Chapter 509

Haha, you think I have a strong sense of contrast, but I am just as much.

The older sister monster Fei Yu Maru, who should have been floating in the sky, has now transformed into a strong-willed woman with the appearance of a mature woman but the heart of a young girl...

Haha, the huge contrast actually made me feel the reality even more.

She is no longer the same person she was; the woman standing before me now...

—It's a bell that belongs only to me.

Epilogue XIII. The Disqualification of a Knight-Errant

Schicksal Headquarters

In her private room at the Schicksal Headquarters, Li Sushang looked at the unfamiliar ceiling and let out a soft sigh.

Five hundred years ago, she once thought she had met a charming and mature man named 'Rosharian' when she was just starting out, and developed feelings for him that went beyond friendship.

However, in the following period, Li Sushang suffered a series of blows, including the death of her family members, and was taken back to Europe by Otto and 'sealed' away until she was released by Otto five hundred years later.

From an objective point of view, Li Sushang felt that even without considering her feelings for Otto, she had to thank Otto for giving her the opportunity to be 'reborn'.

However, after clashing with his Martial Uncle...

Well, calling it a clash is giving her too much credit.

After being reprimanded by her Martial Uncle Lin Yu, and then being pulled into the illusion created by the Illusionary Phantasm Lantern Barrier by the Illusionary Illusion Lantern - Sword God, Li Sushang, who already had some doubts about Otto's actions, had her filter completely shattered.

The Rosharian she had always seen as gentle had completely transformed into a real Luocha on that day.

From that moment on, Li Sushang felt that her world had completely changed.

Originally, the only acquaintances she knew in this world, besides her grandmaster whom she had met a few times but who was unwilling to meet her, were Otto.

Then Otto became like this... no, I should say she knew that Otto had become like this.

This shock left Li Sushang in a daze for some time.

Of course, on the day she obtained the Dominance Core, Li Sushang became even clearer about what she should do.

She always wanted to uphold justice, so when a villain appeared, even if the villain was someone she had once liked or had done her a favor, she had to kill him for the greater good.

On that day, Li Sushang, who had in a sense killed Otto, truly felt that her heart had become clear.

In the years that followed, she continued to fight against the Honkai as a member of the Shenzhou and the Schicksal Alliance.

However, at the same time, Li Sushang gradually discovered something.

It feels like someone who shouldn't be living in my heart has taken up residence there.

During this time, Li Sushang realized that she had long developed different feelings for her Martial Uncle who had woken her up.

However, upon discovering that her Martial Uncle already had many women around him, Li Sushang suppressed her feelings and did not express them.

Moreover, it's not just for that reason.

Li Sushang knew very well that she had indeed developed a similar fondness for the Rosharian in the past.

You just betrayed the Rosharian, and now you're trying to throw yourself into your Martial Uncle's arms...

This is certainly not a good thing for a woman who has been educated in ancient customs.

In the era in which Li Sushang lived, it was common for heroic figures like Martial Uncle Lin Yu to have multiple wives and concubines...

No, Martial Uncle Lin Yu is already a de facto 'king' in this world, so it's perfectly reasonable for him to have a large number of wives and concubines.

But I am different.

Having once harbored some feelings for Otto, she immediately realized she had developed similar feelings for Lin Yu —wasn't this just fickleness?

Objectively speaking, Li Sushang's ideas are not very compatible with the modern era.

The problem is that Li Sushang was originally an ancient person who should have lived in ancient times but was forced to live in modern times.

Expecting Pillow Heroine to immediately change her mindset is simply asking too much.

Suppressing her emotions because of this thought, Li, the female knight, waited and waited—only to find that her Martial Uncle had actually gone to confront the Cocoon of Finality on her birthday.

If it were just a comrade-in-arms who made this choice, Li Sushang would only feel admiration for such a hero.

However, if the other party is Lin Yu Martial Uncle, then Li Sushang obviously cannot just admire him and let the matter pass.

The reason she didn't act like a chivalrous heroine in this matter was simply because she couldn't get over that hurdle in her heart, and at the same time, she discovered that the women around Lin Yu were all exceptionally outstanding.

As a result, when he couldn't get over this hurdle, Lin Yu 'died'.

Even though she knew that Lin Yu had a chance to defeat the Cocoon of Finality, Li Sushang also knew that the odds of winning against the Cocoon of Finality alone were not high at all.

The once cheerful and lively female knight-errant gradually developed cracks in her heart because she failed to take the most crucial step that day.

Although she tried her best to act as if nothing was wrong, pretending was never Li Sushang's forte.

Three years have passed, and anyone from the Schicksal team who had contact with her a few times could see that Li Sushang had already lived with lifelong regret.

However, today, Lin Yu suddenly returned to the Schicksal Headquarters and announced that he was going to resign from his position as the Archbishop of Schicksal.

To be honest, Li Sushang didn't care whether Lin Yu resigned or not.

Over the course of those three years, Li Sushang, filled with lifelong regret, had long since abandoned the 'rules' in her heart that she was never supposed to follow.

She had already made up her mind to take that step, so...

—Don't even mention Kiana and the others, even if it were my master in front of me now, I wouldn't back down!

At this moment, Li Sushang, who was clenching her little fists tightly, looked up at the mirror on the dressing table in front of her.

Then, Li Sushang, who had just made up her mind to fight to the death, immediately covered her mouth after seeing Lin Yu, who had appeared in her room at some unknown time.

In these three years, Li Sushang did learn something, though.

At least she knows very well now that the room is very soundproof, so good that even if she shouts loudly now, no one else will probably be able to hear Li Sushang's shouts.

However, she was so shocked that she completely forgot about the incident the moment she saw Lin Yu Li Sushang.

She made this unnecessary movement to avoid making any inexplicable shouts.

As for Lin Yu, who is now in Li Sushang's room, he really has no other thoughts.

During his speech, he never expected that Li Sushang, this little girl, would look at him with that kind of gaze.

Lin Yu originally thought that this girl, who was heartbroken, should forget the bastard child with great carefree attitude and start a new life.

Well, the current situation is exactly as he expected.

Aside from the minor issue of 'Li Sushang starting a new life because she fell in love with him,' everything else seemed to align with his expectations.

Compared to the other women who had physical intimacy with Lin Yu didn't actually have many feelings for Li Sushang.

This unfortunate child met the wrong person at the wrong time, and then some bad things happened around her, resulting in her inexplicably living for five hundred years and arriving in this strange world.

After she realized her mistake, Lin Yu originally thought that there wouldn't be much interaction between him and her.

However, now, looking at Li Sushang gradually releasing her right hand, with a hint of unease and ninety-nine points of expectation in her eyes, Lin Yu felt that this girl's persona might be a bit off.

"Martial Uncle".

When Li Sushang turned to look at the silent man behind her, she realized that he had probably already seen through her thoughts the moment they met.

This idea has no basis whatsoever. If I had to find one, the biggest basis would probably be...

—This person is Lin Yu.

Over the past three years, Li Sushang, filled with lifelong regret, has idealized Lin Yu into an omnipotent and flawless god.

In her eyes, Lin Yu, who could carry out his actions behind Otto, must be able to see through other people's thoughts; otherwise, there would be no way to explain some of the actions he took three years ago.

Under this premise, Li Sushang felt that she no longer needed those overly pretentious ideas.

Three years ago, it was because of the distracting thoughts in her mind that she lost someone who was extremely important to her.

Three years later—she will never let go again!

Although she didn't boldly kiss Lin Yu like other girls, in just a moment, Li Sushang had already thrown herself into Lin Yu's arms.

Feeling the softness of the girl's body, Lin Yu silently embraced Li Sushang said helplessly to her.

"I don't mind doing something to you, but Su Shang, you need to think this through."

"I'm a hopeless womanizer, one hundred percent. Now that you've fallen into my hands, don't regret it later."

"Regret?"

Feeling the warmth from Lin Yu, Li Sushang not only didn't let go of Lin Yu, but instead hugged him even tighter.

"I regretted not doing this three years ago."

"Now... I will absolutely not let go!"

So, am I really that charming?

I don't think I've had that much interaction with her.

If someone else did this now, I would either think it was a joke or that it was a honey trap.

But Big Pillow Heroine... she didn't have such thoughts.

She was serious.

Although the reason is unknown, her current actions and statements are certainly serious.

"But it's my Martial Uncle."

At this moment, Li Sushang seemed to remember something and asked Lin Yu with a slightly uneasy expression.

"Would my Martial Uncle think I'm a fickle woman just because I once had feelings for Luo... Otto and then fell in love with Martial Uncle?"

Seeing the unease in the girl's eyes gradually intensify, Lin Yu completely abandoned his hesitation, pushed her down onto the bed, and kissed her lips.

The girl before him, though once misled by Otto into doing some wrong things, was ultimately pulled back by him before things escalated into something far worse.

Li Sushang, in this state, no longer has any family or friends.

If Ziran lived in a world five hundred years later, she might, like in the original story, forge friendships with others and continue her chivalrous journey to help more people.

But in the end, she was still a young girl in the throes of first love.

Even women stronger than her need a man by their side.

She is alive today because of Otto's actions.

Now that I have killed Otto, I should also deal with the problems Otto left behind.

She no longer has a home of her own, so since she doesn't care now...

—Let me give her a new home.

After the two were no longer in close contact, Li Sushang finally shed tears of joy because she felt completely at ease.

Before today, she really didn't expect that the path she thought would be full of setbacks would be so smooth.

Faced with a woman who nearly made a terrible mistake, Lin Yu not only did not reject her, but also accepted her feelings very directly.

Li Sushang didn't know what Lin Yu was thinking when he kissed her, but she could sense that Lin Yu wanted her to be happier, which was why he did something she hadn't expected.

Thinking about it carefully, that makes sense.

Even without mentioning Master Tai, Kiana and the others are all very charming girls.

If I hadn't resorted to such despicable means to play the victim, perhaps my Martial Uncle wouldn't have done such a thing.

In the end, I was still too selfish.

Selfish as I am, I may have long lost the spirit of dedication that a chivalrous person should have.

But...

That's no longer important.

I finally understand that I would rather be a woman than a knight-errant.

An ordinary woman who can stay by her lover's side and walk with him through life.

As her robe was partially undone, Li Sushang felt an immense sense of peace within her.