The Upside Down Woman 1

Back in Yashan , the knights of the army disbanded and went back to rest. Mordred took little Eldrin into Black Rose Castle and temporarily placed him in the guest room. The guest room here is located in the outer castle. Afterwards, two young maids brought new clothes and accessories, and filled the wooden barrel in the bathroom with hot water. Marquis Gordon arranged to meet Eldrin at dinner time. Before that, he had to take a bath, change clothes, and have a good rest.

The bathing and changing of clothes were finished quickly, and Eldrin lay down on the bed. He still had an hour to rest. Although he was still tired from the long journey, he couldn't calm his noisy head. Two maids were present during the bathing process, and little Eldrin didn't even need to move a finger to complete the whole process. In fact, he had tried to refuse and struggle, but was easily suppressed by the maids. They were slender, but their strength was greater than that of the village chief. They suppressed little Eldrin so much that he had no ability to resist. He was obediently washed from head to toe, even from the roots of his hair to the gaps between his ears .

The guest room where Eldrin was staying was not big, but it was five meters high. There was only a tall and narrow window at a height of three meters, which let in the light from outside. The walls were made of black Lusterstone , and had not been specially polished, retaining the original appearance when it was mined. The rough walls were decorated with tapestries and swords and shields. The tapestries were dark red, and Eldrin felt that they were as red as dried blood. The room was very dark, and if it was not illuminated by torches, the vision would be a little blurry even at noon. Lying on the bed, Eldrin could only feel the gloomy atmosphere constantly emanating from the ground, the walls, and every corner. But there was fire flowing in his veins, which was a fierce fire started by two maids. At that time, they were still laughing secretly . Smart Eldrin felt that they did it on purpose.

The cold and the fire intertwined, making Eldrin's mind even more confused. From the moment he left Rutheran Village, no, even until the beginning of the initiation ceremony, everything seemed like a dream, and the world seemed extremely unreal. In the midst of the confusion, there was a knock on the door, and it was time for dinner.

The destination was the dinner room in the inner castle , a long way from the guest rooms. Following the maid leading the way, Eldrin's impression was only of largeness and darkness. All the buildings were extremely tall, so that although the long and winding passages were illuminated, they could not cover every corner, leaving large shadows, swaying shadows, and even darkness that was completely impenetrable to the eyes. As for the outdoor part that he had passed in the middle, the light and shadows cast by the swaying branches of the dense plants disturbed his vision and made his nerves tense.

This castle seemed to be filled with a faint aura, lingering around him and his every step, making him feel repulsive and uncomfortable from the bottom of his soul, but unable to express it in words.

The dining room was not the largest in the Black Rose Castle, but it was definitely of a duke's size. The 15-meter-high hall was extremely high and dark. Although the walls were full of torches, the flames could hardly illuminate the murals on the dome. The dining table was 20 meters long. Eldrin, dressed in a noble boy's formal attire, sat at one end of the table, looking at his father from a distance across the table that could accommodate 30 people at the same time.

He was a man with strange charm, always smiling, with meticulously combed hair and a thick short beard. Time had left a few subtle marks on his face, with some fine lines on the corners of his eyes. His deep green eyes were clear and pure, but it made people feel almost drowned when they looked into them . He sat casually, skillfully cutting the grilled lamb chops on the plate, eating quickly, and occasionally taking a sip of red wine. There was a strange rhythm in his movements. In fact, even the most picky etiquette master could not find any omissions in his behavior. Of course, he ate too fast and too much. But his elegance made it difficult for people to notice that several kilograms of lamb chops had disappeared in just a few breaths.

He was a very elegant and charming man, Eldrin had to admit, even though he wanted to throw the silver tray in his hand and hit the man in the face.

Later, he would learn more deeply that there were countless people who wanted to throw things in Lord Gordon's face.

Now, little Eldrin held back, not for himself, but for his mother. Until now, he still did not understand the meaning of his mother's wish, but his perseverance, patience and wisdom made him know that he would understand the deep meaning of this wish in the near future.

Eldrin tried to sit up straight, dealing with the food with clumsy movements. The food in front of him was rich. The cuisine of the Black Rose Castle kitchen was well-known, and it had the best red meat cooks and pastry chefs in the entire peninsula. But Eldrin had no idea what the food he put into his mouth tasted like. Eldrin had never been trained in etiquette. The way he held the knife and fork showed that he was from the countryside, and he had no idea of the many rules for noble dining. But the little Eldrin who had changed his clothes was very beautiful, and his solemn and melancholy temperament was somewhat similar to Gordon. Many of the maids who came in and out like water were secretly glancing at little Eldrin. Eldrin is now a teenager, and in a year or two he should have the charm of a man.

After gracefully and magically finishing more than 20 kilograms of lamb chops, Marquis Gordon wiped his mouth with a snow-white tablecloth and smiled. His mouth was very big, and when he smiled, a whole row of snow-white teeth were exposed, which was a bit dazzling.

"Your name is Eldrin."

Eldrin just nodded without saying anything. He could tell that Gordon was speaking in a narrative tone, and that this sentence did not require a response.

Gordon smiled and said, "You are lucky because your last name is Malificus ; you are also unlucky because your last name is Malificus ."

Eldrin raised his head at this time, met Gordon's gaze, and said calmly, "My name is Eldrin."

Gordon's eyes were as clear as water, but few people could look him in the eye. However, Eldrin held his head high and did not retreat at all.

Gordon smiled first, then sighed and said, "Your personality is very similar to your mother! But she didn't say your name is Eldrin. Moon Song." Although it was a question, it was still a statement.

Little Eldrin hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "No." Now, he understood his mother's intentions a little.

"So, your last name is still Malificus , whether you admit it or not." Gordon said. At this time, he had finished all the main courses. He waved his hand, and ten maids came up like water, cleared the used meals, replaced them with new tableware, and served as many as seven desserts.

finished his dessert elegantly and quickly while saying, "It's useless to say anything. Even the most senior nobles can't find fault with my etiquette and posture. But those old nobles still think I'm a nouveau riche. And another big shot, we all call him 'Bloodthirsty Philip', his favorite dish is monster meat, and the requirement is that it must be cut from a living body within one hour. If it is a rare species, the time limit can be relaxed to one day, and this distinguished lord likes to tear the meat by hand. But those nobles still admit that he has a true aristocratic style. Do you know why?"

Eldrin shook his head. He knew nothing about the world of nobles. All the little he knew came from Mordred, and the knight was obviously not a qualified teacher.

"Because this 'bloodthirsty Philip' is the greatest emperor of our Holy Alliance Empire! The power he holds is too great, and his mood is unpredictable, so those old-fashioned and true nobles are unwilling to anger him. Moreover, if there is such a big man in your circle, there will be many real benefits. These benefits are so great that no one can refuse them."

Eldrin nodded this time , understanding a little better.

"So, since your last name is Malificus , then unfortunately, you must become strong and become more powerful! With strength, the world will be a paradise for you, and without strength, everywhere will be a hell! At that time, you don't need to care whether you grew up in the mountains or were born in the most magnificent castle, nor do you have to pretend like I do now. These are all illusions and have no meaning to you now. You just need to become strong! Because your last name is Malificus , the blood of Malificus flows in your veins ! As long as you have this last name, people will be full of expectations of you, and they are extremely high. If you are just a little stronger than ordinary people, you will disappoint everyone." Gordon's voice became louder and louder, and in the end it was like thunder exploding in his ears, making little Eldrin dizzy.

Eldrin tightly grasped the knife and fork in his hands, no longer caring about the piece of food that had rudely fallen from the fork tip into the plate. He looked blankly at the man opposite him, whose posture was still extremely elegant but who burst into a deafening shout that was completely inconsistent with his posture.

Gordon suddenly restrained his thunderous voice, showed his charming smile again, and said: "As long as you have enough power, you can do whatever you want, whether it is meaningful or completely ridiculous, just like this." As he said, Gordon called a maid.

In addition to the butler and several male servants, there were several guards and ten knights in the restaurant. They stood quietly against the wall, like statues . Mordred, who brought Eldrin from Rut'theran , was among them. At this time, the statues came alive. Of course, they still maintained a standard standing posture, but their eyes fell on the maid unscrupulously. Her appearance was not very beautiful, but her youth made her body full of vitality and temptation.

Eldrin was stunned. This scene was too much for him. He was only ten years old. His resilience, which he had honed since childhood, came into play. He held the knife and fork firmly and did not drop them.

Gordon waved his hand, and the maid kept the same posture as usual, knelt and saluted, then faced the masters and left the restaurant. She didn't dare to turn around until she was in the corridor. She was afraid that if she ran without etiquette, she might end up in a more tragic situation. Sure enough, Gordon's voice came from behind her: "Eldrin, I wanted to kill someone to show you, but I was in a bad mood some time ago, so I killed everyone I could. Speaking of which, other nobles have planted quite a few spies here! It's a pity that I didn't control my temper at the time, and now there is no one to kill."

Eldrin's face turned pale. How could he speak of murder in such a casual tone? But everyone in the restaurant, from servants to knights, looked normal, as if the master had just said that he was just hunting some prey for a dish. It was only then that Eldrin vaguely sensed a faint smell everywhere in the castle. It seemed to be the bloody smell accumulated over the years.

Just like the main meal, when the dessert was all finished, Eldrin had no idea what it tasted like. He tried to hold back the churning in his stomach, not letting the food come up. It was hard to do, because once he noticed the bloody smell, it became more and more distinct, lingering in his nose.

But Eldrin ate a lot. He was growing up, and children in the mountains always had big appetites. Gordon was very satisfied and said, "Eat more to grow faster. Eldrin, does your mother have a wish that you need to fulfill?"

Eldrin's face changed, and he remained silent , agreeing. However, he did not intend to tell Gordon the content of his wish, and he would only tell it when the wish came true.

Gordon did not force Eldrin, but just said: "Whatever your mother's wish is, it must be difficult to achieve. I will not help you directly, nor will I give you power. But I will give you enough opportunities to make you stronger. As for how far you can go, it all depends on you. I hope that one day, you can speak loudly in front of me."

Eldrin nodded but said nothing.

Gordon hesitated for a moment and said, "I will find a teacher for you, and you will study with her for the next few years. I hope that when you come back to see me again, I will be surprised. This is not only for me, but also for yourself and your mother. Okay, you go meet your brothers and sisters first. This will be a... very interesting meeting."