Hero? Are You Worthy?
Chapter 99 - 80: Straddling Four Boats (2)

Chapter 99: Chapter 80: Straddling Four Boats (2)

Nadia was actually a bit dull, which had to do with the environment in which she grew up.

She was a commoner, and Zimmerman noticed her astonishing talent and spent money to purchase Nadia and take her back to the Wise Mountain to raise and educate her.

From that moment on, Nadia’s life trajectory changed completely.

Aside from eating and sleeping, her time was spent meditating and practicing magic, surrounded by twelve Sages; she had no friends, no playmates her own age, and the only books she came into contact with were Magic Notebooks.

Love, marriage—what could that bunch of old messes possibly teach her about such things?

She didn’t understand, nor had she ever considered these matters.

After reaching adulthood, although she could leave the mountain, everything in the outside world felt so foreign to her that it caused Nadia to have a strong resistance to it; it was only after meeting Louisa, a straightforward young lady lacking any sense of nobility’s decorum, who often sought out Nadia, that her resistance began to lessen slightly.

However, as Nadia grew and as Zimmerman and the others were getting older, they felt increasingly that this couldn’t go on; when they were all gone, would Nadia be left alone to guard Wise Mountain? The thought seemed terrible.

For Nadia’s future, they started to urge her, as they once had to practice magic, to go out more, to visit the outside of the mountain, to attend noble banquets, to meet young talents among the nobles—perhaps she could find someone she liked and then get married...

That was the first time Nadia had heard the two words "get married."

The constant urging annoyed Nadia, and then she began to harbor a strange thought, that a woman’s life is only complete after getting married...

Combined with some awful ideas Louisa had instilled in her, such weird beliefs took a firm hold on Nadia.

Falling in love with someone, getting married to him, and then doing some risqué things, her life would be complete.

The old men like Zimmerman had no more nagging to offer, and she could continue researching magic.

Perfect, just like that!

Nadia didn’t even realize how explosive her own words were.

Who knows how many young noble ladies failed to keep their grip on their forks, causing them to fall to the ground with a clinking sound.

Qin Chu initially didn’t want to agree, but faced with such a deeply infatuated girl, Qin Chu felt that he had to respond, as that was the gentlemanly thing to do.

Unfortunately, before Qin Chu could finish his response, he suddenly felt two piercing gazes shoot from behind, almost penetrating his body.

At the door stood two familiar figures: Catherine in her Battle Armor, and... Rose Vesper.

Catherine’s eyes flashed with intense hostility in a split second, not bothering to hide the murderous intent in her gaze. However, this murderous impulse wasn’t directed at Qin Chu but toward Nadia.

This fox spirit actually wanted to steal away the man she loved most—how could she allow such a thing to happen?

She’ll slaughter her!

The slight negative effect of City Beauty Love had now consumed Yekaterina’s mind, leaving her with an intense hostility towards anyone who approached Qin Chu.

It seemed there was a tendency for her to develop into a pathological lover...

Rose Vesper was furrowing her brows deeply.

Sigh... Yekaterina was right, they hadn’t even left the Imperial City yet and some shameless Fox Spirit was already trying to seduce the Hero.

Actually, Rose Vesper hadn’t taken Nadia too seriously at first, because the woman seemed a bit dull; she figured Nadia must have dulled her wits with too much magic practice.

But she hadn’t expected this woman to be so outrageously bold, proposing to Qin Chu in front of everyone, and even saying outright that she could do this and that. It was an unabashed seduction—if they really left, this woman dared to consummate the affair right here.

The least threatening-looking woman turned out to be the most dangerous.

And there was Qin Chu, that bastard, who kept saying he liked her, yet when confronted with another woman’s temptation, he was ready to agree without hesitation.

Indeed, no man was decent... except for Lord Jie Luo.

Qin Chu wore a strange expression; fear was certainly not there... but what was this, a chaotic scene?

He touched his nose, never expecting that he would one day experience such a chaotic scene, and it actually felt not too bad.

He maintained a calm exterior, his gaze sweeping over Rose Vesper and Yekaterina, lingering briefly on Yekaterina, who gave a nearly imperceptible nod.

It seemed things were unfolding according to his plan... Benson had been attacked by the Seventh Prince, Roson, and had already sent a distress signal to Rose Vesper.

None of the three women spoke; each was preoccupied with her own thoughts, no one made a move, but the air was already charged with a tense maelstrom of invisible storms. Their mutual glares sparked as if with electricity, and the atmosphere became oppressively tense in an instant.

Shaye, delighted beyond measure, floated mid-air and even dragged Antia out to enjoy this rare chaotic scene; unfortunately, Antia was somewhat unable to comprehend the situation before her. She didn’t understand why these women were on the verge of conflict.

Did these three women fall for the same man? If they all liked the same man, why not just marry him altogether? Why fight this way? It was incomprehensible!

The atmosphere was so stifling it was about to explode; the three formidable women began to show subtle, emerging fluctuations, and it seemed as if a chaotic war would break out in the next second...

At that moment, an untimely voice suddenly emerged, breaking the tense silence.

"Master, so you are here..."

It was Angelica.

Angelica was now dressed in a pure white maid costume, even her stockings were pristine white, giving her an innocent and charming appearance.

A blush tinted her pretty face; one could sincerely feel the joy and affection in her eyes. Just last night, she had finally become her master’s woman.

She was a maid and wouldn’t usually act too coquettishly, but perhaps being a little willful today wouldn’t be a problem, right?

Angelica’s eyebrows rose in delight, and her slender body threw itself directly into Qin Chu’s arms.

Qin Chu felt a bit awkward, "Ahem, Angelica, why don’t you rest a while longer?"

"Master, look at you..." Angelica pursed her lips in what seemed like a complaint, but her face was full of bliss.

"Master, you were really too rough yesterday... you even tore my stockings..."

She immediately stood on tiptoe, bringing her soft lips close to Qin Chu’s ear to whisper, "But, if Master likes it, Angelica can accept it..."

Hiss...

The enchanting voice, the moist and tender tone, coupled with the words that Angelica spoke, made Qin Chu’s body shiver in an instant.

The voice was soft, but the three powerful women all heard it, and in an instant, they all felt as if they had lost something...

The remaining diners had rather odd looks in their eyes. My, this guy sure knows how to play the field!

He’s juggling four at once, right?

Yes, definitely juggling four at once.

Qin Chu’s fond attitude towards Angelica made Nadia and Catherine look on with some envy, while only Rose Vesper furrowed her brows tightly, clenching her small hands. That wretch Angelica was showing off in front of her again.

Is she flaunting?

Angelica’s sudden intrusion turned the atmosphere into a chaotic mess. After uttering those words, she seemed to only then notice the people around her. Her small head moved within Qin Chu’s embrace to glance at Nadia, Catherine, and finally her gaze landed on Rose Vesper, her lips actually curving into a slight smirk:

Heh...

Then, Angelica timidly left Qin Chu’s embrace, sticking out her tongue adorably, looking quite ashamed of her impulsive action.

Hiss...

But that only made Rose Vesper tremble with rage.

She’s provoking me, she’s definitely provoking me...

In an instant, the rage in her chest nearly caused Rose Vesper to explode.

That damn little minx is getting bolder and bolder in front of me, has she forgotten how I used to torment her?

The intense jealousy and anger even made Rose Vesper forget that she had to go rescue Benson immediately.

As for Catherine, Benson wasn’t as important as a disgusting bug!

...

Oville Border.

At the foot of Cavanias Mountain.

A man was panting, his stature somewhat short and plump yet burly and strong, one hand clutching a huge shield, its surface covered with the marks of claws, the other gripping a short-handled battle axe.

The prolonged battle had even caused the blade of the battle axe to become somewhat curled and jagged.

His originally golden battle armor was dyed a dark red with blood, with the remnants of numerous demons strewn about, their blood pooling on the ground turning it into a mire.

Beads of sweat covered his dark skin.

This man was none other than a member of the Hero Team, the immovable Shield Guard Benson.

Within the Hero Team, he had the strongest defensive power, the most robust life force.

The claws and fangs of demons could hardly tear Benson’s skin, and he could even charge alone into the midst of tens of thousands, perhaps even more than a hundred thousand demons, and emerge unscathed.

But now, Benson’s bearded face was filled with solemnity, because this time he faced a different kind of foe, not those ordinary demons, but a truely colossal being.

Standing over fifty meters tall with a towering presence, its robust body was a mass of muscles solid like forged metal, its huge arms ending in a pair of sharp claws capable of slicing through metal and stone.

A gaping tear in the battle armor, a deep indentation in the shield, were all works of this colossal being.

Curved goat horns denoted its status as a high-level demon, its dark red skin like coagulated blood was bone-chilling, vicious fangs at the corners of its mouth seemed to crave fresh blood, and within its massive eyes lay a deep-seated greed and madness.

The Seventh Son of the Eternal Monarch Nag—Luo Meng!

This was a mighty, troublesome adversary, and Benson believed that he could hold his own against Luo Meng in single combat, never losing. But the problem was, Luo Meng didn’t come alone...

This bastard also brought a host of elite demons with him.

That immediately made the situation extremely tricky. However, he had already sent a message to inform Rose Vesper that he was under attack, and Catherine was there too; they would surely come at once.

After all, Rose Vesper was so tender-hearted.

And there was the hot-tempered Catherine; she was highly sentimental. She would definitely rush over to provide support as fast as she could. Then, perhaps they could turn the tables on Luo Meng.

Rose Vesper, Catherine...

My dearest comrades...

I’m waiting for you!

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