Male Succubus Apocalypse
Chapter 126 Under the Mask
"Mr. Leo's talent, in my opinion today, is by no means mediocre. Maria, you have also read books about past parliamentary records, and in this month, you have come into contact with many 'old men' who have witnessed Mr. Leo's past. You should understand that in a special place like Jincheng, a person who once stood on the side of the people and radically promoted a series of special bills against the power of parliamentary bureaucracy,
He overcame all objections and lobbied all parties, and finally established a city defense patrol system funded by taxes paid by operators, thus truly protecting the interests of the people of Jincheng and laying the foundation for the current prosperity of Jincheng. He was a hard-line pragmatist who served the people.
A person who is in the system and can fight against it cannot be bad in talent and skill. However, at the moment when Mr. Leo was about to gain honor, fame and wealth, and stand in front of the team from behind, he was destined to leave a great name of "founder of the system" in the history of Jincheng's development.
He turned away from the political storm he had created without a care in the world. Where did he go? I believe no one knows better than you, Maria.
March's voice is like a beating piece of music, sometimes full of admiration, sometimes expressing regret, just like a wandering bard telling heroic legends, telling the past and the connected present.
Moreover, March's words expressed a key point that Leo could not ignore, and thus his mood became more and more difficult to control - Maria seemed to have specifically explored his past, the past that he had never mentioned.
Maria had been pursuing the questions he was unwilling to answer, trying to understand him, which made him both happy and relieved, but also more sad.
"March, I know, of course I know, but afterwards, he not only gave up politics, his mother also gave up her responsibilities as a father, even though she hid her longing for him and the ideals she wanted him to pursue! He was willing to degenerate, and without his mother, he could do nothing..." Maria choked up as she spoke, expressing everywhere, I tried to love him, but he treated me like a piece of trash.
She also wanted to follow the agreement with her mother and love this passionate person who loved the people and whom she also admired. She wanted to help him and understand his pain and obsession.
However, in the days that followed, in Maria's eyes, her father became more and more depraved. After losing her mother, he seemed to have turned into a puddle of mud. He was busy all day long, but no one knew what he was doing. He no longer had any achievements, no passion, and no expression of love.
He was far from the image of the child his mother loved and described. He was constantly disappointed and sad day and night that he could not be his new pillar or stand shoulder to shoulder with him.
She had to bear all the sadness of losing her mother alone. She longed so much for a hug, the comfort and companionship of a man called "father", her last support and last family in this world.
But no, she hated her father because of her love for him and her mother. At the same time, she also hated herself out of guilt, hating her own powerlessness and inability to deal with her emotions, which prevented her from becoming a glorious person like her mother.
Maria's growth was lonely and longing, and during the period when she was most vulnerable and needed love the most, all she thought about was loving others, growing up abnormally but quickly, becoming strong, becoming independent, and dealing with her own emotions.
Thus, he was separated from all the noble children of the same age.
The mental and ideological toughness and independent character shown actually reflect the softness and fragility deep in the heart which is more difficult to resolve.
Until she met a special person - someone who was willing to talk to her about everything, who did not judge her by her gender, who always took care of her emotions in secret, and who could also talk openly about her ideals.
"Cry, Maria, cry, let all your sorrow run dry, so that I can bring you happiness next." March said gently and tenderly, "In my life, there is indeed an elder who loves me and my brothers stubbornly, and even silently bears the pressure from the outside world. He doesn't want our hearts to be burdened with the heavy shackles called 'repaying love', and doesn't want us to give up our own interests to repay him like he did.
Because he never thought about return, until he sacrificed everything, his freedom and dignity, and the truth was finally revealed, we knew that the love hidden in the invisible place,
However, he only cares about love, but never thinks about our love for him. Are we willing to accept such selfless love that makes us feel sad and regretful? I would rather he be more selfish and love himself more.
So, Mr. Leo, do you still want to keep it secret now? Maria is no longer the little girl she used to be. "Machi's voice is magnetic and pleasant, naturally attracting people to listen, affectionate and sincere, pushing others with himself, not tough enough to make people resist, but also with the meaning of persuasion, which makes people moved.
Leo looked at his daughter who was crying in front of him but holding back her tears. It was as if he was a child who would not make a fuss even if he broke his promise. He was sensible, but children shouldn't be so sensible.
Coupled with March's words that gradually made him understand, Leo suddenly gained courage. He knew that if he didn't say it today, his relationship with his daughter would be completely broken and irreparable.
He had been away from Maria's life for more than ten years, leaving her without a father who could tolerate her fragile heart. After that, he could not let this situation continue no matter what.
Moreover, the time was actually ripe, but he had not dared to do it before, or Maria had deliberately shown resistance to him, making him retreat again and again.
And the time had come to pave the way for Maria, and he might have to get back to work.
So now is the best opportunity, or rather, it is the best opportunity to escape the trap created for him by the devil, March. But why is it the devil? It is because he has to step into this trap.
Even if March exposed his identity and even let him know his great ambition, he had no choice but to step on him.
He lost, completely lost. From the moment he let himself in, it was impossible for him to win.
Thinking of this, Leo realized the situation was hopeless, and he sighed in his heart - he didn't know whether it was sadness, or relief after putting down the burden.
"Politics is a huge swamp of conflicting interests. Maria, your mother's death made me realize that I can love the world, but I can't forget my family who I should love more. Your mother is the god sent to me by fate. She never asked for my love in return, but just supported me silently, so that I got carried away and thought that I would love her well after I got everything. But love can't wait.
So, I regretted it deeply and resolutely wanted to withdraw from the political stage. But when I looked back, I realized that I had fallen too deep, made countless enemies, and was entangled with all parties. If I continued, I would be in an abyss that I could not escape from.
If I lose my power, my political voice, then they will destroy me, and politics will backfire, threatening the only love I have in the world. When I first entered politics, I was just full of passion, and I never expected that there would be such a day.
Maria, I think about you and your mother all the time. When I think about you falling asleep and waking up alone, I can't help but want to run home. But in order to protect you, I can't let go of power. All this is my own fault. My fault is that I didn't embrace the punishment given to me by the two loves of my life.
So, so…” Leo shed tears, and his tears melted into the blood beneath his body. He painfully recounted his self-acknowledged guilty past, and countless negative emotions rushed through his chest.
But when it came to the key points, he always felt that he was making excuses for his crimes, so it was difficult for him to continue.
"So you used all your resources, all your authority, all your resources to eliminate threats one by one, to use interests, to seek peace, to destroy your opponents, to waste your bright future, and even to become neutral and marginalized, just to be able to return home faster and without any scruples. You know that by doing this, you will lose the ten years you have spent with Maria. If you don't do this, you will most likely lose Maria herself.
But I don't think it's your fault. Is there really anything wrong with love? There's nothing wrong with not being able to love in time. It's a sad, pitiful tragedy. We can only blame the inability to have both public and private interests, blame the injustice of the world, which makes those who love more lose their small love, blame fate for playing tricks on us, and blame the hatred caused by love, which makes the beautiful care and concern between people give rise to misunderstandings that torture each other. It's the fault of this terrible world!"
March spoke Leo's final words in full, and expressed his understanding of Leo passionately, angrily, and kindly. In the room that suddenly became depressing, he said something like the only light above Leo's head: "But! There is still time to change everything! The parliament is so greedy, and the corrupt nobles who are unworthy of their positions are suppressing the business operators who contribute wealth to the empire. Mr. Leo, I have always admired you. Not only did you see this, but you also took measures to try to change the status quo.
At that time, you were a person who spoke out, and then developed into a group, but now, you are not just one person, there is Maria, there is the black market that I control, there is the tavern, and your early colleagues who share the same ideals. Everything is ready. We can rebuild the power center of Jincheng! Change the rigid and outdated system! It is not just Jincheng. This is just the first step. If Jincheng, the national economic center, is liberated, then the Roen Empire can also become stronger with our efforts!
Although I am an orc, you may doubt my sincerity, but it was the Roen Empire that took me in and raised me, so I am sincere and sincere, please understand me!"
Such passion, great ambition, and ideals for serving the country and the people, just like the young self back then.
Looking at what was in front of him, the misunderstanding was resolved. He was sad but no longer resisted. Instead, he looked at his daughter with heartache, and the fanaticism and admiration she conveyed in her eyes when she secretly glanced at March who was giving a speech, and the emotion called "love" that was the same as her mother's, which was in love with him.
Leo knew that he had no choice but to board March's pirate ship now. Even though he had been involved in the harsh reality of politics for many years, he knew that March was most likely just dreaming up a beautiful dream and had unspoken selfish desires in the details.
But this beautiful dream is so close to reality that it seems within reach, and his daughter has already been immersed in it, immersed in the person who outlined the dream and his dream.
He is indeed like himself, but much stronger than himself then, and even now, much smarter, more meticulous, and much more ruthless.
The ambition is also much greater.
Only people of the same kind can understand each other. Leo knows that although he is willing to contribute to the people, he is definitely not a "good man", just like the feeling that Machi gives him.
However, he had no choice but to fall into this trap. March saw through his needs and gave and satisfied them - allowing him and his daughter to play their true selves on the stage he created, so that they could let go of their masked past.
The favor here is unrequited and is the ultimate favor, so it is impossible for Leo to refuse March's current use or "invitation".
Refuse? Then Leo asked himself, after thinking it over, he knew that it would not harm him at all, so why did he want to refuse?
Because this man, this devil who plays with people's hearts and political economy, makes him too wary, and it is extremely dangerous for his daughter to fall in love with such a monster!
This Machi is definitely not a "good guy", no, he is an "extremely evil guy"! He used various means to integrate the ugly beasts in the black market, and like today, he forced me to compromise and controlled other congressmen who met with him.
Leo didn't dare to think about the calculations, the hypocrisy, the guessing, the control and manipulation of people's hearts. It can be said that it is extremely terrifying to think about it.
He couldn't see through March. At one point, he was so grateful to him that he forgot to make basic judgments. Fortunately, his hand was still hurting.
"No, Mr. March, you're too kind. How could I doubt you? You have such selfless ambitions, and you have resolved the gap between Maria and me. This is enough to show what a noble person you are. How can a person's character be judged by appearance and race? Mr. March, please accept my joining!" Leo wiped his tears, stood up, excitedly shook March's hand, and shouted.
"No, no, no, Mr. Leo, it's not you who joins us, but us who inherit your will." Machi clenched his hand and looked at Leo.
The two smiled at each other, as if they were close friends who had met too late.
Leo noticed from the corner of his eye that Maria finally smiled brightly, and he made a secret decision in his heart - Maria, for you, I will definitely find a way to fight this devil. Although you will hate me, as someone who has killed countless monsters in human skin, I cannot stand by and watch such a huge monster by your side.
He smiled at Machi, and made a subtle gesture to the cat-man in front of him who was smiling brightly and righteously - he held Machi's wrist with his bleeding palm more tightly, as if expressing his more excited mood.
He smeared the blood on the cuffs of his suit, and then Leo caught a glimpse of March's smile froze for a moment.
According to his experience, only those who are always observing others and paying attention to their own every move would feel aversion to others smearing blood on their suits in this situation.
This man's body is well-groomed, just like his meticulous thinking.
But after paying more attention, Leo finally got a glimpse of the true face behind Machi's mask, which made him determined to carry out some unnecessary plans.
The devil can deceive, and I have seen too many devils in politics.
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