• This is an excerpt of the main story, seen through the God’s perspective

Lelouche Elcage.

Even if she was her reincarnation, she was a different existence altogether.

Even if the soul was the same, the environment in which they were born and raised, along with the experiences they had shaped them into two different people. Even their appearances and personalities might not be similar in the slightest.

I shouldn’t get my hopes up.

Lelouche and that woman weren’t the same.

So, I maintained my distance. I watched over Lelouche as a “god”, while giving her advice from time to time. After everything was over, it’d be nice if she were to say, “Thanks to God, things weren’t so difficult.”

—She had 99 days remaining.

After talking to me, Lelouche woke up in her mansion.

She had just fallen down the stairs. Her fiancé, Sazanjill, came to her aid, and ended up getting injured in the process. Neglecting his own treatment, Sazanjill carried her to the infirmary. Even after that, he relentlessly gave instructions to various places.

Usually, he was kind of clumsy and awkward, but when I saw him on the move, I was convinced he was a capable individual.

As the future king, he was still lacking in many aspects, but I was sure he’d be fine.

…Well, I’ll just leave it be. Besides, I’m just a bystander.

Even if there were circumstances, there was no doubt that he had wronged Lelouche.

Why are you bringing another girl to visit her?

Now wasn’t the time to clear up the misunderstandings?

You’re being too hasty. Are you an idiot?

Apparently, Lelouche was concerned about his chin injury.

“Your Highness Sazanjill…? What happened to your chin…?”

“W, who cares about that!?”

I saw her face flush—was she flustered? I still didn’t know much about her, but… When Lelouche tried to get up, an even more offensive remark came. This time, it came from the figure beside Sazanjill.

“Do not overexert yourself—!”

Lumiere Alban. You aren’t acquainted in any way with Lelouche? Why’d you visit her? You are just a nuisance. Know your place!

“It’s unnecessary for you to worry, Ms. Lumiere.”

“Eh…?”

That’s good. Just get rid of that irksome girl. Lelouche, you want to have some fun, right?

“Lelouche! Is that any way for you to respond to Lumiere’s concern!?”

But Sazanjill interfered. He was Lelouche’s fiancé, but so what? He should just keep his mouth shut. By the way, I wasn’t jealous.

Lelouche didn’t seem to mind.

“…I’m not really in any pain. I’m merely stating a fact.”

“Even so, you needn’t be so crass!”

Leaving the fuming Sazanjill behind, Lelouche smiled at Lumiere.

“…Can I have some of your time tomorrow after school?”

“But, Lady Lelouch, your condition…”

“I’m truly fine. I’ll definitely head to the academy tomorrow. May I borrow Ms. Lumiere, Your Highness?”

“A, alright, just don’t overdo it…?”

What is she planning…? Is she going to get back at her? Understandable, that girl did steal her fiancé.

Although, I didn’t know how Lelouche feel towards Sanzajill. Or maybe, I just didn’t want to know.

I take it that she wants to take revenge on the girl that irritated her?

“Of course.”

Well, for the time being, I’d just watch how it went. After all, it was her life.

When I saw her beautiful smile, I sincerely hoped that she’d keep on smiling and attain true happiness.

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—She had 98 days remaining.

What…?

After school, the next day, Lelouche was in an empty classroom with Lumiere. For some reason, Lelouche was at the podium holding a pointer stick. Something about her smile was just eerie. On the other hand, a pile of textbooks could be seen on top of Lumiere’s desk. Lumiere was visibly anxious.

“Lady Lelouche, what are we going to do today…?”

“I will teach you what I’ve learned.”

“Eh?”

…Was it some kind of secret code among the noble ladies?

“As for etiquette, I will teach you all the basics.”

“Umm, uh…?”

Ooh, I get it! By that, she’s trying to teach her a lesson! ‘How dare you go up against me’—that kind of thing!

“As of the present, things aren’t looking well for you. To stand next to His Highness, there are a lot of things you have to learn.”

“As long as our hearts are connected, those are but trivial obstacles!”

Uh-oh, Lumiere fought back. Also, ‘true love’? Wow, look at how smug she is. Lelouche, just slap her, it’s fine. God himself—namely me—has given you permission to do so.

By the way, I didn’t enjoy seeing women fight, got it?

However, I didn’t foresee the following development.

Lelouche’s smile deepened.

“I’ve contacted your family about your delayed return.”

“What?”

“Your father, Baron Alban, has requested this of me. ‘Thank you for your assistance,’ is what he said. He also left a message for you—don’t be rude. Are you going to ignore your father’s encouragement?”

For some reason, even I had shivers running down my spine when I saw that impeccable smile…

Scary! This is more than just a fight!

While Lumiere was still trying to comprehend everything that had been revealed to her, Lelouche tapped the pointer stick against her palm and spoke to Lumiere. “Alright, let’s start with the way you stand.”

—And that was exactly what she did.

After subjecting Lumiere to three hours’ worth of education, she also sent Lumiere back as promised. Then, on the way home, she began to take a nap in the carriage. As expected, she might still be recovering.

…Uuh, is now the right time to ask?

“What are you doing?”

I still didn’t understand the person named Lelouche Elcage. However, looking back on her 100 days, I could confidently say that the thieving cat’s education program was only the beginning.

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***T/N: Haha now I wanna re-read this again.

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