[HP] Once Upon a Time in England

-1981-

The mask fell to the floor and was kicked away by her.

Her eyes were red with the madness of a beast.The robe on the chest was already wet with wine, and the water marks snaked all the way to her skirt.The excess alcohol made her dizzy and stomach ache, but whenever she stopped, she remembered earlier events.In order not to be entangled by the nightmare, she had no choice.

When Edmund walked in, he saw a pile of overturned wine bottles and glass shards, and there were signs of extensive vandalism in the restaurant, which was obviously caused by her drunkenness.

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, and Edmund knew how she felt.It is not unreasonable that some people are driven crazy because of the depression in the heart and the ghosts in the ears.

"Stop drinking." He kicked away the bottle that was in the way and walked over to snatch the glass from her hand, "It will only make you worse and worse."

She raised her drunken eyes and looked at him for a moment, and Edmund wondered whether she recognized him or not.However, she moved suddenly and grabbed his hand tightly, nails digging into his flesh: "He's dead, soon. I killed someone...I warned him, I killed him." She spoke incoherently As he spoke, he repeatedly confessed to the dead man.

"Did you lose your temper there?" asked Edmund. "She wouldn't be satisfied if she knew you—"

"What if she does it? She does what she says and never jokes." She looked crazy, and confusedly put two things together, "She will kill him——I killed him, I fault..."

"You have to know that once Rozier becomes suspicious, we will be finished. Assuming she intends to investigate, we can't deceive her."

She was crying and laughing, turning a deaf ear to his words, instead she leaned forward and tried to fumble for the unfinished wine bottle: "Okay, okay, then it's over, let's have a good time."

"Rozier won't give you a good time, she loves life better than death." He knew that he couldn't communicate with a drunk person, "fainted."

When she woke up, she was lying on the sofa, a little dizzy and her throat was dry.Edmund sat on the armchair, staring at the void in a daze, and forgot to smoke the cigarette between his fingers.

Hearing the movement, he said calmly: "Stop drinking so much."

"I don't need you to remind me." The nightmare swept over her, and her teeth chattered, "You are just like her. Just as dirty, just as cruel."

"Yes," he admitted, "and now you are like us."

You have blood on your hands, and you too are guilty.That man just wanted to kiss Fangze, but he took his life because of it. Isn't that too much?

She fell silent suddenly, then buried her face in her hands, crying silently.

"I don't want to kill," said Edmund, and it was true what he had said to the dying Bod, "but I have no choice as much as you."

The opal necklace on her breast gleamed gorgeously and harmlessly in the light.It is used to guard against all those who have bad intentions for her, such as Edmund, such as the group of lustful fools in White Castle.Once it's picked off, Rozier knows right away.She uses this delicate weapon to prevent her confinement from escaping and from being profaned by others.It really kills two birds with one stone.

"You have to convince Rozier that you are loyal to her wholeheartedly, otherwise, in order to further control you, she will definitely search for more things. Do you want her to be aware of Ada's existence?"

The feeling of being slightly drunk disappeared in an instant, and she gradually felt scared: "But you helped me."

"Yes. So now we are grasshoppers on the same rope." Edmund flicked the soot onto the carpet, "I can help you once or twice, but I may not be able to help you all the time... Besides, Hyacinth, I don't want to risk my life."

"Why?" she asked, "If that's the case, why did you agree to help me?"

He was speechless, and after a moment of silence, Edmund said, "If I said... it was for you, would you believe me?"

With tears still on her cheeks, she stared at him for a moment, then nodded slowly, unexpectedly.

Ecstasy welled up in my heart, and then was replaced by greater bewilderment and fear.At other times, maybe he would take the opportunity to confess his feelings again.But now, Edmund knew she was doomed not to be his.

"We must be united." In his heart, he bid farewell to the golden house and romantic love that he had imagined. "Only by deceiving Cornelia, can the things we want to protect be safe and sound."

-Now-

"Sometimes I feel sorry for myself, Blake. For the same person, I can't love you, and you are wrong. But in the eyes of others, you become the victor of the affectionate style, and I just win the love Just because I'm a step late, because my methods are not aboveboard?"

"I admire you."

"What do you admire?"

"A man can continue to protect his beloved woman even after he loses it," Sirius paused, "and her blood. For seven years, risking his life."

"It's not something to show off." After a long time, Edmund added, "Actually, in the end, I'm not all for her."

"For yourself too?"

"That's right." He said distractedly, "Rozier is a thief ship, once you get on it, you won't be able to get off it. In order to avoid sinking deeper and deeper, I must guard against her and keep a few hands."

"What did Rozier threaten you with? Pansy?" Sirius asked. "Is she in her hands?"

"Yes." Edmund was slightly lost in thought, "but it's more than that."

Sirius was annoyed by their hesitant behavior. Since this was a one-on-one conversation, he simply said it directly: "What are you hiding?"

"Did she mention Regulus to you?" Edmund asked suddenly.

"I don't care about him." He gave the same answer.

"He lived a lonely life, lifeless, like a walking dead. Similar to you, he was also hit by the loss of his lover, but the blow was a bit too severe."

"Her name is Olivia, isn't it, Burst's sister?"

"That's right. The once-glamorous Bostrode. He doesn't want to become Rozier's running dog, so now he can only hug your cousin and others to keep warm." Edmond thought thoughtfully, "In the On the way to the peak of power, Rozier defeated and sacrificed many people."

"I know the Death Eaters' infighting has always been more secretive and brutal," Sirius told him, "but we only care if they break themselves in the internal strife."

"With Rozier's personality, she will not tolerate our betrayal, and will definitely retaliate. You claim that you can provide protection, but didn't the Ministry of Magic almost be broken through by Rozier not long ago? What you want to know It is Rozier's lifeblood, and Rozier holds our lifeblood. The pros and cons and risks must be clear to you." Edmund leaned back in his chair, "I hope to see her tomorrow, I need to interview her."