Lelouch's younger brother, Rolo Lamperouge, suddenly appears in R2, the second season of Code Geass. But what kind of person is he? He suddenly appears, but is he really Lelouch's younger brother? We'd like to uncover the secrets of Rolo Lamperouge.
Who is Rolo Lamperouge?
Appearing in R2, Rolo Lamperouge is Lelouch's "fake" younger brother. The reason he's called a fake is because he's actually a Britannian spy and assassin dispatched by the Geass Order to the Secret Intelligence Agency. Although he appears introverted and naive, he also has a cold-hearted side, willing to kill friend or foe if necessary. This likely contributed to his dislike among his colleagues in the Secret Intelligence Agency.
Why is Rolo Lamperouge Lelouch's younger brother?
After the Black Rebellion, Emperor Charles ordered him to play the role of Lelouch's younger brother in order to keep an eye on him, as his memories had been altered. Because he was placed there as a substitute for Nunnally, during his memory loss, Lelouch completely forgot about Nunnally and believed that Rolo was the only one he had. It seems he was ordered to eliminate Lelouch if he were to regain his memories.
What is Rolo Lamperouge's Geass?
Rolo developed his Geass after being picked up by V.V. as a child. Rolo's Geass ability is to stop the perceived time of anyone within a certain range. The range of effect is wide, enough to cover the entire school. However, while time is stopped, time also stops for Rolo, which has the side effect of causing his own heart and lungs to stop, even though he remains conscious. If he uses it repeatedly, it is a risky ability that could put his own life in danger.
Rolo Lamperouge's Love for Lelouch
Although Rolo was ordered to watch over and eliminate Lelouch and play the role of his younger brother, he was originally an orphan and grew up without the love of his parents or family. Despite being fake brothers, she grew attached to Lelouch, who recognized her as a human and showered her with unconditional love, and she came to care for him so much that she was willing to take any risk for him. However, her feelings for Lelouch were so strong that she began to hate Shirley, who was special to Lelouch and treated her like Nunnally, and as a result Shirley was killed by Rolo.
Rolo Lamperouge at the mercy of Lelouch's schemes
After regaining his memories, Lelouch harbors hatred for Rolo, who has taken his beloved Nunnally's place. Lelouch continues to play the role of a fake brother, hoping to exploit Rolo's feelings for him, use him to the fullest, and then throw him away like a rag! Rolo falls for Lelouch's trick and devotes himself to his cause.
The Final Moments of Rolo Lamperouge
Lelouch is enraged at the Second Battle of Tokyo, believing Nunnally to have died. When Rolo tries to comfort him, he is told that he was only using him, which leaves him in despair. However, his feelings for Lelouch remain unchanged, and he repeatedly uses Geass to protect him, even at the risk of death. He loses his life as a result of the backlash. However, by protecting his precious older brother Lelouch, Rolo is acknowledged as his "younger brother," and he passes away with a smile on his face, surrounded by his brother. Rolo cared for Lelouch until the very end.
Rolo Lamperouge Summary
At first, Rolo was merely a spy sent to monitor and eliminate Lelouch. However, due to Rolo's background, he grew attached to Lelouch, who cared deeply for him. Since he directly received the love he felt for Nunnally, the magnitude of his love is immeasurable. It's no wonder Rolo adored Lelouch. At first, Rolo was treated as a disposable pawn, but he still stuck to his feelings for Lelouch, and in the end, I think he was saved by being properly acknowledged as Lelouch's younger brother! Please pay attention to this brave Rolo.
