Chapter 241: The First Prince: Iyeta, You Wouldn’t Betray Me, Right?
Several pictures of beautiful women, each with their own unique charm, were displayed before him.
Ekaterina’s valiant aura, Athena’s voluptuous figure, Loseweisse’s pure and holy demeanor, Eileen and Airi’s petite cuteness, Sylph’s proud nobility, Saint Monique’s mature elegance… even Inas, the Saintess of the Church of the Earth Mother Goddess, was among them.
Each woman had her own appeal. Seeing them all together was almost overwhelming.
Phil, the Flame Witch, within Qin Chu’s body, also saw these images, a flicker of curiosity in her fiery eyes.
“Who are these people? Do you want me to possess their bodies?” she asked, a hint of resistance in her voice, seemingly disliking the idea of taking over someone else’s body.
“Is there a problem?” Qin Chu countered. “Don’t worry, they’re not good people. Some of them are even followers of the Evil Gods.”
“Their souls are filthy, but their bodies are quite nice. Think of it as recycling,” he said with a shrug.
The members of the Hero Squad having tainted souls, unworthy of even being purified, was confirmed by Ireta, the Daughter of Death, herself. It was an indisputable fact.
“So you don’t have to feel any guilt,” Qin Chu said with a smile.
“Or do you want to create your own body?”
Like Violet.
But not everyone had that ability.
“I can’t do that,” Phil’s voice echoed in his mind, “I don’t even remember what I looked like… Maybe I was just an ugly monster.”
She was overthinking it.
Although she was a follower of the Fire God, with a somewhat… unique… personality, a Saintess was still the face of her church. Her appearance had to be impeccable. Phil was definitely a beauty.
The flames within him flickered.
Phil’s consciousness scanned the images, choosing a suitable body. Her gaze lingered on Ekaterina, the Crimson Valkyrie, and Athena.
She hesitated between the two, seemingly unable to decide.
“From the looks of it, this woman with the fiery red hair seems more suitable for me,” she said, her voice troubled, “But in terms of talent, perhaps this other woman is more suitable…”
Phil wasn’t a warrior, but a mage. From a practical standpoint, Athena’s body was indeed more suitable.
As for Loseweisse, although she was also a mage, for some reason, the Flame Witch completely ignored her.
Seeing her hesitation, Qin Chu said patiently, “It’s okay, you can decide after you see them in person.”
A flame flickered within Qin Chu, extending outwards and forming a graceful silhouette. From its curves, it could be seen that the former Saintess of the Flame Temple had also possessed a beautiful figure.
Phil glanced at the images, “If I choose someone’s body, do I have to crush their soul?”
“It’s up to you,” Qin Chu replied readily, “You can crush it directly, or keep it and let her watch as her body is taken over. As long as you can control it.”
Phil seemed to understand and nodded. She returned to the altar and looked at the crimson light hovering above it… the Divine Authority.
After a brief hesitation, she reached out towards it.
With a faint whoosh, the crimson light transformed into a stream of light and entered Phil’s body.
Hum…
The moment the Divine Authority returned to her, the flame spirit expanded, and the surrounding temperature soared.
Waves of heat washed over them, ruffling Heloise’s hair.
The intense heat made her feel like she was melting. This environment was truly hostile to a Snow Woman.
She instinctively hid behind Qin Chu. Only here did she feel a semblance of safety.
Having reabsorbed the Divine Authority, Phil turned to Qin Chu. He could sense the corruption and its impact on her will, a flicker of madness in her eyes. It was only because of his presence, the suppressing influence of his Holy Light, that she hadn’t been driven mad again.
“Then, I’ll leave it to you,” the Flame Witch said, curtseying slightly.
The next second, her body transformed into a slender flame and returned to Qin Chu’s body. Until she found a suitable vessel, only within him could she maintain her sanity.
After Phil completely entered his body, Qin Chu stretched his arms. This matter had been smoothly resolved.
He wondered if this Flame Witch would also steal his experience like the sapling.
Next, he had to figure out how to leave this place.
Two options: one was to use a spatial teleportation scroll.
The problem was that he didn’t know his exact coordinates, and the teleportation might be slightly off, potentially trapping him inside a rock.
The other option was to return the way he came, piercing through the lava and the collapsed mountain.
“Sorry, I blew up the mountain,” Phil’s apologetic voice echoed in his mind.
She had been completely out of control at that time. Even though he and Anthea had come to help her, she had attacked them indiscriminately, shattering the entire Flame Mountain.
“It’s okay, this place can’t trap me. Don’t worry,” Qin Chu said with a gentle smile.
Heloise also sensed that he was about to leave. After a brief hesitation, she spoke, “My master… if you’re leaving, please be careful.”
She still didn’t like calling him “master,” but he was her master now.
She had to prove her worth, or she would be discarded, destroyed.
This was the way of the Demon Beast world.
“I know Diabolique very well. He’s cautious and meticulous. He must be waiting outside the collapsed mountain with his subordinates, wanting to confirm your death.”
“Even if it means wasting his power, he will definitely set up layers of traps and barriers around the mountain.”
“If you’re still alive, you’ll be ambushed the moment you leave.”
Based on her understanding of Diabolique, Heloise continued, “He might even call for reinforcements from the Demon Beast territory.”
“As the First Prince, and the strongest among them, his influence is immense.”
“Countless high-ranking Demon Beasts are loyal to him, even some of the Four Heavenly Kings and Seventeen Abyssal Demon Generals have been getting close to him recently.”
“So, if you’re planning to return the same way you came, be prepared for a fight.”
Qin Chu nodded slightly and patted Heloise’s forehead. “Yes, good girl, Little Heloise, very good.”
Heloise was annoyed by his condescending tone and almost rolled her eyes.
Being around this man always made her feel strangely relaxed, almost forgetting that he was a powerful and dangerous being.
After a pause, Qin Chu said, “But it’s okay. We can just ask.”
“Ask?” Heloise was puzzled, “Ask who?”
Qin Chu raised his hand, showing the two shimmering silver rings on his fingers. “What’s the name of that other Blood Elf with Diabolique?”
Heloise instantly understood, her expression turning strange, “That’s Diabolique’s other childhood friend, also his… other fiancée. Like me, she’s been by his side since childhood.”
“The Blood Elf, Iyeta.”
Qin Chu smiled. “Then let’s ask Iyeta.”
…
Meanwhile, above the collapsed Flame Mountain.
A dozen powerful Demon Beasts surrounded Diabolique.
Heloise’s prediction was correct. The Flame Witch’s core was gone, Diabolique had lost one of his lives, and several of his powerful subordinates were dead… This expedition had been a disaster. If he couldn’t produce results to compensate for these losses, his reputation would suffer greatly.
So he had to make sure the Hero was dead, whether burned by the flames or killed by his own hand. Only then could he justify his losses.
Since the Hero had displayed considerable strength, although he wasn’t afraid of losing, Diabolique had still called for reinforcements from his territory, wanting to ensure his victory.
Even if the Hero was still alive, when he emerged from the collapsed mountain, he would find a warm welcome waiting for him.
Killing the Hero would bring him far more prestige than killing a mere member of the Hero Squad.
A smug smile appeared on Diabolique’s lips, then quickly vanished. He looked down at his hands, his fingers bare.
The rings that controlled Heloise, the Snow Woman, and Iyeta, the Blood Elf, were gone, swallowed by the flames.
Perhaps Heloise had also been consumed.
“Your Highness…” Iyeta’s voice came from beside him, seemingly sensing his distress.
But before she could finish, Diabolique turned abruptly, grabbing her shoulders, his eyes bloodshot:
“Iyeta,” he said, his voice strained, “you wouldn’t betray me, would you?”
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