By the time Charlotte's carriage left Baron Beauwon's palace, it was already late at night.

Charles looked up at the window, not saying a word.

Charlotte, on the other hand, sat quietly on Charles' chest and looked at Charles, feeling the comfort of being relied on, listening to Charles's heartbeat. The sound is smooth and powerful, with an almost unchanging rhythmic feel.

At the most critical and life-or-death moment, the only countermeasure she could think of was to ask him for help, however, she succeeded. It has been proven that she is absolutely not wrong.

"Charles, Xiexie, I really don't know what would have happened without you......" After I don't know how long, she thanked softly, seeming relieved.

Charles didn't answer her, he just stared out the window, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Charles, what are you thinking?" Charlotte asked softly.

"I'm thinking of a story, a story that has been passed down in the East." Charles replied softly.

"Oriental Story?" Charlotte was a little surprised, not understanding how Charles's train of thought could drift so far, "What story?" ”

"Do you know about tigers?"

"Of course I do, who wouldn't know." Charlotte couldn't help but laugh.

"In the East, there is a legend. They say that after a tiger eats a human, the soul of the person being eaten will also be forcibly bound to the tiger's side and cannot be liberated......"

Charlotte somewhat understood what Charles meant.

"And then?"

"In order to be freed, the ghost of the eaten must find a new victim for the tiger. Then the tiger will be freed from his restraints......" Charles turned his gaze back to the carriage and looked down at his cousin, "Do you think this legend is ridiculous?" ”

Charlotte was silent.

Suddenly. She hugged Charles hard, then buried her head deep in Charles's arms.

"No, Charles, it's not ridiculous at all......"

"Nothing, it's my own choice," Charles' right hand gently stroked her long, silky and straight blonde hair, as her head was buried in Charles's arms. Charlotte's voice was slightly distorted.

"Charles, don't take it too seriously, sometimes we have to do that. Mercy cannot save anyone. ”

"You don't have to worry, I don't regret it, I don't regret it at all." Charles was still surprisingly calm, "If you do it again." No. Even if I do it a hundred more times, I'll still do it, I can't just sit back and watch you fall into the abyss, even if it costs me to fill the abyss with someone else's body and use it as a stepping stone, I'll pull you out. This is my unshakable will. ”

Even when he said, "This is my unshakable will," Charles's tone was as steady as before, and his demeanor was as gentle as before.

However, even without the exaggeration, there is no foil of flowers and gemstones. This passage still touches a woman's heart more than many other kind words!

"Shire ......"

Charles's chest slowly wet with tears, this is the first time in many years that Charlotte has cried in front of her brother? Not right either. She didn't "face to face".

But Charles didn't do anything else, and continued to stroke the long hair.

I don't know how long she cried, Charlotte finally left Charles's chest, she looked at Charles face to face, and there were no tears on her face, only a little red and swollen.

"Charles, remember the proposal I made to you when you came to my house for a feast? I swear to you now, no matter what you think, no matter what time I will never draw my sword against you. I will definitely take this oath to heart. ”

Charles frowned.

This is a common problem for girls, who like to be emotional. Charlotte is really not material for big things.

"Unfortunately, I can't make the same guarantees." After thinking for a moment, he gave the same answer, "I'm helping you today just because it's not about my life or death." If the time comes when I have to deal with you, I can only ...... mercilessly"

"Why do you like the scenery so much!" A hint of resentment flashed on Charlotte's face, "At this time, even if you coax me, can't you say a few good words?" ”

"I don't want to mislead you by cheating, or I'm afraid it will be a fatal mistake for you."

"Hey...... You're ......," Charlotte sighed heavily, as if she had no choice but to take Charles.

Then she laughed again, with the usual narrowness and cunning in her eyes.

Then she hugged Charles again, her face pressed against his cheek.

"I just paid the deposit last time, this time I should pay the full amount......"

As she murmured softly, the warm wind swept across Charles's face, bringing a subtle paralysis. Her eyes quickly took on a fog, and her earlobes grew red.

"Charles...... Shire...... Hold me tight......" Charlotte at this moment seems to have endless charm in her voice.

Charles looked at his sister and smiled softly.

"Charlotte, I didn't help you just to make you repay the favor."

"I know...... I know......" Charlotte's voice became quicker, "but what does it matter! Hold me tight! ”

"But you may be murdering me."

Charles's words seemed to pour a basin of cold water on Charlotte's head, and she looked at Charles again, looking very puzzled.

"Charles, what's wrong?"

"Do you know that I was going to go crazy and beat up that poor man?"

"It's strange to me, you're not like that." Charlotte nodded slightly, "Still, play well, play so well, this is probably the happiest thing you've done in ten years." ”

"Because he recognized me." Charles whispered.

"What?!" Charlotte quickly understood what Charles meant, and exclaimed, "You mean ......"

"Yes, he is one of our patrons, I have met him many times, he recognized me with little effort, and then he seemed to want to denounce me in front of Beauwang...... To save yourself. I had to go crazy. Charles smiled, not at all guilty of beating his patron.

With his words. Charlotte fell into deep thought.

"Isn't he afraid that the baron will know that he is also a rebel?"

"Either because he has betrayed us a long time ago and taken refuge in a dignitary like Baron Beauwon; Either because the Baron was behind the scenes and made him sponsor us. If it's the first case, the traitor deserves to be beaten by me, and if it's the second. Fight and fight, anyway, the baron will not cut off our aid because of him. ”

"I see." Charlotte nodded, "It's rare that you think about it so much in such a short time." ”

"Calm is the only way to save yourself." Charles replied softly.

Charlotte seemed to have something in mind. Suddenly he looked up at Charles.

"If it's the first case, aren't you in danger now? Wouldn't you ...... if that guy woke up and told the baron about you?"

"Yes. That's it. Charles replied with a smile. But I think based on the injuries I just caused, at least the guy won't be able to regain consciousness tonight, so at least I'm pretty safe tonight......"

"You're still laughing!" Charlotte glared at Charles.

"It's useless to be anxious, and a man can never walk faster than a carriage." Charles replied with a smile, "However, I don't have a good time receiving the 'full payment' now......"

"It's a shame that you can still tell some bad jokes at this time!" Charlotte sighed helplessly, "So what are you going to do now?" ”

"I'm going to pack up when I get back, and then I'm going to live in a secret location for a while." Charles said what he had just considered. "I'm not defenseless in this situation. Of course, it would be best if it was the second case. Just when I just scare myself into putting ......"

Charlotte thought calmly for a moment, then nodded, "Okay, that's all for now......"

"But if it's the worst......" Charles sighed softly, "Charlotte, I can only trouble you to take care of my grandpa and Fran first......"

Charlotte frowned faintly at the name Fran, but she naturally knew what the big picture was.

"Okay, I know, I'll definitely take care of her secretly when the time comes. It's better to have a false alarm, though......"

"Let's look forward to the most haode and make zuihou." Charles said helplessly, and then he looked outside, "It looks like it's almost there, I have to act immediately." Charlotte, remember what I just said......"

Charlotte nodded, and then she seemed to think of something.

"By the way, what if the Baron learns the truth about you and reneges on the agreement?"

"He's not going to do that. Because if it were me, I wouldn't do it, so I know he wouldn't do it. Charles said firmly.

Charlotte looked at Charles fixedly.

"You're really the same sometimes, but sometimes."

"Then I'm ready to get out of the car."

"Isn't there still a little time......" Charlotte raised her head slightly, then closed her eyes, her face flushed slightly.

It's all come to this point, if you still have to pretend to be cold, is there still humanity?

Charles took Charlotte into his arms, and the two kissed. Charlotte kept her eyes closed and murmured indistinctly.

It wasn't until the carriage stopped that the two separated.

Charles stepped out of the carriage and walked forward without looking back.

"Keep the rest on the books!"

Before leaving, he still didn't forget to tell a bad joke.

…………………………

Upon returning home, Charles immediately packed up his things and destroyed many documents and letters. Then he leaned down at his desk and began to write.

He first wrote a note to his grandfather, detailing his experience and plans, telling him not to worry about himself, and telling him to take care of himself and Fran.

Then, he wrote another note.

"Dear Baron de Beauwon,

By the time you receive this letter, I am afraid you have learned that I am an enemy of the present dynasty.

However, maybe there are certain situations that you need me to tell you about:

I am not the grandson of the Duke of Treville, but the lover of Miss Charlotte. Neither she nor the Duke of Treville knew my true face.

I'm not worried that you'll tear up the agreement because of that, because I understand you.

We wish you all the best. ”

He didn't sign his name, but he thought the other party would know after all. (To be continued......)