Chapter 122

Those shocked gazes made Shen Gonglin feel particularly pleased. He stood there smugly with his hands on his hips, practically floating on air. See? He was still very useful and powerful. Who else had this ability besides himself? Enough said, he was awesome.

"So you already knew where the Third Herrscher was being held... So you were just waiting for the rescue to come and working with them from the inside to rescue her, instead of acting on your own and taking things slowly... Theresa, it seems you have a good student."

Tesla's gaze became even more complicated. This Shen Gonglin was too cunning. Was everything part of his plan? His seemingly silly behavior was just a disguise. In reality, he was a very smart and capable person. This tactical strategy... Indeed, those who play the game of strategy are all cunning. He had thought that Rin needed his care, but he never expected this outcome. Was this the legendary "playing dumb to fool the enemy"?

"... Although I'd like to admit it, I think the truth is probably not like that. Even if you drew a map, Shen Gonglin, you still wouldn't be able to find Mei's location, right? Tell me honestly."

Based on Theresa's understanding of Shen Gonglin, this kid is not a scheming person, let alone someone who would wait for rescue to act together. Judging from his Railgun just now, he is a berserker. If he could find Mei successfully, he wouldn't wait for rescue. So there must be something fishy going on.

"What are you talking about? I'm definitely going to work with the rescue team from the inside. Headmaster, I've already drawn up a map, how could I not find Mei? I'm just trying to make sure the operation is foolproof."

Shen Gonglin vehemently denied this. Why were they focusing on something so abnormal? Was this the time to be concerned about this? She had already found Mei's location, and instead of praising her, they were looking at her with such suspicion. Even Shen Gonglin would be hurt by this.

"Hehe, I know you too well. Even if I drew a map, you still wouldn't be able to find Mei. That's because you're a complete and utter directionally challenged person. Maps are useless to you. Forget about Anti-Entropy Headquarters, you'd get lost even at the St. Freya Academy. Shen Gonglin, I knew you... Ah! Shen Gonglin, how dare you shock me! I'll get you... Ah~ Himeko, help, help me..."

As the person who knows Shen Gonglin best, Kiana didn't hold back in exposing him. Others might not know, but she knew perfectly well that Shen Gonglin's terrible sense of direction was S-rank. He would get lost 100% of the time if there was a fork in the road. He couldn't understand maps at all. Even if he could draw such a beautiful and accurate map now, it wouldn't be of any use to him. He was the type who could still get lost even with a map in hand. Kiana patted Shen Gonglin on the shoulder and complained, while Shen Gonglin expressionlessly put his hand on her waist. Did she think she knew so much? Did she think she knew he was terrible with directions?

It seems Kiana's brain isn't quite right today; she needs a little electric shock to calm her down.

"Alright, alright, having a map makes things much easier. As for the problem of being directionally challenged, I'll play a few more escape room games with you when we get back to St. Freya. Shen Gonglin, and you should be fine. Now stop fooling around... Shen Gonglin, you can stop now. If you really shock Kiana and she gets sick, you'll be responsible for carrying her back. And Himeko, stop looking at Kiana with those envious eyes. Quickly stop Shen Gonglin. I can almost smell Kiana burning. We haven't even started fighting yet, and we're already losing members. You guys, show some attitude for carrying out a mission."

This team is really hard to manage. Theresa quickly stopped the farce. Shen Gonglin was so angry that she grabbed Kiana's waist and kept shocking her. Himeko didn't stop her, but she even looked at them with envy. Theresa couldn't understand what was so enviable about it. As expected, the most reliable person was still herself, the headmistress. Theresa sighed. There was no need to think about infiltration. Shen Gonglin's Railgun just now had completely eliminated that possibility. That was fine. Infiltration was nothing compared to going on a rampage. After sitting in the command room for so long, Theresa wanted to stretch her legs.

What? I have to carry her back? Forget it, let Kiana play a little role. If I really have to carry her back, Shen Gonglin can't handle it, she's so heavy. Upon hearing this, Shen Gonglin quickly stopped. That's enough of a lesson for her. Kiana should understand what she should and shouldn't say now.

Ouch... That electric shock was powerful! Kiana felt her whole body go numb. It was definitely Shen Gonglin again; her pettiness was unparalleled. All she had done was tell the truth, and this was how she was treated. Looking at Shen Gonglin, Kiana's teeth itched with anger. They both used electricity, but the difference between him and Mei was so vast. Mei had never shocked her... No, wait, she seemed to have shocked her before, but that was a long time ago. Now, being shocked by Shen Gonglin... how to put it... it felt like a strange sense of nostalgia.

It's pretty good.

"Hey Kiana, how did it feel when Shen Gonglin shocked you just now? Tell me about it, you seem to be enjoying it?"

Following Theresa inside ME Company, Himeko quietly asked Kiana about this issue. Logically, Kiana shouldn't be feeling well, but she seemed fine. In fact, Kiana even looked quite happy at first. Having never experienced anything like this before, Himeko felt it was necessary to interview Kiana.

She can suck blood and manipulate electricity; Shen Gonglin is truly a treasure. Kiana has experienced all of these things; she's really living the good life.

"Why don't you just try it yourself, Himeko, to see if it's comfortable? Let me tell you, Shen Gonglin is easy to mess with. If you spoil the movie for him while he's watching it, he'll explode. Or if you accidentally turn off his computer while he's playing games, or if all else fails, put a tiny bit of chili in his snacks. Just a tiny bit, not too much, or he'll really cry... Anything will do."

Himeko, and after listening to her, Himeko's lips twitched. She knew from this that Kiana often did this kind of thing, so it wasn't without reason that she got beaten up.

Emmmmm, what am I supposed to do now? How did they leave me here? Wasn't I... a prisoner of war?

Watching the group walk away, Tesla, who was standing still, suddenly felt a little sad. This shouldn't be happening.

Chapter 477 I Want to Be Like Your Father

"Lady Cocolia! An explosion has occurred outside ME Company. Surveillance shows that the Valkyrie Squad has advanced, and the mech defense line has been breached. Their current target... is the D2 Laboratory. Should we mobilize all standby mechs to stop them?"

In Cocolia's office, the red alarm light kept flashing. Cocolia stared at the surveillance video in front of her with a gloomy expression. What was Tesla doing? Wasn't she supposed to be watching Shen Gonglin? Why was he with those Valkyrie who had stormed in? Tesla was a complete idiot. Moreover, she hadn't expected the Schicksal people to attack so directly. She thought they would sneak in quietly, but it turned out they were going all out. The commander of this operation was definitely a moron.

"No need. I have a better idea. Bronya is currently in the D2 lab with the Third Herrscher. We can reduce the biochip's control over her and also let her know that the Valkyrie Squad has entered ME Company. With that little one's personality, she'll definitely try to contact them. That would be even more fun. At the same time, we can carry out the core stripping work of the Fourth Herrscher. We can leave the guest reception to Bronya."

Having come up with a more suitable solution, Cocolia looked at Bronya, who was quietly waiting on the monitor, and gave this instruction. With the biochip, she could control all of Bronya's actions. Although this seemed a bit inappropriate for her daughter, Bronya was a disobedient and naughty child, and Cocolia had no choice but to do this in order to make her behave.

Besides... let's just consider it as buying time. As long as we can get the Gem of Desire out, we'll already be on the side of not losing.

Looking at the monitor, Cocolia felt a little uneasy. She wasn't afraid of the few little rats that had suddenly appeared, but the intelligence indicated that the two S-rank Valkyrie were also rapidly approaching. With ME Company's current level of defense, how could they possibly stop all of Schicksal's S-ranks?

However, since all the S-class units are concentrated here, it means that the other departments of Schicksal are definitely very vulnerable right now. Maybe we can do something else?

This... this is the legendary humanoid beast? I never expected Theresa's fighting style to be so fierce, it's completely inconsistent with her appearance. Is it true that the cuter something looks, the more powerful it is? Shen Gonglin is like that, and so is Theresa. He can transform into an angel and launch such a powerful attack, while Theresa can charge forward with that cross weighing several thousand pounds. So amazing, no wonder she's my aunt.

On the way to the D2 lab, Kiana stared in disbelief at Theresa's battle. The usually adorable headmistress was now wielding a cross as tall as herself, smashing it against a Tactical Mech. The sturdy metal shell crumbled under the cross's bombardment, and Theresa, as if nothing had happened, charged towards another mech. Having never seen Theresa fight before, both Shen Gonglin and Kiana were incredibly surprised to witness it firsthand. It turned out she wasn't just a mascot, but a humanoid Tyrannosaurus Rex!

"Surprised? Maybe she's been in the office too long. It's normal for Theresa to want to stretch her legs. Don't assume she's easy to push over just because she looks like a little girl. She's a Schicksal- certified S-rank Valkyrie, even if she doesn't want to admit it... She's very strong."

As Himeko pulled the giant sword from the mecha, she could tell what Shen Gonglin and Kiana were thinking just by looking at their expressions. How could she be the headmaster of St. Freya Academy and the commander of the Far East Branch without such skills? Did they think Theresa won people over with virtue? It had been a long time since she had seen Theresa fight like this. It seemed she was indeed a little excited.

"Phew... That felt great. Let's go, let's clear the area and move on. Kiana, you can continue carrying Shen Gonglin. Leave the battle to Himeko and me."

It was indeed very exciting. After many years, he could finally carry out a mission himself again. Sitting in the office all the time, his body felt like it was about to rust. After smashing the last mech, Theresa carried the cross on her back and continued forward. Kiana carrying Shen Gonglin was not good for fighting, so it was good to let her handle all the junk. As for why she carried Shen Gonglin... well, if she didn't carry her, Shen Gonglin would definitely get lost. The ME Company was intricate and complicated. Although he could draw a map of the area at a glance, it didn't mean that Shen Gonglin sense of direction. He had led the wrong way more than once since they came in, so it was better to let Kiana lead the way. The problem of finding their way was left to them.

"Theresa, you seem unusually excited, why is that?"

Although it's a bit of a shame that she can't fight, it feels pretty good to carry Shen Gonglin on her back. Kiana doesn't mind being so close to Shen Gonglin after not seeing her for so long. Ignoring Shen Gonglin's commotion behind her, Kiana walks up to Theresa and asks her this question. If it's just because she can fight, Theresa is being rather strange.

"Maybe it's because going on a mission with you reminded me of the times I fought alongside your father, so I might be a little excited. What, Kiana, do you have a problem with that?"

Carrying a massive cross that seemed completely disproportionate to her size, Theresa glanced at Kiana beside her. She used to fight alongside Kiana's father in the same way. So many years had passed, and she was still fighting, while her old friend was nowhere to be found. Thinking about it now, it really was... unpredictable.

"No, no... Theresa, you fought alongside my dad? Tell me about him, tell me about him!"

Hearing something that piqued her interest, Kiana excitedly asked Theresa about it, while Shen Gonglin was also very curious. She wondered what kind of person Kiana's father was, as she had never heard him mention anything about him before.

What kind of person could give birth to a daughter like Kiana? As a normal person, Shen Gonglin was very curious about how this was done. Now that she had the opportunity to find out, she naturally wanted to hear it. She wondered what kind of person Kiana's mother was. Judging from Kiana's appearance, her mother must have been a great beauty.

"Him... he's a complete idiot. He never listens to orders and always likes to run into hordes of Honkai Beast and go on a rampage. Plus, he's got something wrong with his head; he often can't even remember the activation code for his own battleship..."

Theresa reminisced about the past, but as she spoke, their eyes involuntarily focused on Shen Gonglin, who was lying on Kiana's back. How to put it, after listening to Theresa's story, they suddenly thought of Shen Gonglin. According to what she said, Kiana's father seemed to resemble Shen Gonglin quite a bit.

"What are you looking at? I'm not your father. I follow orders. See, I'm not moving around now because you told me not to run around. Let me tell you, if you look at me like that again, even I will get angry."

Why did she suddenly look at me? Shen Gonglin bumped his head against Kiana's head. He was completely different from Kiana's father. Shen Gonglin felt good about himself. He considered himself a person who strictly followed discipline. However, he was indeed quite interested in rushing into a crowd and going on a rampage. If it weren't for his physical limitations, he would also like to try it. In his current state, he would probably have to save me if he wasn't careful.

"And he has something in common with Shen Gonglin: he's a lecher who touched the buttocks of every Valkyrie on the Hyperion at the time!"

Continuing to depict Kiana's father, Theresa shook her head at the thought of him; he was indeed a complete idiot, father and daughter alike, both fools.

"Hey! What do you mean 'similar to me'? I'm not lewd at all, okay? And you've touched the butts of every Valkyrie on the Hyperion... Damn it, Kiana, that's what your dad does, I'm so envious!"

Shen Gonglin immediately objected. How was this similar to her? In any case, Shen Gonglin had never done anything so enviable... no, so despicable. Just thinking about it made Shen Gonglin feel a little sour. Kiana's dad really knew how to play games. She could only think about it at most, but he had already put it into action. The old fox was indeed shrewd. She still had to keep working hard.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm so envious... And Shen Gonglin, you shouldn't be arrogant... What was it again? Right, belittle yourself. You're quite lewd too, don't doubt that."

Kiana also envied what her father had done in the past. Just thinking about touching Mei's butt made Kiana feel like she was almost cured. In that sense, Shen Gonglin was indeed a bit like her father; both were quite lewd. Her father touched Valkyrie's butts, but Shen Gonglin went straight for the lips. Not only had she kissed him, but she had also bitten several people, leaving them in that state... Isn't that lewd enough? Just thinking about it makes you realize how Shen Gonglin is!

Kiana blushed and touched her lips and then her neck. Shen Gonglin still didn't know herself well enough; he should be even more lecherous than her stinky old man.

"There are other things... Actually, your dad has his good points too, but now is not the time to chat. I'll talk to you about it when we get back. Right now, the mission is more important. Which way should we go next?"

They wanted to say something more, but the group had already reached a fork in the road. The map that Shen Gonglin had drawn earlier was on the ground and couldn't be taken with them. They thought that Shen Gonglin had completely figured out the internal organization of ME Company, so they didn't pay attention to it. But heaven knows that Shen Gonglin is the kind of person who can't figure out directions even with a map. Now, they had no idea which way to go.

"Turn to the left! Don't look at me with those suspicious eyes. Do you think I don't know which way to go? This time it's definitely the left. Trust me. If I'm wrong again, I... I'll just skip a meal. Is that okay?"

Shen Gonglin pointed out the direction, which he could indeed guarantee. After all, there's always a second chance, but not a third or fourth. As long as you make a good prediction, that's enough. For example, his first reaction was to go to the right, but according to his habits, it should have been to the left. Shen Gonglin felt that he had gradually grasped some kind of truth. Perhaps this was the key to overcoming his terrible sense of direction.

All I had to do was choose the place that was the opposite of my first reaction. I'm so clever, aren't I?

No, not the left, it's the right.

However, before they could even set off, a familiar voice entered the battlefield communication channel. Kiana and Shen Gonglin were stunned when the voice rang out; they recognized the voice!

"It's that traitor Bronya!"

Shen Gonglin immediately recognized Bronya's voice. Yes, yes, it was her voice. Shen Gonglin had been searching for Bronya's whereabouts for so many days in Anti-Entropy. Now, suddenly hearing her voice, Shen Gonglin even felt a sense of nostalgia. But why did he call her a traitor... Shen Gonglin wasn't wrong. The reason he was in Anti-Entropy was because of this emotionless loli.

"... Shen Gonglin, Bronya gets angry too. What happened before... Bronya is sorry, Bronya won't do it again."

Bronya's voice in the communication seemed to carry a hint of apology. Her consciousness had been hazy, as if she knew what she had done but couldn't control her body. Now, it seemed that she suddenly had control, so Bronya contacted them. It was all her fault, so she had to find a way to make amends.

"That won't do. What would we need the police for if apologies were enough? Do you know how much it hurt when the mech hit my head? A proper apology requires lying flat and exposing your chest. Bronya, do you understand? Only an apology like that can soothe my wounded heart."

Shen Gonglin was spouting nonsense to Bronya over the communicator, leaving Theresa Himeko and the others speechless. This guy even said he wasn't like Siegfried, but even Siegfried wasn't as lecherous as him. Bronya was clearly still a child, yet he wouldn't let her off the hook, saying things like "apologize by showing your chest"... Was this guy serious?

[...Okay, Bronya will apologize to Shen Gonglin when we get back. Now go to the right, Bronya will unlock the password and let you in. Mei is right here.]

The obedient little girl actually agreed to Shen Gonglin's way of apologizing. Shen Gonglin's eyes lit up and she was about to explain the specific posture to her. However, there were still normal people present. Himeko and Theresa frowned. Should they believe Bronya now? And didn't Shen Gonglin say to the left? Who should they listen to?

Chapter 478 Predicting the Prediction

"Wait a minute, I still think it should be the left side. Theresa, Himeko, you two have to trust me. Trust me or trust Bronya, it's up to you."

Shen Gonglin insisted on his choice. At this moment, he only trusted himself. He had figured out how to deal with his terrible sense of direction. Shen Gonglin had nothing else but his confidence. Now Bronya said to go right, but he felt that he should go left. It was up to them to decide who to believe.

Ugh... This is really difficult. Who should I believe? On one hand, there's Bronya, and on the other hand, there's Shen Gonglin. Normally, I should definitely believe Bronya, but now... If I don't believe Shen Gonglin, she'll definitely throw a tantrum. So, what should I do now...?

"Let's go... let's go check the left side first. Trust Shen Gonglin's intuition; maybe, just maybe, it'll be right this time?"

Himeko said uncertainly. Actually, she wasn't afraid even if it was a trap, as long as she could break through it. But if she chose not to trust Shen Gonglin at this time, this petty guy would definitely remember it. Shen Gonglin a petty person with a small mind, so Himeko felt that she could still distinguish between what was important and what was not. So what if it was a trap?

Between the two traps, one large and one small, they knew which one to step on; they just didn't want to provoke Shen Gonglin.

"Yes, that's right, I had a feeling it should be this way."

Shen Gonglin watched with satisfaction as everyone headed to the left, but the alarm that rang out and the ambushing mechs made his smile gradually disappear. It was practically an ambush written all over their faces. Had he made the wrong choice? But this shouldn't be happening.

"Himeko, watch out for the left. I'll take care of the right. After we take care of these things, we'll head back the way we came."

As if they had anticipated this situation, both Theresa and Himeko were already prepared for battle after choosing the left side. Watching them methodically arrange their battle, Shen Gonglin's face burned. Please, scold me! Don't act like nothing happened. Shen Gonglin felt her conscience was really hurting. Please, just say a few words.

"Shen Gonglin, it's alright. It must be a mistake on the map. It has nothing to do with you."

There's no need to fight. Kiana thought for a moment and then comforted Shen Gonglin. Well, this situation was already within their expectations, so there was nothing to be surprised about. Hearing Kiana's words, Shen Gonglin almost burst into tears. This wasn't what he wanted. There was no need to comfort him.

[Next, go to the right, then through the coded door and up to reach Lab D2... Actually, going to the left should have been possible too. According to Bronya's data, the left side also led to Lab D2, but the design didn't include a proper passage, and the renovations didn't go well either.]

Guided by Bronya, the Valkyrie assault team, having cleared the traps, returned the way they came. In the silent environment, only the calm tone of the emotionless girl could be heard. Although her tone was as calm as ever, anyone could hear the comforting meaning in Bronya's words. It wasn't Shen Gonglin's fault; it was just a problem with the design of Anti-Entropy. Why wasn't a passage left on the left? Who designed this place? It's terrible.

That shouldn't be the case. I had a feeling I should go to the right, but according to my habits, the correct path should never be the way I think it is. Could it be... that my terrible sense of direction has predicted my own prediction?

Clinging to Kiana's back, Shen Gonglin, who was pretending to be dead, was utterly ashamed. Although no one said anything, this unique care made Shen Gonglin feel incredibly embarrassed. It seemed that he had indeed underestimated the thing lurking in his DNA, which had predicted his own prediction. How many levels should he go to before he could predict correctly? It was a real headache. Was his life really going to end like this? He felt so sad.

"Yes, yes, that's right. If you ask me, I also feel that we should go to the left. Any normal person would think that the left is the right one. Who would think that we should go to the right? Without information, everyone would definitely choose the left."

Himeko chimed in, trying to comfort Shen Gonglin. Being bad at directions is nothing to be ashamed of; in fact, it's part of Shen Gonglin's charm. Choosing the left was definitely the right decision. Otherwise, how could we see Shen Gonglin looking so shy and embarrassed? It's incredibly cute! Just looking at him makes you want to comfort him. Seeing Shen Gonglin like this, Himeko would be willing to step into any trap, no matter how many times.

"Yes, that's right. Our whereabouts are definitely under Cocolia's surveillance now, so it's normal for her to set traps wherever she wants. But it doesn't matter now. As long as we can find Mei and Wendy, we can break through the wall and rush out. It's okay."

As teachers and school principals, Himeko and Theresa tried to comfort Shen Gonglin. They hadn't had any hope for his navigation skills in the first place, and encountering traps was normal. Anyway, the infiltration mission had turned into a free-for-all, and with their combat power, there was no problem at all. Shen Gonglin didn't need to blame himself. Even if it was a trap, they were willing to go through it for him.

"Hmm... that makes sense? Anyway, we've already been discovered, so it must have been Cocolia rearranged things at the last minute. No matter which side we choose, there must be a trap."

Theresa and Himeko's comforting words seemed to have worked, and Shen Gonglin raised her head again, full of energy. Yes, it wasn't her fault; it must have been because they misled her. She would definitely be able to make the right choice next time.

She's so easy to coax... Shen Gonglin is just too much fun.

Shen Gonglin's mood improved, and he even started humming a song. Only his voice echoed softly in the quiet passage. The silent Valkyrie Trio couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "He's so easy to coax, and he can become so interesting with just a little coaxing. How can Shen Gonglin be so fun? No wonder Kiana likes to tease him so much. With just a little teasing and coaxing..."

It's absolutely addictive.

Himeko and Theresa secretly decided that once they returned to St. Freya, they would also tease and play with Shen Gonglin. Although teasing and playing with Rin might seem a bit perverted, it would be just too much fun. It would be a shame to leave such a fun person like Shen Gonglin to Kiana to play with alone; they should also have a good time playing with her.

Password, SGLSG, authentication permissions, gate open

Bronya's voice interrupted Theresa and Himeko's thoughts. With the help of Bronya, their "little mole," choosing the right path made things incredibly easy, and they quickly arrived at the laboratory door. The password had also been cracked by Bronya. Looking at the long corridor in front of them, Himeko and Theresa's eyes became serious. Passing through here would take them directly to Mei, but... needless to say, there would definitely be traps here. They didn't believe that Cocolia would let them find Mei so easily.

"Kiana, and Shen Gonglin, you two need to be on your toes, we're probably going to be fighting again soon... Also, Shen Gonglin, you didn't finish that song, did you? Make sure you finish it properly when we get back."

Turning back to Kiana and Shen Gonglin, she instructed them that this was no longer a small-scale skirmish. After all, this was the enemy's stronghold, and they needed to be more serious. The background music that Shen Gonglin had been singing had stopped, Himeko earnestly made this request. How come she hadn't realized that this guy could sing so well? Just how much did he know?

"Wait, is it just my imagination? It seems like the way we came in is blocked. This place really is a trap, and we have no way out."

Kiana's keen intuition immediately made her realize the current situation. She looked back and saw that there was indeed no way out. The door she came from had been sealed off without her noticing. Damn it, although she had expected it to be a trap, she still felt annoyed when it actually happened. It was like knowing it was a trap but still having to jump in. This feeling was really annoying.

[Oh dear, I've always heard Kiana is a bit of a goofball, but I didn't expect her to be so clever in a crucial moment. That's right, you guys are already... doomed!]

Just then, an unfamiliar voice suddenly joined the communication. Just by hearing that voice, one could imagine how smug the person was, as the current situation was completely under their control!

"That voice... it's the one who's controlling Bronya!"

Kiana immediately recognized Cocolia's voice. Now it seemed that Bronya's communication was definitely her fault. Her purpose was to lure them here. Kiana wondered what kind of backup plan she had arranged. If she could, Kiana really wanted to rush up to that woman and give her a good beating.

"That's right, that's right. Although the voice sounds a bit distorted, you can still vaguely tell that it is indeed my mother-in-law's voice."

Shen Gonglin nodded in affirmation of Kiana's judgment; it was Cocolia's voice. As for the mother-in-law thing, that was Shen Gonglin talking nonsense.

"Pah! Don't talk nonsense, kid. Who's your mother-in-law? I haven't approved of anything between you and Bronya!"

The confident voice suddenly turned into one of embarrassment and anger. Judging from the sound, the woman on the other end seemed to have choked on some water. Cocolia's voice became sinister. What nonsense was this Shen Gonglin talking about? He was obviously dreaming. What mother-in-law? How could she possibly agree to such a thing? She would rather starve to death or jump off a cliff than admit to Shen Gonglin.

"Huh? I didn't say Bronya, I said Rosaliya, and Liliya also said that she and Rosaliya would marry me together."

Shen Gonglin continued spouting nonsense, his goal being to anger Cocolia. Besides, it wasn't entirely nonsense; Rosaliya had indeed said something similar, but given her somewhat dim-witted nature... she probably didn't even know what she was talking about.

[You beast! Rosaliya and Liliya are just children; they have no idea about marriage... And you probably don't understand what marriage means either, right? Let me tell you, don't you dare yell like that, or I'll kill you with my own hands!]

Listening to Cocolia's taunts, Shen Gonglin curled her lip in disdain. It's as if everyone is a child. What do you mean you don't know about marriage? It's as if she's been married before. Rosaliya and the others have already said that Cocolia is also single. Who looks down on whom?

"Threatening my student in front of me, huh? So that's how it is. You Cocolia."

If Shen Gonglin continued speaking, the two of them might really start arguing. Theresa took the initiative to speak. Although she looked like a loli, she was the highest-ranking person present and should be the one to negotiate with Cocolia.