Kill the Body and Crush the Spirit / Karthus the Death Knight

"I'm a stranger... uh, from another world, suddenly arriving in this unfamiliar place. If you guys are kind to me and take care of me, I'll be very grateful, and then I'll treat you guys as my best brothers and my best comrades-in-arms. I might even fall in love with one of the female members of the Hero's Party."

In particular, the effect was even better for Qin Chu, who used to be a homebody who stayed at home all day.

"After using me to eliminate Magic Creature and draining me of my value, they'll stab me in the back when I'm completely unprepared..."

Benson's eyes widened, his body trembling violently. How did this man know all this?

This information was known only to members of the Hero's Party; they never told anyone else. Could it be that there's a mole within the Hero's Party?

It doesn't matter if I die, Rosweisse I must not fall into the clutches of this terrible man.

Benson could no longer hold back and, under the protection of the Pseudo-Absolute Defense, suddenly opened the Message Magic scroll.

One hand pressed against his ear, and he roared loudly:

"Rosweisse, be careful of Qin Chu, he's a devil..."

"He already knows everything..."

Qin Chu remained unmoved, a smile playing on his lips, looking at Benson as if he were a clown.

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Chapter 91 Killing someone by destroying their spirit

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Qin Chu made no attempt to stop Benson; to him, Benson was just a maggot he could crush at any moment.

If it weren't for the need to absorb the rapidly recovering Battle Qi within Benson's body under the Pseudo-Absolute Defense, and if it weren't for wanting Benson to experience the most intense pain and despair, he would have killed Benson long ago.

It would be such a waste not to play with such a toy properly.

The cat plays with the mouse because the cat has an absolute and overwhelming advantage over the mouse.

The villain dies because he talks too much, simply because he wasn't strong enough or well-prepared.

Hearing Benson's roar, Qin Chu's smile grew even brighter.

After shouting those words, Benson seemed to have exhausted himself, panting heavily. He didn't care that blood was gushing from his stomach. He was fainting from blood loss, and he didn't care that he was getting closer and closer to death. Even if he died, as long as he could protect Rosweisse, that would be enough.

He looked at Qin Chu with a smug look in his eyes. This Hero was doomed; his comrades would never let him go.

Benson was surprised to find that there was no fear on Qin Chu's face, only mockery.

The news has already spread, how can he still be laughing?

A few seconds passed, and Benson's smug expression gradually stiffened; he hadn't heard a response from Rosweisse.

His neck creaked as if it were rusty as he looked at the scroll lying on the ground beside him. His pupils suddenly contracted; the scroll hadn't been activated at all.

"Sorry, the area is completely sealed off; no Message Magic can get out," Qin Chu said lightly, shrugging.

This is the masterpiece of the Witch Saya.

With Saya's current level, although she can't sustain a prolonged, high-intensity battle, she can still seal off the surrounding area.

Please, knowing that this world has telephone-like Message Magic, and that Rosweisse and Benson also use this magic to communicate, how could Qin Chu not prepare in advance?

Benson's every move was as ridiculous as a clown's.

Benson's heart pounded violently, as if it were being squeezed tightly; the enemy's terrifying power was constantly pushing the limits.

"If you kill me, aren't you afraid my comrades will find out and retaliate?" Benson asked, panting heavily.

Qin Chu said calmly, "Please, it was Ramon who killed you. What does that have to do with me, Hero?"

"Don't try to pin this on me; I'm innocent."

"Furthermore, an investigation? How do you investigate? Investigate fingerprints? That technology doesn't exist in this world. Investigate the murder weapon? Sorry, the ice pick has already been melted by your blood..."

"Rosweisse, Ekaterina, Natia all know you were attacked by Ramon... Do you think their testimonies are enough?"

"Ramon will also go around telling everyone that he killed you."

"By the way, don't you think that your death would benefit many people?"

"I devoured you and gained power."

"Ramon will take the blame for Benson's death again, which will greatly elevate his status among Magic Creature. I've gained another very useful tool... no, a tool demon..."

"It's a win-win situation."

Qin Chu's smile made Benson tremble. This man had meticulously planned everything, leaving no flaws. All suspicions against him would be washed away, leaving only his innocence.

Even if he were to kill himself, he would still return to the Oville Imperial City as Hero revered by all, without a single stain on his reputation.

This person is terrifying.

Benson sat on the ground, staring at Qin Chu with hateful eyes; he had not yet lost hope.

One hour is the limit that the Pseudo-Absolute Defense can withstand. As long as his companions can arrive before then, they can still expose Qin Chu's true colors.

"Are you thinking that if you can just hold out for an hour, someone might come to rescue you, and then people will know my true colors?"

Benson's lips twitched; this wretched man knew every thought in his mind.

"Although I really wanted to tell you, none of them could get here within an hour. Oh, sorry I already told you."

Qin Chu smiled slightly, intending to crush his body and hope bit by bit. "However, you don't really think your Absolute Defense can save your life, do you?"

"The Pseudo-Absolute Defense has a fatal flaw, and I think you should know that better than I do, right?"

Benson had originally planned to remain unmoved no matter what Qin Chu said and quietly wait for an hour. Although the Battle Qi he recovered within his Absolute Defense would be plundered by Qin Chu, his physical strength was still recovering.

His face had been grim and somber, but upon hearing Qin Chu's words, Benson's expression changed drastically, and he couldn't help but shout, "You, how did you know?"

The Pseudo-Absolute Defense has a fatal weakness, a fact that even the members of the Hero's Party were unaware of. How did Qin Chu find out about it?

The next second, Benson hurriedly tried to get up from the ground and escape from his current location.

But it was too late.

Qin Chu lightly touched the ground with his toes, and a surge of Magic Power instantly permeated the area.

The earth trembled violently!

With a soft "poof, "Benson 'Benson body, piercing him straight through from below.

The Pseudo-Absolute Defense was breached instantly.

Indeed, this power has a near-perfect effect. Its super-strong defense can block attacks from all directions, including from the front, back, left, right, and even the sky. Coupled with its amazing self-recovery ability, it is worthy of being a power that is infinitely close to Transcendent Authority. However, the stronger the effect, the more obvious the drawback.

Pseudo- Absolute Defense; unable to intercept attacks originating from below.

"Ouch..."

A tearing pain.

Benson's mouth opened wide enough to fit an egg, and he let out an extremely eerie howl.

His body hung like a piece of old cured meat on a thick, long thorn, with bright red blood gushing out from behind him, staining the entire thorn red.

Like a worm slowly wriggling, the unprecedented pain made Benson even want to die.

It hurts so much.

Although it was something he had done himself, Qin Chu still felt a chill run down his spine for some reason.

He walked leisurely to Benson, appearing very patient, like an elegant poet who, despite treading on muddy pools of blood, never lost the dignity of a gentleman.

A black notebook appeared in his hand.

Those were Rosweisse's diaries, nine in total, each recording Rosweisse's true thoughts and malice towards her nine companions.

To kill someone, you must first destroy their spirit.

He waved the notebook in front of Benson's eyes. "Here, this is Rosweisse's diary. You can see Rosweisse's handwriting, right? I went through a lot of trouble to get this from Rosweisse. You love Rosweisse deeply, don't you? Do you want to know Rosweisse's true feelings towards you?"

Benson's consciousness was fading in waves. The severe blood loss had blurred his vision, and in his daze, he could already see death beckoning to him. The days when he fought alongside Rosweisse, the First-Generation Hero, and other teammates began to appear before his eyes. Those times were so warm and precious.

But after hearing Qin Chu's words, a glimmer of light suddenly appeared in his pale eyes, and then he began to shake his head vigorously.

"No..."

Qin Chu nodded with satisfaction. "Ah, dear Mr. Benson, I knew you'd be eager to know what Rosweisse thinks of you!"

He sighed, opened the diary, and whispered in Benson's ear in a gentle and tranquil voice, "You seem to be in a bit of a predicament right now, so I'll read it to you. Isn't that thoughtful of me?"

Benson's body writhed as if he were going mad, his eyes filled with pleading. He knew he was doomed; his Absolute Defense had been breached, and his life might end in a few minutes. But before he died, he didn't want to endure any more despair and sorrow. He begged Qin Chu, hoping to awaken any remaining kindness deep within Qin Chu's heart.

Benson had no idea that Qin Chu's inner kindness had vanished completely the moment he was torn to pieces...

Qin Chu began, somewhat exaggeratedly imitating the tone of Rosweisse from the diary:

"Benson is spying on me again... Ugh... How disgusting! I'm getting goosebumps. He's so ugly, with a dirty, unkempt beard. It's disgusting. I can't stand it anymore. Maintaining a smile in front of this guy is torture. My face is cramping up so badly."

"My God, how dare he come up and talk to me? Doesn't he know he stinks? How often does this guy even shower? Can you please stay away? What are you trying to do, acting like a peacock in front of me?"

"Ronald told me Benson likes me? Please, do you think I wouldn't see that? But who is Benson? How dare he like me? Who gave him the courage? I like... no, I deeply love... but Lord Jello, what is he? What right does he have to compare with Lord Jello? He's not even worthy to carry Jello's shoes..."

"Well, forget it, forget it, this saintess won't hold it against him. Although he's just an ordinary, confident fool, he's quite obedient. He's willing to do whatever I ask him to do, so I'll reluctantly be a little nicer to him. After all, there aren't many good people like him... I mean, easy-going people..."

"Jello is dead, and he actually came to comfort me? Can't he just get lost? So annoying, so annoying, so annoying... Why wasn't it Benson who died...? Does he think he can take advantage of me when I'm sad and depressed? Don't dream about it. He only makes me feel physically uncomfortable. I feel like throwing up. Even if every man in the world died, I wouldn't want him..."

Benson's body convulsed nervously; he could no longer feel physical pain, and the trauma to his soul left Benson utterly hopeless and numb.

Did he not know that Rosweisse loved Jello? He knew he had no hope, but he still longed to be by Rosweisse's side, to be her friend, her partner, her older brother...

Hehehe... Hahahaha...

That's insane.

Squeak squeak...

His throat was filled with blood and froth, and Benson let out a strange laugh as his body writhed in an extremely bizarre way.

"Are you satisfied with humiliating me like this?" Benson's voice was almost inaudible, each word sounding extremely difficult.

Qin Chu had an exaggerated smile on his face, "It's awesome!"

Benson coughed up blood. He pulled a small crossbow from his pocket, his last resort, and aimed it at Qin Chu...

We can't let this guy hurt Rosweisse; he'll definitely torture her in a very cruel way...

Qin Chu's eyes held no pity, only vengeful pleasure. He didn't even move, watching Benson's actions with a straight face. "Benson, you're such a pathetic wretch!"

Just as Benson's finger was about to pull the trigger, a burst of fire suddenly appeared from behind, and with a soft thud, Benson's arm was severed.

Looking at Ekaterina standing obediently beside Qin Chu, Benson had an indescribable expression on his face; he didn't even have the strength to be shocked.

Had Ekaterina already been bribed by Qin Chu?

"Ekaterina, you have betrayed your comrades." Benson's voice was so weak it was almost inaudible.

"Betrayal?" Ekaterina gently shook her head, her full, firm body nestled against Qin Chu: "My only master is Qin Chu. As for you... are we really that close?"

Saya completely sealed off and isolated the area; to outsiders, it appeared as a dense mass of darkness. Fearless, he smiled and whispered the most devastating bombshell in Benson's ear in the gentlest of tones:

"Hey, I have another piece of news for you!"

"I've returned from seven years in the future. You had already succeeded... I joined forces with the Dark Witch and turned back time. I know everything you and every one of you have to do."

"This time, it won't happen again!"

Rewind time, the Dark Witch?

Benson's eyes instantly went blank... Hahaha, so this is the enemy they've been facing?

A talented Hero and Dark Witch have joined forces?

Benson was left with only endless despair. In his daze, he saw Rosweisse and the fate of all his other companions. Accompanied by Qin Chu's nightmarish voice, all light disappeared from Benson's eyes, and all his hopes were buried.

In the last instant before his consciousness faded, he heard Qin Chu's voice, more cruel than that of a devil:

"Next up is Rosweisse!"

Stimulated by those words, Benson's body trembled violently. He stretched out his remaining hand with all his might, as if trying to scratch Qin Chu's face, but when the arm was halfway out, it lost all strength and suddenly fell to its side!

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Chapter 92 Death Knight Karthus