Sur ma peau

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Minos didn't agree with Jabofika's decision to return to Paris directly, he was more inclined to let him go to Versailles first, bring the guards, and be safe.

"The royal family can no longer lower the level of trust." When Abafika said this, her eyes were not focused on a certain place, and she twisted the ring of the family crest on the ring finger of her left hand absently. Minos recognized that it was the same as her own. There is only one pair of wedding rings, which he never wears except for occasions in the upper class, and this time he left them in his mansion in Paris.

"If they want to turn against me, no amount of troops will help."

Evidence of Louis’ correspondence with the Austrian royal family was reported to the House of Assembly by a locksmith, and the revolutionary newspapers printed in Paris spread the news, which ignited the anger of the people and gave the radicals an opportunity to usurp administrative sovereignty.It was inconvenient for the guards staying in Versailles to show up at this time, because it would easily cause rumors of suppression, just like when Louis mobilized the mercenary regiment.

"You may be condemned to death," Minos said.

"It's unlikely." He returned to Paris with the Gendarmerie, and the so-called National Convention needed to protect him. After all, he had won an undisguised victory in the Great Patriotic War. Lose public opinion.

"Some people are just so unconscious." Minos folded his arms and snorted.

"There is a document from the Guards. If this happens, the custody of Charles and Theresia will be transferred to you, and you can choose to be regent." Or, to be a king.Within two days of Minos' departure from the castle, the same will was issued in triplicate, to the guards and dragoons, and to the steward for safekeeping.

Minos did not return to Paris on the last day of the New Year's holiday, but Jabofika, who was summoned for questioning, was left by the Supreme Court in the Palace of Justice and arranged in the tower suite used to store royal silverware in the name of protection. The trial courts of the Sanhedrin are accompanied by the Gendarmerie.

Two inquiries by the trial court, trying to get him to accuse the former king of his persecution, and the queen's promiscuity at court, although Yabofika denied both, but the conspiracy trial court organized by the guild separated from the Supreme Court , still on January 1 the king's crimes were finally pronounced, and he was sentenced to death for treason.

All members of the royal family who were still alive in Paris were ordered to be present, and the trial court was merciful enough to give Jabofika a chance to say goodbye and accompany Louis from prison to the execution ground.

"I'm not afraid anymore." Louis said to him before stepping up to the wooden scaffold.The design of the slash blade of the guillotine was an improvement made by Louis himself, "People should be responsible for their own actions."

"Remember your oath," said Louis at last.

The body that lost its head was still alive for a while, and the bound hands trembled violently. Yabofika stepped forward and held those hands, feeling them become quiet and cold in the hands, connected with the blood in the body, It also seems to lose temperature along with it.

The embalmer stepped onto the scaffold, and Jabofika slowly turned the hand she held.

Louis's palms were facing down, and Yabo's palms were facing up.

Send the coffin to the Royal Basilica of Saint-Denis, wait for the funeral to end, and return to the tower of the Palace of Justice late at night.The food on the table was covered by a silver dining lid, Yabofika had no appetite, and didn't care what was inside, the blood dried on her hands and clothes, like a thick hard shell.He went straight to the bathroom, the bathtub was filled with water, and there was mist, and his dull senses couldn't tell whether it was hot or cold.After several minutes, he realized that his breathing was too loud in the silent, empty room.

After an unknown amount of time, the bathroom door opened.The man in black robe broke in rudely without permission, but Yabofika sat in the bathtub as if she didn't know it. The blood clots stained on her body were soaked away, and the water turned pink, which couldn't cover up her complexion. pale.Warm and powerful hands dragged him out of the cooling water, wrapped him in a bath towel, and with irresistible force, he broke apart the cold and tightly clenched fingers, and his stiff lips were sucked by gentle touch. Back into the body.

"Minos." Yabofika called out the man's name in a low voice, and the expression in her eyes recovered.

"The road ahead is long, you can't fall yet." Minos said in a low voice. The medical records he didn't find at the beginning may have fallen into the hands of others. Public opinion is against killing the heroes who protect the kingdom's territory, so those people will Trying to break his spirit.

"Yeah." Yabofika responded briefly, straightened her back, got up and took off the clothes from the rack beside her, threw away the bath towel and put on her nightgown.There were a few deep scratches on his arm. After soaking in water for a long time, the rough edges of the tear had turned white. The position and direction of the wound all indicated that these wounds were made by himself.

On the 24th, the clouds that had accumulated for a week finally began to snow. The gray snow fell on the ground and was soon stained with mud and water, turning it into a dirty color. The road was icy, and pedestrians and carriages became cautious. As for falling.It was supposed to be a holiday for the agricultural holiday, but the court was overwhelmed with cases brought about by the regime change.No one is innocent. If you dig down carefully, you can always find some faults, but most of them are plausible false accusations that need to be verified.It is not that there were no allegations against Yabo Fika, all of which were dismissed by the court one by one.Minos has been staying in the Palace of Justice since the 21st, working during the day and climbing to the Silver Tower, which is the temporary residence of Jabofika, at night.The Supreme Court, where the Gendarmerie is stationed, is far safer than his mansion in the city, but it is not suitable for patients to live in.

The boots stepped on the ancient stone steps, making a heavy sound, mixed with the echo in the dark corridor, making the space even more dead and gloomy.

Several times, Minos found that Jabofika was immersed in his own consciousness, unable to hear his approaching footsteps, as if his soul had been stolen, turning into a quiet and beautiful doll, lifeless.

It's like the Sleeping Beauty in the castle, waiting to be awakened.

The days of companionship and comfort seemed to have some effect. After Minos entered the room this time, those blue eyes quickly focused on him.

"Who lives downstairs?" Abfika got up and walked towards him, her black satin dress was neatly arranged, with a soothing and mild fragrance.The style of the upper class nobles, no matter what the circumstances, always maintain a delicate shell.Before they left the castle, the daily necessities packed by the servant contained perfume and essential oils, and he specifically told Minos not to let his master live a rough life.

At least he can take care of himself normally, Minos was thinking so, and Jabofika said again: "I heard someone singing, like Madame Lambalt's voice." The side eyebrows were rubbed lightly as if feeling a headache, and some dazed expressions appeared on his face.

Minos' heart sank, but he blurted out with ease: "Is she noisy? I'll have someone rearrange the room tomorrow." Queen Mary's close friend was gang-raped by mobs a few months ago and mutilated. The court restrained her from being broken Some of the dead bodies are still missing.

Lies are told too much, and they become fluid without thinking.

The appearance of hallucinations meant that Jabofika's mental state was deteriorating.All kinds of symptoms appeared on the person in front of him one by one. An incurable mental illness is like an abyss waiting. No matter which treatment plan, there is no case to support the recovery.

"Don't bother, can you ask someone to greet her for me? She sounds very sad." Abafika said.In Versailles, there were too many banquets of various names at night, and the princesses and baronesses would sing and compete for beauty.The voice in memory mixed with reality, interfering with his judgment. Minos took away the mandala prepared by the waiter. It was just perfume and essential oils for adjustment and relief, and could not completely remove the abnormality. The voice still hovered in his mind, sometimes far away and now near.

"it is good."

Robespierre came before Minos came.

The most vocal member of the National Convention, who spoke eleven times in the trial court and advocated the execution of Louis' revolutionaries, was not optimistic about the current convention in power.

So they struck a deal.

Sacrifice the interests of a few people to achieve the goal of saving the country and more people.The text looks high-sounding, but after zooming in to the whole country or even Europe, this small number is not a small number.Some people are not guilty of death, some are passionate, and many more people live their ordinary and peaceful lives without knowing anything about politics and war, but in the days after tonight, the world will be turned upside down.

He is about to commit an unforgivable crime and suffer self-torture, but he will continue to do so without hesitation until the last moment of his life.The songs of the dead are not only hallucinations, but also the guidance and praise of death.

The guards of the Palace of Justice brought the dinner tray, and after Minos and Jabofika took their seats together, he was not in a hurry to start the meal, but changed the subject.

"The Self-Defense Forces have arrived on the northwest coastline. The dragoons are also repairing in the southwest." Minos said, conveying today's news back to Paris to Jabofika.

"Not enough, there is more than one enemy in the north."

The reason why the Austro-Prussian coalition retreated so quickly was not entirely because of the dragoons, but because the status of Leopold II, who had just ascended the throne, was not stable. The relationship with Prussia, such a fragile balance does not allow his army to suffer too much defeat, so after the exchange of fire between Valmy and the dragoons, he began to withdraw in an orderly manner. Did not suffer much loss.

A revolution that threatens the country, which is still ruled by the royal family, will inevitably lead to crusade.All the royal families in Europe are related by marriage. Now that the National Convention has executed Louis and imprisoned Mary, Leopold II, who is Mary's brother, will no longer be as perfunctory as before. Wars between kingdoms often require Such a high-sounding reason is to cover up the purpose of the interest relationship.

"The Gendarmerie will leave Paris in the near future." Minos said that the National Convention has become increasingly dissatisfied with the judicial power of the Supreme Court, and has begun planning to establish a revolutionary court and suspend the Supreme Court.In this city, just like the legendary Sodom, no innocent person, no clown, no vulgar beast wants to be king.

Only when talking about official business, can Abfika immediately change back to the cold and calm sword of kingship, but this is the way to quench thirst with poison, resting in a comfortable and relaxing environment is a better way to heal, and the burden of the kingdom will sooner or later became the main cause of crushing him.

"Would you like to bring me a present?"

"what do you want?"

"Europe." The two thin bright red lips spit out the words carelessly, and for a moment Minos smelled the scent of blood and roses, a rich and depraved scent.The sand table and map in the Versailles Chamber of Secrets, as well as the intricate relationship network of various countries, since then, Yabo Fika has handed over the information of various countries to him without hesitation.A military police regiment of several thousand people is not very eye-catching on a regular battlefield, but it takes some thought and difficulty to break the fragile connection between the Allied forces and manipulate the situation, but it is not impossible.

"Just kidding." Before Minos could answer, Jabofika smiled and blinked playfully, as if she really just told a joke, "When I get back to Paris, draw up a picture for me." A copy of the Commercial Law."

There is no specific law, so some profit-seeking businessmen always drive up prices when disasters and wars come, unable to protect the interests of others, but must be restricted and regulated to balance business relations.

"You can wait." Whether it's European or commercial law.

"I'll hold."

Right now he has more important things to do, which must be done before leaving Paris.Minos got up and went around behind Jabofika, held his hand on the table, and guided him to lift the lid of the dinner.

On the plate delivered this time was the Guards Commander's Badge.

"Be careful." Minos leaned over and whispered against Jabofika's ear.Distraction is a fatal mistake, whether in politics or on the battlefield, but they now have no choice but to pretend that the symptoms that have begun to manifest do not exist.

Personal emotion and life are insignificant things that can be sacrificed in front of ideals and the country.Knowing that it might be a dead end, they have to push people out and take on their respective missions.

Kill the love in my heart with my own hands.

"Have fun." Yabofika turned her head and pecked the corner of Minos' lips lightly. After speaking, he took the badge.

In February 1793, due to the maritime blockade, the faction belonging to the business class in the National Convention gained the upper hand and declared war on Britain and the Netherlands, but then the United Kingdom organized Prussia, Austria, Spain, Sardinia, and Hanover to form an anti-French alliance , to carry out armed intervention against France.