Talk:Lelouch vi Britannia/@comment-2604:2D80:8822:951A:D004:4902:E63C:CE0D-20180811185327/@comment-36317741-20180811193625

The ZR had 2 goals: achieving a gentler world (by the use of anime logic, of course), and redemption.

As they explain in the official guide book, the ZR was important for Lelouch as he saw it as the only fitting punishment for his crimes. We can disagree with Lelouch on this, we can argue that he deserved to live or that death is too simple and not harsh enough, but ultimately it's his own opinion on the matter which counts. Sure, being aware of your own crimes is better than not being aware, but it doesn't absolve them either. And to Lelouch death was the only fitting punishment, even though he commited those crimes "for a good cause".

Here's the quote from the guide book:

"For those two who bear the heavy sin known as killing their fathers, they share the belief that they can forgive each other by imposing the greatest punishments on themselves. Death for Lelouch who wishes for a tomorrow with his sister, life for Suzaku who wishes to atone for his sins through death. Suzaku, who accepts the weight of Zero's mask, gives his gratitude to Lelouch. " (source: https://imgur.com/uSV2HjN)