Chapter 165: You Wouldn’t Want to See Karsus Looking Haggard, Would You?
I will care for your wife; do not worry!
Qin Chu really wanted to deliver this classic line with the flair of Cao Cao(poet)…
But considering that Karsus probably wouldn’t understand, he thoughtfully translated it into plain language.
Karsus’s howls abruptly ceased at Qin Chu’s words, and a deathly silence descended upon the dungeon. The Death Knight stared at Qin Chu, his body trembling, shock giving way to fear and despair.
So vicious! Augustus thought, impressed. Truly poisonous. For Karsus, who deeply loved his fiancée, nothing could be more painful. Not just physical torture, but the complete shattering of his spirit.
Karsus, though foolish, wasn’t completely brain-dead. Qin Chu’s words conjured vivid images in his mind, each more horrifying than the last. He would be tormented by these images until his death, a torment far worse than any physical pain, enough to drive him mad.
He was desperate, he was in agony, and he was utterly powerless.
After a few seconds, Karsus seemed to snap. He thrashed against his chains, the metal biting into his wrists, drawing blood.
Like a wounded animal, he howled, “Qin Chu, you bastard! Don’t you dare touch Norma!”
“Don’t you dare!”
“If you harm Norma, I will not let you go! I will kill you, kill you, kill you…”
He lunged towards Qin Chu, restrained only by the chains, his face a mask of rage and pain.
The more furious Karsus became, the more satisfied Qin Chu felt.
Yes, that’s right, struggle in despair.
Then die in agony.
This was the best ending for him.
Qin Chu grinned coldly, watching the enraged Death Knight.
Ripples spread through the sewage in the cell, and rats scurried away in fright.
It was enough to tell Karsus this news. He would leave the rest to Karsus’s imagination… The stench in this place was unbearable.
“Your Holiness,” Qin Chu said cheerfully, “I’ve seen Karsus. He seems to be in good spirits. Listen to how loud his voice is.”
“He’s even a bit noisy. Shouldn’t we leave?”
“Of course,” Augustus agreed with a smile.
“Qin Chu, don’t go! Come back here! Don’t you dare hurt Norma, do you hear me, you bastard?! I curse you…” Karsus’s enraged roars echoed behind them, but his words were useless.
After Qin Chu and Augustus left, the priests returned. Glancing at the still-howling Karsus, the lead priest smiled coldly. “You heard what the Hero said?”
“He said he was noisy… You know what to do, right?”
A sharp knife appeared in one of the priest’s hands, spinning expertly. “Of course,” he said.
“Come to think of it, I also find him quite noisy.”
“We should have done this long ago…”
Seeing the priest approaching him with the knife, Karsus vaguely understood what they were about to do, and his scalp tingled.
“Stop! What are you doing?!”
“You can’t do this to me! You’ve all been deceived by Qin Chu…”
“In the name of the Goddess of Holy Light, we punish the wicked.”
“No, no, no… Mmmppphhh…”
…
The soundproofing of the dungeon was quite good.
After Qin Chu left, the screams were no longer audible.
The night breeze brushed against his face, and he greedily inhaled the fresh air. The stench inside had been unbearable.
But seeing Karsus’s miserable state, it was all worth it.
“It seems you’re satisfied, Hero,” Augustus said with a smile.
Just as Augustus found Qin Chu vicious, Qin Chu also found this seemingly benevolent old man to be sinister and ruthless. These methods were completely contrary to the Holy See’s self-proclaimed righteousness and light.
“Your Holiness, it seems I owe you another favor…”
“Not at all. You also helped me greatly last time. This is mutually beneficial, a win-win cooperation.” Augustus’s eyes narrowed. “If possible, I hope this win-win situation can continue.”
“Of course, I feel the same way.”
They chatted amiably on their way back.
But what they were truly thinking, only they knew.
After leaving the Holy See, Augustus went straight to the Imperial Palace.
Norma, who had been waiting outside for a long time, immediately approached. “Mr. Qin, how is Karsus?”
“He’s quite well,” Qin Chu lied without blushing, “Full of energy. I went to see him, and he even yelled at me, saying he wanted to kill me… Honestly, I don’t understand where I offended him.”
“But I told him that you’re doing well, so he doesn’t have to worry.”
Hearing that Karsus was alright, Norma felt slightly relieved, then a little embarrassed. She knew why Karsus hated Qin Chu so much. In Karsus’s heart, there was only Jie Luo, there was no room for anyone else. Sometimes, Norma even felt that she herself held no place in his heart.
“I’m sorry…”
“Miss Norma, you have nothing to apologize for. It’s not your fault.”
“By the way, I’ve asked Augustus, and he will discuss it with Wadsworth and the others. If possible, they might let you see Karsus.”
Norma was overjoyed.
They chatted as they left the Holy See.
Norma felt that Qin Chu was actually a good person, not the kind of lecherous man that Loseweisse had implied.
On the contrary, he was a gentleman.
He was elegant, and being around him made Norma feel comfortable and at ease.
Norma couldn’t describe the feeling. There seemed to be a special aura about him that drew her in.
She was trying hard to suppress the Mana within her… Ever since she met Qin Chu, her Mana had become inexplicably active, not in a hostile way, but with a sense of joy and excitement.
She couldn’t understand what was happening to her Mana, as if a switch had been flipped.
She had been trying hard to control her strange reactions, not wanting to act inappropriately in front of Qin Chu. Sometimes, she even couldn’t help but let out some strange sounds.
This made Norma feel very irritated, constantly pleading with something within her: Please, be quiet for a while.
They unknowingly reached the intersection leading to Qin Chu’s residence. Qin Chu glanced at the sky. It was already very late.
Night had fallen upon the city.
“Norma, where are you staying? The Imperial City isn’t very safe recently. I’ll escort you,” Qin Chu said.
Norma quickly shook her head and replied with some panic, “No need, I can go by myself. And Sunset Manor isn’t far from here, it’s okay.”
Sunset Manor?
Norma was staying at Sunset Manor?
Wasn’t that the cheap inn in the commoner district that the Grand Prince had arranged for Anastasia?
The environment there was terrible.
Norma was actually staying in that kind of place?
This was unimaginable for a noble of the Auville Empire.
Although Norma Miriam’s family had fallen from grace, she still held a noble title… Just glancing at Norma’s simple, faded mage robe and the cheap staff in her hand, Qin Chu basically had his answer.
Even if her family’s assets had been seized by her relatives, Norma was still Anthony’s, the President of the Mage Association, last disciple. Her living conditions shouldn’t be too bad.
It seemed that in order to save Karsus, Norma had sought help everywhere, and seeking help naturally required gifts… She had probably spent all her Mana, even selling her accessories and her most important possession as a mage, her staff.
But unfortunately, even if those people accepted her gifts, they wouldn’t help her. Norma’s hopes were destined to be dashed.
However, he wasn’t much better. He was also deceiving Norma.
“Sunset Manor, that’s a very bad inn in the commoner district, right?” Qin Chu said.
Norma didn’t expect the dignified Hero to know about this place. She blushed slightly, a little embarrassed, “It’s not that bad.”
Just a lot of insects, a lot of rats, a bad smell, and noisy at night…
There was nothing she could do. She didn’t have the money to stay in a luxurious and comfortable hotel in the noble district.
Although the environment at Sunset Manor was bad, it was cheap. One Mana could let her stay for a week.
Just as Qin Chu had guessed, in order to save Karsus, she had spent all her money, even selling the staff her master had given her… Originally, she also needed to prepare some exquisite gifts to meet the Hero, but she simply didn’t have the money.
“Why don’t you stay at my place? My house is quite big. A place like Sunset Manor isn’t suitable for Miss Norma…” Qin Chu scratched his head and said, “Don’t misunderstand, I just can’t bear to see you stay in that kind of place.”
Norma believed Qin Chu’s words. He was a true gentleman.
Besides, there were beautiful and outstanding girls like Angelica and Anastasia in the residence. Norma didn’t think she would have any appeal to the Hero.
In the process of trying to save Karsus, Norma had encountered such men who hinted, or even explicitly stated, that if she was willing to offer her body, they would be willing to put in a good word for Karsus.
Only the Hero hadn’t done so, even rejecting her when she offered to do anything.
Therefore, Norma was certain that Qin Chu’s words were purely out of kindness and pity, without any other intentions.
After a pause, Qin Chu persuaded, “You wouldn’t want to see Karsus looking haggard and dirty, would you?”
“He would definitely be worried.”
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