In a.t.b. 2017, the colony of Japan, named Area 11,
challenged its sovereign, the Holy Britannian Empire, to a war of independence.
The curtains drew on this war, called the Black Rebellion, with Japan's second loss.
One year later, a man claiming to be the presumed dead terrorist Zero appeared in Area 11.
Zero, the leader of an armed faction known as the Black Knights.
His true identity is the discarded Britannian prince, Lelouch Lamperouge.
That is why I declare once again the founding of the United States of Japan!
From this moment, this room will be the United States of Japan's first territory!
We will not segregate based on race, politics or religion.
The only requirement for citizenship is to act in the name of justice!
That's why I came to kill him. Zero.
It's just my phone.
Rolo! Are you all right?
Brother?
Thank goodness.
I was worried because I couldn't get a hold of you.
Are you okay? Are you in a safe location?
What's going on?
Is the Zero who's giving the speech an impostor?
Where are you, Brother?
What are you talking about? Where are—
Rolo, it's me.
Ms. Villetta!
Lelouch is back at school.
He's making up. You should get back here, too.
Yes, Ma'am.
Are you done with your phone call, boy?
It would seem that way.
Along with other things.
The man claiming to be Zero and the remnants of the Black Knights
have taken hold of a section of the Chinese Federation's consulate.
But there's no need to worry. Acting Governor Guilford has
taken command of the army in place of the injured Governor Kolores, and has the consulate completely surrounded.
The settlement's safety is as good as guaranteed.
We've caused quite a stir, Lelouch.
As should be expected.
A country was suddenly created within their territory.
And then that country declared war on them.
What is it?
When did you switch?
Before the speech.
But...
The voice was a recording. We'd already switched places by the time Zero went on-air.
Just like a magic show.
I don't like it.
You kept it a secret from us, too.
Us?
You mean from you.
Lelouch, get the oven.
Yeah, yeah.
Salt.
Frying pan.
Eggs.
Béchamel sauce.
The gelato goes on a different plate.
Get the rosemary and put it in the sorbet.
And dill seeds with the sauerkraut, don't you think?
And the Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte—
I can't do it all at once!
Why do I have to do all this?
It can't be helped. Rivalz has no taste.
And the other helper is...
Not very good with minute things. I understand.
You're being obedient. Very good.
Though he's not the kind of person that has the necessary surviving skills.
Well, he even keeps a household account book.
How did you know that?
Oh, it was true.
Do you want a towel?
I'll get one myself!
President, can I ask you something?
I might not answer, but go ahead.
This is a party celebrating Rolo's and my safe return, right?
Well done returning alive from the terrorist attack!
Shirley was really worried.
"If Lulu dies, I'll..."
Oh yeah, where's Rolo?
I called him, but he's naive, unlike his big brother.
I bet that's why he doesn't have any friends.
That's called being well behaved.
You've got a lot of stuff on your hands.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Now I'm all sticky!
They've all forgotten about Nunnally.
No, my sister Nunnally has been replaced by a fake brother.
Not only did he rewrite my memory, he toyed with the entire student council.
How dare he...
We haven't observed any changes in Lelouch Lamperouge since the incident at Babel Tower.
There are 180 hidden cameras on campus, and 47 disguised observers.
48 observers.
There is no information linking Lelouch to the annihilation of the Carthage Squad.
Our observation is perfect.
He doesn't even have a chance to use his Geass.
If he was Zero, he probably wouldn't have come back to school.
And where is C.C.?
If she hasn't made contact with Lelouch,
then there's a low probability that she's at the consulate.
So, just like before the incident, we have no idea where she is.
The Department of Classified Information will continue the operation to capture C.C.
Everyone, continue observing the bait as before.
Yes, My Lord.
The enemy's location must be where the observation data is being sent. So far so good.
The problem is Nunnally.
They erased Nunnally from everyone's memories because they knew she wouldn't be able to attend school.
There's a high probability that the Emperor of Britannia has her.
The enemy is a man who would use even his children as pawns.
If he finds out that I've got my memories back and have returned to being Zero, Nunnally will be in danger.
I can't make any wrong moves.
I'll just have to fool the ones that are tracking me.
I know...
Lelouch!
You better attend tomorrow's class, too.
I know.
Am I really that untrustworthy?
Villetta Nu, a woman on whom I once used my Geass.
I can only use my Geass on someone once.
Meaning that I cannot use it on her again.
In that case, my brother that should not exist in first place...
I'll gently get him on my side first.
The German Army has begun advancing on the left flank!
The Dutch engineers have...
The right flank is maintaining their position well, despite them being Italian.
Tonight's Bordeaux will taste of sweet victory.
A bogey is approaching from above!
What?
The Lancelot!
Britannia's White Reaper, the Lancelot!
The Lancelot is on the front line?
Please surrender.
The battle has been decided.
I will not shoot those who disarm themselves.
You've got to be kidding!
Kill him!
There's only one enemy!
That's unfortunate.
Do you still intend to continue?
Should we be allowing him to act on his own?
Kururugi was originally Your Highness's subordinate.
Right now, he is the Knight of Seven.
One of His Imperial Majesty's subordinates.
However...
We should be happy for his promotion.
The world is still overflowing with sorrow.
He is aware of this and feels the need to be its guide.
Nina isn't here.
Did Suzaku take Arthur, too?
What's got you looking at albums?
That's the file from the student council's dance marathon.
The president loves her special events too much.
Oh, the "lost love" contest.
It's pretty funny that the president is the one handing Rivalz the trophy.
I'm amazed that you managed to escape.
They said on the news that Babel Tower was completely surrounded by the army.
How did you escape, Brother?
What are you saying, Rolo?
Don't you mean, "How were you able to escape from the terrorists?"
There was an emergency route.
I tried to get a hold of you, but I couldn't use my cell phone in that situation.
I see.
That's right.
I gave him that locket on his birthday.
No, that day...
October 25th is Nunnally's birthday!
Rolo, that locket.
I think it's strange to give a locket to a boy.
I'll get you something else—
No! You gave me this locket!
So it's mine!
All right, Rolo.
Yes. There have been no changes in our observation of Lelouch.
There is no evidence of him using his Geass, either.
I don't know any details about the Geass.
The order—
I'll come back later if you're talking.
Don't do it, Rolo!
He's on our side in this mission!
Listen to—
There is a chance he heard us.
The Geass is classified information between those of us in the Tokyo Section.
But...
How many members have you killed so far?
It was the quickest and easiest way.
Am I wrong?
Three days have passed since the founding of the United States of Japan.
I can't imagine that Britannia will continue this standoff forever.
There is even talk of dismissing the consul coming from the Chinese Federation mainland.
But...
We haven't received our next order from Lelouch.
What is he thinking?
Aren't you Zero?
I know!
We've delayed negotiations with Britannia for now.
We believe we can hold out for a week.
I will inform Zero.
More importantly, the Chinese Federation government—
C.C.!
Now that I think of it, it would have gone better if you were the bunny!
Zero is a woman?
That's right.
No!
You ruined the joke.
You have no sense of humor.
Don't make jokes at Zero's expense!
We can see.
Nice to meet you, Kouzuki Karen.
You're the pilot of the Guren Mk. II, right?
How'd you know?
You people interest me.
Bad news!
Ougi and the others are...
Can you hear me, Zero?
I am Gilbert G.P. Guilford, Princess Cornelia li Britannia's knight!
Beginning tomorrow at 1500, I will execute these 256 first-class felons who committed the crime of high treason!
Everyone...
Zero!
If you value the lives of your men, come and fight me fairly!
Show yourself.
Well done, Guilford.
Oh? Are you alone, Lulu?
Yeah. What about you? Didn't you have swimming practice?
Well, I got stuck being in charge of picking up a birthday present.
Birthday?
For our advisor, Ms. Villetta.
They said I should buy it since she's always lecturing me.
But I'm not very good at picking out presents.
What about alcohol?
She seems to like it.
But I wouldn't know what brand to get.
You want me to go out with you?
To help pick out a present.
Are you sure?
Really?
You're going now, aren't you?
Yeah!
Thanks for the gossip material.
This will hide your permanent Geass.
If blocking out light is all it takes,
then wouldn't a normal color contact work just fine?
Don't try to weasel information out of me.
As you can tell, it's special.
However, if your Geass becomes even more powerful than it is now-
I'll settle it before it gets that far.
This game.
Are you going out?
I'm helping someone pick out a present.
For Ms. Villetta's birthday.
Birthday?
I see.
Birthdays are important, aren't they?
Well then, I'm off.
Take care.
Rolo!
President!
Rolo, you should come too.
This is communication!
I've only heard about these.
I guess it can't be helped.
How about this?
Noble rot wine might be too sweet.
How about Sopron?
A date? Could this be a date?
It might be...
I'm going to make this into a date!
As I thought...
I didn't think they'd bring Rolo, but that's just like the president.
This is going to make for a good presentation for the Society for Ecology of the Sexes.
Uh huh.
Did you really have to bring him along to stalk his own brother?
Rolo's curious, too!
She might just become family!
Family...
The target is passing route Zebra.
Switch with team 7.
Team 2, be on the look out for contact with C.C.
Yes, My Lord.
We'll clear out the surrounding area.
Maybe he's not Zero after all.
They went through the trouble of setting a trap in Babel Tower.
The enemy isn't with the Governor.
Although I don't know who exactly is following me,
there's a flaw in their system.
Zero wouldn't sit by idly as we execute his subordinates tomorrow.
Perhaps his memories really haven't returned.
Excuse me, what should I write here?
Yes?
Excuse me, could I ask you a favor?
Yes, how can I help you?
Actually...
Sorry to keep you waiting.
What were you looking at?
That!
I was just thinking I'd like to ride a cable car someday.
It was my fault.
Shirley lost her memory because of me.
The president and Rivalz also had their memories rewritten.
I can't let this go on.
Once it's over, I'll...
What's the matter?
The president and the others are following us.
Really?
Shirley.
I have a good idea.
The target is entering a store.
Alpha 14, it's a small shop.
If we enter we may be noticed.
Post up at the entrance of the store.
Three of you, head to the back.
Pretend that I'm still in here for a while.
What do you mean?
I'm going to sneak out of the store and startle the president.
Got it!
I don't normally come to this store.
There shouldn't be any hidden cameras or bugs here.
Shirley believes that it's a silly prank.
Even if I fail, this won't put her in danger.
I've already used my Geass, too.
Now...
This is the Omotesando Mall security office.
What? The Black Knights?
Unless you obey my every command, I will detonate the explosives I've planted there.
No, he can't be Zero.
Sir Maximilian from the Hakodate Settlement.
Isn't this...
You have a phone call.
A terrorist warning.
I'm sure it's the Black Knights.
It's Zero. He's back after all.
You're talking too loud.
The customers will hear you.
But...
The Black Knights have made a bomb threat at Omotesando Mall!
Hold your positions!
Prepare for contact with C.C.!
The conditions have been cleared.
Now, I just need to wait for it to ignite.
Ten.
Nine.
Eight.
Seven.
Six.
Five.
Four.
Three.
Two.
One.
The Black Knights!
Terrorists?
What is this?
Oh no!
What's going on?
Rolo!
Don't get separated!
Rolo?
He's not here?
We've lost the target!
What should we do about the report from Scorpion?
Where's Rolo?
We can't contact him because of the emergency cell phone jamming!
Lieutenant Colonel, the report from Scorpion should take priority!
I'm heading to the scene!
This is how you create panic.
What's my brother's location?
There's no one here?
They went to look for C.C.
So you've awakened after all.
I turned my stalker into my slave by putting him under my absolute control.
It seems that capturing C.C. is your highest priority.
Even if it's based on misinformation.
This bird cage of an academy is about to become my castle of freedom.
And I will make you a pawn to search for Nunnally.
What?
Geass?! Did he just stop time?
Lelouch...
Die, along with that demonic eye.
Bad news, Zero!
The Chinese Federation has suddenly—
The Black Knights will be annihilated here!
The core members of the Black Knight are about to be executed.
I must save them, no matter what.
But Rolo is an even bigger problem.
No, there must be a way to get through this.
For everyone who's had their memories rewritten, I must...