Chapter 128: Stunning Love, Will You Drink It?
Everyone had left, leaving only Loseweisse standing there, silently watching Qin Chu’s departing figure.
That resolute figure, walking away without looking back, made Loseweisse feel a sense of unfamiliarity. It seemed like she could reach out and touch the hem of his clothes if she just chased after him, but the distance between them felt increasingly vast.
Recalling Qin Chu’s words just now, Loseweisse’s expression darkened. She knew that her subconscious action when Augustus questioned Karsus had deeply hurt Qin Chu.
Although Loseweisse felt that it was just a small, insignificant matter, this man seemed to be more delicate and sensitive than she had imagined.
Of course, Loseweisse didn’t care if this man was hurt.
What she was worried about was whether this man would distance himself from her because of his hurt feelings, which would be very detrimental to her plan of using the Hero to elevate her status and resurrect Jie Luo.
Although she had planted Ekaterina as a spy by Qin Chu’s side, allowing her to know the Hero’s information at any time and even influence him to a certain extent, this was both a good and a bad thing for Loseweisse. After all, it would elevate Ekaterina’s status and give her more say in the Hero Squad.
Moreover, Ekaterina was too stupid. Loseweisse seriously doubted whether this woman, whose brain was full of muscles, could perfectly complete the task of being a spy.
Although the clever Athena had returned, only Loseweisse knew how fragile the sisterly bond between her and Athena was. This woman was cunning, insidious, and scheming. She wouldn’t be as easily manipulated as Ekaterina.
In the end, she still had to do it herself. Only in this way could she secure her position and win back Qin Chu’s affection.
Hmm… A date?
Although Karsus was about to be killed, Qin Chu hadn’t broken his promise. The date would still happen. Originally, Loseweisse just planned to casually go through the motions, but now it seemed that this might be an opportunity to mend her relationship with Qin Chu. She had to plan it carefully.
Of course, even on a date, she had to set clear boundaries that couldn’t be crossed.
She would never allow Qin Chu to take her virginity. This was the most important gift she would give to Lord Jie Luo.
And kissing was absolutely forbidden. Kissing was sacred and could only be shared with the person she loved deeply.
As for the rest, if Qin Chu wanted to hold her hand, she could accept it. Hugging, putting his arm around her waist… she could endure it… Loseweisse tilted her head, imagining the possible scenarios.
If he wanted to touch her thighs, her buttocks… those places, even Lord Jie Luo hadn’t touched them!
But thinking about how the clerics in the Church looked at her strangely because she had taken the Hero out of the city without permission and concealed Karsus’s massacre of the Holy Knights, no longer as respectful as before, even with a hint of disgust…
They were clearly dissatisfied with her, the Saintess of the Holy See, turning a blind eye to the massacre of the Holy Knights and even protecting the Death Knight.
Her status had been seriously affected.
Alright, even her chest, buttocks, and legs… As long as Qin Chu didn’t go too far, she could grit her teeth and endure it. The most important thing now was to restore her original status.
…
The sorrowful expression Qin Chu casually put on and the lines he came up with on the spot had an effect he hadn’t expected.
Athena had been following Qin Chu and the others from afar. She noticed that Qin Chu, who was supposed to return to the residence, suddenly parted ways with Angelica, Violet, and Ekaterina halfway and headed towards the commoner district alone.
This action made Athena feel a little strange. Ekaterina could be explained by Qin Chu not trusting the members of the Hero Squad, but why wouldn’t he let Angelica and Violet follow him either? What was this man trying to do?
Athena’s expression gradually became serious. Acting so suspiciously, he must be up to something shady. She felt that this time, she might be able to catch Qin Chu red-handed.
Biting her silver teeth lightly, Athena continued to follow Qin Chu.
Along the way, she saw Qin Chu greeting people warmly, whether they were nobles or commoners, soldiers or vendors. He seemed to be familiar with many people.
Although he was wearing expensive clothes, he could hug a sweaty guard at the city gate.
Although he should be wealthy and could enjoy delicious and elegant food every day, he could take a pancake from a vendor with a smile.
He could even squat down and play games with a group of dirty children.
The more Athena watched, the more surprised she became. She had never seen such a strange person. He was the noble Hero, just now he was talking and laughing with the highest-ranking people in the entire Heavenly Continent, and in the blink of an eye, he could perfectly blend in with the commoners.
Qin Chu wandered around the commoner district for most of the afternoon, mostly doing things that seemed meaningless in Athena’s eyes. This made Athena feel that her tailing was completely useless. It would have been better to just go back to the residence and wait for Qin Chu to return.
At least she could take a nap on the soft sofa.
Seeing that the sky was gradually darkening, Athena finally couldn’t take it anymore. She decided to leave.
But at this moment, Qin Chu, who had been wandering aimlessly in the commoner district, seemed to have finally found his target. He stopped wandering and walked straight towards a certain direction.
Athena perked up. If she could catch the Hero red-handed, many things would become much easier. She quickly followed, her ample bosom bouncing, attracting the attention of almost all the men around.
Her fair and delicate skin was completely different from the roughness of the women in the commoner district, and her long, shapely legs were captivating.
Such a beauty was rarely seen in the commoner district. Someone even accidentally bumped into a wall.
The surrounding crowd and gazes made Athena extremely irritated. She didn’t want to attract too much attention. It would be troublesome if Qin Chu noticed her.
Fortunately, Qin Chu was truly a complete blockhead. He didn’t notice the commotion behind him at all. After a while, Athena saw him enter a bar.
From a distance, she could see that the bar owner was a very beautiful woman with an exceptionally hot figure…
Hiss!
Athena shivered, her face full of black lines. No wonder Qin Chu had asked Angelica, Violet, and Ekaterina to leave. He was here to pick up women!
This damned Hero.
He already had three such outstanding women by his side, with both beauty and figure, and even Natia. What else was he not satisfied with?
Were all men like this, always looking for something better while already having something good?
Athena suddenly felt discouraged. If this guy didn’t have the title of Hero, she wouldn’t be the least bit interested in him.
She felt like she had wasted an entire afternoon on Qin Chu. Watching this scumbag Hero flirt with women didn’t seem like an interesting thing to do. But after careful consideration, Athena still didn’t leave. She ordered a milk tea at the beverage shop across from the bar, sat by the window, and quietly observed.
It was daytime, not yet time for alcohol. Qin Chu was the only customer.
Candice was as enchanting as ever. After not seeing her for a few days, her strength seemed to have improved.
As expected of a woman praised by Shaye for having the potential to be a Witch, her talent was truly impressive.
But now Qin Chu knew that becoming a Witch wasn’t an easy thing. Apart from Shaye, who was a natural talent, Witches like Violet had all embarked on the path of Witchcraft by obtaining divine authority and learning the knowledge of the gods. Their strength gradually increased, and they gradually went mad.
Although Candice was talented, she probably couldn’t reach Shaye’s level.
Her purple dress accentuated her graceful figure, and her long purple hair cascaded down her back, almost reaching her calves, swaying gently with her movements.
Her amethyst eyes were lively, and her fair face held a playful smile, “Hero… You’re being followed… Is that woman your admirer? She seems very unhappy that you’re here.”
It wasn’t that Candice was stronger than Athena. Although she had some strength, there was still a considerable gap between her and Athena, who had already reached the Grand Mage realm.
It was just that the commotion outside was too big to ignore.
“Don’t worry about it. Tell me, what’s been happening with the Demon Beasts lately?” Qin Chu shook his head. There were no Eyes of True Sight here, Athena was across the street, and the street was noisy, so he wasn’t worried that their conversation would be overheard.
Qin Chu had to keep abreast of the movements of both the Demon Beasts and the humans in order to plan his next move.
Candice didn’t hesitate. Her fair fingers held the wine glass, mixing a drink for Qin Chu while telling him about the situation with the Demon Beasts.
The general situation was similar to what Qin Chu knew, but there were subtle differences, some of which were even very important.
“Also, because he killed Benson, a member of the former Hero Squad, Lomond’s status among the Demon Beasts has greatly increased.” Candice’s lips curled into a mocking smile. That stupid Seventh Prince didn’t even know that he was just a pawn being manipulated by the Hero and Lord Horus. It was only because he was still useful that he was given some benefits.
Once Lomond’s usefulness was exhausted, it would be his time to die.
“That stupid Demon Beast seems to have become a bit arrogant because of the flattery around him. He’s acting more and more recklessly, even starting to look down on the other princes who are more senior than him.”
“After all, killing a member of the Hero Squad is a first.”
“Recently, Lomond has set his sights on another member of the Hero Squad. He heard from somewhere that a member of the Hero Squad is currently in the Demon Beasts’ territory. He asked me to gather information, to find out who that person is and where they are…” Candice said with some distress.
This Lomond was really too much.
Without any clues, how was she supposed to investigate? Moreover, just like before, he only promised that if she completed the task, he would be her strong backing, allowing her to gain recognition and acceptance among the Demon Beasts, without any substantial benefits.
She had heard countless empty promises, none of which had ever been fulfilled.
“The Noble Swordsman Ronald, his location is in the territory of the Third Demon Beast Princess,” Qin Chu said directly.
Candice was shocked.
The information she had been working hard to gather without any results, the Hero just casually revealed it?
As expected of a man who fought alongside Lord Horus, he seemed to know everything, he was truly amazing.
The admiration in her purple eyes deepened.
Speaking of Lord Horus…
Candice’s face suddenly flushed red. This beautiful and valiant lady also became a little shy, her fingers fiddling with the corner of her dress, seemingly embarrassed. After hesitating for a few seconds, she slowly spoke, “Um, Hero, about… about what I asked you last time…”
“That necklace…”
Qin Chu’s mind went blank. He had completely forgotten about it.
Candice had asked him to give a necklace to Horus… The problem was, who could he give it to? Horus was him!
Although he was a little panicked inside, he remained calm on the surface. He just picked up his wine glass and took a sip, saying calmly:
“Candice… I told you before, Horus is currently in the Void.”
“You know, that’s the Void!”
“Don’t think it’s as simple as visiting your neighbor, nor as easy as traveling from the Auville Empire to the Kalar Duchy…”
“Candice, do you understand what I mean?”
Candice nodded with a bitter smile. She might have been thinking too simply. After all, that was the endless Void. Time in the Void wasn’t calculated in days like normal human life, it might be calculated in months or even years.
“However, Horus and I can occasionally communicate through our minds across the vast Void. Although I haven’t received any news yet, he’s very satisfied with your gift. He asked me to convey his gratitude to you and said that he will prepare a return gift for you,” Qin Chu lied smoothly.
But these lies made Candice’s eyes brighten, and her purple eyes even glistened with moisture.
Her face turned red, her breathing seemed a little rapid, and her curvy chest heaved rapidly.
Lord Horus actually appreciated her gift and was even preparing a return gift for her. At this moment, Candice’s heart was filled with happiness.
Seeing her like this, Qin Chu felt a little guilty. He thought he should find an opportunity to appear as Horus and prepare a gift for her.
Moreover, Candice’s loyalty was also an issue that had to be addressed.
There was no concrete numerical value for loyalty. Currently, he was making Candice work for him by using the fabricated identity of Horus to bluff and create a mysterious and powerful image, as well as giving her some rewards.
This method could work for a short time, but as time went on, Qin Chu’s unease would grow stronger and stronger.
After all, in the first playthrough, even those he had saved, his comrades who had shared life and death with him, could stab him in the back. Only Shaye, who couldn’t exist without him, Violet, who would go mad if she was away from him, Anthea, who was parasitic in his body, and Angelica, who was willing to sacrifice herself for him, could give Qin Chu peace of mind.
The Candice in front of him was clearly not someone Qin Chu could trust completely.
He couldn’t help but wonder, if someone offered Candice more benefits, would this cunning Witch immediately switch sides?
Therefore, it was necessary to test Candice’s loyalty.
“Candice…” Qin Chu slowly spoke.
“You know, the things Horus and I are doing are very secret and important, with far-reaching implications. So we have to ensure the absolute loyalty of every member who knows the truth.”
Candice’s face panicked, and she quickly said, “I am absolutely loyal to Lord Horus.”
“Sorry, we don’t easily trust others. If you had the same experiences as us, you would also be as suspicious as we are. You never know if the person passing by you is a lackey of the Void, and that person might just stab you in the back.”
Candice fell silent, feeling a little sad.
It seemed that the Hero and Lord Horus had been betrayed by someone they trusted and had paid a heavy price for it.
“So, every member will undergo the strictest scrutiny.”
“Horus entrusted me with testing you. If you pass the test, you can become our peripheral member. Although personally, I don’t want that,” Qin Chu said calmly.
A test?
Candice bit her lower lip. Without any hesitation, she replied, “It’s okay, I’m willing to accept any test.”
“Your determination is admirable, but I still have to remind you that this is not an easy task. Even during the test, if you choose to quit, I won’t blame you,” Qin Chu said.
Candice just shook her head, then took a deep breath, “Let’s begin.”
A pink potion appeared in Qin Chu’s palm and was placed on the counter.
Anyone could tell at a glance that this pink potion was unusual.
“This is a potion, Stunning Love.”
Qin Chu said calmly. He didn’t really intend to let Candice drink Stunning Love, he just wanted to test her. After all, this potion was very precious, and Qin Chu planned to use it on someone more important and crucial.
Stunning Love? She seemed to have heard of it. It was a very high-level potion, and few people could brew it.
“Drink it, and the man you once loved deeply will gradually be forgotten. You won’t remember his face, his name, his voice. His place will be completely replaced by the brewer of the potion…”
“You will fall madly in love with that man, willing to give him everything. Even if he asks you to kill yourself, you won’t hesitate. Similarly, you will never betray him.”
“Other than that, you won’t be affected in any other way.”
“This is the potion Stunning Love, Candice, are you willing to drink it?”
Candice’s expression turned strange, “The dignified Hero, actually… actually brewing this kind of thing? Do you want me to fall in love with you? Sorry, that’s impossible…”
Pfft…
Qin Chu almost spat out his drink. He was rejected out of nowhere? To protect his poor reputation, Qin Chu quickly said, “No, no, you misunderstood. I don’t have the ability to brew potions yet. This was brewed by Horus… Only those who drink Stunning Love are worthy of his trust.”
Brewed by Lord Horus?
That made sense. This kind of high-level potion couldn’t be brewed by the current Hero, he didn’t have the ability.
Candice’s eyes suddenly lit up.
“Was this really brewed by Lord Horus?” Candice asked for confirmation.
Qin Chu turned the bottle. On one side of the bottle was the mark of the Eye of Horus. Candice knew that was Lord Horus’s symbol.
“Hero, you said that the only side effect of this potion is that I will fall in love with Lord Horus, and there are no other effects, right?” Qin Chu nodded.
The next second, Candice grabbed the Stunning Love potion, and before Qin Chu could stop her… she drank it all in one gulp!
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