Athena's Sacrifice (4)

Qin Chu instinctively tried to pull his hand away, but Candice held on tightly, her teary eyes looking at Qin Chu with such a pitiful expression that Qin Chu couldn't help but feel a little soft-hearted.

"Hero Excellency, I know Lord Horus is currently in the Void, but aren't you able to contact him? Could I speak with Lord Horus? I long to hear his voice," Candice pleaded.

Candice's behavior surprised Qin Chu. The last time this Succubus asked him to give a necklace to Horus, he thought Candice was just trying to curry favor with Horus.

After all, how many cases of love at first sight are there in this world?

But judging from Candice's appearance now, it seems this woman has truly fallen for Horus.

He'd fallen for his fake identity... What... what was this all about? For a moment, Qin Chu felt an immense headache coming on.

What troubled Qin Chu even more was that Horus didn't even exist. How could he contact Horus? Was he supposed to talk to himself?

However, this was an appearance he absolutely could not show in front of Candice. Qin Chu quickly composed himself and said, "Miss Candice, as you know, Horus is currently in the Void, and contacting him is not an easy task."

Candice's face showed obvious disappointment, an expression that even made Qin Chu feel a strong sense of guilt. Oh dear, had he gone too far this time? How was he going to explain the truth to Candice later?

Are you suggesting we say Horus died in battle in the Void, and then find someone more suitable?

No wonder this woman is heartbroken.

"I see. Well then... Your Hero, do you still have the potion from earlier?"

Yes, I do. So what?

"Give me a few more bottles..."

"Huh?" Qin Chu wondered if he had misheard.

"I said give me a few more bottles."

"No, no, one bottle is enough. I think Horus already knows about your loyalty to him." Qin Chu kept shaking his head.

The Love That Topples Cities is very precious. He only had four bottles left. Qin Chu was already heartbroken that Candice had drunk one of them, and he absolutely couldn't waste any more.

"No, this is not to prove loyalty; I want to prove my love for Lord Horus."

"Hero Excellency, you may not know, but I have fallen deeply in love with Lord Horus since the first time I saw him," Candice said, her eyes fixed on Qin Chu with deep affection.

Qin Chu felt his heart skip a beat for no apparent reason.

"But Horus only uses you as a tool, you know that yourself, right?" Qin Chu's fingers unconsciously clenched as he slowly spoke, a strong sense of self-loathing welling up inside him.

Candice noticed Qin Chu's reaction, and with a gentle smile, she quickly gave her answer, "I know."

"How much do you really know about him? He might be deceiving you."

"I know that too."

Candice laughed, a very twisted and distorted smile:

Even if they're using me, even if they're deceiving me, I don't care.

"I've gotten used to being lied to..." Candice placed her small hand on her heart, a sad smile on her face, "When I was very young, my father tricked me into going hunting in the forest, then abandoned me there and left without looking back..."

"My mother lied to me, saying that she would accept me as her daughter if I provided information to the Magic Creature, but I know that she only saw me as a disgrace."

"Ramon lied to me, saying that as long as I served him, he would be my backer and help me gain recognition among the Magic Creature, but I knew he just wanted a convenient source of information."

"Everyone around me is using me, they're deceiving me... My life is full of lies."

This is a very tragic girl.

Growing up in an environment of contempt and disgust, being deceived, fooled, and exploited from a young age, must have been incredibly depressing.

Just like I used to be, I was manipulated by others.

Qin Chu stopped, a hint of pity even in his eyes.

If it were me, living in such a terrible environment at such a young age, I probably wouldn't have been able to endure it long ago.

"I've gotten used to it, but my heart is still full of expectation and hope. It's just a pity that these expectations and hopes have only been dashed time and time again, and I've gained nothing."

"In my parents' eyes, I was a dirty bastard. I heard my father and mother say more than once, 'If only I had never been born.'"

"In the eyes of Magic Creature, they are lowly hybrids with human blood flowing through their veins..."

"In the eyes of humans, I am a monster with Magic Creature blood flowing through my veins..."

"There is no place for me in this world, only Lord Horus, who needs me."

"Although Lord Horus was only using me, he's different from my parents and Ramon and the others. You might not know, but when we first met, Lord Horus gave me a magic spell. It was Transcendent Magic spell, you know, a very precious thing, right?"

"Although this might make me seem cheap, I don't know if it counts as good quality at a low price," she said, making a self-deprecating remark.

"But that was the first gift I ever received in my life." Candice's smile became somewhat happy. Even if it was a form of manipulation, even if it was a false deception, she didn't care. As long as she received some response, she would be satisfied.

Yet, she never received this small request from anyone, neither her father, mother, nor even the Magic Creature.

This terrible environment and morbid expectations fostered Candice's almost twisted personality; she was willing to rush towards even the slightest bit of tenderness like a moth.

"So, I also wanted to repay Lord Horus in some way, which is why I chose that cheap necklace. It's very inexpensive and doesn't deserve Lord Horus, does it? Hero, why don't you return the necklace to me? I would be very sad if Lord Horus threw it away." Candice seemed a little scared.

For a moment, Qin Chu felt an urge to tell Candice the truth.

His lips moved a few times...

But he held back.

"No, no way." Qin Chu shook his head. "Believe me, Horus would never do that. I think he would really like this necklace. It would be a very precious gift for him."

"Really? That's wonderful." Candice straightened up and looked at Qin Chu. She was no longer just speculating; from Qin Chu's reaction and the subtle expressions on his face, she was completely convinced. All those years as a spy hadn't been for nothing.

Most importantly, her heart pounded wildly as she got closer to Qin Chu, filled with an urge to get closer!

"I have one last favor to ask of you: if you contact Lord Horus again, please convey my feelings to him!"

The solemn voice gave Qin Chu a strange feeling.

"I will."

Candice's expression returned to normal. She stretched out her arms somewhat lazily, as if she had finally let out all the words that had been pent up in her heart. She felt much more relaxed, and her beautiful figure was on full display.

"So, Hero Excellency, do we still need to put on an act? That lady who's been following you is none other than Athena, a former member of the Hero's Party. She's been asking around about you lately, and she's even come to see me."

"I think she must be your enemy. If she were on your side, Your Hero, she wouldn't be searching for you everywhere." This woman is truly intelligent.

"How about we give her a hug, so she'll think you're just here to philander?" Candice said playfully, seemingly having fully recovered. "Otherwise, a dignified Hero coming to my little tavern will definitely arouse her suspicion."

Qin Chu lowered his head and thought for a moment. It was indeed the case. Although he had considered how to deal with Athena, Candice's method was obviously simpler and more effective.

Seeing that Qin Chu had agreed, Candice smiled gently and walked out gracefully. Her swaying figure exuded charm, and her purple skirt fluttered in the breeze, revealing her fair legs.

Inside the black, transparent high-heeled sandals were pure white, jade-like feet, untouched by a speck of dust.

Slender yet shapely, her entire figure is just right.

The heels of her shoes clicked on the ground as Candice approached Qin Chu, opening her lotus-root-like arms.

Qin Chu smiled gently and opened his arms. Just as Qin Chu was about to give her a hug, Candice's body, accompanied by a fragrant breeze, rushed into Qin Chu's arms. Her arms encircled Qin Chu's neck, and her delicate, jelly-like cherry lips pressed against Qin Chu's lips.

Chapter 130 Athena's Sacrifice (4)

Qin Chu was stunned.

He didn't know how he should react at this moment. Various thoughts flashed through his mind. Could it be the influence of the Love That Topples Cities?

Impossible.

Even when Ekaterina used the Love That Topples Cities technique, the reaction wasn't this exaggerated.

Perhaps it was due to her bloodline, but Candice possessed a wonderful fragrance that made Qin Chu want to immerse himself in her gentle scent.

However, Qin Chu's will was much stronger than before. He forcefully pried Candice's head away with both hands, and the woman was looking at him with a playful smile.

"Is this some kind of special etiquette? At least I don't remember that humans have such etiquette." Qin Chu sighed helplessly, pretending not to care.

Candice didn't answer directly. Instead, she leaned closer again, her delicate, jelly-like lips almost touching Qin Chu's ear, and said in a soft, wet voice, "Lord Horus..."

"I look forward to the day when you can tell me the whole truth."

Qin Chu's body tensed instantly, his pupils contracted, and a somewhat helpless smile appeared on his face, "You knew all along?"

"Don't underestimate a spy."

Aren't you angry?

"No way!" Candice rested her chin on Qin Chu's shoulder, their cheeks almost touching.

Some strands of purple hair drifted down and landed on Qin Chu's face, tickling him.

"Can you hold me?" Candice asked softly, with a hint of pleading.

This is a girl who has become accustomed to the coldness, yet still yearns for a little warmth.

Qin Chu hesitated for a moment, but ultimately raised his right hand and put his arm around Candice's shoulder.

Candice smiled happily, a warm smile Candice had never experienced before in her life.

"I won't be angry. If I were, I'd probably be dead by now," Candice said sadly to herself. "Whether it's deception or exploitation, as long as you still need me, that's enough."

Candice is a typical person with a need-to-be-needed personality. Because of her tragic childhood experiences, she desperately craves recognition and praise. What she has been chasing but has never been able to obtain, she finally got from Qin Chu.

Perhaps this can't be called love; it's purely a relationship of need and being needed. Candice might understand this, but she doesn't care.

Because he was the first person who could make her feel satisfied and warm.

Qin Chu, on the other hand, was completely different. Qin Chu could act with women like Rosweisse, Ekaterina, and Athena without restraint, deceiving, destroying, and hurting them. But Qin Chu resisted getting close to girls like Candice and Angelica who had genuine feelings for him. He was worried that after giving his all again, he would be betrayed again, and he was even more worried that some of his methods would hurt them.

"I have many girls around me," Qin Chu said quietly.

"I know, so... I'd be happy if you could show up here occasionally," Candice replied quietly.

"As you probably guessed, what I'm about to do is terrible."

"This world is already at its worst, isn't it? Whatever you do won't make it any worse. Whatever you do, I'll be with you."

They embraced like that, Candice breathing in the scent of Qin Chu's hair and feeling Qin Chu heartbeat.

She wished this time could last forever, but she knew she couldn't be so greedy. This brief warmth was enough; if she wanted more, she would be disliked.

Taking a deep breath, Candice finally pulled away from Qin Chu's embrace. "Then, Lord Horus, may I wear the necklace I prepared for you? Ah, I'm sorry, perhaps I should have prepared a more expensive one..."

Candice suddenly panicked.

If the Hero and Horus are the same person, then their status must be incredibly noble; that silver necklace is far too cheap.

Wearing it on Hero would be undignified; she knew how much those in high society valued dignity.

Qin Chu smiled, took out a small box from his spatial ring, opened it to Candice's surprised gaze, and then put it around his neck. "The value of a gift is not determined by its material, but by the giver and her sentiment."

Candice smiled, taking a step back to create some distance between herself and Qin Chu, her slender waist slightly bent: 'Then, Hero warrior, go do what you need to do. If you're tired, you can come to me, and I'll prepare a glass of fine wine for you...'

Across from the bar, Athena quietly observed everything.

Sure enough, Qin Chu, that scumbag Hero, came for the bar owner. When he was gathering information beforehand, he felt that the bar owner was very beautiful and had a seductive charm about her.

A woman like that is definitely good at seducing men.

It seems I was right after all. She'd hooked up with the Hero in just a few days. When I questioned her before, she claimed Hero was just there for drinks and there was nothing between Hero... Now, her true colors are showing, aren't they?

Does this woman think she has a chance to climb the social ladder by marrying Hero man and become a phoenix on a branch?

Dream on, she doesn't deserve it at all.

Even if Qin Chu is seduced by this flirtatious woman, the soul of Lord Jello within Qin Chu's body will absolutely not be.

Jello is so noble, how could he possibly be interested in such a woman? Besides, he is far superior to this woman in both figure and appearance.

But these two filthy and despicable people are truly a match made in heaven.

Inside the bubble tea shop, Athena bit her straw with her pearly white teeth, inwardly complaining, "Why do I always have to see this kind of scene?"

The memory of being with Lord Jello involuntarily surfaced in her mind. Although it was still Qin Chu's body, the feeling was different—warm and comfortable, unlike Qin Chu's roughness.

A silly smile crept onto Athena's face. Compared to Lord Jello, Qin Chu was really terrible.

I really want to be with Lord Jello...

A sudden thought made Athena Crimson. She shook her head frantically, her long, wavy, azure hair swaying wildly. She wasn't Ekaterina or the bar owner—shameless women.

She was only trying to help Lord Jello recover as soon as possible.

Just then, Athena suddenly sensed a shadow in the shop window. She instinctively looked up and saw Qin Chu's figure right outside the glass. She panicked for a moment and tried to get away, but it was clearly too late.