Chapter 112

Mei and Bronya were speechless, while Kiana bit down hard on Shen Gonglin's head, thinking she was seriously treating Bronya. But instead, she was pondering something else entirely: were Bronya's legs really that good? Kiana thought they were just average, not even as nice as her own. Looking at her own long legs, if Bronya could play with them for a year, Kiana could play with them for two... no, for a lifetime!

"Your body... yes, your body, Wendy, do you often go barefoot? You need to be careful about that, otherwise you'll get cold inside and easily get diarrhea."

Having inadvertently blurted out what was on her mind, Shen Gonglin tried to salvage her image by admitting that she was genuinely worried about Wendy's health.

Chapter 444

What the hell is this diarrhea? Is this the health problem they're asking about? Wendy was right, this guy really does have some serious illness. I was wrong to put my hopes on him. Is it diarrhea now? I haven't worn shoes for a long time and I've never had this problem before, okay?

"You idiot! We didn't ask that kind of question. We asked if you had any way to help Wendy recover from her leg injury. If you keep acting like this, believe me, I'll... strangle you! Shen Gonglin, when I'm rich, I'm definitely going to send you to the best hospital. Looks like I need to give you a good talking to!"

Kiana's words, still clear as she bit Shen Gonglin's head, were still perfectly articulate. This guy must be the legendary idiot, why is it so hard to talk to him? Kiana is so tired. Shen Gonglin really knows how to manipulate people's minds.

"Oh? You mean this? Let me take a good look... But it's best to wear your shoes next time, otherwise you'll really get diarrhea. Trust me, I've been there... Okay, okay, I won't say anything more."

What a bunch of clueless, silly girls! I was just trying to be helpful by reminding them. Feeling those piercing gazes, Shen Gonglin pursed her lips and finally focused her attention on Wendy's calves. Judging from the feel, they weren't necrotic. They were warm and smooth to the touch, and her legs hadn't lost their vitality. That meant they were affected by the Honkai Crystal, which was causing the problem. Thinking about it, if it was because of the Honkai Crystal, then just removing them would solve the problem. With her ability to adapt to Honkai energy, Shen Gonglin felt that she could use surgery or an electric current to draw out the Honkai Crystal. She just didn't know if that would have any effect on Wendy.

[Shen Gonglin, stop! You can't do this. If you take out the Gem of Desire without authorization, an irreversible accident will occur.]

Before Shen Gonglin could even make a move, Himeko's voice came through the communicator. They hadn't been paying attention and these girls almost caused a major incident. Without Shen Gonglin, they would have just been thinking about it, but with Shen Gonglin by their side, their action speed increased dramatically. These girls were actually planning to take out the Gem of Desire. What a bunch of fools! Didn't they consider the consequences of taking it out?

"Major Himeko, why not? If we remove the Gem of Desire from Wendy, she might regain her ability to walk."

Stopped by Himeko, Bronya looked at Himeko through the communicator with some confusion. Why not? Shen Gonglin should be very confident. Bronya trusted Shen Gonglin. If it could be taken out, Wendy could walk freely under the blue sky. This was a very important thing for a young girl. Why couldn't it be done?

The Gem of Desire can only remain stable within Wendy's body; removing it prematurely will result in the crystal's destruction...

Her considerations were far more profound than those of those silly girls. Although it sounded cruel, this was the only option at the moment, and it was the best choice. Himeko wasn't a cold-blooded woman; to be honest, she was the most humane of all the Valkyrie. However, this was indeed the best situation for her right now.

"In that case, let's just throw that broken stone away. Is a broken stone more important than a girl's happiness?"

Kiana couldn't stand it anymore. She couldn't accept this argument at all. She knew that the Gem of Desire might be important, but it couldn't be more important than a girl's lifelong happiness. In her understanding, if it couldn't be preserved, why not just throw the crystal away? After all, it would only attract disaster, so throwing it away was the best option.

"I feel that this thing is not an ordinary broken stone. It should be a very powerful broken stone. According to my speculation, the energy contained in this thing is very strong. If it were to be released at will, it should be able to destroy several cities in an instant. It is almost comparable to the Ultimate Weapon Apollon with a small output. It is the bow and arrow I used that time."

With her palm pressed against Wendy's leg, Shen Gonglin could clearly sense the power contained within the gem beneath her skin. It was indeed incredibly strong; the Honkai concentration produced by Honkai Beast she had encountered so far was insignificant compared to it. Removing it would likely disrupt the gem's balance, and even she would need to be fully prepared before she could be confident.

[Shen Gonglin is right. If the powerful Honkai energy easily destroy several cities in an instant. You are currently on a battlefield ravaged by Honkai, so you know what the consequences will be. Does it really not matter?]

Knowing far more than Kiana and the others, Himeko also understood the consequences of acting recklessly. If possible, she wanted Wendy to roam freely under the blue sky and white clouds, but there was no suitable solution at the moment. However, bringing her back to the St. Freya Academy might offer a turning point. On one hand, St. Freya was different from other branches of Schicksal; it was a place with human warmth. On the other hand, there was Shen Gonglin. This guy was quite special. If he was willing, he could cooperate with the medical staff at St. Freya and might actually come up with a good solution. Not only the Valkyrie Trio, but even Himeko trusted Shen Gonglin very much.

"But this isn't right, it should be..."

Kiana still wanted to argue her point, but in reality, it was just a few of them. In any other branch, they would understand whether the Gem of Desire was more important or a girl. Under the protection of Theresa and the entire St. Freya, Kiana and her group were completely different from others.

"Miss Kiana, please stop talking. I have already accepted this situation. As Valkyrie, my duty is to save more people with my own life. This is my duty."

The greater the hope just moments ago, the greater the disappointment now. Wendy had thought Shen Gonglin would come to her rescue, but this was the answer. Her voice trembling with tears, Wendy stopped Kiana. Yes, this was her duty. As Valkyrie, wasn't this what she should do? This was something she had decided long ago; she was simply fulfilling her promise. It's alright, it's okay...

"Wow, what you're saying really brings tears to my eyes, but don't worry, since I'm here, I absolutely won't let you... Hey, what's wrong with you? Why is the Honkai energy concentration suddenly rising so much? What's wrong with you?"

Shen Gonglin comforted Wendy by patting her shoulder, but before he could finish speaking, a green light began to flash around Wendy, and what was going on with this concentration of Honkai energy?

Chapter 445 My Ship

"A bunch of hypocrites... I hate you, I hate all of you!"

Perhaps it was because Shen Gonglin's use of electric current to explore and stimulate Wendy's relatively stable Gem of Desire, or perhaps the shock of hope followed by despair caused Wendy's mind to break down. If she had never been exposed to light, she could have endured darkness, but it was this fleeting glimmer of light that tormented her most. The Will of Honkai contained within the Gem of Desire instantly gained the upper hand. Looking at the huge warship not far ahead, a maniacal smile appeared on Wendy's face. Even in this state, she still did not want to attack the people around her, and that huge warship was the best target to satisfy her destructive desires.

"Hypocrite? No one has ever praised me like that before. Am I really that great in your eyes? I'm actually a little... embarrassed."

Shen Gonglin became unusually coy. This eccentric guy hadn't even considered Wendy's current state. His thought process was different from ordinary people. Shen Gonglin was concerned about this point: no one had ever called her a gentleman before.

"Idiot, this isn't a compliment, what are you so happy about? Look at Wendy's current state, Shen Gonglin, you better think of something!"

Kiana finally felt she had outsmarted Shen Gonglin once again. She grabbed Shen Gonglin's collar and shook him violently. She simply couldn't understand this dim-witted brain of hers. Even she knew what hypocrite meant, so why did Shen Gonglin look so smug? Wendy's current state was obviously strange. She was surrounded by green light, and the feeling she gave off was completely different from before. Kiana had no clue what was going on. In this situation, she subconsciously wanted to rely on Shen Gonglin. This guy, please be a little more useful to me.

[What's going on? Wendy's Honkai energy level is constantly increasing. Shen Gonglin, did you do something you shouldn't have done to her? Even if you're going to do something weird, you should at least choose a better target, like me... The intensity of the reaction is still increasing... Wait, 1500HW, 2000HW, what exactly happened on your end?]

At this moment, Himeko's voice on the communicator became anxious. Why did she think it was her doing Shen Gonglin hadn't done anything. Honestly, all these women thought she was no pushover. Actually Shen Gonglin felt she was quite obedient and easy to deal with.

"2000HW... That should be enough. One shot should destroy the Hyperion!"

With her mind already Honkai by the Honkai energy, Wendy's face revealed a maniacal smile, and green energy constantly swirled around her. Mei and the others felt a stinging sensation on their skin, a sign that the Honkai energy reaction was too intense. Combined with the gentle girl's current maniacal declaration, a bad feeling swept over the Valkyrie Trio. This feeling... it was the Herrscher!

"You bastard, what do you want to do to my ship? Let me tell you, you're going to get beaten up if you talk like that."

The only one unaffected was Shen Gonglin. He put his arm around Kiana's waist and led her away from Wendy. As for 2000HW, Himeko said that the Honkai energy intensity of Herrscher starts at 3000HW, which means that it has not yet reached the intensity of Herrscher. However, this intensity is not too low. At least she is right. This intensity can indeed destroy the Hyperion. But would Shen Gonglin let her do that?

This is Shen Gonglin's ship!

[It's my ship! I'm the captain of the Hyperion!]

Himeko emphasized this point over the communicator. She never expected that Shen Gonglin would be so ambitious. It turned out that he had always coveted what was his. He had relentlessly insisted that the Moonlight Throne belonged to him, and now he was even after the Hyperion. He was clearly a seasoned person with a fear of heights. What did he need so many floating warships for? To go bungee jumping?

"What's yours is mine. Instead of worrying about this, let's explain the current situation. Himeko, I feel like Wendy is about to transform. We have a traitor among us."

The Hyperion must be worth a lot of money. Shen Gonglin admitted that he had indeed been eyeing the ship for a long time, and it wouldn't be a problem if he accidentally said it now. However, now was obviously not the time to care about such things. Wendy in front of him was enveloped by a gust of wind, and when the wind dissipated, the girl who was sitting in the wheelchair had changed drastically. Her elegant white dress had become a black and green striped skirt, and there were things that extended from her waist to her arms like wings... Could she change clothes with a click? But the bandages on her legs were still there. Was she still unwilling to wear shoes?

She's really not afraid of getting diarrhea from the cold.

[This reaction... Wendy, could it be that you've already unleashed the power within the Gem of Desire, or perhaps you've already... been controlled by the Will of Honkai within them?]

It's estimated that no one can follow Shen Gonglin's thought process. While he was staring at Wendy's pair of fair and tender little feet, Himeko was clearly concerned about something else. The worst-case scenario had occurred: Wendy had now become an enemy. With this level of Honkai energy reaction, Kiana and the others were in danger.

"You... your ship... I hate all of you! Don't follow me!"

The gale had already gathered in her palm, but Wendy hesitated again after hearing Shen Gonglin's words. The gale that had been aimed at the Hyperion not far away slowly subsided. She gritted her teeth, a pained expression on her face. She couldn't stay here any longer. The swirling storm lifted the girl up, leaving only these words behind. In an instant, Wendy transformed into a small black shadow in the air and left. She showed off and then left. This is what she does, huh?

Shen Gonglin looked up in the direction Wendy had left. With his amazing eyesight, he still managed to see what he wanted to see the moment Wendy turned away. It seemed that even the one-click outfit change hadn't changed anything; it was still that light green, girlish outfit. How childish! She was exactly like Bronya. Mei, on the other hand, was different. Shen Gonglin had stayed in her room before, and he knew that Mei had many clothes specifically for adults. She was indeed just a little girl; Mei was much more mature than them.

I wonder what kind of clothes Kiana wears. Looking at her tight-fitting combat suit... does this girl not wear anything?

If I have the chance Shen Gonglin, I really want to study it in detail; I think it would be very interesting.

Chapter 446 He's also an S-rank.

"Miss Wendy... she flew away!"

The girl, transformed into the wind, flew away into the distance. Kiana cried out anxiously, but the girl had no way to catch up. She quickly broke free from Shen Gonglin's embrace. What happened? Everything was fine just now. How did Wendy suddenly become like this? Why did she fly away alone? We're already at the Hyperion!

"Yeah, yeah, Wendy turned into a butterfly and flew away... Ugh, that girl flew really fast. Could it be that I was right, she caught a chill and went to find a toilet?"

Shen Gonglin gazed at the horizon, her hands clasped together. Wendy was flying very fast, disappearing from sight in just a short while. Although the Angel Armor was probably even faster than her at full speed, Shen Gonglin didn't dare to try. He didn't even dare to float slowly in the air, let alone fly at high speed.

"Are you stuck on this joke or...? Major Himeko, what should we do now?"

Mei Shen Gonglin n't get serious. There was really nothing she could do about his personality. Mei could only ignore him for now. The girl asked Himeko for the next instructions. The current situation had exceeded their expectations. They never thought Wendy would turn out like this. Indeed, Honkai was a dangerous and uncontrollable thing.

[We must report this situation to headquarters now and request that they dispatch S-rank Valkyrie to capture her.]

Himeko frowned. The Honkai energy reaction from Wendy was beyond their team's capabilities. Moreover, this level of Honkai energy intensity had definitely alerted headquarters. Even if she didn't report it, they would make adjustments in a short time. Headquarters would definitely send out S-rank Valkyrie for this kind of Honkai reaction. Without considering Theresa, it would probably be Durandal or Rita.

Bronya believed that Wendy wouldn't hurt anyone else.

Bronya had always been silent during missions, but this time she couldn't help but speak up. The word "capture" bothered Bronya. If headquarters sent S-rank Valkyrie, it would definitely hurt Wendy. In Bronya's eyes, Wendy was a gentle girl who wouldn't hurt others and didn't want anyone to be harmed.

We can't take this risk. Her energy level is comparable to Herrscher, and her personality has likely been Honkai and distorted by the Honkai. At that point, it won't be a matter of whether she wants to hurt others or not. With this power, even if it's not her intention, she will still affect everything around her.

As the commander, Himeko remained calm. She knew they couldn't take that risk; what they needed to do now was to do everything in their power to minimize the damage.

"I also want to believe in Wendy. Mei Honkai Changkong City, but she overcame the Honkai with her own will. Wendy can do it too."

Kiana clenched her small fists and said the same thing. She really didn't want to see Wendy get hurt. She was such a pitiful girl. She had already suffered so much unfair treatment for so long. Now she was going to be treated like this. If S-rank Valkyrie was really sent to capture her, she would definitely get hurt.

"Kiana is right. As long as we help her, Miss Wendy will surely be able to regain her true self."

As someone who has fought against the Will of Honkai, Mei is willing to believe in Wendy. Although the process was painful and difficult, she did manage to get through it. Back then, Kiana helped her, so Mei also wants to become someone who can help others. Wendy's current situation is so similar to hers back then. She had Kiana back then, but now, Wendy has no one by her side.

[Unfortunately, it will take thirty minutes from when I report the situation here to when headquarters dispatches S-rank Valkyrie. You only have those thirty minutes, no matter what you want to do. And even if you manage to find Wendy within those thirty minutes, according to the Valkyrie team rules, this level of incident is beyond the capabilities of a team of your rank. At least three A-rank Valkyrie or one S-rank Valkyrie are required to lead the team. Therefore, you can only wait here for now...]

Himeko wanted to say something more, but the three girls on the other end of the communicator turned their heads at the same time, their three beautiful big eyes staring intently at a certain guy who was just observing from the sidelines. Shen Gonglin, who had been doing nothing all along, was squatting on the ground playing pebbles with himself. Surrounded by these three gazes, Shen Gonglin looked up blankly. What's wrong? Is it time to go home for dinner?

How could I forget about this guy? You know, Shen Gonglin is a true S-rank.

"Major Himeko, under the leadership of the S-rank Valkyrie... I mean, the newly promoted S-rank Shen Gonglin, the Fifth Squad of the Far East Branch is preparing to carry out a mission to rescue the girl Wendy. Requesting approval!"

Kiana straightened up and bowed to Himeko through the communicator. Luckily, Shen Gonglin was there; he was so useful.

[How could I forget about him...? Okay, but remember, headquarters will definitely send another S-rank Valkyrie. Although Shen Gonglin is S-rank, he's still in his probationary period, and the probationary period for S-ranks is very long. So, like I said before, you only have thirty minutes to do whatever you want. Also... be careful to protect our precious S-rank, and make sure he doesn't get hurt.]

Himeko's expression was incredibly strange when she said this. They were just B-rank Valkyrie who had just passed the assessment, yet they were being asked to protect an S-rank. This was incomprehensible to anyone, but it was the truth. None of them treated Shen Gonglin as an S-rank, even after he had demonstrated his impressive combat power several times. They couldn't help but subconsciously want to protect Shen Gonglin. Simply put, no matter how powerful Shen Gonglin was, in their hearts, he still subconsciously needed protection and care.

And that's exactly the case. It's far too easy to target Shen Gonglin. Putting aside his fear of heights, he can't even carry out a mission alone; he'd get lost without a doubt.

"Understood! We will definitely protect Shen Gonglin and make sure he comes back safe and sound... We will also bring Wendy back safely."

Kiana lifted Shen Gonglin from the ground, wrapping her arms around Shen Gonglin's chest like she was holding a large cat. Shen Gonglin had no idea what was happening, while the Valkyrie Trio confidently assured Himeko through the communicator. Shen Gonglin was full of questions, wondering who she was and where she was.

What exactly are they trying to do?

Chapter 447 Life is about carrying burdens and moving forward.

On the battlefield, several figures were rushing towards the direction Wendy had left earlier. Bronya was leading the way, and her mobility was very strong in the hovering field of Heavy-duty Rabbit. The Honkai Beast she encountered on her way were also locked in advance by Heavy-duty Rabbit. Today, Bronya was going all out.

"Bronya, don't push yourself too hard. You're likely to cause problems. We'll definitely save Miss Wendy, so you can't push yourself like this."

Behind Bronya, Mei looked at the expressionless, emotionless loli with great concern. She was just not good at expressing her emotions. Judging from her appearance, she knew that she was forcing herself. All of Heavy-duty Rabbit's attacks were commanded by her will. Such intense battles were also a heavy burden on Bronya's mind. Seeing her forcing herself like this, Mei was also very worried.

It seems Bronya really values Wendy. She's gone to such lengths for this emotionless little girl. When girls get into lesbian relationships, it's truly terrifying.

An S-rank Valkyrie, who was being held under the arm of B-rank Valkyrie, was taken aback. So Bronya was this kind of person too. How terrifying.

"It's alright, Bronya is fine. We must hurry up and move forward."

Bronya shook her head but did not slow down her pace. Himeko had already said that there wouldn't be many events left for them. If they couldn't bring Wendy back safely before then, the S-rank Valkyrie at headquarters would take action, which would definitely cause some irreparable problems. That wouldn't do, so they had to hurry.

"It's all your fault for holding us back. The Class President has been training you for so long, why are you still so useless? You've only been running for a short while and you're already exhausted. If it weren't for you, I could have advanced with Bronya. Shen Gonglin, you should feel ashamed."

Following at the back of the group, Kiana freed one hand and vigorously ruffled Shen Gonglin's hair. He was still the Shen Gonglin, unchanged in the slightest. After making the decision to attack, they set off, but the idiot complained of being tired after running only about 400 meters. To avoid slowing down, Kiana had no choice but to carry him along. That's life; you have to carry a heavy load. Actually, carrying Shen Gonglin wasn't a problem for Kiana, but forget about combat. That was left to Bronya and Mei. Shen Gonglin was ridiculously useless; the Class President's training had absolutely no effect on him.

"I'm already ashamed, but what can I do? I'm not one of you superhuman Valkyrie. My physical condition is already normal for my age. Find me any high school student and have them run 400 meters and see if they get tired. I can't help it. If you don't like it, you can leave me here. You go first, I'll be there soon."

Shen Gonglin sighed helplessly. This wasn't what he expected; it was simply that his physical abilities couldn't keep up. In this situation, he couldn't replenish his strength by drinking their blood. If he did, they would definitely become flushed, have a racing heart, and be weak. So, Shen Gonglin had no choice but to ride Kiana to the battlefield. This girl actually dared to complain about him! It wasn't like he asked her to carry him. She was just a moment ago happily volunteering to take him along, but now she was complaining. Kiana, that scumbag! She turns her back on her lover after she's done with him!

"You think I don't want to? If it weren't for the fact that I have to use your S-rank status, I wouldn't be taking you with me. Besides, leaving you here alone means you'll definitely get lost even if there's no danger. If I lose you, the Class President will definitely beat me up when we get back. Alright, just stay quiet. I've felt like you've been moving around a lot since earlier. Don't rub against me."

Kiana scoffed and rejected Shen Gonglin's suggestion. She was just saying it; if she really didn't want to, why would she have volunteered to bring Shen Gonglin along? Saying it now was just to show her disdain for Shen Gonglin, much like her behavior at Versailles. But speaking of which, Shen Gonglin's constitution is really poor. How did she manage to keep Durandal up all night with such a constitution? Or is it that Shen Gonglin's physical condition is different during the day and at night?

Kiana felt this was a very important question and worth exploring further.

Feeling that this position wasn't quite right, Kiana hoisted Shen Gonglin onto her back and continued forward. The way he'd been rubbing against her earlier had made her blush and her heart race, but she felt much better now. Kiana supported Shen Gonglin's legs as they moved forward. This guy had even complimented Wendy's legs, but actually, his legs were just as good. If Wendy's legs were something she could play with for a year, Kiana felt she could play with Shen Gonglin's legs for a lifetime.

How can a mere boy have such long and beautiful legs? They're almost as long as hers!

"Oh... Kiana, are you tired? If you're really tired, why don't you switch with Mei? After all, we might have to fight later, so I think you should conserve your energy."

After changing positions, Shen Gonglin felt quite good. Before, when Kiana carried him under her arm, he always felt like he was some kind of commodity. Now, being carried on Kiana's back was much more comfortable. The bouncy, soft feel of the girl's body was quite nice. But why did he always feel like she was secretly touching his legs? That must be his imagination. Shen Gonglin felt a little embarrassed after being carried by Kiana for so long. Although this girl was excessive, she could also be quite considerate sometimes.

"No problem. You're so heavy, Mei definitely can't carry you, so I'll take care of you."

Kiana's immediate and unhesitating refusal was somewhat insincere. She glanced at Mei in front of her, and only after confirming that Mei hadn't heard her did Kiana feel relieved. Everyone knew how heavy Shen Gonglin was; in fact, she might be lighter than Bronya. With Kiana's Valkyrie physique, carrying Shen Gonglin was a piece of cake. Although she and Mei had a very good relationship, Kiana had her own little schemes when it came to this. It was better to enjoy this good thing alone. Mei was enjoying the battle, so she wouldn't disturb her.

I'll just carry the burdens of life myself.

Chapter 448 Battlefield Communications

[I have two pieces of bad news for you. Although you've tried your best, Schicksal Headquarters is clearly moving faster. First, Wendy has been identified as the Fourth Herrscher, and Headquarters has issued a subjugation order. Second, in order to subjugate the Fourth Herrscher, the S-rank Valkyrie Durandal, who belongs to Europe and is currently located in St. Freya, has already set off. You've already seen her in the academy, but apart from Shen Gonglin, none of you should have had any interaction with her yet.]

Time passed, Kiana and the others still hadn't found Wendy when bad news arrived as expected. Schicksal was efficient; Himeko's voice came through the communicator. Since Wendy had been identified as Herrscher, the order to subdue her was perfectly normal. Of course, S-rank Valkyrie had to be deployed for a disaster of this level. Shen Gonglin was also an S-rank, but her probationary period wasn't over yet, and against Herrscher... an ordinary S-rank wouldn't suffice; Durandal had to be sent.

By the way, this "ordinary S-rank" refers to Theresa and a certain maid, and definitely not Shen Gonglin.

"Oh, it's her. But she couldn't have gotten here so quickly, which means we still have time?"

Chewing on a hard candy, Shen Gonglin lay leisurely on Kiana's back. Durandal was just an old acquaintance, while Kiana and the others had solemn expressions. Although they hadn't spoken, Durandal had left a deep impression on them. Just standing next to her, they could feel how strong that woman was. If it were her, they would definitely not be a match for her.

"S-rank Valkyrie... If I were to encounter her normally, I would probably really want to spar with her, but right now, I really don't want to run into her."

Kiana was very confident in her abilities, but she also knew the gap between herself and an S-class. If that woman got serious, she would be defeated instantly. If she was defeated, she wouldn't be able to save Wendy. Damn it, why did Schicksal Headquarters act so quickly at a time like this? Couldn't they have given them a little more time?

[I'm sorry, you don't have time. Durandal came using the latest Valkyrie delivery device. She's already in New Zealand and should be able to find the Fourth Herrscher, Shen Gonglin, soon. You've dealt with her before, so you probably know her efficiency and decisive personality. After all, she is the strongest Valkyrie.]

Himeko shrugged helplessly on the communicator. The latest Valkyrie delivery device was truly absurd. Only Valkyrie with exceptionally strong physiques could withstand that speed. Using rocket technology to deliver single-person transport pods, and on a one-time use basis at that, only a wealthy and powerful organization like Schicksal could be so reckless. Himeko didn't even dare to imagine the pressure generated by that high-speed flight. In any case, with Shen Gonglin's physical condition, he absolutely could not withstand it. He would definitely be crushed into a pancake, and Shen Gonglin would be ruined.

"It's too late, Himeko. Do you have any way to stop Durandal? We're almost at Wendy's location."

This situation is arguably the worst it can be. Kiana has no choice but to ask Himeko for help. If Durandal were to come now, all their efforts would be in vain. However, looking at Himeko's expression on the communicator, Kiana knows that Himeko is putting her in a difficult position. After all, Himeko is only A-rank Valkyrie. She has neither the status nor the right to give orders to Durandal, who is an S-rank Durandal. S-rank Valkyrie have the highest level of execution power on the battlefield.