Ark, they don't revolve around you

He was like the most perfect Syracuse: cold, direct, ruthless, and more importantly, he could decide the outcome with just one move.

This appearance seemed even more pathetic to Lavinia.

Because the previous Doctor was definitely not like this. He should at least still believe in the illusory "love".

Regret?

If you had listened to the explanation at that time, would everything have changed? Would you -

At this time, the judge heard the doctor speak, and what he said was a poem from Syracuse.

“From me, into the city of misery;

From me, into the path of eternal suffering;

Follow me and enter the tide of eternal humanity.

Before me, there was no creation.

And I am immortal, and I live forever.

Those who abandon hope and enter through this. "

With Lavinia's attainments, she quickly realized the meaning of these words, which are what sinners hear when they go to hell.

Zhuang Ning did not give a direct answer, but just smiled slightly and used poetry to guide her thinking, like the monarch who ruled Syracuse in the past.

Before Lavinia could say more, there was another shrill engine sound.

His boots trampled the bricks and stones. The man got off the motorcycle, dressed in black, letting the raindrops hit his bangs on his forehead.

Texas came alone.

Unlike Lavinia's resistance, the Mafia refugees who remained silent in the rain naturally split into two groups.

The passage that was opened up led directly to the corridor where Xiang Zhuangning was.

Zhuang Ning also spread his hands, and could not help but feel happy: "Texas, the last lone wolf, my girl, you are finally back. Kill the rebels with your own hands and show your prestige to the fools of Syracuse!"

Texas saw his face and the smile was genuine.

From beginning to end, the two actually did not communicate. Texas did not know about Zhuang Ning's actions tonight, and Zhuang Ning did not know about Texas's awareness.

But when this lone wolf chose to kill Valakhxi with her own hands, she was doomed to have no way out.

No wonder Zhuang Ning acted more joyful and loving today. Lavinia actually felt a sense of loneliness and abandonment in her heart.

Zhuang Ning reached out his hand and gently comforted Texas: "Wallah is a very ambitious man. He has usurped the crown that belongs to Texas."

"He even tried to kill your good friend, Giovanna Rossetti. Knowing what happened to Lady Sicily, Wallach would surely have the Columbia family completely cut off from Texas, right?"

"You stopped everything, and then there will be countless media outlets praising you."

"Your experience, your rebellion against your family, your pursuit of justice, your desire for freedom, and your ruthlessness in not tolerating traitors are all exposed in this Volsini."

"Chelinina, look at me, don't lower your head." Zhuang Ning's smile was still so gentle and kind. This devil who lured sinners into hell now showed the clear eyes of a noble priest.

Texas did raise her eyes obediently. She knew that this might be a lie, or it might be from the heart.

At least Zhuang Ning's gentleness was not fake. He did not take what he did at that time seriously at all. In his eyes, there was only something more noble, and everything else was insignificant.

Eyes facing each other.

In the rising chill, Texas said, "If it makes you happy, I can do it."

"Next, you don't have to do anything, Texas. You don't have any political preferences, unlike your father, and you also lack the decisiveness of Lady Sicily."

Zhuang Ning smiled slightly, "But you will be the hero of Syracuse, and I will be your shadow."

"Leave everything to me, I will let you take Leontuso's position first. Syracuse cannot be without a mayor."

"Soon you will be in Palermo, in Lacmahuatia, in various cities of Syracuse."

"Your fame will spread throughout Syracuse, clearing away obstacles and taking over the leadership."

"You will be the one above all others. No one except me has the right to restrict you in Syracuse because you have made the right move."

Zhuang Ning opened his arms and hugged the girl, and his arms were filled with strength. "Because you are willing to listen to me, I will make Syracuse a better place."

After he said that, they placed their foreheads against each other intimately.

After doing all this, Zhuang Ning snapped his fingers and asked someone to bring a towel soaked in hot water to wipe the girl's cheek.

"Take her away and have a good rest." Zhuang Ning smiled, "I have met the Angel of Exorcism before, but I haven't met Croissant and Sora yet. If you don't mind, we can go to see Sora's opera, The Syracuse, together tomorrow."

Texas struggled.

Before leaving, she opened her mouth as if begging: "Doctor."

"Ok?"

"I like you."

Zhuang Ning was stunned for a moment after hearing this: "I like you, and everyone else, too."

After answering this, he smiled as if he remembered something pleasant.

But he quickly reflected on himself and straightened his expression, saying to himself: "No, maybe my sense of humor is too low recently, and no one can understand this joke..."

Lavinia saw the sadness in Texas' eyes. Even outsiders could feel the loss as if it was cut into their bones.

Zhuang Ning seemed to have noticed nothing and put his hand on Lavinia's shoulder.

The words turned into white mist: "Aren't you wondering if I killed Mrs. Sicily?"

"Let's go and meet that lady, Lavinia." Zhuang Ning was particularly sincere. "Although I am a dirty and ambitious person, the world can be changed, mostly relying on idealists like you, right?"

"I still respect your ideas and try my best to realize them."

……

……

Lavinia passed through strict security before reaching the room.

However, slightly unexpectedly, Mrs. Sicily was fine and was well taken care of.

Her room was moved to the ground floor and had a sunroom, holographic projection, and the best medical equipment.

The old lady didn't feel imprisoned at all and smiled happily.

Seeing Lavinia come in, she cheered up again, but soon she started coughing violently.

"Ma'am, are you okay?!"

"It's okay, just a small problem." Lady Sicily calmed down, but she didn't force her dignity and said, "It's you who came over, Lavinia."

"Miss."

"You seem surprised. Do you think I should be miserable because I'm imprisoned?"

Mrs. Sicily shook her head and smiled optimistically, "No, Rhodes Island is great. Their medical equipment is eye-opening. I think if nothing unexpected happens, I will probably live a long time, right?"

"You have a very good attitude," Lavinia agreed, sincerely but not honestly.

She couldn't quite tell what her attitude was towards the old lady: awe, love, fear, and perhaps a little hatred.

This man clearly has the most powerful army in his hands, capable of shaking the balance of the entire Syracuse.

In the end, she chose to allow the twelve families to rely on the country called Syracuse and continue to grow in the name of the family.

But Lavinia couldn't completely hate it. After all, if there was no such old lady, who knew how turbulent Syracuse would be? Maybe it would even become the second Kazdel?

She oppressed the family with guns and established order with laws.

Even an idealistic Lavinia could only sigh, "I'm glad you're alive, ma'am."

"Happy? No, Lavinia, you are a very idealistic child. Shouldn't someone like you be disappointed in me?"

Lady Sicily sighed, "If you lose your fangs, you will be slaughtered... Although I have some guesses and I thought I had a backup plan, this is really cruel..."

"That's because we still live in the wolf wilderness and have never been involved in civilization." Lavinia's expression gradually disappeared. "Someone once told me that although there are different races on Terra, we all call ourselves humans."

"This word has a magical power. When we look down on a certain race, such as the Sarkaz, we curse them as not being human."

Lavinia pursed her lips. "And the law is what can constrain humans, Madam. You brought the law and instilled the beauty of the law in us, but why? Why can you allow your family members not to abide by the law?"

Mrs. Sicily became compassionate: "Child, you know the reason, you just can't bear it, so you are not suitable for my position."

"I've told you that law is a symbol of order." She was silent as if she were in the deep sea, and turned her head away. "But the essence of law is to serve the ruling class. Even a child should have heard this, right?"

"I am called godmother by you, but I cannot treat everyone equally. The family controls too many resources, and I must accommodate them." Lady Sicily asked Lavinia to come closer. "But you don't want to accept it. Your mentor tells you the beauty of the law, but he himself is the biggest violator."

"The law can identify criminals, but at a certain point, the meaning of crime becomes vague."

Lavinia trembled, then lowered her head: "Do you think I'm wrong? Do you think what I firmly believe in is ridiculous?"

"How ridiculous, Lavinia." Lady Sicily held out her hand, motioning for Lavinia to hand over her code.

She pierced her fingertips with the thorns wrapped around the codex, and blood fell down, staining the gold-embossed cover red.

"Answer me, if I ask you to judge Zhuang Ning, can you do it?"

Lavinia was transfixed.

"You can't, because he already has power and he is the winner." Lady Sicily sighed softly, "Even though you actually know how illegal his actions are."

"Go, Lavinia, and listen to him, and forget me, and convey this wish to every judge, as the last words of the Lady of Sicily."

Mrs. Sicily's eyes became sharp. "In this case, you should be satisfied, right, Doctor?"

A voice came from somewhere, saying in a low voice:

"Of course, with your appointment, Lavinia's position as a judge will be as solid as a rock."

Lavinia turned her head slowly and saw Zhuang Ning standing in the corner, raising his hands and clapping softly.

"That's a good idea, Doctor. You must have already taken action against the family, right? But why did you insist on having Lavinia come?"

Mrs. Sicily felt pity and helplessness, "She is a good child, but you are putting so much pressure on her shoulders."

Lavinia looked pale.

She was not a stupid person and she immediately guessed Zhuang Ning's intention. Being the messenger of Lady Sicily's last will basically established her position in the judicial community.

No wonder Jonning allowed her to come to see Lady Sicily instead of Texas.

He has been calculating, and behind that smiling face, everyone can be his bargaining chip!