Chapter 237: The Snow Woman and Her New Master
Heloise’s face was ashen, her body trembling with fear.
The master-servant ring held a powerful binding force. If Qin Chu had just held it, she could have retrieved it. But now that he wore it, it couldn’t be removed unless he died, or his finger was cut off. But he was the Hero, who could kill him?
Perhaps only the Demon King himself.
And the servant’s ring was even more potent. Even cutting off her finger wouldn’t break the bond.
The pact, sealed with her blood and a sliver of her soul when she was very young, was branded onto her very being. The contract would remain unless her soul was destroyed.
Qin Chu was now her new master.
This was hell for the Snow Woman.
Qin Chu, seeing her reaction, realized the ring’s significance.
Watching Heloise standing frozen, as if unable to move without his command, a smile played on his lips. “Miss Heloise,” he said, “can you answer a few questions for me?”
A struggle flickered across her beautiful face. She resisted his command, but her body obeyed, her lips parting slightly.
“Of course,” she said, wanting to cry. She didn’t want to answer, but his command, like invisible threads, controlled her.
“This ring,” Qin Chu asked, raising an eyebrow, “it’s not your wedding ring with Diabolique, is it?”
Heloise, still struggling internally, answered truthfully, “No, we’re not married.”
Qin Chu was surprised.
“Prince Diabolique focuses on his cultivation. Women would only distract him.”
“So, he never touched you or the other Blood Elf?”
“That’s correct,” Heloise’s voice was tinged with sadness. Everyone thought they were the First Prince’s consorts, but nothing had ever happened between them, not even a single touch.
Diabolique only cared about his cultivation.
Even Qin Chu was shocked. To have two such beauties by his side and not be tempted… this guy had the willpower of a monk.
“Then what is this ring? What does it do?” he asked.
Heloise’s struggle intensified, her body trembling, her eyes filled with pain as she fought against the compulsion in her soul.
“It’s… it’s…”
“A…”
She tried to close her mouth, to remain silent, but she couldn’t resist.
“A master-servant ring!”
Tears streamed down her face. She knew that everything was over.
Qin Chu wasn’t stupid. The name, combined with Heloise’s reaction, told him everything he needed to know.
His smile turned predatory, and Heloise trembled, imagining the terrible thoughts in his mind.
“So, I’m your new master now?” he asked, his voice laced with amusement, “And you have to obey all my commands?”
“Yes…” Heloise bit her lip, “My master.”
“Then, Heloise, come to your master’s side. He requires your service.”
Qin Chu stretched languidly, a malicious smile on his face, and sat down on a nearby rock.
Heloise’s face was filled with despair. She knew this hateful Hero wouldn’t let her go.
Her purity would be defiled by this bastard.
But bound by the ring, she couldn’t resist.
With a mixture of shame and resignation, she walked towards him, waiting for his next command.
“Come, give your master a shoulder massage,” he said with a grin, patting his shoulder.
Heloise was filled with resentment. She was a princess of the Snow Women! Even though she had always been by Diabolique’s side, it was her who was served, not the other way around. She hadn’t even done this for the First Prince!
Pouting, she placed her hands on his shoulders and began to massage him.
Her touch was soft and cool, surprisingly pleasant.
“Yes, that’s good. Now, a back massage…”
“And my legs…”
“Come, give me a kiss.”
Qin Chu’s eyes narrowed.
Although he was now her master, and she couldn’t disobey him, this wasn’t the time or place.
He had plenty of time, he wasn’t in a hurry.
He was just toying with her, enjoying her unwilling compliance as she sat on his lap, her soft body pressed against his, her lips brushing against his cheek.
His gaze swept over their surroundings.
Although the lava was blocked, the air was still thick with heat.
The crimson glow illuminated this vast underground space, almost as large as the Imperial Palace.
In the distance, he could see a ruined temple.
The Divine Authority was gone, and so was the Flame Witch.
By the way… A thought suddenly struck him. “Heloise,” he asked, “did that other Blood Elf with Diabolique also have a master-servant ring?”
Heloise’s lips trembled. Was this bastard so greedy?
Having already claimed her, did he also want Iyeta?
Although she was furious, she couldn’t disobey his command. “Yes,” she answered.
“Then Iyeta’s ring should also be here somewhere,” Qin Chu mused, “Go find it for me.”
Heloise was filled with resentment, but she obeyed, searching the area.
The space was vast, but the ground was relatively clear. It wasn’t difficult to find the silver ring.
Soon, she found it and watched as Qin Chu put it on his finger. She had become the Hero’s pawn, his accomplice…
“Alright, Heloise…”
Seeing her despair, Qin Chu gently stroked her smooth cheek. “Snow Woman,” he said, “don’t be like this.”
“This might be a blessing in disguise.”
“If you had stayed with Diabolique, I guarantee you would have died with him.”
Heloise scoffed, “The First Prince is destined to become the Demon King…”
“Demon King?” Qin Chu’s voice dripped with mockery, “Him?”
“Do you really think that with his level 90+ strength, he can overthrow the current Demon King Nagath and become the new Demon King?” He shook his head disdainfully, “Dream on…”
“Diabolique will never become the Demon King. He doesn’t even know how powerful his father truly is.”
“Let me tell you this, Demon King Nagath is one of only two beings in the entire Heavenly Continent who have surpassed level 100.”
The other was Shaye, the Dark Witch, at her peak.
“His strength is beyond your imagination.”
Of course, in the first playthrough, Qin Chu himself, after reaching his full potential, had become the third, even stronger than those two.
Heloise’s eyes widened, and she couldn’t help but cry out, “That’s… that’s impossible…”
In the Heavenly Continent, starting from level 80, every ten levels was a huge hurdle, a significant jump in power.
Legend had it that level 100 was the limit, no one could surpass it.
Even the powerful Demon King’s publicly known level was only 100.
But why would this Hero say that the Demon King’s strength had already surpassed this limit?
And how did he know?
Heloise couldn’t believe it, but she instinctively felt that Qin Chu wasn’t lying. There was no reason for him to do so.
If it was true, then when did the Demon King break through the limit?
“Do you understand now? Even if he reaches level 100 one day, as long as he hasn’t broken through that limit, he will never be a match for the Demon King. All his schemes and plots are meaningless.”
“Do you think the Demon King doesn’t know about his sons’ little schemes?”
“He knows everything, he just doesn’t care. Because those little schemes won’t affect him at all. He can crush their rebellions with a flick of his wrist.”
“Do you think that if the First Prince really rebelled, you, as his loyal servant, would be spared?”
Heloise’s throat twitched, her eyes filled with fear, “How… how do you know this?”
“Trust me, no one in this world knows the Demon King better than I do.”
Qin Chu smiled and continued, “And I’m different from others.”
“Although I’m not a good person, I treat the women around me quite well. At least I wouldn’t abandon them in a dangerous situation, leaving them to die.”
He didn’t speak ill of Diabolique.
But Heloise’s face turned pale.
She felt a sense of despair. Qin Chu had already put on the ring and become her new master. What could she do?
She was bound to him for life.
And he had even infused her with Mana when she was attacked by the heat, allowing her to survive, even though he didn’t know about the ring at that time.
At least this man still valued her somewhat, right?
In her current situation, she couldn’t ask for more. To have a master who valued her was already a blessing.
At this moment, Qin Chu patted her leg, signaling her to stand up.
He seemed to be ready to explore the temple.
A soft, white light appeared in his palm, and he tossed it towards the ceiling.
The white light hovered above them like a small sun, dispelling the crimson glow of the lava, illuminating the space.
Seeing the Holy Light, Heloise suddenly remembered the gentle light that had shielded her from the lava, giving her a chance to create her ice shield.
Could it be…
“Were you the one who saved me before?” she couldn’t help but ask.
“In the lava?”
“Yes, it was me.”
“Why?” Heloise seemed a bit obsessive, wanting to know the answer, “I’m just a Demon Beast.”
“Because you’re beautiful,” Qin Chu replied honestly, “And you have a great figure.”
Heloise was speechless. Was that it?
Just because she was beautiful and had a good figure?
Wasn’t this reason a bit too superficial? She had thought he would have a more noble excuse.
But she couldn’t help but feel a little pleased. After all, she was also a girl, and being praised for her beauty made her happy.
Demon Beasts had no appreciation for such things. They only liked those tall, strong females, covered in muscles and fur…
Heloise and Iyeta were even considered weak among them.
“Then why didn’t you just order me to… to…” Heloise bit her lip, feeling a little shy, “Why didn’t you just… take me? You know, with that ring, I can’t resist.”
Qin Chu seemed surprised by her question, “Why would I do that?”
“If you don’t want it, forcing you would be… harming you, wouldn’t it?”
“I’d prefer it if, one day, you willingly offered yourself to me.”
Heloise was speechless. Was he being a gentleman now?
She said with a hint of mockery, “If you don’t want to harm me, then why don’t you just release me?”
“That’s not possible,” Qin Chu shook his head, “You’re so beautiful, how could I let you go? I’m not Diabolique!”
Heloise puffed out her cheeks, stomping her foot.
What was wrong with this man?
Sometimes so gentlemanly, sometimes so domineering and unreasonable.
He was such a bastard…
But why was her heart beating so fast?
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