Hero? Are You Worthy?-Chapter 384 - 249 Asina on the Verge of Destruction (1)

Asina was in great agony, her hands clutching at her temples as muffled groans escaped her cherry lips time and again.

Before any comparison had been made, Asina hadn’t perceived any issue with loving Lord Jie Luo deeply; it seemed natural, just as it was natural for Lord Jie Luo’s charm to be boundless.

But after making comparisons, a multitude of doubts suddenly surged to her mind.

Even considering the demeanor of a hero, Qin Chu, despite his life-consuming lust that attracted many beauties, had captured an Illusion Demon lurking among humans upon his arrival in this world.

Afterward, he eradicated hundreds of Demon spies concealed within the Imperial City, clearing numerous hidden threats for humanity’s anti-Demon cause.

Diligently practicing and rapidly growing in strength, he not only actively cleared a Demon nest but also subdued the Prince, corrupted by an Evil God.

He personally purified Karsas, who had brought immense disaster upon the Imperial City.

He then immediately joined the frontline war against Demons, emerging victorious.

Regardless of how you looked at it, his achievements were remarkable, and he served without complaint.

By comparison, although Asina hadn’t yet joined Lord Jie Luo at that time, she knew Lord Jie Luo had always stayed within the Imperial City, venturing out only once.

Then there were the members chosen for Lord Jie Luo’s Hero Team.

She was sought after for her special physique that could grant whoever possessed her a tremendous amount of Magic Power, targeted by an evil Magician before Lord Jie Luo saved her, seemingly the most normal member among the Hero Team.

Silf, as an Elf, was captured as a child to be sold as a slave to a perverted Noble, but upon awakening her abilities, she slaughtered the wealthy merchant’s entire family... Although brutal, it was justifiable.

Catherine, once a Mercenary, slaughtered everyone present in a fit of rage when molested by a Noble’s son during her employment by a Great Noble.

Rose Vesper, albeit a Holy Daughter of the Holy Court, was quite adept at disguising her true nature, yet Asina knew Rose’s thoughts were more venomous and terrifying than anyone else’s.

Ronald, a son of a fallen Great Noble family, pursued the dignity of nobility to the extreme; once, a child accidentally dirtied his exquisite outfit, and in a fit of Fury, he cut the offender into pieces.

Karsas goes without saying, having slaughtered his entire family without leaving a single survivor. Although it was due to the influence of Dark Power, Asina could see that Karsas inherently possessed a side of extreme cruelty and bloodthirst, merely triggered prematurely by the Dark Power.

Benson might seem earnest and honest, but before joining the Hero Team, he was the most powerful mountain bandit king across the Sky Dome Continent.

The merchant caravans and Nobles plundered by Benson were countless; male members were executed on the spot, and only beautiful women would be taken up to his mountain stronghold. This man was also extremely narcissistic; women didn’t even dare to speak too much to him, as he would mistake any conversation as a sign of affection. During his time as a mountain bandit king, he often forced the women he kidnapped to willingly declare their love and affection for him, beheading them immediately if they hesitated...

This man also had a liking for collecting women’s intimate garments... As Asina knew, Rose Vesper had some of her personal clothing in Benson’s collection.

The Mad Demon Muses, known by such a name, were as you would expect in character. Before joining the Hero Team, he was a soldier fighting Demons on the front lines, but was so temperamental that once he saw red, he would strike down friend and foe alike; he killed Demons and allies indiscriminately on the battlefield...

The Twin Thieves, Aileen and Aili, appeared petite and adorable, and outwardly obedient, but their cruelty was the most terrifying among all... They enjoyed theft, but not only did they steal belongings, they also liked to cut off a piece from their victims as a keepsake, which might be an eye, a nose, an ear, or even a heart...

After giving it a thought, Asina shockingly realized that the former members of the Hero Team were almost all perverts.

Almost every one of them had hands stained with bloodshed, and it wouldn’t be an overstatement to say several were full of wicked deeds.

The more she reflected on it, the more painful it became in her heart.

Why did Lord Jie Luo recruit such a group of people as members of the Hero Team?

Compared to the members Qin Chu recruited, Princesses, Holy Daughters, Saintess Candidates, Wise Man Sages... they could definitely be described as of pure and noble lineage.

Why did the comparison reveal such a huge gap between Lord Jie Luo and Qin Chu?

No, it wasn’t like this, something must have been mistaken.

I am in love with Lord Jie Luo.

The only person I love is Lord Jie Luo...

Asina kept repeating these words forcefully in her mind, to strengthen the beliefs in her heart, especially since she had been holding on to the memory of Lord Jie Luo ever since his death.

But at this moment, another man had taken possession of her body by disgraceful means and even breached her heart, stealing a tiny place in the garden reserved for Lord Jie Luo.

This made Asina exceedingly uncomfortable; she couldn’t accept such a situation, as it would cause her long-held beliefs to completely collapse.

She was panting heavily, drenched in cold sweat.

Her full and beautiful body trembled as if in a spasm, and her throat emitted one pained cry after another... Even her body and soul seemed to inexplicably resist.

Jie Luo, Qin Chu, Jie Luo, Qin Chu... The images of the two men flickered incessantly in her mind.

After who knows how long, Asina’s wails finally came to a stop, and she lay there silently, motionless except for the occasional shudder like an electric shock. After a long while, she finally lifted her head, her face pale and her hair disheveled, her thin robe soaked through with sweat.

On her face was a slightly distorted smile, somewhat deranged and even a bit destroyed.

Hehe... Hahaha...

The only person she deeply loved was Lord Jie Luo.

She shouldn’t have any doubts about Lord Jie Luo.

Even if some of the members recruited by Lord Jie Luo had committed grave sins, Lord Jie Luo must have intended to reform them. Yes, that had to be it, hadn’t they all been obedient while Lord Jie Luo was alive? As soon as Lord Jie Luo died, Karsas quickly lost control again!

So, Lord Jie Luo was not wrong, not wrong, not wrong...

Asina clenched her small hands tightly, her pearly teeth almost biting through her lips, her face even looking a bit fierce. She had to hold on to her beliefs, or else her will might completely collapse.

But... once planted, the seed of doubt is not so easily banished, is it?

In her mind, the image of Qin Chu lingered on.

After a long while, Asina finally returned to her senses, took a deep breath, stood up, tidied herself up in the mirror, dried the sweat from her body, and then headed towards the direction of the Earth Mother Goddess Sect.

...

Her beautiful face bore a habitual smile, enchanting, elegant, and full of confidence as she gracefully made her way to the Earth Mother Goddess Sect.

Beneath her high-slit magic robe, glimpses of her pale, slender legs could be seen, the sound of her sexy black heels clicking crisply on the stone pavement.

Walking within Imperial City, Asina’s presence was like a dazzling comet, attracting countless gazes wherever she went.

This woman, truly an Elf that could drive one mad, that type.

Those noble sons were largely aware of the woman’s identity, swallowing their saliva continually for Asina’s lovely face and full figure.

But few approached to strike up a conversation, merely nodding to her from a distance with respect.

Because they knew all too well that although Asina was accessible and charming to everyone, and might even make you feel she was interested in you,

when you actually wanted to get closer, you would be met only with a cold rejection.

Swaying her graceful figure, Asina appeared at the entrance of the Earth Mother Goddess Sect, glanced at the tall and extravagant sanctuary in front of her, and the corner of her mouth curved into a faint, mocking smile.

How much Magic Power must be squeezed from believers to build such an ostentatious church? Asina had always been quite curious about that number.

Shaking her head slightly, Asina majestically entered the Earth Mother Goddess Sect; though she was not dressed in the attire of a Holy Man, the Earth Knights at the door did not stop her.

In the Earth Mother Goddess Sect, Asina possessed special privileges that allowed her to meet directly with the Pope without prior notice.

She passed through familiar corridors, circumventing the front luxurious palace, and went straight to the back of the Holy Hall before pushing open the door of a slightly less towering room outright.

Squeak...

Inside the room, a dignified and mature woman opened her eyes.

Her tall and ample figure gave the impression of being soft and comfortable to embrace.

She wore a golden yellow robe with hints of white gold and tightly held a scepter symbolizing the identity and power of the Pope... This woman was none other than the Church Venerable of the Earth Mother Goddess Sect, Lady Saint Monica.

Lady Saint Monica appeared to be praying, her full legs bent in kneel on the ground, she showed a mix of dissatisfaction and helplessness at Asina’s unreserved intrusion into her chamber:

"Asina, you should learn to knock. I don’t think it’s such a difficult task," she said.

Asina nodded, "Next time, definitely..."

Lady Saint Monica shook her head, it was always the same response, but "next time" never seemed to remember. She had given up on teaching Asina to knock. It would probably be easier to create a Super Order Magic from scratch than to get Asina to learn to knock.

After a pause, Lady Saint Monica spoke again, "So, my dearest Heresy Investigator of the God Sect... do you have any business with me this time?"

Heresy Investigator, that was Asina’s position within the Earth Mother Goddess Sect.

While similar to a Heretic Judge, it was different; an investigator was responsible only for investigation, simply put, the work of intelligence and not judgment. Of course, in special circumstances, she would occasionally have to act as a judge.

Asina had intended to ask Lady Saint Monica for Holy Water.

But as the words reached her lips, they suddenly morphed into a different sound, and her tone became somewhat grave:

"Lady Saint Monica, do I have any traces of being manipulated by magic, influenced in spirit, or controlled in soul?"

"I suspect that I might be under the influence of some force."

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