They're Actually Doing That? (4)

Qin Chu, "There is something I must confess to you."

"When I approached Augustus before, I only Augustus the possibility of releasing Karthus. After Augustus refused, I didn't actually plead with him."

At least this part is true.

Norma's face paled slightly for a moment, but she remained calm. "Why?"

"Because I feel that something is very wrong with Karthus, his condition is very bad..."

Are you worried that he'll attack you again after he gets out?

Qin Chu shook his head. "No, that's not the reason. Miss Norma, I'm not bragging, but it's not so easy for Karthus to kill me now. What I'm worried about is you."

"After meeting Karthus, I could tell that his mind had been severely disturbed since his imprisonment. You know he was already tainted by dark forces, and when a person's mental state is extremely volatile, they are most vulnerable to being invaded by evil spirits."

"Miss Norma is a very good girl, but Karthus is not. His body has been infiltrated by the Evil God, just like the former Crown Prince. Those who are corrupted by the aura of the Evil God will harm the most important people in their lives under the manipulation of the Evil God's will. Miss Norma, you will definitely be hurt, or even killed, by Karthus."

"And this kind of erosion is almost irreversible."

"I'm sorry, my words may be harsh, but Karthus is truly beyond saving."

"Go ahead and get angry if you want."

Norma wasn't angry; a layer of sadness merely appeared on her face. In reality, she had already considered this possibility, but she still wasn't willing to give up.

After a long silence, Norma finally spoke softly, "Mr. Qin, are you really Hero? The First-Generation Hero, Jello, always talked about saving everyone in the world, but you are different..."

Qin Chu gave a self-deprecating laugh, "I'm not that kind of Hero. For me, I'll only save those who are important to me, those I care about..."

"As for those filthy creatures, they don't even deserve to be called human beings in my eyes."

"The civilians you killed clearly didn't fall into this category. What do you think they were trying to do at the time?"

Norma understood perfectly; her body was trembling slightly.

"Their souls are already corrupt, filled with filth, and have lost all value and meaning in being saved."

"But Norma, you're different. You're kind... Kindness isn't wrong, but being kind to everyone is a mistake."

After a pause, Qin Chu continued, "Because some people... no, many people, the vast majority of people in this world, are unworthy of this kind of kindness..."

"Those men who showed up in your room today, what do you think would have happened to you if you didn't have power? A fate worse than death. They'll show you what hell truly is!"

"Is this the first time they've done something like this? Do you know how many innocent girls have been violated by them before you?"

"If they hadn't been killed today, how many more people do you think would have suffered?"

"When they are about to commit such beastly acts, they no longer deserve to be called human; they are merely pure wild beasts."

"Sometimes, killing is not just about killing, it's also about saving lives..."

Norma felt as if her worldview had been severely shaken.

"Do you think there's still a chance to teach and save those people?" Qin Chu understood Norma's thoughts, and he smiled, "That's right, it's possible. Maybe one day they'll have a change of heart and decide to become good people."

"But it's too late."

"This world is far worse than you imagine. There's so much filth and grime that you simply don't have the time to save, redeem, or change it one by one... The easiest way is to just clean up all the garbage at once, which is faster."

"You have great power... This is your talent. You don't need to be afraid of your power. On the contrary, you should face it. You can use your power to protect the people you care about."

Norma has been running away.

Although her mentor Anthony constantly taught her to control and utilize her power, why did the same words evoke completely different feelings in Norma when spoken by different people?

While Norma was Norma, Qin Chu had already carried Norma to the Sykes Grand Hotel.

This is the most luxurious hotel in the Nobles' District.

Almost all the tabloid news about couples catching each other cheating is exposed here, because this place provides couples with the most comfortable environment, a variety of alluring outfits, and some small toys.

Under the waitress's suggestive gaze, Norma blushed Crimson, while Qin Chu, shameless as ever, said, "Hello, beautiful lady, please prepare a room for us..."

"Ah, please don't misunderstand, this young lady needs a place to rest, I won't be staying here," Qin Chu emphasized.

The waitress's expression grew increasingly suggestive. "You truly are an elegant gentleman."

It's right outside the Sykes Grand Hotel.

A figure stood quietly under the streetlight, his body trembling slightly.

His eyes seemed to be spitting fire.

Under the illumination of the magic lamp, the green light from the leaves made Karthus's head appear entirely green.

He was cheated on.

They... they actually went to a hotel?

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Chapter 171 They actually did this? (4)

Karthus was unaware that his head had already turned green, just like the Crown Prince's.

The anger in his chest was swelling, but strangely, he was able to control his dwindling rationality and not go berserk.

Perhaps because he was so Wrath, he calmed down a bit? He wanted to see just what shameless things these two despicable people were capable of.

He watched with his own eyes as Qin Chu held Norma, that shameless woman so intimately nestled in Qin Chu's arms, clutching Qin Chu arm, pressed against Qin Chu chest, acting like a little bird seeking shelter...

Don't you have the strength to walk on your own?

Wait a minute... why is Norma so weak?

Could it be that they were just doing that? Is that why Norma was so exhausted and Qin Chu had to carry her to the hotel like that? Just how intense were they?

Wait, are we only checking into a hotel now?

Could it be that they were in the wild before?

Karthus was trembling uncontrollably, his mind filled with all sorts of horrible images, and his body shook like a sieve.

Were two bodies intertwined in the moonlight, or was Norma leaning against a tree?

The images that flashed through his mind made Karthus's blood boil, and the armor formed from his blood surged continuously, showing just how Wrath Karthus was at that moment.

Norma, that shameless woman.

Before, she acted like a lady in front of me, and if I tried to touch her, she would hop away like a little rabbit... Now she's shamelessly out in the wild with Qin Chu? She's really quite open-minded, isn't she?

Shameless, shameless, filthy things...

Karthus kept cursing.

What exactly is it about me that makes me inferior to Qin Chu?

The more he thought about it, the more he hated and angrier he became.

She was clearly his fiancée, but he hadn't even touched her; Qin Chu had taken all the initiative.

His entire body was devoid of any flesh or blood, yet Karthus's breathing, as heavy as a bellows, emanated from beneath his helmet.

Now these two adulterers have actually gone straight to the Sykes Grand Hotel. Karthus knows very well what this place is for, after all, he was a regular there before he fell into depravity.

Karthus never imagined that one day he would see his fiancée enter this hotel, and that the person accompanying her wouldn't be him?

Rage was almost destroying his reason, but inexplicably, Karthus was more patient than ever. He wanted to see just how shameless these two could be.

Karthus watched helplessly as Qin Chu carried Norma upstairs, his eyes blazing with fury as he stared unblinkingly.

Once inside the room, Qin Chu finally put Norma down.

Norma could feel that she was dirty and smelled a bit. Thinking that Qin Chu had been holding her the whole time, she realized that the smell might have gotten on him as well, and she suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

She wanted to clean herself up; she hadn't had a proper bath in a long time... The public bathhouse at the Sunset Residence always had long queues, and she didn't have the courage to go. Although she was a mage, she didn't know anything except earth magic, and she couldn't even create a little water to bathe herself.

Qin Chu saw through Norma's thoughts. "Then you can rest assured. I've already paid for the room, so don't worry. By the way, the hotel will bring up some good food later... You must be hungry, right?"

Norma's cheeks were a little hot, perhaps because her stomach had been heard growling on the way there.

For a woman, this is absolutely shameful behavior.

As Qin Chu was about to leave, Norma suddenly felt a strong sense of reluctance, and Gaia's will within her surged once more, making Gaia feel extremely irritable.

She didn't understand why the other consciousness within her body would react so strongly to Qin Chu.

"Miss Norma, are you alright? You look a little pale." Qin Chu, who was about to leave, noticed Norma's change in expression and asked with concern.

Norma instinctively shook her head to indicate that she was fine.

Qin Chu touched his nose, carefully choosing his words: "I might be being a bit rude, but... do you have symptoms of schizophrenia?"

Norma's face suddenly turned pale. "Mr. Qin, why do you say that?"

"While we were talking, I noticed that your reactions were sometimes a bit strange, like you suddenly became a different person. So I wondered if you might have a split personality? Surely there aren't two little Norma inside you, right?" Qin Chu said in a relaxed tone.

Because of her unique condition, Norma has been ridiculed a lot since childhood, which is why she is particularly sensitive about it.

She secretly peeked at Qin Chu felt slightly relieved when she saw that he didn't look mocking.

After some hesitation, Norma finally decided to confess. Qin Chu had already figured it out, and keeping these things bottled up inside wasn't pleasant. "Phew... Mr. Qin, you're right. There's another consciousness inside me, but she's not called Norma; she calls herself Gaia..."

Qin Chu's lips trembled slightly.

"She even calls herself the Earth Witch, isn't that hilarious?" Norma said with a self-deprecating smile.

Gaia, the Earth Witch.

Just as Violet sensed, Norma possessed a remnant of Witch's soul.

Saya said that the Earth Witch Gaia was killed by the Space Witch, but it seems that a wisp of her soul escaped and is now living inside Norma's body.

Being able to confirm this makes all the hard work of rescuing Norma and carrying her all the way worthwhile.

However, Gaia?

That's quite an arrogant title. And could the title "Earth Witch" possibly have some connection to the Earth Mother Church?

Qin Chu felt something was off... He had a strange feeling that he possessed a mysterious attraction that drew those Witch closer.

The Dark Witch Saya was like this, and soon after, she encountered the Storm Witch Violet.

While they were investigating the Flame Witch, the Earth Witch Gaia appeared before them.

It was as if countless intricate threads were binding him and those Witch together.

Was this merely a pure coincidence, or was it guided by some unseen force? Qin Chu didn't like the latter.

"Norma, this isn't funny." Qin Chu shook his head slightly and said softly, "I believe this situation must have caused you a lot of trouble... Your life must have been very difficult before, right?"

Norma took a breath, her eyes darting around as she looked at Qin Chu's face, somewhat hesitant to look directly at him.

If she continued watching, she worried that not only Gaia, but she herself might develop strange thoughts about the Hero.

He truly is a very gentle and elegant gentleman...

Norma did tell these things to others; she once told Karthus that Karthus just looked at her with a laugh and said, "Now I believe you really have something wrong with your head."

Norma found it somewhat laughable, because due to her special circumstances, although her figure and appearance were not bad, no nobleman had ever come to propose marriage. Her parents were worried that she would not be able to get married, so they found an old comrade-in-arms. Out of consideration for their life-and-death friendship, the old comrade-in-arms agreed to let her be his son Karthus's concubine.

That's how she came into contact with Karthus.

It was this connection that led Norma to believe that he was her destined husband. Even after Karthus killed his entire family and everyone abandoned Karthus, she continued to search for a way to save Karthus and free him from darkness. She keenly sensed that the power would bring disaster to Karthus in the future.

A lone figure searches for precious medicinal herbs in the desolate wilderness; a lone figure immerses himself in ancient texts in the library late into the night until his eyes ache; a lone figure concocts dangerous potions and even tries them himself; a lone figure squanders his fortune and begs for help everywhere in an effort to save Karthus...

Norma always thought that this was what she should do as a fiancée.

After all, a woman with mental issues like hers should be grateful to have someone take her in, right?

But Norma is a woman too; she gets tired too.

Since Karthus lost control and fell into depravity, she has persevered alone for five years. Although she kept telling herself that it would be alright and that she would eventually see hope if she kept going, she was already exhausted both physically and mentally.

She also longed for someone to see through her vulnerability, understand her weariness, and say a word of concern; that would satisfy her.

She hoped that the person who cared about her was Karthus, but ever since Karthus met Jello, his attitude towards her had become increasingly cold, and she could even sense the annoyance in Karthus's eyes.

At times, Norma even wondered if Karthus had fallen in love with Jello.

Norma took a breath, her nose stinging, and maintained a gentle smile, "It's nothing really, I'm used to it. Besides, I'm not lonely with Gaia around, she keeps me company and chats with me."

Qin Chu smiled and said, "It's good to have this mindset, but you'll still feel tired no matter what. Moreover, if the pressure you accumulate inside isn't released through a proper channel, it will only make you more and more exhausted. So... if you encounter anything in the future, you can confide in me. Although there's not much I can do, it's fine if you just want to listen to your complaints..."