There was some darkness in the hallway, which made Barondi, who was standing in the doorway, look a little blurry, but even then Alexander recognized it.

Neither spoke, and for a moment a slightly suppressed silence lay between the two.

After a long while, Alexander finally walked slowly, and when he came to the door of the room, not far from Barondi, he asked in a voice that sounded calm, but vaguely contained a trance, "I didn't expect it to be you, why did you come to me so late, and why didn't the servant tell me?" ”

Barondi looked up at Alexander slightly, she didn't know why she actually felt that Alexander was a little dangerous at this time, or maybe it was because she suddenly came to a man's house so late, and was alone with him, Alexander looked very tall at this time, so tall that she felt that she was completely shrouded in the shadow of the light behind him.

"It's Sophia," Barentia felt her voice sound a little uneasy, and although she tried to calm herself, the more she felt influenced and threatened by the person in front of her, "Sophia invited me here, and she said that I should help her go on a date. ”

"Attach her a date?" Alexander squeezed out a smile on his face, but this look was in Barendi's eyes, but his heart jumped suddenly, because it was too uncomfortable to look at, Barendi even had the urge to turn around and run, and at this time Alexander was barely smiling, "Then what about her, where is she now, it won't be in your villa, right?" ”

"No, I don't know where she is," Barondi regretted a little, she felt that she really shouldn't have been involved in this matter, whatever happened between the two had nothing to do with her, she even felt like a clown, desperately trying to squeeze into a world that didn't belong to her" Maybe in her room, it was her father who came to me, bringing her message, "After a moment she continued" and apologized. ”

"Has she learned to apologize?" Alexander still had that forced smile on his face, and then suddenly remembered something helpless and shook his head, "I'm sorry Miss Rovie, I may have to be absent for a while." ”

Without waiting for Barendi to answer, Alexander had already walked past her towards Sophia's room, and behind him, Barendi looked at his back in a daze.

Sophia's room was opposite, and it would normally only take a few steps to reach it, but this time Alexander seemed to feel that he had walked for a long time, or rather hoped in his mind that these few steps would never be completed.

Gently whispering the door, it was quiet inside, Alexander paused for a moment and began to slam the door hard, the sound was so loud that it immediately alarmed the nearby servants, but when they saw the master standing at Sophia's door and Barondi, who suddenly appeared, the servants and guards all looked surprised.

Carlo walked over quickly, and while he looked at Barondi, who suddenly appeared, he walked up to Alexander and whispered, "Do you have any orders, my lord?" ”

"See Sophia?" Alexander asked in a low voice, knowing that it was Carlo who was in charge of the patrol.

"Miss Sophia?" Carlo looked at the closed door strangely, and shook his head a little blankly, "I haven't seen it since the afternoon." ”

"Of course, how could she be discovered," Alexander said, after saying something that made Carlo feel inexplicable, he pointed to the door in front of him and said casually, "Tell two men to smash the door open." ”

"What sir?" Carlo asked, stunned.

"I said two people to smash the door open!" Alexander repeated the order impatiently, and he walked back and forth in the doorway, until Carlo and Paulo Busako, who had heard the news, came with a few hunters, pointed to the door and said, "Smash the door open." ”

The hunters hesitated for a moment before immediately proceeding to carry out the order, and they did not use their weapons for fear of hurting the people in the room, but only slammed the door with their shoulders, and in a muffled "bang", the heavy door could not withstand the impact of several strong men, and after a few shakes, it was finally slammed into the room.

Alexander immediately walked into the room, but as he had guessed, it was empty.

Carlo and Paolo Busako stood in the doorway with people uneasy, they didn't know what was going on, but they had never seen Alexander like this, and they couldn't help but look at each other with some concern when they saw Alexander wandering around the room in a daze, and finally slowly sat down on Sophia's favorite couch.

For these Agri, Alexander was everything to them.

It was Alexander who made them, or rather brought them out of the land of Agri, where they had to live forever by farming and hunting, and they were no longer the unseen buns, they had seen one of the most prosperous cities in the world, and they had seen too many great people who had previously only been heard of in various rumors.

Most importantly, he brought wealth to each of them, and although the battle was terrible and could kill them at any time, the Agri people were rewarded with something they had never dreamed of before, so Alexander was too important to them, but the way he was now made the Agri feel nothing but dazed and uneasy.

A slight commotion came from behind, and seeing Uliu walking with Barendi, Carlo immediately motioned for the soldiers to get out of the way.

The Moorish man was obviously the calmest one at this time, and when he heard the noise and ran out of his room, he did not rush to Alexander's side as in the same hurry as the others, but hurried to Barendi to greet him, and then stayed with the young lady until he saw Caro and the others gathered at the door and seemed at a loss, and then he bowed and motioned for Barendi to come over.

If there was anyone who knew best what was going on in this matter, it was undoubtedly Uliu, but it was precisely because he knew what was going on that the Moors chose to hide far away, but the way he was now respectful to Barondi made the Agri seem to vaguely feel something, so their gaze towards Barondi began to change.

Barondi walked in the door and saw Alexander in the somewhat crumbling room, pause, then walked to a stop not far in front of him.

Alexander slowly raised his head, and looked at the look on Barondi's ordinary face that could not tell whether it was a simple inquiry or a slight concern, and he smiled slightly bitterly.

He made Barondi's heart suddenly feel awkward in her heart, she thought for a moment, and then summoned up the courage to say something in Ulliu's ear, and the clever Moorish immediately bowed, and then retreated to the door and motioned for the Agri to exit the room.

Although he was still a little worried, Carlo knew that it was wiser to listen to Ulliu at this time.

When the guards retreated, even reluctantly closing the door, Alexander straightened up and looked at Barendi earnestly.

"I'm sorry to see me so embarrassed."

Alexander's expression seemed to have regained his composure, but Barondi felt that his current appearance seemed to be very abnormal, and although he was looking at her when he spoke, his eyes obviously did not pay attention to the person in front of him, but completely looked at other places through her, which made Barendi feel even more uncomfortable.

"I have to admit that Sophia's game this time is a bit too much, after all, I spoiled her too much before, so she always causes trouble, and I'll scold her later," Alexander didn't seem to understand what was going on at all, but it seemed that Sophia was apologizing because of a fool of himself, "Please forgive me for disturbing you so late, I'll send someone to send you back, and I'll come to apologize tomorrow." ”

Barondi looked at Alexander in a daze, she didn't know if this person was a little delirious, speaking of which, except for business, she and Alexander had almost no interaction, she didn't even know what kind of character this person had, and she came to San Marino Palace so late today, purely because she saw a rare opportunity to make this marriage a reality.

But now the scene was beyond Barendi's imagination, and to her surprise, Alexander's feelings for Sophia seemed to be completely different from what she had imagined, she had never seen such a scene from anyone in her own family, as if the gypsy girl's departure had really hit the man.

"Why do you think she, I mean Sophia, left?" Barondi asked inexplicably, and then she was a little annoyed that she was asking such a strange question, "I mean, can you guess why she did this?" ”

Alexander tilted his head slightly, only to realize that this seemed to be Sophia's favorite pose, and that she was thinking about things when she wasn't doing so, and although the answers she came up with were often ridiculous, she must have been serious at the time.

"I think I can understand what she's thinking," Alexander stood up and walked slowly around the room, "Look, she took all the snacks with her, she always hid a lot of them in her room so that she could eat them secretly in the middle of the night, and she took away the knick-knacks I gave her, although many of them were worthless, but she just liked the shiny things, and she was so good that she even took away her armor and the musket I gave her, I can't imagine how she did it," Alexander said as he walked, It's like a father who seems unhappy but actually shows off how smart and clever his children are.

Barondi looked at Alexander with some astonishment, and the vague uneasiness in her heart became heavier and heavier, and she even wondered if she should leave the room immediately, because Alexander's calm seemed too abnormal.

"Miss Rovire, do you want me to be engaged to you?"

Alexander suddenly turned around and asked, his words were so sudden that Barendi was a little overwhelmed, but he had to answer.

"I hope to do what my father wants," Barendi replied carefully, she was a little unsure of Alexander's mind at this time, but she even came to the San Marino Palace at this time without regard for this rudeness, but why "I think you should understand that this is good for all of us......"

Speaking of this, Barendi paused in a slightly embarrassed way, and it was clear that she had already thought that this marriage was not really good for everyone.

For Sophia, Barendi actually doesn't have any bad impressions, and is even very grateful.

Sophia's act of saving her made Barendi even a little admired, although this reckless girl was completely different from her, but she was somewhat charmed by this maverick bohemian girl.

Because of this, when she took the initiative to come to Alexander, she even hinted that she could ignore his relationship with Sophia.

It's just that she didn't expect Sophia's reaction to be so fierce, and she almost killed her without even giving her a chance to talk to her.

Barendi believed that Sophia was really going to kill her, and just thinking about the sword she threw down from the upper floor, Barendi felt cold all over.

But when Nashan came out of nowhere, she came.

This marriage was too important for her and her family, and she had to seize the opportunity.

"Yes, I hope we can get engaged!" Barendi finally nodded affirmatively, "This is the best choice that is in the interests of our two families right now, I hope you can understand this." ”

Alexander looked at Barendi silently for a moment, then nodded suddenly.

"I think Sophia wants that." With that, he walked straight past Barondi, opened the door, and went out into the hallway.

"My lord, Master Nashan is not in his room." Uliu, who was waiting outside the door, whispered, looking at Alexander's face with a slight downturn, and he said more carefully, "The Bohemians who are stationed in the church, they are also gone." ”

Alexander nodded silently, he had already thought of this, and now that he thought about it, Sophia had obviously not decided to leave on the fly, perhaps she had already made up her mind when Barendi first visited, or even earlier.

It was only today that he suddenly made the decision to take Sophia out of Rome that she had to decide to leave early.

Barondi, who was following behind, stopped and watched from afar, and just as she hesitated whether to follow, the door of a room suddenly opened.

Joanna appeared at the door with a nervous expression, she looked a little anxious and nervous at the people in the hallway, and when she saw Alexander, she said a word to the maid next to her and turned around and walked back to the room.

"Your Majesty, please come in." The maid came over and whispered.

Alexander frowned, he suddenly felt that he had neglected something, and now that he thought about it, it seemed that Joanna should know something.

Sure enough, seeing Alexander walk into the room, Joanna's originally slightly casual sitting posture became slightly stiffer, although it was very subtle, but in Alexander's opinion, it showed a little uneasiness in her heart.

"Your Majesty," Alexander looked into Joanna's eyes, noticing the twinkle in her eyes, "what do you command?" ”

"Nathan......" Joanna paused before adding, "he's gone, he's told me before, but he's hoping to tell you after he's gone." ”

Alexander nodded slightly, he had already figured out a lot of things, including Joanna's role in this matter.

Obviously, Joanna is also part of what Barendi said about getting benefits in this matter, otherwise she would not have accepted Nashan's departure so calmly.

Although Joanna could not get the crown of Naples, as a former queen and a member of the Aragon family, she would never give up the opportunity to exert influence on Naples, but if Frederick was officially crowned, her influence in Naples would definitely be reduced, which was certainly not what Joanna wanted to see.

"Good for all."

Alexander couldn't help but think of Barendi's words.

Obviously, everyone thought Sophia should leave him, and that might even include his hunters.

No one likes a stumbling block in their way, and whoever that person is, once they become an obstacle in the eyes of others, it often doesn't end well.

Alexander suddenly remembered a person, the favored servant of Alexander VI, Pelotto Cadron, the beautiful manservant who was deeply favored by Alexander, was even regarded as the Pope's male favorite for a time, but this young man, because of the later ambiguous relationship with Lucrezia, influenced the Borgia family to arrange another marriage for Lucrezia, and finally gave his life.

What about Sofia, if she stays, will she end up with the same fate as Peloto Cadron?

Perhaps it was precisely because he saw through the danger that Nashan insisted on taking Sophia away, after all, even without Barendi, Count Mordilo would have arranged for him to marry with other families, and Sophia would still be the obstacle in everyone's minds.

Good for everyone, Barondi's words haunted Alexander's ears again, and it seemed that this was true, but what about Sophia, and Alexander himself?

Alexander stood up and saluted Joanna, and walked out of the room silently under the Queen's gaze.

There were many people standing in the hallway, but Alexander didn't want to talk to any of them.

By the time he figured it all out, he had learned a fact that he found difficult to accept.

Sofia was able to leave the San Marino Palace quietly, and even take her suit of armor and many things with her, not because the girl really had any magical skills, but because almost everyone in the palace participated in her departure except for him.

Sophia left voluntarily, but wasn't she forced away by everyone here?

Alexander returned to his room and closed the door, and he smiled bitterly at the unfinished letters on the table.

Picking up one of them, it was addressed to the Count, and looking at what was still written in the name of George Mordillo, Alexander's heart suddenly tightened inexplicably.

Sophia was indeed forced away by everyone, and among these people, is there also a man named Alexandre Giulian Gombray?!

Although he claims from the beginning that he will not give up on Sophia, he admits that he does need the help of the Rovere family.

When Barondi offered the lands, titles, and large dowries, Sophia saw silence instead of his outright refusal.

Sophia can't speak, but she's smarter and more sensitive than most women, what would she think?

Isn't that a hint that is already too clear?

Alexander's hand was deeply inserted into his hair and grabbed it hard, it was no one else, just himself, it was he who finally let Sophia go!

Alexander buried his head in the palm of his hand in frustration, and unspeakable guilt tore at his heart until he suddenly remembered something and suddenly raised his head.

Alexander rushed out the door and broke into Sophia's room despite the stunned gaze of others.

The empty room was quiet, and Alexander rushed into the bedroom to look at the bedside, and then began to rummage through the cabinets.

When Uliu, Carlo, and Paolo Busako hurriedly followed, they saw that Alexander had almost gone through the room.

"Where, where?" Alexander kept flipping and muttering to himself, and when he finally made sure he hadn't found what he was looking for, his nervous face seemed to relax suddenly.

"Adult ......"

Ulliu let out a little apprehensive chuckles, but was interrupted by Alexander waving his hand as he walked to the window and looked out.

Alexander took a deep breath first, then he raised his head and let out a hoarse shout into the night sky: "Sophia~!" ”

At the same time as Alexander uttered that cry, a group of men was preparing to set off at the temple of Diana at the top of Rocca Dipas in the southeast outside of Rome.

This is where Alexander first arrived in Rome with his grain convoy and looked out over the city of Rome.

The coalition forces in the distance obviously did not want to provoke the Bohemians, who did not seem to be easy to mess with, especially at this time, with the news of the Piedmontese battlefield becoming more and more unfavorable to the French, and the French in Rome were about to be driven away, and the coalition forces were even more reluctant to engage people for some surprise.

"Sophia." Nashan looked at his daughter on the horse and screamed.

She wore a dress full of colorful skirts, her hair was casually draped, and around her neck hung the fake jewelry made of glass that Alexander had bought for her at the market in Palermo. Sophia is back to the gypsy girl Alexander had seen at the beginning.

Hearing her father's cry, Sophia finally slowly pulled the reins, but when she was about to turn the horse's head, Sophia stopped.

She looked back at the city of Rome at night under the hillside, and suddenly clenched her fists with both hands, and screamed "Ah~" to the city with all her might!

Nashan frowned, he could understand what his daughter was shouting.

If Alexander had been here, he would have understood it too.

Wait for me Alexander, I will definitely be back!

At that time, no one will be able to separate us!

This is Sophia's declaration of war against the city!