Qin Chu had high regard for the Dark Witch's strength and judgment. Since Shaye said that this woman possessed the makings of a Witch, she must not be mistaken.
Indeed, he had underestimated her; her talent was unexpectedly outstanding.
Qin Chu grinned slightly, holding his wine glass and gently swaying it; crimson liquid rippled in circles within the glass.
He was not in a hurry, quite relaxed, just quietly staring at the wine that resembled blood, seemingly quite interested in the glass, taking the portrayal of a master to its limits.
As always, the night was tranquil.
There wasn't a single sound inside the bar.
The lady's expression seemed a bit off.
In the wine glass, the crimson color seemed not so uniform. A voice broke the oppressive silence: "Your heart is in turmoil!"
Self-proclaimed Catherine, Candice, had been quietly staring at Qin Chu as if trying to see right through him.
Though she had the look of a Witch, she was indeed still too naive now; her patience was clearly no match for Qin Chu's, especially since this man had just revealed her biggest secret. Finally unable to hold back, she did not respond to Qin Chu's remark but instead questioned, "Sir, why have you mistaken me for Candice?"
"Could it be that there is another woman named Candice in this world who looks very much like me?"
In her eyes, disbelief remained unresolved. She wanted to see through this mysterious man, yet she could see nothing special about him except for his fairly handsome appearance.
Although he was wearing a Magic Robe, she could only feel a faint trace of Magic Power coming from this man.
His strength seemed very weak. The term 'master' had absolutely no connection with this man; she could crush him with just a flick of her finger.
He was too weak, so much so that Candice even doubted her own perception.
Should she make a move and capture this man? Candice felt a surge of impulse, but she quickly controlled it.
If he truly was a very weak individual, how could he have the courage and audacity to confront her and utter those words just now? Wasn't he afraid she would kill him? How could such a weak individual know her biggest secret?
Mysterious, weird!
Facing such a mysterious existence, making a rash move was not a wise decision.
It is said that some super masters, despite their exaggerated strength, contain their aura so well that they appear weak to the ordinary eye.
Could this mysterious being be one such person?
In her heart, anxiety grew. She did not understand what this mysterious presence wanted by suddenly seeking her out. Was he intending to exorcize demons?
Fear inevitably arose in the woman's gaze as she glanced around, seemingly looking for a way to escape, but... the man was right in front of her, and no matter what she did, this man could probably control her in an instant.
He had cut off her retreat in advance.
Qin Chu swayed the red wine glass and still did not speak, the longer he remained silent, the more oppressive Candice felt, as if countless needles prickled her skin in the silent environment.
With each passing second, the fear in her heart increased, and Candice felt like her scalp was about to burst.
Just when Candice could hardly stand it any longer, Qin Chu finally put down his wine glass, chuckled lightly with a tone both calm and graceful:
"Don't worry, I didn't plan to kill you!"
Huh... Is this the aura of a powerful figure?
Candice breathed a sigh of relief. Since the mysterious man in front of her said he would not kill her, then he definitely wouldn't, as a master of his level surely keeps his word—speaking only seldomly, but ensuring his words are always fulfilled.
In the eyes of this mysterious young man, she probably seemed as insignificant as an ant. Killing or not killing, for him, had no meaning—it all depended on his mood.
But who exactly was this young man?
Among the highest strong individuals in humanity like Pope Augustus, Church Venerate Saint Monica, Blood Emperor Wozworth, Thirteen Sages, and members of the Hero Team, Candice knew of them all, but none matched the image of this man.
No, perhaps my perspective was too narrow.
It was said that some human experts, when their cultivation reached a certain level, would see a significant increase in their lifespan, even regaining their youth. Could this young man be such a monster?
Candice took a deep breath, a flawless smile appeared on her pretty face, but the slightly anxious tone ultimately exposed the panic in her heart:
"Sir, you seem to know a lot about me... Candice?"
Qin Chu did not rush to answer the lady's question, but after a brief pause, he slowly spoke, "Candice, your father is the Vice Captain of the Earth Knight Order of the Earth Mother Goddess Church, your mother is the Queen of the Enchanting Demon clan among demons..."
"Well, although he was an excellent knight, he had moments of weakness like all men do, and he made a mistake that any man might make."
"Ten months later, a baby girl was suddenly left at the Vice Captain's doorstep, whom the Vice Captain named Candice..."
"The bond of blood made him know this was his daughter, but having a lovely daughter was not necessarily a good thing for him. After all, with demonic blood in her veins as a human-demon hybrid, the Vice Captain was extremely worried about how it might affect his future if it ever came to light..."
"The daughter's growth rate was unusual, displaying astonishing magical talents from a young age, with an innate ability to enchant. The man's fear grew stronger, and finally when the daughter was four years old, he abandoned her in a forest teeming with wild beasts, leaving her to fend for herself."
Candice's pupils suddenly constricted; how did this person in front of her know all this—it felt as if he had witnessed it all himself.
Her body trembled uncontrollably, her fear of this seemingly omniscient young man growing by the moment.
At the same time, she felt extremely fortunate that she had not attacked this man instantly, or she might have died without ever knowing how.
This mysterious man's power must indeed be unfathomable.
"The man thought his daughter would soon be eaten by wild beasts, but because Candice had demon blood, naturally frightening the beasts, she managed to survive on her strong will and instinct to survive, along with her own significant talents, enduring the harsh conditions of the jungle until she grew up."
"As a human-demon hybrid, Candice was very outstanding; possessing both a human appearance and demon strength. As an adult, she entered a region active with demons, hoping to find companions who would accept her. Although the demons did not kill Candice because of her half-human bloodline, bullying and humiliation were unavoidable... However, at that time, her mother appeared."
"The Enchanting Demon Queen, she proposed a condition. If Candice could make a significant contribution to the demons, she would be willing to accept her as a daughter, becoming the Enchanting Demon Princess—an identity that would ensure Candice's acceptance among other demons."
"Candice accepted the condition, because she had a human appearance just like any other. She was assigned to infiltrate the Imperial City of Oville as a spy, providing information on human army movements to the demons."
"However, as her time living in the human world grew longer, Candice even began to forget her demonic lineage. She enjoyed her current life, and the information she provided became scant. She wanted to live simply as a normal human."
"Am I wrong?" Qin Chu still wore a smile on his face.
Candice's lips quivered slightly, her purple eyes completely unfocused.
She felt anxious, fearful, shocked...
For over twenty years, this man had been watching her, a thought that sent shivers down Candice's spine.
"What a convoluted story! But Miss Candice, what does this have to do with me, Catherine?" Taking a deep breath, Candice managed a faint smile.
"I am not particularly interested in your matters, Candice. By the way, sir, do you need anything else?"
Qin Chu clasped his hands together under his chin, his eyes twinkling:
"A deal!"
"Do you have a map?"
After hesitating for a moment, Candice finally took out a map of the Sky Dome Continent from under the counter.
"Give me a pen as well, thank you."
Sighing, Candice then handed Qin Chu a feather pen!
Holding the feather pen, Qin Chu directly drew a crooked line on the map...
"Tomorrow morning, a member of the Hero Team will take this route to the Imperial City, expected to arrive in half a month!"