Before AD [Babylonian Favorites]

The heavy rain rumbled, mixed with the occasional lightning that hit the ground, completely blocking the view outside.I looked up at the gray sky, had no choice but to put down the curtain, and walked back into the tent.

The rainy season has finally arrived.

In the battle of the Hidaspes River, the enemy's death toll was close to 2. In comparison, the death toll of more than 700 infantry and more than 200 cavalry on Alexander's side seemed insignificant.However, in the past three months, Alexander has not moved into the city to live, insisting on setting up camp outside.The reason is that I am afraid that everyone will live more and more lazily while he is recuperating, and the more they live, the less they want to move forward.

Alexander was sketching something on the map in front of the table. When he saw me coming back, he said, "Still working?"

He is in much better spirits today, and his pale face is also slightly rosy.

I nodded and calculated in my mind: "It's been eight days."

Unknowingly, the Indian Peninsula has entered the rainy season. From June to September now, there are always many more rainy days than sunny days.It's hot and humid everywhere, mosquitoes gather, and the rare sunny days are fine, but when it rains, it's almost impossible to move an inch.

Because of this reason, coupled with the unacceptable climate and unaccustomed diet, the plague gradually began to spread again in the army.Although this kind of thing is inevitable, in the past few years, it seems that sobriety has not been as severe as it is now.Almost every day, Melanie received news from junior soldiers that he was infected with the plague, seriously ill or even died.A few at a time, dozens of people at most.

As the days slowly passed, hundreds of people died after being tortured.

It seems that there is an invisible hand of death, quietly strangling the throat of Alexander's army of nearly 5 people.This made Alexander unable to recuperate with peace of mind. Whenever he listened to these reports attentively, his brows would frown deeper.There were several times when he proposed to go out to see the wounded, but Hephaestion, Ptolemy and others strongly protested.

Obviously, this plague was an infectious disease. Even if Alexander had any heroic aura, he was only a flesh and blood body. Since the Battle of the Hidaspes River, no one wanted to see him risk his life any more.

Ptolemy also teased him: "Zeus can learn from you, you are still sick, vomiting and diarrhea, and you set a bad example when you see others, but no one wants to see their Achilles sick and crooked." tragedy."

It was supposed to be another normal day as usual.I had nothing to do, so I stood looking at the map of Alexandria.Uh, no matter how I look at this map, I feel that the continental plate is a bit different from the world map I am familiar with. I can barely recognize an outline near the Mediterranean Sea. It just disappeared.Just kidding, what about East Asia?What about Russia?What about South Asia?What about America and Oceania?

"What? Is there something wrong?" Probably seeing that my expression was tangled, Alexander suddenly rubbed my hair.

I bet, if I tell him that there are still so many "unknown worlds" in the east that he doesn't know, this guy will definitely have his eyes bright and eager to fight, and he will definitely go to the end regardless of the situation.In order to avoid the premature outbreak of the First World War, I quickly shook my head and asked casually, "Well... where does His Majesty plan to go next?"

Alexander leaned over and touched a winding line on the Indian Peninsula with a quill: "Near the Hiphasis River, I received a report from scouts two days ago, saying that this area is very rich, the people are brave and good at fighting, and they are ruled by nobles. But As for the nobles, I haven't found out yet."

As soon as I yelled, I heard Melanie's high-pitched voice outside: "Your Majesty, Lord Hephaistion is here."

"It's raining so hard..." Alexander complained in a low voice, before he straightened up, "Let him in."

Hephaistion walked in, wearing armor, wet all over, his curly long hair was battered into strands by the rain.He took off his helmet and shook his head like a wild animal. His big sea blue eyes looked over, passed me, and fell on Alexander.

"This cursed weather!" He wiped the rain on his face with his sleeve as he walked over, "I heard that your injury has almost recovered, show me, hurry up, I have something to do in the afternoon, I don't have time to talk to you nonsense."

As he spoke, he made a gesture to pull Alexander's white robe.

Alexander dodged his hand, laughed and said: "Dear Hephaes, if you clean yourself up a little more, I'm still very happy to ask you to help me, but I'll do it myself now."

I thought about it, and found a dry sheep towel from the side, and handed it to Hephaistion.Glanced at him, instantly.

"Your Excellency has worked hard." I squeezed the words through my teeth.

It's not what I want to do with him.The point is that Hephaestion is too cunning.Since I was set out by him last time, I dare not say anything to him even if I was beaten to death.But he was very interested in it, as long as he saw me in private, he would ask about his death.If I didn't say anything, he would not do anything to me, borrow me from Alexander, and throw all the trivial things over, which made me very angry.

Hephaistion didn't realize it, and took it cheekily, wiped his face and hands casually, and urged Alexander: "Hurry up."

Alexander really pulled off the linen rope belt, pulled the white robe away from his chest, and let Hephaestion see the gauze that was loosely wrapped around his right shoulder.I saw that the hideous slash on the lung had turned into a pale pink scar.

Hephaestion took a closer look, as if looking at some treasure handed down from ancient times, and touched it again, making sure that there was really nothing unusual about Alexander, so he relaxed his expression.Just as he opened his mouth to say something, Melanie's flustered voice suddenly sounded from outside: "Your Majesty, Roxanne, uh, the queen is begging to see you!"

It's a lot of fun now, I thought gloatingly.

Hephaestion silently closed his mouth, and stood aside with folded arms, watching Alexander gather his clothes and tie his belt again.

The moment he tied his belt in a knot, Roxanne entered.Over the past year, Roxana has not only grown taller, but her oval face has also become more beautiful, especially her eyes, which are long and narrow, filled with water waves, and are as seductive as snakes.

She stared at Alexander's movement of putting on his belt, and her eyes suddenly became sharp.The black and white pupils wavered between Hephaistion and me, giving the illusion of searching for prey.

"Your Majesty seems to be very busy recently," she said.

Alexander was stunned before smiling and said, "Why did you come here suddenly today, and it's still raining so hard..."

"Your Majesty doesn't see anyone recently, even me. I'm very worried." Roxanna stepped forward, and I was a little hairy from her stare, and I moved my neck uncomfortably.

"There is no way, those medical officers made it difficult for me to move."

Hephaestion probably felt uncomfortable too, put on his helmet, threw the towel to me, and nodded to Roxana: "I still have something to do, I have to go first, Roxana... queen, it's nice to meet you .”

"I wish Lord Hephaistion all the best." Roxana smiled.

There was silence in the tent for a while, and Alexander said gently: "Come, come here, let me take a good look at you."

He bent slightly, held Roxanna's face for a while, and touched her forehead lightly with his lips: "It seems that you have taken good care of yourself without me, that's great. Have you seen anything interesting recently, Roxana ? Tell me if you want."

On seeing her, Alexander became unusually talkative.I have been by his side for several years, and I have known about his problem for a long time. He talks too much when he is nervous.

I took the opportunity to corner myself and carefully kicked the kettle on the ground.Sure enough, there was not much water in it, so I quickly picked it up and whispered: "Your Majesty, Queen, there is no water, I have to go get some water."

Alexander nodded in acquiescence.And Roxana, who was standing aside, fixed her eyes on me, thoughtful.

I hurriedly turned and left, and I heard Roxanna ask lightly from behind: "Is he the only attendant by your side all the time?"

When I opened the curtain and went out again, the momentum of the rain still did not decrease.Melanie straightened her stomach and stood against the tent very hard, the front half of her body was soaked through.I couldn't help but glanced at him sympathetically, and simply stood beside him, thinking about where I should take shelter from the rain next.

I don’t want to be alone with that guy Hephaistion at all. For others, Kassander is not as good as a beast. I really don’t know their status Where is the camp? Tajs seems to have lost sight of him a long time ago. Yes, he should be staying with Antigonus in West Robly City... I was thinking wildly, and even Melanie talked to me for a while. sounds are ignored.

It wasn't until he tapped my shoulder that I came back to my senses.

"Okay, why did you come out all of a sudden?" He looked at me a little defensively. After I ran away, Melanie didn't trust me a little bit.

I pointed to the kettle in my hand.

He understood, thought for a while and said, "It's raining so much now, and there's still a long way to go from here to the river, how do you get there?"

"It'll be over in a few steps." I can't tell you directly that I hate facing that woman inside, can I?

I bit the bullet and dawdled outside, and really ran in the rain under the dubious eyes of Melanie.

This feeling is really... exhilarating.I should be glad that it is already summer, otherwise my bones will probably be here.However, it is rare to have the opportunity to pour rain once a year. I touched my wet hair and changed from fast running to slow walking.

Along the way, apart from the soldiers who were still on guard, not even half a person could be seen.Of course, it was very hard for me to see. It was raining too much and I couldn't keep my eyes open.Amidst the thunder and lightning, I was walking vaguely, inadvertently recalling that similar night five years ago, I ran out of the Persepolis Palace like a madman.

It's kind of funny to think about it now.

At that time, I just heard a little bit about Alexander, and I took it as a big deal. While rushing out desperately, I tried my best to convince myself that I didn't like him at all and just didn't want a hero to disappear inexplicably.

On that stormy night, I remember it so clearly. I stumbled and fell on the steps. I fell badly. Later, I was caught by two bastards and forced into a lion cage. That was miserable... Ah, no , it seems that there is still a part missing in the middle.

As I walked, I thought about the missing memory, and when I didn't pay attention, I realized that there was a figure in front of me.Looking up, I immediately remembered what I had just forgotten.

The Seleucus in front of him, with emerald green eyes, looked at me with a complicated expression: "Bagos, are you going to run away again?"

In the middle was unlucky me to run into this idiot.

This self-righteous fool didn't listen to my explanation, poured wine on me, and punched me!