[Count of Monte Cristo] Love and hatred

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Mei Tess finally knew that the man with golden hair was none other than Gerald Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, who dominated Great Britain. This greatly overturned her understanding of history.

In the modern British history she had learned, the second Duke George Villiers died without heirs, and Buckingham's title was cut off.But why is there another eighth duke now?Countless conjectures emerged in Plum Tess's mind. Was there a traveler like her who fanned the wings of the butterfly?Or maybe it wasn't the original world she returned to.

There's more to it than that.This organization called "Dark Star" is a secret spy organization under the successive Dukes of Buckingham.And she and the "crazy girl" Elise, as the only two who passed the test among the five selected girls, will be trained as the new "Dark Star".

At least until she is sent on her first mission, Mei Tess is safe for the time being.This gave her finally a chance to breathe.Uhura, the housekeeper of the castle, took her to a spare bedroom and gave her a maid.

"What's your name?" asked Mei Tess.

"Miss, you can just call me Mitty," the maid replied with a smile.

Mei Tess suddenly remembered that Mitty once said that the maids who came here have no names, and they call themselves "shooting stars".And the Mitty in front of her looks younger than the one she knew.

She knew that asking too many questions would break the so-called rules, so she didn't make things difficult for Miti.When Mitty filled the tub with steaming hot water, Mei Tess asked her to wait outside the door.

"But Miss, it's my job to serve you," Mitty said cautiously.

"I'm used to doing it myself," Mei Tess explained with a smile, "and they won't know."

Mitty nodded and left the room.

Plum Tess regained her melancholy look.She took off her clothes, stepped into the tub, and soaked herself in the hot water.After this cruel escape and fight, she was finally able to enjoy this moment of tranquility.

Now, she finally has enough time and energy to think about the ins and outs of the series of events that happened in France.

How the Prosecutor Villefort got the Duke of Great Britain, Maisie Tess had no way of knowing, but she knew very well that this was not the original intention of his sending her here.He wanted to disappear forever, just like throwing Edmund into the dark Château d'If.

But why did Villefort do it?

Plum Tess closed her eyes in the steaming mist, trying to connect all the fragmentary clues.She still remembered that Captain Lechler's wife had said that it was a general from Paris who asked the captain to bring something to Napoleon.And the letter that Edmund brought back from Napoleon, which was originally intended to be sent to Paris, should also be given to the general.

At first she did not think of Villefort.But in connection with his various performances, she suddenly remembered that Renee had said that Villefort and his father Noirtier had a tense relationship because of their different political views.And Mr. Noirtier, who lives in Paris, is also a general.

Plum Tess narrowed her eyes slightly, so that all the clues were connected.Napoleon's letter was meant to be sent to Villefort's father, General Noirtier, but Villefort intercepted the letter for the sake of future, and sent Edmond, the only insider, into the Château d'If. pass.

It has to be said that Villefort is a deranged person, which also makes Mei Tess more worried about Renee's situation.

Obviously, Villefort did everything possible to climb up, and married Renee probably because of the status of her family, not for love.Now that he has betrayed Renee, the time may be after he was transferred to Nimes, or earlier, but Renee really loves Villefort.

Mei Tess knew very well that after she disappeared for no reason, Renee would definitely find a way to find herself.But if she found out about those deep-seated tangles... She couldn't imagine how much it would hurt Renee.

It was old Dantès who worried Plum Tess even more.No doubt Mr. Morel would take care of him, and Renee would do what she could to help him.But Mei Tess knows how terrible life without hope is.The old man gave up his life once before, and now...

Even she left, what should the old man do?

Plum Tess didn't dare to think about it.

She must leave here as soon as possible, return to the old man, take him far away from Marseilles, hide in a place where Villefort cannot track, and then find a chance to disclose all the truth to rescue Edmund, and let Renee recognize the man's identity Nature.

Thinking of this, Plum Tess immediately got up to wipe off the water droplets on her body, put on a clean silk dress, and stood on the terrace.

After they were captured, the passage set up to lure them to escape was blocked.The castle is surrounded by impregnable walls, and the only gate is guarded by four guards. If she wants to escape from here, unless she can gain wings, she must fight a bloody road.

She had to admit that the current self did not have any chance to leave this strong fortress, and her freedom was deprived from the moment she was captured into the castle.

Plum Tess looked down the terrace, and at that moment she thought of another kind of freedom.But Mitty knocked on the door and came in, "Miss, the master said he would summon you in the tower."

"I see." Plum Tess frowned tightly.She knew very well that she could not escape, that sooner or later she would have to face the owner of the castle.

She returned to the bedroom, wondering about the Duke of Buckingham's intentions.If he wanted her, it wouldn't be in the tower, there were only cells.Besides, he didn't seem to have much interest in women, including Saturn, who was impeccable in the eyes of her recognized beauty.

And Mitty had already chosen clothes for her, it was a velvet dress with hundreds of roses embroidered with gold thread.

"No, I don't wear this." She wanted to choose a set without patterns, preferably black or gray, as she was in her current mood.

"The Duke likes to be gorgeous," a cold female voice came from the door, "If I were you, I would try my best to please him."

Mei Tess turned her head, it was Saturn. "Put it on and take this as an order," Saturn said before leaving the room.

Plum Tess hesitated for a few seconds, but let Mitty help her put on the dress.She had worn a dress like this in court dramas, but it had such a thin waist that she had to hold her breath to let Mitty fasten the straps.Next, Mitty helped her comb her hair skillfully and put on her jewelry.

When Mitty brought the mirror closer, Mei Tess could barely recognize herself, so much so that she accidentally broke the glass mirror.

After helping Mitty pick up the pieces for a while, Mei Tess walked out of the bedroom with twinkling eyes.However, Mitty quickly followed, which made her annoyed, "Mity, I just want to walk alone."

"Miss, but this breaks the rules," Mitty insisted. "If you are seen leaving the bedroom without permission, we will all be punished."

"I agree," Saturn's voice came from behind, "Stand back, no one will punish you and your master."

Mitty backed away.

"It seems that you are still wearing this dress." Saturn walked slowly to Mai Tess, "Smart girl."

Plum Tess closed her lips tightly and said nothing.

"The Duke asked Mars and I to each choose a girl to teach," Saturn continued.

"And you... chose me?"

"Yes, probably because you are also French." Saturn pondered for a while, "Besides, I don't like that Elise."

"You reminded me to be careful with her," Mei Tess managed to smile, "Thank you."

They walked down the corridor together.Plum Tess squeezed her sore right hand slightly, hoping to end the conversation as soon as possible.

However, Saturn didn't mean that. She said suddenly, "Don't you have anything to ask?"

Plum Tess's amber eyes twinkled, "If I could..."

"As a welcome to the new star," Saturn said with a smile, "I allow you to ask three questions."

Is this a new round of tests?Mei Tess frowned, and decided to test whether Saturn was sincere.So she thought for two seconds, and threw out the first question that flashed in her mind, "I saw you and Mars in the castle, but there is Jupiter between Saturn and Mars, where is Jupiter?" ?”

"Jupiter's name is a taboo in this castle, especially don't mention it in front of the Duke." Saturn's expression became serious, "Sometimes being too curious is not a good thing, this is my warning to you , is also the first lesson I want to give you."

Plum Tess nodded obediently, but secretly made a note in her heart.Unexpectedly, her unintentional question would lead to a secret, but she was even more curious about how much damage this secret could cause.

They went around another garden.Plum Tess tentatively asked, "Those eliminated girls...are they all dead?".

"In fact, only one of these girls died, and it was Jean..." Saturn explained, "She was seriously injured by Alice who was pretending to be crazy, and when the Duke's men found her, she was already dead .”

"You said the other girls didn't die...Mity, Anna, and the girl in the fifth cell, I heard her screams," Mei Tess said suspiciously.

"Meteor is not qualified to serve the sun, the Duke will not punish her, and he doesn't care where she is. As for the other two girls in prison, the Duke sent them to Mera's water castle in Venice," Saturn shook slightly Shaking his head, "What I want to say is that what the Duke uses to control people's hearts is fear, not cruelty itself. Fear often hurts more than what you are afraid of. This is the second lesson I want to teach you."

She would like to know what kind of place Mera's floating castle is, but she only has the last chance to stay on more crucial issues.Fortunately, Saturn continued, "I know what you want to ask. It's a dirty place...you're lucky to stay here."

Mei Tess had already guessed what kind of place it was, and she felt sorry for Anna.There is one last question left, "What I have never understood is that I was about to lose to Elise, why did the Duke of Buckingham choose me in the end?"

"For this question, maybe someone is more suitable than me to answer you," Saturn pointed to the stone steps ahead.

Plum Tess followed her gaze, and the Duke of Buckingham was standing on the scarlet carpet at the top of the stone steps, with a charming smile on his lips.But she hated his smile.In the small town, he had deceived her with exactly the same genuine smile!

Plum Tess couldn't help clenching her right hand tightly.

"But I want to remind you," Saturn said in a low voice suddenly, "if you think that the broken lens hidden in your hand can hurt the Duke, then you are very wrong. Before you know the real strength of your opponent, you will always Don't act rashly, this is the third lesson I want to teach you!"