Ark, they don't revolve around you

Now that Vina is alive, Zhuang Ning has to do something even more despicable.

——Vina opened her eyes in confusion, and saw Zhuang Ning’s face dimly.

She vaguely realized something and could no longer bear it, bursting into desperate cries.

"Yes, Gawain died because of you, Your Majesty." The devil whispered helplessly, "I regard death as the final peace, but Vina, you are destined not to enjoy this peace."

"Horn died because of you, because you identified me as your enemy, so she did her duty and died like a soldier."

"Indra died because of you, and she is still the same stupid girl who only listens to you."

"Morgan died because of you. She was your military advisor. She was going to kill me because of you."

"In the end, even Gawain died because of this, leaving the right to live to you."

"Vina, look, this is how our life is. You chose to be my enemy, so everyone you cherish is dead."

Zhuang Ning sighed, "But you will live forever."

"You will live to see what you stand for crumble, and that is the tragedy I was trying to avoid."

He said it really sadly.

Coming back from the dead is not something to be celebrated. Sometimes, continuing to live is no different from a curse.

A loud bell rang out, and the bell ringer used a hammer wrapped in cowhide to continuously strike the bronze bell.

White doves flying.

Vina realized that the parliament had made some kind of decision.

parliament?

--parliament!

An ominous premonition arose, and a guard in red clothes walked forward with a solemn face.

He held a letter in his hand and handed it to Vina. The queen's hands trembled more and more, and in her haste she even dropped the letter on the scorched earth.

"That's not...possible."

"It's possible." Zhuang Ning sighed, "Both the House of Lords and the House of Commons have decided to remove your throne."

"From now on, you are no longer the queen, Vina."

Although he did not read the letter, he seemed to understand everything and put his hand on Vina's shoulder:

"This is the politics I told you about. Parliament is a fence-sitter. If you can beat me, they will cheer."

"And if you lose, you will bear all the responsibility, Vina."

Vina seemed not to hear it, her eyes burning with anger: "Impossible!"

She was not a child either, and her years as queen had made her realize the truth.

But she still resisted, just like Zhuang Ning said, maybe Victoria was the only one she had!

Now even Victoria has abandoned him.

As the culprit, Zhuang Ning did nothing. Yes, he didn't need to do anything, and the Parliament would have to cut ties with Vina at the speed of light and then pledge loyalty to Zhuang Ning.

Zhuang Ning did not offer any comfort and just watched the farce quietly.

The guard pointed his weapon at the queen he once served without hesitation. He, who once sang "God Save the Queen", was as cold as a stone:

"Your Majesty, no, traitor, Alexandrina Vina Victoria, you have been imprisoned by Parliament for treason!"

Guards representing the parliament emerged from all directions, majestic and solemn.

The representative of the parliament, the unicorn that symbolizes nobility, quietly came in front of Zhuang Ning and knelt on one knee.

"Clovasia, long time no see."

"Yes, Doctor." Clovisia whispered, "As you wished, we have arrested the rebels. What do you need me to do next?"

Zhuang Ning said nothing, as silent as a tombstone.

"This is just the beginning." Vina whispered desperately in her heart, "Being stripped of her status as queen is just the beginning."

"Death is a blessing, Vina."

"But now, you can't enjoy it-"

Chapter 7: Casimir, you are sweating profusely.

The prison was a little cold and filled with a damp smell. Vina raised her head and looked at the light coming from the skylight.

She was not unfamiliar with this prison. Over the years, she had sent countless people there, such as the famous Duke of Castor.

But the boomerang still hit me back.

In one day, she was imprisoned, and the mastermind didn't even take action.

It was so cold that Vina suddenly experienced the feeling of walking through underground pipes as a child.

Long ago, she escaped from the palace and lived like a rat in the sewers.

At that time, the late Emperor Frederick was sent to the gallows, and everyone shouted that Victoria had broken free from the oppression of the tyrant.

The mob set fire to the palace and chased members of the royal family. A girl named Vina lost everything and fell from the central area to the slums on the edge.

I never thought I could still feel the pain I felt back then.

Perhaps as a final tribute to her status as queen, the prison conditions were not bad, but Londinium in winter was always freezing cold.

Da da.

There is the sound of feet.

Vina's slightly dull eyes gained some color as she looked at the man walking towards her against the light.

They looked at each other across the railing.

It was still a familiar look, but for a moment, Vina wasn't sure if it was fake.

Because those eyes were still so gentle, as if they contained concern.

"The council is discussing how to execute you. They will try every way to please me."

"It's so ugly. They survived because of you, but when you lost, they threw you away like garbage."

Zhuang Ning handed over the candy.

Vina was silent for a few seconds, but finally took it and put it in her mouth.

A thick sour smell spread, and Vina saw Zhuang Ning smile.

"I really think it would be better if you disappeared immediately." He didn't care about his image and sat down casually on the iron door sill. "If you die, you may become a martyred hero, but if you survive, you will inevitably bear the humiliation."

"I know."

"So, do you think that death is a kind of salvation?"

"That doesn't make sense, not like you put it, Doc."

"I don't think so either." Zhuang Ning shook his head slightly: "But I'm still curious, Vina, now you have nothing, your Glasgow is falling apart, and I killed them with my own hands."

Vina was speechless.

The words I wanted to say were tightly locked in my mouth, and no sound came out.

Maybe there was a moment when she also felt that death would be better.

She even had the courage to die in a way that was worthy of Aslan's identity, rather than enduring humiliation, betrayal, and the death of all her relatives and friends like now...

"But you can't die. Your body is moving closer to the beast master. The immortality that so many people dream of has been realized in your hands."

Zhuang Ning said with sympathy, "How ironic."

Vina forced herself not to look at him: "Why do you want to see me?"

"I just happened to be in the mood." Zhuang Ning lowered his head. "I won't stay for too long. After all, it's a bit troublesome to deal with you."

"Trouble?"

"There's just one thing. In your eyes, I've become a bad guy, right? It's natural for a bad guy to do anything." Zhuang Ning smiled.

Vina bit her lip: "What are you going to do?"

"I want to go home."

"go home?"

"Just like what Londinium did to you, I want to go back too, but there will be some price to pay in the process." Zhuang Ning turned his head and stared into the darkness, "You are also part of that price."

"I don't understand." Vina said faintly, "I should hate you."

"But I can't hear it in your voice... Vina, you are still so weak. Is the biggest decision in your life to kick me out only when I try to interfere in Victoria's politics?"

"—"

Vina lowered her eyes and dared not look at Zhuang Ning.

That was when the Sarkaz withdrew from Londinium. At that time, Zhuang Ning intended to see Vina, but was stopped by the guards.

This is the parliament's idea. They will not allow anyone else to interfere in Victoria's Parliament.

But that was the time when Vina's fame reached its peak. Without her tacit consent, Zhuang Ning would not have been turned away.

When Vina chose to leave Rhodes Island and return to her own kingdom, the two parted ways.

"What would have happened if I had let you come in to find me then?" the low voice flowed.

"What will happen?" Zhuang Ning thought for a moment, his expression thoughtful. "Maybe I will feel a little hope and won't give up on myself... After all, only I know how stupid and weak I am."

Zhuang Ning stood up and looked back again, "But everything can't go back to the way it was."

"Vina, I'm sorry, you have to see the next trial with your own eyes."

The bell rang again. Zhuang Ning waved his hand, ignoring Vina's gaze, and walked towards the exit.

The sound of departing footsteps could be heard in the dark dungeon, and Vina stretched out her hand towards the figure.

She couldn't help but wonder, what if she had stopped the parliament's actions that day?