I'm Really Not Cao Cao

All of this is for Jello.

On the other side.

Inside the imperial palace.

After Athena left, Qin Chu once again began researching information about the Flame Witch.

Qin Chu didn't want to touch those seven scrolls again, nor did he want to use his consciousness to enter the Void and ask the goddess for clarification... that would be courting death.

His consciousness had already ventured into the Void twice. Those seven Evil God were probably already prepared. If he entered the Void again, his consciousness would likely be captured instantly.

Facing the true form of the Evil God and being corrupted by Evil God will, even ten of them wouldn't be enough to kill him.

Qin Chu did not want to get directly involved in the conflict between the gods. His goal was only revenge. If he could find a way back to Earth after taking revenge, he would definitely not waste his energy on this. But now it seems that he doesn't have many options left.

He planned to ask Violet about the Flame Witch. Violet should know more about Witch Saya, since forty-nine Witch descended upon this world almost simultaneously a thousand years ago, and the Flame Witch was roughly a contemporary of Violet.

However, just as Qin Chu stood up, he noticed a figure standing at the gate, adjusting her clothes in front of the bronze mirror on the railing of the palace gate under the strange gazes of several guards.

She tidied her clothes neatly, tightened the belt of her magic robe, and turned up the hood. Her slender pinky finger tucked the slightly messy strands of hair behind her ears. Looking at her braided hair, which hadn't been properly styled for several days and was now somewhat frizzy, and her face, clearly showing signs of fatigue from lack of rest, with deep dark circles under her eyes, a look of frustration crossed her face...

This is an audience with Hero, and I need his Hero, so I must act with the utmost elegance and grace.

Norma tapped her head in slight annoyance. She was still wearing yesterday's clothes; she wondered if they smelled...

This is extremely rude of me to meet the Hero like this; it might leave a very bad Hero. Perhaps I should go back and tidy myself up a bit?

However, the situation on Karthus's side is urgent, and he probably doesn't have much time left.

Norma was caught in a state of frustration and struggle.

"Beautiful lady, is there anything I can help you with?" Just as Norma was troubled, a clear and gentlemanly voice suddenly came from ahead.

Norma shrank back instinctively, like a startled rabbit.

The guard at the door glanced at the Hero discreetly, then looked at Norma, seemingly asking the Hero whether he should send this rude woman away.

Qin Chu shook his head slightly, indicating that he would handle this woman.

As they drew closer, Qin Chu immediately recognized Norma's identity.

Karthus's fiancée.

This gave Qin Chu some terrible thoughts... Unlike the eldest prince, Karthus was deeply in love with his fiancée.

Karthus was destined to die, but this seemed to make him even more desperate before he died!

The thoughts that were running through Qin Chu's mind made him feel uneasy. Had he been too wicked?

Speaking of which, Qin Chu had met Norma a few times during his first playthrough and had a fairly good impression of Norma; she was a very kind-hearted woman.

In Qin Chu's eyes, Karthus was not worthy of Norma at all... Although Norma left Karthus, she never gave up. She was trying her best to find a way to restore Karthus to normal through magic and various potions.

Conversely, although Karthus repeatedly claimed that he still deeply Norma and would not accept any other girl besides Norma... in reality, he had no other choice but Norma, who loved him deeply. No girl would be foolish enough to choose a man who killed her entire family.

From his words, one could occasionally sense Karthus's deep hatred for Norma; the fact that Norma had left him had always been something Karthus loathed. At times, seeing Norma interacting normally with other men would ignite a deep jealousy in Karthus, causing dark forces to surge within him.

Looking back now, although many people participated in my execution, and all the members of the Hero's Party were present, Norma was not among them.

The guard at the gate wore a knowing smile and an ambiguous expression on his face.

It seems another girl is about to suffer this terrible fate!

Although the girl looks a bit tired, she has a good foundation and with a little grooming, she should be quite attractive.

Unlike the Hero's other women, this girl was the petite and delicate type, easily arousing a man's protective instincts.

Startled by Qin Chu's sudden voice, Norma made a strange "uh-huh" sound.

A few seconds passed before Norma looked up at the black-haired man in front of her. His appearance was completely different from that of the people of the Skyvault Continent, which immediately made Norma realize that this was the Hero who had been summoned from another world.

He was dressed in a clean and neat black suit, and looked at me with a gentlemanly smile.

This made Norma feel very flustered; she wasn't mentally prepared to meet the Hero.

"Um, um... Hello, esteemed Hero, my name is Luoma... no, no, it's Norma... Norma Miriam..."

She hated her teeth and kept biting her tongue.

Now, forget about making a good impression; he might even be ridiculed by the Hero.

However, Qin Chu's reaction surprised Norma. The gentle smile on his face never disappeared, "Norma? It's a very gentle name, very suitable for you, Miss."

"It seems you have something important to discuss. Let's go inside and talk about it."

Qin Chu bowed slightly and gestured for him to enter.

A luxurious palace.

Norma's reaction wasn't as exaggerated as Karin's, but she was clearly quite shocked. Her family wasn't poor when she was young, but their fortunes plummeted after her father's death in battle. Everything they had was gone—the mansion, the title—all were taken by her uncle, leaving Norma with nothing.

As soon as she arrived in the hall, Antasia, who had just returned from the training ground, saw Qin Chu and her face immediately lit up with a bright smile. Norma was very envious of her confidence and beauty.

With her long, flowing, ice-blue hair, she leaned directly on Qin Chu's shoulder.

How come I didn't notice this on my first playthrough? Antasia has another side besides elegance and nobility.

This is a girl who dares to love and hate.

After overcoming that inner hurdle, she would never hesitate again.

If you like someone, then you like them.

She didn't care about her own status, whether she had been the eldest prince's fiancée, or Qin Chu's identity as a warrior. To Antasia, she and Qin Chu were simply a woman and a man, and she, the woman, had fallen in love with Qin Chu, the man—it was that simple.

She never cared about what other people thought.

In the arena, it was Antasia who first gave Qin Chu a kiss, igniting the competitive spirit of the other girls and marking the beginning of the Crown Prince's nightmare.

In the past few days, if Antasia hadn't failed to see through Qin Chu's feigned weakness, she might have already turned the raw rice into porridge.

While shaking Qin Chu's arm, she accused Antia of being a devilish teacher.

Even in the icy, Ice Grand Duchy, I had never suffered such hardship. I spent almost the entire day, except for meals, in training.

"I'm a magician, and they're making me carry a spear that weighs dozens of kilograms..."

"Am I going to become the kind of mage who smashes people with a staff, or even with their fists?"

"Please, no, that has none of the elegance of a magician."

It seems that Antasia has suffered a lot under Antia's training. However, although Antasia has been complaining, it is clear that she does not really resent Antia. On the contrary, she has been having a very fulfilling time these days.

The Ghost Valkyrie held nothing back from Antasia, preparing to impart everything she possessed to Antasia little by little.

It is foreseeable that Antasia will likely become a Grand Sage of both sagehood and Valkyrie in the future.

Imagine Antasia fighting with a magic staff forged from pure metal, smashing the heads of enemies one by one with physical magic—it seems to have a unique charm.

Angelica smiled gently. She had also spent the afternoon diligently practicing magic, but her main focus was not on Magic Power, but on understanding magic.

Some of the ideas Violet proposed even made Angelica feel as if she had opened the door to a new world. Although her Magic Power had not increased, she knew that the knowledge Violet had imparted to her was more valuable than any Magic Power.

Magic is not just about learning and using it; it also requires understanding and appreciation!

She also wanted to snuggle up to her master and act cute, but after an afternoon of training, she was covered in sweat, and it would be disrespectful for her to get close to him like that.

"Alright, Miss Antasia, Master has important matters to attend to. You're all sweaty, don't lie on Master like that," Angelica reminded her, somewhat amused.

"Where is it?" Antasia retorted, gently waving her little fist. She didn't smell bad at all.

However, she eventually left Qin Chu. When she saw Norma, the guest, Antasia instantly switched to the demeanor of an elegant princess, her smile perfectly poised.

"So there are other guests. I was really rude just now. I hope you won't take offense." She gave an elegant bow.

It was as if he had been treated by two completely different people, leaving Qin Chu somewhat bewildered.

"I'm sorry, we've just finished our training, and our current state is really not suitable for entertaining distinguished guests. I think the beautiful lady wouldn't mind if we went to bathe and change first..." Antasia said with a light smile.

"No, no, of course not," Norma replied somewhat flusteredly.

She was completely at ease, treating the place as if it were her own home.

Qin Chu touched his nose but didn't correct Antasia's question. This elegant, noble, and lively girl added a lot of life to the palace.

Watching Antasia and Angelica leave together, Norma recalled the warning Rosweisse had given her before she came.

The Hero is surrounded by many beautiful girls.

Girls, you need to learn to protect yourselves.

She gently bit her lip with her pearly white teeth, and some unpleasant images she had accidentally seen in some books in her master's study began to appear in her mind. Subconsciously, she tightened her magic robe.

Chapter Three is here, and Chapter Four will follow shortly. Many thanks to "Reform Spring Breeze Sweeps Across the Land" for the generous donation.

Chapter 163 I'm Really Not Cao Cao

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Norma's cheeks flushed slightly; she was frightened.

Although she is fairly tall, not petite, she inexplicably gives off a shrunken, hunched-over vibe.

This may be related to Norma's childhood experiences. When her father was alive, she was a noble lady, but once he passed away, everything her family owned vanished, her so-called friends disappeared without a trace, and even her father's brothers came to seize the inheritance.

For Norma, who was still very young at the time, it must have been a terrifying experience, shaping Norma timid personality. This personality stayed with Norma throughout her life, and even after she gained considerable strength, she couldn't change it.

Seeing Norma instinctively clutching her clothes, Qin Chu knew what Norma was thinking. Her expression even gave Qin Chu an urge to tease her.

Qin Chu removed his formal attire, revealing a white shirt underneath.

Norma's body tensed abruptly, especially when she saw Qin Chu walking towards her. Her face turned pale, her body trembled almost imperceptibly, and her bright green eyes were filled with deep fear, as if asking Qin Chu, "What do you want to do?"

Do nothing.

Qin Chu walked straight past Norma. Norma placed her small hand on her heart, as if trying to calm her rapidly beating heart. She stuck out her tongue and breathed softly.

However, this tranquility didn't last long. Soon, Qin Chu's footsteps sounded behind her again. He tapped his pinky on the table, placing a beautifully made and delicious-looking plate of pastries in front of Norma: "Coffee or black tea?"

Qin Chu's voice, as gentle as ever, came from the side.

"Red... black tea..."

"My tea-brewing skills aren't as good as Angelica's, Miss Norma, please don't mind." Qin Chu smiled, and soon a cup of black tea was gently placed in front of Norma.

Sitting back down opposite Norma, Qin Chu glanced at the black tea in his hand, feeling a pang of regret. If it were an iced cola, that would be perfect.

Unfortunately, such a thing doesn't exist in this world.

It's such a great pity; it takes away so much joy from life.

"Miss Norma, please enjoy. The black tea isn't very good, but these pastries were all made by Angelica herself. I can guarantee the taste; they're absolutely no less delicious than those in Katrina's shop."

"You seem quite nervous. You could have a little something sweet to ease your nerves."

Norma glanced at Qin Chu with some suspicion. Ever since Rosweisse's warning, Norma had formed a general idea of Hero was.

It's probably the kind of guy who holds a whip, looks down at you with a condescending grin, and says, "You want me to save Karthus, huh? Well, you'll have to pay up for it, you know what I mean, right?"

Then, while sticking out his tongue and licking his lips, he pounced on himself and tore at his clothes... That's roughly the image he projected.

This imagination also made Norma very afraid.

However, after meeting him, Norma discovered that the Hero was completely different from what she had imagined.

How should I put it...? Very gentlemanly?

He is gentle and refined when dealing with women, able to keenly perceive their emotions, and even respond in a very polite manner.

Her fair fingers gently picked up a small piece of pastry and put it in her mouth, chewing it in small bites. Just as Qin Chu had said, the taste was indeed very good.

Norma couldn't resist eating another piece, and as she was about to pick up the third, she realized she had almost forgotten her business because of eating.

She quickly shook her head and took a deep breath. "Your Excellency, Hero..."

"Just call me Qin Chu, no need to be so formal."

"Mr. Qin... please, save Karthus..." Norma pleaded.

Then she secretly peeked at the Hero's line, but unfortunately, Qin Chu's expression didn't change at all, and he seemed not surprised at all by her request.

However, that smile prevented Norma from discerning Qin Chu's true thoughts, which made Norma tense up again.

An awkward, oppressive atmosphere lingered for nearly half a minute amidst Qin Chu's smile. Suddenly, Qin Chu sighed softly, "Miss Norma... if I may ask, what is your relationship with Karthus?"