Hero? Are You Worthy?
Chapter 209 - 142: Headshot (1)

Chapter 209: Chapter 142: Headshot (1)

Shaye was very upset, so upset!

Princess Antasia was an exceptionally outstanding woman. Shaye could sense that her talent was not the least bit inferior to Candice’s. The moment Qin Chu was totally dumbfounded by her, Shaye’s mood instantly soured.

Biting on Qin Chu’s ear, she vented her dissatisfaction.

Unfortunately, Shaye’s lips were so soft that even if she really did bite, it wouldn’t feel painful, and it even made Qin Chu feel quite comfortable... Of course, Qin Chu would not be so foolish as to say he was completely fine. Instead, he feigned a grimace of pain because if he really annoyed Shaye, those silver teeth of hers would not be something comfortable to be bitten by.

Catherine and Violet were also ready.

These two had received invitations as well... after all, one was the Crimson Valkyrie, and the other was nominally Wozworth’s sister, both of whom were exceedingly powerful experts that no one dared to ignore.

Catherine changed into a fiery red dress, as glamorous and stunning as a rose in full crimson bloom, while Violet wore a long, slate-grey gown, which might just have been an illusion created by her own Magic Power.

Although her attire was somewhat simple, her beauty was nonetheless dazzling, thanks to her excellent natural features.

Seizing the moment, Qin Chu stood up and temporarily escaped from Shaye’s humming, "It looks like everyone is ready. We should be setting off soon."

The vines in the Palace Garden were neatly trimmed, and under the moonlight, the water in the pond beneath the rockery reflected twinkling stars. Four figures clad in Armor stood silently in the courtyard, casting long shadows upon the ground.

They were Princess Antasia’s four guards.

Upon seeing their own princess’s appearance, the four guards’ eyes shone with extra brightness. It was Pride and joy for them; their princess was so excellent, so beautiful.

Like the brightest star in the sky!

The four guards took a deep breath and then virtually simultaneously knelt on one knee before Qin Chu, "Mr. Brave, please... take care of our princess."

They were merely guards, not qualified to attend the banquet, not even to get close.

In this Empire filled with Pride and decay, having experienced assassination and the humiliation and mockery at the city gate, they could not trust anyone from the Empire except for Qin Chu, the Hero.

Unable to access the banquet, they could only entrust Qin Chu to look after Princess Antasia and ensure that she would not be slighted during the event.

Messenger to protect the flower.

Logically, this should have been the job of Prince Lance, the fiancé, but now they could only pray to another man, which was indeed ironic.

The loyalty and concern of her subordinates overwhelmed Princess Antasia with emotion.

Qin Chu smiled and said, "Don’t worry, I will do my best to take care of Princess Antasia."

After Qin Chu’s promise, the four guards finally felt some relief.

A luxurious carriage had already been prepared at the entrance. Normally, noble families attending such important banquets would ride in separate carriages to avoid seeming poor and unable to afford more.

But Qin Chu didn’t care about that. One carriage was enough for four people... If he didn’t mind standing out too much, he would have preferred to walk there slowly, just to clear his mind...

The various rules of high society, so numerous they could be annoing, were nevertheless diligently adhered to by the Nobles. It was their way to showcase their status and wealth.

This banquet was to welcome the Prince Consort and also nearly equated to publicly declaring Prince Lance as the next Emperor, holding a completely different significance from ordinary banquets.

Wozworth would not take it lightly, and many important figures would attend. Ordinary Nobles could entrust their Attendants with welcoming duties, but for some special, important individuals, the presence of Prince Lance himself, and possibly even Wozworth, was necessary. Otherwise, the party might feel disregarded.

Most of the Nobles had already arrived, but Princess Antasia had yet to make an appearance, which made Wozworth somewhat anxious.

Prince Lance’s face revealed a mocking smile. That woman must be busy preparing herself now, right? Or perhaps she is already ready and running desperately this way?

Thinking of Princess Antasia, lugging her tattered skirt and running towards the banquet scene, Lance couldn’t help but want to laugh. How foolish this woman was not to consider her status, yet still aspire to be a Prince Consort?

Did she qualify?

There was absolutely no room for anyone to interfere between himself and Rose Vesper. No one at all.

Come to think of it, he hadn’t informed Antasia about the location of the banquet. Wouldn’t that stupid woman not even be able to find the place?

Lance was becoming increasingly amused.

Just then, with the sound of horse hooves clopping, a carriage appeared at the entrance of the banquet, its luxurious appearance signaling a prestigious identity. The coachman lifted the curtain, and a figure emerged from inside—it was none other than the Hero.

The anxious look on Wozworth’s face instantly disappeared, replaced by a hearty smile. He shot a disapproving look at his disgraceful son and quickly strode toward Qin Chu.

The Prince, no matter how annoyed he felt inside, could do nothing but hold it in and follow his father.