Chapter 37: Can I Kill Him Now?
Darkness enveloped Qin Chu as he was engulfed in softness, his cheeks pressed against a yielding warmth.
Judging by the bosom alone…
Ekaterina might be one of his most hated enemies, second only to Loseweisse. In his previous life, he had treated her like a sister, his love for her turning into an even deeper hatred after her betrayal.
But he couldn’t deny her impressive physique.
Despite being thirty-six, her skin was as smooth and fair as a young maiden’s. As a Valkyrie, her lifespan far exceeded that of ordinary humans. Age was a mere number to her.
Years of rigorous training had sculpted her body into a masterpiece of strength and beauty, her skin possessing an elasticity that surpassed even the other female members of the Hero Squad.
In his previous life, he had been so shocked by her sudden embrace that he hadn’t even noticed the forced, emotionless tone of her voice.
Loseweisse, however, stared at Ekaterina, her jaw agape, her eyes wide with astonishment.
She had only suggested a subtle seduction, a gradual approach to winning Qin Chu’s affections. She hadn’t expected Ekaterina to be so bold, so… direct.
But would it be effective? Loseweisse doubted it. In her opinion, Qin Chu was deeply insecure, especially around strong, high-status women. This insecurity limited his romantic pursuits to those he perceived as beneath him, like maids.
It was time to move on.
He had remained motionless in Ekaterina’s embrace, playing the role of a startled man, but he couldn’t stay like this forever.
As he began to feel suffocated, he started to struggle, his hand landing on Ekaterina’s toned waist, attempting to push her away.
This was what he had done in his previous life, but recreating past actions with perfect accuracy proved more challenging than he had anticipated.
As he pushed, his hand slipped, sliding down her waist towards a more… prominent curve.
“Hey, is this part of your act?”
Shaye, who had been enjoying the show, couldn’t help but comment.
“No, this is a genuine mistake,” Qin Chu insisted, his mind racing.
“Definitely not intentional.”
Ekaterina’s body stiffened, a tremor running through her.
Qin Chu couldn’t see it, but Shaye had a clear view. Ekaterina’s crimson hair, unmoved by any wind, began to rise, tiny flames flickering among the strands. The temperature in the room spiked, the air shimmering with heat.
She bit her lip, her eyes, blazing with fury, fixed on Loseweisse.
There was no mistaking the question in her gaze:
Can I kill him now?
Shaye giggled, thoroughly enjoying the unfolding drama.
Ekaterina was on the verge of exploding. She regretted convincing Loseweisse to postpone Qin Chu’s execution. This bastard deserved to die, and soon.
Loseweisse shook her head frantically, her eyes pleading, her lips forming silent words.
She seemed to be mouthing “Jie Luo,” reminding Ekaterina of their goal, urging her to endure this humiliation for their beloved Hero.
With Loseweisse’s desperate pleas, Ekaterina managed to suppress her rage, her body trembling with suppressed fury.
But she couldn’t bear to hold him any longer. She released him, her arms dropping to her sides.
Qin Chu stumbled back, gasping for breath like a drowning man pulled from the water. His face flushed, his gaze darting around the room, avoiding eye contact.
He finally regained his composure, his voice strained as he spoke. “Th-this… madam… what was that about?”
He was blushing, clearly embarrassed.
After all, a man like Qin Chu, a man who only pursued lowly maids, wouldn’t dare approach a woman like Ekaterina. His shyness was understandable.
Loseweisse smiled inwardly, her expression remaining gentle and reassuring. “Hero-sama, this is Ekaterina, a member of the Hero Squad. She’s here to train you in martial arts and Battle Qi. She’s a bit… boisterous, but don’t mind her.”
“Ekaterina, please, restrain yourself. You can’t be so disrespectful to the Hero.”
Ekaterina forced a smile, her teeth gritted. It wasn’t like she enjoyed this. Loseweisse had insisted on this “intimacy,” on seducing Qin Chu, on snatching him away from Angelica.
Damn it! His drool was on her dress now.
She felt violated, defiled.
She would need a whole bar of soap to scrub this feeling away.
Loseweisse, acting as the mediator, introduced them properly. Qin Chu invited them to sit, and they discussed his training schedule, deciding to begin immediately.
Ekaterina, lacking a residence of her own, would be staying at the Hero’s residence. Loseweisse claimed it was for Qin Chu’s protection.
Qin Chu knew better. It was surveillance, plain and simple.
He didn’t object, agreeing readily.
He noticed Loseweisse staring at him, her expression curious, as if she wanted to ask something but was unsure how to phrase it. He decided to help her out. “Lady Loseweisse, is something wrong with my face? You keep staring…”
Loseweisse blushed, her expression a picture of innocent curiosity. “Ah, I apologize. It was rude of me… It’s just… Hero-sama, why do you look so… disheveled? What happened?”
Qin Chu ran a hand through his messy hair, feigning embarrassment. “I’ve been so busy dealing with Demons that I haven’t had time to… well, you know… I apologize for my appearance.”
Loseweisse’s expression turned indignant. “Where’s Angelica? Why isn’t she here?”
“A maid’s duty is to ensure her master’s presentable appearance. Her master’s dishevelment is her shame. Angelica is clearly neglecting her duties.”
She wouldn’t miss an opportunity to criticize Angelica, to tarnish her image in Qin Chu’s eyes.
“Perhaps she’s taking advantage of your unfamiliarity with our customs, Hero-sama?”
Qin Chu waved his hands dismissively. “No, no, it’s not her fault.”
“I heard she’s a talented cook, and I wanted to try her food. She’s gone to the Roblensa Market to buy ingredients. She won’t be back until evening.”
Loseweisse froze.
Alone… at the Roblensa Market?
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