In this heartwarming yet tense chapter, peace briefly settles over the Black Knights as Kallen proposes something Lelouch never expected—family time. With Jeremiah now among their ranks and no immediate attacks to plan, Kallen convinces Lelouch that A.A., their daughter born from the Geass Order’s experiments, deserves to experience love and belonging for the first time. Together, they spend a quiet day as a family—watching movies, playing games, and teaching A.A. chess—allowing Lelouch to feel a rare sense of peace.

Meanwhile, at the Geass Order, G.G. grows restless under V.V.’s watch. Disillusioned by the Order’s cruelty, she senses A.A.’s happiness through their bond and resolves to break free. Her defiance only deepens when a young Geass user reports her lack of obedience to V.V., but G.G. no longer cares—she is done being their puppet. In a dreamlike vision, she reaches out to A.A., asking her to have the Black Knights launch a distraction so she can escape.

Back at the Black Knights’ base, A.A. awakens and gently asks Lelouch to attack the Geass Order’s stronghold to help her beloved mentor. Despite his exhaustion, Lelouch agrees, moved by his daughter’s sincerity. As Kallen drifts back to sleep beside A.A., Lelouch begins to devise a brilliant rescue plan under the dim glow of his desk lamp.

This chapter bridges affection and strategy, showcasing the emotional evolution of Lelouch’s family and setting the stage for the daring liberation of G.G.—a move that will soon shift the balance between the Black Knights and the Geass Order forever.