Chapter 102

I'm afraid my only option is to go to Anti-Entropy. I know some people there, like Dr. Tesla and Rosaliya. They should be able to take me in.

"...You don't need to wash my hair in the front, Rita. You just need to wash my hair and wipe my back while you're at it."

This was a bit too thoughtful, wasn't it? Feeling the strange sensation in her chest, Durandal quickly reached out and slapped Shen Gonglin's hand away. With her head covered in foam, she couldn't open her eyes, so she still thought it was Rita who was bathing her. Although she had asked Rita to bathe her, Durandal had no intention of doing so. She would just have to be patient a little longer. Although it was indeed strange to have someone else bathe her, she really had no other choice at the moment.

Didn't you notice? This goose... is really dull. It's completely different from the ferocious, flapping-wing geese I used to know.

Shen Gonglin was stunned. He stared blankly at Durandal, who had turned her back to him again, and scratched his head. He hadn't expected Durandal to be so intellectually challenged. But this was the best outcome. Calm down. He just needed to be careful. Lord Shingu hadn't come today. He was sleeping soundly in his room. Rita was the one bathing Durandal.

"Durandal, please don't open your eyes yet. Let the foam stay for a while; it's good for your hair."

Shen Gonglin made up a story off the cuff. If the foam were washed away, Durandal would be able to open her eyes. In that case, she would really be testing the limits of her own life. As things stand, Shen Gonglin can barely keep the situation under control. She has seen the fan service she was supposed to see, and now she should think of a way to retreat.

"Okay, then you can help me scrub my back first."

Durandal, unsuspecting, looked at the towel she handed over. Shen Gonglin remained silent. Sister, are you really trying to kill me?

Chapter 401 I Like Men

In the hospital corridor, Rita headed purposefully towards Shen Gonglin's room. Her maid-like demeanor was elegant, each step precise as if measured with a ruler. After a busy day, Miss Rita finally had a chance to rest, and the best place to rest was, of course, Shen Gonglin's room. Neither Fu Hua nor the other girls were available to care for Shen Gonglin today, so Rita volunteered to come herself. Shen Gonglin couldn't be left alone; as for Durandal ...

Although she was bitten twice by Shen Gonglin, she should be fine with her abilities, so there's no need to worry about it. I'll go check on her tomorrow morning if I have time.

If Durandal knew that her best friend Rita was planning to treat her this way, she might burst into tears.

It seems Shen Gonglin really has a knack for being in hospitals. Since arriving, he's basically been there the whole time, always exhausted. As far as Rita knows, Schicksal has started developing stamina potions for Shen Gonglin. Although Rita feels he's still too weak and biting someone would be easier, this measure shows how much Shen Gonglin Schicksal. Rita doesn't know why Otto treats Shen Gonglin this way, but anything Otto ordered to make... it's best to drink it sparingly.

Isn't his own blood good enough? This time he actually bit Durandal twice but didn't bite himself. Shen Gonglin, this little rascal really doesn't know how to respect women.

The maid's mind raced as she walked to the door of Shen Gonglin's hospital room. Without knocking, Rita simply pushed the door open and went in. This behavior was not in line with Rita's usual code of conduct, but he was Shen Gonglin, not just anyone. Spending time with Shen Gonglin had changed even Rita a little. As for why she did this...

That's how it's always portrayed in anime. If you walk in without knocking, you might see some fan service, like seeing Shen Gonglin changing clothes. If you knock, such a thing would never happen. So, Rita understands this perfectly.

"Lord Rin? Is he already asleep?"

Unfortunately, Rita didn't see the fan service scene she had imagined after pushing open the door. Instead, she immediately saw the TV on, showing the drama that Shen Gonglin had been watching recently. Not far away, on the bed, there was a bulging ball wrapped in a blanket. Shen Gonglin always likes to watch TV like this. She didn't react at all when Rin came in. She must have already fallen asleep.

After all, they had experienced such an intense battle today. It was Honkai Beast of the Emperor-class. Although Shen Gonglin basically only fired two arrows, everyone witnessed the power of those two arrows. They were probably comparable to Durandal's power. This guy's stamina was not very good to begin with. After launching such a powerful attack, it is normal for him to be unable to hold on and fall asleep.

Rita went over and turned off the TV. Sure enough, the person under the covers didn't make a sound. Rita sighed softly. She had originally planned to have some fun with Shen Gonglin, since it was rare to have a situation like today without Fu Hua or anyone else disturbing her. But why was Shen Gonglin asleep? If she was asleep, then... well, it didn't seem to affect her at all. Or rather, it was because she was asleep that it didn't affect her.

As everyone knows, although Shen Gonglin usually acts quite lewd and brave, Rita has already seen through him. He's just a tough talker. If it really comes down to it, he'll definitely chicken out. Just being able to stay still and not resist is already exhausting Shen Gonglin's courage. He might even run away because he's shy. So if you want to take the relationship to the next level, you can only rely on yourself.

The maid was intelligent and quick-witted, and a series of complex situations played out in her mind. It could be said that she had a firm grasp on Shen Gonglin's thoughts. This girl was just that kind of person. On the surface, she pretended to be a strong sadist, but in reality, she was a weak submissive. If she didn't seize the opportunity at this time, who knew when the next opportunity would come? After all, this was Shen Gonglin. With such a perfect combination of timing, location, and people, Rita felt she would be letting herself down if she didn't take advantage of it.

Fu Hua usually guards Shen Gonglin like a mother hen, keeping a close watch on her and preventing her from stealing from him. Even if she gets a chance, Kiana and the others will definitely ruin it. This opportunity is now a once-in-a-lifetime chance. Just think about it, it's late at night, in a hospital room with only the two of them, and Shen Gonglin is still asleep. This is clearly an opportunity he has left for her.

Otherwise, why didn't he lock the door? I'm sure Shen Gonglin had already made preparations. Don't worry, Rita won't let you down.

In an instant, she found the best reason for her behavior. Rita bit her lip, took off her shoes, and climbed onto Shen Gonglin's bed. She gently lifted a corner of the quilt, revealing a section of her fair and delicate legs. This guy, really, doesn't he know how tempting this is? Although she didn't have any special hobbies, the thought of Shen Gonglin under the quilt made Rita suddenly feel that she might have a bit of a foot fetish.

Who can blame her? He's Shen Gonglin. Ever since Rita first saw him on the battlefield, Rita felt something strange about him. In the short time they spent together, Rita found herself growing more and more fond of Shen Gonglin. Despite his awkward personality, Rita just wanted to get close to him, as if he had a natural ability to be likable. Rita never thought she was someone who cared about looks, but just thinking about Shen Gonglin made her happy. He really is a strange person. Durandal is like that, and even Lady Fu Hua is like that. Everyone who is with Shen Gonglin undergoes some strange changes.

With these thoughts in mind, Rita turned off the light and climbed back onto Shen Gonglin's bed. She wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt that Shen Gonglin's position under the covers had changed slightly. She was probably just overthinking it. If he were awake, he would definitely jump up if she touched his leg like that. Taking advantage of others is something that only he can do.

As if possessed, Rita suddenly pressed her face against Shen Gonglin's leg. Although she subconsciously felt something was off, and Shen Gonglin felt different to the touch than usual, all in all, it was still a leg to play with for a long time.

"Deputy deputy deputy deputy... Deputy captain, Leng, calm down, I, I like men!"

Chapter 402 Admonition

Just by listening to her voice, you could tell how panicked the person who said that was. Under the covers, Alvit could no longer hold back. If she didn't speak up, she was afraid that Rita would come right up to her. She really didn't expect Rita to be this kind of person. This powerful, beautiful, reliable, and elegant vice-captain was actually a lesbian!

Realizing what had happened, Alvit panicked immediately. She had fallen asleep while watching TV, and when she woke up again, she felt someone secretly touching her leg. At first, she thought it was Shen Gonglin, since it was his hospital room, or perhaps he had just returned from visiting the captain. Alvit was a little confused, but then Alvit realized something was wrong. It wasn't Shen Gonglin, it was the vice-captain! What was she doing, hugging her leg? Alvit almost cried from fright. Anyone would probably feel the same way—waking up to find a girl hugging and rubbing against their leg, and that girl being their boss...

Alvit felt that she might not be able to continue as Valkyrie for much longer. The captain wanted her dead, and the vice-captain wanted to kill her. Moreover, both of these women were the strongest in Schicksal. Alvit felt like she was surrounded by enemies. Should she just swallow her anger and pretend nothing had happened? No, that was absolutely not going to work. Alvit had to fight back!

Then Alvit cried out. She pulled back the covers and stared wide-eyed at Rita. Rita was completely bewildered. No wonder the feel of her skin felt off; Shen Gonglin felt noticeably softer and more bouncy. She never imagined that Alvit was under the covers. Damn it, she almost kissed her! Why was this girl lying in Shen Gonglin's bed? Rita racked her brains but never imagined that Aluvert would betray Alvit. She thought of Mei Fu Hua, Kiana, Himeko, even Durandal, but Rita never expected it to be Alvit.

This girl has thick eyebrows and big eyes; who would have thought she was a traitor!

"Alvit, what are you doing here? Where is Shen Gonglin?"

Rita quickly released Alvit's legs and sat up. In the blink of an eye, she was back to being the perfectly elegant maid, as if she hadn't been the one clinging to her subordinate's legs. The maid asked Alvit a serious question, her rose-colored eyes filled with scrutiny. When did this girl get involved with Shen Gonglin? Could Durandal feeding her birth control pills have some hidden meaning?

"He went to see the captain. I was just watching TV in his room. After all, his bed was big and comfortable, and I couldn't even change the channels on the TV in my ward... Then I fell asleep while watching, and when I woke up, this is what happened."

Hugging her knees in fear, Alvit trembled like a bullied little girl. It was terrifying. So this was what it felt like to be targeted by the two strongest women in the world. Alvit had never been so scared before. Who else in this world could protect her? Just think, besides the bishop, the only other one was Shen Gonglin.

After all, he seems to be afraid of no one.

"Captain? What is he going to see Durandal for?"

Rita frowned. Rin Shingu had actually gone to see Lady Durandal. What was the deeper meaning behind this? Although the two of them had indeed cooperated this time, Rita knew that Durandal and Rin Shingu had a history of conflict. Could it be that Rin Shingu was taking advantage of Lady Durandal's current weakness to seek revenge? Rita wouldn't be worried about Durandal in her normal state, but now Durandal had been bitten twice by Rin Shingu. Rita knew very well how powerful Rin Shingu was. Perhaps Lady Durandal was currently groaning in pain.

"He's going to thank Durandal. After all, he heard that the captain helped him a lot today, so he thought he should go and thank the captain properly. Oh, right, the captain also said that when I see you, vice-captain, I should ask you to go and see her too. Vice-... vice-captain, do you want to go and see her?"

Alvit whispered tentatively, she was really afraid to be in the same room as Rita. As her subordinate, Alvit knew how terrifying Rita was, and Alvit was really scared to be in the same room with her. Should she leave or not? If she didn't leave, she would get pregnant. The child was really too pitiful. Right now, she actually felt safer staying with Shen Gonglin. The others either wanted to harm her or couldn't protect her at all.

"Thank you? Of course I have to go and see, I'm going right now... Alvit, do you understand what happened today?"

Upon hearing that Shen Gonglin had gone to see Durandal, Rita was extremely worried. She couldn't rest easy about either Durandal or Shen Gonglin. The maid got out of bed and headed straight for the door to leave, but then she turned back. Rita smiled at Alvit and said these words. Although she was indeed smiling, Alvit felt a chill run down her spine. Looking at the perfect smile on the vice-captain's face, Alvit nodded tremblingly.

It's just keeping it a secret. I do this kind of thing all the time. Durandal also often tells me to keep things a secret.

"Okay, that's good. Alvit, remember that the Valkyrie Squad has limited spots every year, so be careful."

With a laugh, Rita revealed something truly terrifying. She turned and left, while Alvit sat on the bed as if all her strength had vanished. It was too horrible, too terrifying. The vice-captain and the captain were birds of a feather. How could Alvit not understand such an obvious threat? This matter had to be buried deep in her heart.

The vice-captain is a lesbian? No wonder she and the captain are so close. But isn't the captain and Shen Gonglin a couple? Could it be...? Oh my god, this is so confusing. I can't believe it.

Alvit was completely bewildered, and then Rita returned. Alvit looked at Rita in fear. What did she want to do? She was truly terrified.

"Also, it's fine for you to rest in Shen Gonglin's room, but don't do anything unnecessary, such as hugging his pillow and burying your face in it to smell it, or using your legs to hold his blanket, and you're not allowed to drink water from his cup. Do you understand?"

Feeling uneasy, Rita returned once again, determined to explain things to Alvit; she was genuinely worried.

Chapter 403 The Bath Master

Hugging and sniffing Shen Gonglin's pillow? Rubbing against his pillow? What kind of person would do such a thing? Alvit's mind was a complete mess. How could she do something like that? What was the vice-captain talking about? Was it a problem with her intelligence? Although she understood every word the vice-captain said, Alvit couldn't understand it at all when put together. Who would do something so perverted?

"Don't worry, Vice Captain, I would never do such a thing. I, Alvit, am a perfectly respectable and good girl. Not to mention me, any moral girl wouldn't do that. Rest assured, this world is still a beautiful place."

Alvit promise to Rita, betting on her pride as a member of the Immortal Blade that she would never do such a thing. Alvit's education did not support her doing such a thing, and in her opinion, Rita was just worrying unnecessarily. She dared to swear to the light that no girl would do such a thing.

"Heh, Alvit, you're still too naive. This world is far more complicated than you think. Just do your best. Remember, you made a promise. If I find out you've done anything else, you'd better watch out."

Rita shook her head, giving her the same look she'd given a silly deer. Alvit was indeed too naive; she had no idea how complicated the world was. However, her reaction reassured Rita considerably. It seemed this girl wouldn't betray her and stab her in the back; after all, she was a fool who knew nothing.

The vice-captain is terrifying... The captain seems a bit better than her. Although the captain also seems to want her dead, if it were her, she would probably do it openly. But the vice-captain's behavior makes Alvit feel afraid to walk alone at night. It's really too scary. Why does she look so confident? It's like someone would actually do such a thing. Alvit doesn't know what's so good about this. Is there really some benefit to it?

Looking at the blankets and pillows beside her, Alvit suddenly felt a surge of interest; perhaps she should give it a try herself...

"There's one more thing. You said before that you like men. Although there's no need for that, I think I should clarify that I also like men. I hope you don't overthink it, Alvit."

Just as Alvit was hesitating, Rita, who had already left, returned again. The maid earnestly warned Alvit that such words, "Just liking men, it's like you're saying the same thing to everyone," were misinterpreted. There was actually a certain trend called yuri (lesbian) in the Valkyrie Squad, but Rita was a straight woman, and her orientation had always been... well, not always. She used to always wear Theresa's doll as a keychain on her phone.

"I understand..."

Alvit nodded blankly. Now, watching Rita leave again, she dared not have any more ulterior motives. After thinking for a moment, Alvit made a decision. She reached out and pushed Shen Gonglin's blanket and pillow aside. Then she opened the closet and took out a new set of blankets. It was better to be careful. She had a feeling that the vice-captain might come back for another surprise attack. From now on, she had to truly value her life.

Giving someone a back rub feels strange yet somewhat familiar. I might have actually done something like this before. It's hard to imagine that someone with my personality would help others. Maybe I really was a warm-hearted guy before, and now I've just changed my personality because I've lost my memory. That must be it.

In the bathroom, Durandal sat on a small stool, leaning over the edge of the bathtub with her eyes closed, while Shen Gonglin was diligently scrubbing her back with a towel. Shen Gonglin was initially reluctant to do this, after all, when had the dignified Shen Gonglin ever served anyone? But as he scrubbed, he found himself getting used to it, probably mainly because of the feel. He was probably the first person to scrub Durandal's back like this.

I also have to mention that this girl has an amazing figure and amazing skin.

"Durandal, it seems like you're not getting enough mud out. Should I try harder?"

The more she rubbed, the more energetic she became Shen Gonglin felt that she might actually recall some past memories if she kept rubbing like this. However, no matter how hard she tried, Durandal's smooth back only turned slightly red. This was not what she expected. She felt no sense of accomplishment at all. She really wanted to scrub her until she was covered in dust.

Oh no, it should be called skin fragments.

"No need, this pressure is just right, Rita, it feels good... Besides, I don't have that kind of thing on my body."

Feeling so comfortable she almost wanted to meow, Durandal rested her chin on her arm, enjoying this rare moment of leisure. She hadn't expected Rita to have this skill; Rita was really going further and further down the path of being a useful maid. Maybe she could get Rita to scrub her more often in the future. But what nonsense was she spouting? Scrubbing off dirt? How could such a thing happen to her? Durandal bathed every day when possible; if such a thing really existed, she would be embarrassed even in front of Rita.

So you can't rub off dirt from pretty girls? I'll have to try it on the Class President or Kiana another day. This doesn't go against the laws of nature at all. If pretty girls don't have skin fragments, then someone as handsome as me, a galaxy-level beauty, probably won't have any either, right?

Shen Gonglin Rin began to seriously consider this matter. It was indeed a question worth exploring. He refused to believe that Durandal was completely free of dirt. He, Shen Gonglin, had to scrub some off for her today. Just like unlocking locks and patching tires, scrubbing was a top-tier skill that Shen Gonglin possessed. He was willing to risk his Durandal Shen Gonglin unique experience today!

Shen Gonglin is getting serious!

With a sharp look in his purple eyes, Shen Gonglin took a deep breath and picked up a towel. Durandal's smooth back was now his battlefield. It wasn't that she wasn't covered in dust, it was just that he hadn't put in enough effort. Durandal, you better lie down properly.

"Hey, Rita, I think I used a little too much force... no, it hurts a bit. Stop, stop for a second, Rita, what are you doing?"

Durandal immediately sensed something was wrong. What was this maid doing? Was she trying to kill her?

Chapter 404 Die for My Sister

"It's alright, it's alright, Durandal. This is how you have to scrub a body. It just doesn't feel right otherwise. This is a northern-style scrubbing method that I've learned and combined. No problem. I've eaten today. I have energy. I can get to work."

Shen Gonglin very hard. Although he had indeed exhausted a lot of energy today, after several hours of rest in bed, he had almost recovered. He rubbed Durandal's back vigorously with his hands together. What kind of beautiful girl wouldn't rub off dirt? Shen Gonglin was going to shatter that illusion today. Everyone can rub off dirt. The Class President had already verified it for him on the train. Even beautiful girls need to use the toilet. So, he had to verify this himself.

"This isn't your business, Rita, stop, stop!"

Heaven knows what's wrong with this maid. Durandal was being rubbed so hard she was hurting. The girl was about to turn around and struggle, but Shen Gonglin had no intention of stopping. Shen Gonglin's smooth back without any resistance, but when she suddenly turned around... Shen Gonglin, went for it again. This time, however, there was resistance. Shen Gonglin only saw a blur before her eyes, followed by a splash. Durandal was rubbed into the bathtub by Shen Gonglin. Why was she moving around so much while scrubbing her? This wasn't her fault.

"Durandal, are you alright?"

Shen Gonglin quickly pulled Durandal up, and at that moment, Durandal sat up in the bathtub. She wasn't stupid; how could she have drowned in the bathtub? Had Rita changed her mind from spending too much time with Shen Gonglin? She had already told him it hurt, but he still rubbed it. Really.

"It's alright, be gentle... Shen Gonglin! How could it be you?"

The foam from her head was rinsed away by the water, Durandal grabbed Shen Gonglin's outstretched hand, trying to get out of the bathtub. But without the foam to conceal her, Durandal could finally open her eyes. Her azure eyes opened, but the figure before her wasn't the maid she had imagined. Blonde hair, purple eyes, and that green cat-patterned hoodie—who else could it be but Shen Gonglin? What was he doing in her bathroom, and the sound from just now... Durandal felt she was almost uncovering the truth.

"It wasn't me, I didn't! I suddenly remembered that the Class President told me to go home for dinner, see you next time... no, never see you again!"

"I've finally messed up." When she met Durandal's gaze, Shen Gonglin realized this fact. Although she knew she would most likely mess up, Shen Gonglin was still a little flustered when it actually happened. She couldn't care less about continuing to use her fake voice. Shen Gonglin instinctively tried to slip away after reverting to her original voice. But how could Durandal let her have Shen Gonglin way? It turns out, it was him all along!

Her face turned completely black. Durandal had never been so angry in her life. Thinking of all the things she had done in front of him just now... Heh, this world no longer has any reason to exist. Destroy it for yourself.

"Black Abyss White Flower!"

Staggering to her feet, Durandal casually summoned a white knight's lance in her hand. It wasn't a training lance, nor was it the powerful weapon imbued with fire attributes. This knight's lance was proof of Durandal's strength; it was a weapon made from the Herrscher Core, and one strike from it would be enough to bring down Shen Gonglin.

Clang.

As a result, Durandal was exhausted as soon as she lifted the lance. Why was this thing so heavy? It had never felt this heavy before... The lance fell heavily to the ground. Durandal, panting, tried to pick it up again, but she forgot her current condition. She even needed help taking a bath, so how could she possibly lift the Black Abyss White Flower, which symbolized the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal? Oh, she hadn't recovered yet. Well, that's it then.

Seeing this, Shen Gonglin stopped himself from leaving the room. To be honest, he really wanted to run away just now. When Durandal took out that weapon, Shen Gonglin felt a chill run down his spine. Even when facing that Emperor-class Honkai Beast, Shen Gonglin had never felt this way. This was the first time Shen Gonglin Kamiya had felt this way. However, seeing Durandal's current state, he was alright. The situation was still under his control.

"Um... actually, I can explain. I originally came to thank you, but things just didn't go as planned..."

Maintaining a safe distance from Durandal, Shen Gonglin felt like she was calming a raging beast. Actually, she couldn't entirely blame herself; she was just watching TV when Durandal suddenly appeared and asked her to bathe. Shen Gonglin swore she hadn't intended for this to happen, but who knew it would turn out like this? Shen Gonglin wouldn't take the blame for this.

"You call this thanking someone? Shen Gonglin, well then, thank you to your whole family!"

Leaning on her lance, Durandal tried to stand up, but her exhausted body wouldn't allow it. Already weak, summoning the Black Abyss White Flower had left Durandal completely drained. She glared at Shen Gonglin with resentment. Now he was saying he was thanking her?

I'm so incredibly grateful to myself.

"Um, didn't I scrub your back? My skills are amazing, aren't they?"

Shen Gonglin scratched her head. Thank goodness, Durandal was still willing to listen to her, which proved that they could still communicate. If she hadn't listened to a word and had just attacked, that would have been the worst-case scenario... Speaking of which, did she really want to attack?

"How dare you say that!"

Durandal made a move to pounce again, but this time, Shen Gonglin turned his head very gentlemanly. He coughed twice and pointed at Durandal. Did this girl really not know what her situation was?

"Ahem, if you move around, you'll see."

Following Shen Gonglin's finger, Durandal looked down, and what she saw made her blush as red as a boiled crab. Durandal couldn't hold back any longer. What was this guy pretending for? Now he was acting like a gentleman, but he didn't even think about what he had just done. If he moved around, he would see it. He had already seen everything and memorized it all!

Enraged, Durandal dropped her knight's lance and charged forward. The Black Abyss White Flower was too heavy to lift, but Durandal still had her nails and teeth. In short, she couldn't let Shen Gonglin go. Die, you... die, you sister!

Durandal charged forward like an enraged kitten. "Shen Gonglin, I'll take you down with me!"

Chapter 405 Patting Head

If Durandal in her full form were to pounce on her, St. Freya would probably be eating her own food today. But how come she didn't know that right now, let alone in her full form, even an ordinary person could take her down, or rather, even without her making a move, she could take herself down.

Shen Gonglin was stunned. After all, Shen Gonglin had never encountered a naked woman running towards her before. For a moment, she forgot to dodge. Even so, Shen Gonglin failed to get her Valkyrie Durandal n't even notice what was happening under her feet. Durandal stepped on a bar of soap and lost her balance. Shen Gonglin dumbfounded. Durandal cried out and fell backward. If Shen Gonglin were a normal person, he might have helped her up, put his arm around her waist, and gazed at her affectionately. But Shen Gonglin wasn't normal. Durandal could slip too. What an idol devastation!

The first thing to hit the ground was undoubtedly Durandal's pert buttocks. Before she could even feel the pain, the back of her head slammed into the ground with a loud thud. Even Shen Gonglin felt the pain just hearing it, let alone Durandal, who was experiencing it firsthand. She was almost crying from the pain. This was undoubtedly the first time Durandal had ever experienced such an embarrassing situation. It hurt so much, it hurt so much, it really hurt so much!