Hero? Are You Worthy?
Chapter 90 - 74: The Fall of the Valkyrie (2)

Chapter 90: Chapter 74: The Fall of the Valkyrie (2)

Catherine cocked her head and thought for a moment before replying:

"I don’t know anyone named Jie Luo."

A pair of crimson eyes just stared at Qin Chu, filled with an obsessive and crazed affection. In her eyes and in her heart, there was only Qin Chu, no longer capable of seeing anyone else.

Listening to Catherine’s unhesitating answer and looking at the destructed yet twisted smile on her face, Qin Chu’s heart trembled slightly.

He incredulously looked at Catherine. Could it be that this woman had completely fallen apart?

Just then, Qin Chu saw Shaye’s figure emerging behind Catherine. Shaye did not say much, merely nodding slightly at Qin Chu.

The Witch’s skills were indeed formidable, and the effect of "City Beauty Love" was exaggeratedly good.

The previous setup also had a surprisingly strong effect. People are like this, the more they cannot have something, the more they want to have it, the more they can’t approach, the more they want to get close.

Qin Chu could clearly feel the change in Catherine. Her eyes were filled with deep affection. This woman seemed to have completely transferred her feelings for Jie Luo to him, even more crazily. At this moment, Qin Chu was the person Catherine loved the most.

For this affection, Catherine could become extremely humble, obediently following Qin Chu’s commands, completely foregoing any refusal to his demands.

It can be said without reservation that at this moment, Catherine’s life was solely for Qin Chu.

Her body was even trembling, barely able to restrain her obsession with Qin Chu. She longed to throw herself into Qin Chu’s arms, for him to gently hold her, and caress her cheeks and hair with his rough palms.

But, she feared her actions might frighten Qin Chu, worried that they might cause him to dislike her.

Such an appearance made Qin Chu’s eyes squint. He extended a hand toward Catherine. Catherine looked somewhat suspicious, seemingly unclear about what exactly Qin Chu wanted her to do.

After a brief hesitation, Catherine slowly raised her right hand like a pet, placing her little hand in the palm of Qin Chu’s hand.

Then, raising her head, she looked at Qin Chu as if asking whether what she did was correct.

Her obedient appearance brought a slight smile to the corners of Qin Chu’s lips.

Qin Chu smiled... Catherine’s heart was instantly wrapped in a sense of happiness, feeling warm all over, and what made her feel even happier was that she had once again touched the person she loved.

Even just a slight contact of the palms was enough to make Catherine tremble with excitement.

This so-called love was fervent and insane, even deeper, more intense, and more twisted than Catherine’s original love for Jie Luo.

"Very good..."

"You did very well, Catherine... I am very satisfied!"

...

Look, this is the Crimson Valkyrie.

Once such a proud person.

...

"Catherine, how does that woman, Rose Vesper, view me?" Qin Chu raised an eyebrow, his voice cold as he asked.

This was also another test for Qin Chu, the Hero Team’s plan being crucial for Catherine, the key to reviving Jie Luo. Although Shaye had indicated that Catherine had completely broken down, Qin Chu was not entirely reassured. If Catherine hid this fact, it would mean that, no matter how wretched this woman appeared, she still had her own will at heart.

If she confessed without reservation, it would mean that Catherine had truly submitted completely.

Catherine did not hesitate:

"Rose Vesper detests you... no, not detests, she hates you deeply."

When Catherine said this, Qin Chu finally felt completely at ease, knowing this woman had thoroughly succumbed.

"Rose Vesper is deeply in love with the First Generation Brave; in her heart, the First Generation Brave is the only one..." A flicker of confusion passed over Catherine’s face.

She too was a member of the Hero Team and had naturally come into contact with the First Generation Brave, but now she couldn’t even recall what the First Generation Brave was called or what he looked like.

Although she harbored some doubts in her heart, Catherine didn’t think too much about this issue, as nothing was more important than her master at the moment.

"Moreover, it isn’t just Rose Vesper, but all other members of the Hero Team are the same."

"When the Thirteen Sages were preparing to summon the Second Generation Brave Warrior, Rose Vesper and other members of the Hero Team openly expressed severe opposition. They refused to recognize the identity of the Second Generation Brave Warrior, considering it a desecration to the First Generation Brave, believing that only the First Generation Brave was worthy of the title ’Brave.’ They wouldn’t allow others to take away the glory that belonged to the First Generation Brave."

"However, they later changed their strategy. Rose Vesper received a scroll from a mysterious person, which contained the Resurrection Technique. Using the blood of the Second Generation Brave Warrior, along with some rare materials to form a large magic array, they could resurrect the First Generation Brave."

"That’s precisely why Rose Vesper approached you..."

"Master, don’t be deceived by Rose Vesper. That woman may appear gentle and charming on the outside, but among the many members of the Hero Team, she is definitely the most ruthless," Catherine, like Angelica, started calling Qin Chu her master.

"She approached you in order to kill you."

Catherine hesitated not one bit and disclosed everything she knew to Qin Chu, seeming to have forgotten that she too was once part of it all.

"The reason they haven’t killed you yet is that they want to use your power to combat the Demon King Nage. The Demon King’s strength is indeed too great for the First Generation Brave to handle. If the First Generation Brave is resurrected, he will still face the terrifying Demon King and will die. They hope to use your power to eliminate the demons and then kill you afterwards, and then resurrect the First Generation Brave."

Qin Chu’s expression turned icy; it was just as he thought.

During the first week, when he was backstabbed, Rose Vesper hadn’t disclosed much, and he had mostly speculated about the plan himself, which now seemed quite accurate.

"To make it easier to take action in the future, Rose Vesper instructed the other Hero Team members that, no matter how disgusted or repulsed they felt inside when facing you, they must endure it. They should present the gentlest smiles and the kindest demeanor, making you think of them as brothers, sisters, or even lovers. Should you come to like any of the female members of the Hero Team, it would make their future actions much easier."

Qin Chu clenched his fists; though he had already been aware of this, hearing it from Catherine still provoked an intolerable rage.

The Compulsory Calmness took effect, slightly quelling the anger.

The next second, Catherine’s expression suddenly turned a bit icy:

"Master, shall I go and kill them?"

At this moment, any feelings of love for Jie Luo or friendship with her companions had vanished in Catherine’s heart. All that remained was her infatuation and submission to Qin Chu.

The strength of the members of the Hero Team was about the same, and even if there were small differences, Catherine didn’t have the ability to kill all the members of the Hero Team.

Qin Chu smiled faintly and then shook his head as he gently caressed Catherine’s hair:

"No need!"

"How could I bear to put such an adorable and important person like Catherine in danger?"

Catherine’s eyes widened in happiness; her face enveloped by joy. The master actually said she was so important, so adorable... Ah, nothing pleased Catherine more than her master’s praise.

The master surely loved her deeply too.

"Remember this," he continued.

"Starting tomorrow, when you face Rose Vesper and later when you face other members of the Hero Team, behave as usual, just like before. Absolutely do not let them see even a hint of a flaw, understand?"

"If they plan to do anything, could you please inform me?"

Catherine nodded vigorously, engraving Qin Chu’s words deeply in her heart.

"Tomorrow, Rose Vesper might come to find you. You will leave the Imperial City together. At that time, make sure to bring me along," Qin Chu said again.

"I remember."

"Good, then get up..."

"Being so obedient, I should give you some reward, shouldn’t I?"