Dear, It's Time to Take Your Medicine!

Though he sneered disdainfully in his heart, none of it showed on his face. He still wore a broad smile. "Is that so? But I don't like Rosweisse. Compared to her, I prefer Miss Maid..."

Anjelica's face flushed crimson at once. The emotions she had so painstakingly settled immediately churned violently again.

She shot Qin Chu a shy glare. "Hero, you're teasing me again. I need to hurry and help you change. There are so many important people waiting; we can't keep them waiting too long..."

That was right. She absolutely could not let the Hero's words make her heart stir. She and the Hero belonged to two entirely different worlds. She could not cling to impractical fantasies.

Qin Chu also stopped while he was ahead and did not continue teasing her.

With Anjelica attending to him, Qin Chu changed into a fitted yet elaborate tailcoat knight's uniform.

A scene he had once experienced played out again, but Qin Chu's state of mind was now completely different.

The banquet hall glittered with lights and wine. Exquisite pastries and carefully mixed drinks with flavors balanced to perfection were neatly arranged on shelves. There was no way all this food would be eaten; whatever remained would be thrown away.

The orchestra played soothing music as Qin Chu wore a face full of false warmth, humoring the nobles, royalty, and clergy who enthusiastically welcomed him.

The Hero's status was immensely important. Everyone wanted to build a good relationship with him. If this Hero truly could wipe out the Demonic Beasts and bring peace to the world, then those close to him would naturally seize greater benefits after the war.

Rosweisse stayed by Qin Chu's side the entire time, eagerly introducing the identities of the nobles to him. Though the two had no relationship whatsoever, this woman deliberately created an illusion of intimacy. To outsiders, she looked every bit like the Hero's girlfriend, using it to elevate her own status.

Watching those people's friendly and passionate faces, Qin Chu sneered inwardly. He would never forget the smug, arrogant expressions they had worn when they executed him in his first life.

He would not let a single one of them go.

After several rounds of wine, three people gathered around Qin Chu: Wadsworth, Emperor of the Orwell Empire, whose burly frame resembled a savage beast and who still wore military attire even at a banquet; Augustus, Pope of the Holy Church, clad in a pure white robe and resembling a kindly old man; and Saint Monica, leader of the Earth Mother Goddess Church, dignified and noble, the perfect embodiment of a mature beauty and brimming with a sense of tolerance.

Having lived through his first life, Qin Chu naturally knew what these people wanted.

"Hero, tomorrow, we hope you can make a public declaration before all the people in the Imperial City..." Wadsworth said with a smile. "The Demonic Beasts' attacks have been rather fierce lately. The soldiers at the front have suffered grievous casualties, and the people are trembling with fear. A public appearance by the Hero would help raise morale."

Qin Chu took a sip of red wine from his goblet. "Your Majesty... I don't think I've agreed to fight the Demonic Beasts yet, have I?"

Huh?

That single sentence stunned Wadsworth, Augustus, and Saint Monica.

That was not right.

Wasn't fighting Demonic Beasts the Hero's duty?

Otherwise, why had they gone to such great lengths to summon the Hero here?

As for what the Hero himself wanted, that was not important.

What mattered was that you were the Hero, so you had to help them fight the Demonic Beasts.

"Hero, what do you mean by that?" Wadsworth asked suspiciously.

"I mean, Demonic Beasts are dangerous, aren't they? Why should I risk my life to help you fight them? What benefit is there for me?" Qin Chu raised an eyebrow.

So he was asking for benefits.

The three of them immediately relaxed. That was simple. Whether it was money or beautiful women, neither was a problem for them, so long as it did not affect their power.

"Hero, there is no need to worry about that. On Skyvault Continent, you will receive the highest standard of treatment. Your monthly salary will be one hundred thousand Mana. If there is anything else you want, please feel free to ask. My Orwell Empire is vast and rich in resources. We can fulfill any request you have."

Qin Chu suddenly looked a little embarrassed. "Ahem, thank you, Your Majesty, but this isn't about money. I'm not someone who loves money... It's just... ahem, well..."

"You all understand. I'm twenty-three this year, and I still don't have a good match by my side. Fighting Demonic Beasts is something that could get me killed at any moment. I can't die without even having a wife, right... There's an old saying in my hometown: among the three forms of unfilial conduct, having no descendants is the greatest. You understand what I mean, right?"

The meaning was obvious. You had to give him a wife!

Augustus and Wadsworth both showed the knowing smiles of men. This Hero was quite straightforward. He did not love money; he loved women.

Men, after all. Understandable, understandable...

Saint Monica, standing nearby, blushed faintly and gave a light spit.

The entire banquet hall had already been quiet. Everyone's attention was focused on the Hero and these great figures. Naturally, Qin Chu's words were heard loud and clear.

This world was relatively open-minded, and no one felt there was anything wrong with the Hero's request.

In an instant, everyone looked at Rosweisse.

Was the Hero about to propose to Rosweisse?

It could not possibly be anyone else, could it? After all, Rosweisse was so beautiful, elegant, and holy, and her personality was so gentle that even girls could not help but be moved by her.

She was also the Holy See's Saintess, with an exalted status.

The two had acted quite intimate before, and even the Divine Oracle said that Rosweisse was the Hero's lover.

The two were simply a match made in heaven. Some noble young ladies could not help feeling envious. Marrying the Hero would naturally send one's status soaring like a rising tide. Unfortunately, they had no chance now.

Rosweisse froze for a moment, then her entire face immediately turned red.

Yet inside, she was viciously cursing without end.

That bastard Qin Chu—was he actually going to publicly propose to her at a time like this?

Being publicly proposed to by the Hero in front of so many important people would greatly satisfy her vanity.

But what kind of joke was this? She did not want to marry Qin Chu. Her body and her heart belonged to Lord Jello. She absolutely could not allow another man to lay a finger on her, not even if he was the Hero.

Was this man trying to use outside pressure and the atmosphere to force her to submit?

Wadsworth burst into hearty laughter and slapped Qin Chu's shoulder. He was a powerhouse with strength comparable to the Grand Sage's, a War God. Although he had tried very hard to restrain the force in his hand, Qin Chu still felt a sharp pain and grimaced.

Stop slapping me. I'm going to fall apart.

"Ha ha ha, so Hero is a man of temperament as well. Good, good, I like that... In that case, I shall grant your request. This hall is filled with beauties: princesses of the royal family, even my most beloved youngest daughter is here, along with daughters of noble houses and nuns from the church. Whichever one catches your eye, go right ahead. I will bestow marriage upon you. I doubt any young lady would refuse the Hero's proposal..."

At a glance, he seemed like a forthright, bold man.

But in truth, his mind was meticulous.

He had even deliberately mentioned that his youngest daughter was here. Perhaps he truly hoped Qin Chu would propose to his daughter, so he could bind the Hero firmly to the royal family's chariot. It would also be of great benefit in stabilizing imperial power.

Upon hearing this, the eyes of several noble young ladies suddenly lit up.

Without needing their fathers to urge them, they immediately straightened their backs and displayed their graceful figures as much as possible. Some even secretly loosened their collars, revealing swaths of snowy skin to draw the Hero's gaze.

Other nobles stomped their feet and beat their chests, regretting not bringing their daughters. Even if the chance was slim, at least there would have been a chance.

The moment Wadsworth finished speaking, Qin Chu walked straight toward Rosweisse.

Natia frowned slightly, her expression somewhat strange.

Anjelica let out a faint sigh. So the Hero really was going to be with the Saintess.

As for Rosweisse, her lovely face grew redder and redder. Her small hands gently kneaded the hem of her clothes, making her appear deeply shy. She had already prepared her words: first, she would say it was her honor, but because she cared for the people, she could not accept her own happiness while the Demonic Beasts remained. Therefore, she could not agree to the Hero immediately.

After the threat of the Demonic Beasts had been resolved, she would consider marrying the Hero. Then she would have several years to plan how to kill him. She would never allow her pure body to be defiled by this bastard.

Her face bore a smile of shyness and happiness intertwined. The footsteps came closer and closer. Qin Chu had already reached her, even extending his right hand.

Rosweisse instinctively reached out her hand, ready to say the words she had prepared.

But at that moment, Qin Chu suddenly sidestepped, avoiding Rosweisse's little hand. He took a fierce step forward and seized the delicate hand of Anjelica, the maid standing behind Rosweisse.

"Beautiful lady, marry me..."

"Eh... Eh? Ehh?! How could this happen?"

Anjelica froze completely, having no idea how she should react.

Rosweisse's entire body stiffened in place. Her outstretched hand could neither be lowered nor kept in its current position.

Her face was instantly shrouded in a dense gloom.

Her body trembled violently from intense fury and hatred.

Th-this damned bastard—he was not proposing to her?

How... how dared he?

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She Was a Bad Woman

In an instant, the entire banquet hall fell deathly silent.

People's preferences could not be lumped together!

Some liked Rosweisse's holiness; some liked a princess's nobility...

Some liked older sisters...

There were also some perverted lolicons...

And those with heavier tastes might even choose Saint Monica, leader of the Earth Mother Goddess Church. After all, in the eyes of people who liked mature women, Saint Monica's charm was absolutely boundless.

Yet Qin Chu had set his sights on an inconspicuous, lowly maid. Was there really nothing wrong with this Hero's brain?

Although Anjelica had a good face and figure, her status was far too low. She simply was not a match for the Hero.

Even Wadsworth, Augustus, and Saint Monica had no idea how they should react.

And this scene was even more like a vicious slap across the face of Rosweisse, who had long been prepared to reject Qin Chu.

In that instant, Rosweisse only felt a rush of heat surge upward, leaving her cheeks burning with pain.

Her slender hands clenched instinctively. Her beautifully manicured nails nearly drilled into the flesh of her palms. Her body shuddered, and her beautiful pupils dilated sharply.

Rosweisse did not like Qin Chu. From the first moment she saw this man, he had made her physically sick. Marrying Qin Chu was even more utterly impossible.

Even riding in the same carriage as Qin Chu and breathing the same air made Rosweisse nauseous. She had already prepared a suitable reason to reject him.

But she could refuse Qin Chu, while absolutely not allowing Qin Chu to propose to someone other than her.

For an instant, that beautiful face even looked somewhat ferocious and twisted.

The strange silence lasted for several full seconds before the hall erupted into an uproar.

The noble young ladies around them gathered together and whispered among themselves. Their gazes occasionally fell on Qin Chu, Anjelica, and Rosweisse, their eyes filled with suspicion.

Hadn't the Divine Oracle said that the Saintess would be the Hero's fated lover? Then why had the Hero chosen a maid?

Could it be that Rosweisse was not the true Saintess at all, and Anjelica was?

Though there was no basis for it, and no young lady was reckless enough to voice her doubts aloud, the seeds of suspicion had already been planted, waiting to take root and sprout.

Those chattering voices sounded like mockery directed at Rosweisse.

If Rosweisse had merely felt disgust and revulsion toward Qin Chu before, it had now become hatred and resentment.

On the other side, Natia's expression was equally strange, carrying traces of surprise, curiosity, and a tiny bit of jealousy.

Anjelica was also deeply shocked that she had been chosen. Her face was red, and the suspicious looks cast at her from every direction made her panic. It had been a long time since she had been watched like this.

With her little hand held by Qin Chu, it felt as if a current had passed through her fingertips, leaving even her body inexplicably numb. The man's hand was warm, driving away the cold and pain in her body. It seemed to carry a reassuring warmth.

Touch of Lust began working once again, and a powerful impulse surged up from the depths of Anjelica's heart.

Her small mouth parted slightly, her eyes turned languid, and the strange reactions in her body combined with the sudden panic left Anjelica unable to answer for a moment.

Qin Chu merely smiled faintly, his voice as gentle as ever. "Gentle and beautiful lady, would you marry me?"

Gulp...

Anjelica's throat moved. Just as Qin Chu had expected, although Anjelica had been deceived by Rosweisse once, that did not mean Anjelica was foolish.

After the brief shock, Anjelica quickly calmed down. She keenly realized that this was an opportunity to escape Rosweisse's clutches.

Even if this man only desired her body, as long as she could break free from Rosweisse's control and no longer suffer that humiliation, bullying, beating, and torment, Anjelica would be willing to offer him her virgin body tonight...

Her mind and body had both reached the brink of collapse. Like someone about to drown, Anjelica desperately wanted to grasp that lifesaving straw. She was willing to gamble on this!

After taking a deep breath, Anjelica gathered every bit of courage she had. Her soft pink lips parted gently. "I... I am will..."

"No, I don't agree..."

At that moment, a slightly shrill voice suddenly rang out from beside them.

It was Rosweisse.

That peerlessly beautiful face was still faintly twisted. Her tender cheeks alternated between red and white, her eyes opened so wide that the corners looked ready to split.

Deep within those eyes lay buried fury and hatred.

Qin Chu finally straightened up. His eyes narrowed into slits as he glanced at Rosweisse, a curve lifting at the corner of his mouth. "Oh? Why does the Saintess not agree?"

"My proposal to Anjelica has nothing to do with you, Saintess, does it?"

Gulp...