Hero? Are You Worthy?
Chapter 176 - 126 City Beauty Love, Would You Like to Drink? (2)_3

Chapter 176: Chapter 126 City Beauty Love, Would You Like to Drink? (2)_3

"Swordsman Ronald, the noble young swordsman, is situated in the territory of the Demon Princess." Qin Chu began.

Candice was shocked.

The information that had eluded her despite her lengthy efforts was just freely offered by Mr. Brave?

It was no wonder; he was a man who had fought side by side with Lord Horus, seemingly omniscient, and truly impressive.

Admiration deepened in her purple eyes.

Right, Lord Horus...

Candice’s pretty face suddenly turned a bit red, this striking and spirited lady becoming somewhat coy, nervously fiddling with the hem of her garment, looking particularly embarrassed. After hesitating for a few seconds, she slowly spoke, "Huh, Mr. Brave, may I ask... about the favor I asked of you last time..."

"That necklace..." Qin Chu’s mind buzzed—he had completely forgotten about it.

Candice had entrusted him to deliver a necklace to Horus... The problem was, to whom could he deliver it? Horus was himself.

Although he felt a little panic on the inside, his expression was calm as an old dog on the outside. He simply sipped his wine and said indifferently,

"Candice... I’ve said it before, Horus is now in the Void."

"You know, the Void!"

"Don’t think it’s as simple as popping over to visit a neighbor, and it’s not as easy as traveling from the Oville Empire to the Kalar Duchy..."

"Candice, do you understand what I mean?"

Candice nodded with some bitterness, realizing she might indeed have oversimplified things. After all, that’s the endless Void. The time spent roaming the Void isn’t counted in days as normal human lives are, but possibly in months or even years.

"However, I can occasionally connect with Horus across the vast Void through spirit, and though I haven’t received anything yet, he’s very pleased with your gift. He asked me to extend his gratitude to you and said he would prepare a return gift for you," Qin Chu improvised.

This blatant fabrication, however, made Candice’s eyes suddenly brighten, and a moist layer seemed to glaze over her purple pupils.

Her cheeks became flushed, her breathing a bit hurried, as her beautifully curved chest rose and fell rapidly.

Lord Horus had actually appreciated her gift and was even preparing a return gift for her. At this moment, Candice’s heart was filled with happiness.

The sight made Qin Chu feel a little guilty, and he knew he had to find an opportunity to appear as Horus and also to prepare a gift.

Moreover, the question of how loyal Candice was had to be confronted.

Loyalty, as such, isn’t represented by concrete numbers. Currently, Qin Chu relied on the fabricated identity of Horus to bluff Candice by creating an impressive and mysterious image, along with some rewards bestowed upon her.

This tactic might work in the short term, but in the long run, Qin Chu’s anxiety would grow stronger and stronger.

After all, in the first week, those he had saved could potentially stab him in the back despite having faced life and death alongside him, only ones like Shaye who couldn’t exist without him, Violet who would go mad away from him, Antia who parasitized inside him, and Angelica who would sacrifice herself for him, could set Qin Chu’s heart at ease.

Clearly, Candice was not a subject who could provide Qin Chu with such peace of mind.

Qin Chu couldn’t help but speculate: if someone were to offer Candice more benefits, would this cunning Witch immediately turn to the other side?

Therefore, it was necessary to test Candice’s loyalty.

"Candice..." Qin Chu began slowly.

"As you are aware, the tasks that Horus and I take on are highly secretive and extremely important, with far-reaching implications, hence we must ensure every member privy to the truth is absolutely loyal."

Candice’s face showed a hint of panic as she quickly said, "I am absolutely loyal to Lord Horus."

"Sorry, we don’t easily trust anyone. If you had been through what we have, you would also doubt everything. You never know if the person passing by you is a puppet of the Void, and it’s exactly such a person who is likely to stab you in the back."

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

It seemed that Mr. Brave and Lord Horus must have been betrayed by someone they trusted and had paid a very heavy price for it.

"That’s why every member must undergo the strictest scrutiny."

"Lord Horus has entrusted me with testing you. If you can pass the test, you can become an associate member of our group, although personally, I wish it wasn’t so," Qin Chu said quietly.

A test?

Candice bit her lower lip lightly, without any hesitation, she replied, "It doesn’t matter, I am willing to undergo any test."

"Your determination is commendable, but I must still warn you that this will not be an easy task. Even if you choose to back out in the middle of the test, I will not blame you," Qin Chu said.

Candice simply shook her head and then drew a breath, "Let’s begin."

Qin Chu’s palm revealed a bottle of pink medicine, which he placed on the counter.

At first glance, anyone could tell that there was something odd about this bottle of pink medicine.

"This is a bottle of Magic Potion, Love of the City Beauty."

Qin Chu said in a calm voice. He had no real intention of making Candice drink the Love of the City Beauty; it was merely for the purpose of the test. After all, the Magic Potion was very precious, and Qin Chu planned to use it on someone more important and crucial.

Love of the City Beauty? It sounded familiar, seemingly a very high-end Magic Potion that few could concoct.

"Drink it, and the man you originally loved will gradually be forgotten. You won’t remember his face, his name, his voice, his place will be completely taken over by the creator of the Magic Potion..."

"You will fall hopelessly in love with that man, willing to give him everything, even if he asks you to commit suicide, you won’t hesitate, and likewise, you will never do anything to betray him..."

"Apart from that, it will not affect you in any other way."

"This is the Magic Potion Love of the City Beauty, Candice, are you willing to drink it?"

But Candice’s expression had become very weird, "Mr. Brave, you actually... actually concocted such a thing? Do you want me to fall in love with you? Sorry, but that’s impossible..."

Pfft...

Qin Chu almost spit out his drink, being rejected out of nowhere? To defend his bruised reputation, Qin Chu quickly said, "No, no, no, you misunderstood, I still can’t concoct Magic Potions yet, this was concocted by Lord Horus... Only those who have drunk the Love of the City Beauty would be trusted by Lord Horus."

Concocted by Lord Horus?

Yes, it made sense. Such a high-level Magic Potion was not something the current Hero could concoct. He didn’t have the capability.

Candice’s eyes suddenly lit up.

"Is this really concocted by Lord Horus?" Candice asked, emphasizing her question.

Qin Chu turned the bottle around, and there, on one side of the bottle, was the mark of the Eye of Horus. Candice knew that it was Lord Horus’s signature.

"Mr. Brave, you’re saying the only side effect of this Magic Potion is that I will fall in love with Lord Horus, and there are no other effects, right?" Qin Chu nodded.

The next second, Candice snatched the Love of the City Beauty from his grasp, and before Qin Chu could react... glug glug glug glug... she drained it!