[Beauty and the Beast] Rose Castle

Lambert's face was very pale, and his eyes were bloodshot.Even if the facial features and body shape have not changed, it can be felt that he is on the verge of animalization.I subconsciously looked at the sun, it's not yet noon... what happened?Why has his condition become so bad?

Perhaps because of the early animalization, his desire to control has become extremely strong.It’s just that I didn’t pay attention to him for a few seconds. He seemed to be unable to bear it. He put two fingers around my chin and forced me to meet his gaze. His voice was terribly low: “Answer me. These days where did you go."

I shook my head: "I didn't want to run away, I just got lost by accident... Wait, these days?" Suddenly reacting, I said in surprise, "I was walking back after dropping off Ophelia, and I saw A suspicious woman chased after her and stayed in the flower field for a short while... I swear, it was only for a short while, not more than half an hour, how could it be 'these days'?"

Without saying a word, he looked at my expression coldly, like a cheetah observing a fleeing antelope, with a strong possessive desire.After a while, he let go of my chin, raised his arms, and straightened his cuff buttons with his head down. He seemed to have regained his composure: "That flower field has magic power, it's best not to go there."

You didn't say it earlier.I answered sullenly in my heart.After thinking about it, I felt that it was still my fault, and I shouldn't rush after him rashly.I cleared my throat and said guiltyly, "That... Lambert."

His gaze swept over: "What?"

"How long have I been away?"

He lowered his eyes slightly, his Adam's apple was rolling, but he didn't make a sound. After a while, he replied, "Three days."

three days.No wonder his mood is so unstable... Does it mean that I am actually very important in his heart?In the illusion, the picture of him aiming at his mother with a crossbow flashed by, and he could still feel his struggle when he betrayed humanity and the pain when he succumbed to reason.Seeing his past, I seem to understand him better, and seem to be farther away from his world.I don't know which feeling is right.

From birth to power, he has been living under the surveillance of the people around him. His emotions are imprisoned in a mold called "rationality", smelted and shaped by countless expectant eyes.Ophelia is a microcosm of those around him.From her, she could see that his symbolic significance to the country and the people was far greater than that of an individual.He seems to be from a high position, but he doesn't even have the power to release his instincts.No wonder the Beastization only magnified his instinct, and it had the effect of a scourge.

The moment he walked into the castle area, the temperature dropped again, cold snowflakes came, and dark clouds hung down and oppressed the top of the tower.Looking at his tall and slender figure, I wanted to say something, but I didn't know where to start.After hesitating for a few seconds, I decided to take the initiative, ran over, and held his hand: "Lambert."

He seemed to have completely returned to normal. He glanced at my hand and replied calmly, "Yes."

"I saw something in the flower field..."

I thought he would follow my words, but he didn't wait for a long time for an answer, and was about to ask, he suddenly grabbed my hand, pulled me behind the tall statue, and pressed a finger on my lips On: "Shhh, I'll talk about it later."

I was confused, but saw his eyes narrowed, staring straight ahead motionless, so I had to close my mouth.Following his line of sight, he saw that the snowy footprints in front of the castle were messy and dirty, the gate was open with a narrow gap, the interior was brightly lit, and there were occasional sounds of clinking glasses, chatting and laughing, and even the sound of an accordion playing.

Someone is inside.

At this time, a young man's voice sounded: "It's all thanks to old Ford! If he hadn't been so thoughtful and drew a map while walking, how could we have found this place so easily. Everyone raised their glasses and toasted him !"

"Hey, so what about the prince, he was put together by us!"

"Eat and drink well, everyone. After eating, go and remove all the things you didn't take away last time! You can't take anything from the royal family. I don't believe that those lazy nobles can find us?" After finishing speaking, the man beat A long wine hiccup caused a burst of laughter.

I look at Lambert.His expression was very flat, and his tone was calm: "Let's go to the other side."

Just go the other way?Not to teach them a lesson?Is it because after returning to normal, rationality has returned, or is it because the ruler not only needs a stern and ruthless hand, but also a noble and tolerant heart?I really don't understand what he is thinking. If Lambert the Beast, he would definitely not let those people do whatever they want.

He wants to take me away, but I don't want to go with him.It's just that his strength was as strong as shackles, and I couldn't struggle, so I simply sat down on the snow.Lambert looked at me in astonishment, lowered his voice restrainedly: "Rosa?"

The snow was wet and cold, and the chill had penetrated into the skin after not sitting for long.I shivered: "Why doesn't Your Highness punish them?"

He didn't seem to notice the change of my address, glanced at the gate of the castle, and slowly said a word: "It's not necessary."

"I don't believe His Highness instinctively thinks so."

His jaw was raised suddenly, and Lambert leaned down, looking coldly into my eyes: "Instinct? You like that beast so much?"

I don't like beasts, I just love houses and birds.I moved my lips, and just about to muster up the courage to say this, when there was a sudden silence in the castle, and a pair of patched bark shoes appeared at the gate: "Everyone, be quiet, there seems to be a sound outside."

I quickly shut my mouth, sat inside, and dragged Lambert to the ground.He didn't understand my kindness at all, and was still watching me coldly.

"Don't spoil everyone's interest in tasting good wine, little Hugo! You can't find this place without a map!"

A drunken voice: "Yeah, even if they find it, the messy thorns in front of the castle are enough for them. Everyone should drink, drink!"

"Close the door, little Hugo. It's a cold day!"

The bark shoe hesitated for a while, and obediently pulled the heavy gate of the castle.

The sound of clinking glasses and talking and laughing also disappeared, and the castle was once again surrounded by lifeless wind, snow and shadows.

Taking this opportunity, I opened my mouth and wanted to explain to him, but he suddenly pulled me up and dragged me forward.I wanted to break free, but his palms were like shackles, and his strides were too long. I stumbled after him like a kite that couldn't fly.

Determined this distance, even if I shouted loudly, those people would not be heard, I stood still and tried to shake off his hand.Unexpectedly, I shook it twice, but I didn't shake it off.I became angry from embarrassment: "Lambert!"

He replied coldly: "Didn't you call me Your Highness just now?"

"...Don't do this."

"Then what do you want from me." He turned around, his eyes were irritable and cold, and he cut my face inch by inch, "Like that wild beast, following behind you, wagging its tail and begging for your love, being loved by you Control with kisses and touches. You want to see me like this, don't you?"

His words are colder than the wind and snow. Even in the icy world, I still feel strong shame, shame and grievance: "You know that I don't mean it."

"Then what do you mean?" He clasped my wrist and approached me step by step.I had to put my elbows on his chest.His heartbeat was crazy fast, and his breathing was hot and fast: "Answer me."

I also want to ask what he means.I really hope that the curse can be lifted at this time, the howling wind will stop, the cold snow will disappear, and the black scales on the back of his hands and neck will disappear.Then, I can confidently tell him how much I like him.But no, the curse was not lifted. Instead, the wind and snow outside the castle grew stronger and soon covered his head, eyelashes and shoulders.

His eyes are so beautiful, exactly like the queen in the illusion, but his eyes are colder than the wind and snow: "What do you mean, tell me."

Maybe it's because you think too much, your mind is too confused, and your body is suddenly tired.I lowered my head and said softly: "I don't want you to restrain your instincts and impulses. These people are not the people of the Northern Kingdom. You don't need to be responsible to them like a king. They made mistakes, and it is right to drive them away. I That’s what it means.” For some reason, tears fell.I raised my hand to wipe it off, but I wiped more and more.The tears quickly condensed into thin frost. If the curse had been broken, this would not have happened at all.It turns out that he doesn't love me, it's not my illusion.

"I saw your past in the rose field, and I know that you have carried a lot, and I also know that you are not a rational person. Although the beast is the product of the curse, I can feel his strong and fiery emotions. I Believe me, this kind of emotion is also hidden in your heart. I don't like the beast... No, actually, I like him a little bit." I didn't know what I was talking about at all, the wind was too loud, and my cheeks and ears hurt. While talking, he considered the language, and at the end of the consideration, he smiled wryly, and said bluntly, "Forget it, let me tell you. I like beasts because... I like you."

At this moment, the world seems to be only the sound of wind and snow.

The last hope was dashed, he didn't love me and didn't like me.I have expressed my feelings so bluntly, and the curse is still not lifted.You shouldn't get your hopes up.

"I like you. Isn't it funny? Because you don't like me."

The tears flowed more and more, and I was about to raise my hand to wipe it, when my chin was lifted suddenly, and my vision was replaced by a shadow, covered by two cold lips.

For a moment, the sound of the heartbeat completely drowned out the roar of the wind and snow.For a few seconds, my cheeks were so hot that I thought the wind and snow had disappeared, and a spring blossomed in the world... Has the curse been lifted?

However, after the kiss was over, what I bumped into was a pair of scarlet pupils.

Lambert turned into a beast.