Many years ago, along the Tyrrhenian Sea coast at the northern end of the Mediterranean Sea, there was a promontory deep into the sea. Although after years of erosion by rising and falling tides, this promontory had long been submerged on the seabed, but this sea area has formed many beautiful islands and harbors, becoming an important trade hub for north-south thoroughfare in the Mediterranean.

Among these islands, the largest and most beautiful island is called Sicily.

The Kingdom of Sicily is composed of Sicily and the surrounding islands, as well as a city far away on the road.

Because of its importance, it is rich, and because of its wealth, it is watched. For many years, Sicily has been like a child walking in the downtown city with gold, being watched and thought about by countless people.

After several changes in hand, the kingdom was finally divided into two different countries more than two centuries ago. Despite the changes in dynasties and personnel changes, the two divided countries were temporarily reorganized into one, but were eventually separated again.

Two Sicily, one south and one north.

Two Sicily, one on land and the other on the ocean.

The two Sicilies were separated in half by a lighthouse originally built on the shore of the Tyrrhenian Reef.

Earlier, the pain of the family being forced to separate had caused many Sicilians to resist in anger. They hoped to reunify, but this was obviously not in the interests of the kings. Therefore, such efforts failed again and again until the people of the two countries, which were originally family, gradually became unfamiliar. Although they still claimed to be Sicilians, they were used to using a lighthouse to distinguish north and south, or to call their former brothers in more other ways.

Even gradually, people regard the idea of ​​being persistent in unity with Sicily as a joke, and believe that people who always think so are ridiculous dreamers, even lunatics.

Alexander didn't know if Duca Modillo, the Earl of Naples, was a lunatic, but he knew very well that this person should be one of the most scheming people of this era he knew.

Although he had never seen it, just by thinking about the things he had experienced so far, Alexander unexpectedly discovered that since he had been involved in the unlucky fat man Modillo, he had actually been wandering around the circle of a huge plan planned by Modillo.

And this plan was even planned and prepared more than ten years before he came to this world.

Such a person is enough to see him with a cautious attitude. Even if this person is "just been tortured by the two devils of illness and poverty during the escape he experienced", such a person still makes people feel uneasy when he thinks about it.

"Do you want to go to Naples?" Osborn looked at Alexander with his mouth open. Because of an accident, he forgot about stretching the tape ruler around his neck. "Or it was the invitation of Count Modillo?"

"It's not that I'm invited, but I happen to be the so-called guardian of the lighthouse," Alexander corrected the tailor's words. "I'm sure that my 'uncle' still doesn't know that I'm me."

"Oh," Osborn nodded, then frowned and asked, "But are you leaving now, at this time?"

Looking at Osborn's vague concerns, Alexander could understand his thoughts.

Gomez's death made Osborn lose his backer. Although his relationship with Mrs. Gong Xiang was eased because of their own needs, the tailor knew very well that this was temporary. With Mrs. Gong Xiang Xiang's character, she would not be likely to have a deep eye for a tailor. If Alfonso's ambition was not too great, many people felt dangerous, maybe the tailor had already been chopped off at this time.

The worst thing for the tailor to leave at this time is for Alexander, especially as the city defense captain Bochum seems to be getting closer and closer to Mrs. Gong, which makes Osborn feel a greater threat. If Alexander leaves at this time, then the tailor will be almost alone.

What's more, Osborne took a huge risk and did not reveal another identity of Alexander to Gomez. This was just a thought of being a rare person. Now Alexander is leaving Sicily and going to meet Earl Modillo. Osborne naturally felt as if he had been completely abandoned.

This is like a broker who specializes in the business world who has finally made a big deal and can make a lot of money by leaning against the middle, but suddenly it is found that the two companies have hooked up and left him aside to negotiate with them. At this time, the broker must be both disappointed and angry.

Osborne is such a broker, but what he wants to do is a big business with a bright future. But the bigger the business, the greater the disappointment and anger will be once it is abandoned.

Looking at the tailor's gloomy face, Alexander decided to reveal his thoughts.

In addition to worrying about what obstacles or destruction Osborn would do, more importantly, he felt that he still needed this tailor.

"Why should I leave Sicily?" Alexander looked at Osborne. "Don't you think it's been decided long ago?"

"Oh?" Osborne seemed to have not recovered from his loss, and then he nodded. "Yes, the letter from the north should have arrived long ago, and it is not peaceful everywhere now. If this letter was written too late, it may not have been delivered yet. Also, it was written to Lord Gong Xiang. Obviously, the Naples did not know that Lord Gong Xiang had been killed at that time. Perhaps it was after receiving this letter, and the congressman had decided to use this to send you."

"So my identity as the guardian of the lighthouse was decided after receiving this letter," Alexander looked at Gomez and then scratched his dark red hair hard. "It seems that some people don't like me, they want me to get out soon."

"It's to let all of us get out early," Osborn narrowed his eyes slightly, and he habitually began to stretch the caliper around his neck. "If a piece of clothing is too beautiful, it will make other clothes lose their color. People are the same. We are all too beautiful."

Alexander nodded in agreement, he knew what Osborne said.

The tailor grabbed a piece of cloth on the workbench and shook it hard, then threw it down angrily: "We have done so many things for them, but the result is like this. If it weren't for us, those nobles would still be worried about how to flatter the palace master."

"Now they are cursing you," Alexander laughed. "You haven't lost anything."

"That's different!" Osborn retorted angrily, and then said angrily, "That's different. Those nobles have always looked down on me. I know that they cursed me while cursing me behind their backs. If possible, they want me to accompany Lord Gong Xiang at any time."

As he said that, he glanced at Alexander: "So when will you leave?"

"As soon as possible," Alexander smiled, "I have to set off as soon as possible. For the honor of Sicily, I hope I can complete the mission entrusted to me by this consul. This is the original words of the consul."

"Are you so impatient? Hum!" the tailor hummed sarcastically. This was rare for him. In Alexander's memory, Osborne had never shown any dissatisfaction with anyone in front of others, let alone any disrespectful words to the nobles. "What about you, do you really want to do what the old man said and leave Sicily like this?"

Alexander shook his head slightly, but in fact he himself couldn't make up his mind for a while.

From leaving Saint Sebalon to now, all I have done is to gain the reputation of the Guardian of the Lighthouse?

Or some worthless thanks?

Alexander knew that this was not what he wanted.

But what if the orders of the Sicily delegation are not followed?

Alexander thought about it quickly, and then he found that it was impossible and would not be allowed.

The congress can acquiesce Bochum to do something against honor, so they will not care about themselves, the so-called guardian of the lighthouse.

Alexander even felt that Camuli might not have noticed that they were arresting Krian, but in fact, they were targeting Alfonso.

If you think about it carefully, none of these people are good-efficient, and each one is really cunning.

The Sicilians could not tolerate Alfonso, the Aragonese, pointing fingers at them. Can they tolerate him, the so-called lighthouse guardian from a foreign country, have the opportunity to stand up and claim rights from them?

During this period, Alexander deeply felt the conservatism of the Sicilians and the strong rural concept. It can be said that anywhere in Sicily, people always look at any foreigner with curious eyes first, and then they will proudly tell each other that "this is Sicily."

This sentence doesn't sound special, but as long as you think about it carefully, you will find the strong xenophobia and recognition of your own country.

This emotion has lasted for too long and will continue. Even in Alexander's memory, the famous Sicilian mafia in later generations gradually formed this kind of family-based group.

In such a place, if there is no big change, how can a foreigner allow him to compete for power with them?

And what about Naples?

There was a city that was recaptured from the French not long ago. There were a large group of nobles who had just finished their escape, some even poor and white, and it was a place that was almost completely broken due to the previous wars.

Only such a place is truly suitable for people like me, Alexander thought about it.

The most important thing is that there is a Count Modillo, who not only has extremely huge ambitions, but also because of accidents and by chance, he had a subtle relationship with him from the beginning.

What should I do? Alexander already had plans in his mind.

"I have to leave Sicily." Alexander finally spoke. He saw the unconcealed disappointment on Osborne's face, but he did not intend to comfort the tailor.

No matter what you do, you will always have setbacks or failures. Some people retreat in the face of adversity. For such a person, Alexander will not extend his hand to him, because retreating is his choice.

Even if such people achieve success in other aspects in the future, they often choose to retreat when facing suffering, and go back and forth until they become lost to everyone.

It is impossible to see whether Osborne is such a person now, but Alexander thinks this is a good opportunity. If he can still stand with him, then Alexander will continue to take him along.

Otherwise, the tailor's road would end in this Sicily.

"Are you going to find Earl Molody?" Osborn asked dejectedly, feeling that he had really made a loss deal. "Maybe I should go to find Alfonso. If the new bishop is willing to forgive me, I can continue to be a tailor for him."

Alexander looked at Osborn silently. His appearance made the tailor's face flush first, and then he couldn't help but pull off the tape ruler hanging around his neck.

"Okay, tell me what to do. I accept it, Camuli, Alfonso, too. As long as I don't let me try my best to please them like a clown, "After saying that, Osborne reluctantly replied, "You know that's useless."

Alexander laughed, and he saw that Osborne was so intentional and artificial just to make him feel his hard work, but although the tailor played some tricks, it was obvious that he had already made a heavy bet.

This bet is on Alexander.

"Continue to find Krien," Alexander instructed. So far, only Osborne has actually participated in the affairs around him. Whether it is Bochum or Madame Palace, they are more of working with him. However, Alexander does not underestimate Osborne because he knows very well what kind of person the tailor in front of him, who now looks depressed and unsuccessful, will be like in the future. "This person is the key to everything, as long as you find him, everything will be easy."

"It doesn't matter if you can't find it," Osborn muttered, revealing a sly smile. "As long as we keep looking for it, the priest will have a headache for this person."

Alexander nodded, he knew what Osborne meant.

For Alfonso, Crien was undoubtedly his weakness. As long as he grasped this tightly, Alfonso would always feel that he was being stared at and did not dare to act rashly.

The door rang softly, and Sophia appeared at the door. She was wearing a travel suit and carrying a big bag, which seemed to be on a long journey.
Chapter completed!