A Secret Known Only to Saint Monica (1) / Saint Monica, Hunt the Hero with Me (2)

A figure was hurrying forward through the Imperial City.

It was a man.

His wrinkled face suggested that the man was not young.

His gray hair was neatly combed, and he wore a clerical robe interspersed with gold threads, symbolizing nobility.

This is Pope Augustus of the Holy Church.

He was on his way to the Earth Mother Church, because the news from Saint Monica had come so suddenly that Augustus hadn't even had time to prepare a carriage before rushing over.

Today, he has something important to discuss with Saint Monica.

That is, how can I defeat the Hero... and obtain Hero corpse!

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Chapter 331 The Secret Only Saint Monica Knows (1)

A light drizzle was falling over the Imperial City.

Augustus strode quickly along the muddy road, splashing up tiny droplets of water.

From the moment Qin Chu descended upon the Skyvault Continent... no, even before that, Augustus had already been plotting to use the power of Hero to fight against those terrifying enemies.

From that night when he served the gods, his life was filled with nothing but pain and hatred, as if thick blood had soaked his body.

He could not forget that he did not even have the courage to save his lover, and could only kneel on the ground, his face covered in blood and tears, falling into the Abyss amidst his lover's desperate and painful cries.

He longed for redemption, yet he could see no glimmer of hope.

Human beings have their limits.

Even if I could reach the limits of humanity, reaching level 100, in front of those beings I would be nothing more than a slightly stronger ant, utterly laughable... No, more likely, in the eyes of those beings, I, this ant, am no different from any other ant; I am something that can be destroyed with a single breath.

They are so powerful it's devastating.

The Hero became Augustus's only hope.

Hero from beyond the Skyvault Continent may break through the limits of this world and perhaps possess the power to eliminate those strange beings.

Augustus wanted to rely on the strength of the Hero; the stronger the Hero, the greater the hope.

But after experiencing that most brutal night, Augustus's personality had become extremely twisted. He trusted no one, and only when he had this power in his own hands could he feel at ease.

He wanted to manipulate Qin Chu, but Qin Chu's progress was simply too outrageous. His strength was growing stronger and stronger, and the forces he gathered around him were becoming increasingly outrageous, which made Augustus feel a strong threat.

One year, two years, ten years, twenty years later, perhaps the Hero will have the power to fight against those beings, but I will no longer have the ability to control the Hero.

Just then, inspired by Karthus's transformation into a monster, Augustus's secret research made a breakthrough, though it was risky, he had no better choice.

For Augustus now, dead Hero are more useful than living Hero; the corpses of Hero are the most precious treasures.

But Qin Chu is no longer the weakling he was when he first entered the Skyvault Continent, whom you could easily kill with a single slap. It's almost impossible for him to destroy the Hero on his own.

Just like the numerous traitors within the Holy Church Earth Mother Church and the royal family, Augustus planted some spies within the Earth Mother Church. Augustus knew something about the situation in Saint Monica, and he knew the contents of the Divine Oracle of the Earth Mother Church.

Saint Monica is going to murder the Hero!

This is someone we can collaborate with.

Augustus had previously hinted at the possibility of cooperation to Saint Monica, but Saint Monica had refused. Augustus was overjoyed that she had suddenly contacted him today.

Perhaps this time, the two can form an alliance.

Thinking of this, Augustus quickened his pace once more.

Unfortunately, the mole didn't report any intelligence today as usual; I wonder what he did.

Inside the Sanctum the Earth Mother Church, the Pope Saint Monica knelt devoutly before the luxurious throne that symbolized her status and position.

The spot that should have been hers was now occupied by a man, who was sitting there casually.

"Mmm!" Saint Monica mumbled indistinctly, as if she had some questions to ask, "Supreme Lord of Pleasure..."

Although she was a bit inexperienced, she handled the aftermath very carefully and did a very good job.

Qin Chu knew about Saint Monica's problem and interrupted her before Saint Monica could finish speaking, since it wasn't convenient for Saint Monica to talk right now. "His soul has been devoured by me. I have taken over this body, and in private, I am the Lord of Pleasure."

"But in front of outsiders, everything remains the same, understand?"

Qin Chu continued to deceive.

As if to prove his point, the supreme majesty, nobility, elegance, and charm emanating from him gradually faded. In just a few seconds, the man before him seemed to have transformed into the real Qin Chu.

Saint Monica's eyes held a hint of regret. Compared to the extraordinary yet still human figure before her, Saint Monica longed for the supreme glory even more.

But while feeling regretful, their eyes were filled with admiration. As expected of the supreme Lord of Pleasure, he could switch perfectly between god and mortal.

Looking at his current appearance, demeanor, and temperament, he is almost exactly the same as the original Qin Chu.

No one would doubt that this man was Qin Chu; his disguise was just too perfect.

Hmph, they're just a bunch of fools. Only I know what a noble soul is hidden in this body that looks exactly like Qin Chu's.

The thought that this was a secret known only to her filled Saint Monica with a sense of happiness.

Saint Monica had finished cleaning up the mess. She gently raised her head and looked expectantly at the Lord of Pleasure, who had transformed into Qin Chu's appearance. Although he no longer possessed the supreme dignity he once had, she could now at least look this great being in the eye. She was filled with anticipation.

In reality, it was simply because the trace of Divinity within her had been squeezed to its limit by Qin Chu, who had treated Qin Chu like a ruthless boss, and she could no longer hold on.

Seeing Saint Monica's expression, Qin Chu smiled slightly, gently patted the forehead of this woman who was older than him, and praised, "Yes, Saint Monica, you did well."

A smile immediately bloomed on Saint Monica's face; nothing could satisfy her more than praise from the great being she believed in.

At that moment, Qin Chu and Saint Monica sensed almost simultaneously that someone was approaching the Sanctum.

Sure enough, not long after, a nun's voice came from outside the Sanctum: "Your Holiness, Pope Augustus of the Holy Church has come to visit..."

Augustus?

In an instant, Saint Monica's expression became strange.

She recalled that before the Lord of Pleasure arrived at the Sanctum, she had used Message Magic to contact Augustus and discuss plotting to murder the Hero.

Who would have thought that the so-called Hero was actually the Lord of Pleasure?

Saint Monica quickly offered an explanation, her heart filled with panic, worried that the Lord of Pleasure would be angry.

To Saint Monica's surprise, Qin Chu showed absolutely no Wrath; in fact, he even had a slight smile on his face.

It seems that many things have changed because the second playthrough adopted a completely different approach than the first.

Not only did Saint Monica preemptively strike against him, Augustus seemed to be preparing to do the same.

"Saint Monica, you should give Augustus a proper welcome later and discuss with Augustus in detail how to murder... cough cough, the Hero, understand? I want to know all of Augustus's plans," Qin Chu.

Sure enough, having more people on your side makes things much easier.

Saint Monica was somewhat suspicious, but she nodded nonetheless.

"Is there anywhere in this Sanctum where I can hide?" Qin Chu asked, raising an eyebrow.

"There is a confessional room in the back."

In the somewhat somber confessional, there is a statue of the Earth Mother, with one hand caressing the ground beneath her feet and the other tightly clutching an ear of wheat symbolizing a bountiful harvest.

Looking at the statue of the Earth Mother, Qin Chu felt a sense of unease.

Thinking about what I had just done in the Sanctum, which was blasphemous, I felt extremely embarrassed.

He crossed his hands over his chest and briefly repented. Come to think of it, this doesn't seem to be the etiquette of the Earth Mother Church... Oh well, it doesn't matter. The great goddess probably won't care about such a trivial matter.

After a few seconds of repentance, Qin Chu immediately perked up his ears, listening to the sounds coming from the Sanctum outside.

Inside the Sanctum, Saint Monica quickly took out a brand new robe and draped it over her shoulders. With a wave of her hand, she gathered up all the tattered fabric on the ground. After looking around and finding nothing unusual, Saint Monica then waved away the soundproof barrier and walked out of the Sanctum.

As soon as I stepped out of the Sanctum, I saw Augustus standing in front of the door, his hair still damp from the rain, with a kind smile on his face.

Saint Monica seemed to have fully regained her gentle and elegant demeanor, and gracefully curtsied to Augustus: "Your Excellency Augustus, how did you arrive so quickly? It's raining... Didn't you come by carriage?"

Augustus laughed heartily, "How could I dare to delay when Lady Saint Monica summons me?"

"The rain wasn't heavy, so I walked here by myself."

As he spoke, a Magic Power rose from Augustus's body, and thick steam began to roll from his head. A few seconds later, the water stains on his clothes and hair had been completely evaporated.

At the invitation of Saint Monica, Augustus entered the Sanctum.

His consciousness instantly spread out, and in the vast Sanctum, besides himself and Saint Monica, there was no third person.

Augustus confident that in the human world, no one could escape their own senses.

But what does it taste like?

After the nun served him fragrant tea and left at Saint Monica's command, Augustus carefully chose his words and slowly spoke, "Your Excellency Saint Monica, are you now willing to cooperate?"

Saint Monica didn't answer directly; she seemed hesitant. "Augustus, if we kill the Hero, who will fight the Magic Creature?"

"We both know very well that we are no match for the Demon King."

Augustus seemed to have anticipated this, and remained completely calm. "Your Excellency Saint Monica, please have no need to worry."

"Give me the body of the Hero, and I can create a powerful, true war machine."

"It might even be more powerful than a living Hero, making the destruction of Magic Creature a piece of cake."

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Chapter 332 Saint Monica, Let's Hunt Down Hero Together (2)

Perhaps to gain Saint Monica's trust, and after checking that there was no one else present besides the two of them, and that there was nothing like the Eye of True Vision or magical projections, Augustus even revealed a little of his secret.

This also helps demonstrate his commitment and sincerity in the cooperation, and since he also has some leverage over Saint Monica, he isn't too worried.

In the confessional, Qin Chu's heart skipped a beat upon hearing these words. What exactly was Augustus trying to do? To transform his own corpse into a powerful fighting machine, even stronger than his normal self?

Where does this old guy get his confidence from?

Saint Monica frowned, a surge of anger rising within her. That bastard Augustus actually dared to try and alter Qin Chu's body? This body now belonged to the great Lord of Pleasure; how dare he desecrate it?

But Saint Monica remembered the Lord of Pleasure's instructions, and she disguised herself well, not showing her Wrath, only some doubt. "Transformation?"

How to modify it?

"Augustus, you wouldn't have gotten involved in Necromancy, would you?"

Necromancy is a power that summons the dead and modifies, strengthens, and armes their corpses to fight for oneself.

Necromancy once roamed freely across the Skyvault Continent because they didn't need to cultivate or meditate as hard as other mages. As long as they could find a corpse that was powerful in life, they could immediately form a formidable fighting force.

Even if they can't find powerful corpses, some Necromancy start to create an advantage in numbers, with a large group of corpses and ghosts following them around, each one an army.

Because it was easy to learn and had strong combat power, it was particularly popular for a period of time.

However, the power of Necromancy is built upon the terrible fact that other people's ancestral graves have been desecrated, so Necromancy are hated by almost all other mages, warriors, Knight, and archers.

Ultimately, a frenzy of hunting Necromancy swept across the continent, bringing Necromancy to an end, and even all the spells that recorded Necromancy were destroyed.

Upon hearing that Augustus to modify the Hero's corpse, Saint Monica's first thought was Necromancy.

Augustus chuckled, "How could that be..."

"I would never touch such filthy things."

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency Saint Monica, I cannot tell you the specifics."

Saint Monica wasn't surprised; it was already quite difficult for her to tell herself that, and she didn't ask for more. However, a slight mockery appeared on her fair and gentle face. "Your Excellency Augustus doesn't think I'm a fool, does he?"

"By eliminating the Hero and possessing Hero corpse, you will become the most powerful being on the Skyvault Continent. I don't think that's a good thing for me."

Augustus was not angry; his smile remained unchanged. In fact, it was normal for Saint Monica to have such doubts. If this woman had easily believed him and agreed to cooperate with him, Augustus would have suspected something was amiss.

"Your Excellency Saint Monica need not worry about this at all. If we can reach a cooperation agreement, you can personally participate in the transformation process. All my technology, experience, and knowledge will be shared with you."

"You also have the authority to control this combat machine."

Saint Monica did not answer, seemingly lost in thought.

Augustus understood what Saint Monica was worried about, but he needed an accomplice, someone with shared interests and goals.