hunting stars

In the past two days, everyone in the Crown Prince's mansion has been making various preparations for the dark moon dinner.

According to the imperial calendar, a year is divided into twelve months, and May is also called "Dark Moon".In the high society of the empire, the annual social season begins in March when everything is revived. As the weather gets warmer, the nobles begin to wear light dresses, and women will find ways to show off their proud figures after dieting all winter.During these months, banquets were held in the homes of different great nobles almost every day, and people exchanged all kinds of fresh products collected over the past year: pets, toys, intelligence, nerve anesthetics, and beautiful lovers.

This period of time filled with a strong and extravagant atmosphere ended with the "Dark Moon Dinner" as a symbol.

Because Archduke Ofe disliked the social atmosphere of the upper echelons of the empire, in order to please his lover, Emperor Dylan II tried not to attend similar occasions in recent years.After Roger Hill was 15 years old, the location of the Dark Moon Banquet was transferred from the palace to the Crown Prince's residence.

The crown prince's huge appeal among the nobles also directly led to this day becoming an informal carnival for the upper class.

When May 25th came, Levi, who participated in this kind of banquet for the first time, really saw what a social circle is.

Everyone is well-dressed, and their language is subtle and devious, but clearly has a different purpose.

The elderly high-ranking person holds his young lover on his arm, and compares the beauty of his pet intentionally or unintentionally; the lower-class nobles and upstarts who come here by chance try to integrate into people's conversations, pointing fingers at every topic; The acquired playboys are looking for the target to attack tonight, and occasionally flirt with the familiar courtesans; the ladies show off their trendy dresses and expensive jewelry, while discussing in a low voice which kind of anesthetic is best to add to the fun in the bed; The young ladies held small lace fans to cover half of their faces, and their eyes hidden under thick false eyelashes were constantly looking for their future husbands.

The whole scene is exquisite and gorgeous, and the vortex of power gathers behind the elegance.

However, when the crown prince appeared, everything fell into a temporary pause and silence.

In public, Roger Hill wears military uniform.

Although they are all major general uniforms, the clothes on him are obviously different from ordinary uniforms and have been specially customized.The well-fitting and crisp cloth wrapped the young man's growing body, and the slender waist was completely set off, making the legs look straighter and slender.The long blond hair, which was carefully maintained by the attendants, was spread out, slightly curled naturally, and fluffy around the flawless face.

17-year-old Roger Hill, his beauty is bright, sharp and radiant, just a glance can take away the soul.

Beside him stood a young officer.He was in his early twenties, with black hair and black eyes, and a good-looking appearance, but in such a beautiful place, such a look was really not outstanding.However, his indifferent and serious temperament is very unique. Even next to the crown prince, who is extremely beautiful and shines on the audience like a beacon, he still has a considerable sense of presence, and even complements the beauty combination of the crown prince Octavia.

But after a while, the nobles with keen sense of smell were discussing the origin of this person in low voices, and various true and false rumors quickly spread throughout the venue.

"Are you ok?"

Seeing Levi's obviously relieved expression, Roger Hill asked a little funny.

The atmosphere in the banquet was too dull, and the crown prince was surrounded by all the pressure points. Roger Hill was able to advance and retreat freely to deal with double-digit nobles while flattering him. Too nasty rhetoric almost suffocated.

Fortunately, the prince suggested in time to come out and get some air

"It's okay." Levi replied briefly.

"Oh, it seems that I enjoy being talked about by the beautiful ladies." While teasing the guard officer, Roger Hill smiled relaxedly, which was completely different from the delicate, accurate and just right smile just now.

"It's like His Highness likes to toasting surrounded by great nobles."

"Second Lieutenant, I didn't expect that your rhetoric is as good as your fighting skills."

"Thank you for your compliment, Your Highness."

Levi bowed and saluted at the right time, and when he raised his head and looked at Roger Hill, both of them couldn't help but smile at the same time.

Outside the palace where the banquet was held is a vast royal garden, where carefully cultivated and pruned plants are scattered all over the place, among which there are many rare treasures that have long been extinct on other planets.

The location where the two of them are currently standing is a rose garden.Embellished by starlight, bright red, rose red, sapphire blue, light yellow... All kinds of delicate and graceful rose flowers are layered on top of each other until the end of the field of vision, but there is no white color that is more bright and coquettish under the moonlight. rose.

The same-sex lover of the current emperor, the second grand duke with a different surname in the history of the Galactic Empire, and also the highest officer of the imperial military, Ophelia, is known as the "White Rose in the Moonlight" because of her magical beauty.

He hates appearing in public very much, so the Allied military has no pictures of him so far.But Dylan II was known for his love of beauty when he was young, and he was able to make the emperor's lover follow the rules for nearly 20 years, which is really beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Moreover, compared with the beautiful appearance that has never been witnessed by the world, Duke Offee's tough tactics are more well-known, and his combat methods are particularly cruel and unusual, and the alliance military has even reached the point where talk about it has turned pale.

Roger Hill was born after he established a relationship with Dylan II.

The crown prince's life experience is a mystery. Everyone only knows that his father is the emperor (as evidenced by DNA testing), but no one knows who his mother is.Many people privately speculated that Grand Duke Ofe had to acquiesce in the marriage of the emperor and a woman to leave offspring due to the pressure of his heirs, so one can imagine the fate of the crown prince's mother, that poor woman.

A rose garden without white roses... Levi wondered if this might be a hint from the crown prince's heart.

Roger Hill didn't know the twists and turns in the guard's heart, and his bright expression showed that he was in a good mood at this time.

Levi followed in the footsteps of the crown prince, and the two walked to the depths of the flowers together.

"Um……"

A sweet gasp came from a dark corner, making the two of them pause.

There are no tall trees in the garden, even if it is covered by lush plants, everything that happens in front of you is clear at a glance.

The two figures were entangled and fell on the bench for resting. One of them was reaching into the other's clothes to knead and fumble. The boy below was sobbing softly because he couldn't resist the pleasure, his moist lips were slightly parted. Make a seductive moan.

From the first moment of witnessing such an ambiguous scene, Levi's whole body was already stiff.

Although he tried to watch some same-sex adult films because of his admiration for the crown prince, he couldn't help but move his eyes away when the close-up shots were in front of him, thinking that such behavior was too ugly.

The two who were preparing to enter the restricted class were dressed in gorgeous clothes, and the suppressed boy was wearing a collar with a name tag engraved on his neck. Obviously, the two were the relationship between the owner and the pet.

──Can't you bear it until you leave the Crown Prince's Mansion? !

Levi cursed in his heart, looking at Roger Hill nervously.

Surprisingly, Roger Hill's face was very indifferent. There was neither the embarrassment of breaking through other people's sideshows nor the embarrassment similar to Levi's on his delicate and beautiful face.He turned his head slightly, winked at the petrified guard officer, and motioned for them to leave quietly together.

However, just as the two were about to leave without a trace, the noble who was teasing the pet sighed──

"Roger... Hill, you are so beautiful."

A slight voice roared past Levi's ears like thunder.

He took a step forward in shock and looked towards the bench.

Everything was clearly visible under the bright moonlight. The boy who was supposed to be a pet had long pale golden hair and dark blue eyes, and his facial features caught in lust were three points similar to those of the crown prince.

The reason for making out in the crown prince's garden and why he couldn't bear it until the banquet was over was immediately clear.

──Probably because I had a close conversation with the prince and couldn't wait to bring the pet here, so bold...

Levi speculated in this way, with surprise and anger surging in his heart.

It's nasty!

He didn't hold back his strength in the shock, and the movement of stepping broke the flower branch, and the sound of breaking attracted the two people who were intertwined to look at it together

"Roger..." The nobleman yelled and felt that something was wrong. He looked at the pet who was also in shock, and then turned his head to look at the crown prince standing among the rose bushes, and finally confirmed that he was falling into a reality. nightmare.

"Your Highness," he hurriedly climbed off the bench, "Your Highness, I am... am..."

The aristocrat who was still high-spirited just now looked flustered and flattering, and the half-naked boy could only cover his body and tremble and cry in fear.

His voice is also slightly similar to that of Roger Hill. Levi only felt that the crying was extremely irritating, making him want to beat up the guy on the ground who was busy pulling up his pants, but his hands were tightly held by the crown prince. Hold on tight.

Roger Hill's palm was soft and delicate, but a little cold.

"Baron Parson, you left the table early. I thought it was due to poor preparation for this dark moon dinner, which made the guests feel boring." The crown prince smiled, as if he was still receiving guests in the main hall.

"No, I... the banquet is very, very good..." the baron stammered, his face full of confusion and panic.He really wasn't sure what the sole heir to the empire heard just now.

"It seems that you have found more interesting activities, so we won't bother you anymore."

"Ah, good, good..."

"Then see you next time." After speaking, Roger Hill left with the guard officer.

The crown prince's completely normal greetings made the baron obviously relieved. After seeing the crown prince off, he slapped his pet severely, with a vicious look on his face, "I was almost killed by you!"

"Your Highness, Your Highness!"

The crown prince walked fast, and Levi stumbled behind him, getting caught by vines on the ground from time to time.

All of a sudden, Roger Hill stopped and turned around, and his unforeseen movements made the young guard officer almost bump into him head-on.

"I walked too fast, I'm sorry." Roger Hill finally smiled when he saw the second lieutenant almost fell in panic.

"Do not……"

"It's okay, what you wanted to ask about the second lieutenant."

"If you want, I can find an opportunity to give that guy a good lesson, and I will never let him catch it." Levi is also very confident in his close combat.

"Second Lieutenant, you misunderstood, I am not here to save each other's face."

"That is……"

Roger Hill restrained his smile, revealing a maturity that did not meet his age, "This kind of thing does not cause any loss to the country or myself. Besides, he is not the first, nor will he be the last. If you want to punish him, you One person can’t take care of it.”

"Your Highness..." His nonchalance made Levi even more worried.

"Maybe I should understand this as the admiration of others, but..." Roger Hill's pupils contracted violently, and his face was indifferent, "If it's about lust, everything will become dirty, it really makes people want to vomit .”

There seems to be something between the words.

Faced with the crown prince's rare negative emotions, Levi felt a burning pain in his left hand just grabbed by Roger Hill after being slightly stunned.

Why would you want to teach others a lesson? !

From the standpoint of the crown prince, how is he different from that Baron Parson?

The sudden recognition made Levi's whole body cold, and the joy of being able to follow the prince's side that had been filling his heart for a long time completely disappeared at this moment, and the repulsive and disgusting emotions in Roger Hill's ice blue eyes were like steel needles It also hurt his heart.

Aware of his gaffe, Roger Hill closed his eyes and took a deep breath. When he opened his eyes again, his stretched smile became warm again.

"Let's go back." The Crown Prince smiled.

It's just that this spring-like smile can no longer drive away the coldness in Levi's heart.

Levi didn't know how he returned to the dormitory. He lay on the bed with a blank mind for a long time before he remembered that today was the monthly communication day with the alliance.

Walking in front of the mirror with vain footsteps, Levi turned on the communication device in a daze.Soon, the face showing both the characteristics of a fox and a wolf appeared in the oval frame.

"It's very late today..." Isos paused suddenly, showing playful eyes, "Second Lieutenant, you are very different today."

In front of him, Li Wei's collar was torn open, and his messy hair blocked his forehead. He was no longer the usual serious and abstinent soldier, but somewhat similar to the evil Issos.

The second lieutenant didn't take up the conversation, but just said flatly, "Second lieutenant Levi made a routine report. He participated in the fighting competition selection this month and has become the guard officer of the imperial crown prince Roger Hill. However, the imperial military council has a special protection agenda. So there is no relevant information."

"About your great progress, we have already known through other channels." Issos raised his slender eyebrows, "In view of your new position in the empire, we have decided to give you new tasks. From now on, No longer for the purpose of spying on military intelligence, your primary goal is to steal the DNA of the imperial family."

"DNA?" Levi was startled, and finally pulled himself together.

"That's right." Isos clasped his fingers and leaned back on the sofa behind him in a lazy and relaxed manner. "The royal family has always been the symbol and spiritual symbol of the empire, especially the current crown prince. If we can obtain the DNA of the alliance, we will More analysts will be able to grasp their personality weaknesses, and even carry out targeted biochemical warfare, which will be of great strength to the alliance."

"However, the empire is also very cautious about the custody of the royal family's DNA. Even the hair that falls off the crown prince is collected and destroyed by a special person." Levi instinctively did not want to accept this order.

"It is precisely because of the difficulties that you decide to carry it out." Issos sat up straight, "Two months ago, one of our captains lurking in the palace finally seized the opportunity and wanted to forcibly adopt the crown prince Luo Jieshi. However, unfortunately, he only killed a guard officer next to the crown prince and was captured. Finally, the captain committed suicide with the poison he had prepared. He left just after getting married three years ago Alliance, I have never had a chance to take a look at my two-year-old son. Lieutenant, don't forget, you are a soldier of the Alliance!"

Isos's sharp eyes projected like a sharp sword piercing the mirror, which moved Levi suddenly.

It turned out that this operation planned by the alliance inadvertently gave him the opportunity to come to Roger Hill.

But now that he knew what the purpose of the military was, Levi knew that he could not complete this task that was not good for the crown prince.

"I'll do my best," was all he could answer.

"No, you should go all out."

Isos ended the conversation with a rare serious gesture.

***

"Second Lieutenant, you've been distracted recently." Xue Nuo's baby face was shaken several times before he caught Levi's attention. "Is there anything that bothers you? I'd be very happy if I could be used as a target for complaints." of."

"Thank you." Levi said sincerely.

But whether it is the feelings towards the crown prince or the new orders of the alliance, they are all secrets that cannot be revealed to anyone.

"Is it because His Majesty the Emperor and the Grand Duke are about to visit? Even as His Highness's guards, you don't need to put such a lot of pressure on yourself. Your Majesty is a very easy-going person. As for the Grand Duke...as long as His Majesty is here, It's not that difficult to get along with." Xue Nuo thought for a while with his chin in one hand, and came to the above conclusion.

"Your Majesty and the Grand Duke are coming?" Levi was surprised by the unexpected news.

"Don't you know?" Xue Nuo was also surprised that he didn't know, "Although it hasn't been officially announced, everyone has already known it privately."

Levi shook his head silently, expressing that he really didn't know.

"Sorry, I forgot that you have only been here not long ago." Xue Nuo stuck out his tongue and explained, "Your Highness moved out of the palace after he was five years old. His Majesty the Emperor only comes to see him once a year after the social season ends. This is the only chance for father and son to meet each other this year."

"What about other times?"

"Your Majesty has been living in the Grand Duke Ofe's residence. The Grand Duke doesn't seem to like His Highness very much, so the two of them don't have much contact. His Majesty is caught in the middle, and of course it is not easy to meet His Highness."

Although he had long heard that the Crown Prince and the Grand Duke were at odds, Levi did not expect that the relationship between the two had become so tense.

"Your Highness, it's very pitiful."

Levi couldn't imagine what kind of mood the young Roger Hill felt living alone in the huge palace at that time.

"Your Highness is only 17 years old after all." Xue Nuo nodded, "Because of preparing for next year's coming-of-age ceremony, His Highness will go to the palace to live with His Majesty for a while in the spring. He was very happy at that time. But who knows that it will be released soon Assassination..."

"Why is Grand Duke Offi coming together?" When it was mentioned about the alliance, Levi changed the subject unnaturally.

"That's because..." Xue Nuo coughed awkwardly, "Your Majesty cannot leave the Grand Duke for a moment."

It was not until the arrival of the emperor Kelan II that Levi deeply understood the meaning of this sentence.

"Oh, Jon Snow has grown taller again."

Accompanied by slightly frivolous laughter, the emperor appeared in everyone's sight.

Short blond hair, square chin, flying eyebrows, thick lips, Dylan II has a very manly handsome face.Although he is almost 40 years old, he looks only 33 four.

Although he has the same hair color and eye color as the crown prince, the two feel completely different.The icy blue eyes and bright blond hair made Roger Hill look unapproachable and arrogant, but when embellished on the obviously higher status of the emperor, it made people feel enthusiastic.

Coupled with the gown made of gold silk and the necklace polished by seven-color gemstones, the emperor's whole body is as dazzling as the sun, emitting unbearable heat all the time.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty turned 19 last year and won't grow any taller anymore." The baby-faced officer explained awkwardly and weakly, while trying to avoid His Majesty's hand rubbing his head indiscriminately.

"But I think you'll still grow taller." The emperor completely forgot what he was here for, and only saw his life's habit in front of him—the round, round face.

"Dylan."

The deep and melodious voice, like the strings of a cello, saved the image of Xue Nuo's majesty being damaged in time, and also made everyone shudder at the same time.

The person who called the emperor by his name appeared at the entrance of the main hall, dyeing the golden sunlight of early summer into a deep purple.

He was the same age as the emperor, but looked younger, with slender phoenix eyes and a slender figure, as if he was in his early thirties.

Dark purple long straight hair hanging down to the waist, skin as cold and white as alabaster, dark and beautiful deep purple eyes, where Grand Duke Offee appeared, the surroundings seemed to be shrouded in moonlight scattered like cherry blossoms.Such a dark temperament coupled with Huayan's beautiful facial features makes him look like a gorgeous piranha growing in the depths of the jungle, full of danger and temptation.

Hearing his lover's call, the emperor turned his head reflexively, and the hand that was about to reach out to beg for cheap also froze in mid-air.

"Hey," His Majesty the Emperor laughed dryly, "Didn't you tell me to come here first?... You came so fast."

"So why am I bothering you?" Dark purple eyes looked over indifferently.

"Of course not. My dear, you are so slow." It seemed that a tail that could shake from side to side suddenly grew behind the emperor.

The eager to please tone made everyone's face blackened as if struck by lightning, only the crown prince remained calm.

"Father, Grand Duke, please go this way, I have prepared good black tea."

Roger Hill raised his right hand as an invitation gesture.

"Roger has also grown taller." Calling the nickname he invented, the emperor rushed from behind and hugged his son who was already as tall as himself, "The injury was not healed when I left the palace last time, how is it healing now? Will it still hurt?"

Roger Hill's spine became imperceptibly stiff after being slapped on by his father without any scruples.

"What do you call me father, just call me dad. Does Roger not like me? Never call me dad." While muttering and complaining, while deliberately blowing into Roger Hill's ear, the emperor looked amused The white jade-like ears in front of her eyes quickly turned red.

The newly appointed guards were stunned, but the others were still there, as if they had long been used to it.

"Dylan." The voice dropped at least ten degrees this time.

Raising his head belatedly, the emperor realized that his lover's willow leaf-like brows had been frowned.

"Honey, I haven't seen Roger for a long time, I'm happy." The emperor immediately fell towards the direction of Grand Duke Offee like a sack of potatoes, and the seemingly slender lover caught him effortlessly.

"You are the Emperor, Dylan."

The deep purple eyes were gorgeous and deep, shrouded in such eyes, the emperor felt his heart sinking deeply again.

"My dear..." The emperor couldn't say anything else, he only knew that he was clinging to his lover like a koala, and his eyes were full of passionate admiration and obsession when he looked at the Grand Duke.

Faced with the emperor's even more unseemly behavior, the highest officer of the imperial military did not issue any words to remind him of etiquette. Instead, he enjoyed the black tea banquet as a matter of course.

The emperor and the grand duke were obviously very satisfied with the taste of the black tea, but the crown prince did not accompany them to the end, and found an excuse to leave in the middle of the banquet.

Levy found the crown prince on a corner balcony.

Roger Hill was sitting half leaning on the railing, looking back at the blooming garden, which was the rose garden without white roses.

His slender and white fingers rested lightly on the marble countertop, his golden curly hair covered his face, and only the corners of his lips were slightly pursed.

Obviously did not see the expression, but Li Wei felt the melancholy of the crown prince at this time.

In fact, Roger Hill's facial features, especially his lips, are somewhat similar to Grand Duke Offee.

Therefore, the nobles widely rumored that in order to continue the lineage, the Grand Duke dedicated his sister to the emperor.

This kind of speculation is too vicious. In the early years, people just slandered it, but as the crown prince's appearance became more and more similar to the Grand Duke's, this rumor became very popular.

"Your Highness, Your Majesty is looking for you."

Seeing Roger Hill's sadness, Levi felt his heart was also clenched.

"It's you, second lieutenant." The crown prince didn't turn his head after being startled, but turned his back to the visitor, "Sorry, I want to stay by myself for a while."

Roger Hill's obvious refusal made Levi feel sad, "I'm sorry to bother you."

But just as he was about to leave, the Crown Prince's erratic voice suddenly came from his ear, "Second Lieutenant, have you...have you ever liked anyone?"

Levi looked up in surprise, but there was still only Roger Hill's lonely back in front of him.After thinking about it, he whispered, "Yes."

"Does he like you too?"

"no."

"But do you still like it?"

"Yes."

"Even if you don't get a response, even if you know that this kind of love is wrong?"

"Yes."

"Then for this kind of love, how far are you willing to go?" The crown prince turned around, the gloomy expression was gone from his icy jade-like face, and a sharp light shone from his icy eyes.

Levi's expression remained calm, "For him, I can give up everything I once, now, and will have in the future."

Roger Hill's eyes suddenly became stern, and he stared deeply at the eyes of the young second lieutenant with a harsh scrutiny.

After a moment, he laughed, "You are telling the truth. Lieutenant...you are a very brave man."

When he smiled, his whole body came alive again.

Roger Hill walked into the room and sat down in front of the piano by the window, "Second Lieutenant, go tell Your Majesty and the Grand Duke that I will accompany them to dinner. Also, don't let anyone disturb me."

This "anyone" naturally includes the guard officer in front of him.

After Levi gave a military salute, he exited the room. The moment he closed the door, the exciting sound of the piano suddenly sounded.

That wasn't any tune, it was just that the surging emotions accumulated in my heart were rushing here and there looking for an outlet.The violent syllables are louder and louder, and each section is tight like a section, as if the waves in the tsunami beat fiercely on the embankment, like a hammer hitting the listener's heart.

Levi seemed to be able to see the crown prince's slender, white fingers hitting the keys with an almost masochistic force.

Roger Hill is desperately in love with someone.

And that person will definitely not be me.

It is not difficult at all to make such a guess, but Levi feels his heart hurts like being pinched.

Came to his side, sensed his most direct emotions, this is happiness and pain

──Let my hopeless extravagance end in this song.

In the shadow of the early summer sun, Levi showed a bitter smile.