Chapter 108

Meanwhile, the Hyperion staff were very worried about Shen Gonglin. Why did Major Himeko let him go?

"It's okay, with Fu Hua with him, there won't be any problems."

"No, Fu Hua left in this direction, but Shen Gonglin went in the opposite direction."

"Damn it, how could I forget that he has no sense of direction? This is troublesome."

Chapter 426 Reunion with an Old Friend

That Class President runs really fast; she's gone in the blink of an eye. Honestly, this is a battlefield! How can she just run around like that? It's really worrying. We have to find her quickly.

Amidst the ruins, Shen Gonglin moved swiftly forward. Feeling completely confident in himself, he was unaware that his route had veered off course. A sense of direction was practically a luxury for Shen Gonglin; he never looked in the direction book. This terrible sense of direction was now recorded in Schicksal's files, which is why he was never assigned to any mission alone, just in case the kid got lost.

Shen Gonglin thought she was moving in a straight line, but if she had a map... she'd almost run off the Möbius strip.

The key point is that he still thought he was looking for someone, completely unaware that he was already lost. The hottest new S-rank in Schicksal has completely lost his way. If no one comes to his rescue, he will probably remain lost until he dies.

Having learned the Kaslana family's physical techniques from Kiana, and with ample stamina, Shen Gonglin moved with incredible speed. While searching for the Class President Shen Gonglin also cleared out all the Honkai Beast and Suicide Squad within his sight. Given his combat strength, these low-level Honkai Beast and Suicide Squad posed little threat to him. Even without other enhancements, the Kaslana family's physical techniques and the combat skills taught by Fu Hua were sufficient. Despite how easily he learned them, these were combat skills honed through countless trials; only Shen Gonglin could master them so effectively. His comprehension was the best Fu Hua had ever seen in the world. Even without enhancements like Angel Mode, Fu Hua believed that Shen Gonglin would eventually stand at the pinnacle of the world.

But aren't there a lot of Honkai Beast here? It feels a little strange.

Orange electricity crackled from Shen Gonglin's hand, and a single Railgun pierced through the three Honkai Beasts in front of her. Shen Gonglin sensed something was wrong. Honkai Beast and Suicide Squad usually wandered aimlessly, but these Honkai Beasts were clearly converging on one spot. Could it be the Class President? Shen Gonglin started to worry. Although the Class President was quite powerful, she was still a weak A-rank, unlike herself, a super-powerful S-rank. If she were surrounded by Honkai Beast, she might actually be in danger. After all, not everyone was as strong as her. Shen Gonglin could already smell the scent of a hero rescuing Honkai Beast seemed to be getting stronger. If they continued forward, something important must be about to happen.

Having identified his target, Shen Gonglin changed direction and headed in a different direction. He didn't notice that it was the direction he had come from. The Class President shouldn't be there, right?

Beneath the ruins, two Valkyrie are hiding. Above them are Honkai Beast and Suicide Squad Knights. Separated by a wall, this space is barely considered safe. Don't be fooled by how easily Durandal and Rita deal with the Honkai, giving the impression of hunters hunting prey. In reality, the Honkai have always had Honkai upper hand in the war against Honkai. Not everyone possesses their extraordinary combat power. There are only three in the entire Schicksal... oh no, now there are four. Apart from those rare exceptions, the other Valkyrie are truly gambling with their lives when fighting the Honkai.

"Captain, are we really saved? Did you really see someone go by just now?"

Beneath the ruins, the adjutant of the Snow Lotus Squad looked up at her captain with trepidation. Although she was a veteran warrior who had fought against the Honkai for Honkai long time, she was still quite flustered in this situation. On her way back to the base from the Schicksal Headquarters, she encountered the Honkai and was temporarily conscripted to this battlefield without any pre-battle preparation. Now she and her captain were trapped in the enemy camp... The only thing that comforted her was that her captain was still here. If she hadn't been injured, her captain could have retreated safely even if he couldn't fight them head-on.

This time, I've become a burden to the captain.

The adjutant looked down at her bandaged leg and thought to herself how useless she was to have gotten injured.

"Yes, I really did see someone just now, and if I'm not mistaken, it wasn't an ordinary person. If it was him, we'll definitely be saved."

Beside the adjutant, Anna Saniyat, the captain of the Snow Lotus Squad, gently comforted her teammate. It was common for comrades to be wounded on the battlefield, so she was also familiar with emergency handling. As the captain of the Snow Lotus Squad, she had a responsibility to protect her team members. She just didn't expect to encounter this situation here. The Honkai really doesn't care about the time or the place.

After reporting to headquarters, Anna and her adjutant prepared to return to Coral Island, where their Snow Lotus Squad was stationed. However, a Honkai occurred on the island halfway there. Without thinking twice, Anna and her adjutant went directly there to provide support. Perhaps she was a bit too overconfident. With her mind focused on rescuing survivors and eliminating the Honkai, she unknowingly ended up in a place with no support and surrounded by enemies. This was her dereliction of duty.

Moreover, her teammates were injured, and now they could only hide here and wait for an opportunity. If she were alone, Anna could probably escape, but with an injured person, it was an impossible mission. It was all because she was too weak.

"Him? Captain, do you know him? Is there really someone like him?"

She had initially thought the captain was just trying to comfort her, but now that the adjutant had said that, she was starting to believe it. Was there really a rescue? Could she and the captain be saved? Could it be that the captain knew someone?

"Yeah, he's a heartless and shameless brat. Not only did I know him, but he also swindled a lot of money from me."

Even now, in her perilous situation, Anna couldn't help but smile as she recalled what had happened between them. Her chestnut hair swayed gently, and her pink eyes seemed to hold amusement. What a brat! He not only cheated her out of her money but also used a fake name to deceive her. If she hadn't attended the ceremony for awarding the new S-class ranks, she would have been completely fooled. He had swindled all her savings. He was a truly wicked guy.

"You brat... you even cheated the captain out of your money? Captain, the 'he' you're talking about, is he a boy?"

The adjutant stared blankly at the smile on Anna's face. The captain was so handsome. And was it really just a scam that he swindled money? Why did she feel like he had swindled something else besides money?

Chapter 427 The End of the Valkyrie

"A boy? Of course he's a boy, I'm pretty sure about that, no doubt about it, he's definitely a boy... right?"

At first, Anna confidently assured them, but as she spoke, her tone became a little off. What made her so sure that Shen Gonglin was a boy? Was it just because of his appearance? But to be fair, Shen Gonglin was more than just handsome; he was good-looking. If he wore girls' clothes, she would never mistake him for a boy, and he was an S-rank... As everyone knows, the vast majority of those resistant to Honkai are women. It's not that there aren't strong male individuals, but they are extremely rare. Could Shen Gonglin actually be a girl? It's not impossible.

"What use is a boy? In this situation, the only thing a man can do is cause trouble for you, Captain. Bringing me along is already a burden. How about this, Captain, you break through first, and I'll hide here until you find rescue and then come to rescue me."

Upon hearing that the rescuer was a man, the adjutant became pessimistic. A man meant he wouldn't be a fighting force and would be of no use in the current situation. The best course of action was to let the captain go first; with just two people, there was truly no hope.

"What are you talking about? How could I possibly leave you alone? And don't underestimate boys. If I'm not mistaken, he's definitely our strongest asset... Tsk, we've been found out. Watch out!"

Before Anna could finish speaking, her battle-hardened body sensed the impending danger. As a member of the Schariac Family, Anna possessed a sensitivity that ordinary Valkyrie lacked. She grabbed her adjutant's hand and pulled her to her side. Immediately afterward, a deafening roar erupted, and Suicide Squad and Honkai Beast appeared before them. Judging from their imposing presence, these were no ordinary Honkai Beast.

My feeling was right. As the Honkai concentration increased, the quality of the nearby Honkai Beast also gradually rose. I could even feel the stinging sensation of the intense Honkai energy on my skin. I didn't know how long I could hold out.

"Team leader..."

The adjutant's eyes were filled with despair. Even if she hadn't been injured, she would have been in a very precarious situation, let alone in her current state. The captain might have been able to escape on his own just now, but now, it was over. She and the captain were really in danger today.

"Quiet down, get some rest, we'll be fine, I'm here for you."

After placing her adjutant behind her, Anna wore a faint smile. Her pink eyes brought some comfort to the somewhat desperate adjutant; with her captain here, perhaps there was still a glimmer of hope.

This is really troublesome.

This gave the adjutant a glimmer of hope, but Anna's heart remained heavy. She knew her own condition; although she was an excellent Valkyrie, surviving Honkai Beast horde of this level, let alone protecting her teammates, was simply impossible. Having been Valkyrie for so long, this was the first time she had encountered such a dangerous situation. She thought she was brave, she thought she was prepared, but when truly faced with this, Anna felt...

I think I'm scared.

If she dies, there's nothing left. This situation is beyond the capabilities of an A-rank Valkyrie. If she retreats with her lieutenant now... or if she retreats alone, maybe she really can? Or perhaps she can lure the Honkai Beast away first, giving both of them a chance to survive...

Such a thought uncontrollably surged into Anna's mind, but Anna immediately rejected the possibility in the next second. This wouldn't do. Her adjutant was already injured. Even if she lured these Honkai Beast away, she wouldn't be able to wait for rescue safely. In other words, was this a certain death situation? But... she wanted to live.

A jumble of thoughts swirled in her mind, and hesitation on the battlefield could be fatal. Honkai Beast didn't possess the complex emotions of humans. As the servants of the Honkai, their sole purpose was to destroy the world, and the enemy before her was precisely the target to be destroyed. Lacking any chivalry, the Honkai Beast swarmed forward, attacking not only Anna but also the adjutant she was protecting behind her. At that moment, Anna didn't think of anything; her actions were entirely driven by instinct. It was all her fault for thinking about those messy things earlier, otherwise... No, she had to make it in time!

Anna pushed her adjutant away again, but Anna didn't have time to do anything else. Hesitation would lead to defeat. The Valkyrie Code clearly stated that one must be fully committed in battle, but she... well, she probably wouldn't be able to wait for Shen Gonglin to rescue her. That guy probably didn't even realize there was someone here. But even so, she had to keep her adjutant alive!

A burning pain shot through her back. Bright red blood was flowing down the blade of the Suicide Squad's scythe. Anna gritted her teeth and snatched the scythe. She had long since lost her own weapon, but she couldn't just sit and wait to die. Not only was her adjutant injured, but she herself was too. Breaking out was impossible. All she could do now was try her best to hold on. Her injuries... well, now was not the time to think about that.

She became Valkyrie at twelve, A-rank Valkyrie at sixteen, and now she's the Acting Captain of a squad. Logically, she should be fully mature by now. The thoughts that crossed her mind just now filled Anna with immense shame. The only way to wash away that humiliation was to fight to the bitter end. She didn't know how long she could hold out in this state... Damn it, even now, all she was thinking about was surviving? How shameful! If she could, Anna would also want to face death calmly, but she couldn't do that!

Filled with inner conflict, and under the dual pressure of psychological and physical strain, Anna's sword-wielding speed slowed down. However, a strange feeling began to spread throughout Anna's body. Unaware that she was trying her best to focus on the battle, the girl noticed that her skin was growing paler and her chestnut hair was turning white. The surging Honkai energy the wound on her back, turning her into Suicide Squad. This Valkyrie, who was fighting against the Honkai, was about to become a part of the Honkai!

Chapter 428

My head hurts so much... It feels so heavy... It's like my consciousness is slowly fading away, yet the process is incredibly clear. This feeling... Without a doubt, I'm being Honkai by the Honkai. Is this what it feels like for those Valkyrie who become Suicide Squad warriors? How annoying.

Having driven the Honkai Beast and Suicide Squad far back, Anna was already at her last gasp. Through the wound on her back, Honkai energy was gradually eroding this Valkyrie. Anna raised her arm, her pale fingers mercilessly telling her this fact. Perhaps because of her bloodline, Anna still retained her human consciousness, but that was precisely what terrified her even more. This feeling of being transformed from a human into another kind of creature... no, it couldn't even be called a creature. The feeling of being dominated by Honkai, without consciousness, was worse than death!

"Captain, Captain... what's wrong?"

The adjutant had already given up hope, but the course of the battle seemed to have changed again. The captain seemed to be subtly suppressing the Honkai Beast and the Suicide Squad, but the fighting style was different from what she remembered. A strange feeling arose in her heart. The adjutant shouted to Anna, "It can't be what I think, can it?"

"I'm... I'm fine!"

Anna's mind was a blur. She briefly regained her senses after hearing her adjutant's voice. She turned to look at her comrade, wanting to give her a reassuring smile, but Anna found that even a smile was a struggle. The only good thing was that her body seemed to be immune to pain now. Since it was something that couldn't be changed... at least she had to live!

Filled with sorrow, Anna still mustered her strength and charged towards the Honkai Beast. She wanted to eliminate them while she was still relatively conscious, and then end her own life. This was the only thing on Anna's mind. Her only regret was not being able to see him again. It was strange; they had only met once, yet Anna was now thinking of him. What a blind fool she was, running right past him without even glancing back.

Next time... in the next life, I must make sure he remembers me well, the kind of memory that he absolutely cannot forget.

The Honkai Beast didn't care about anything else. Although they didn't know why this being with the same aura as them was attacking them, they acted on instinct and had no choice but to accept it. To be born, to be destroyed, and to fight to the death—that was their mission. This was what Honkai was all about.

"The electric sparks flashing at my fingertips, that's my faith! Take this Railgun!"

Before Anna could engage in battle again, a light voice suddenly rang out, and a beam of orange-red light flashed. The Honkai Beast gathered together were instantly pierced by this Railgun. No one else could use this move. Shen Gonglin has arrived!

Finally arriving at the battlefield, after getting lost twice, Shen Gonglin finally followed the sounds of battle and arrived. As soon as she arrived, she saw this familiar-looking young lady fighting with Honkai Beast. She really looked familiar. Had she seen her somewhere before?

He easily shattered the Honkai Beast's defenses. With a flash of lightning, Shen Gonglin manipulated the electricity to wipe out all the enemies on the battlefield. Only then did he turn around and look at the girl not far away. She did look very familiar. He shouldn't have forgotten a pretty girl like her if he had seen her before. That face, those eyes... Wait, no way, it seems to be that girl?

Upon seeing those pink eyes, Shen Gonglin finally recognized the face as the one she remembered. The thought sent Shen Gonglin shivering. Oh no, she'd run into another creditor! Shen Gonglin felt like she was indebted to everyone, even though the debt was given to her willingly. But Shen Gonglin had still been deceived. So now, seeing Anna ... yes, her name was Anna ... Was she going to ask her for money?

"What a coincidence! It's been so long... You dyed your hair? I have something to do, let's chat another time..."

The change in appearance is truly drastic. Shen Gonglin remembered that the last time she saw this girl, she had such beautiful chestnut-brown long hair. How did it turn into such a pale white now? Although it's not ugly, Shen Gonglin still prefers the previous color. She seemed so clumsy and easy to bully... Ugh, no, being easy to bully is none of my business now. With that, Shen Gonglin slipped away. Before she asks for money, it's best to leave first!

"Wait, wait a minute, let me look at you one more time..."

Anna subconsciously raised her hand, never expecting that her wish would actually come true. Shen Gonglin really did appear in front of her. Looking at the golden figure in front of her, Anna finally showed a relieved smile. Although the two hadn't communicated much, Anna had been thinking about Shen Gonglin during these last moments. It was so good to be able to see him now.

That way, I can die without regrets.

Seeing her pale white arm, Anna stopped moving. Her consciousness was almost gone. Since her wish had been fulfilled, she had no regrets. As Valkyrie fought against the Honkai, dying as a human was Anna's last pride.

"Let it end like this," Anna said, turning the blade in her hand and closing her eyes. Shen Gonglin was about to slip away when he heard the noise behind him and instinctively turned around. He then discovered Anna preparing to commit suicide. Shen Gonglin was startled by her actions. What was she doing? Even if she couldn't get the money back, she didn't have to kill herself. Of course, she shouldn't kill herself either. Was it really necessary? It was just a bank card; it shouldn't have led to suicide.

The electric current stimulated his leg muscles, and Shen Gonglin instantly appeared beside Anna. For him, who had already mastered the Form Resonance the Great Void Sword Qi, snatching a knife from a girl was a trivial matter. Shen Gonglin reached out and grabbed Anna's arm, but the girl still tried to break free from Shen Gonglin's grasp to grab the knife. Shen Gonglin had no choice but to hold Anna tightly. It couldn't be that serious, could it? He wouldn't renege on his promise. It didn't have to involve his life.

"Let me go, let me die, let me go... Please, let me go, let me... die."

Trying hard to break free from Shen Gonglin's grasp, the girl felt that she couldn't escape her increasingly Suicide Squad -Shen Gonglin like body.

Don't want to escape?

Chapter 429 Trust Me

Why would someone want to die?

Shen Gonglin was completely baffled, pulling Anna along. Shen Gonglin valued life very much and would never think of dying no matter what... except when he was tricked and became depressed. But now he had already defeated all the Honkai Beast, so why was this Miss Anna still thinking about dying? Had she been scared out of her mind? What was going on?

"Captain, Captain... No way, this must be a lie. How did things turn out like this... Captain, is it really what I thought?"

At that moment, the adjutant also came over. She looked at Anna's now pale hair with trepidation. Before, it was just a guess, but now she was almost certain. A strong sadness rushed into her heart. How could things have turned out like this? Just a moment ago, she and Anna were thinking about going shopping together. But now, in the blink of an eye, things have turned out like this. Honkai... has begun to erode her.

"... Eagle, you understand the Valkyrie Code. Please, send me on my final journey, let me leave this world as a human."

Anna wanted to smile, but tears welled up in her eyes involuntarily. Her pale face was filled with deep sorrow. She didn't want to struggle anymore because she was losing control of her body. The slightest movement could hurt the two people beside her. Anna leaned softly against Shen Gonglin. Leaving like this at the last moment seemed like a good thing. Her pink pupils had changed color, and the dim red proved the speed of the Honkai invasion. This was just like her. If it weren't for the Schariac family bloodline, Anna would probably have already started a killing spree.

However, this is already the limit. Anna looked at her adjutant with longing. She called out her adjutant's code name to remind her to abide by the rules of the Valkyrie. After a comrade is Honkai with Honkai, she must end her life quickly and decisively without any mercy. Dying in Shen Gonglin's arms, it seems, is acceptable.

She looked up and gave Shen Gonglin a deep look. This guy was still full of questions and didn't understand the situation. There was no room for explanation. Let him die quietly like this. It was good that she hadn't actually run away. If she had run away, even if she hadn't died, she would definitely have regretted it... But if she had run away just now, would it have been a better situation?

Although Anna currently appears unafraid of death, deep down, she still wants to live.

"Team leader..."

The adjutant, nicknamed Eagle, had tears welling in her eyes. Hesitantly, she drew the short sword from her waist. She remembered the Valkyrie Code clearly, but she never imagined that one day she would be subject to such a rule, especially to her captain, with whom she spent almost every day. Although she was heartbroken, she understood that being infected by the Honkai was irreversible. It was already the limit that the captain could retain her sanity. No one knew when she would be completely consumed by the Honkai. This was all she could do.

"Wait a minute, what kind of melodramatic act are you putting on? I don't want to be caught in a love triangle. It's just that I owe you money, I'll pay it back. You don't have to act like you're going to die in front of me like this."

Reaching out to dodge the blade, Kodachi was thrown far away by Shen Gonglin. He still had no idea what was going on. Why was this woman going to kill Anna? Just because she dyed her hair? Yes, this pale white hair was indeed not as suitable as her previous chestnut hair, but it was not enough to warrant killing. Besides, Shen Gonglin was also a white-haired person. Why were they going to such extremes?

"What do you know! Do you know the captain's current situation? Why didn't you come sooner?"

Finally unable to contain her grief, the adjutant covered her face with her hands, knelt on the ground, and cried loudly. She had seen Shen Gonglin clear out the Honkai Beast with a flick of her finger. With such powerful combat strength, why did she only arrive when things were already beyond repair? If she had arrived earlier, the captain wouldn't be in this situation. She knew she was being unreasonable, but... if emotions could be controlled at will, then they wouldn't be emotions.

"It's like I'm late. What, where are you two planning to eat at the banquet? Whose banquet are you eating at?"

Did I say what I was coming here for? Obviously I didn't. So how did it become a story that I was late? Shen Gonglin isn't a policeman. He wouldn't be slow. If it were a banquet, he would definitely arrive super early. What's going on? Why can't I figure out what's going on?

"Eating the captain's food... No! Can't you see, you idiot? The captain has been infected with Honkai, she's about to die, don't you understand?!"

She was clearly sad and wanted to cry, but Shen Gonglin's joke immediately made her lose that feeling. The adjutant pointed at Anna and said, "Who is this guy? Is he missing a screw in his head? With this kind of combat power, he should be one of the people in Schicksal. How could he not know the current situation? He's still eating at the banquet. Miss Eagle wants to eat at his banquet!"

"What? You're going to die? Where are you injured? Why do you want to die? You don't look that bad."

Shen Gonglin looked at the girl in his arms belatedly. From his medical perspective, Anna's various indicators were all normal. Although she had a wound on her back, there shouldn't be any problems as long as she was careful. How did it come to the point of being close to death?

"... No, it's not an external injury. I've already been infected with Honkai, so... Shen Gonglin, could you send me off on my final journey?"

Anna raised her arm; her hair and skin had turned a ghastly white, and her pupils were now mostly blurred. Anna could only control her head, and her consciousness was slowly failing. If she didn't resolve this soon, she would become their enemy.

"That will cost more... No, does getting infected with Honkai mean you'll die? It's just Honkai. Leave the rest to me."

A red figure flashed into her mind, Shen Gonglin suddenly smiled brightly. She was her teacher, and she was her student, so it was only natural for a student to follow the teacher's ideas.

"Don't worry, I won't let that happen. You just need to trust me from now on."

Anna and her adjutant were slightly taken aback as they loosened their grip on the girl. This guy seemed to have suddenly become reliable.

Chapter 430 Treatment

Honkai is a natural phenomenon with its own consciousness. It resists the development of civilization, and Honkai whenever civilization reaches a certain level. Its core is an energy form that does not obey the law of conservation of mass and energy in a single spacetime. Honkai energy, Suicide Squad, Honkai Beast, Herrscher, infectious diseases, and infected machines are all manifestations of it. The process of Honkai infection is irreversible... That's what the book says, but books are dead, but people are alive. I can't just do what the book says. It's such a pity that such a beautiful girl died. Consider it compensation for deceiving her. Shen Gonglin must do her best.

"Do you feel anything now?"

Shen Gonglin placed her hand on Anna's arm and began to caress it. It was icy cold to the touch, and there was a slight stinging sensation, just like touching those Suicide Squad. It didn't have the smooth, delicate feel of a young girl's skin at all.

"No, I can't feel anything at all... Even though I can't feel anything, it's still a bit much for you to touch me like this, Shen Gonglin. Are you really helping me? Taka, bring me the sword."

For reasons unknown, Anna actually sat obediently on the ground, letting Shen Gonglin do as he pleased. At first, he seemed to be trying to understand her situation, but why did he seem to be getting more and more outrageous as he touched her? Just now it was only her arm, but now if she didn't say anything, he was going to touch her chest. She didn't feel anything on her body, but Anna wasn't blind. She shrank back and defensively put her hands in front of her chest. This guy was just trying to take advantage of her while she was still conscious.

It's decided. If he really becomes Suicide Squad later, I'll kill him first.

"Captain, the knife is here... Why are you looking at me like that? Didn't you tell me to bring the knife over?"

Honest girl, Miss Eagle, actually ran all the way to retrieve the katana that had been flung far away. Anna rolled her eyes at her helplessly. She had only said it casually. Did she really want her to kill Shen Gonglin? After all, he was trying to help her. Whether it worked or not, she couldn't possibly attack him.

"Forget it, there's nothing we can do about it. Many people have already figured out the problem. There's no way to Honkai infection. The only thing you can do for me now is to send me away from this world. Consider it my last act of courage... Ha, what courage? I'm already trembling with fear. Honestly, even at this point, I'm still afraid. How shameful."