Young Alger Lecter was a weed in the corner of a high wall. The Lecter family considered him a disgrace, wishing he didn't exist. His blood brother had made a big fuss about his existence at the Imperial Military Academy, and the nobles, knowing he was not valued, flocked to trample on the weed.
It sounded illogical, but it did happen. Alger later speculated that perhaps they wanted to amuse themselves through his suffering and curry favor with the sole heir of the Lecter family at the time. But whatever the reason, with Leon Lecter's death, he would never know.
Alger had few memories of this experience, which seemed painful to outsiders. His only impression was the long, bitter summer, the cool and desolate corners, and the flying insects in the lush grass.
Leonardo didn't have a last name at that time, and the blond boy shone like the sun among the crowd.
Of course, he is not the real sun, but after years of contact with the spring breeze, the three-foot ice should melt into spring water and let down his guard - how can he imagine whether there is a poisonous snake or a golden tiger under the shining coat?
Alger's breathing was almost trembling. He hadn't felt such pain in a long, long time. Even if he became a cripple, he was still suffering more from the pain.
He thought back to their youthful rapport, the joy of staying up late to talk. Leonardo had shown him such kindness that, besides being the king he served, he was also his friend and confidant. Sixteen-year-old Alger believed in him, that he could survive the power struggles of the Imperial Capital, just as Leonardo believed Alger could become the head of the Lecter family.
Later, Leonardo Pettus said they were very similar, adding that he was too soft-hearted and would suffer in the future. Alger, who had plotted the murder of Leon Lecter and seized control of the Lecter family, looked at his friend in confusion. He simply felt that Leonardo had become somewhat difficult to understand.
At that time, the Alliance started a war. Alger, who was already 20 years old and served as a lieutenant general in the military, said to Leonardo, who had just been named Crown Prince and taken back to the royal family: I will be your sharpest sword and offer the Alliance as the jewel of your crown.
The Crown Prince looked at him with a smile, as if he was looking at a satisfactory work. His eyes were filled with appreciation, expectation, utilization, as well as the mischievous taste between friends: I don't need a sword, my friend.
Alger thought, they understood each other too well, but that wasn't an understanding built up from long time together, but rather a fundamental empathy. Leonardo had too many subordinates. He had no shortage of swords, but he needed a companion who would understand him, help him, and be controlled by him.
Alger thought of the ancient tome Leonardo had stolen from the palace library long before. Two children trapped in difficult circumstances, deprived of their freedom, found inspiration in the words of an ancient era. Alger lamented that he was now no different from the people of Qin Mugong's time, trapped between life and death. Leonardo lamented the weakness of "gu," "sang," and "xu," realizing that without strength, they would only become the yellow bird's granary.
Alger will not be the yellow bird Leonardo hoped for.
He raised his eyes. The elf was supported by the blossoming branches. Its body, wrapped in Nachu's white, gold and blue clothing, swayed with the tree. Its long hair drooped like the wings of a bird.
And now, his favorite "yellow bird" was caught in a trap.
Sadness slowly built up in Alger's heart. He understood the situation before him, the king's cryptic message. Hatred... not really, just sadness. He felt the sadness of a changed world, a common experience for every young person.
"Duke Lecter," Leonardo called out, as if to remind him. The king had already handed out the papers, and now he was waiting for the person he favored to write down his answer.
Different or the same? He tossed and caught the weights, watching the balance sway.
Before he could weigh the answer, the elf had already woken up, stood up suddenly, and the silver jewelry jingled. "Why is it you?"
Then he jumped down: "Alger?"
Leonardo slowly raised his eyebrows, his eyes shifting back and forth between the two people.
"What's wrong with you?" The elf approached, its tone filled with worry, which greatly surprised His Majesty the Emperor. He guessed that Alger was good at disguise, but was this elf too lame? Or...
Leonardo felt that things were getting interesting, but as the matter was not yet resolved, he did not let his emotions show too much.
"……It doesn't matter."
Alger replied.
The elf's expression did not soften, and it was obvious that he did not believe his friend's words.
Alger turned and said without hesitation, "Your Majesty! Doran is guilty of heinous crimes and intends to alienate you from the Temple of Nature. I beg you to execute the queen to appease the wrath of the God of Nature!"
——Leonardo did not allow anyone to restrain him, which made the king autocratic and unreasonable.
Xu Shiqing saluted the monarch and was secretly alert in his heart: in the plot, the male protagonist of the original book and his girlfriend were simply played around by this monarch.
He didn't think he was smarter than others, so he was relatively honest. But something sounded off about what Alger and the other person were saying, and Xu Shiqing quietly pricked up his ears.
"...I have frequent dealings with the High Priest and have a close relationship with him. I will accept your orders in this matter."
"It's so awkward, is this their official language?" Xu Shiqing sighed, "Should I try to fit in?"
[These two are doing serious business.] System 021 said, [Isn’t this the plot point?]
[Leo Doron was determined to revive his family because of this. Later, in order to be with him legitimately, the male protagonist made many contributions and asked Leonardo to grant them a marriage.]
Leonardo showed a slightly sad look: "Then I'll leave this matter to the Duke."
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