The pendulum of the clock seemed to be swinging forever, and a topic called choice was being discussed in a certain room of the Silver Wing Chamber of Commerce.
"Do you understand? There are not many ways I can choose now. I have to do this."
Lelouch was sitting on the sofa waiting for Alisa's answer. The smart business girl who always had endless ideas was now clenching her hands uneasily as if she was making a life or death decision.
The visit of her mother, Mrs. Angelina, made Alisa feel confused. Apparently, her immediate boss had noticed something strange about her mother, that is, her mother had suspected that her disguised other identity, "Female Assistant Shilevi", was her. 's daughter. Not to mention Lelouch, Alisa herself also noticed this situation. And now Lelouch clearly clarified the situation to Alisa directly. Although Mrs. Angelina was still a little unsure, it was only a matter of time before she was exposed.
How to prevent Lady Angelina from determining Alisa's true identity and spreading the news that the 'Alisa' in Golden Spike's territory is a fake, Lelouch must find a way to prevent this from happening.
The simplest way is to use the power of geass to issue an order to keep Mrs. Angelina silent. And once the power of geass takes effect, it doesn't matter even if Alisa directly recognizes Mrs. Angelina. The power of geass is absolute. In this different world, except for a transcendent existence like Yalin, Lelouch, an ordinary human, believes that no one can break free from the control of geass by will.
As far as Alisa is concerned, Mrs. Angelina is her mother anyway. How could she, as a daughter, watch helplessly as others use unknown spiritual magic on her mother? You must know that Alisa was still concerned about Lulu at that time. The image of Xiu using geass power to control the staff of the chamber of commerce is still fresh in his memory. Spies and spies who originally came from different chambers of commerce and forces, under the influence of this power called geass, instantly became believers in Lelouch. The fanatical expression of shouting Lelouch's name may even be crazy to the Holy See and the Holy Capital. When believers see them, they will feel ashamed.
And precisely for this reason. Alisa is even more afraid of this power. Although Lelouch said that he only asked Mrs. Angelina to help her keep a little secret, Alisa is not sure whether Lelouch will directly use geass to directly control his mother. And took advantage of the situation to control the entire Westphalian family.
"Are you still worried?" Lelouch wasn't in a hurry, he just held the table with his fingers crossed and waited patiently.
Alisa showed a bitter smile: "I'm sorry, Sir Lelouch~ After all, she is my mother."
"I can understand how you feel."
Lelouch nodded and said: "I might as well tell you directly. Although the geass power I possess can imply multiple commands, it can only be effective once for anyone. I have no interest in controlling your mother and turning her into a submissive. She is a puppet. I just want her to promise not to spread anything about you, and as long as I have the protection of geass power, I will not object even if you directly recognize your mother now."
“┉┉┉┉”
"Your power is indispensable in the Free City. I don't want to see the members of my team fighting with each other, and I don't want to see a subordinate who is loyal to me on the surface but full of hatred in private┉┉You understand me What do you mean? Alyssa!" Lelouch suddenly emphasized his tone.
Alyssa took a deep breath, and suddenly the girl suddenly raised her hands upwards as if she had become a different person: "I agree, I just hope that you will keep your promise not to hurt my mother."
"Of course┉┉"
Lelouch was a little confused about Alisa's sudden change in attitude.
In fact, for Alyssa, the main reason for her dramatic change of attitude was that she didn't have many choices. The game between gods and demons has made Alisa see the importance of strength. As a mortal who has no strength to contend with beings that transcend worldly rights, she can only endure what she should endure. The sweet girl of heaven, who once had the power to control the wind and rain in the Westphalian family and even the entire Kingdom of Belrama, now has to work diligently for her master as a subordinate. Perhaps in the eyes of others, this is simply a huge difference. Don't be unlucky in general, but in Alisa, this is your own luck.
The rights of mortals are as vulnerable as a castle made of sand in the eyes of gods and demons who transcend the world. This made Alisa, who once almost died in the Golden Spike Territory, feel deeply about being able to cling to another god. Being able to get the guarantee from the gods to ensure that her family can survive this game between gods and demons, the hard work and price paid now are not worth mentioning in Alisa's opinion.
"Ha~" Alisa took a deep breath: "Actually, at least for this long time. You have never used geass power to control me. At least on this point, it shows that I can indeed trust you."
"Oh~ How are you so sure that I haven't used geass power on you?"
Alyssa pointed at herself: "Don't you explain everything now? If you really used that kind of power to control me. Then would I be so hesitant about your request now? Look at those who work here Spies and spies, I think even if you ask them to commit suicide now, they will do it immediately."
Lelouch looked at Alisa with a half-smile. In fact, Lelouch wanted to tell her that it was not because of his kindness that he couldn't bear to use grass on her, but because geass itself was ineffective against her who had a soul contract. , otherwise, a 100% obedient puppet is definitely easier to control than a person who still retains self-awareness.
"But it's a relief to be able to see my mother. It seems that my mother was not poisoned by the devil." Alisa showed a sweet smile: "Actually, Sir Lelouch, I have been thinking about something. Things┉┉”
"What?"
Gradually regaining her previous vitality, Alisa sighed and said with a smile: "If...if I can convince my father to let our Westphalian family become a vassal of the noble god of the Yanold Mountains. Ancient God Ya Will Lin accept us?"
"Sorry ~ this is impossible!"
"Hey┉┉Really?"
Lelouch's very direct answer made Alisa a little discouraged.
"I'm not saying that I don't want to accept your Westphalon family, but it's impossible for the Westfalon family to become a vassal of Ulduar City from the beginning."
"Why?" Alisa was a little puzzled: "Although our Westphalian family has a decisive power in the Kingdom of Belrama, and also has a place in the Free City, after experiencing everything that happened in the Golden Spike Territory, I Only then did I realize that as a mortal, neither I nor the entire Vestafaren family are too small. In the game between gods and demons, even the king of a country is just an insignificant pawn on the chessboard. It will be abandoned at any time.”
Lelouch clapped his hands: "That's good~ But even if your Westphalian family becomes a vassal of Yalin, Yalin is still the only player in this chess game, and you are still just pawns, Ai Lisa, don’t you think that after becoming a vassal and believer of the gods, you will be safe and protected forever?”
Alisa shook her head and said firmly: "I used to be a believer of the Goddess of Light. Although the goddess's teachings are full of love and devotion to the world, I always believe that gods and mortals are dependent on each other. , I will not expect God to protect mortals selflessly and free of charge. Likewise, as a mortal, I will never believe in gods like a fanatic. As the daughter of a businessman family, my father taught me something when I was very young. The exchange of interests between each other is the cornerstone of the alliance."
“So┉┉”
"So after our Westphalian family attaches itself to the gods, we will work hard to become the most important chess piece in the hands of the gods, a chess piece that can affect the chess game. Only in this way will we not become abandoned pieces in the chess game. Being abandoned prematurely is the only way our family can retain a spark in this unprecedented game.”
Alisa's words were crisp and powerful. In Lelouch's view, although she was still very young, all the things that happened in these days, especially the many things that girls originally thought should only appear in legends and myths - one by one. When the reality unfolded in front of her eyes, the original narrow world view was broken, and the clear and broad vision that followed allowed the originally resolute Alisa to continue to mature at an unimaginable speed, allowing her to transcend the ordinary world. He has looked at the problem from the perspective of a superior person.
Bang bang bang!
Lelouch applauded and sincerely praised Alisa's words: "I have to praise your courage and determination. You already have the qualifications to become the head of the family Alisa, but you still have a shortcoming that you ignore. The most important question is your own identity!”
"My identity?" Alisa was slightly stunned: "In my opinion, no matter what status a mortal has, they are the same in the eyes of the gods. I believe that even my father would definitely be attached to the gods if he were in my current situation. After all, no matter whether it is fighting for power or a noble family, it is meaningless once it is destroyed. "
Lelouch stretched out a finger and waved his hand: "I'm not talking about this ~ Alisa. But you have forgotten your other identity. Have you forgotten your mother's identity?"
Alisa couldn't help but be stunned when these words came out, but then her expression suddenly turned bitter. It was obvious that the smart girl had understood the meaning of Lelouch's words. (To be continued...)