hunting light

The big bell of the imperial palace rang in the night, and the deep and loud sound followed the wind, blowing past the palaces and noble mansions on the mountainside, and drifting towards the brightly lit Glory City.

As the bell rang, the billboards on the tall buildings stopped blinking one by one, and the screen was switched to the first channel.The figure of the royal spokesman in a black suit appeared in the frame.

"...With a deep heart, on behalf of the respected members of the royal family, I announce a sad news to all citizens..."

The tourists stopped in astonishment.

"...Our beloved Emperor, His Excellency Felix IV..."

The lights of all the empty tracks in the city suddenly went out, and people in District 96 looked up.Father Adway put down the chocolate chip cookie in his hand, and quickly clicked on the urgent news on the photon board.

"...half an hour ago, due to illness, he died suddenly in the Champs Elysees Palace..."

"...Crown Prince Raphael ascended the throne as the new emperor before His Majesty Felix's spirit..."

The lights of the city began to go out one by one, the colorful lights on the exterior walls of the high-rise buildings in the commercial district, the gorgeous decorative lights of the roadside shops...

When Ian took the special car from the Duke of Oran's Mansion and left the palace first to return to the city, he saw the whole city go out rapidly.

Soon, apart from the necessary street lamps, lights in residential houses, and the never-extinguishing White Tower, it was difficult for the emperor to find any extra light.

And this darkness is still spreading in all directions.When the sun rises tomorrow, all cities in the entire empire will be covered in black and white.

The Duke of Oran and Leon remained in the Champs Elysees Palace to assist the new emperor Raphael I in handling the emperor's funeral.

"There is no news about Louis, I don't worry about you going back to the monastery." Leon helped Ian put on his coat, "You are temporarily staying at the Duke's mansion tonight. Don't worry, those spies have been dealt with and no one will disturb you You should take a good rest first. Let's have a good talk after I finish my work."

"Okay." Ian was listless.

The Duke's Mansion was busier than expected.Prince Louis's mansion next door was surrounded by the Royal Guard's chariots and horses, and the doors and windows of every neighbor's house were locked, so no one dared to join in the fun.

At the gate of the Duke's Mansion, the long-lost Butler Rhodes greeted Ian.

"Long time no see, Steward Rhodes." Ian smiled at the old man, "I'm glad you're back."

"I'm also very glad to see you again, Father." Butler Rhodes was still unsmiling, more rigid than a mechanical waiter, "Your guest room is ready. But Master Leon told me that you haven't had dinner yet. He told me Be sure to let you eat dinner before going to bed."

Dinner was vegetable soup and garlic toast, which Ian liked very much, obviously made by Mrs. Martha, the cook.

Ian thought that after going through the past few hours, he would lose his appetite.But after smelling the aroma of food, his cold and stiff body suddenly came alive, his stomach writhed violently, longing for food.

"Is there any news about Prince Louis?"

"Yes." Housekeeper Rhodes said, "but his family members are still in the mansion. When the imperial guards came to the door, they were very panicked and almost clashed with the guards."

Obviously, Louis fled the imperial capital, but left his wife and children in the hands of the new emperor.

In today's civilized age, Raphael certainly wouldn't embarrass these family members too much, but I believe that Louis' wife and children must feel bad.

Ian was even sure that the Duke of Oran must have secretly contributed to Louis's escape.

Even if Louis was unprepared and could even be regarded as an idiot, he would leave the imperial capital without any risk and return to his fief.Then, with the deliberate instigation and support of some people, they publicly opposed Raphael.

The change of power seems to be inevitably free from conspiracy and blood.

Ian sat in the bathtub in the bathroom of the guest room, staring at his red hands soaked in hot water.Ian didn't get up in a hurry until the servant was a little worried and knocked on the door to remind him.

Ian thought it would be difficult for him to fall asleep, but after taking a bath, tiredness invaded his sanity crazily.He didn't even have time to say his prayers before going to bed, so he managed to get under the quilt and fell deeply into the darkness.

He had many fragmentary dreams.

When Ian was a child, the church orphanage where Ian lived had an old building, and a large flock of snow-white pigeons lived on the bell tower.Wearing a white shirt and black shorts, little Ian sat in a row with his friends and listened to the priest explaining the story of the Holy Lord to them.

Thus, the little black-haired boy developed deep awe and admiration for the intangible, but extremely wise and powerful God.

Young Ian, still wearing the most plain clothes, is already the youngest, but also the best straight-A student in the seminary.He likes swimming and playing basketball with his classmates.

At that time, Ian also began to realize the gender of Omega, which allowed him to receive more attention, care, and love than ordinary people.

He has received love letters, been confessed by the Alpha in the seminary, and even met the Omega boy who grew up with him in the orphanage and had sex with his Alpha boyfriend in the dormitory.

Ian was terrified by that beast-like behavior, and couldn't imagine what kind of feeling would make someone make such an unpleasant sound.

"However, being intimate with someone you love is the most beautiful thing in the world." A friend told Ian, "When you love someone, you will do everything for him. You will want to give your whole being to Him. We Omega are favored by the Creator in terms of love affairs, and we will enjoy unparalleled happiness. Ian, don't you want to try that taste?"

Of course Ian didn't want to.He agrees with what is said in the scriptures that all pleasure in the body that is not produced by the act of procreation is a sin and the root of all corruption.

Ian's idea was quickly confirmed.

He didn't report his friends, but God punished them - the Omega boy was pregnant.His boyfriend is a nobleman from a certain country, so it is impossible for him to marry an orphan.

The young master left a sum of money and returned to his own country without any news.Ian's friend had to drop out of school to work and gave the baby to an adopter.

The last time Ian saw the boy, he was pregnant again, and it had only been more than half a year since his last delivery.

It was winter in Xilin.The boy with greasy hair, wearing a bulky overcoat and worn leather shoes stepped onto a bus with a big belly.

His expression was very numb, even though he clearly saw Ian greeting him, he didn't respond.It seemed that under that body, his soul had been dead for a long time.

It was also at that time that Ian decided to become a Disciplinarian.

He decided to do his best to restrain his yearning for carnal desires, overcome this gender-specific physical weakness, not be affected by desires, and dedicate his body and mind to God.

He proudly wears the commandment ring, rejects all suitors indifferently, and survives countless heats safely by taking medicine and books.He firmly believes that what he loves is always the holy God of Light, and he will not get involved in any secular love disputes.

Even if he finds that his emotions will be unconsciously affected by that blond young man, even if he knows that he is putting more and more energy on that young man that should have been devoted to the Holy Lord, even if he has repeatedly devoted himself to that young man. Helping Leon, using the power that should have been mysteriously hidden, and putting himself and Guangji in danger of being exposed...

Ian felt that he was just caring and loving a boy who was raised by himself.What he does is the love and care that believers are taught in the Canonical Scriptures.Regardless of whether the opponent is Leon or not, he will do this.

To this day, when Ian realizes that if Felix IV is not prevented from speaking out, this coup will be ruined, and Leon will also face the danger of being destroyed.

Ian made an act that violated all his beliefs for more than 20 years, broke all his vows to the Holy Lord, and even violated several treason and criminal laws.

Regardless of Felix's physical condition, he injected him with a tranquilizer.

Raphael didn't kill his father, it was Ian who killed the emperor!

The bells of Xilin Church and the sunlight of Fryer's waves faded quickly, and in the darkness, the heart monitor screamed frantically.The emperor was lying on the bed, staring at Ian with a pair of cloudy eyes.

"You killed me." Felix didn't open his mouth, but a voice came into Ian's ears.

"You betrayed your beliefs and fell in love with a secular man. You didn't hesitate to kill me for this man!"

"You fell in love with Leon, Ian. After all, you are an Omega who succumbed to carnal desires, a lewd, shameless bitch..."

"No..." Ian murmured in pain, "I am not! My devotion to God can stand the test—"

He couldn't wait to reach out his hands to the Holy Light.Unexpectedly, when the ray of light fell, the skin on the hand was immediately burned to smoke, blistered and festered, exposing the white bones!

Ian woke up, panting in horror, his whole body drenched in cold sweat.

Outside the window is the night that is so thick that it cannot be opened, even the light of the street lamp is in danger and can be swallowed by the darkness at any time.

Ian staggered out of bed, knelt down in front of the window sill, and began to pray.

"You are sad." Guang Ji said in the sea of ​​consciousness.

"I killed the emperor." Ian said.

Guang Jidao: "Strictly speaking, I was the one who injected him with the sedative. And I am not a human being, and I am not bound by human laws..."

"You follow my command." Ian said coldly, "I killed someone, Guang Ji! My sins are so serious that there is no way to wash them away."

"You have strict moral standards and strict execution norms. This time you have violated your own precepts and social laws to a high degree, so you are very panicked, painful, and full of self-loathing. If it makes you feel better, I can tell you that according to your legal standards, Felix IV was the mastermind of at least four vicious murders of Ann. One of the murders involved 91 lives, including his own brother and his wife. In your human words, 'he deserves death'. And you've 'killed the people'."

"That's not the truth." Ian said, "The only ones who have the right to judge and enforce punishment are God and the law. I am neither. I have no right to decide anyone's life or death!"

"You can." Guang Ji said, "You have always played the role of judge for human beings. You are the most impartial, selfless, and strict law enforcer."

Yian was confused: "I don't understand what you are talking about again, Guangji."

Guangji's electronic voice changed suddenly, and turned into the tender male voice that Ian had heard before.

"You have to make yourself stronger, Ian. Your Sentinel needs you. You still have too many tasks to accomplish together."

"But..." Ian murmured, "I have sins that cannot be washed away..."

"As a human being, it is inevitable to have your own demons. The closer you are to the light, the darker the shadow behind you will be. You must learn to walk with your own shadow on your back, my child. Keep walking towards the light and keep the shadow behind you. Always stay behind!"

Ian opened his eyes, looking at the gradually brightening sky outside the window.

The long night is finally over.The sky in mid-spring is rosy, like a girl's thin gauze skirt.The garden is full of birdsong and flowers, full of vitality.

Death is fleeting, a point in time.The turbulent flow of life is easily left behind.

The Duke of Oran and Leon have not returned yet.Ian ate breakfast alone, and when he was about to leave and go back to the monastery after dinner, the doorbell of the Duke's Mansion rang.

After a while, Butler Rhodes led the guests into the dining room.

His behavior was a bit abnormal.Because only when Ian is also the host, the butler will lead the guests directly to the restaurant.

Therefore, Father Adway took the time to say to the surprised Ian: "I didn't expect you and Earl Wilman to progress so quickly, Father Mitchell. Shall I congratulate you? I should be invited to the wedding?"

Ian: "..."

Advi sat down, poured himself a cup of coffee, then picked up the sugar bowl, and asked Ian with his eyes.After Ian shook his head, he poured the remaining half can of sugar into the coffee cup.

"I came to see the Duke of Oran and the Earl of Wellman. Seeing you sitting here, I have reason to believe that this mansion has been cleaned up and is a suitable place for conversation."

Ian asked: "So, you have decided?"

Advi smiled: "I didn't make this decision alone. Although I voted for it, I still have some reservations. Your earl is too young after all..."

"He's not 'my count'! Don't make up words. Wait! You chose Leon, not Duke?"

Adevi took a sip of his coffee and smiled with satisfaction: "The coffee in the Duke's Mansion is really delicious. I must ask the Duke for some coffee beans later."

Ian was not in a hurry to ask Advi for answers.Leon would tell him everything he wanted to know.

"You came just in time, the Duke and Earl will be home soon." Ian glanced out the window, "It will probably be a few minutes before their car arrives at the door."

Adwei raised his eyes and looked at Ian: "If your pheromone smells so pure, I would have thought that you really broke the precept, and something happened with that young and strong earl, and you marked each other .”

Ian frowned: "I just sensed him."

"This is the disadvantage of going to seminary since childhood." Adway said, "They never teach sexual physiology, and you probably never read it yourself. Otherwise, you will know that this kind of induction of the other person's position and emotion is It will only appear on AOs that have tagged each other."

Ian's face sank, and sulk appeared on his handsome face: "I don't have the relationship with Earl Wilman as you said!"

"I believe." Father Adway said calmly, "I am also an Alpha, and I can smell that you are still a virgin. Although you have some intimate contact with an Alpha, you have never been marked."

With a straight face, Ian lowered his head and cut the muffins on the plate.

Sure enough, there was movement outside the gate, and the Duke of Oran and his son had returned.

"There is another situation that will allow AO to sense each other." Father Adway put down his coffee and wiped his mouth.

"If a pair of AO love each other deeply, even if they don't pass the mark, they can still have a physical and mental connection."

Ian paused.

"Oh, love, the most mysterious and powerful force in the world." Advi stood up and walked towards the door, "If there is no love in this world, what will it mean in our hearts! It is like a lamp without light. revolving lantern. (Note: Goethe)”

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