leonardwarren #217 - Section 217
#217 - Section 217
A deathly silence filled the hall, devoid of any objects.
Suddenly, all the furniture in the hall began to move on its own, as if by magic.
Pairs of eerie eyes sprouted from the candle wicks, staring directly at Rhode, while twisted mouths emerged from the chair backs, emitting chilling sounds.
Tables, cabinets...
Everything in the hall came to life.
Just as Rhode was taken aback, a gust of wind and a loud noise came from behind.
He quickly turned around, only to see a huge figure pouncing out of the shadows.
It was a nightmare-like beast, tall and muscular, with hair standing on end like steel needles, messy and unkempt.
A pair of copper bell-like eyes gleamed with fierce red light, and sharp fangs filled its bloody maw, as if capable of instantly crushing anything.
The beast opened its bloody maw, large enough to swallow an adult's thigh, and lunged at Rhode with its razor-sharp claws and violent aura.
Its beastly gaze was full of bloodthirsty madness, as if it regarded him as prey.
Rhode frowned slightly, his figure flashed, and he nimbly dodged the beast's swift attack.
“Roar｀!”
The beast missed its target and roared in anger, turning to continue its onslaught on Rhode.
Rhode stared at the beast expressionlessly, and with a swiftness that left no time for covering the ears, he grabbed the beast's neck with one hand.
Bang!
The powerful force prevented the beast from escaping, and it was directly pressed against the wall by Rhode's single hand.
“You take me for prey? What gives you the courage? Beast!”
Rhode's word 'beast' instantly enraged the beast pinned against the wall, causing it to struggle even more violently.
Rhode's mouth curled up slightly, and he lifted it high with one hand, as a raging flame suddenly bloomed in his palm, instantly enveloping the beast.
The beast struggled and wailed in agony within the flames, its voice shrill and desperate.
Just then, the furniture began to speak one after another.
A candle said in a trembling voice.
“Great wizard, please forgive my master's offense.”
Rhode frowned, and after thinking for a moment, he dispersed the flames and threw the severely injured beast heavily on the ground.
Rhode reached out and made a grasping motion, and the speaking candle involuntarily flew over.
“What are you?”
Rhode asked with an icy gaze.
He could feel faint magical fluctuations on these pieces of furniture, but they were clearly not true magical creatures.
It was more like they had been subjected to some kind of magic, turning them into this appearance.
Feeling the terrifying aura so close, the candle began to explain tremblingly.
After a while, Rhode roughly understood what had happened.
The owner of this castle was originally a noble baron.
However, this baron had a proud and aloof personality.
One day, during a banquet, a witch came to the door asking for some food to satisfy her hunger.
But because of the witch's ugly appearance and tattered clothes, the baron not only refused her but also ridiculed her wantonly.
The ridiculed witch was extremely angry, so she cast a curse, turning the baron into the beast he is now.
Moreover, the entire castle's servants were also implicated, turning into all kinds of furniture.
The only way to lift this curse is to find someone who doesn't care about the baron's appearance and truly loves him.
Someone who truly loves this guy?
Rhode clicked his tongue and looked at the half-dead beast on the ground.
With this ghostly appearance, what kind of perverted woman could take a fancy to this guy?
So, it's basically hopeless.
And in fact, it was almost the same as he had guessed.
The dilapidated state of this castle shows that the curse has been going on for at least decades, or even hundreds of years.
During these hundreds of years, there should have been no shortage of people passing through this castle.
However, the curse has never been lifted.
Doesn't this already explain everything?
“Beast, castle…”
Rhode pondered for a moment, and suddenly realized that this wasn't the story of Beauty and the Beast.
Instantly, he looked at the beast on the ground with a somewhat strange gaze.
If the story develops according to the plot, one day in the future, a girl might walk into this castle.
Then fall in love with this beast, and eventually lift the curse on the beast.
Facts have proved that the world is so big, there will always be one or two unexpected people.
“The master was cursed and turned into a beast, so he often can't control his wildness and attacks others.”
“However, my master has never killed anyone, and usually only hunts beasts in the forest to satisfy his hunger.”
“We were also very surprised that he attacked you today.”
The candle slowly opened its mouth to explain.
Rhode raised his eyebrows, he had somewhat guessed the reason why this beast attacked him.
It was probably related to the werewolf bloodline in his body.
When a different beast intrudes into another beast's territory, this behavior is basically equivalent to provoking the other party.
Now that he knew the story, Rhode was too lazy to kill this beast.
After all, there was a reason for it.
Moreover, he took the initiative to break into someone else's territory, and he was mainly responsible for being attacked.
He almost beat this guy to death, and he really felt a little guilty.
Looking at the beast on the ground who had fallen into a coma due to serious injuries, Rhode directly squeezed a drop of blood containing rich vitality from his fingertip.
Gently dripping on the beast's body.
Whoosh!
The powerful vitality contained in the blood erupted and was quickly absorbed by the beast's body.
In an instant, the injuries on the beast's body healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and it soon woke up.
The awakened beast glanced at Rhode with a confused look.
In the next second, the things that had happened before instantly flashed back in his mind, and all the fur on his body stood up.
Whoosh!
The beast's figure suddenly retreated, and it distanced itself from Rhode.
The gaze it cast on Rhode was full of vigilance, and the fear in its eyes was even more difficult to conceal.
Its eyes were fixed on Rhode, as if it would run away directly as long as Rhode made any out-of-line actions.
Rhode smiled slightly when he saw this and said casually.
“Don't be afraid, I have no malice towards you, otherwise you would be dead now.”
Although the words were a bit arrogant, that was indeed the truth.
A look of contemplation appeared in the beast's eyes, and the fur that had exploded on its body slowly fell, but the gaze it cast on Rhode still carried a hint of vigilance.
“I can make a deal with you.”
At this time, Rhode slowly opened his mouth.
A trace of doubt flashed in the beast's eyes, but considering the gap in strength, it still patiently listened to Rhode finish speaking.
“I'll help you solve the curse on your body, but as a price, you have to become my servant and pledge allegiance to me.”
Rhode's idea was very simple, since this beast used to be a baron, then he must be a noble with some background.
In addition, these servants who have turned into furniture can also be regarded as a good family fortune.
He has just become a baron now and has almost nothing.
Receiving the beast's family fortune can be regarded as having a bit of a noble foundation, at least he is no longer a bumpkin.
Of course, this castle will naturally belong to him.
The beast's heart suddenly fluctuated when it heard Rhode's words.
A beast with a castle, or a human with nothing?
Its heart naturally leans towards the latter.
After all, lifting the curse and turning back into a human is its wish for hundreds of years.
Although the price paid is a bit high, it is not unacceptable.
After struggling and hesitating for a moment, the beast nodded and agreed.
Although this was only their first meeting, based on its judgment of this guy, if it refused, this guy would definitely not let it go.
If it didn't work out, it would directly kill it with a ruthless hand.
Anyway, it had no way to resist, so instead of refusing and then being killed, it was better to agree for the time being.
As for other things, it would not be too late to talk about them when it really turned back into a human.
Rhode nodded in satisfaction when he saw the beast nodding in agreement.
As for the method of solving the curse, it is actually very simple.
As long as you stay by his side, the curse will gradually be lifted.
This is a special blessing given to him by the dwarves.
Although staying by his side is not as fast as in-depth communication, there is no other way.
He can't have in-depth communication with the beast, can he?
Slower is slower, it's still acceptable.
Just as the deal was completed and Rhode was about to put the entire castle into his portable space and move it away.
Suddenly, a woman's gentle voice came from outside the castle gate.
“Is anyone there?”
It's so late, and someone actually ran to this godforsaken castle?
Rhode frowned, glanced at the surrounding furniture, and whispered.
“Don't make a sound.”
Rhode walked out of the castle hall.
Creak!
The tightly closed castle gate seemed to be driven by an invisible force and opened automatically.
Rhode walked out of the castle gate and saw the girl standing at the door at a glance.
A blue dress, the low-cut design just right reveals the full career line, the white and greasy semicircle is looming, exuding an attractive charm.
Under the corset, is a slender waist that seems to be unbearable to hold, and further down, the curve suddenly expands, the upturned and plump hip curve exudes the ultimate sensuality of a young girl.