Chapter 222: Shut Up and Kiss Me
The spear was abnormally thick.
Its half-meter-long head and shaft as thick as a man’s arm, forged from solid metal, looked incredibly heavy, yet it moved with astonishing speed, tearing through the air with a humming sound, the wind it generated shattering trees in its path.
A true dragon among spears.
Although thrown from a great distance, its speed was such that it reached Qin Chu in an instant.
Ireta’s expression changed, and she was about to intercept it when a golden light erupted from Qin Chu’s body.
The golden light instantly formed a large barrier, protecting both him and Ireta.
Pseudo-Absolute Defense.
The ability he had plundered from Benson. This was the first time he had used it.
The next moment, the spear slammed into the barrier with a deafening roar.
The ground trembled violently, a shockwave rippling outwards, shattering the surrounding trees and vegetation, leaving a crater in the earth.
The power of a single spear, terrifying indeed!
The attacker’s strength was formidable.
But even such power was useless against the Pseudo-Absolute Defense. Only faint ripples appeared on the golden barrier.
Qin Chu had long coveted this ability. Although it had its drawbacks, such as immobility and vulnerability to attacks from below, its defensive power was incredible, especially against surprise attacks.
And it also accelerated stamina and Battle Qi recovery.
Perhaps it was because of these flaws that it was called “pseudo,” not true, Absolute Defense.
This was the first time Qin Chu had used this ability since acquiring it from Benson.
A smile played on his lips, but his eyes were cold as he scanned the area behind him. Under the moonlight, he could see several figures.
Demon Beasts?
Qin Chu frowned.
He could tell at a glance that those figures weren’t human.
The one leading them was four meters tall, not as massive as Lomond, but still far taller than any human. He wore gleaming silver armor that revealed his powerful, well-defined muscles. His face was handsome, even by human standards, but it wasn’t a delicate beauty. He exuded a wild, masculine aura. His eyes glowed crimson, and his long, black hair flowed freely behind him. He wore golden boots.
His overall appearance was… flamboyant.
Behind him were several grotesque Demon Beasts, one with a human face, eagle-like claws for feet, and powerful wings for arms. Its eyes were filled with malice and cunning.
It was a Harpy, a troublesome opponent even among Demon Beasts.
Another figure, almost human in appearance, had narrow, sharp eyes and a flickering, forked tongue.
Not a common Snake Man or Gorgon, but a Snake Spirit, more human-like, capable of spitting corrosive venom.
And a massive ape, covered in brown fur, the same Raging Ape that Ekaterina had fought before.
A Harpy, a Snake Spirit, a Raging Ape… all high-ranking Demon Beasts, and they were merely this young man’s followers.
This indicated his high status.
The Second Demon Beast Prince!
Eldritch!
Qin Chu recognized him instantly.
A ferocious and powerful prince, unlike the foolish Lomond.
One of the strongest contenders for the next Demon King.
But what had he just called him?
Traitor?
Qin Chu couldn’t understand. A Demon Beast calling him, the Hero, a traitor? What gave him the right?
Eldritch shouldn’t know his identity as the Hero yet.
Although he had dropped his Horus disguise when facing Ronald, to let him know who was responsible for his suffering, he had never met Eldritch.
But now, Eldritch’s fiery gaze was filled with an intense hatred, as if Qin Chu had killed his father and stolen his wife.
Where did this inexplicable hatred come from?
Seeing Eldritch, Ireta, the Daughter of Death, seemed afraid and instinctively moved closer to Qin Chu.
She liked him.
It wasn’t love.
But his soul gave her a sense of comfort.
Qin Chu’s soul, like the sun, radiated a bright, warm light. Ireta had encountered countless souls, most of them filthy and corrupted.
Even the so-called good people, the so-called heroes, had darkness hidden within their souls, the only difference being the amount. Their soul light, although bright, wasn’t as radiant as Qin Chu’s.
Seeing how he had tormented, humiliated, and killed Ronald, Ireta knew that Qin Chu wasn’t completely pure either. There must be darkness within him as well, but the light in his soul was strong enough to suppress it.
That light could even suppress the boundless resentment she had accumulated over a thousand years, the constant burning agony that tormented her body and soul seeming to lessen in his presence.
This feeling was comforting, a relief she hadn’t felt in a long time.
She even felt a flicker of life in her long-dead heart.
And Ireta’s closeness to Qin Chu, her dependence on him, twisted something within the handsome Eldritch, his eyes burning with rage.
He growled, a low, menacing sound, “Bastard! Get away from Miss Ireta!”
At this moment, Ireta took a deep breath and wrapped her arm around Qin Chu’s, her soft, lifeless body pressing against his.
His arm was trapped against her chest, though it couldn’t quite encompass her.
Their bodies were now closer than ever.
Eldritch trembled with rage.
Qin Chu understood. He was being used as a shield.
As expected, the next second, Ireta mustered her courage and spoke to Eldritch, “Eldritch, this is my boyfriend… I already have a lover, so stop bothering me.”
Eldritch reeled as if struck, his face ashen, his lips trembling.
He looked so pathetic that even Qin Chu felt a flicker of pity.
“Miss Ireta…” Qin Chu said, touching his nose, not pulling away from her embrace, “Could you give me a heads-up next time? So I can be prepared.”
Ireta’s face was filled with apology. “I was about to tell you, but I didn’t have time…”
“Please, Hero, help me,” she pleaded softly.
This Demon Beast prince, Eldritch, had good taste.
Although the combination of a Demon Beast and a human was a bit strange, if it was a Demon Beast and a Witch, it suddenly seemed less unusual.
“Hero, would you mind playing along for a bit? I didn’t intend to do this, but I didn’t expect you to be able to withstand my aura of death, so I had this idea.”
Ireta placed her hand on her chest, her large, watery eyes looking up at him pleadingly.
Her gaze was disarming.
Strangely, the same action from Loseweisse only disgusted him, but from Ireta, it felt…
…cute.
And a little pitiful.
Qin Chu couldn’t refuse. He took a deep breath and reluctantly agreed.
“You said that the First and Second Princes are both trying to increase their strength and influence. The First Prince is going to subdue the Flame Witch. Could it be that the Second Prince is targeting you?”
Ireta nodded with a bitter smile. “Actually, Eldritch has been pursuing me for a long time.”
“It was many years ago. I was cleansing souls on the battlefield when Eldritch happened to see me.”
“He declared his love for me and asked me to be his bride…”
“I was startled and ran away. Who would have thought that he would keep pursuing me after that?”
“I thought he would give up after a while, but it’s been years, and he’s still relentlessly pursuing me.”
Ireta’s face was filled with frustration.
“Isn’t he afraid of your aura of death?” Qin Chu asked curiously.
“He is, but he’s very strong, his willpower is also very strong. Although he can’t completely ignore it like you, he can resist it to a certain extent. He’s one of the few who can approach me,” Ireta replied.
But he could only approach her. Touching her, like Qin Chu was doing, was impossible. Her aura of death would kill him.
After a pause, Ireta muttered, pouting slightly, “How annoying.”
If Eldritch heard these words, he would be heartbroken.
Although he didn’t hear them, he saw the intimate scene of Qin Chu and the woman he loved whispering to each other, and it filled him with jealousy and rage.
His body trembled violently.
It seemed that he wasn’t just interested in Ireta’s power, he had truly fallen for her.
After a few seconds, Eldritch, whether stimulated by the scene before him or simply losing his mind, burst into a hysterical laughter:
“Hahahaha… I understand.”
“Ireta, I understand everything now.”
“This man is just a shield you found to deceive me, right?”
“I know, in the human world, this kind of person is called… a shield… Yes, a shield, am I right?”
“Trying to fool me… It’s useless, Ireta. You don’t have to hide. No matter where you go, even to the ends of the earth, even to the depths of hell, I will find you. In this life, you are destined to be… mine.”
“As for this man… Although he’s just a shield, he dared to get so close to Miss Ireta, I will still kill him, using the most cruel methods.”
Eldritch made his twisted declaration.
It had to be said that Eldritch’s perception was very sharp. He had actually seen through their act, which made Ireta’s face change slightly.
She wanted to be free of his pursuit. She bit her lip, seemingly making a major decision.
A few seconds later, she turned gracefully and appeared before Qin Chu, her arms wrapping around his neck.
This action stunned Qin Chu. “Miss Ireta, what are you…?”
“Shut up and kiss me…”
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