The Succubus's Temptation (3)

"Candice, do you understand what I mean?"

Candice nodded with a bitter expression. She realized that she might have been too simplistic in her thinking. After all, it was an endless Void. The time spent traveling through the Void was definitely not calculated in days like normal human life. It might be calculated in months or even years.

"However, Horus and I can occasionally communicate through our minds across the boundless Void. Although I haven't received it yet, he is very satisfied with your gift. He asked me to convey his gratitude to you and said he would prepare a return gift for you," Qin Chu said, making it up on the spot.

But these nonsensical words suddenly brightened Candice's eyes, and her purple pupils became moist.

Her cheeks turned red, her breathing seemed a little rapid, and her beautifully curved chest was heaving quickly.

Lord Horus actually thanked her for the gift and was even preparing a return gift for her. At this moment, Candice's heart was filled with happiness.

Qin Chu felt a little guilty seeing that, and thought he should find an opportunity to appear in the form of Horus, and also prepare a gift.

Moreover, Candice's loyalty is also an issue that must be addressed.

Loyalty isn't a quantifiable statistic. Right now, the only way to get Candice to work for me is by using the fabricated identity of Horus to create a false impression, giving Candice a mysterious and sophisticated image, along with some rewards.

This method might work for a short time, but over time, Qin Chu's unease will only grow stronger.

After all, in the first playthrough, those he saved, his comrades-in-arms who shared life and death, could all stab him in the back. Only people like Saya, who couldn't live without him, Violet, who would go crazy if she were away from him, Antia, who was parasitic in his body, and Angelica, who was willing to sacrifice herself for him, could put Qin Chu at ease.

Candice in front of him was clearly not someone Qin Chu could reassure.

Qin Chu couldn't help but wonder, if someone offered Candice more benefits, Witches' Association immediately switch sides?

Therefore, it is necessary to test Candice's loyalty.

"Candice ..." Qin Chu began slowly.

"As you know, what Horus and I do is extremely secretive, extremely important, and involves a great deal of people, so we must ensure the absolute loyalty of every member who knows the truth."

Candice, looking somewhat flustered, quickly replied, "I am absolutely loyal to Lord Horus."

"Sorry, we don't easily trust others. If you've had the same experience as us, you'll also be suspicious of everything. You never know if the person walking past you is just a lackey of the Void, and such a person might very well stab you in the back."

Candice remained silent, a hint of sadness in her eyes.

It seems that the Hero and Horus have been betrayed by those they trusted, and have paid a very heavy price for it.

"Therefore, every member will undergo the most rigorous screening."

"Horus commissioned me to test you. If you pass the test, you can become one of our peripheral members, although personally, I don't want that," Qin Chu.

Test?

Candice gently bit her lower lip and answered without hesitation, "It's okay, I'm willing to accept any test."

"Your determination is admirable, but I still have to remind you that this is not an easy task. Even if you choose to withdraw during the test, I will not blame you," Qin Chu said.

Candice simply shook her head, then took a breath. "Let's begin."

A bottle of pink potion appeared in Qin Chu's palm and was placed on the counter.

Anyone who saw it at a glance would know that there was something strange about this bottle of pink potion.

"This is a potion, the Love That Topples Cities."

Qin Chu that he didn't really intend to let Candice drink the Love That Topples Cities; he was just testing it. After all, this potion was very precious, and Qin Chu planned to use it on someone more important and crucial.

Love That Topples Cities? I think I've heard of it. It seems to be a very high-end magic potion, and very few people can brew it.

"Drink it, and the man you once deeply loved will gradually be forgotten. You will forget his face, his name, his voice, and his place will be completely replaced by the potion's creator..."

"You will fall hopelessly in love with that man, willing to give everything for him, and you wouldn't hesitate even if he asked you to commit suicide. Likewise, you would never betray him in any way..."

"Apart from that, you will not be affected in any way."

"This is the magic potion, 'Love That Topples Cities Captivates,' Candice. Would you like to drink it?"

Candice's expression turned extremely strange. "You, a dignified Hero, actually... actually concocted something like this? You want me to fall in love with you? Sorry, that's impossible..."

Puff...

Qin Chu almost spat out his drink. He'd been rejected for no reason? To salvage his pitiful reputation, Qin Chu quickly said, "No, no, no, you misunderstood. I don't have the ability to concoct potions yet. This was concocted by Horus... Horus will only believe those who have drunk the Love That Topples Cities."

Was it crafted by Lord Horus?

That's true, such high-level potions are simply beyond the capabilities of current Hero; they don't have that ability.

Candice's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Was this really made by Lord Horus?" Candice asked, emphasizing the point.

Qin Chu turned the bottle around, and on one side of the bottle was a mark of the Eye of Horus. Candice knew that it was the symbol of Lord Horus.

"Hero Excellency, you said the only side effect of this potion is that I will fall in love with Lord Horus, and that it has no other effects, right?" Qin Chu nodded.

The next second, Candice grabbed the Love That Topples Cities in her small hand and, before Qin Chu could stop her, gulped it down in one go!

Second update delivered, third update coming soon.

Chapter 129 The Succubus's Temptation (3)

Watching Candice down a whole bottle of Love That Topples Cities as if it were vodka, Qin Chu's expression was very strange.

Generous!

This girl is so generous!

Qin Chu had only intended to test the waters slightly; if Candice were to actually drink the Love That Topples Cities, he would definitely stop her.

In his estimation, Candice would hesitate and ponder for a long time before slowly reaching out to take it.

That way, he'll have enough time to stop it.

Unexpectedly, when Candice heard that the potion was made by Horus, she didn't hesitate at all and didn't give Qin Chu a chance to react.

Candice finished the bottle in one gulp, her expression unchanged. She simply wiped the liquid from the corner of her mouth with her sleeve, slammed the bottle down on the table, and then stared at Qin Chu with wide, amethyst eyes. "Your Hero, is this alright?"

"Is this really a magic potion?"

"It's a bit sweet, which is a little different from what I expected."

Based on Ekaterina's experience, "Love That Topples Cities" is somewhat sweet.

As for regular potions, the smell... well, let's just say it's better to say that a latrine that's been sitting for over a decade smells better than a potion.

Those who can drink the potion can basically be considered warriors.

Candice gently shook her head, feeling that the potion's effects were beginning to take hold. Her head was spinning, she felt lightheaded, and her body seemed to be swaying.

His vision was also blurry, and Qin Chu in front of him seemed to have turned into a phantom, with several phantoms appearing all at once.

Hmm.

Suddenly, I realized that this Hero in front of me wasn't so bad after all.

Although he wasn't exactly handsome, he was certainly not bad-looking; he was the kind of person whose appearance grew on you. Moreover, he didn't have the arrogance that came with the noble status of Hero; he was quite peaceful. He was also very talented, as his aura had become much stronger in a short period of time.

Surely the Hero of today are no less capable than I am?

Of course, compared to Lord Horus, this Hero is still far inferior.

Candice found the thought that was surfacing in her mind rather strange...

She's a very clever woman; anyone who can infiltrate and become a spy is definitely not a fool.

Saya once said that this woman had the appearance of Witch, inherited the bloodline of the human powerhouse, the Holy Knights Order, and also had the bloodline of the Succubus queen. Candice could be said to have perfectly combined the best genes of her father and mother.

Even without formal education or formal training, Candice has achieved her current strength solely through her instincts, talent, and the occasional collection of fragmented magic books.

If Candice were an idiot, she could never have done that.

Furthermore, she was a magician herself, and while she wasn't an expert in potions, she at least had some understanding of them. Moreover, she knew perfectly well what she had ingested...

Her mind was hazy and confused, but Candice's thoughts became exceptionally clear at this moment.

She keenly sensed that she had suddenly developed a slight liking for the Hero.

She was completely devoted to Lord Horus and it was impossible for her to suddenly develop feelings for another man; Candice was very confident in this regard.

Candice felt only respect for the Hero before her, acknowledging that Hero was remarkable for being able to stand on equal footing with Lord Horus, but nothing more. Even though the Hero was younger than Lord Horus, Candice's feelings remained unchanged.

He was even somewhat dissatisfied that the Hero, who was younger than him, was actually his elder.

From initial respect tinged with dissatisfaction to suddenly developing some goodwill? Impossible. Humans are complex beings, and human emotions cannot change so drastically in such a short period of time.

Could it be...? Candice's pupils suddenly contracted.

Is the Hero the one who crafts the potion of love that Love That Topples Cities?

It has to be said that Candice is frighteningly perceptive. This is evident from her immediate decision to betray the Magic Creature with almost no hesitation. She is a woman who acts decisively and swiftly.

A sudden thought welled up within Candice, igniting a surge of intense Wrath within her. If this potion truly was concocted by Qin Chu, then should she forget Lord Horus and fall in love with him instead?

This bastard, what does he think he is?

In fact, Candice's guess was very close to the truth: these Love That Topples Cities were stolen by Qin Chu from Saint Rosweisse's boudoir... cough cough, he took them.

However, Saya collected Qin Chu's blood and hair and made a series of modifications. Because she used materials from Qin Chu's body, and Saya and Qin Chu were symbiotic, the creator had changed from Rosweisse to Qin Chu.

In her Wrath, Candice felt an urge to take action... but Candice quickly sensed something was amiss.

If the Love That Topples Cities Potion is truly as Qin Chu says, then when the potion takes effect and she begins to feel affection for Qin Chu, she will gradually forget Horus's existence, Horus appearance, his voice... and she will absolutely not feel Wrath towards Qin Chu.

However, this did not happen.

She remembers everything clearly.

Could it be that the potion has expired?

Impossible. Candice could sense from the potion that it was brimming with Magic Power; it couldn't possibly be expired.

Candice was somewhat suspicious.

His gaze unconsciously fell on Qin Chu. Because he had done something wrong, Qin Chu lowered his eyes and leaned back instinctively.

Candice's lips suddenly curved into a smile. If you looked closely, you would see that Horus looked to be seventeen or eighteen years old, seemingly a little younger than the Hero, but their figures and outlines were strangely similar.

Her body leaned back unconsciously, her fingers tracing the wine glass, and the gesture of supporting her chin with both hands when they last met... the two figures overlapped in Candice's mind.

Some people, even if they change their appearance, will still inadvertently reveal themselves through certain subconscious little actions.

If Qin Chu was the one who brewed the potion, then she should have already begun to gradually forget Horus's existence; if Lord Horus was the one who brewed it, then it's impossible for her to suddenly develop feelings for Qin Chu.

Therefore, there is only one possibility.

Of course, she still needed to double-check.

"Lord Horus, am I qualified now?" Candice asked abruptly.

"Of course..." Qin Chu answered subconsciously, but realized something was wrong as soon as he said it, "Ahem, I mean, Horus will definitely think you're qualified."

I have a feeling this scene has happened before.

"Yes, he'll definitely be very satisfied," Qin Chu emphasized.

Candice seemed finally at ease, placing her delicate white hands on her firm chest as if trying to calm her inner turmoil.

Then Candice's alluring upper body slowly leaned against the counter, her head so close that Qin Chu could almost smell the fragrance emanating from Candice hair.

Because of this particular pose, Candice's back and hips extended into a beautiful and alluring curve, and the fabric of her purple dress neckline naturally fell down due to gravity.

Without realizing it, Qin Chu would catch glimpses of things he shouldn't have seen.

This made Qin Chu a little flustered. Whether he was Hero or Horus, he had to maintain his image in front of Candice and not let anyone see through his disguise.

His gaze involuntarily drifted to one side.

Candice's Adam's apple bobbed slightly. At this moment, she exuded an astonishing charm. Her slightly dazed face and her watery eyes were incredibly alluring.

She truly lives up to her reputation as having the blood of Succubus queen.

If this woman really wanted to seduce any man, I doubt any of them could resist.

"It's getting late, I think I should go... Oh, right, also, try to notify Ramon and have Ramon harass the human borders for a while."

"No need to attack relentlessly, just keep the border fighting going," Qin Chu quickly instructed.

As long as humans constantly feel the threat of Magic Creature, his status as Hero will rise higher and higher, and he will also become safer and safer.

After saying a few words, Qin Chu put down his wine glass and tried to leave.

But before he could stand up, a pair of soft hands grabbed his.

"Miss Candice, what's wrong...?"