Before AD [Babylonian Favorites]

I was bruised and exhausted.At this moment, it really didn't make any sense.

Alexander.Alexander.

At this moment, he is next door, but I feel that he is so far away from me, so far away that I dare not even think about it.

The lion rushed forward with its bloody mouth wide open, and the sound of the wind whistled in its ears.

I suddenly opened my eyes, and a short body dodged to the side in embarrassment, grabbed the iron cage and slapped it hard, and yelled at the sky with all my strength.

"what--"

All hidden emotions exploded at this moment.

I wiped my face and smiled lowly against the iron cage.

Francisco, wake up, in this world, no one cares about you except yourself.You are left with only yourself.

Only myself is left.

I raised my eyes and confronted the lion facing me with daggers drawn.

It was obviously stunned by me, and began to circle with me uncertainly, trying to find the best time to make a surprise attack.

All I had left was the long handkerchief that the pockmarked face had used to stuff my mouth.My right hand was completely immobile, so I quickly tied a knot with my left hand, and then wrapped the other end of the handkerchief around my right hand a few times.A long handkerchief becomes a strong rope.

Even if I die, I, Francisco, will choose the most dignified and honorable way to die.No matter how weak I am, I will not let anyone who hurts me succeed.

I bent down slightly, raised my hand, and stared at the lion's movements.

I'm going to rein in this lion's mouth.

I know this idea is crazy and absurd. For a person who is dying, it is undoubtedly asking for death.However, in this situation where the final outcome is death no matter what I do, I have no choice but to fight to the death.Fight to the death for yourself.

The lion in front of him began to lower its front legs again.

I tighten the handkerchief.

The trick that lions are most used to using is to jump from a high place and pounce on the back of the prey's neck, so they can't expose their neck and throat.Its most vulnerable parts are the eyes and mouth, so focus on these two.

Roar--

With a roar, it leaped straight to my chest, its huge front paws and sharp teeth were exposed, and its head stretched sideways towards my neck.This time it learned to be smart, knowing that I might hide to the two sides, and specifically forced me into a corner.

The moment it started to move, I jumped hard, raised my arms vigorously, and leaned back violently.

Leaping up in the air, I hooked the wire with the power of my left hand. Seeing that its two front paws were about to grab my leg, I lifted my legs high again.

The lion slammed into the air again, the momentum made it unable to hold back its momentum, and it slammed into the iron cage under me.

There was a terrible tremor in the huge solid cage.

I lowered my head and met its furious eyes, which were gradually turning red.

I am above, it is below, this height difference is very dangerous.

This set of movements may seem surprising, but it is not difficult for a ballet dancer like me in normal times.My jumping ability is not bad, and my abdominal muscle control is not bad. What's more, turning my legs over my head is also a basic movement in dance. How long will it last.

The whole person seemed to be hanging precariously in the middle of the cliff.

The lion raised its upper body, clung to the iron cage, and tried to hook me.

Alexander laughed happily from next door, and some people were applauding happily.

Nabazan complimented politely: "...Your Majesty is indeed His Majesty, letting out rumors of pampering Bagoss can not only make those monarchs of hostile countries take it lightly, but also make some unruly ministers expose their ambitions, I understand No wonder Bagoss can be seen by your side these days."

"En." Alexander said, "Nabazan, thank you for your hard work. Speaking of Bagos' move, I have to thank you."

"Your Majesty, this is just a little respect from me, and I will always be loyal to you."

Gradually, my arms began to tremble.The eyes were blurred for a while, and then became clear again.

I can't hold on anymore.I gritted my teeth and saw the tall lion's back from the corner of my eye.

Francisco, it's all like this, how can your fate be more difficult?

Suddenly, the door of the room was opened, and a thin beam of light came in.

The lion's attention is drawn to the past.

Fight!

I suddenly lowered my legs, kicked on the iron cage with all my strength, rolled in the air, and straddled the back of the lion without leaning to one side.

The lion was furious, turned his head and opened his mouth, and then raised his body violently.

It's faster and I'm faster than it.Just when the thunder was too fast to hide my ears, I clamped its stomach tightly, leaned over and raised my hand to tighten it, stuck the long cloth strip into its mouth, and then pulled back hard with all my strength.

Roar--

The lion stood up angrily, trying to shake me off.I pulled the handkerchief hard again, and the momentum of the downward slide was abruptly stopped.

"Ba, Gao, Si!"

Suddenly there was a very unbelievable voice at the door.

The lion soared in mid-air and hadn't landed yet. I rode on its huge body and turned my head high.

Holding the torch, Ptolemy looked up at me dumbfounded. Behind him were Kassander, Seleucus, and countless men and women in gorgeous clothes with different expressions.

"Above Zeus, Bagoas? Alexander's pet is dancing with lions! Is this a sideshow arranged by Lord Nabarzan?"

"My god, my god, even the bravest animal trainer can't do this!"

"Bagos is worthy of being the best dancer in Persia!"

There was deafening screams and applause, and someone whistled and threw flowers in this direction.

It was as if, in their eyes, my life and death were a trivial drama.

I clenched my teeth on the handkerchief on my left hand and punched the lion's eyes.

The lion suffered from pain and started to rage again. I quickly changed hands to catch it.

"Bagoss, this is no joke, come down! Come down!" Seleucus rushed to the side of the cage and yelled at me, frowning, "Did you even risk your own life just to make Alexander look at you a few times? "

I just felt colder and colder in my heart, and said with a sneer, "Do you think I sneaked in on purpose?"

Seleucus was stunned: "Isn't it?"

I glance at him.

This face turned out to be so strange in the end.

I bounced up and down with the lion's movements, laughing more and more frustrated: "Ha, yes, you are right! I just danced with the lion to attract Alexander's attention, so what? I would die Let him look at me one more time! Lord Seleucus, what can you do?"

"Come out!" Seleucus's blue eyes fluctuated, he bit his lip, bowed his head and said, "I'll call Alexander for you."

"What are you calling Alexander! Calling an animal trainer is serious! Seleucus, are you out of your mind? Bagoas is so stubborn and you still provoke him!" Ptolemy's panting voice came from the crowd, "Look Could his appearance be the cage he entered voluntarily? Look at him, there is blood all over his body, how can one piece be good? "

Seleucus opened his eyes wide, his voice changed, and he grabbed the cage with his fingers: "Bagos, are you injured? Where is your pain? Who put you in?"

He raised his head and yelled at the back: "Damn it, come quickly, where did everyone go! Get me out of this broken cage!"

"My lord! Don't pull the chain, the lion will come out when the cage is opened!"

There was another brief blur in front of my eyes, my whole body was in pain, my eyelids were heavy, and sleepiness gradually hit me.

Seeing me, Seleucus panicked.

"Bagoss! Don't sleep! Do you know? Be obedient, don't sleep!" I heard his hoarse voice, which gradually changed from an order to a pleading, "Bagos, do you hear me, Bagos! Don't sleep..."

I hesitated for a moment, turned my head in his direction vaguely and said, "Sir, although it's a bit ridiculous, I still want you to tell His Majesty for me, don't go back at night, there are dangers on the road, on the road."

Although in his eyes, I am just an inconspicuous one among thousands of people.Although he doesn't care about me at all.

But when I think of the few days I followed him, the short few days, seeing his loneliness and his sadness, his ambition and his smile, I still can't help but want to help him.

The last strenght in my arm was gone, and my hand was limp.

But he lied to me.

He made me trust him, but he used me.

After finally summoning up the courage to trust someone, I was deceived without any accident.

I smiled dimly: "Also, tell Alexander, don't say that kind of thing to others casually, people who are deceived will feel uncomfortable."

The surroundings suddenly became quiet.

A person's voice immediately sounded low: "I have heard it."

I was startled, and looked up to see his face clearly, but my eyes became more and more blurred.

There are many things on the lips that I want to ask him, but I have no chance.

I could only smile and nod: "Well, goodbye then."

"Bagos," he called to me.

Bye now.

The lion jumped up again, and I let go, slid off its back, and lay down heavily on the ground, watching this huge beast open its bloody mouth at me in a rage.

A black shadow covered the top of my head, and I finally lost consciousness.

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Along the way is the beautiful scenery of spring flowers, coconut trees, oases and herds of cattle and sheep.

The carriage moved very slowly.

I sat in the carriage and looked around.

The carriage shook.

I grabbed the gray robe of the stout man beside me and asked, "Where is this going?"

As soon as the words came out of my mouth, I was taken aback. Why is it the immature voice of a child?

The stout man with the goatee and the turban glared at me and snorted, "Babylon, the land of whores."

A hand suddenly put on my shoulder from behind, and pinched my cheek again. The woman's soft voice sounded: "This Bagos is a top-notch guy. Nowadays, there are many lords who don't want eunuchs in their homes. There is no rush for eunuchs. Xiao, I think we can try to sell it for a good price first."

The man nodded and stopped talking.

I can't get back to my senses. Could it be that I'm in Bagoss' boyhood again?

Suddenly, a sharp pain hit my right hand, which made me unable to breathe.

I flung my eyes open.

In the quiet night, the faint moonlight sprinkled along the window edge.The warm wind was blowing, and the pain came from the right hand, back and knee more clearly.

This is my room, my bed.A soft Persian blanket draped over her body, carrying a familiar smell.

I am still alive.

The sound of shallow breathing came from the side.

I turned my head and was surprised to find that there was still someone crouching beside me.

His eyes are closed, his eyelashes are long and curly, his high nose bridge and pale lips look soft under the moonlight.