It's Hopeless. Just Wait to Die! (4)

It's crystal clear who harbors rebellious intentions and who wants to usurp power.

Wadsworth burst into laughter. "Good brother, I understand."

"Thank you so much. Tell me what you want, and I'll give you anything." Wadsworth patted his chest loudly.

"If possible, I would like to visit the Royal Library," Qin Chu said with a smile.

"The Royal Library?" Wadsworth was slightly taken aback. "What's so great about that lousy place? What do you want to research?"

"It's nothing, just investigating something related to the earthquake."

"An earthquake?" Wadsworth scratched his head. "You're also curious about the Imperial City's earthquake that happens every nine years?"

Qin Chu's pupils contracted slightly. He noticed the problem in Wadsworth's words: the Imperial City also experiences an earthquake every nine years, and is not only affected by the earthquake that occurs every nine years in the Kasidal Truro Great Forest.

As expected, the information held by the royal family differed greatly from what was circulating outside.

Could it be that within the Imperial City, there exists something similar to the sinister heart found in the Kasidal Forest?

Qin Chu's throat bobbed slightly, a strange chill running down his spine. He felt as if he were sitting on a nuclear bomb, and the scariest thing was that it could explode at any moment.

Wadsworth continued, "You can go to the Royal Library whenever you want; it's hardly a reward."

"Well, how about this, I'll give this to you as a gift."

Wadsworth gave a mysterious smile, then pulled a glass bottle from his pocket and handed it to Qin Chu.

The glass bottle contained a huge drop of scarlet liquid... it looked like blood... no, it was definitely blood.

Although the bottle was not opened, Qin Chu could already smell a strong stench of blood. Under the magic lamp, the blood droplets inside the bottle shimmered with an eerie glow, casting a crimson hue over the entire room.

The moment Qin Chu saw that drop of blood, his pupils trembled violently, and a creepy sense of fear instantly surged into his heart. Even the Antia and Saya inside his body seemed to bristle and become restless at the same time.

Without a doubt, anyone could sense the terrifying energy contained within that drop of blood.

No one expected Wadsworth to suddenly pull out such a bizarre thing; Qin Chu felt like his scalp was about to explode.

What terrified Qin Chu most was the indescribable eeriness and sinister aura emanating from that drop of blood.

That drop of blood seemed alive, even slightly wriggling.

Qin Chu experienced severe stomach cramps.

In my empty stomach, a sour liquid almost welled up in my throat.

But in Wadsworth's eyes, it was like some precious treasure; a deep fascination was on his face, and he was breathing heavily.

This is a very precious item, but if it's to his good buddy across the street, Wadsworth is willing to share it with him.

In that instant, Qin Chu understood.

The eerie blood, the anomalies of Wadsworth, the giant heart in the Imperial City Forest, the earthquake that occurs every nine years, just like the forest itself...

Within this Imperial City... no, not even within the Imperial City, but even within this Imperial Palace, lies the remnant of Evil God.

Wadsworth's condition was due to his contact with the remains of Evil God, which led to his corruption.

This pollution is something even a master like Wadsworth couldn't withstand.

There were only eight Evil God. Seven of them are still in the Void. The only one that was killed and torn to pieces was the Eighth Evil God, who was also the most powerful Evil God.

The thought that the Strongest Evil God's remains might be beneath his feet sent shivers down Qin Chu's spine. He was truly standing on a nuclear bomb that could explode at any moment.

Ignoring Qin Chu's shock, Wadsworth wore a slightly distorted smile, his voice hollow and distant, sounding increasingly inhuman. "Good brother... this is a treasure."

Here, it's yours.

"Quick, drink it."

Wadsworth's voice sounded increasingly neurotic, and his eyes almost bulged out of their deep sockets.

His scarlet tongue licked his chapped lips, his breathing became increasingly rapid, and he even started to become somewhat irritable.

"Drink it! Drink it now!"

Why aren't you drinking?

Suddenly, Qin Chu noticed that under Wadsworth's clothes, there were bulges of strip-like things, like countless venomous snakes crawling and wriggling on his body!

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Chapter 339 Hopeless, just wait to die! (4)

"Why don't you drink it?"

"Drink it quickly!"

Wadsworth seemed to have forgotten his repeated claims of being good brothers; all he wanted was for Qin Chu to drink the bottle of blood as soon as possible.

Perhaps it was precisely because this was a good brother that Wadsworth was so anxious. This was a valuable item; if it weren't for Qin Chu, he would absolutely not have been willing to share it.

Qin Chu hadn't drunk a single drop of that blood, which made Wadsworth increasingly irritable. Did Qin Chu not trust him? Did he suspect that he wanted to harm him?

Hateful.

I treated him with such sincerity, how could he doubt me?

Could it be that even his most trusted and closest brother is going to abandon him?

Come to think of it, I can't remember when I became so close to Qin Chu, but that's not important.

Wadsworth grew increasingly agitated, his enormous eyes nearly popping out of their sockets, and more and more strange bulges appeared on his body, wriggling and moving faster and faster.

Judging from Wadsworth's appearance, Qin Chu estimated that unless he drank the blood, he probably wouldn't survive this ordeal. Wadsworth was acting strangely now, and Qin Chu didn't want to fight this madman without being fully prepared or confident.

With a whoosh, Wadsworth felt his hand go empty as the bottle fell into Qin Chu's hand. The next second, Qin Chu flipped his hand, and the bottle, along with the blood inside, disappeared into Qin Chu's mouth. No one knew how he swallowed it.

But Wadsworth's consciousness was already somewhat disordered; he didn't even find the scene strange.

As long as this blood enters Qin Chu's body, that's fine.

In fact, it has already been given to Saya.

Qin Chu clicked his tongue. "It tastes good, thanks bro. May I ask where you got this?"

Wadsworth grinned, his teeth glistening with thick blood. In a short time, the emperor had become even more terrifying, his voice filled with a chilling, eerie quality. "Hehehe..."

"Don't worry, my good brother."

"I'll tell you when you become like me."

As he spoke, he walked up to Qin Chu, seemingly wanting to pat him on the shoulder again. Qin Chu instinctively leaned back.

"If there's nothing else, I'll head back now."

Wadsworth wore an excited yet eerie smile as he watched Qin Chu stand up and turn to leave, without stopping him.

It was as if Qin Chu was about to become someone just like himself.

Beneath the clothes, strips of flesh were still wriggling incessantly, seemingly poised to pierce through the rough skin at any moment.

Qin Chu only stopped walking after he had walked quite a distance from Wadsworth's study.

Qin Chu hadn't expected Wadsworth's unusual behavior at all.

"Saya, that drop of blood is yours." Qin Chu instructed in his heart.

"Clear."

After a brief response, Saya quickly fell silent.

Right in front of them was Carol. She seemed to have been waiting for a long time and was already very anxious. When she saw Qin Chu walk out of her father's study, her eyes lit up. But when she saw Qin Chu's slightly gloomy eyes and face, her heart sank again.

It seems things aren't looking too good.

Is it possible that even the Hero cannot persuade his father to change his mind?

"Your Hero, how is the situation?" Carol asked cautiously.

"Let's talk outside the Imperial Palace," Qin Chu said in a low voice.

Carol's fear grew stronger until they reached a secluded spot outside the Imperial City. Qin Chu stopped there, glanced at the princess whose face was deathly pale with fear, Qin Chu said helplessly, "Your Highness Carol, you'd better prepare yourself."

"Your father's condition may be worse than you imagine; he has been corrupted by Evil God."

"What?"

This sentence caused Carol to let out a piercing scream.

Suddenly everything went black, and Carol's body swayed uncontrollably, almost falling over.

Several seconds passed before Carol seemed to recover slightly, her head shaking violently. "Hero Excellency, this is impossible! You must be joking with me, right? How could my father be corrupted by Evil God? This..."

Carol knew perfectly well what the consequences of being corrupted by Evil God were, after all, even her elder brother was executed by their father after being corrupted.

She would never forget the ugly and terrifying appearance of her elder brother at the end of his life.

"Phew, I'm sorry, I didn't want to come to this conclusion either."

"You'd better not continue living in the Imperial Palace. Your father has been corrupted for over a month now. His will, strength, and soul are all incredibly powerful, which is why he hasn't completely lost control yet. But it seems he's not far from total Ruin."

"In this state, he would target everyone around him, especially his closest relatives, and your life could be in danger."

Carol's face grew paler and paler, she couldn't bear to see her father end up like that.

"Hero, please save him! There must be a way, right?"

Qin Chu shook his head helplessly. "I'm sorry, if it had just been contaminated, I might have been able to help, but now... it's too late."

"You royal family members should discuss what to do among yourselves... Oh, by the way, don't do it inside the Imperial Palace, your father might find out."

"He can no longer be considered a person, at least not a normal one. If Wadsworth finds out you're all gathered together, I can't guarantee what will happen. Also, whatever he gives you, such as blood, absolutely do not drink it."

Seeing that Qin Chu seemed to be about to leave, Carol knew that this was her last hope. If she couldn't catch Qin Chu, then her father would truly be beyond saving.

She suddenly stepped forward, cupping Qin Chu's right hand in her small hands. "Hero, please help me! You are a Hero, you must have a way, right?"

"Please, please save my father! I'll do anything you ask if you can save him!"

Anything is allowed?

Qin Chu raised an eyebrow.

Does this girl even know what she's saying?

His gaze swept over Carol's body; her skin was fair and her body slender. Although she wasn't the voluptuous type that Qin Chu preferred, she possessed a unique, youthful allure.

Her noble status as a princess also adds a lot to her appeal.

Fortunately, they encountered Qin Chu, a virtuous and upright man.

If you encounter someone with ill intentions, you might get taken advantage of and then simply walk away.

Qin Chu sighed helplessly, slowly but firmly withdrawing his hand from the princess's palm. "I'm sorry, Carol, I can't help you with your father's condition. Please take good care of yourself. If you encounter any danger, you can come to the palace for help at any time."

"If you wish, you can reside directly in the palace."

Carol's face was deathly pale, and she stiffened as she backed away.

Her pearly white teeth clenched tightly; she knew Qin Chu was truly out of options.

She shook her head, declining Qin Chu's offer, and with her hands holding the hem of her skirt, she performed a standard courtly bow to Qin Chu: "I'm sorry, Mr. Qin, for disturbing you for so long."

"However, that's my father. No matter how slim the hope, I will persevere to the very end."

"But if my father really comes to that point, I beg Mr. Qin to help me give him a final moment of dignity."

Qin Chu nodded slightly, which was taken as his agreement.

After receiving Qin Chu's affirmative answer, Carol seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, nodded slightly to Qin Chu again, and then turned and left.

Although Wadsworth was a scoundrel, his daughter was a nice girl... what a pity.

As for whether or not Wadsworth could be saved, Qin Chu himself wasn't quite sure. Although Wadsworth's condition seemed serious, it wasn't beyond saving yet.

If we examine it carefully, there might still be a chance to salvage the situation.

But why would Qin Chu need to do this?

Wadsworth was an enemy that Qin Chu wanted to eliminate.

He was already being lenient by not throwing more threads at Wadsworth; expecting Qin Chu to save him was just wishful thinking.

Moreover, compared to Wadsworth, a grown man, there was a well-behaved little maid waiting for Qin Chu at home. He always felt that Angelica seemed to have something to say to him.