After Lelouch’s emotional truth-telling to his family, the Black Knights find themselves at a crossroads — uncertain whether to follow “Zero” or the prince behind the mask. When Lelouch reasserts his leadership, he outlines a new mission: uniting Britannians and Japanese under a single cause. His goal becomes clear — to recruit Lord Jeremiah Gottwald, the once-loyal knight of Lady Marianne, as a powerful ally.
Cornelia’s insight sparks the plan, leading Lelouch, Kallen, Suzaku, Euphemia, and A.A. to meet Jeremiah at an abandoned warehouse. Tension fills the air as Jeremiah, still burdened by guilt and loyalty, faces Zero — only for Lelouch to reveal his true identity. Shock turns to devotion as Jeremiah kneels, swearing to protect Lelouch, Nunnally, and his daughter A.A.
Back at headquarters, the reunited team celebrates their newest member. As the Gawain soars through the night sky, Lelouch’s resolve hardens — Britannia will soon face judgment not from a masked rebel, but from its own betrayed prince. The rise of the true Black Knights has begun.
