Twilight you are my light

Those who can change from human to vampire are warriors, survivors, and luck in misfortune.Some people accepted the transformation with a deep desire for vampires and beautiful illusions, and then died in the process of transformation; some people were forced to have no choice but to live, and finally became a walking dead .

They were born in light, but destined to die in darkness.

The standoff between the Volturi and the Cullens ended in dramatic fashion, but the standoff had far more ramifications for the vampire world than that.The annihilation of the rebel army once again confirmed the status of the Volturi, and the sudden appearance of the python on the battlefield redefined the strength of the Volturi.

The Volturi are tough, think twice before touching them.

The Volturi army had returned to Volterra a month ago, and the smell of blood and rain lingered in the Volturi Palace for several days and finally gradually dissipated.During this time, Aro got the list he wanted, and Caius also got the information from Gabe's mouth.

As Ah Luo and Caius guessed, there are still many remaining rebels hiding in the corners, waiting for the next opportunity to raise the flag of rebellion again.As the saying goes, "Wild fires are endless, and spring breeze blows and regenerates." Caius will no longer ignore them because of their weak strength this time, and he decides to cut the weeds and root them out.

Aro and Caius, who had been busy for a month, devoted their energies to the mopping up and suppression of the rebel army after dealing with the affairs of Karen's family.Although the two were so busy that they didn't touch the ground, they seemed to be in such high spirits that the time spent with the two wives was greatly shortened.

In this regard, Sulpicia and Ahinodora have no complaints, it should be said that they don't care.Because of Hillier's return, they also have something to be busy with.

For Hillier's appearance in that way, Sulpicia was naturally distressed.When she took Hillier from Ah Luo's hands, she silently greeted Karen's family and Hermes.Although Hillier has returned to his usual lively appearance under careful nursing, once bitten by a snake, he is afraid of well ropes for ten years.Sulpicia wanted to lock Hillier in the tower and not allow him to go anywhere.

Compared with godmother Sulpicia's "iron bucket protection", although mother Yaxinodora felt sorry for Hillier, she didn't want Hillier to stay in the tower all the time.She admitted that she once had the idea of ​​protecting Hillier for the rest of her life, but she clearly knew that this idea was of no benefit to Hillier.

The child of her and Caius could never be a coward, and could never be an incompetent.

For Hillier's unauthorized actions, Ahinodora didn't reprimand her too much, she just asked Caius to arrange a reliable fighting technique teacher for Hillier in private.Although Caius was supposed to be the best in fighting, Caius was the elder of the Volturi after all, and there was still a lot he needed.

People in the Volturi Palace are always busy with their own business, and it seems that they have returned to the busy and comfortable rhythm of the past.But today, they all stopped what they were doing at the same time.There is only one reason, because today is the day of funerals for those Volturi guards who died.

The funeral, an event second in importance only to the Volturi celebration, has a completely different atmosphere of sadness from the celebration. It exists to reflect the little remaining human brilliance of the Volturi family.

In the room, Caius sat on the stool at the end of the bed with an indifferent expression. He watched Ahinodora walking back and forth in the room with some ecstasy, but he remembered the conversation between him and Aro in the study in his mind.

"Ah Luo, why did you let Karen go?" Caius suddenly looked up and asked Ah Luo in the middle of his work in the study.

He is not a person with great curiosity, but this question has been lingering in his mind.Although the Volturi was attacked by the unexpected rebels that day, it took some effort to suppress the rebellion, but in terms of strength, it was still not inferior to the remaining members of the Karen side, plus Ahinodora With the big snakes they manipulated, they could completely drive Karen's house into dust that day.

But why did Ah Luo suddenly withdraw his troops?

Caius thought about it, and the problem could only be Hermes, so he eagerly wanted to know what Aro and Hermes had said, whether there was a secret behind the release of Karen's family, and whether the two reached an agreement. Some sort of dishonorable deal.

"Oh, my dear brother, I'm glad you finally asked." Aro paused with the hand holding the document, but he quickly adjusted and looked at Caius with a smile.

"You really want me to ask?" Caius looked back at Ah Luo with some surprise.

"You have to know, I've been trying my best not to keep any secrets among the three of us." Luo smiled lightly, "But if you didn't ask me this time, I wouldn't know how to open my mouth."

"What do you mean?" Caius frowned, he didn't understand what Arrow was playing.

"It was originally a difficult thing to say, but it was not my intention to let the Karen family go. The real reason was that I was threatened by Hermes." Ah Luo frankly told Kai about his conversation with Hermes. Earl listens.

"Could he..."

"That's right, Hermes threatened me...and you with the mystery of Didimi's death." Ah Luo still maintained his gentle and jade image, as if he was not angry at all because of the threat, but seemed a little helpless.

"I don't know how he knew this secret, but there is no doubt that this secret is too lethal to the family. I have no choice but to let the Karen family go as he said."

"..."

Caius never expected the reason behind this to be this. He listened to Ah Luo's words, hating and chilling in his heart. He didn't expect that Hermes' betrayal came in exchange for his rare soft-heartedness.He was leaning on the leather sofa chair, and there was no joy or anger in his peach blossom eyes.

Hermes was the first "work" he created, and over the long years, he gradually regarded it as one of his few friends.

He asked himself that he was tolerant and patient enough to Hermes, but how did Hermes treat him?

He took advantage of his trust, took advantage of his son, took advantage of his rare tolerance, and then betrayed him to stand in the opposite camp.

"Oh, the wings are really hard."

The more Caius thought about it, the more angry he became. He sneered with a long face, and his gloomy expression made people frightened.

A hopelessly failed work deserves to be thrown in the trash.

"Where is he now?" Caius asked Ah Luo in a deep voice, and anyone who was familiar with Caius knew that he was in a rage at this time.

"He took the opportunity to slip away and didn't let the guards chase... Of course, this was one of his requests." Aro shook his head pretending to be annoyed.

"...Hmph, this doesn't look like your style."

Caius was silent for a moment and suddenly spoke, he and A Luo had known each other long enough, he knew A Luo's character clearly, this laissez-faire attitude was not something A Luo would do at all.

Aro noticed Caius' questioning tone, and he didn't panic. He expected that Caius would be suspicious, so he had already rehearsed the scene of answering countless times in his mind.

"In short, he is your man." Ah Luo sighed, "I know that Hermes has a special relationship with you, and you always protect him in a subtle way, so I think this matter should also be left to the public." You solve it."

"Got it, I'll make him shut up."

Caius was silent for a moment before making the final decision.He closed his murderous eyes and stopped talking.

The study suddenly fell silent, and Aro looked at Caius silently.He didn't want to tease or put all the blame on Caius. The reason why he didn't want to admit that Hermes had been killed was to maintain the close relationship between him and Caius.Although Hermes should be damned, but no matter what, he is also the one who has a special bond with Caius, and he should not be the one to do it.

But the situation developed too fast that day. If he missed that opportunity, I am afraid that Ah Luo will live in fear in the future, and everything he does after that will be tied up.Caius had a good suspicion. It was indeed not his style to let Hermes go, but it was even less his style to still slaughter others.

What's more, this time Hermes caught Ah Luo's handle. At best, Caius only acted as a cover in Ditimi's matter, and it was Ah Luo himself who really killed him. After the incident was exposed, he suffered the most damage. It's him too.If Aro killed Hermes because he wanted to cover up his crime, although Caius would not say anything, Caius would inevitably feel unhappy.Now Ah Luo's concealment of the truth is considered a favor to Caius, which is better than telling the truth.

As for letting A Luo's family go, this was completely a decision made by A Luo following instinct, and thinking about it now, it was indeed a mistake.He was still under the fear brought by Hermes at that time, coupled with a bunch of variables that suddenly appeared before, all of these made the suspicious and thoughtful Ah Luo finally make a decision to truce.

But this is not a big problem, and Arrow can just use this reason to cover up the fact that Hermes disappeared after meeting him.Everyone would think that Hermes had gone to hide from the limelight, and no one could find his trace, so no one knew that he was actually dead.

"Cairus... Caius?"

The dazed look of Caius finally caught the attention of Ahinodora, she looked at the melancholy Caius with some worry, and called him softly.

"Huh? What's the matter?" Caius finally woke up from his contemplation when he heard Ahinodora's call. He raised his eyebrows and looked at Ahinodora, with a flash of surprise in his eyes.

Ahinodora had already changed into her mourning attire, and the high-necked long black dress snugly wrapped her exquisite body.She wore a black gauze hat on her head. The black gauze fabric was soft, and Ahinodora's small nose and bright red lips were faintly exposed under the veil.

It was supposed to be a conservative and solemn mourning dress, but in Caius' eyes, it was a little more romantic.

"Your complexion doesn't look very good." Ahinodora caressed Caius' face with her tender hand. She thought that Caius was feeling sorry for the dead Volturi guards. After all, they were all The best of the best.

Caius looked at the gentle Ahinodora, and the irritability and inexplicable discomfort in his heart were blown away a lot.He first held Ahinodora's slightly cold hand, then put his hands around Ahinodora's slender waist, and buried his head in his lover's arms willfully.

"Ahinodora, I have only you."

……

The funeral took place in a side hall of the Volturi Palace, which was remote and deserted.The high ceiling is carved with complicated patterns, and the large French windows are inlaid with stained glass, which looks like a Gothic church.

There is a tall marble brick wall in one corner of the church, which is densely engraved with the names of people, which is extremely shocking.The rows of names make one's scalp tingle, and the latest ones engraved are the protagonists of today's funeral—those guards who died in the confrontation.

Volturi's funeral followed some customs and etiquette of ancient Greece, but there will be some changes in some details.

For example, the death of a vampire directly omits the process of cremation. After death, a vampire will turn into a pile of soil, so it is generally difficult to collect their ashes on the ground.Especially after a big battle, when cleaning up the battlefield, it is impossible to distinguish which ones belong to the enemy and which belong to one's own side.

In order to express respect for the deceased, at the funeral of the Volturi, the personal belongings or clothing of the deceased are usually put into the urn, which is regarded as a substitute for the ashes, and a clothes grave is built for the deceased.These urns will finally be handed over to the relatives, lovers, or friends of the deceased for safekeeping, as a memory for them.

As for the unclaimed ones, they will be put on hold in the room behind the hall, which really fulfills the saying that "life is a Volturi's ghost, and death is also a Volturi's ghost".

But it's sad to say, vampires, a terrible and pitiful race.Although everyone is nothing but a handful of loess after death, for vampires, their departure is even more decisive.The cursed soul can never break free from the shackles of fate, and the moment it turns into sand, it is doomed that the tragic fate will always repeat itself.

The number of guards who died this time was not many, only about six.But each of these six guards is a dragon and phoenix among men, and it is rare to be an elite guard of Volturi.This sudden loss of six people, Rao was as cruel as Caius, could not help but sigh.

A lot of people came to the funeral, and the hall of Nuo Da was almost full.The six people who died were not unknown people. They all held important positions in their respective positions, and the highest-ranking one was even an executive in a certain region.Therefore, anyone who is related to them has come to today's funeral.

The funeral guests chatted with each other in low tones before the funeral began.Although they have long been accustomed to seeing life and death, they still feel a little sad when facing the departure of relatives and friends around them.

The funeral was organized as early as after Ah Luo returned to Volterra, and it took them a lot of time to plan the funeral. Otherwise, so many people came at once, and the family's business operation might be in chaos. Set up.

Arrow and Caius brought Sulpicia, Ahinodora, and Hillier to the hall, and they deliberately gave enough time for the guests to say goodbye to the dead guards in private.The five people sat side by side in the designated positions, which meant that the funeral could begin.

The funeral officially started amid a burst of music, and the six neatly arranged urns were quietly placed in the most conspicuous position.Massive clusters of flowers surround these urns, and those large blooming flowers dilute the cold metal feeling of the urns, making them seem a little warmer.

This funeral was buried with the highest standard of etiquette, which was regarded as a compliment and comfort to these guards who died for Volturi.

It is worth noting that Ah Luo rarely has a sad look on his face today.His eyebrows were lowered, his eyes were downcast, and he looked sad.But how much real emotion lies behind this set of expressions is open to question.

The funeral was carried out meticulously according to the pre-planned procedure, and Ahinodora sat beside Caius, watching the funeral in silence.Looking at Ah Luo who was giving a speech, she suddenly felt emotional, and thought of an old friend who had passed away for many years—Di Timmy.

Unlike this grand funeral, Didimi's funeral was held in a very private environment.Due to her special status, her funeral can be said to be extremely luxurious, but even more deserted.Those who attended the funeral were nothing more than Ahinodora, Sulpicia, Aro, Caius, and Marcus. Even the close guards were not allowed to attend Didimi's funeral.

This is the most secret pain of the Volturi family, a wound that can only be licked behind closed doors.Ah Luo didn't want others to see their distraught and embarrassing ugly appearance, or he was not ready to deceive himself and act in front of everyone.

Ahinodora can only vaguely remember the appearance of the funeral, and what she can recall most clearly is the scene of Marcus holding Didimi's urn and mourning that day, and the picture of Aro crying when he wanted to cry. Distorted faces that don't come out.

Rao even these immortal creatures cannot escape the clutches of death, the pain of parting.But these are fleeting in their long lives, like tears mixed with rain in heavy rain.

Ahinodora suddenly wondered whether Caius held a decent funeral for her "after her death", but she looked at Caius with a gloomy face beside her, but she couldn't ask.Her hand was firmly held by Caius, and all she could do was hold back tightly.

The lengthy funeral is coming to an end, and this funeral can be said to be very thoughtful and sincere.While Caius was leaving his seat to talk to Aro, Ahinodora pulled Sulpicia into a whisper, and she couldn't help asking the curiosity that had been bothering her since just now.

"Please forgive us, we didn't hold a funeral for you, my dear Ahinodora." Sulpicia was taken aback after listening to Ahinodora's question, and then shook his head slightly.

"Then you guys are too embarrassing, don't I even have a decent funeral?" Ahinodora was a little surprised, she complained with a smile.

"It's because Caius didn't let us hold your funeral." Sulpicia whispered in Ahinodora's ear, with a hint of sadness and a helpless smile in her tone.

Ahinodora's nose became a little sore after hearing this reason, and she quickly lowered her head to prevent Caius who was nearby from noticing her strangeness.

"He keeps insisting that you're not dead, that you'll come back to him one day. Not only is it unnecessary, it's bad luck to have a funeral. Believe me, darling, we all wanted to say goodbye respectfully. Ro I also tried to persuade Caius, but Caius' appearance was too frightening, and in the end we could only follow his wishes and let it go... But to be honest, we all thought you were dead at the time."

"It's not just what you think, I think I'm dead too." Ahinodora shook her head in fear, and she clenched Sulpicia's hand.

"But it turns out that his infatuation didn't disappoint him. You did come back, which made me look forward to whether Didymi would come back one day." Sulpicia winked at Ahinodora mischievously, alleviating the sadness atmosphere.

"It's possible. After all, fate is such a thing, who can say for sure?" Ahinodora smiled and lowered his head.

While Ahinodora and Sulpicia were chatting enthusiastically, Hillier, who was sitting next to them, left his seat at some point.Today he is dressed in a formal suit, his blond hair is neatly trimmed back.That noble demeanor has gradually become apparent in him, as if the boy who fell to the ground in embarrassment that day is gone forever.

After returning from the battlefield, Hillier became much lower, and his personality changed along with his height.He is currently in adolescence, and after experiencing the "abuse" of Hermes and a real war, he has really settled himself down.

The child who was held in the hands of everyone in the past will one day face the cruel reality and experience the wind and rain alone.Caius had forced him to go this way a long time ago, and those "unforgettable" special trainings may be teaching him the principle of the jungle.

Hillier fumbled and took out a small metal box from his pocket. The two letters HB were engraved on the corner of the box. Looking carefully, it was Hermes' cigarette case.

This cigarette case was only discovered by Hillier when he returned home and changed his cloak. He didn't even notice when Hermes stuffed this case into his pocket.He carefully opened the cigarette case. There was a faint smell of cigarettes inside the box, but there was no cigarette in it, only a small note.

The flamboyant handwriting on the small note makes people recognize the author's free and easy personality at a glance. It is a sentence: "Don't let others' expectations of you become your shackles for yourself."

Hillier held this small note and didn't speak for a long time. He frowned tightly, with complicated emotions. This note made him lose the motivation to move forward in an instant.

He knew that this note was Hermes' last words, because Hermes was dead.

Hillier looked out of the window lonely with a cigarette case in his hand, he couldn't accept this fact.Thanks to Hillier's ability, the cigarette case that inexplicably appeared in his hand was enough for him to guess the ending of Hermes.He vaguely felt that this matter had something to do with Ah Luo, but he chose not to say anything or ask anything.

This cigarette case was originally intended as a commemoration, because Hermes knew that from the moment he stood in Karen Fang, the possibility of him meeting Hillier again was close to zero, so this cigarette case was also his gift to Hillier. My apologies.However, I'm afraid that Hermes himself didn't expect his own ending when he gave Hillier the cigarette case, so he played it off in the end.

For Hermes, Hillier couldn't tell what kind of feelings he had for him.He admitted that he hated Hermes after falling into Hermes' hands, that he hated Hermes for ruining his plan, that he treated him so badly, and that his behavior was always beyond the expected range of his abilities.But to put it bluntly, it was more of a disappointment and sadness.

Hillier was curious about Hermes from the beginning, then admired and liked Hermes, then disliked each other, and finally returned to indifference.Hermes is special to Hillier, he doesn't know how to describe this feeling, like some people inexplicably occupy an important position in your life, but you can't classify them into any category to go.

Hillier's abnormality made Ahinodora very worried. She carefully noticed the signs of Hillier's gradual silence, but she gave Hillier the patience to come out slowly.She quietly found a reason to walk away from her seat and came to Hillier's side.

"Hillier, my dear child." Ahinodora looked at Hillier tenderly, and she stroked Hillier's hair.

Hillier hugged Ahinodora lightly, just like the child who depended on his mother before.

"Mom, I don't know what to do."

"It's okay, you've done enough."

Ahinodora patted Hillier on the back encouragingly, her compassion and peace gradually disintegrated the wall of Hillier's heart and deep anxiety.

"Do what you want to do, Hillier, whatever you do, we will support you."

"Thank you, mother."

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If there is no accident, it will be over in about one chapter. I didn't expect to end 233333 in one hundred chapters, and I will write some side stories one after another!

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