Hero? Are You Worthy?
Chapter 267 - 169 They’re actually doing this? (4)_2

Chapter 267: Chapter 169 They’re actually doing this? (4)_2

"She even calls herself the Earth Witch, isn’t that funny?" Norma said with a self-deprecating wry smile.

Gaia, the Earth Witch.

Just as Violet had sensed, there was a fragment of a witch’s soul inside Norma.

Shaye had said that the Earth Witch Gaia was killed by the Space Witch, but it seemed that a residual soul had managed to escape and found refuge inside Norma.

Being able to confirm this made all the hardships he had endured saving and carrying Norma well worth the trouble.

But, Gaia?

That name was, indeed, quite presumptuous. And the title "Earth Witch" could have some sort of link to the Earth Mother Goddess Sect, couldn’t it?

Qin Chu felt peculiar... He always felt as though he had some inexplicable attraction that drew witches close to him.

Dark Witch Shaye was the case, and soon after, he encountered Storm Witch Violet.

While investigating the Fiery Flame Witch, the Earth Witch Gaia voluntarily appeared before him.

It was as if a complex web of threads tangled him with these witches.

Was this merely a series of coincidences, or the guidance of some hidden force? Qin Chu did not fancy the latter.

"Norma, this isn’t funny at all," Qin Chu said softly, shaking his head slightly. "I believe this situation must have brought you much trouble... Your life before must have been quite difficult, hadn’t it?"

Norma took a deep breath, her eyes darting around, unwilling to meet Qin Chu’s gaze.

If she continued, she feared that it wouldn’t just be Gaia, she herself might start having strange thoughts about the hero.

He really was a gentle, gracious, and true gentleman...

Norma had not kept her situation entirely secret; she had once confided in Karsas, who just looked at her with amusement and said, "Now I’m convinced there really is something wrong with your brain."

Norma felt it was laughable, because of her unique circumstances, no nobles had ever proposed to her despite her fairly attractive appearance and figure. Her parents, worried she wouldn’t marry, had turned to an old comrade-in-arms, who out of regard for their past ties, agreed to have her become a concubine for his son Karsas.

That’s how her connection with Karsas started.

And it was this connection that made Norma believe he was her destined husband, to the extent that even when Karsas had killed his entire family and everyone abandoned him, she still tirelessly sought ways to free him from darkness, keenly aware that such power would bring disaster to Karsas in the future.

Alone, she searched for precious herbs in the wilderness, poured over ancient tomes in the library until her eyes hurt, concocted various dangerous magic potions and even tested them on herself, and to save Karsas, she spent all her family’s wealth and begged for help everywhere...

Norma always believed that as a fiancée, it was her duty to do all this.

After all, a woman with a messed-up mind like hers should be grateful to find anyone willing to take her in, right?

But, Norma was a woman too, and she could feel tired.

Since Karsas fell into darkness, she had persisted alone for five years. Although she kept telling herself that it was fine, that perseverance would eventually bring hope, her body and mind were already weary beyond words.

She longed for someone to see through her weakness, to understand her exhaustion, and to speak a word of care—that would be enough for her.

She hoped that person would be Karsas, but ever since he met Jie Luo, his attitude toward her had grown colder and colder, and she could even sense disdain in his eyes.

Sometimes, Norma even wondered if Karsas had fallen for Jie Luo?

With a slightly sour nose, Norma maintained a gentle smile on her face, "It’s really nothing, I’ve gotten used to it. And with Gaia, I’m never lonely, she keeps me company with conversation."

Qin Chu smiled, "It’s good to have that attitude, but no matter what, it must still be tiring. Plus, the pressure building up inside if not released through proper channels, will only add to your fatigue. So... if anything troubles you in the future, you can come to me to vent. Although there isn’t much I can do, listening to you isn’t a problem..."

So why, then, must you be so kind to me?

Norma pressed her lips together, giving no reply.

Just then, the door was abruptly knocked upon. It must have been the delivery of food from the hotel.

After all, most guests at the Sikes Hotel were here to engage in strenuous activity that consumed a lot of physical strength, and replenishing with some food before was essential.

The Sikes Hotel prepared exquisite food and beverages with great consideration, and of course, these were all included in the exorbitant room charges.

If needed, they would even offer magic potions made from pure Moon Flower concocted by the Mage Association. If you lack experience, they can also arrange for a professional team to guide you.

They even provide... assistance if you lack a partner and need to perform a single-person activity.

All in all, the hotel’s services were near perfection in every aspect, the only flaw was the confidentiality measures were simply too lax.

But the knocking on the door was a reprieve for Norma. She hurried to the door and opened it, and indeed, it was the server with the delivered food—pan-seared steaks, strawberry cake, and coffee...