[Count of Monte Cristo] Love and hatred

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The storm nearly capsized the Duke's ship, and they survived, but lost a crew.He fell from the mast into the sea and never got up again.

However, the Duke of Buckingham did not take it seriously. He always believed that his ship was indestructible.After the weather calmed down, he ordered the oarsmen in the two long rows to continue paddling, and rushed back to the island of Great Britain day and night.

Fortunately, after nightfall, the wind picked up again.The sail rope was taut and beat back and forth, like a rhythmic drumbeat.

The Duke of Buckingham went to rest, leaving Mars, the only woman on board besides Mei Tess, to guard her.

Mars was an extremely proud person, and she never looked down on anyone other than the Duke of Buckingham.She had been invincible like the god of war in Roman mythology, until this accidental defeat at the hands of Mei Tess, which caused her a serious sense of frustration.On the one hand, she began to resent Mei Tess, on the other hand, she developed a respect for this opponent from the bottom of her heart.

What Mars didn't understand was why Saturn and Meiser Tess would choose to defect when they knew the duke's methods. It was the darkest and most difficult road.She will never be like them, just as Bofors and Deimos are loyal to her, and she will always be loyal to the Duke of Buckingham.

Around midnight, Plum Tess finally woke up.She opened her eyes with difficulty and found that they were not binding her.But she can't escape anywhere, because their boat has drifted to the vast sea.

Mei Tess's only relief was seeing Edmund released from the Château d'If.In this way, he can be reunited with his father, and she has no regrets.

Mars beside her has been watching her silently, as if staring at the prey, which makes people feel a little creepy.Mei Tess couldn't help but miss another planet Saturn.

Unlike Saturn, Mars has his own principles and bottom line.She obeyed the Duke of Buckingham, as long as it was the Duke's order, she would not hesitate to carry it out, even if the Duke asked for her life.Maybe this is what the Duke wants the "Dark Stars" to be, without love, without bondage, and without any scruples when doing things for him.

No, Saturn once told the story of Mars. In Tamar's hometown and her tribe, there must be her concern.

"Mars, have you ever thought that the Duke is not what you imagined in your heart?" Mei Tess spoke first, breaking the silence.

Mars closed his lips tightly and ignored her.

"All you know is what he wants you to know," continued Melissa Tess.

"Woman, don't speak ill of the Duke of Buckingham again, or I'll kill you," Mars threatened in a low voice.

Plum Tess thought for a moment, "Is there any legend in your hometown?"

Mars was stunned for a second, first nodded, then shook his head, "I don't remember..."

"Then would you like to hear me tell you a story?" Maisettes asked.

Seeing that Mars did not express any objection, Mei Tess began to tell the legend of the Tower of Babel.She tried her best to use simple language to make sure Mars could understand most of them.

Mars likes stories, and with Mei Tess's narration, her sharp eyes softened.

In the finale, however, Mei Tess changes the meaning of the story, throwing a puzzle to the attentive listener.

"Why is God afraid?" Mars asked suspiciously, "Why did he let humans speak different languages?"

"Because he's afraid humans will find out the truth," Mei Tess replied.

"You tried to guide me," Mars snorted coldly.

"I admit." Mei Tess pondered for a while, "Mars, I know that you won't believe anything I say. You need to find the truth yourself."

"What truth?" Mars raised his eyebrows.

"The truth about your tribe."

The cold air around was once again frozen in silence, and Mei Tess knew that she could only stop there, leaving Mars to think about the rest.

This is the only thing she can do for Mars.

A few days later, Mei Tess was escorted back to the Duke's castle again.

The Duke arranged for two "Mity" with strange faces to serve her in the bath.Perhaps the effect of the poisonous powder had not completely subsided, and Plum Tess felt powerless, so she was still being manipulated by them.

However, when they took out a set of gorgeous dresses and waited for Plum Tess to choose, she immediately chose a long black dress.

This time it was Mars who led her up to the tower.The falcon Deimos did not land on Mars' shoulder, but flew ahead of them, and then stopped at a higher place, turning his head and looking back at them with round eyes.When they came over, it spread its wings again.

"I told the Duke the story you told," said Mars, folding his hands. "He told me another story. A poisonous snake lured a girl named Eve, telling her that eating an apple would give her the so-called truth. However When Eve took a bite of the apple, she found that she was naked, so she picked a fig leaf to hide her shame. This made her lose God's favor forever, and was expelled from the beautiful Garden of Eden."

"It seems that I am the viper in the Duke's story?" Mei Tess said with a smile.

Mars sneered, without denying it.

"However, I don't think the poisonous snake is completely undesirable. At least she made the girl named Eve feel ashamed."

They did not speak again.When they reached the secret room at the top of the tower, Demos had already landed firmly on the shoulders of Duke Buckingham.At this moment, the Duke was turning his back to them, staring at the sculpture of the first Dark Star, Milady, in a daze.

Plum Tess was "invited" by Mars to a chair carved into the shape of a shell on the back.The view there is excellent, and you can clearly see the beautiful Milky Way through the glass dome of the secret room.

The Duke turned around with a strangely calm expression.He ordered Mars to light up the twelve oil lamps in the secret room, and the brilliant lights quickly covered up the starlight.

Plum Tess tightened her lips, wondering how the Duke would punish herself.

"That dress suits you well," the duke praised.

"This is the color of Saturn." Mei Tess met the Duke's gaze.

"It's also the color of death." The Duke pondered for a moment, "I know this dress symbolizes resistance in your heart, and you resent me for Saturn's death...but you Mei Tess, don't forget, It was a path she chose, and she made the choice knowing exactly where it would lead."

Plum Tess's amber eyes twinkled.Yes, Saturn had already foreseen his own end-death when he fled.Now she's fallen like a meteor, and now...it's my turn.

The Duke poured out a glass of frothy scarlet liquid from the glass wine bottle, and handed it to Mei Tess with a surprisingly gentle gesture, "Drink it, it will help you relieve your pain."

Mars stood aside holding the dagger, in case Mei Tess made any resistance.

Is it poisoned wine?Plum Tess took the glass and drank it without hesitation.Now she is no longer afraid of death and bloodshed.Since she is doomed to escape, she might as well meet her fate bravely.

After a while, Plum Tess felt that her consciousness was being stripped away gradually, and the brilliant candlelight and the bright starlight were intertwined, making her feel that she had come to the ocean of light.

It was not poisonous wine, but some kind of hallucinogenic potion.In a daze, she seemed to hear the singing of the gods, and seemed to see the stars in the sky gradually transforming into Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars, who surrounded her and waved to her with a smile.

Even the statue of Milady not far away stepped down from the altar as if he had gained life, but his expression was not as friendly as that of the stars.Milady picked up the dagger and walked over step by step, her eyes gleaming with viciousness.

Mei Tess found herself unable to move at all, and could only watch Milady stabbing herself with the dagger with a grim smile.

Plum Tess was awakened by a sharp pain in her left hand.She suddenly saw the Duke of Buckingham kneeling in front of her, tattooing something on her arm.

Plum Tess tried to struggle, but found no strength in her whole body.

"You woke up too early, Mei Tess," said the Duke of Buckingham. "Be patient, and it will be over in a moment."