Chapter 104

"Of course the three of us slept together. What are you saying, Durandal? How could I let the two of you sleep alone together? I was here too."

Rita looked at Durandal with some surprise, her gaze as if she were looking at some kind of pervert. How could this woman only dream of such things all day long? Sleep, she can dream of anything. Does she think that she can just leave after I make the bed for her and Shen Gonglin to sleep? Truly worthy of being Durandal, beautiful in appearance and beautiful in thought. What kind of pillow and what position are needed to dream of such wonderful things? If possible, tell Rita too, she also wants to have such dreams.

"Ah... of course I knew Rita would be sleeping here too. I was just saying, wouldn't this bed be a little cramped if three people slept in it?"

Durandal said loudly that she had no intention of sleeping alone with Shen Gonglin. If Rita was there, then everything would be fine. She figured Shen Gonglin wouldn't dare to touch her with her there... Speaking of which, Rita probably wouldn't help Shen Gonglin hold her hands and feet down, would she?

I'm a little scared.

"Hmm... So Durandal, do you mean you still want to sleep on the floor?"

"I don't!"

Chapter 410

This is the first time in my life that the three of us have slept together. To be honest, it feels quite novel, and it's not so hard to accept after all.

Looking at the ceiling, Durandal didn't know what she was thinking. How did things turn out like this? Sleeping with three people together, or even just two people sleeping together, Durandal rarely experienced it. It seemed like the last time was in... the orphanage, when everyone slept together. Now she suddenly felt a little nostalgic.

Three people were lying on the standard double bed. It was strange; a single room had a double bed, and even the designer probably hadn't anticipated three people sleeping together. While not exactly crowded, it wasn't spacious either. Even now, Durandal had to keep her arm close to Shen Gonglin's, and it was probably the same over there. Three people sleeping together... She'd better just bear with it. The thought of Shen Gonglin and Rita being the only ones left on the bed if she couldn't hold back Durandal uncomfortable. It was just a matter of enduring it; if the other two could endure it, she didn't believe she couldn't.

It's so crowded! Why do I have to be sandwiched in the middle? Why are those two taking up so much space? If Shen Gonglin had known it would be like this, I would have preferred to sleep on the floor. Even sleeping on the floor would be better than this. It's so crowded. I want to turn over.

This was Shen Gonglin's idea. For some reason, the two of them tacitly agreed to let him sleep in the middle. After Rita made the bed, the two of them climbed onto the bed on either side of her, leaving Shen Gonglin with no choice but to choose the middle. Rita was on his left and Durandal was on his right. Logically speaking, anyone would be happy to enjoy such a blissful situation with two women, but Shen Gonglin was obviously different from ordinary people. His only feeling was that he was a little anxious. He preferred to sleep in a more spacious environment, and now he felt uncomfortable.

Rita was sleeping on the left, clearly didn't think that way. Although she appeared calm on the surface, the maid was actually celebrating in her heart. She was finally sleeping with Shen Gonglin! What was the point of the anti- Rita alliance? She was already sleeping with Shen Gonglin, even though Durandal was there. Rita was already very satisfied. This was a big improvement. Next time, she would definitely be able to sleep alone with Shen Gonglin!

"Um... it seems a bit cramped, maybe I should..."

Even turning over is difficult. Shen Gonglin doesn't really like this kind of life with two women on either side. With his emotional intelligence, he wouldn't even think of this. He just wants to sleep more comfortably. Now that the three of them are crammed into one bed and one blanket, how can it compare to sleeping comfortably alone? So he'd rather sleep alone, even if it's on the sofa or on the floor.

"Does it feel cramped, Rin-sama? I have some space here, you can definitely sleep a little closer to me."

Before Shen Gonglin could finish speaking, Rita had already moved aside. As a proper maid, lying on one side is an essential skill. But not only Rita, even Durandal moved to the other side after hearing what Shen Gonglin said. What's going on?

"I... I still have a little space here... I should be able to sleep."

The strongest Valkyrie's aura today was nothing like that of the strongest. She muttered to herself, making room for Shen Gonglin. Shen Gonglin immediately felt much more at ease, but now, which side should she... lean towards?

It felt like neither side was quite right, and with both of them in this state, Shen Gonglin couldn't very well suggest she go sleep on the sofa. Rita's gentleness was understandable, since she was usually quite considerate, but what was with Durandal? Just half an hour ago she was trying to kill him, so why was she being so nice to him now? Could it be... that she was trying to bewitch him?

Then take the opportunity to do something drastic to yourself?

In truth Durandal didn't know why she felt this way. Perhaps it was a case of extremes meeting. Durandal had indeed wanted to stab Shen Gonglin with a knife before—didn't you see her pull out the Black Abyss White Flower? But after being treated like that by Shen Gonglin, she seemed unable to bring herself to do it. After all, that head pat was incredibly impactful on the girl, and that princess carry was just as Durandal would vividly recall; she'd never experienced anything like it before. Just thinking about it made it impossible for Durandal to bring herself to harm Shen Gonglin. Forget about harming him; now, Durandal subconsciously wanted to be close to Shen Gonglin, and seeing him being close to Durandal made her unhappy, just like Rita was feeling now...

What exactly is wrong with me?

Durandal had no idea whether her physical weakness was causing her mental weakness as well. She didn't seem to have anything wrong with her, and she even felt quite happy about it. She must be sick... But that made sense, otherwise why would anyone come to the hospital?

"Oh... it's not too crowded, it's just that you two don't need to make room for me so much. It's quite warm even if we squeeze in a little."

Shen Gonglin instinctively declined, but it would hurt her conscience to ask the two of them to give her so much space. In Shen Gonglin's mind, her first kiss and her conscience would both be refreshed after midnight, so Shen Gonglin was particularly conscientious during this time. The bed was so small, and the two of them had given her so much space that Shen Gonglin was probably about to fall off.

"That's true."

"Since you've said that, I'll just go along with you a little bit."

Although the two answers were not exactly the same, they conveyed the same meaning. Moreover, the two girls' actions seemed to have been pre-arranged. Rita smiled and turned to Shen Gonglin, while Durandal blushed and moved closer to him. Feeling the warm bodies of the two girls on either side, Shen Gonglin felt like he was about to split apart.

Damn it, I was just being polite, but these two aren't being polite at all. It's even more crowded than before. At first, there was at least some room to move around, but now I can barely lift an arm. Aren't they hot? I did say it would be warmer to be huddled together, but there's no need to squeeze so tightly. These two women must have some serious illness.

Shen Gonglin stared at the ceiling, thinking, "Fine, this is a hospital after all. If he's sick, he's sick. I'll never sleep with two women again, even if you kill me."

Chapter 411

Early morning at the St. Freya Academy. Due to the battle that took place yesterday, St. Freya has not yet returned to normal order. Because of their outstanding performance in the battle, Kiana, Mei, and Bronya were not assigned any other tasks. The Valkyrie Trio could have slept in and rested, but because they were thinking about someone, even Kiana did not stay in bed. The three of them were fine, but Shen Gonglin at the hospital was in a strange situation.

"Mei, can you give me just one more bite? Just one bite. You made so much for Shen Gonglin, he can't finish it all. I was starving this morning. Just one bite, okay?"

On the path leading to the hospital, Kiana pleaded with Mei beside her. The girl's azure eyes were fixed on the food box in Mei's hand. This was Mei's carefully prepared food, something Kiana had never been able to eat in the dormitory. Just smelling it made Kiana's mouth water. It was such a waste to give such good food to Shen Gonglin. It would be better to eat it herself. She really wanted to eat it.

"Just bear with it. It's not that I won't give you any, it's that I want you to eat it together when you get to the hospital. Kiana, can't you just be a little more patient?"

Helplessly picking up the food box, Mei gently slapped Kiana's hand. This idiot was actually thinking of sneaking a bite! Eating together is the happiest thing, and if she took a bite, she'd definitely take a second. This was Kiana's special meal for Shen Gonglin, who was in the hospital and looked so pitiful. Mei was now incredibly regretful for not staying at the hospital to take care of him yesterday, but if she had stayed, she wouldn't have been able to cook him anything delicious. It was such a dilemma.

"Idiot Kiana, if you keep eating, you'll definitely get super fat and won't be able to fight anymore."

Bronya had been silently following along, also started to complain. With her limited knowledge, she couldn't explain Kiana's voracious appetite at all. Why did she like to eat so much? Although Mei's cooking was indeed very delicious.

"Huh? Which loser is barking like this? You lost to me in the test, yet you still dare to say such things. Bronya, you're really arrogant. What a coincidence, I'm the kind of person who can eat as much as I want and not gain weight. Speaking of which, you should eat more, Bronya, because that's how you grow up faster. I'm the way I am now because I have a good appetite."

Kiana puffed out her chest arrogantly. She could brag about defeating Bronya in battle for a year. This emotionless loli was usually very arrogant, but this time she was her defeated opponent, so Kiana wasn't afraid to argue with her. She had clearly beaten her, but Bronya still dared to talk to her like that. It seemed necessary to let Bronya know who had the stronger fist and who was right.

"... Bronya doesn't want to talk to Kiana. Mei- neechan, could you help Bronya apply for nighttime practice? Bronya needs to work even harder."

It's rare for Bronya to lose a verbal battle with Kiana, but this time she really couldn't refute her. After all, she had indeed lost to Kiana in battle. Kiana seemed to have been on some kind of high yesterday, not only defeating her in their fight but also cooperating with the Class President and Rita to hold back that Emperor-class Honkai Beast. Kiana's performance made Bronya feel a strong sense of crisis. If things continued like this, she would really become the weakest one. This couldn't go on.

Needless to say, Shen Gonglin is a strange character, but her combat strength is undeniably formidable. However, now that Kiana has become even stronger than her, Bronya can't tolerate it.

What? You mean Mei too? The combat effectiveness of logistics personnel is not even a factor, okay? Besides, even pots and pans are under Mei's command, she's pretty capable too.

"Alright, Bronya, you've already tried your best. It's better not to push yourself too hard. Be careful not to be too hasty. If you need training, it would be best to find Teacher Himeko."

Mei smiled helplessly as she comforted Bronya. She was used to this kind of thing, being a kindergarten teacher. Mei didn't have high demands for strength these days. She felt that her life was already pretty good. She had people she wanted to be around and people she wanted to see. She could see them just a few steps away, and everyone could stay together. Mei was very happy with this kind of life.

"Yes, Bronya will definitely try her best... This time she just lost to Kiana by accident."

The emotionless loli was still agonizing over this matter when they arrived at Shen Gonglin's hospital room. The reason they hadn't stayed with Shen Gonglin yesterday... well, not stay with him, but rather take care of him. They had missed him quite a bit after not seeing him all night.

"Shen Gonglin, I'm here... How come it's you here?"

Without any hesitation, Kiana casually pushed open Shen Gonglin's door. She had heard the TV playing outside; could he have been watching TV all night without anyone watching him? She knew she had to keep a close eye on him. But instead of watching him, Kiana couldn't find Shen Gonglin on the bed. The member of the Immortal Blade she had met before was lying on the bed eating melon seeds. What was going on? Why was she here?

I was on guard against everything except the Class President and the maid, but I never expected there would be this girl. Just how many girls has Shen Gonglin been involved with? I can't even run into a basket of girls connected to Shen Gonglin just by going out to buy instant noodles.

As if by prior arrangement, Kiana and the other two walked in with grim faces after seeing Alvit lying on the bed. Not seeing Shen Gonglin, their first destination was the bathroom. What's wrong with this guy? Is he really that shameless?

"Wait, wait a minute, calm down. Shen Gonglin isn't here. She wasn't here last night. I was just sleeping here."

Seeing the three of them pacing around the house like a demolition crew, Alvit immediately knew what they were looking for. The girl quickly clarified that she would never dare to provoke Shen Gonglin, who was the captain and vice-captain's person. How could Alvit be so tired of living that she would dare to do such a thing? Her relationship with Shen Gonglin was completely innocent. Alvit wanted to live a good life until humanity defeated the Honkai, and she absolutely could not die at this time.

Chapter 412 There really are people like this.

Just sleeping here?

Alvit's words successfully provoked Kiana and the others. Three pairs of eyes suddenly turned to Alvit, and her sharp gaze made Alvit tremble. What was going on? Weren't these three students from Valkyrie Academy? She was a member of the strongest Valkyrie team, after all. Why did their gazes scare her so much? They didn't seem like ordinary Valkyrie. It was as if... she was being stared at by Herrscher.

It must be an illusion. The moment the thought crossed Alvit's mind, she immediately dismissed it. It must be an illusion.

"I just slept. You see, Shen Gonglin isn't here, and I figured the room was just sitting there anyway, so I just lay down for the night. I didn't do anything else, I swear."

Feeling uneasy under those gazes, Alvit quickly clarified, "Why is Shen Gonglin's room so dangerous? I just slept there for one night, and they're looking at me like that. What if something really happened between me and Shen Gonglin ...?" Alvit counted on her fingers, thinking, "Durandal, the vice-captain, Kiana, Mei, Bronya, Fu Hua ..."

My God, I woke up to find the whole world is my enemy.

"... Where is he? Where did that kid go?"

It seems to be true; there really is no trace of another person in the room. Kiana wrinkled her little nose slightly, as if she could really smell Shen Gonglin's scent. In fact, it is true. Kiana said that she can really smell Shen Gonglin's scent. It's not that he has any strange smell, but Kiana can really sense Shen Gonglin's presence. According to the Shen Gonglin element standard in this room, she really shouldn't have been here all night.

"He went to thank the captain and didn't come back all night. In the end, the vice-captain also went. They should all be in the captain's room."

Alvit spoke very honestly. Although she was a Valkyrie in service and the three in front of her had not yet officially joined, she was indeed quite afraid of them. Their eyes were terrifying. If she didn't tell the truth, they might tear her apart. Alvit just wanted to live. Was that too much to ask?

They're all in the captain's room... Oh, it's Alvit, so she should be fine.

Upon hearing this, the Valkyrie nodded subconsciously. Although they didn't know much about Alvit, her legend was circulated in everyone's hearts. The strongest Valkyrie, the epitome of all Valkyrie, the embodiment of the world's number one, always facing danger head-on. If they were with her, nothing should happen. Although Shen Gonglin was very good at attracting girls, if the other party was Durandal... well, that's not necessarily true. After all, there were rumors that Shen Gonglin and Durandal had a close relationship. But Rita was also there. Either one of them could cause problems, but if it was the two of them, it seemed safer?

Is it a skill that she learned without a teacher? In that short moment, Mei thought of so many things. Kiana is simple-minded, and Bronya doesn't understand these things at all. Among the trio, only Mei often watches TV dramas, so this kind of thing has to be guarded against.

"I see... Alright then, let's help Shen Gonglin tidy up her room first, since we don't have anything else to do right now."

Thinking this to herself, Mei subtly changed the subject. She could keep this to herself; saying it now would be pointless. Without grasping the facts, everything was just her own speculation. Looking at the somewhat messy room, Mei called on Kiana and Bronya to tidy up. Although Shen Gonglin was a bit of a clean freak, he didn't have the habit of tidying up his own room. But that didn't matter; she could manage on her own.

"Oh, let's get started then. When Shen Gonglin returns, I'll make sure he thanks me properly."

Kiana rolled up her sleeves, full of energy. Although she didn't really enjoy doing big cleaning, she was quite willing to tidy up for Shen Gonglin. That guy was lazy, but he liked clean places, and she was sure he would sleep more comfortably if she tidied up for him... But then again, why was she being so nice to him? He was clearly just a naughty brat, so why did she unconsciously become so kind to him?

It must be because I am too kind-hearted.

"Yes, Bronya is here to help too."

Bronya couldn't possibly refuse such a thing. She had already climbed onto Shen Gonglin's bed to take off his sheets. It was Shen Gonglin's bed, and if it only had his scent, that would be fine. But now that someone else had slept in it, Bronya wanted to clean it up.

These three little ones seem to be really good to Shen Gonglin. Even when he's not doing this kind of thing, it's like it's a regular occurrence. This guy is really someone who's pampered by all the girls. It's not just Fu Hua who pampers him; it seems like almost all the girls pamper him.

Watching Kiana and the others busily getting to work, Alvit couldn't help but think that it was true. Even the captain seemed to dote on Shen Gonglin. No one had ever been so close to Durandal before. It was partly because of Shen Gonglin's personality, and partly because Durandal doted on him. It was as if he were the center of the world. These girls were all such good girls.

The thought had barely crossed Alvit's mind when the actions of the three Valkyrie completely astonished her. She couldn't believe her eyes; she had just... smelled a glass of water? And then drank it! What was she doing?

In Alvit's eyes, the composed Raiden Mei quietly picked up the water glass, sniffed it as if confirming the scent, and then, with a smile, drank the remaining water in one gulp without even touching the glass herself. This could only be Shen Gonglin's glass. And looking at Kiana over there, wasn't she indeed burying her face in Shen Gonglin's pillow and taking deep breaths? And then there's this one behind her...

Alvit turned around cautiously. Bronya was lying on the bed, struggling to take off Shen Gonglin's duvet cover. In this position... was she really not just rubbing against Shen Gonglin's duvet?

So what the vice-captain said was true! There really are girls who do things like this: drinking from someone else's cup, burying their face in the pillow to take deep breaths, and rubbing themselves against the blanket... There really are people like that!

Chapter 413 Don't Sleep

It's so warm... It feels like being held while sleeping, this experience... Wait a minute? No, being held while sleeping?

As dawn broke, Durandal. Upon waking, she felt a unique comfort, unlike some people who experience morning low blood pressure. Durandal slowly opened her eyes, and the arm around her waist made her realize what had happened. She had lost her mind and let Shen Gonglin and Rita sleep in the same bed with her, with Shen Gonglin sleeping in the middle. So, this situation... she should have expected it.

Shen Gonglin is a terrible sleeper, and being sandwiched between the two of them made it even more restless. Durandal turned to look at Shen Gonglin, who was hugging her from behind. Rin was fast asleep with his head resting on her shoulder. Durandal didn't react to this scene. Or perhaps she had already considered this possibility when she agreed to let Shen Gonglin sleep there. Sure enough, Shen Gonglin chose her side. She was a little happy.

At some point, Durandal had changed to this sleeping position with her back to Shen Gonglin, and this kid had actually hugged her from behind. Although there were clothes on, Durandal could still feel Shen Gonglin's body temperature. Actually, Shen Gonglin's body temperature was on the lower side, but after sleeping all night, it seemed as if he had been warmed by her body temperature. He should be dissipating heat, so why did she feel warm? She really didn't understand, just like her own feelings.

Logically, I should be up by now, but why do I just... not want to get up? Durandal also wants to stay in bed, especially in this situation. Getting up would feel like a waste.

"Durandal, are you awake? I'm sorry, I haven't prepared breakfast yet."

As she lay lost in thought, the maid's voice came from the other side of the bed. Durandal was startled; she had almost forgotten that she wasn't the only one sharing a bed with Shen Gonglin —Rita was there too. It seemed Rita had heard the slight noise she made when she woke up. But if Rita was awake, why wasn't she getting up? Could it be... that she was like her?

Durandal remained motionless, Shen Gonglin lifting the blanket for a peek. Not only was Rin's hand on her waist, but her leg was also draped over her thigh, treating her like a pillow. However, Durandal didn't notice that. She keenly noticed another pair of arms on Shen Gonglin's waist—undoubtedly Rita's.

He was holding himself, and Rita was holding him?

"I should have gotten up half an hour ago to prepare breakfast, but due to certain circumstances, please forgive me, Durandal."

Even when Durandal saw her, she showed no intention of letting go. Lying on her side behind Shen Gonglin, Durandal rested her chin on Shen Gonglin's head. Since Shen Gonglin was holding her, what was wrong with her holding Shen Gonglin too? It was just breakfast, after all. She wouldn't starve if she didn't eat. Breakfast was a regular thing, but Shen Gonglin didn't. She rarely had such an opportunity. Fu Hua looked at Shen Gonglin like an eagle eyeing a chick. Since she finally got this opportunity, she naturally wanted to take full advantage of it. Shen Gonglin's skin was so smooth and shiny.

"... But it's not good for us to just lie here, and I'm a little uncomfortable being held like this."

So Rita was awake the whole time? Does that mean Rita knew how Shen Gonglin was holding her? Durandal's face burned. To maintain her dignity as a girl, the strongest Valkyrie made this statement: it wasn't that she wanted to be held by Shen Gonglin; it was just that he had taken advantage of her while she was sleeping, and she didn't like the feeling at all; it was very uncomfortable.

He hugged himself instead of Rita. Is there some deeper meaning behind that? Shen Gonglin, you're such a hypocrite.

"It's alright, I'll untie his hands. Durandal, you can just get out of bed. Lady Theresa will probably announce today the headquarters' handling of St. Freya's Honkai. Durandal, you need to attend. It would be great to start preparing now."

Rita gently grasped Shen Gonglin's arm, preparing to pull his hand away from Durandal's waist. Shen Gonglin should still be sleeping a little longer, so she had to stay with him a little longer. This was her duty as a professional maid, and it didn't carry any personal bias.

"No, no need, I want to lie down a little longer..."

Sensing Rita's movement, Durandal reacted instinctively, grabbing Shen Gonglin's hand to prevent Rita from pulling him away. The sudden increase in force made Durandal's face flush even more; her waist was quite sensitive, and Shen Gonglin's touch on it was quite a shock.

"Is that so? I will obey your wishes, Durandal."

The maid frowned slightly. She had never seen Durandal react like this since she first met her. This was nothing like the strongest Valkyrie; it was more like a little girl preparing for pregnancy... ugh, for falling in love. Rita understood Fu Hua's feelings a little better now. It was like the pig she had been feeding and caring for suddenly being eyed by another girl, and that girl was even flirting with her pig. This feeling was surprisingly unpleasant.

Is it necessary to establish an anti -Durandal alliance? I believe many people would join. Anyway, there are quite a few such alliances already: anti- Kiana alliance, anti -Mei alliance, anti- Himeko alliance, anti -Fu Hua alliance, anti- Rita alliance... So the phenomenon of having multiple group chats in one dormitory does exist.

"Ugh... It's hard, it doesn't feel good to touch..."

The two's movements also woke up Shen Gonglin. In his dazed state, he subconsciously scratched his fingers. Before Durandal could even say it itched, she heard Shen Gonglin's muttered words. The strongest Valkyrie's face instantly froze. What does that mean? Hard, hard to touch. Are her abs really that hard?

Feeling uncomfortable, Shen Gonglin instinctively turned around and snuggled into Rita's arms. He placed his hand on Rita's slender waist and revealed a satisfied expression. Now the feel was right, comfortable.

"...I think we should get up earlier, Rita, Shen Gonglin, get up quickly!"

Before Rita's flattered smile could last long, Durandal stood up, threw off the covers, and yelled, "Screw sleeping, get up and party!"

Chapter 414 Put on your pants

"I understand the logic, but can you explain why you came back with no pants after sleeping out all night? What on earth did you do? What happened?"

In Shen Gonglin's hospital room, the Valkyrie Trio had just finished tidying up when Shen Gonglin returned, accompanied by Rita. Seeing his strange appearance wrapped in a blanket, Kiana rushed forward and yanked the blanket off. It turned out that this guy was only wearing a shirt; where were his pants? He had been out all night and didn't even have any pants left. Just what kind of torture had Shen Gonglin endured?

"The situation is complicated... Give me the blanket first. I feel like standing in front of you like this is like being publicly executed. It's just that Durandal tore me to pieces. What's the big deal? Mei, find me a pair of pants. I feel like I'm going to be attacked."

Shen Gonglin quickly grabbed the blanket and wrapped it around his waist. Fortunately, there weren't many people at the hospital in the morning. Under Rita's cover, he returned to his ward safely. This was Shen Gonglin's private ward. Mei had prepared a lot of changes of clothes here. Shen Gonglin felt that he should put on his pants. Otherwise, he felt very dangerous in the St. Freya Academy, Shen Gonglin was full of women.