMENT OFFICE FRONT SHRINE

How many times do I have to tell you?

Quit adding to my workload!

Damn it, damn it, damn it!

Excuse me.

Seems you've angered her again.

I'm afraid so...

You must strive to become like Princess Sakuya's father, Governor Jugo.

It's essential that you continue to act as a true empress, not just a puppet.

That will lead to the protection of Princess Sakuya.

Understood.

Appreciating the beauty of flowers in such a grim workplace.

Quite the admirable hobby.

Can I help you?

Do you know where young Ash is headed?

Why not find out yourself?

Thing is, he's involved with the person I'm currently pursuing...

If I recall correctly,

you and young Ash grew up in the same orphanage, didn't you?

What of it?

I'd hate to do it,

but I may have to resort to more forceful measures.

Let me guess. Not a fan of Japanese food?

Guard! He hasn't touched his food in ten days.

I know you kindly switched to a Japanese menu for me,