I, Herrscher Slayer

I, Herrscher Slayer, Author: Happiness and Backlight

Synopsis:

"I knew it, my other half, you are special."

The Honkai shattered, and the two Herrschers of the Void gazed at each other from afar. The Queen's orange eyes reflected the demeanor of the Herrscher opposite her. As expected of her other half, he could achieve such a feat.

"Huh? So, am I your upper half or lower half?"

Her deep purple pupils were also filled with the image of the other person. How dare this mere Kiana be so arrogant? I'll beat you into a bug!

Chapter 1: A Boy in Valkyrie Academy

In a unique hospital room at St. Freya Academy, a golden-haired boy lay peacefully asleep on the hospital bed. If it weren't for the steady and regular fluctuations on the ventilator and electrocardiogram beside him, he would look like a dead person. Sitting by the bedside was a white-haired girl. Her pure white long hair was tied into two braids that hung down her back. Although she was supposed to be on duty as a caregiver, what she was doing at the moment didn't quite fit her role. The quiet hospital room was occasionally filled with game sound effects, all originating from the handheld game console in the girl's hands.

There was no helping it, Hohom Adventure was just too much fun.

"Aaaah! I lost again. It looked so easy when Bronya was playing, but why is it so difficult when I play it myself? So frustrating!"

The game screen turned blood red. The girl, having lost again, threw down the handheld console and leaned back on the bed. The sleeping boy unknowingly provided her with a lap pillow. This girl was truly not suited for caregiving. This was only suitable for an unresponsive ICU patient. Any slightly more normal patient would probably kick her off the bed.

"I'm not playing anymore, I'm not playing anymore. It's time to change the IV drip... Why hasn't he woken up yet? How long has it been? He should have woken up by now."

Still not completely forgetting her duties, Kiana saw that the IV bag above was almost empty. She fumbled to pick up another IV bag from the table and quickly replaced it. After confirming that the drip was continuing, she listlessly rested her chin on the bedside, looking at the sleeping boy. Mei had washed his hair yesterday. After sleeping for so long, his original short golden hair now slightly covered his ears. His pointed, doll-like face, coupled with the tear mole at the corner of his eye, gave him the appearance of a little fox. If he had looked like this when they first met, Kiana would have definitely mistaken him for a girl. Tsk, looking so harmless, who would have thought he was so powerful back then.

"Permanent air-to-air missiles, such a powerful move, I want it too. When I become an S-rank Valkyrie in the future, I'll definitely do that too."

In her boredom, Kiana recalled the scene from back then, and her eyes immediately lit up. She suddenly appeared on the battlefield. Whether it was Mei, Himeko, or the surrounding Suicide Squad and Honkai Beasts, they were all defeated by the missiles filling the sky. At that moment, Kiana only saw the figure with pink wings spread out. In Kiana's eyes at the time, this was undoubtedly an angel.

Then the angel's wings broke, and he fell straight down. Because she was too far away, Kiana could only watch helplessly as he fell into a pile of rubble. This was the source of all his injuries. However, after coming here for an examination, she discovered that his injuries were secondary; the more important injury was to his head.

Severe brain damage, with a very slim chance of waking up. Most likely, he would remain in this vegetative state. This was the conclusion given by the medical department.

Neither Kiana, Mei, nor Bronya could accept this conclusion. Fortunately, Kiana still had some face with the Director of St. Freya Academy, so she managed to get him into this medical room for continuous treatment. However, there was nothing that could be done about the caregivers, so she, Mei, and Bronya had to take turns.

She didn't know how the other two took care of him, but Kiana's method was like this: lying by the bedside playing games, and if she got sleepy, she would just get on the bed and sleep. The bed was big enough for two people.

"Wake up quickly, I haven't repaid the favor of you saving me yet. You can't just die like this. I swear by the name of the Kaslana family, I will definitely save you. Wake up quickly... Shen Gonglin?"

Her blue eyes looked towards the clothes rack. A tattered school uniform was hanging there. From the name tag on it, they had learned the boy's name. Other than that, they knew nothing else. The style of the school uniform couldn't help them figure out his identity. Perhaps that armor, which looked like an angel's, had more information?

But there was no way to investigate now. That suit had already been sealed. She heard Auntie say that headquarters had sent people to retrieve it, which was also the price for providing the medical facilities. Kiana couldn't do anything about it, as she had only recently arrived at St. Freya Academy and had little influence.

Kiana babbled on by the bedside, her time now only passing by talking to the person on the bed after being repeatedly defeated in the game. Just then, the door to the hospital room was pushed open from the outside. Kiana turned her head and saw a girl with long black and purple hair entering. Upon seeing this girl, Kiana immediately pounced on her, accompanied by a sweet "Mei." Kiana hugged her like a swallow returning to its nest, and the girl with long black and purple hair, Raiden Mei, was already accustomed to this scene.

"Kiana, calm down, I'm here to relieve you."

Skillfully propping up Kiana's head with her hand, Raiden Mei turned and dodged Kiana's bear hug. She couldn't do anything about this girl, always so full of energy, didn't she get tired?

"Eh, so soon... Never mind, Mei, give me a hug quickly. I haven't had my 'Mei element' intake in four or five hours."

Still trying to get close to Mei, Raiden Mei wasn't going to let Kiana succeed so easily. She didn't mind being close to Kiana, after all, they entered the academy together, but this girl was too clingy. Mei really couldn't handle it.

"What is 'Mei element'? I don't remember having any strange things like that on me. Go back and rest quickly, it's my turn now."

She always liked to say such strange things. Mei was already used to the white-haired girl's behavior patterns. After dealing with Kiana, she shifted her attention to the boy on the bed. She had been taking care of him for so long without him waking up, but even Kiana wasn't impatient, let alone Raiden Mei. Naturally good at taking care of people, Mei tucked the blanket around the boy on the bed. Judging by her actions, Kiana must have climbed onto the bed again. Really, she never learns.

She wondered if this would affect the patient's rest.

"Eh, I don't want to go back. If I go back, I won't see Mei anymore. I want to stay here and accompany Mei... no, I mean, take care of him."

Kiana didn't want to be separated again right after meeting. There was nothing for her to do if she went back, and there were no classes recently. She could be with Mei here, and if she went back, it would only be Bronya. That loli would only criticize her. It was better to stay here with Mei and him.

"...You, alright, but you must be quiet and not disturb the patient's rest."

She couldn't do anything about her, so Mei shook her head helplessly. If she didn't want to leave, then so be it. It wasn't a big deal to stay here.

Chapter 2: A Boy's Legs Can Be Played With for a Year

"Don't worry, how could I disturb the patient's rest? Mei, why don't you trust me at all? I'm great at taking care of people."

Having received permission, the white-haired girl happily sat back on the bed. She patted the blanket and boasted to Mei about her caregiving skills. Mei never trusted her, but her caregiving skills were clearly excellent. She had never forgotten to change his IV drip. With such great skills, why wasn't she praised? Even he hadn't said anything bad about her.

Although he couldn't say anything even if he wanted to.

"Kiana, get down quickly! Is this how you take care of him when I'm not here? Putting aside whether it affects the patient's rest, you know you're a girl. What does it look like, lying on the same bed with a boy? Get down quickly."

So this was how she took care of him. Mei was much more reliable than Kiana. Mei quickly pulled down the idiot who was disturbing the patient's rest. Kiana was so clumsy sitting on the bed; Mei was afraid she would accidentally knock the needle out of place. Seeing the stable data waveform on the screen beside her, Mei finally breathed a sigh of relief. She gave Kiana a reproachful glance, wondering if it was a mistake to let her stay here.

Or perhaps Kiana shouldn't have been involved at all, and she and Bronya should have taken turns... No, Bronya was still young, and it was too difficult for her to take care of someone while attending classes. It was better for her to do it alone.

"Eh, he's unconscious anyway, so he doesn't know. What does it matter..."

Kiana pouted. The room wasn't large, so if she didn't sit on the bed, she would have to sit on a stool, which was definitely not as comfortable as the bed. Besides, the bed was so big, it was fine for two people.

"No means no. If you still want to stay here, you have to listen to me obediently."

Mei tried her best to maintain a poker face and stared at Kiana. She couldn't spoil this girl too much. If she let her do as she pleased, she would definitely mess things up. Kiana had this strange ability, and as a close friend, Mei knew it all too well.

"...Oh, alright."

Kiana obediently lowered her head, declaring that she listened to Mei the most. Whatever Mei said, she would do. Obedient and well-behaved described Kiana.

"Mm, have you changed the medication? Then come and help me give him a sponge bath. Bronya's strength is too little, she can't do this job at all."

Seeing that Kiana was being obedient, Mei nodded and pulled back the blanket of the patient on the bed. Judging by her practiced movements, it was clear that this wasn't the first time she had done this. If it were in the past, she might still be shy, but after doing it so many times, there was nothing to be shy about. As mentioned before, St. Freya Academy only provided medical treatment; things like this had to be handled by the three of them. This was also why Mei had kept Kiana. If she were alone, it would feel strange.

"Oh, it's time for me to take advantage of this guy again. I have to write this down in my little notebook."

Kiana helped Mei lift the unconscious boy from the bed. Carefully avoiding the needle, Kiana removed his hospital gown. A strong lavender scent wafted into her nose. Like a pervert, Kiana took a deep whiff. Of course, it wasn't the boy's natural scent, but the smell of the hospital gown after Mei had washed it. Still, it might have permeated his body, as the boy himself seemed to have a bit of an odor.

Thankfully, Mei didn't notice, or Kiana would have been labeled a creep. Secretly sticking out her pink tongue, Kiana completely removed the gown, making sure not to touch the needle. Even though I'm being so careful and attentive, why does everyone call me a clumsy oaf?

The eldest daughter of the Kaslana family didn't understand why.

"What do you mean 'taking advantage'? Strictly speaking, it should be us taking advantage of him... No, that's not right either."

Mei took a clean towel, while Kiana had already helped the patient lean against her arm. Mei gently began to wipe his back. The care these three girls showed him... except for Kiana, it could be described as meticulous. They bathed him every day, which was the only way he could sleep comfortably and perhaps wake up.

"He's taking advantage of us, having my dear Mei do this for him. Every day, I feel like my hair is turning green. Couldn't I or Bronya have done this? There was no need for you to help, Mei."

Kiana was indignant. She felt as if she were watching her own wife serve another man. It felt like such a loss. No, she had to take advantage of this guy too.

"I've told you, Bronya's strength is very limited, and it's too strenuous for her to do this. And if it were you... I wouldn't be at ease, so I should do it. Kiana, don't just stand there watching. You take care of his legs."

Shifting her position, Mei sat at the head of the bed, letting the patient lean against her chest. With her hands free, she began to tend to his neck and chest. Seeing Kiana with her cheeks puffed out like a frog made her laugh. Instead of being angry, why didn't she hurry up and help? What was she thinking about?

"This is acceptable."

Piling all the blankets at the foot of the bed, Kiana nimbly pulled down his pants. Of course, she left the last barrier intact. Seeing Kiana's actions, Mei's face flushed. This girl's skill at undressing people was getting better and better. Back when she asked for her help, she had taken everything off... Never mind, let's not talk about it. That incident was in the past; let it disappear into the dust.

"Mei, do you think this guy is really a boy? How could a boy have legs like these? I feel like I could play with these legs for a year."

Bringing over another towel, Kiana diligently scrubbed the legs in her arms. Although she wasn't tall, these legs were truly straight and slender, without a single scar. They were as fair as jade, even more beautiful than Mei's legs. But why did these legs have to be on a boy? What a waste of good material! Such good legs, no wonder leg pillows felt so comfortable.

"Don't talk like a pervert! Kiana, remember you're a girl. What do you mean 'play for a year'? Look at what you're saying, do you still sound like a normal girl? Let go, I don't need your help anymore. It's my turn now."

With furrowed brows, Mei sternly reprimanded Kiana, ordering her to switch places. Mei moved to the corner of the bed while Kiana supported the patient's shoulders. Play with legs for a year? Why don't I have this kind of... To be honest.

It seems I do, a little.

Chapter 3: Awakening

Mei was a girl with a good conscience, and not a small one at that. It was too difficult for her to lie with her eyes open. Seeing him up close, Mei realized Kiana wasn't exaggerating. These legs were indeed worth playing with for a year. If only they were wearing black stockings like hers...

No, no, he's a pure boy. This kind of thing is not allowed.

"Mei, what are you spacing out about? Should I do it instead? Seeing you like this, I feel weird."

The innocent Kiana wasn't thinking as much as Mei. She was just curious why Mei was spacing out. She was almost finished with her task, but Mei hadn't even started. Was it because she was too tired from class? Honestly, the Valkyrie training at St. Freya Academy was tiring, but for Mei, it should have been fine. So, what was the reason?

"Um... Um? What... Nothing, I just got distracted for a moment. Kiana, you need to be serious, no slacking off."

Mei, who had been lost in thought, was brought back by Kiana. At that moment, faint electrical sparks flashed between Mei's fingers. Unnoticed by the two Valkyrie candidates, electricity was transmitted from Mei's fingers to the skin of the person on the bed. Suddenly, as if sensing something, Mei looked at Shen Gonglin, who was leaning against Kiana. Was that just her imagination? She felt like his eyelids had moved. It must be her imagination... right?

Leaning closer to the unconscious boy, Mei didn't see any signs of him waking up. It was indeed her imagination.

"Got it. Mei, why don't you ever trust me... Mei, what do you think is going on? We've been taking such good care of him, but he's still lying in bed, unable to get hard. When will he wake up? I have so many things I want to ask him."

Tossing the towel aside, Kiana complained to Mei as she helped him put on his clothes. However, what the girl said made the usually virtuous and elegant young lady's face turn crimson. Unable to get hard in bed... Mei secretly glanced at Kiana. This girl was too innocent to realize what she was saying. Should she correct her? But if she did, not only she, but Kiana would also be embarrassed. Should she just pretend not to hear?

Besides, why do I understand it? It's embarrassing. Mei also wishes she could be as innocent as Kiana. If I understand it, doesn't that prove I'm a bad girl? No, no, I'm definitely a good girl too. This is just knowledge that girls of the appropriate age should know. Kiana doesn't care because she's abnormal, it has nothing to do with me!

"As long as we continue to take good care of him, he will wake up sooner or later. Then we can ask him anything we want. Or are you getting impatient, Kiana?"

Trying her best to clear her mind of the messy thoughts, Mei covered the boy on the bed with a blanket and then sat on the edge of the bed. Kiana didn't get off the bed. The white-haired girl yawned on the other side of the bed. After playing games for so long today, she was getting tired. It was already dusk outside, and another day had passed. This guy still hadn't woken up. What a shame.

"No, I want him to wake up soon too, but why won't he wake up... Mei, I'm a little sleepy. I want to sleep for a while. Wake me up when you're sleepy, and we'll switch shifts."

Like a child, Kiana seemed to run out of energy as she spoke. Like a big white cat, Kiana curled up, burrowing her head into a comfortable spot, and fell asleep. Her movements were so skilled and swift that Mei didn't even have a chance to stop her. Seeing her like this, Mei could only shake her head helplessly. She really didn't know how this girl managed her responsibilities normally.

Was she just here to sleep with him?

Fine, since Kiana was asleep, the rest would be up to her.

Without waking Kiana, Mei actually bore a considerable responsibility for Kiana's current state. She spoiled Kiana too much. Seeing Kiana's breathing gradually calm down, Mei quietly busied herself in the room, changing the flowers, closing the curtains, and tidying up the things Kiana had messed up on the table... These were her duties. All she could do was these things.

After finishing everything, Mei also sat by Shen Gonglin's bed. Just as Kiana had said, the soft bed was more comfortable than the chair. Now that Kiana was asleep and she had no one to talk to, Mei picked up a book and began to read in the twilight. She didn't turn on the light, fearing that even though the boy on the bed was still unconscious, the light might disturb him. Sleep well, and wake up soon.

What's going on, am I... Am I asleep?

In the midst of chaos, a point of light seemed to flash, and consciousness slowly returned to her body. It couldn't be called consciousness, it should be instinct. The sky was getting darker, and Mei by the bed had also unknowingly fallen asleep. At this moment, the boy who had been unconscious on the bed slowly began to move. Driven by instinct, his body moved. Mei beside him was like a light in the darkness, attracting him, or rather, the electromagnetic energy within her was attracting him.

As if drawn by something, purple lightning appeared on the sleeping Mei's body. Strands of current were transmitted from her body to the unconscious boy's hand. The power that had been dormant for a long time was finally activated. With the replenishment of the current, he, who had been sleeping for several months, finally woke up. His eyes opened, and his deep purple pupils shone brightly in the night, as if he hadn't eaten for months. He had finally woken up. The accumulation of these past few months could finally be used.

Now that he was awake, he no longer needed to rely on instinct to absorb electromagnetic energy. His purple eyes directly locked onto the girl lying by the bed. He reached out and grabbed the girl's wrist, pulling her onto the bed. The moment their skin touched, the electromagnetic attraction intensified. He needed this!

"Mmm, ugh... Kiana, what's... Huh?"

Such a large movement couldn't possibly not wake the sleeping girl. At first, she thought Kiana was acting up again, but when she opened her eyes, she met a pair of unfamiliar purple pupils. Mei suddenly snapped back to reality. What was going on? Why was this person holding her on the bed? And this person...

Wasn't he supposed to be unconscious? How did he suddenly wake up?

Chapter 4: You're Still Smiling!

In the night, two pairs of purple eyes met. After a long moment of stunned silence, Mei finally reacted. He had finally woken up. After taking care of him for so long, it had finally paid off. But why was the situation like this now? She was being held by the wrist and pinned to the bed. From those deep purple eyes, Mei could only see a look of pure vigilance. That's right, he must be scared. It was understandable that he would act out in a panic upon waking up in this unfamiliar environment. As long as she explained things properly, he should understand.

"Calm down, I don't mean any harm..."

Mei instinctively twisted her wrist, trying to break free from his control. But her movement only seemed to agitate the blonde boy further. As if by instinct, the current that had previously been absorbed from the girl's body re-entered the girl's body in a different form. Even the Thunder God would be shocked, let alone the girl beneath him. He should have recovered to Lv2 by now. Dealing with someone should be... Wait, what did Lv2 mean?

The questions in his mind didn't slow his actions even slightly. The current entering his body made Mei let out a muffled groan. It had been a long time since she had felt this electric shock. How could an electric shock affect her? Did he do this?

"Mmm, it's so noisy... Mei, what are you doing up at night... Huh, huh?"

The bed was only so big, and their movements had finally woken up the sleeping Kiana next to them. The white-haired girl frowned and opened her eyes. But the scene before her was a bit overwhelming. The blonde boy, who should have been unconscious, was now on top of Mei. Electricity crackled around both of them. Kiana couldn't quite grasp what was happening. Was she still dreaming?

"Stop making noise!"

It was the first time he had spoken in a long time. Though his voice was a bit hoarse, it was still pleasant to hear. Before Kiana could say anything else, the blond boy grabbed her neck with his free hand. The two girls were pinned to the bed, one on each side. Waking up to find herself lying with these two strangers, what on earth was going on?

"No talking. I ask, you answer. Understand?"

The blond boy slightly reduced the electric current in his hands and glared ferociously at the two girls beneath him. However, this so-called ferocity was likely only in his own mind. Neither Mei nor Kiana was intimidated by him. He didn't have a villainous face at all, even though he was trying his best to disguise it. To them, it was just cute and fierce, not scary at all. They couldn't get into the right mindset.

He didn't have a fierce face to begin with, and after sleeping for so long, his hair was almost covering his ears. To Kiana and Mei, he looked just like a spoiled girl. It was better not to provoke him right now. The two girls on the bed exchanged a look and understood each other. He was like a startled bird right now, so they should take it slow.

"Okay, ask whatever you want. We don't mean any harm."

Mei had a high tolerance for electricity, and the pain from before had completely disappeared. She relaxed her body and gave Shen Gonglin a friendly smile. This girl was very approachable. For matters of deception... no, negotiation, she was definitely the right person to handle it.

"Did I tell you to smile? Don't smile, be serious."

Unexpectedly, Shen Gonglin became even more vigilant after Mei smiled. Was this girl an idiot? She could still smile in this situation. If it were him, he would have immediately taken control. The prettier the girl, the more deceitful she was. He was almost fooled by her smile, but thankfully, he came to his senses in time. Was she trying to deceive him with this kind demeanor!

"Uh..."

Mei's expression froze. Was it wrong for her to smile? Everyone at St. Freya Academy liked her smile. It was supposed to be very approachable, right? But why wasn't it working this time? Mei felt very awkward when he said that.

"Pfft... haha."

Kiana couldn't help but laugh. It was rare to see Mei flustered. For some reason, Kiana wasn't siding with her best friend this time. She just found it very amusing. She wished she had recorded Mei's expression earlier with her phone. So Mei could also have such an awkward expression, even though she was smiling so cutely.

"Did I tell you to laugh?"

Fierce light glinted in his purple eyes, and his gaze shifted to Kiana. Did these two girls even understand the situation? Did they not believe he would act ruthlessly? His mind was a mess. He desperately wanted to sort out a whole basket of problems, couldn't they just cooperate!