There's Still Time to Make a Move (Third Update, 12,000 Words)

Inside the Hero's Palace, Athena, having finished her conversation, let out a long sigh of relief and wiped her forehead.

A fine layer of sweat covered his smooth forehead.

This wasn't a battle, but the danger involved was no less.

Every word, every phrase, every second of tone—if even the slightest mistake is made, it could be noticed by Rosweisse.

Athena then looked at Qin Chu, a bright smile spreading across her face, "It's all sorted out. The first location is at Lake Algeciras..."

"This location is most likely a hoax. After Ekaterina and I arrive, she will probably use some means to monitor Ekaterina movements. Only after confirming that everything is alright will she tell us the next location."

Qin Chu was quite satisfied with Athena's performance and nodded with a smile.

A sweet, innocent smile appeared on Athena's face, a smile that pleased her lover.

This smile was different from before; it was devoid of any other motives, seemingly just pure joy.

She didn't try to show off her charm, yet she appeared even more attractive.

"Ahem, Athena, go and call Ekaterina and Sylph. It's time to arrange the next steps."

Athena nodded and left quickly. Not long after, almost all the women in the palace returned.

The three Magic Creature girls who were already staying in the palace were Atris, Ieta, and Heloise.

Saya Nicholas Jr.

Violet, Norma, Ekaterina were helping Veronica.

Carol also has Sylph, who has always protected Carol.

Even Natia had gone to her best friend for life advice, returned.

With Qin Chu added to the mix, the room suddenly felt a bit crowded.

Qin Chu's gaze swept over the group of girls, and he immediately began to make arrangements. "Sylph, from today onwards, you no longer need to protect Carol. This task will be handled by Norma and Natia. Violet ask you to continue assisting Veronica in expanding her followers."

Sylph's expression brightened slightly. It wasn't that she disliked Carol, but compared to her master, Sylph preferred to stay with him.

"Carol, you just handle the affairs of the Empire; don't overwork yourself."

"I have instructed the Church that Church will not participate in the competition for the imperial throne, but it will never allow anyone to harm you. If you encounter any problems while I am away, even Violet and Norma cannot handle them, you can seek assistance from the Church at any time."

Carol nodded, indicating that she understood.

"Also, I'll be going to the Imperial Palace tonight. The problem with the Evil God's arm that's been sealed beneath the Imperial Palace should be resolved by now."

"Athena, Ekaterina, you two can set off now for Algeciras. Be careful not to let Rosweisse notice anything amiss."

"Sylph, Atris, you two come with me later!"

The hunt for Rosweisse has finally begun.

Chapter Two, 8,000 words in total, is presented below.

Chapter 561 It's Not Too Late to Make a Move (Third Update, 12,000 words)

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Qin Chu proceeded with the plan step by step.

Athena and Ekaterina inquired about the detailed arrangements again, and then got up to prepare to act. However, just before the two were about to leave, Little Saya suddenly stood up. "Athena, wait a moment."

Athena was curious and wanted to know what other questions Saya Nicholas had called her over to, but Little Saya didn't say a word and went straight upstairs alone, seemingly busy for a while in the rather rudimentary laboratory on the rooftop.

They returned to the lobby several hours later.

When Little Saya reappeared, she had a small medicine bottle filled with a light green liquid in her hand, which she handed directly to Athena.

Athena had absolutely no doubt about Little Saya and drank the potion Little Saya gave her without the slightest hesitation.

Little Saya also admired Athena's courage, nodding slightly and smiling: 'How does it taste?'

"It's a little sweet, and a little... sour. What kind of juice is this?" Athena asked, savoring the lingering taste on her tongue.

"I added a little plum juice, and it seems to be working well," Little Saya joked casually, before turning serious and saying, "This potion can suppress the fluctuations of Magic Power within your body."

With Athena's strength, controlling the fluctuations of her own Magic Power would not be difficult.

However, such control cannot be maintained at all times, and over time, oversights are inevitable.

Once Rosweisse realizes that Athena still possesses strength, she will naturally become suspicious, which could have unpredictable consequences for Qin Chu's plans.

Qin Chu has already decided to take action, Little Saya will naturally ensure that this operation goes smoothly and without any problems.

"The potion won't affect your use of Magic Power; it will only make it undetectable to others. As long as your strength hasn't broken through to the Demigod realm, no one will notice the problem."

"Furthermore, the potion has a side effect: it will make you pale, so that outsiders will immediately perceive that you are severely injured."

As expected, as Little Saya's words fell, Athena's complexion gradually changed from rosy to pale, especially her lips, which were almost completely devoid of color. It was as if even her face had become somewhat haggard, resembling someone who had not yet recovered from a serious illness.

"Also, on the way to the Port Algeciras, do not fly by yourself. Have Ekaterina take you the whole way," Little Saya added, making up for any possible loopholes in Qin Chu's arrangements.

Although Rosweisse has left the Imperial City, and Rosweisse former followers in the Church have been largely purged, no one can guarantee that there might still be some who have escaped.

If you're going to put on a show, you might as well go all the way.

Athena nodded, winked at Ekaterina, and then nestled into Ekaterina's arms.

Although Ekaterina's expression was somewhat strange, she did not hesitate for long. She wrapped her long arms around Athena's waist, nodded to Qin Chu, and then left the palace directly.

Come to think of it, even though they are two girls, they have a strange charm when they are close together.

Only after the two figures disappeared from sight did Qin Chu turn his gaze back to Carol. It was about time to resolve the issue of the Evil God's arm sealed beneath the Imperial Palace.

Qin Chu did not want to absorb too many Evil God's Remnant Limb into his body.

However, as the number of Evil God's Remnant Limb aggregated increased, its attraction to other fragments also became stronger.

That attraction was something that even Qin Chu's will could not sever.

After returning to the Imperial City, Qin Chu was able to suppress this impulse for several days, which was basically the limit.

Ekaterina and Athena's journey to the Port Algeciras would take several days, and to avoid arousing Rosweisse's suspicion, they could not use the Spatial Teleportation Magic Array.

These few days are a good opportunity for Qin Chu to handle matters in the Imperial City and also to act as a power bank for the Little Goddess of Holy Light, allowing her to recover some strength.

Carol understood Qin Chu's meaning and didn't say anything more, simply leading the way.

Sylph, Atris, and Little Saya also consciously followed behind Qin Chu.

Sylph was quite satisfied with this arrangement, but Atris was a little puzzled. After all, there were many other outstanding girls in the Hero's Palace, and she didn't understand why Qin Chu wanted her to come along alone.

Because her soul had been twisted, Atris's loyalty to Qin Chu was extraordinary; she would never question any decision Qin Chu made.

The Imperial City was bustling with noise at night.

The tranquility and elegance of the past are long gone.

The news that Wadsworth died in the war against the mysterious Evil God who had invaded the Skyvault Continent has gradually spread in recent days.

This is definitely good news for the remaining noble class.

The threat that had been looming over them was finally gone, and they no longer needed to worry about their lives.

Immediately afterwards, the ambitions of these nobles began to swell rapidly.

The emperor died.

The throne of the Orwell Empire is now vacant. Who will be able to sit in that position?

Are they those little brats left behind by Wadsworth?

Can a bunch of greenhorns really take control of the vast and beautiful lands of the Orwell Empire?

Come to think of it, the Wadsworth family has been in that position for thousands of years; isn't it about time for a change? Why can't it be me?

Driven by this Greed Desire, these surviving nobles began to move around with unprecedented frequency, contacting every force they could reach in order to make their power appear even stronger.

Among them, the one most capable of supporting him to sit on the throne is Qin Chu.

This Second-Generation Hero is now the Pope of the Holy Church, wielding all divine authority over the entire Skyvault Continent.

These days, countless nobles have flocked to the Hero's Palace hoping to meet Qin Chu, but all of them have been turned down.

Qin Chu also made his stance clear through Veronica.

He had absolutely no interest in the throne.

He didn't care who became the new emperor, and he would never participate in the competition for the throne.

On the other hand, Sylph's constant presence by Carol's side also conveyed another message: you may compete for the throne, but no one can harm Carol.

Princess Carol was once considered by the nobles as their biggest rival in the struggle for the throne. After all, Carol was a member of the current Hero's Party and had a very good relationship with Qin Chu. Once she gained Qin Chu's support, she would surely become the first empress of the Orwell Empire.

In recent days, the nobles have carried out countless assassination attempts against Carol, but killing Carol under Sylph's nose is simply impossible with the assassins under their command.

On the way to the Imperial Palace, you could see groups of people with anxious faces hurrying through the night.

A faint smell of blood seemed to permeate the air.

It seems that quite a few people have died in the Imperial City these past few days.

But these nobles are truly a bunch of fools.

Qin Chu was speechless. The matter wasn't even settled yet, and this group of people were already fighting to the death, with heads bleeding profusely.

In the eyes of these nobles, whoever controlled the Imperial City seemed to become the emperor; they seemed to have completely disregarded the issue of military power...

In this respect, Qin Chu had to admire Wadsworth.

This man's level of sensitivity is far beyond what these idiotic nobles can match.

Before he went completely mad, Wadsworth had already banished all his sons and daughters from the Imperial City... but the places where Wadsworth banished his children were quite interesting.

All the capable and resourceful sons were sent to the front-line army.

The war against Magic Creature is dangerous; you might die. But if you survive, you'll be highly regarded in the army, and your forces will instantly become powerful.

Even if these nobles controlled the Imperial City, they were powerless to resist the princes' armies once they attacked.

Even if these princes fight each other again, in the end, it will still be their own descendants who sit on the throne.

As for the sons and daughters who are not very capable, they can probably live a peaceful life in a remote small town.

This man, even on the verge of madness, was able to make such a decision; his willpower is absolutely terrifying.

Judging from the current situation, it seems that it won't be long before the Imperial City is once again Blood Rain... However, this has little to do with Qin Chu.

Given the current reputation of the Hero and the power of the Holy Church, no force dares to take action against the Church, not even those commoners who, for a piece of bread, an egg, or a lunch, have joined the Church and become believers in the Goddess.

"Phew, looks like Ileta's going to be busy again." Qin Chu suddenly smiled and said, "I wonder how Ileta, Big Saya and the others are doing. They haven't woken up for so long."

Perhaps it's because I've gotten used to having Big Saya and Angelica by my side, but now that they're both gone, I feel like something's missing.

Hearing this, Little Saya was slightly annoyed, but she understood Qin Chu's worries. Even with the World Tree's protection, Qin Chu would feel uneasy as long as he didn't see these women awaken. Although she felt a little jealous, she wouldn't show it at this time. She just snorted and said, "Ileta, my sister... cough cough, my younger sister, and Adelina, the other two shouldn't be awakening anytime soon."

"The World Tree's nourishment is a rare opportunity; perhaps they want to take advantage of this time to break free from the shackles of Demigod."

The Daughter of Death and the Pride Witch have been stuck at level 99 for a long time, Big Saya was once Demigod, so breaking through the barrier shouldn't be particularly difficult for them.

Qin Chu felt somewhat relieved, and chatting idly along the way, they unknowingly arrived at the Imperial Palace.

The once luxurious Imperial Palace is now in ruins.

There were no maids or guards in the palace; the emptiness was chilling, as if one could glimpse countless figures drifting like shadows under the moonlight.

In just a short period of time without anyone taking care of it, the entire Imperial Palace appears to have fallen into considerable disrepair.

This wasn't the first time Carol had seen the Imperial Palace in its current state, but each time she did, she couldn't help but feel a sense of desolation.

Shaking his head, Carol stopped thinking about these things and led Qin Chu straight to Wadsworth's palace, "Although Father has many palaces, this is the one he has lived in the longest, especially in the last year. Father has almost always lived here and rarely left."

"The location mentioned in your father's last words must be this place."

Qin Chu nodded slightly, and with a sweep of his divine sense, he had already sensed the location of the underground passage.

With a wave of his hand, he moved the bed where Wadsworth slept year-round to the side, and a burst of energy shot out from his fingertips, instantly cracking a floor tile and revealing a dark passage inside.

This is actually a magical mechanism.

Normally, without sufficient strength, one cannot even locate the magic mechanism, and even if one does find it, breaking it is by no means an easy task.

Unfortunately, for Qin Chu, whose strength has now reached the Demigod level, the mechanism left by Wadsworth could be broken with a flick of his finger.

"Carol, you stay here," Qin Chu instructed carefully.