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Code Geass R2 #23; Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #19; One Piece #412
Code Geass R2 #23: Schneizel's Mask

Kagura, Tenzi and other royalty were held at gunpoint in the field. Orange arrived and found Lelouch/ Nunnally’s nurse muttered that the destruction of the city by the weapon was true and asked to be taken to Lelouch before she fainted. Meanwhile, Lelouch was shocked that Nunnally over the video and Suzaku wanted her to know that the prince had destroyed a city. Nunnally was still angry that Lelouch had disguised as Zero all the while and wanted to know if he was doing for her sake. Lelouch lied that he was doing for himself and shut the video. Nunnally was upset. Conelle and the prince consoled her. The prince lied that the people of the city was evacuated before the destruction and Conelle requested to talk with him for a moment. In his apartment, Lelouch was still angry that C.C. did not tell her Nunnally was still alive and now his brother used her as a pawn. Suzaku reminded him to proceed their plan as usual and he would be his sword. Nina and others were still shocked over the city destruction. In the dark, the prince confessed that the people in the city were killed. Conelle was shocked. The prince explained that emotion was not necessary. Conelle was angry that the prince was planning to rule the world with fear. Suddenly, the representative of Black Knight arrived, praising the prince’s act. Conelle prepared to kill the prince to stop his act but he shot her dead before she did.

In her ward, Lelouch/ Nunnally’s nurse told Orange of the plot of using Nunnally. Meanwhile, Lelouch was still doubtful of his decision. C.C. told him that his decision was right. Meanwhile, Nina and the Britainne researchers worked while Suzaku watched his Lancelot. Meanwhile, the Chinese and people all over the world were protesting. Kallen’s Guren was also modified. Kallen talked to the Knight of Round who would be working alongside Black Knight. Subsequently, the troops began to discuss the battle against Lelouch and his force. Lelouch executed the destruction of his elder brother while his brother branded Lelouch as the symbol of evil. Anya had her memory recovered and she was looking at the photos of the past. Lelouch used Kagura and others as hostage to prevent Xing-Ke and others from using the destruction weapon. Xing-Ke prepared to fight. The prince and Lelouch began to plan strategies. Suzaku went to the frontline while his brother had his force surrounded his. Xing-Ke and Guren went into fight. So was Orange and Suzaku. Lelouch activated an explosion at the enemy region, preparing to kill everyone in Black Knight. Ohgi had flashback of his past acknowledgement of Zero. His wife – the previous Britainne military soldier was currently pregnant with his child. Nunnally same time activated Nina’s last invented weapon – FLEIA. Ohgi woke to find himself in ruins as well as others. Lelouch was wondering if he could trust Nina’s ability for she might still hate him for killing Eruphy and others.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #19: Promise

Flashback, Cal was helping the drunken Judy along the alley. Judy heard gunshot and pulled Cal to a safe place. Judy was shot dead by astray bullet. Later, she met Reiji who was investigating the shooting. Cal pleaded Reiji to kill all people involved in Judy’s death. Later, Reiji invited Cal to be his assistant and she agreed happily. Other day, Reiji took Cal out to shop for clothes. Later, they returned home with Cal in her new clothes. Cal later cleaned his house. That evening, they had a chat and Reiji told Cal that his family was in heaven. Cal also confessed she ran away from her father and Judy was her only friend who took her in but she was dead. Another day, Reiji bought Cal a hand watch that she liked very much. Cal was touched.

In the dark, Scythe stated that all players had now gathered. One of them was Cal whom he commented as the best. Ein was also sitting in the room. Another flashback, Reiji shot a sniper on the rooftop when he attacked the occupants in the Inferno building. McCuuen shot her fellow comrade to save the situation. On the rooftop, Cal was upset when Reiji almost got himself killed. In the room of the same building, Ein completed her mission and she retreated. Flashback in Reiji’s apartment, Cal assumed Judy’s death was avenged. Reiji did not want to continue training Cal as assassin but he continued to let her live with him. That night, Reiji confessed he hated all assassins including himself. Later, Cal confessed her feeling for Reiji, willing to move into his world just to be with him. Reiji wished he could return to the innocent world. Another night, Reiji left for another mission while Cal saw him off. He promised he would return. At home, Cal repaired the video recorder and left home to buy videotapes. She was about to reach home when the house exploded. She ran crying for Reiji, thinking he was killed in the building. Next day, she entered the ruins, thinking of Reiji. She found the hand watch Reiji had bought for her, hoping for his return. The rain began to fall. Cal began to cry when Scythe appeared, stating Reiji had been lying all the time. Other place, Reiji and Ein walked in the night of the city.

COMMENT: This episode is all about flashbacks. At least, I know Cal is still alive.

One Piece #412:

Luffy was trapped in Amazon Lily where he accidentally landed in snake princess’s bathroom. She was shocked. Her sisters stormed in and saw Luffy. Luffy had saw Hebi-Hime’s back and Luffy found it familiar. Hebi-hime activated her Mero-mero beam that showed no effect to Luffy who turned away from the beam. Hebi-hime was shocked. Luffy ran away. Hebi-hime used pistol kiss at him but he dodged. She ordered for his capture. Her followers surrounded Luffy. Luffy asked for a boat but they attacked him with their arrows. Meanwhile, all women were activated to pursue Luffy. Luffy jumped from street to street and snatched meat from an old lady who saw Luffy’s wanted photo on the newspaper. To see his face one more time, she kicked Luffy. Luffy was surrounded again.

Later, Luffy was bound with snake ropes in the centre of the stadium. Hebi-hime and her sisters made their appearance. She questioned Luffy’s intention to come to her country. Margaret thought of Luffy’s words to save his comrades. Back to present, Hebi-hime declared Luffy’s death sentence. Margaret stood out and talked for Luffy. The general crowd was surprised. Margaret stated she believed Luffy was speaking the truth and that he meant no harm. She lied that she was the one who let him into the country. The others tried to shield her by stating that they also played a part in bringing Luffy into the village after finding him in the woods, mistaking him as one of the villagers. Margaret wanted to bear all responsibility herself. Others pleaded with her while Hebi-hime walked down. Hebi-hime asked her if she wanted her to forgive her and told her to stand with others. The crowd expected her forgiveness but she sent Mero mero beam at Margaret and others. Luffy was shocked as they turned into stone. Luffy demanded to know why they were punished and wanted them to be turned back to normal. Hebi-hime demanded Bakira to be brought for Luffy’s death sentence. It was a black panther that ate people under death sentence. Bakira confronted Luffy. Luffy freed himself and talked back at Hebi-hime. Bakira pounced at Luffy who punched it instantly. The crowd was shocked as Bakira flew off the ground with a thud unconscious. Luffy stated Hebi-hime and the crowd were weird after Hebi-hime turned their comrades into stone. Hebi-hime reasoned that it was because of her beauty. Luffy stated that she annoyed him. Hebi-hime was shocked that Luffy was immune to her beauty. The crowd demanded Luffy’s death sentence. Hebi-hime’s two sisters turned into snakes and attacked Luffy. Luffy wondered if they were fruit users. Hebi-hime watched on.