Saint Monica's Identity

Athena Qin Chu didn't want Athena to die now. Athena's tenacious will had actually managed to achieve a temporary victory against the Evil God's corruption. Perhaps Athena could serve as a good test subject for Qin Chu to study how to fight against the Evil God.

"Treat?"

Athena also seemed somewhat puzzled by those two words.

Her fingers slid down her thigh; the half-foot-long wound she had cut herself had already been healed by Qin Chu. What else needed treatment?

"It's not your body." Qin Chu shook his head and explained, "Your body doesn't bear the mark left by the Evil God."

"However, the corruption of Evil God often begins with the soul; the mutation of the physical body is merely a byproduct and the final result."

"I suspect that some entity has branded your soul with evil. If this brand cannot be removed, the situation you just encountered is very likely to happen again, and you may not be able to win the fight next time," Qin Chu said quickly.

Athena's face suddenly turned pale, and as she recalled what had just happened, her body began to tremble again.

Even the strong-willed Athena would not want to endure that kind of pain a second time.

That's terrifying; that's a power that can drive people insane.

"Then, how should the soul be healed?" Athena asked hurriedly.

"Well, how should I put it?" Qin Chu scratched his hair, seemingly a little embarrassed. After all, Athena was already exhausted, and if she received further treatment now, she might not be able to hold on.

"Sylph also bears the mark of the Evil God in her soul. She has already undergone more than ten treatments. If you talk to her, you might understand faster."

Does Sylph also bear the mark of Evil God?

Athena frowned slightly.

Karthus has become a monster, Sylph has also been branded by the Evil God, and she herself is being watched by the Evil God... Do the former members of the Hero's Party have a constitution that attracts the Evil God's attention or something? It seems like they are particularly popular with the Evil God.

Three out of ten are already there; this ratio seems a bit too exaggerated.

Just as Athena was feeling suspicious, the door that Qin Chu had kicked open earlier was suddenly pushed open again, and a woman dressed in a black and white maid outfit and pantyhose stood quietly in the doorway.

Encased in black stockings, her legs appeared even more slender and shapely.

Who is this woman but Sylph, whom we just mentioned?

It seemed that Sylph had been lingering at the door for quite some time, having overheard some things she shouldn't have. Her long, pointed ears were trembling slightly, her fair cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were watery.

She lightly bit her lower lip with her pearly white teeth, her expression seemingly a little angry. Although this elf had become much more docile, she still had quite a temper.

She was clearly somewhat dissatisfied with Qin Chu's behavior.

It was supposed to be my turn today.

She was all ready, then a scream from upstairs and he rushed up, leaving her alone downstairs. What kind of nonsense is that?

She had barely reached the door when she heard noises coming from inside. Seeing that the two seemed ready to continue, Sylph couldn't hold back any longer and pushed the door open, barging in.

It's no wonder Sylph was unhappy; any woman would probably find this unbearable.

Qin Chu, thick-skinned as ever, was unaffected, but Athena was startled. Sylph, Ekaterina, and even herself and Qin Chu all knew about their relationship, but no one had ever brought it up openly. Only that final layer of secrecy remained unbroken. Suddenly being so frank with him, Athena was filled with embarrassment and instinctively pulled her clothes from the ground to cover herself.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the room became extremely awkward.

Athena and Sylph looked at each other, neither knowing what to say.

Qin Chu, however, seemed to suddenly remember something and clapped his hands: ' Sylph, you've come at the perfect time!'

"Could you give Athena some pointers on how to receive soul healing? You have a lot of experience in this area," Qin Chu said with a smile, his expression full of ambiguity.

Sylph's pretty face flushed red instantly.

The blush had even spread to her slender neck, and her body trembled slightly. Seeing Qin Chu's malicious smile, Sylph wasn't stupid; how could she not guess what Qin Chu was really thinking?

Could it be that this guy is thinking of...?

Sylph was a pretty good teacher, and although she was a little reluctant, she ultimately couldn't go against Qin Chu.

Watching Sylph guide Athena, even if Qin Chu did nothing, he still found it quite enjoyable.

Just after Athena had roughly grasped the technical tricks, Qin Chu still prioritized treating Sylph, since it was Sylph's turn today.

This also serves as an example for Athena.

Sylph's condition is improving.

There are a total of twenty-six threads of Evil God inside her body.

Each treatment removes one soul fragment; so far, thirteen fragments have been removed, exactly half.

Sylph's Soul World is no longer as filthy as it was at the beginning, filled with dense darkness and bloodshed. It has become a gray and gloomy world, still gloomy but much better than before.

The pool of blood beneath Sylph's soul also seemed to be gradually drying up.

Moreover, when her soul receives his treatment, it no longer resists as it did at the beginning, and it doesn't even attack Qin Chu. Now, Sylph's soul is very cooperative, and each treatment goes quite smoothly.

These threads, once in Qin Chu's hands, also became quite effective and deadly concealed weapons.

For Magic Creature demons, it is the most deadly poison; for human enemies, it will monstrously transform them into hideous monsters, ruining their reputation and giving Qin Chu a legitimate opportunity to eliminate them.

After treating Sylph, it was finally Athena's turn. Although she had received a lot of theoretical knowledge, it was still a bit difficult for Athena to put it into practice. After all, it was easy to completely let go of her body and soul. Letting go of the body was simple, but letting go of the soul was not an easy thing.

After numerous attempts, Qin Chu felt utterly exhausted, and his consciousness finally managed to penetrate Athena's soul.

Everyone's Soul World is different.

Sylph's Soul World was filled with gloom and darkness, like a muddy swamp, oppressive and uncomfortable.

In comparison, Athena's Soul World was a vast emptiness, like a boundless desert with no end in sight; the whole world was a hazy, desolate expanse.

Qin Chu's consciousness drifted freely in this almost void world; her Soul World was simply too vast.

He didn't know how long he had been wandering there, until he finally saw a blurry figure.

But that wasn't Athena's soul; it was just a memory.

After a brief hesitation, Qin Chu's consciousness drifted towards Athena's memory. Looking at the shadow in front of him that was exactly the same as Athena, with almost no difference except for slightly dull eyes, Qin Chu infiltrated his consciousness into it.

"Damn it, what is that Saint Monica doing? There's something strange about that woman."

The moment his consciousness penetrated, Qin Chu immediately heard Athena's voice and saw that scene.

Athena paced back and forth in the Sanctum of the Earth Mother Church, waiting for Saint Monica, but Saint Monica seemed to be delayed by something and had not yet appeared.

After a long time, Saint Monica finally appeared in the Sanctum. Even though it was just a scene from her memory, the patriarch of the Church of the Earth Mother Church still exuded elegance and nobility.

Every move she made was elegant and beautiful, leaving no room for criticism.

A gentle smile graced his face as he took a list from Athena's hand. Athena was the Earth Mother Church's Heretic Investigator, responsible for investigating various heresies.

"I have to go back. Qin Chu's little maid in the Hero's Palace has been watching me the whole time. Staying here too long might arouse Angelica's suspicion..." Although she was a member of the Earth Mother Church, Athena didn't seem to have much respect for the cult leader. Athena yawned, seemingly not wanting to stay any longer, and turned to leave as she spoke.

Judging from these words, this should have happened when he left the Imperial City to deal with Benson and Athena had just moved into the palace.

"Wait a minute, Athena," Saint Monica called out to Athena, "There's one more thing I need you to do."

A hint of impatience was clearly visible on Athena's fair face. "What is it?"

"Could I ask you to kill Qin Chu?"

Qin Chu's consciousness trembled slightly, almost separating from Athena's memory.

Saint Monica wants to kill me already? Isn't that a bit too soon?

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Chapter 319 Saint Monica's Identity (4)

Qin Chu's expression was strange.

He wasn't surprised that Saint Monica wanted to kill him, but Qin Chu felt that it was only after he threatened the positions of Saint Monica, Wadsworth, and Augustus that these three old fogies would join forces with the members of the Hero's Party to attack him.

Judging from the memories Athena retrieved, Saint Monica was already planning to kill her shortly after she arrived in this world, before she had even posed any threat?

Feeling that Saint Monica was acting somewhat abnormally anxious, Qin Chu steadied himself and continued to observe Athena's memories. Here, he could not only read Athena's memories, but also sense Athena's emotions at that time.

In the scene, Athena's brows were furrowed. She didn't feel disgusted by the task of killing Qin Chu; she was simply curious about Saint Monica's intention to kill Qin Chu.

"Why kill Qin Chu?" Athena raised an eyebrow, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear with a slender finger. She was somewhat resistant to the order, after all, Qin Chu couldn't die yet according to the Hero's Party's plan.

At this time, Athena was full of confidence, and with her voluptuous figure, every move she made was full of alluring charm.

"Qin Chu is Hero, he should be the hope of the Skyvault Continent, right? If we kill Qin Chu, who will help us fight against the Magic Creature?" Athena asked, "Your Highness Saint Monica, you don't really think you can fight the Demon King, do you?"

"You don't need to worry about fighting Magic Creature. There will be a power far stronger than the Hero to help us eliminate those filthy things." Saint Monica's lips curled into a cold smile, her voice carrying a hint of madness.

Athena's eyes narrowed to slits. "Why are you looking for me?"

"Because you're a member of the Hero's Party and spend so much time with Qin Chu, it's the most convenient place for you to make your move," Saint Monica said directly, without hiding anything.

A cold smile appeared on Athena's face, "Do you think I'm stupid? Assassinate Hero? Putting aside how important the Hero is to the Skyvault Continent, even if I could disregard all that, would I have a good life if I really killed the Hero? Would those old geezers Zimmerman, Augustus, and Wadsworth let me off the hook?"

"You don't need to worry about that," Saint Monica reassured Athena with a smile. "After you kill the Hero, I will appoint you as the Vice High Priest of the Earth Mother Church. Your position in the entire Church will be second only to mine, and I will use all the power of the Earth Mother Church to protect you."

That's just nonsense.

When that time comes, Saint Monica will probably kick Athena away without hesitation.

To withstand the pressure from the royal family and the Holy Church in order to protect Athena, the price the Earth Mother Church would have to pay would be too high; the entire Church might even perish as a result. Saint Monica could not afford such a loss.

Athena, being a woman of exceptional intelligence, would not be fooled by such an empty promise. She merely nodded slightly, neither agreeing nor refusing, "I'll think about it..."

After a pause, Athena spoke again, "I'm curious, why target the Hero? Killing Hero now will not benefit the Skyvault Continent at all."

Saint Monica made no attempt to conceal anything. This elegant and dignified pope, with her arms outstretched and a slightly obsessive smile on her face, uttered a hollow, almost prayerful voice. "Because this is the will of God."

Divine Oracle.

Qin Chu immediately recalled the information Angelica had brought earlier: the Earth Mother Church had suddenly received Divine Oracle, but no one knew the contents of the Divine Oracle.

Could it be that this so-called Divine Oracle is meant to kill me?

Athena seemed unable to bear Saint Monica's demeanor; her brows were furrowed tightly, and her gaze was fixed on the elegant and dignified woman opposite her. "Saint Monica, you should know very well that the Divine Church has never issued any Divine Oracle in the past thousand years, and the Earth Mother is long gone."

Saint Monica's eyes burned with a hint of madness. She wasn't angry at Athena's words; she simply shook her head slightly. "No, Athena, you're wrong."

"The gods have always been there."

"It's just that foolish humans don't know it."

"Don't question it, just follow the will of the gods."

Seeing Saint Monica's expression, Athena seemed to know that she couldn't persuade Saint Monica, so Athena gave up the idea, nodded, and prepared to leave.

However, she is a very suspicious woman.

Even the most normal things, Athena habitually finds fault with, let alone Saint Monica's unusual behavior.

That strange excitement and madness gave Athena a bad feeling.

Athena did not leave the Church directly. Instead, she found a dark corner to hide herself and watched Saint Monica leave the church, walking briskly in a certain direction. After a brief hesitation, Athena immediately followed behind.

She wanted to see what this priest was doing. Saint Monica shouldn't be like this.

What exactly happened to Saint Monica during the years she left the Church after Jello's death?

Athena was no match for Saint Monica, but she could barely manage to completely conceal her Magic Power fluctuations so that Saint Monica wouldn't notice.

Athena followed silently behind, chasing after Saint Monica's figure, watching as the leader of the Earth Mother Church arrived at a large hotel.

This scene left Athena with a strange expression.

Surely His Majesty wouldn't be having an affair with some random man in a hotel, would he?

Isn't she afraid of being discovered by the Grand Master of the Earth Knights Order? That's her husband, after all. Well, even if the Grand Master of the Knight Order found out, there's probably nothing he could do. He's a man so dull he's almost apathetic. Sometimes Athena even wonders if he's a puppet.

Moreover, Saint Monica is stronger in terms of overall strength.

In this situation, even if the Grand Master of the Knight Order knew that Saint Monica was having an affair, he would have no choice but to keep his chastity a secret.

However, this situation also completely piqued Athena's curiosity. She was very curious about who the man having an affair with Saint Monica was, and which man was so outstanding that Saint Monica took a liking to him?

Athena couldn't help but complain inwardly. This Saint Monica usually seemed elegant, noble, gentle, and mature, giving people a very comfortable feeling. But she never expected that behind the scenes, she was no different from the nobles of the empire or the clergy of the Church.

Shameless slut.

After cursing, Athena silently leaped up and, through the window, finally saw another figure besides Saint Monica in the hotel room.

Athena was stunned when she saw that person.

That... was a woman.