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    As the Count of Monte Cristo laughed, the banquet in the mansion reached its climax.  After the initial warm-up, most of the guests were already drunk with wine. At this time, the polite etiquette at the beginning had been thrown aside. People began to talk and laugh loudly with each other, no longer needing to worry about the eyes of others. The grand ceremony  The banquet is like a festival for everyone, and they can take the opportunity to relax.  At this time, the role of the host is very huge. He needs to organize entertainment programs for the guests so that the guests will not get bored.  And people are speculating about what this frighteningly rich foreign tycoon has prepared for everyone, so much so that he can brazenly say that he will leave a deep impression on everyone.  "Everyone, it seems that everyone is having a great time drinking. I am very happy that the food and wine I prepared have been approved by you." The Earl looked satisfied, stood up straight, and faced all the guests.  , "But I think you can't satisfy your curiosity about the Count of Monte Cristo just by eating and drinking, right? Your expectations for the Count of Monte Cristo are not just a few glasses of wine, right? In your  In the bottom of my heart, I¡¯m still looking forward to some new drama that will surprise even the well-informed Parisians!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Yes!  The earl was radiant, and he could make witty remarks in just a few words. He could easily arouse the emotions of the guests. Every time he asked a question, people responded loudly, louder and louder every time, and finally the candlelight on the wall shook.  Everyone was shaking slightly, and everyone was looking forward to what kind of entertainment program this rich man from a foreign country would prepare for this glorious banquet.  "I understand your expectations, and to be honest, I have been thinking hard about this, how can I be unique and make the guests excited and surprised I have to admit that this is indeed a very difficult task.  After considering various ideas and rejecting them on my own, I almost thought I couldn't do it, until later - I found it, and here I found all the elements I needed." The count's serious face suddenly changed.  A smile broke out, and then the voice suddenly increased.  "First is the stage. I thought about setting up a stage here, but thenI realized that I didn't need to do such futile work at all, because the stage was already prepared for us -" Count Monte Cristo smiled easily.  , then spread out his hands exaggeratedly, pointing to the ceiling with painted pictures and hanging crystal chandeliers, "This house itself is a huge stage! Before it fell into my hands, it had been in the hands of many owners.  Their ups and downs, their joys and sorrows, their lives are themselves a drama to us? What drama can be compared to France itself? This stormy country, this country that loves luxury and passion, has  How many outstanding plays are performed there! Isn¡¯t the Villa Auteuil one of the best stages?¡± After hearing the count¡¯s words, the smiles on people¡¯s faces disappeared, and they looked at each other in confusion.  What is this guy talking about?  People with very good intuition have now noticed that something is wrong.  The extremely excited Earl's eyes were shining, his high-pitched tone, and fierce movements all indicated the passion in his heart. This passion came either from extreme excitement, intense hatred, or  It's both.  And Ciel, who is half an insider, feels even worse now.  The Count is just like a hunter who sees his prey trapped in a trap. What exactly is he going to give his prey?  He concentrated all his attention and began to think about the hidden meaning of the other party's words.  "The Villa Auteuil is the best stage -" He knew that the Villa Auteuil was previously the villa of the Marquis de Saint-Meran and his wife in Paris, and the Marquis de Saint-Meran happened to be the father-in-law of Prosecutor General Villefort.  The couple is usually away from Paris, so the villa was used by their daughter and son-in-law.  Villefort - Charles couldn't help turning his head, scanning around the crowd, and finally found the Villefort couple.  Prosecutor General Villefort's face was very ugly. He seemed to have sensed that something was wrong. His eyes were always on the Count of Monte Cristo. Although he pretended to be calm on the surface, his panic could not be concealed. If not everyone was looking at the Count.  , I'm afraid other people will also notice his abnormality.  "But the lady next to him looked much normal, with only a little doubt and a slight frown. She didn't seem to be much shocked.     What exactly happened? ????????????????????????When he was about to pay attention to the Count of Monte Cristo again, two other people he knew suddenly appeared in Ciel's eyes.  The great banker Baron and his wife Danglars.  The couple is as jeweled as always, highlighting the nobility of the rich, but the two of them are now in quite bad condition.  The baron's originally sallow complexion now looked even more livid, and therefore even more terrifying.  His sinister eyes glanced between the count and his wife, and his anger and anxiety were clearly displayed.  Did he notice something?  "And his wife was in even worse condition.  Today Mrs. Tanglar is still as radiant as ever. She is wearing a long purple dress and her hair is tied up. She is elegant and elegant yet charming.  When she was young, she was a beauty who was well-known in the social world, and her charm is still there today. Not only is her gorgeous face still very delicate, but she also has some mature charm. Coupled with her husband's financial resources, she is still a social beauty today.  one of the focal figures.  But now, her expression is very strange, strangely pale, revealing full nervousness, and even a sense of anxiety about impending disaster.     what happened?  How does Villa Auteuil have anything to do with her?  Ciel was suddenly filled with doubts.  There are not many secrets in the upper class, so he also knows a little bit about the Baroness through palace rumors.  The Baroness was born in an aristocratic family that had a superior family background but had fallen into decline. When she was a teenager, she married a retired military officer who was named a baron, Negani. However, within a few years of their marriage, her husband died of a sudden illness.  , and left her widowed and childless.  Later, a few years later, she married the upstart Baron Danglars and became the wife of a big banker.  ¡°There are really not many traces of intersection with Prosecutor General Villefort and Villa Auteuil in such a person.  Charles hid his doubts in his heart, and then continued to observe quietly, waiting to see what medicine the Count of Monte Cristo was selling.  At this time, Monte Cristo also stopped his tirade.  "Okay, after saying so much, I think you are all a little impatient Seeing is believing. Now we are all ready. Please come with me!" At the same moment, the door to the living room opened.  When it opened, people were captured by this strange atmosphere and unconsciously separated to both sides, making way for the Count of Monte Cristo.  And he was not polite, striding forward with his head held high, his expression seemed to be filled with indescribable joy.  He didn¡¯t talk to anyone until he passed by Ciel, then he slightly turned his gaze and gave Ciel a meaningful look.  It was like showing off, but also like provoking, as if saying to Ciel, "Come on, come on, come on! You can't stop me!" Ciel lowered his head and said nothing, but he  His fists were clenched tightly inadvertently.  The pride of the Treville family made it difficult for him to bear this silent contempt and challenge.  ¡°Okay, come on, I want to see, in France, can you do whatever you want, or can I turn the tide?  As the Count of Monte Cristo stepped out of the door, the guests also followed him out. For a moment, men wearing various formal suits and uniforms, and women wearing long skirts came out with their dazzling dresses.  The jewels and treasures rushed to the door, then passed through the long and narrow corridor, all the way to the backyard and the garden of the villa.  Then, the guests were surprised to find that there was already a whole band waiting here in the garden.  As soon as people gathered here, the band started playing.  The melody is light and intense, and most people can recognize it as Chopin's "Grand Waltz in E flat major."  But no one danced, because they discovered that, right next to the band, every flower bed and railing was decorated with colorful lanterns. These rays of light illuminated the entire garden, making the band's performance even more exciting.  Fantasy colors.  The soft light focused on a small open space behind the band, and the Count of Monte Cristo, wearing a black coat, stood there.  "Yes, this is the stage in Paris!" He raised his right hand slightly madly, and raised it to the gloomy black sky, "This is the center of the drama!" There was a long silence in the crowd, as if  Everyone was secretly speculating whether the Count of Monte Cristo had suddenly gone crazy.  ¡°So, what kind of drama are you going to show??  "A white-haired elderly gentleman asked in a low voice, "Count, to be honest, you have given us a full sense of expectation. However, there are so many theaters in Paris, and our people have already developed an appetite.  Ordinary boring dramas don't get applause - " "There is no need to deliberately arrange any drama, because life is the biggest drama, sir.  "The Count of Monte Cristo smiled and bowed, "Everyone, think about it, who are the people who can live in such a mansion?  What kind of life are they leading?  I don't know whether you are curious or not, at least I am very curious.  Therefore, it is precisely because of this curiosity that when I renovated this villa, I could not help but want to retain some traces of the lives of the past owners-their daily life, their joy, their  Their sadness, their possessions, and their losses Looking at these things, I feel like I am reading a book.  Some of the chapters in this book are exciting, some are worrying, and some are unbearable to read, but they are all so interesting and even a little scary" Before anyone could press him, he said it again  Go on, "When renovating the villa, I inevitably need to turn over the garden. The flower beds that the old owner carefully arranged, although they have been abandoned for many years, it still feels pity when they are knocked down, so I would rather  Leave everything behindincluding the most bizarre items in it.  " "What's going on" Attorney General Villefort suddenly spoke at this time. "Count, what on earth did you dig up?  " His face was completely pale, and anyone could tell that it was definitely not normal. " Oh, I forgot, this villa was once owned by your father-in-law Mr. Prosecutor.  "The Count of Monte Cristo looked at the Attorney General with a smile, and then bowed slightly to him, "Please allow me to express my respect to the late Marquis de Saint-Meran again. I have never offended him once today. He has sold the villa.  After so many years, who would want such an old gentleman to be responsible for everything in the villa?  " "Responsible for everything?  "People immediately went crazy and whispered. "What on earth did the count dig out in the garden that made him want to talk so seriously? As the client, prosecutor Villefort seemed even more at a loss.  He turned his eyes blankly, as if to find some support for himself to understand the current situation, but the whole garden looked so familiar and yet so strange, and he really couldn't find anything in his confusion. His eyes fell on Liu.  In the shadows was Mrs. Tanglar. The lady was already shaky, as if she was about to faint. He quickly opened his eyes and waved his hands slightly, trying to hint to the other party not to panic now.  Everything is still under control. ¡°What¡¯s going on?  "He trembled his lips, and then asked the count in a hissing voice. "You will know after you see it.  "The Count of Monte Cristo smiled handsomely, and then clapped. "Everyone, what I found will definitely surprise you It is more useful, more impactful, and more powerful than any drama I have prepared.  It will make your memory profoundOkay, please open your eyes wide, you will know what I found right away" During his explanation, with the clanking sound of iron chains, there was a melodious sound.  Accompanied by the music, in front of the Count of Monte Cristo, an object was slowly rising in the dark shadow. Everyone's eyes were focused on this object in an instant. People held their breath and concentrated their attention.  Watching the object break away from the black screen little by little, showing its outline in the phantom light, people soon discovered that it was a small wooden box with a bit of iron sheet wrapped around the edge, and the four corners of the iron sheet were now connected.  Thin iron chains, so that it can be lifted up at the same time. The top of the small wooden box is covered with colorful ribbons, but it looks like an ordinary wooden box.  He looked at Prosecutor General Villefort and found that the other person's eyes were now wide open, as if he had seen something suddenly appear that should not exist at all. And he immediately looked at Madame Danglars, and the lady was in a worse situation.  To make matters worse, her face was sweating a lot and her face was ashen. Only those who were approached by the evil spirits in hell would have such a terrifying expression. The Count of Monte Cristo was admiring the guests with interest.  Various expressions, savoring the sweetness, and at this time, the small wooden box slowly rose to his chest. As long as he stretched out his hand, he could lift the silk covering the top. "Inspection."  Your Excellency,?Guess what's inside?  "The Count of Monte Cristo looked at the other party with a smile, "I'm sure you will guess wrong.  " "Fuck your damn joke!  The prosecutor general lost control of his emotions and glared at the Count of Monte Cristo, "What the hell are you doing?"  " "Ah, it seems that our Attorney General is as serious as the rumors, and he has no sense of humor" The Count of Monte Cristo was not angry, but smiled again, and then sighed, "Okay then.  ¡ª¡ªThen, let me show you what ridiculous yet real thing this is that exists in this villa!  " At the same time that his exaggerated voice reached everyone's ears, he raised his hand and forcefully opened the silk hanging on the box. Everyone's eyes widened instantly. After seeing clearly what was inside,  They opened their mouths unconsciously. What was inside the small wooden box was a dried up corpse. Judging from the size of the bones, they should be the remains of a baby. The bones were white and looked like they had been dead for many years.  At this time, the baby's skeleton was facing each guest, with its mouth open as if it was preparing to cry. No one knew why the Count of Monte Cristo had prepared such an extravaganza, and no one knew why.  There was such a baby skeleton buried in a villa. For a while, no one even knew how to deal with this strange "sideshow". In any case, the Count of Monte Cristo did not break his promise, and he was indeed a well-informed Parisian.  Something they had never seen before at other banquets was prepared, but it seemed that it was not what everyone expected. A deathly silence enveloped everyone, and only the band was still playing the waltz dutifully.  , dedicated their talents to the stage where no one was dancing. After an unknown amount of time, someone among the guests finally made a voice, breaking the strange silence.  "Some people screamed. Mrs. Danglars fainted. This is normal, ladies in the upper class have never seen such a battle. It would be strange if they didn't faint from fright. "Ah!  "For a moment, as Mrs. Tanglar turned on the switch, as if she had finally reacted, a large number of female relatives covered their faces in unison, and then screamed loudly. "Ah!  "These sharp neighs seem to be able to pierce the sky, but even at this time, the band is still playing faithfully, making people feel that they are in an incredible place. "Char is in this incredible place  Inside. But he didn¡¯t scream, let alone panic. He walked next to Prosecutor Villefort and looked intently at the Count of Monte Cristo. But the count seemed very happy, and the piercing screams did not affect his mood.  Instead, he smiled, opened his hand, and stood next to the small wooden box containing the remains. ¡°You bastard, you are lying!  "At this moment, a trace of blood finally appeared on Prosecutor General Villefort's pale face, "I didn't at all" Charles pulled him behind him and stopped him. "It was obvious that this was the case.  It has something to do with the prosecutor. The more he says in public, the more detrimental it will be to him. Although Charles doesn¡¯t know what he did, it is definitely the right choice not to let him speak at such an emotional moment.  Being pulled so suddenly by Charles, Attorney General Villefort seemed to finally react, then glanced at the young man gratefully, and then gasped violently, and his eyes were already on the ground where he fainted.  Mrs. Danglars fainted was carried out of the garden by everyone, preparing to send her back to rest. Many other guests also left. For them, what happened today was  The shock was enough that he even forgot to say goodbye to the owner. And the Count of Monte Cristo had no intention of staying. He just watched people leave quietly. For him, all this was expected in the plan.  In less than three days, what he did in the villa today will become the talk of the upper class, and at that time, everyone will guess where the bones came from. This is just the beginning for him and his enemies.  The liquidation will not end so simply. Even if someone stops it the result will not change. "What exactly do you want to do?"  count.  "At this moment, the blond young man interrupted.??His thoughts.  The young man stood in front of him.  ?Beautiful but tough, energetic and ambitious.  But even so he couldn't stop himself.  "The enemy persecutes my soul and tramples on my life, trying to make me live with the eternal dead in the kingdom closed by darkness Lord, please make them fear and make them know that they are just human beings!"  The Count looked up and answered with a laugh.  The earl¡¯s laughter reached Charles¡¯s ears, and the verses quoted from the Bible¡¯s ¡°Old Testament Psalms¡± now sounded full of ominous meaning.  He hates his enemies and is willing to use his own actions to bring the other party's doom. Now his revenge has begun in an orderly manner. Although Charles doesn't know when this cruel drama started, he knows that he  Already in this scene.  What role will I play?  He has gone crazy with hatred. If I try to stop him, I will definitely be regarded as a thorn in his side.  When he thought of facing the hatred that had been accumulated for more than 20 years, the hatred engraved in his bones, even he who was fearless couldn't help but shudder.  "O Lord! Arise in your wrath and stand tall against the wrath of my enemies!" He couldn't help but quote a scripture.
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