Lelouch, acting as Zero, surprises the Black Knights and the Britannian Empire by agreeing to join the Specially Administrated Zone of Japan (SAZ) established by Governor-General Nunnally.
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Zero negotiates a secret deal with the Britannian leadership: he will deliver one million Elevens to the SAZ in exchange for his own legal pardon and exile from Area 11. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Episode 8
In , titled "One Million Miracles," Lelouch executes one of his most brilliant and theatrical strategies to date. Plot Summary
A poignant moment shows Lelouch leaving a commemorative candle for Euphemia, indicating he still carries heavy guilt for the events of the first season. Lelouch, acting as Zero, surprises the Black Knights
During the opening ceremony, Zero asks Suzaku Kururugi what it means to be "Japanese". When Suzaku answers that it is a matter of the heart, Zero releases a smoke screen. When it clears, every single one of the one million participants is dressed in a Zero costume.
Because the law stated that "Zero" would be exiled and the Britannians had agreed that anyone sharing his ideals was Zero, Suzaku is forced to legally exile all one million participants to avoid a repeat of the massacre caused by Princess Euphemia. Plot Summary A poignant moment shows Lelouch leaving
Suzaku faces an ethical dilemma between his duty as a Britannian Knight and his desire to prevent another massacre, eventually choosing to let the Japanese people go.