We evil gods must hide.

Chapter 62 Eve's Little Cake

"Hmm."

Lynch's attempt to get up startled Catherine.

She slowly opened her eyes, looking at the black-haired young man so close to her, her eyes filled with doting affection, and whispered, "Did you sleep well, darling?"

Lin Qi secretly rubbed his aching back with the hand that wasn't being held down.

"You slept well."

Seemingly noticing his movement, Catherine chuckled, lifted the soft blanket, and sat up.

Her figure was so perfect that even the evil god felt a heat rising in his nose.

I can't look at it any longer.

If we keep looking, something bad is going to happen.

Lynch quickly sat up and wrapped the velvet quilt around Catherine, leaving only her fair shoulders exposed.

"It's windy here, be careful not to catch a cold."

Catherine narrowed her eyes upon hearing this.

"How could I, a second-tier swordsman, be afraid of the wind?"

After saying that, she hooked her arm around Lin Qi's neck and kissed him hard before lifting the covers and getting up. Her beautiful figure showed no regard for his gaze as she put on her clothes, reverting to her aloof and indifferent mentor persona.

"Once we get back to the academy, you'll have to train your body with me."

"Too weak."

The evil god felt a surge of resentment upon seeing the mockery in the woman's eyes.

"Get up quickly, we have something important to do today."

"You'd better stick close to me."

Lynch was reminded of the important matter by Catherine's words.

He composed himself, looked at Catherine, and said in a serious tone, "Catherine, you can't go in."

Catherine looked at him in confusion: "Why? They're just a bunch of cultists. Why don't we go and provoke that dragon?"

"It's too dangerous inside."

Lin Qi said in a deep voice, "The fortress is a dragon domain built by the legendary blue dragon with its primal power. It has a strong suppressive effect on divinity and magic. Moreover, that unfathomable abyss priest Baal is inside with at least fifty cult fanatics."

"I know it's dangerous."

Catherine nodded. "But this is my job."

"But..."

"No buts."

Catherine interrupted him, gripping his hand tightly, her eyes filled with determination. "Horton, I know you're worried about me, but I can't back down just because of danger. That's not my style."

She paused, looked at Lynch, and said with a pleading look in her eyes, "Besides, I need you to come in with me. You're familiar with the fortress's terrain and have dealt with Baal before. With you there, our chances of winning will be much greater."

"Most importantly, I don't want to be separated from you again."

Looking into her determined eyes, Lin Qi felt a mix of emotions.

If this happened at any other time, anyone would be moved if a woman said these words to them, but in this situation, the Evil God is extremely troubled.

There was no reason to refuse.

However, going in with Catherine means that the Mask of Oblivion will become ineffective.

If I were to follow her in, the aura of the Dragon Realm would instantly suppress the [Forgotten Mask], and the cognitive shackles I had set in Catherine's mind would shatter immediately, just like before.

At that moment, the beautiful and powerful imperial swordswoman will instantly regain her senses.

Lin Qi dared not think too much about what would happen next.

"I'll wait for you outside."

Catherine didn't wait for Lin Qi's opinion at all. After speaking, she walked out with a dashing air, not giving the evil god a chance to speak. Watching her figure disappear at the tent entrance, the smile on Lin Qi's face instantly faded.

He slowly raised his hand, looking at his fingertips, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"This is such a hassle."

He muttered to himself and sighed softly.

The evil god is now experiencing a surge of emotion because of a woman whose memories he has altered.

This is not a good sign!

Lynch shook his head and looked through the gap at the tent entrance. The fortress, forged by the legendary dragon, stood there silently like a lurking beast, exuding a chilling aura.

Things have gone off track.

"Um?"

Because he was too busy and tired last night, Lin Qi didn't notice the system's notification at all.

[Hint: You have developed a close relationship with Catherine, your mentor at the Imperial Academy. Catherine cannot completely forget you.]

"Things seem to be taking a turn for the better?"

Lin Qi's face was full of contemplation.

Now, he can only take it one step at a time and then try to find a way to minimize the harm to her.

...

Lin Qi dressed and stepped out of the tent. Outside, the elite students of the Imperial Academy were packing their bags, looking somewhat sleepy. Their group consisted of seven boys and seven girls, seven mages and seven warriors, all of whom were already at the first rank.

Moreover, according to Catherine, this is only a third-year student at Imperial Academy.

Fifteen.

The general age for admission to Imperial College is twelve.

The girl in the blue robes whom he had met before saw Lin Qi come out, and a hint of joy flashed in her big eyes. She came up to him and said, "Hello, I am Eve, a third-year water-element student at the Magic Academy. My instructor, Catherine, went to patrol the area, and she asked me to come and greet you."

"Hello, Eve."

Lynch was very polite. "I'm Horton."

Eve nodded.

"Yes, we're going to explore Blue Dragon Castle in fifteen minutes. Instructor Karen has gone in first to scout ahead. We'll set off once Instructor Catherine returns."

"Your advisor said you didn't eat breakfast, so this is some breakfast I brought from home. It's nothing fancy, just something to tide you over."

Eve handed Lynch a delicate little cardboard box.

The latter opened it and found it was indeed a simple yellow cake. He thanked her and swallowed it whole.

After chewing a few bites, Lin Qi's pupils widened slightly, as if in disbelief.

This is so delicious!

Lynch swore he had never eaten such a delicious cake in either of his lives. The aroma of butter and wheat instantly filled his taste buds, and the sweetness was just right, not a bit excessive. The moment he ate it, even his mind became a little clearer.

The drowsiness vanished instantly.

[Hint: You seem to have eaten a high-end magical food. Stamina +1]

Lin Qi: ? ? ?

He took a breath, his gaze towards Eve had changed, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "Eve, this cake..."

"Oh, it was made by my cook. I added some magical herbs; it can refresh and restore energy."

Eve was looking down at the blue magic book floating in front of her, her short blue hair swaying gently as she turned the pages, and she answered in a casual tone.

Actually, compared to her classmates, Eve's outfit was relatively low-key.

It's not that fancy.

But this cake truly shocked the evil god.

Is this the strength of elites from major powers?

Lord Evil God felt like a country bumpkin.

Just as Lynch was marveling at this, Eve seemed to have finished her own business and began to quietly observe Lynch with curious eyes.

good looking.

young.

emaciated.

This was her first impression of Lynch.

At that moment, she heard a voice transmission in her ear.

"You damn Eve, just ask already! What are you waiting for?!"

Eve glanced back at the guy hiding in a corner, then hesitantly spoke.

"Horse, Lord Horton..."

She hesitated.