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[TRANSLATED] CODE GEASS: Lelouch of the Rebellion: Lancelot & Guren (Suzaku's Side: Chapter 2)
Original Scans: courtesy of Fukkatsu no Fansub
(Some chapters can still be found at Comic NewType.)
Suzaku Kururugi, reporting.
SCHNEIZEL
I do apologize for summoning you back home so abruptly, Sir Kururugi.
Please, make yourself more comfortable.
SUZAKU'S SIDE ②
SCHNEIZEL
<Second Prince of the Holy Britannian Empire, Schneizel el Britannia>
We have two items of business to discuss. The first is this pair.
SFX
<click!>
Schnee Hexenhaus and Ledo Offen.
They'll be reporting directly to you, as your own knights. I hope you'll make good use of them.
SUZAKU
...
Schee Hexenhaus, Sir.
LEDO
Ledo Offen, Sir.
SCHNEIZEL
They may be young, but I'm confident in their abilities.
Feel free to think of it as a reward for completing your assignment in St. Petersburg.
SUZAKU
(Even if they're more like a belled collar...?1)
SCHNEIZEL
You have your own squadron now.
You ought to give it a name.
SUZAKU
Yes, Your Highness.
SCHNEIZEL
Now then, on to the second item.
The three of you will be accompanying me to Belarus.
SCHNEE
Belarus...
SUZAKU
General Gene Smilas was killed in action during the previous skirmish on the Europian Front.
LEDO
Yes, after he spearheaded a do-or-die resistance against Britannia. With his death, the Republic of Europia is divided.
It would be opportunism to go there now.
SCHNEIZEL
Well, you've certainly spared me a lengthy explanation.
At present, there are two factions — one that wants to continue resisting Britannia in General Smilas's name, and one that would much rather enter into peace talks immediately.
Were the first faction eliminated, negotiations could proceed smoothly.
SCHNEIZEL
Which brings us to Belarus. —Kanon?
KANON
Yes, Sir.
SFX
<illuminating>
SCHNEIZEL
The 6th Regiment that the E.U. has deployed to Belarus has concentrated all of its resources on holding grasslands near the border.
Crush their forces there, and the occupation of Belarus should be assured.
But, as you might expect from a group calling for this sort of resistance, their people are fully prepared to give their lives for the cause. That makes for formidable opponents.
They're defending the line with everything they have.
And, well, our forces have so far lacked a decisive factor.
SCHNEIZEL
Which is why I've decided to deploy the Knights of the Round.
You included, Sir Kururugi.
SUZAKU
Yes, Your Highness!
SFX
<click>
This will be the first compaign of the Konoe2 Knights.
Proceed with caution.
SCHNEE
<startle!>
SCHNEE
Konoe Knights...?
...That's you two.
NARRATION
Belarusian Front
SCHNEE
—So, what do you think of Sir Kururugi?
I mean, is it really okay with you that we're now reporting to someone like him?
He's an Eleven, right...?
LEDO
Yes, he's certainly an Eleven. But his ability is undeniable.
I mean, you saw that for yourself, didn't you? All those duels at his inauguration...
SCHNEE
<sulk>
LEDO
...Did someone say that to you?
SCHNEE
It's wasn't just someone, okay?!
My parents! My whole family!
All of them are talking about this, and they just keep saying stuff like what a disgrace to the family name I am! Subordinate to a Number...!
LEDO
You know, my blood isn't exactly blue, either.
SCHNEE
You're a Britannian!
And yet, everywhere I go, I hear the same whispers.
LEDO
"How did someone like him manage to get ahead?"
"He's a commoner, after all..."
SCHNEE
Look, I didn't... I mean...
Some people might talk that way about you, but...
SFX
<opening—>
LEDO
They can say whatever they like about me.
SFX
<mechanical whine>
LEDO
Backbiting is just what people with no ability of their own do.
So you shouldn't let it bother you, either.
SCHNEE
...That's not what I was gonna say!
I just want you to know that I...!
LEDO
Yeah, yeah. I know.
LEDO
(I know he doesn't see me through the usual aristocratic lens.)
SFX
<illuminating>
<beeeeeeep>
LEDO
(Or rather: I know that he wouldn't be shrewd enough to hide it this well if he did...)
LEDO
Britannia's meritocracism and its aristocracism...
Two fundamentally contradictory views of the world. Really makes you wonder how they can possibly coexist, huh?
(Yes, we're supposed to be a meritocracy.)
(But as obvious as his merit was, I still wondered how he had managed to become a Knight of the Round.)
SFX
<birds calling>
LEDO
(Had his sheer ability broken through our aristocracism?)
LEDO
(Did they need his power that much...?)
SFX
<grrrrr>
Suzaku Kururugi...
We'll soon be clear of the woodlands.
SCHNEIZEL
Acknowledged, Sir Kururugi.
I leave the timing of the attack to your discretion.
SUZAKU
Yes, Your Highness.
SFX
<up!>
SFX
<machine gunfire>
<thud, thud, thud—>
SFX
<whoosh, boom, boom>
<wheels zooming>
SFX
<freeze—>
SCHNEE
(I knew the Lancelot was maneuverable, but... I still can't believe how many enemies he just took out!)
E.U. KMFs
Don't fall behind!
We have to keep going!
SFX
<screeech>
<stare>
SFX
<vigorous motion>
SFX
<THWOK>
SCHNEE
Well...
If it isn't one of our enemies!
<shine>
SCHNEE
!
SFX
<whooom>
SFX
<whack, ba-dump, whack>
<pow, pow, pow, pow>
LEDO
Don't be careless, Schnee.
SCHNEE
...That wasn't carelessness, it was composure.
You shouldn't get in my way!
SFX
<vigorous motion>
<boom, boom, boom>
LEDO
...Look who's talking.
SUZAKU
Schnee, Ledo — stay on your toes!
<kaboom>
SUZAKU
Something's wrong.
This is too easy.
SFX
<whooosh>
SFX
<ka-thunk>
Waaaaah—!!
SFX
<stagger>
SFX
<ka-boom!>
BRITANNIAN KMFs
It's an ambush!!
There're too many of them...!!
SFX
<whoosh>
Oh, so you finally noticed, Britannia?
Your forces are divided now!
E.U. KMF
You won't win this battle so easily!
SFX
<boom>
SFX
<smooth motion—>
So, the Knights of the Round have joined the fray?
Excellent!
ROMERO
Then I'll be the first to spill the blood of those
<General Romero Barclay, the Frosty Eagle>
who are heralded as the strongest knights and report directly to the Emperor!
SFX
<smooth motion—>
ROMERO
Even if it's ultimately a losing game...!!
Schnee!
What's your situation?!
SFX
<ba-dump>
SFX
<fwoosh, roaaaaar...>
LEDO
Schnee!!
<boom, boom, boom, boom>
SFX
<ker-wham!>
SFX
<slam!>
<clang, clang, clang>
SFX
<fwooosh>
(Dammit...! As if their sheer numbers weren't overwhelming enough...!)
SCHNEE
(General Romero Barclay.)
(Ever since General Gene Smilas's death, he's been the hardliners' lynchpin. As long as he's around...)
SCHNEE
(They're really going to fight to the bitter end!)
SFX
<roar!>
SCHNEE
(It's not like I wasn't warned, but...)
SCHNEE
(I didn't think it would be like this!)
(Fighting against an opponent who really doesn't plan to send any of their soldiers home alive...)
SFX
<boom, boom, boom>
SCHNEE
Shit—
LEDO
Schnee! What's your situation?!
Schnee!!
...Not good.
SFX
<wham-bam>
<slash>
LEDO
Well, sorry, but I've got my hands full too.
You've just got to hold on somehow!
SCHNEE
What am I going to do...
What should I do...?
SCHNEE
(I've been hearing about it ever since I was little...)
SCHNEE
(Aristocratic pride.)
("The bluest blood should be the first shed.")
SFX
<bam>
(Snow, your brother died well.)
<pant, pant>
(I3—)
SFX
<explodes—>
SFX
<slash>
SCHNEE
?!?
Are you all right, Schnee?!
SFX
<fwoosh>
SCHNEE
S—
SCHNEE
Sir Kururugi?!
What're you doing back here...?!
Sir Kururugi's position?
KANON
It appears that he has gone back to assist his subordinates, sir.
SCHNEIZEL
...I see.
What does that course of action say about his character...?
SCHNEIZEL
It's unfortunate that he'll have no choice but to give up on them.
Prepare the three on standby to sortie.
SCHNEE
Sir Kururugi...!
SUZAKU
Collect the injured and regroup with our main force!
I'll manage somehow!
SCHNEE
...—!!
SFX
<boom, pow>
SFX
<boom, boom, boom, boom>
SFX
<clang, crack!>
<boom, boom, boom, boom>
<stiffen—>
SCHNEE: Sir Kururugi—!!
Live on!
(I can't believe what I'm seeing.)
(My brain can't even process this...)
Did the Lancelot just singlehandedly turn the tide of battle...?!
I can't believe it...
SCHNEIZEL
...Yes, it is rather unbelievable, but it seems to be true...
—We'll have to be sure not to lose that machine.
SCHNEIZEL
Now.
Let's just end this battle, shall we?
Sir Weinberg.
Sir Alstreim.
Sir Bradley.
SCHNEIZEL
Your target is the enemy land battleship.
I'm depending on you.
ROUNDS
Yes, Your Highness!!
SFX
<whoosh>
<stab, fight>
LUCIANO
Ha-ha—!
GINO
Oh, come on, Sir Bradley.
Leave a little for the rest of us, will you?
LUCIANO
Spoken just like the dependable son of the noble Weinberg family!
But the General's head is mine!
ANYA
...How uncivilized.
GINO
I mean, taking out the leader is a pretty standard tactic...
Well, Anya, are you coming? I'm counting on you!
SFX
<crunch, vroom>
ANYA
Sure.
<fwoosh>
SFX
<blast>
<boom, boom, boom, boom>
LUCIANO
I'm on the hunt! Heheheh...
LUCIANO
—?!
LUCIANO
...How did this happen...?!
This battlefield has been... hunted out...?
LUCIANO
...Kururugi! Fall back, you bastard.
I'll take it from here!
SFX
<smooth motion—>
LUCIANO
Hmph... Fine, whatever.
As long as the Frosty Eagle still has his head...!
SFX
<rumble>
Are you in there, General Barclay?!
BARCLAY
Shit...
LUCIANO
What do you value most?!
LUCIANO
That's right!! Your life—
SFX
<jump>
<suddenly—>
LUCIANO
<spits>
<ka-boom!>
SFX
<distant rumble...>
LUCIANO
Suzaku Kururugi...!
Are you listening to me?!
...
...Sir Bradley?
SUZAKU
The Leviathan's... fallen?
SUZAKU
Did you do that...?
LUCIANO
—...
LUCIANO
...I see...
Very well...
If that's how it is...
LUCIANO
Shall I show you your life?!
<ka-chink>
GINO
Hey, no, wait!
LUCIANO
Stay out of this! He stole my prey right out from under me, and now he's taunting me...!!
GINO
You're looking at it the wrong way, Sir Bradley!
GINO
This victory belongs to all Knights of the Round.
It belongs to Britannia.
LUCIANO
—Sir Kururugi.
This is the last time I'll ever fight by the side of someone like you.
(How did I survive?)
SUZAKU
(...Right...)
SUZAKU
(It was that curse again...)
SFX
<high-pitched whine>
SFX
<struggling...!>
LEDO
I see we both got through that, if barely.
SCHNEE
Ledo!
I swear, it's like... the closer I get to it, the less I understand what I'm seeing.
LEDO
What're you talking about?
...Are you okay?
SCHNEE
(I'm not even sure how to describe what I saw.)
(If someone put a gun to my head, I'd say it was almost like—)
SFX
<shiver...>
SCHNEE
(Like he was possessed by a demon...)
SUZAKU'S SIDE ② / END
1 More literally, 'A bell around my neck, huh...?' The phrase is used to talk about belling cats.↩
2 When written in kanji, 近衛, this word means Imperial (or Royal) Guard.↩
3 Schnee has so far used 私; this use of 僕, while mentally addressing his sister Snow, is worth noting.↩
(Some chapters can still be found at Comic NewType.)
Suzaku Kururugi, reporting.
SCHNEIZEL
I do apologize for summoning you back home so abruptly, Sir Kururugi.
Please, make yourself more comfortable.
SUZAKU'S SIDE ②
SCHNEIZEL
<Second Prince of the Holy Britannian Empire, Schneizel el Britannia>
We have two items of business to discuss. The first is this pair.
SFX
<click!>
Schnee Hexenhaus and Ledo Offen.
They'll be reporting directly to you, as your own knights. I hope you'll make good use of them.
SUZAKU
...
Schee Hexenhaus, Sir.
LEDO
Ledo Offen, Sir.
SCHNEIZEL
They may be young, but I'm confident in their abilities.
Feel free to think of it as a reward for completing your assignment in St. Petersburg.
SUZAKU
(Even if they're more like a belled collar...?1)
SCHNEIZEL
You have your own squadron now.
You ought to give it a name.
SUZAKU
Yes, Your Highness.
SCHNEIZEL
Now then, on to the second item.
The three of you will be accompanying me to Belarus.
SCHNEE
Belarus...
SUZAKU
General Gene Smilas was killed in action during the previous skirmish on the Europian Front.
LEDO
Yes, after he spearheaded a do-or-die resistance against Britannia. With his death, the Republic of Europia is divided.
It would be opportunism to go there now.
SCHNEIZEL
Well, you've certainly spared me a lengthy explanation.
At present, there are two factions — one that wants to continue resisting Britannia in General Smilas's name, and one that would much rather enter into peace talks immediately.
Were the first faction eliminated, negotiations could proceed smoothly.
SCHNEIZEL
Which brings us to Belarus. —Kanon?
KANON
Yes, Sir.
SFX
<illuminating>
SCHNEIZEL
The 6th Regiment that the E.U. has deployed to Belarus has concentrated all of its resources on holding grasslands near the border.
Crush their forces there, and the occupation of Belarus should be assured.
But, as you might expect from a group calling for this sort of resistance, their people are fully prepared to give their lives for the cause. That makes for formidable opponents.
They're defending the line with everything they have.
And, well, our forces have so far lacked a decisive factor.
SCHNEIZEL
Which is why I've decided to deploy the Knights of the Round.
You included, Sir Kururugi.
SUZAKU
Yes, Your Highness!
SFX
<click>
This will be the first compaign of the Konoe2 Knights.
Proceed with caution.
SCHNEE
<startle!>
SCHNEE
Konoe Knights...?
...That's you two.
NARRATION
Belarusian Front
SCHNEE
—So, what do you think of Sir Kururugi?
I mean, is it really okay with you that we're now reporting to someone like him?
He's an Eleven, right...?
LEDO
Yes, he's certainly an Eleven. But his ability is undeniable.
I mean, you saw that for yourself, didn't you? All those duels at his inauguration...
SCHNEE
<sulk>
LEDO
...Did someone say that to you?
SCHNEE
It's wasn't just someone, okay?!
My parents! My whole family!
All of them are talking about this, and they just keep saying stuff like what a disgrace to the family name I am! Subordinate to a Number...!
LEDO
You know, my blood isn't exactly blue, either.
SCHNEE
You're a Britannian!
And yet, everywhere I go, I hear the same whispers.
LEDO
"How did someone like him manage to get ahead?"
"He's a commoner, after all..."
SCHNEE
Look, I didn't... I mean...
Some people might talk that way about you, but...
SFX
<opening—>
LEDO
They can say whatever they like about me.
SFX
<mechanical whine>
LEDO
Backbiting is just what people with no ability of their own do.
So you shouldn't let it bother you, either.
SCHNEE
...That's not what I was gonna say!
I just want you to know that I...!
LEDO
Yeah, yeah. I know.
LEDO
(I know he doesn't see me through the usual aristocratic lens.)
SFX
<illuminating>
<beeeeeeep>
LEDO
(Or rather: I know that he wouldn't be shrewd enough to hide it this well if he did...)
LEDO
Britannia's meritocracism and its aristocracism...
Two fundamentally contradictory views of the world. Really makes you wonder how they can possibly coexist, huh?
(Yes, we're supposed to be a meritocracy.)
(But as obvious as his merit was, I still wondered how he had managed to become a Knight of the Round.)
SFX
<birds calling>
LEDO
(Had his sheer ability broken through our aristocracism?)
LEDO
(Did they need his power that much...?)
SFX
<grrrrr>
Suzaku Kururugi...
We'll soon be clear of the woodlands.
SCHNEIZEL
Acknowledged, Sir Kururugi.
I leave the timing of the attack to your discretion.
SUZAKU
Yes, Your Highness.
SFX
<up!>
SFX
<machine gunfire>
<thud, thud, thud—>
SFX
<whoosh, boom, boom>
<wheels zooming>
SFX
<freeze—>
SCHNEE
(I knew the Lancelot was maneuverable, but... I still can't believe how many enemies he just took out!)
E.U. KMFs
Don't fall behind!
We have to keep going!
SFX
<screeech>
<stare>
SFX
<vigorous motion>
SFX
<THWOK>
SCHNEE
Well...
If it isn't one of our enemies!
<shine>
SCHNEE
!
SFX
<whooom>
SFX
<whack, ba-dump, whack>
<pow, pow, pow, pow>
LEDO
Don't be careless, Schnee.
SCHNEE
...That wasn't carelessness, it was composure.
You shouldn't get in my way!
SFX
<vigorous motion>
<boom, boom, boom>
LEDO
...Look who's talking.
SUZAKU
Schnee, Ledo — stay on your toes!
<kaboom>
SUZAKU
Something's wrong.
This is too easy.
SFX
<whooosh>
SFX
<ka-thunk>
Waaaaah—!!
SFX
<stagger>
SFX
<ka-boom!>
BRITANNIAN KMFs
It's an ambush!!
There're too many of them...!!
SFX
<whoosh>
Oh, so you finally noticed, Britannia?
Your forces are divided now!
E.U. KMF
You won't win this battle so easily!
SFX
<boom>
SFX
<smooth motion—>
So, the Knights of the Round have joined the fray?
Excellent!
ROMERO
Then I'll be the first to spill the blood of those
<General Romero Barclay, the Frosty Eagle>
who are heralded as the strongest knights and report directly to the Emperor!
SFX
<smooth motion—>
ROMERO
Even if it's ultimately a losing game...!!
Schnee!
What's your situation?!
SFX
<ba-dump>
SFX
<fwoosh, roaaaaar...>
LEDO
Schnee!!
<boom, boom, boom, boom>
SFX
<ker-wham!>
SFX
<slam!>
<clang, clang, clang>
SFX
<fwooosh>
(Dammit...! As if their sheer numbers weren't overwhelming enough...!)
SCHNEE
(General Romero Barclay.)
(Ever since General Gene Smilas's death, he's been the hardliners' lynchpin. As long as he's around...)
SCHNEE
(They're really going to fight to the bitter end!)
SFX
<roar!>
SCHNEE
(It's not like I wasn't warned, but...)
SCHNEE
(I didn't think it would be like this!)
(Fighting against an opponent who really doesn't plan to send any of their soldiers home alive...)
SFX
<boom, boom, boom>
SCHNEE
Shit—
LEDO
Schnee! What's your situation?!
Schnee!!
...Not good.
SFX
<wham-bam>
<slash>
LEDO
Well, sorry, but I've got my hands full too.
You've just got to hold on somehow!
SCHNEE
What am I going to do...
What should I do...?
SCHNEE
(I've been hearing about it ever since I was little...)
SCHNEE
(Aristocratic pride.)
("The bluest blood should be the first shed.")
SFX
<bam>
(Snow, your brother died well.)
<pant, pant>
(I3—)
SFX
<explodes—>
SFX
<slash>
SCHNEE
?!?
Are you all right, Schnee?!
SFX
<fwoosh>
SCHNEE
S—
SCHNEE
Sir Kururugi?!
What're you doing back here...?!
Sir Kururugi's position?
KANON
It appears that he has gone back to assist his subordinates, sir.
SCHNEIZEL
...I see.
What does that course of action say about his character...?
SCHNEIZEL
It's unfortunate that he'll have no choice but to give up on them.
Prepare the three on standby to sortie.
SCHNEE
Sir Kururugi...!
SUZAKU
Collect the injured and regroup with our main force!
I'll manage somehow!
SCHNEE
...—!!
SFX
<boom, pow>
SFX
<boom, boom, boom, boom>
SFX
<clang, crack!>
<boom, boom, boom, boom>
<stiffen—>
SCHNEE: Sir Kururugi—!!
Live on!
(I can't believe what I'm seeing.)
(My brain can't even process this...)
Did the Lancelot just singlehandedly turn the tide of battle...?!
I can't believe it...
SCHNEIZEL
...Yes, it is rather unbelievable, but it seems to be true...
—We'll have to be sure not to lose that machine.
SCHNEIZEL
Now.
Let's just end this battle, shall we?
Sir Weinberg.
Sir Alstreim.
Sir Bradley.
SCHNEIZEL
Your target is the enemy land battleship.
I'm depending on you.
ROUNDS
Yes, Your Highness!!
SFX
<whoosh>
<stab, fight>
LUCIANO
Ha-ha—!
GINO
Oh, come on, Sir Bradley.
Leave a little for the rest of us, will you?
LUCIANO
Spoken just like the dependable son of the noble Weinberg family!
But the General's head is mine!
ANYA
...How uncivilized.
GINO
I mean, taking out the leader is a pretty standard tactic...
Well, Anya, are you coming? I'm counting on you!
SFX
<crunch, vroom>
ANYA
Sure.
<fwoosh>
SFX
<blast>
<boom, boom, boom, boom>
LUCIANO
I'm on the hunt! Heheheh...
LUCIANO
—?!
LUCIANO
...How did this happen...?!
This battlefield has been... hunted out...?
LUCIANO
...Kururugi! Fall back, you bastard.
I'll take it from here!
SFX
<smooth motion—>
LUCIANO
Hmph... Fine, whatever.
As long as the Frosty Eagle still has his head...!
SFX
<rumble>
Are you in there, General Barclay?!
BARCLAY
Shit...
LUCIANO
What do you value most?!
LUCIANO
That's right!! Your life—
SFX
<jump>
<suddenly—>
LUCIANO
<spits>
<ka-boom!>
SFX
<distant rumble...>
LUCIANO
Suzaku Kururugi...!
Are you listening to me?!
...
...Sir Bradley?
SUZAKU
The Leviathan's... fallen?
SUZAKU
Did you do that...?
LUCIANO
—...
LUCIANO
...I see...
Very well...
If that's how it is...
LUCIANO
Shall I show you your life?!
<ka-chink>
GINO
Hey, no, wait!
LUCIANO
Stay out of this! He stole my prey right out from under me, and now he's taunting me...!!
GINO
You're looking at it the wrong way, Sir Bradley!
GINO
This victory belongs to all Knights of the Round.
It belongs to Britannia.
LUCIANO
—Sir Kururugi.
This is the last time I'll ever fight by the side of someone like you.
(How did I survive?)
SUZAKU
(...Right...)
SUZAKU
(It was that curse again...)
SFX
<high-pitched whine>
SFX
<struggling...!>
LEDO
I see we both got through that, if barely.
SCHNEE
Ledo!
I swear, it's like... the closer I get to it, the less I understand what I'm seeing.
LEDO
What're you talking about?
...Are you okay?
SCHNEE
(I'm not even sure how to describe what I saw.)
(If someone put a gun to my head, I'd say it was almost like—)
SFX
<shiver...>
SCHNEE
(Like he was possessed by a demon...)
SUZAKU'S SIDE ② / END
1 More literally, 'A bell around my neck, huh...?' The phrase is used to talk about belling cats.↩
2 When written in kanji, 近衛, this word means Imperial (or Royal) Guard.↩
3 Schnee has so far used 私; this use of 僕, while mentally addressing his sister Snow, is worth noting.↩
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A kind reader sent me scans back in 2019. (Just now PMed them to ask if they'd like to be credited — I'd be happy to do it but I wasn't sure if they'd want that or not.)Oookay, or that isn't the person who sent these scans to me... *makes a post!*