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[ careful, careful, careful. he needs to tell her the truth. as much of the truth as he can. and then emphasize that there's still no reason to fight here. ]
He's... become Emperor. [ the words come slowly ] His Majesty Charles zi Britannia -- [ what's the right word for gave up on the living world ] -- abdicated the throne, leaving Prince Schneizel and Lelouch to vie for the throne.