[Beauty and the Beast] Rose Castle

Ulysses wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth: "So that's it...I just said, how could the beautiful Miss Rose do such a nasty thing. It turns out that I accepted my brother's favor." He leaned on the wall , stood up, looked at Lambert, then at me, and smiled maliciously, "Miss Rose, I don't know how my brother feels. He is almost no different from a beast now..."

Before he finished speaking, Lambert moved in front of him in an instant, striking his neck like lightning.Ulysses' reaction speed was not slow either. He was kicked in the chest by Lambert before, probably because he was caught off guard.He turned over and rolled aside, untied his cloak and threw it aside, rolled up his sleeves: "It's ridiculous, you refused to save your mother, but for a lowly country woman, you murdered your own brother...It's ridiculous, it's ridiculous gone."

I couldn't resist explaining, "He's lost his mind and doesn't recognize you at all. You've misunderstood."

Just as Ulysses was about to answer, he was punched in the abdomen by Lambert and staggered a few steps back. If he hadn't grabbed the long sword on the ground in time to block Lambert's sharp claws, he might have He died on the spot.The sword blade collided with the sharp claws, making a piercing scream.Like lions fighting for territory, the two stared into each other's eyes, and bright yellow sparks burst out from under their hands.In the end, Lambert's strength was superior.He looked down at Ulysses coldly from top to bottom, and pressed down the long sword mercilessly. In the next second, the blade was about to cut off Ulysses' head.

The relationship between these two brothers is really too complicated. One regards the elder brother as a mortal enemy, and even resorts to evil witchcraft to turn the elder brother into a monster that everyone hates, but forbids outsiders to use the items in the castle... Indifferent and ruthless, after losing his mind, he has no hostility towards his younger brother who caused all this.Moreover, the fight now is not because of the curse, but because Ulysses hurt me.In any case, their relationship is by no means as bad as it seems.

I thought about it, and called out in a low voice, "Lambert!"

Whether you call me arrogant or self-indulgent, I feel that deep down in Lambert's heart, he may not hate this younger brother... Now that he accidentally killed Ulysses, there is a high probability that he will regret it when he wakes up.

Lambert squinted at me, then turned his head and continued to press Ulysses' blade.

Ulysses grasped the hilt of the sword, his nails, the back of his hand, and his knuckles turned white with all his strength. However, with all his strength, he still couldn't resist the strength of Lambert's single hand: "I appreciate Miss Rose's kindness. But you Calling my elder brother like that, even if he has lost his mind, with his arrogant personality, it is absolutely impossible for him to obey your orders—"

I didn't want to use that trick at first, but what Ulysses said made me want to win.He thought I couldn't call Lambert over, so I decided to call Lambert over and show him.I called Lambert again, and this time, pointed to my lips.

Lambert looked at me, then at Ulysses, who was nearly out of strength.Then, under Ulysses' unbelievable gaze, he slowly released the strong force in his hand and walked to my side.

The knight's long sword fell down with a "bang".Ulysses slumped on the ground, leaning against the stone wall, panting, "How is this possible...it's impossible."

It's now.While Ulysses was doubting his life, I raised my head and kissed Lambert's lips quickly.

Lambert wiped his lips with the knuckles of his index finger, and the snake letter came in and out between his lips, making a deep "grunt" sound in his chest, he didn't know whether he was satisfied or dissatisfied.Never mind, he's already here anyway.

I walked to the door of the basement and listened carefully to the movement on the ground.very quiet.The villagers should have left.Turning to look at Ulysses, he was looking at me thoughtfully, his eyes full of oppression of exploration.

It can be seen from his eyes that he and Lambert have received two completely different educations.Although Lambert's gaze also has a sense of oppression, his oppression makes people surrender, not like Ulysses, which makes people feel uncomfortable on pins and needles.This is probably the difference between ordinary nobles and heirs to the throne.

I didn't want to be stared at by him, I was about to turn my back, but Lambert moved faster than me, he stepped in front of me, and met Ulysses' gaze coldly.

Ulysses coughed a few times, and laughed: "It's ridiculous, it's ridiculous. The elder brother who used to be aloof, arrogant, and unfeminine, in order to break the curse as soon as possible, actually protects a woman like a puppy protecting food. I don't know who What will the noble lady who admires you think?"

It was obvious that he was sowing discord.

But this "provocation" hit my sore spot, and also exposed my long-standing worries—I don't know if Lambert likes me, and whether there is a reason for wanting to break the curse.

Ulysses thought I didn't know that Lambert was cursed, so he laughed twice, and said in a soft tone: "Miss Rose may not know that my elder brother was once a noble heir to the throne, and he visited with his father several times. At the age of 17, he was already proficient in several languages, and he was so outstanding. Not only did he memorize military theory, but his political skills were also shockingly strong. At the age of [-], he was able to manage the country in an orderly manner. The pride and future of our country... In our place, not to mention the bard, even the children of a few years can sing his poems. He has a clear mind, and in order to win the war, even his own mother can Sacrifice. Tell me, such a smart and unscrupulous person, when he knows that only true love can dissolve the curse, how sincere and how much does he take advantage of your love?"

These royal nobles are very familiar with manipulating people's hearts, and they made me very frustrated with a few words.The reason why I couldn't face Lambert normally was because I was afraid that he would take advantage of my feelings... Thinking of this, I suddenly remembered that I had naively thought about falling in love with him, saving him, and then leaving.It's only after I really like someone that I realize that it's not that simple at all. Just thinking that the person I like might take advantage of me makes me feel extremely uncomfortable.

No matter what, I can't show my weak side: "Thank you for your reminder. By the way, if your highness doesn't want to repeat the embarrassment just now, please leave as soon as possible." I pushed Lambert forward, "This one doesn't welcome you very much."

Ulysses chuckled: "I will leave, but please think about what I said. A half-human, half-animal monster will do anything to catch a chance. You are beautiful, but Apart from beauty, your cultivation, background, knowledge... which one is worthy of my brother? Why do you think he likes you?"

Every word he said was like a slap, hitting me on the face with a "slap".That's enough.If he doesn't leave, I will.Endured to the limit, I turned and walked towards the exit.

I thought Lambert would follow, but for some reason, he stayed where he was, staring at Ulysses coldly.There is a feeling of shattered fantasy.It turned out that he was able to beat Ulysses just now, not because of me, but because of the long-standing grudge between them.I was so narcissistic that I thought I could control his every move.

The more he thought about it, the more ashamed he became, the blood flowed backwards to his head and face, burning his cheeks and the roots of his ears.When I used kisses to lure Lambert into obedience, what would the real Lambert think?Will he secretly mock my self-indulgence?

Not wanting to think about it anymore, I walked from the basement to the hall. The ground was a mess, obviously after a fierce battle.The furniture is tinkling and tidying up the house.I nodded to them and hurried up the third floor to my room.In spite of Ulysses' warnings to those who would steal, more than half the value was missing.

After receiving a basin of cold water, I soaked a towel and covered my cheeks. The heat of shame finally subsided, and it was no longer as strong as before.In the final analysis, the source of everything is because you like someone you shouldn't like.

There is not only a huge gap in identity between Lambert and me, but also a huge gap in knowledge and experience.He has a crush on me, probably just because he met me at a special time.If I met him when he was at his most vigorous, he might not even look at me more.

There is a man and a woman in the town who fell in love with each other because they avoided the tiger together.However, less than a year after their marriage, the marriage was almost broken.The man found a mistress, and the woman was full of grievances and had nowhere to vent. After a few months, she aged nearly ten years.My father told me that the more thrilling and strange the environment, the easier it is to breed delusional love.The two of them believed in the illusion that they had such a sad ending.Lambert and I are probably the same...

It hurts to think about it.I put down the towel and looked at the time. It was already ten o'clock in the evening, and I planned to take a bath before going to bed.

Tomorrow... Let's have a serious talk with him tomorrow.I don't want to be suspicious anymore.I told him my doubts, and he told me what I really thought, which was better for both of us.

The next day, I got up early in the morning.Because I was going to have a showdown with Lambert, I searched for clothes in the dressing room for a long time. Unfortunately, many exquisite skirts were snatched or cut to pieces, and only a few long skirts with dull colors remained.I picked out a pearl-colored skirt with shiny pearls inlaid on the hem, and black lace embroidered on the collar and cuffs.You must wear gloves when you wear a skirt, but I have searched for a long time, but I can't find the right gloves. If you wear gloves of other colors, it will look strange.Lambert shouldn't mind me not wearing gloves, it's just a conversation between two people anyway.

Putting on the dress, I found combs, perfume, and pomade in the dressing box, and twisted the strands of hair into a tiara of pearls in the shape of an olive-leaf garland.When I was applying the pomade, I accidentally applied too much, but the smell of this pomade was so strong that my whole body smelled like a moving jasmine flower, and it was fragrant wherever I went.I wanted to wash my hair and start over, but it was almost noon, so forget it, let's go on like this.

Walking to the door, I suddenly heard the sound of the castle gate being pushed open.somebody is coming?Is it Ulysses again?

Pushing open the door, I walked to the railing on the third floor.There was a person standing in the hall, not Ulysses, but a beautiful and noble woman.She was wearing a royal blue dress with a high bun and feathers of the same color on her head. She wore gorgeous and expensive jewel ornaments on her earlobes, neck, and wrists. The romantic brilliance was reflected by the three crystal chandeliers in the castle. It sets off her elegant temperament like a white swan even more outstandingly.

I realized that she should be a woman who can match Lambert's "appearance, cultivation, background, and knowledge" in Ulysses's mouth.

Just at this time, Lambert went downstairs and met her face to face.His beast transformation was always up and down, and after one night, he became no different from an ordinary person again, his fingernails were shortened, his fingers returned to slender and elegant, except for the black scales on the back of his neck, and his pupils were still vertical like snakes, almost invisible It is said that he once incarnated a ferocious beast.

His eyesight was still poor, and, as if thinking of something, he nearly bumped into the woman.He stood still, took out the gold-rimmed glasses from his coat pocket, put them on the bridge of his nose, and looked at the woman.

During this process, the woman kept smiling slightly, with tears in her sky-blue eyes.

After seeing her face clearly, Lambert paused for two seconds: "Ophelia."

Seeing the two staring at each other made me feel very strange, and I felt as if I was frying the fire. I wanted to go downstairs to separate the two of them, or block Lambert's eyes and prevent him from looking at the woman.But I have no reason, and it is impossible to do so, I can only hold my breath, walk lightly behind the stone pillar, look at them sullenly, and listen to what they will talk about.

Ophelia's tone was as soft as a cloud: "If Ulysses hadn't told me that you were cursed by a witch...are you planning to keep it from me forever?"

Lambert stepped aside, took off his glasses, and wiped the lenses with a handkerchief: "Ulysses?"

"Don't be angry with him. He said you were cursed by a witch, and only true love can break the magic on you... Why didn't you tell me, anyway, we are childhood sweethearts, I..." Ophelia's cheeks were slightly red , "I am willing to help you find a way."

"Really." Lambert's tone was lukewarm, but I felt that his enthusiasm was on fire, and his attitude was so ambiguous that I couldn't breathe.An unexplained sourness filled my heart, I almost wanted to stomp my feet, why didn't I just reject her?

"You think I don't have the courage to save you? Ulysses told many noble ladies, but they all hesitated after knowing that you would turn into a beast...Only I, behind my parents' back, drove here secretly. A smile of reminiscence appeared on her face, "I remember that this castle and that rose field used to be a racecourse, right? When I was young, I used to come here with my parents to race horses. At that time, although you were young, you were quite majestic, Girls dare not talk to you, only dare to talk about you secretly in the corner...Your Highness, after many years, I finally mustered up the courage to tell you about girls' thoughts, please don't reject my bravery, let me live here to help you, OK?"

Lambert pinched his glasses to the bridge of his nose and looked at her again, but he didn't speak for a long time, seemingly noncommittal.

I can't watch it, and I can't listen to it.Looking at it any further, I'm afraid I'm going to die of anger here.Looking at the plain but grand attire on my body, I was so annoyed, why did I have to dress like this to eat with him?Can't you just wear the shirt and trousers you had when you first arrived?

At this time, Ophelia's voice sounded again: "Your Highness, please take pity on me and agree to my request."

Furious and sour at the thought that Lambert might agree, I stomped my foot hard, regardless of whether I would be caught or not.

Just as he was about to go back to his room and change into his shirt and trousers, he heard Lambert's moderate voice: "Rosa, come down to eat."

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