black queen hypothesis

When Vilas woke up, he didn't open his eyes immediately.

Because, whether it's the soft touch under his body or the faint scent of flowers at the tip of his nose, they all imply that he is in a completely unfamiliar environment; what's worse, the inhibitor state has returned.

Well, maybe it's not just inhibitors... because he can't feel his limbs at all, it's like they're gone.

So what happened after the explosion?If he survived by chance, it should fall on...

"Dear Arest (r), are you awake?" A soft voice suddenly sounded.

Vilas was taken aback.Because it wasn't until this person spoke that he realized that the other person's lips were less than a finger's width away from his ear——

Being able to prevent him from noticing his breathing at such a close distance, this guy is indeed a super S-rank sentry!

"Ah, I'm sorry, it seems that you don't like this title." Seeing that he didn't respond, the voice was very regretful, "Then, will the Black Queen be more to your liking? Or, Your Highness the Crown Prince?"

The tone could be described as gentle, but Vilas felt a small shudder rushing down the spine.Not fear, but resistance.But no matter what, the other party brought out the name of His Royal Highness, which means that all his previous disguises have been peeled off.

"Smitz." Vilas had to open his eyes.

The greeting was dry, but Esilio Smitz(s) smiled happily.

Vilas can only judge in this way.Because like last time, most of the opponent's face was covered by a mask——

It is made of pure black, with complicated gold threads; the thin and smooth crystal lines extend from the forehead to the bottom of the nose, and the pattern outlined is a ferocious fire dragon.

Looking further down, the lips are thin and delicate, and the lines of the chin and neck can be described as slender; the long pale blond hair matches the bloodless white skin very well, and the slim black tuxedo with complicated gold threads is also very good It's a good match, and it's an even better match with those eyes that are also pale gold.

……honestly?Such a person is a pirate leader?

"His Royal Highness still remembers my name, it is a great honor for me." Aixilio seemed to not care about Vilas' sight at all.He straightened up and used his right hand to pin the blond hair hanging down on the left behind his left ear. His movements were slow and graceful, definitely more aristocratic than Vilas who was lying stiffly. "If you revealed your identity during your last visit to Cape Sounion, I guarantee that you would have been able to admire Pitatus' famous Crystal Palace with your own eyes."

Following the invitation gesture of the other party, Vilas really began to look around——

A pointed vault of astonishing height was supported by rows of smooth columns; and on the walls were bas-reliefs of colorful flowers of some kind of lily, even the round white spots of the petals were lifelike.Plus, everything here reflects a dazzling light.

……honestly?A pirate lair more luxurious than a palace?

For other architectural details, Vilas did not intend to take the risk of being blinded by observing.Because he judged the important point at a glance - there is no door or window in this place.

Ashlio was very excited. "Lily Palace!" He raised his final voice, "noble and holy, you should like it!"

Vilas was made to stand up by the other party's deliberate respect. "Please allow me to remind you that the empire was defeated four months ago."

"Ah, that's right, four months." Esilio repeated, looking at Vilas, "After knowing your heroic performance in Sils Maria, I have fallen in love with you and want to See you." He put his hands on his chest and nodded solemnly, "Fortunately, no one dared to desecrate your noble status with the death penalty; this day has finally come."

Whether it's the ups and downs of the tone or the content that is close to confession, it made Vilas goosebumps all over the place. "Maybe you can just use 'you'." He suggested without hope, because he felt that the other party was deliberately disgusting him.

Aishiou, on the other hand, followed the good advice. "Your Highness, you are so approachable." He sighed, then held up Vilas's hand, and kissed it affectionately.

To be honest, if Vilas didn't have a syringe stuck in the back of his hand, this action would be very beautiful.It's a pity that the person being kissed has only creepy feelings, because the level of intimacy is seriously exceeded.Then, the other party kidnapped him for the purpose of...

Vilas managed to control himself not to diverge his thoughts. "What's wrong with me?"

The smile on Ashlio's lips quickly disappeared, replaced by seriousness. "I asked them to invite you to Pitatus, and there must be no less than a hair. But they let you suffer from the explosion of the spaceship, which is simply unforgivable! Your Highness, don't worry, they will all get the punishment they deserve!"

Vilas silently stared at the fire dragon on the opponent's mask, making sure not to show stage fright and at the same time avoiding eye contact—he didn't care at all whether Esilio wanted to "revenge" him!

Fortunately, Esilio didn't intend to test Vilas' patience too much. "Your injury is not serious, because you took timely and effective escape measures; you only need to rest for a while, and you will fully recover." After a short pause, he immediately added: "In order not to let you suffer painful torture , so I added some palliatives to you without authorization, I hope you don't mind."

That's anesthesia...

Vilas got the answer he expected and shut up.Inhibitors, neutralizers, anesthetics, probably healing agents and the like...

This is great.If he had the chance to escape from here, the first thing he would have to face would probably be the side effects of drug abuse!

"Are you tired?" Ashlio's voice sounded as if it was close at hand and far away, "Then take a good rest..."

Vilas fell into a drowsy sleep.The unchanging environment made him lose the concept of time; he only knew that someone took care of him regularly, and Esilio never came again.

On the one hand, this means that the pirate leader may plan to fatten him up before eating him.After all, no matter whether it is Aixilio or Pitatus, both of them have the same kind of contradiction - extravagance and gorgeousness, sharp contrast, the former and the latter may be fatal.

On the other hand, it was definitely Silvio's fault that he fell into such a miserable situation!

Before Vilas gritted his teeth and counted out one, two, three, or even n reasons why Silvio should be damned, a light suddenly lit up not far away.Realizing that the light did not come from reality, but from the mental image that was forcibly covered by the inhibitor, his shock turned into embarrassment in less than half a second——

Why is that guy again?

Or should I say that the other party successfully infiltrated Pitatus, and he guessed it right?

Just when Vilas was about to ignore it, the never-used spiritual connection between the two suddenly moved——

are you alright?

Thanks to you, I can't die for the time being.Vilas, who was temporarily unable to erect the mental barrier, choked back angrily.

The other side fell silent, but the connection was not broken.

Sniffing out the meaning behind it, Vilas rolled his eyes in his heart.God, please don't apologize, count me please?

The other side became even more silent.When he spoke again, Silvio changed the subject—where are you?

Lily Palace, Vilas complained, there are candy lilies everywhere, there is a very comfortable bed, and Smits generously bought me some perfume.

Silvio obviously didn't care about the bed or the perfume.can you move now

If the previous questions and answers were all idle chatter, this is certainly not the case.Vilas' vigilance was mobilized-what do you want to do?

Silvio's rhetorical question came very quickly.I thought you didn't want to stay in Pitatus?

However, Vilas's rhetorical question was quicker - do you think I am still willing to go back to the federal prison?

Silvio did not answer the question.You can't get out of here alone; Pitatus is an artificial planet.

Artificial planets meant that everything was under the control of pirates, and it was difficult to exploit; this was indeed unexpected to Vilas, but a guide who was injected with inhibitors and could not go anywhere really found nothing.So he silently jotted down the message while answering glibly - which I'm sure won't be a problem for you.

Silvio's speech was a little quicker.You are avoiding the key.

Vilas rolled his eyes inwardly again, and tried hard to convey the emotion.That's my own question - oh, by the way, do I have to add thank you President for caring?

The sarcasm in it is self-evident, and Silvio, who is gradually shortening the distance between the two with the help of mental positioning, just pretends that he didn't hear it——

I will not leave you here.

After saying this, he cut off the connection without waiting for Vilas to reply.

It seemed like a favor, but Vilas didn't feel grateful at all.In fact, he was almost laughing at such arrogance. "I won't leave you here"?If it hadn't been for Silvio's obstruction, he might have returned to Sils Maria in full swing now!

Silvio can roughly guess what Vilas is thinking, but he has more important things to do now.Just in front of him, separated by two magic crystal walls, there is a tall pointed prism suspended in mid-air.It is ten stories high, and it is seamless from top to bottom.If we must say that it is different from other crystal products in the palace, it is that its side walls are full of large and colorful lily reliefs.

The person must be inside, no wonder he can't see...

While paying attention to the patrol guards at all times, Sylvio looked around for the anti-gravity switch that must exist, and at the same time touched the multi-functional tactical bag tied on the side of his thigh with his backhand. It's not a pulse gun, but three thin, transparent injections.