Chapter 2: The Purple-Eyed Boy
At the moment, it seemed that I had to spend the night in the forest, and I would rather spend the night here than in that horrible castle. Thinking of this, I turned around and walked backwards, found a big tree, and spread an enchantment around the big tree, so that if an evil spirit wanted to attack me, it would not be so easy. Leaning against the trunk of the tree, the fatigue gradually set in, I slowly closed my eyes, no matter what, it is better to sleep for a while, and talk about other things tomorrow.
When I opened my eyes again, it was already dawn. I couldn't help but secretly rejoice, fortunately, I finally passed the night without any surprises. I stood up, removed the barrier, looked up and saw a clear stream not far away, and quickly quickened my pace, walked to the stream, and picked up the water with my hand and threw it in my face. The water is cool and thorough, and I feel that the pores on my face are all open, so comfortable. I simply took off my shoes and socks, dipped my feet in the stream, kicked the water, and hummed a little song, which was so pleasant, so it was better to think about what to do next.
From time to time, small fish in the stream swam by, touching my ankles, itching and numb, and in the warm sun, I seemed to forget the time I was in.
Just then, I heard the rustling of leaves in the bushes behind me, as if someone was there. I didn't look back, I just felt my body stiffen all of a sudden, but I still stabilized my nervous mood and said loudly: "What person, come out!" β
There was silence in the bushes, and now I was more sure that there were people, and if it was an animal, they would not understand me at all, and they would not stop at all.
"I know you're there, come out for me, or I'm welcome." I reached into my arms and pinched a talisman.
There was another rattling in the bushes. I turned my head suddenly, and when I saw the person in front of me, I couldn't help but be stunned.
Behind me, two young men dressed in medieval aristocratic costumes, one was about seven or eight years old, with burgundy hair, round faces, and blue eyes. The other, about twenty years old, had shoulder-length blond hair as bright as burning gold, shining so brightly that it seemed to burn my eyes, and his thin lips were tightly pursed into a straight line, without revealing the slightest emotion. To my surprise, he actually had the same purple eyes as Si Yin, and at this time, those violet eyes were glowing with a beerous color, looking at me coldly.
Is it a vampire? I immediately dismissed the idea that vampires don't appear in the sun, so it's human.
"What the hell are you doing there!" I raised my voice, no matter how I said it, I had to strike first, and overwhelm him in momentum first.
The little boy ran over first, stared at me for a while, and said, "I've never seen you look like this, your hair and eyes are black, it's strange." β
"What's strange." I glanced at him disappreciatively, and please, the purple-eyed man next to you was weird.
"You don't look like you're from here, where are you from?" He continued to ask, curiosity written in his eyes.
"I'm from far, far away countries in the East."
I continued to kick the splash and said, "Our people there are all black-haired and black-eyed, just like most of you here are blonde and blue-eyed. β
There seemed to be a hint of doubt in his eyes, and he glanced at my feet that were immersed in the water, and said, "What are you doing here?" β
Sure enough, it was the young master of a rich family, I shook my head lightly, and said, "Put your feet in the water, it's very comfortable, there will be small fish drilling around your feet, it's fun." β
"Really?" The little boy was eager to take the plunge.
"It's time for us to go back." The purple-eyed young man walked over and said coldly.
"Brother, let me try." The little boy was coquettish, and a hint of gentleness flashed in the young man's eyes, and he nodded helplessly.
The little boy immediately took off his boots and put his feet in the stream, "It's so cold! β
He cried out in a lost voice, and when he slowly got used to the temperature, he laughed and cried out again, "There really are little fish kissing my feet!" β
Kissing feet? I couldn't help but laugh dumbly, sure enough, it was still a child's imagination.
"Look!" I made a few splashes, "It's high." β
"I can too!"
He shouted unconvinced, kicked hard, don't look at the small person, the strength is quite big, and suddenly splashed my head and face. He laughed, I was angry, and I kicked him hard, and splashed him all over, he found it more interesting, and kicked harder, and I didn't show weakness, you come and go......
As a result, both of them turned into soup chickens.
We were exhausted from playing, looked at each other, and suddenly laughed,
"Hey, what's your name?" He asked.
"My name is Yin, what about you?" I asked with a smile.
He pointed to himself and said, "My name is Tolco, and that's my brother Seth. β
He pointed at the purple-eyed boy again, and I followed his finger, Seth was looking at me thoughtfully, still with a hint of coldness and doubt in his eyes.
"It's wet, I think I'm going to get in through the back door." Seth picked Tolco up, and it seemed that he still cared about the younger brother.
"Brother, can't you stay a little longer?" He begged.
"Can't!" Seth grabbed him under his armpit with one hand, walked a few steps, and suddenly stopped again, and said coldly, "You'd better get out of here quickly, the farther away the better." β
"Hidden, goodbye!" Tolko, who was held under Seth's armpit, didn't forget to turn around and give me a big smile.
I smiled back at him, but there was a hint of uneasiness in my heart. Seth's words just now are more like warnings, right? Does he know something? That's why you say that...... Do they have anything to do with Madame Bathory? However, the current plan is to inquire in a nearby village first.
As soon as I entered the village, I felt a few curious eyes staring at me. I pretended not to see it, and went on until I came to a farmstead, sat down in front of a large haystack, and took out the chocolate in my arms and ate it.
"Have you heard, the Countess is hiring a new maid again?" A man's voice came from behind the haystack. I immediately pricked up my ears and listened carefully to what they had to say.
"I've heard that the Countess seems to hire new maids every once in a while. I've also heard that all the maids from the past have disappeared. A woman's voice picked up.
"Didn't the Countess say that they all ran away, I heard that the Countess is very strict, so it is difficult to work there." The man said.
"Who knows, I also heard a rumor that those maids didn't run away, but were ...... by vampires"
The woman lowered her voice, and I didn't hear the rest of the words, only the man muttered "Oh God."
"There are also a lot of girls missing in the village, and I guess it's all the vampires." The woman said with some certainty.
I shook my head slightly, the villagers only thought that the vampires had done it, but they didn't suspect Madame Bathory in the slightest, no wonder she had been able to run rampant for so long without being detected.
However, if Dora had been killed in the castle, she would have been there. All I know is that Si Yin sent me a little earlier, so Dora is not dead at this time. It's better to inquire in the village first.
I was disappointed to be asked, and many people didn't know about Dora as a person, as if she had never been seen in the village. And it's strange, it doesn't seem to be able to summon floating spirits here, what the hell is going on, could it be that this place is all controlled by vampires? Then the only place where she can be found at the moment is ---- the castle of Said.
I took a deep breath, and it seemed that the only thing I could do now was to ----- the maid.
Ye Yin, you can do it, the other party is just a female devil!
I cheered myself on, and as I walked through the gravel path strewn with thorns and roses, my eyes gradually widening. The ChΓ’teau de Seyt is even more spectacular than what I saw yesterday, and it shines brilliantly in the sun.
As soon as I reached the door, two guards stopped me. But as soon as he heard me explain what I was going to do, he immediately took me into the castle.
As soon as I stepped into the castle, I felt a cold wind. The empty and dark interior of the castle has to be lit with oil lamps or candles all year round because of the poor lighting, which is eerie. The narrow and winding passages gave me a sense of suffocation, and although the castle was dotted with gorgeous large oil paintings and expensive European-style carved handmade furniture, I felt a very uncomfortable feeling in my heart, especially when I thought of the tragedy that had happened here, and I couldn't help but shiver again.
After a circuitous passage, the guards led me to a small room where three girls were already waiting. Alas, despite such rumors, there are still many girls who are willing to come here to be maids, and looking at their appearance, it seems that they are also from poor families, and they are also forced by life. Poor little lambs, unaware that they have entered the hands of demons, I cannot help but feel sympathy for them.
They were also very curious when they saw me, and looked at my hair and eyes, as well as the dress that was not in the middle of the ocean. It's always girls, and after a while, they finally can't help but start talking secretly.
"Quiet, quiet, Steward Yuo is here!"
The screams frightened the girls all shut up. A fat old woman flashed outside the door, and her tight French green dress stretched out all her fat flesh, one by one, as if several swimming rings were put on her waist. With blonde hair tied up in a bun and two large eye bubbles under my eyes, I can't help but be a little amused, isn't this a typical negative image?
She glanced at us coldly, her gaze naturally lingering on my face for a few seconds, but she didn't say anything. She looked at the girls carefully and nodded. Then he walked up to me and asked in a cold voice, "Where are you from?" β
"I'm from the East." I replied.
"Eastern countries?" She seemed to hesitate for a moment, and was about to say something, when suddenly a sexy woman's voice came, "A girl from an oriental country? It's very special. β
As soon as he finished speaking, a red figure walked in. Just looking at it like this, I felt dizzy in front of my eyes, there is such a beautiful woman in the world!
The high burgundy hair shone with a dazzling luster, the long snow-white neck was as elegant as the neck of a white swan, and the violet eyes seemed to contain countless treasures, flashing with different shades and different levels of light as her eye waves flowed......
"Countess." Steward Leo hurriedly saluted.
The woman in front of her...... It was the legendary female demon--------- Lady Bathory, who was so beautiful. As a woman, I feel tempted for a moment. She should be in her forties according to her age, but why does she look only in her twenties...... Is it all the effect of blood? I felt a chill in my heart again.
She walked up to me, and the scent of roses came to my nose. She stretched out her hand, gently stroked my face, and whispered, "What a smooth skin, what a perfect skin, do Oriental women have such beautiful skin?" β
There was a hint of greed in her eyes.
"Also, not all."
I found myself stuttering. She looked at me as if she wanted to skin me at once, and I felt as if I had become a little lamb to the slaughter. Mamma Mia, she doesn't think that her skin will become like mine by drinking my blood. My hairs were about to stand on end, and I suddenly had the idea of running away from the shit.
But this thought was only fleeting, and I barely squeezed out a smile and said: "How can my skin be as good as that of the countess, and the lady's skin can be called perfect, and I can't even envy it." β
Thousands of wears, sycophants don't wear, this sentence is valid everywhere. Regardless of foreign China, ancient and modern, two words: all-in-one!
Sure enough, the countess laughed happily and said, "I didn't expect that the mouth of an oriental woman is also very sweet." By the way, what do I arrange for you to do, why don't you be my personal maid. β
"Sticker...... Personal maid. The corners of my mouth twitched.
"Thank you, Madame, for giving you such an important job." The fat butler glared at me and said.
I was about to say yes when I suddenly heard a cold man's voice at the door, "Mother, let her be my maid." β
The voice was familiar, and I looked up and saw a pair of familiar violet eyes. I couldn't help but be surprised, wasn't the owner of these eyes the boy he met in the woods in the morning? It turned out ----- he turned out to be Madame Bathory's son!
I ----- Ye Yin and was shocked......