Chapter 124

"Shen Gonglin, ignore Bronya and just knock Bronya out."

Sweat trickled down Bronya's face from where they had touched. The girl's eyes were still red, but those bright red pupils were filled with unconcealed worry. She had never seen Shen Gonglin so weak and in pain before. She knew perfectly well what Shen Gonglin was doing. He was the type who was very afraid of pain, and the pain of the virus implanted in his brain was unimaginable. Yet this time, he was gritting his teeth and trying his best to endure it. Everything he did was for her. Seeing Shen Gonglin like this, Bronya couldn't bear it. There was no need to try to save her anymore. If this continued, Shen Gonglin would also be in danger.

"Ugh... please stop talking, okay? If you keep talking, I'm really going to get carsick. Just stay put, it'll be over soon. It's just a virus, I'll show you the power of the Jingu family's security guards."

Concentrating all his attention on calculations, Shen Gonglin was now completely limp on Bronya's body. If the girl hadn't been holding him tightly, Shen Gonglin would probably have already slipped to the ground. He didn't even have time to speak. Shen Gonglin gritted his teeth and continued to fight the virus left by Cocolia in Bronya's head. While fighting, he also had to spare some energy to control Bio-electricity to protect Bronya's brain. This girl was the type with a very high IQ, and he couldn't leave her with any aftereffects.

"Shen Gonglin, what's going on? Why are you sweating so much? Bronya, what's happening?"

The battle with the mechs was nearing its end. Kiana used both guns to destroy the control room of a Titan Mech before jumping over to Shen Gonglin's side. She immediately noticed that Shen Gonglin's condition was not right. Her usually rosy and fair face was now deathly pale, and beads of sweat were streaming down her face. Even Kiana knew that Shen Gonglin's current state was completely wrong. This girl had a head injury before, and now she was like this because she was overworking her brain.

"Mother Cocolia left a virus in Bronya's head. Shen Gonglin is currently fighting the virus. Major Himeko, is there anything we can do?"

The battle in her mind was entirely fought by Shen Gonglin. Bronya had now fully regained her sanity and control over her body, which meant that Shen Gonglin was under immense pressure. Holding Shen Gonglin's body, Bronya looked to Himeko and Theresa for help. She couldn't just stand by and watch any longer. Shen Gonglin was fighting for her sake, while she...

"No, there's no way we can get anywhere here right now. Apart from Bronya, we don't even know what's going on with Shen Gonglin. The only way to get anything done is to go back to the St. Freya Academy. Mei has already been rescued, and now it's just Wendy ... Here's what we'll do, Himeko, you take them all back to St. Freya. I'll take care of Wendy."

Theresa frowned as she looked at Shen Gonglin's current condition. Unless she rushed back to St. Freya immediately, she knew that Schicksal's medical methods might be able to solve the problems of Shen Gonglin and Bronya. She could leave herself here alone. She had finally managed to rescue Bronya and Mei, and she couldn't let Shen Gonglin get dragged into this mess.

"Oh? Theresa, you want to stay behind alone? But unfortunately, you don't know where the Fourth Herrscher is now. By the time you find her, will she already be a cold corpse? I'm really curious whether you can succeed alone."

Cocolia's voice, broadcast over the loudspeaker, began to disrupt everyone's emotions again. All she had to do was stall these people and buy enough time for the Fourth Herrscher's Gem of Desire extraction work. This was now entirely in line with her plan. Although losing the Third Herrscher was a pity, the feeling of being one step ahead of them was really exhilarating.

"Tsk, I get annoyed just hearing you say you're about to win. Mother-in-law, your personality is really awful. But do you think you've already won?"

Shen Gonglin opened her eyes. Who's afraid of a verbal battle? Cocolia think she had already won? But she hadn't lost yet, so it was hard to say who would win.

[Let me tell you, don't call me mother-in-law! I don't have a son-in-law as troublesome as you! You idiot, if you don't listen to me, you'll really become mentally disabled. If you stop now, you'll only need a few days of sleep to recover. As long as you leave the Third Herrscher behind, I'll have Bronya let you leave.]

The moment Shen Gonglin mentioned the word "mother-in-law," it provoked Cocolia. Her tone, which had been that of a shrewd and confident mastermind, suddenly turned into one of fury. Cocolia fiercely threatened Shen Gonglin. Actually, she didn't necessarily want to turn Shen Gonglin into a moron; it was just that this guy was too infuriating. He had disrupted all her plans, and he was forcing her to take action against him.

"Let us leave? You think I'd just slink away and admit defeat? Mother-in-law, you're delusional..."

Don't call me mother-in-law, call me Lady Cocolia!

Cocolia immediately shut down the communication. This guy had to use that word to provoke her, practically turning her into a moron. It wasn't that she forced him; it was his own choice.

"My mother-in-law is really... Don't look at me like that. Even a fool knows I'm just trying to provoke her. What mother-in-law? I'm innocent and nothing has happened."

Shen Gonglin tried to ease the tension, but Bronya and the others remained silent. At a time like this, no one cared about Shen Gonglin's nonsense. They had also heard what Cocolia said. If Shen Gonglin continued like this, it would definitely have a huge impact on his head. No, they couldn't let Shen Gonglin continue like this.

"Shen Gonglin, Bronya did many wrong things when she was being controlled, and I'm so sorry for hurting you and Mei- neechan. Now, Bronya can't cause you any more trouble. Bronya is so happy to have met you, so incredibly happy, whether it's chatting with you, eating with you, or you helping Bronya heal her legs... So, that's enough for now, Shen Gonglin. Bronya is so incredibly happy to have met you."

Slowly reaching out, Bronya cupped Shen Gonglin's face in her hands and leaned her face closer to the astonished gazes of everyone. Kiana stared wide-eyed at Bronya, speechless. How could she suddenly do this? What is this brat Bronya up to?!

A soft, cool sensation gradually spread. His mind was completely focused on fighting the virus, and Shen Gonglin's reaction was a beat slow. He only realized what was happening after Bronya separated from him. What was going on? Why would Bronya do such a thing? Could it be that he had unknowingly evolved again? Shen Gonglin knew he was very alluring; sometimes he would even be mesmerized by himself when looking in the mirror. So, was Bronya being tempted by him and unable to resist?

When someone becomes outstanding, the pressure is truly immense.

Kiana.

Without even a hint of shyness, Bronya wore a faint smile, as if she hadn't been the one who had just done that. The girl gently turned to look at the white-haired girl, who was also her friend, a friend who had been with her for so long.

"What are you doing, Bronya? How dare you steal food! Let me tell you, I, this lady, will..."

Kiana reacted first, furious, but Bronya didn't give her a chance to continue speaking. The girl's face showed reluctance. If she could, she really didn't want things to be like this, but now, this was the only chance.

"Bronya doesn't want to do anything to hurt Shen Gonglin and Mei anymore. Bronya has burned the biochip, Bronya won't do anything that could harm anyone."

Having made her decision, the light in Bronya's red eyes gradually faded. This was the only solution she could think of. Without her as the medium, the virus would no longer harm Shen Gonglin, and if the chip was burned, she would no longer be controlled. She had done what she wanted to do, so she had no regrets.

[Are you kidding me?! The biochip is implanted in your brain. If it burns out, do you want to commit suicide?!]

Cocolia's voice rang out again. She had been watching the situation closely and hadn't expected Bronya to make such a choice. Her usually cold voice now sounded somewhat flustered. How could things have turned out like this?

"Mother Cocolia, Bronya believes that Shen Gonglin is more important than her own life, so I will never do anything to hurt Shen Gonglin again. Kiana, I entrust Shen Gonglin to you."

The chip was completely burned out, and Bronya collapsed to the ground. Kiana rushed over, but the girl's eyes were tightly closed, and no matter how hard Kiana tried, she couldn't wake her up. Meanwhile, Shen Gonglin gritted her teeth, thinking, "I'll leave everything to Kiana."

"I'm not some toy. Do you need to entrust my son to you like this? Without my permission, no one will die!"

She stood up, clutching her head. Shen Gonglin desperately tried to control her consciousness. With her there, how could she let Bronya run wild?

Chapter 482 Feeling like my body has been hollowed out

There's no time to explain. Bronya, that idiot, is incredibly decisive. She's already burned the biochip, Cocolia's methods of controlling her are completely ineffective now. But in contrast, Bronya is finished. The only outcome if she continues like this is brain death. Does she really think Shen Gonglin doesn't exist? Suddenly entrusting her to Kiana like she's some kind of idiot who needs to be taken care of. Isn't she the idiot?

With me here, nobody can die!

His gaze shifted to Mei, who was imprisoned over there. The battle had stopped, but no one seemed to have noticed her. The girl was still tied to the wall. Shen Gonglin quickly ran over and picked her up. He couldn't do anything without Mei's help. If his calculation ability wasn't enough, he would make up for it with his surging electricity. Shen Gonglin thought he was very smart, but this time he realized that his brain still had potential for development. With Mei as his power bank, he had nothing to fear.

"Shen Gonglin, what are you trying to do?"

Theresa and the others were completely helpless. Now they could only pin their hopes on Rin Shen Gonglin. But why did he bring Mei along? They almost forgot that they were here to save Mei. A one-for-one exchange was not their mission requirement. Mei needed to be saved, but Bronya couldn't be harmed either.

"I also want to know what I'm going to do now... First, I'll increase Bronya's physical activity level, then use Bio-electricity to protect her brain from damage, thereby curbing the effects of the biochip being burned out, and finally rely on St. Freya's medical methods to give her the final treatment. This is the best way I can think of right now."

Various medical knowledge surfaced in Shen Gonglin's mind. These were the treasures Shen Gonglin once possessed, but they had only been temporarily forgotten. When Shen Gonglin needed them, these things would transform into Shen Gonglin's power to help him save everything he wanted to save, not just combat abilities. Shen Gonglin had many other things as well.

"Then quickly... how do I increase Bronya's physical activity level?"

Although she couldn't quite understand some of it, all she could think of was that Shen Gonglin had a way. For some reason, Kiana felt incredibly safe after hearing Shen Gonglin's voice. It was strange; Shen Gonglin, who was usually the most unreliable, was giving everyone this feeling. Himeko and Theresa were also around him. It wasn't just Kiana; they all felt the same way. With Shen Gonglin by their side, it seemed like they didn't have to worry about anything, no matter what happened.

"It's very simple... You have to be my witnesses. This is just for treatment, just to increase her physical activity and to help me recover my strength a little. I don't have any other bad intentions. Besides, Bronya took advantage of me earlier, so it's normal for me to get back at her now."

There was no time to waste, but Shen Gonglin still gave them a heads-up, otherwise they might think she was trying to take advantage of the situation. By drinking blood, Shen Gonglin could restore her strength, and injecting Bronya with her own blood could temporarily and significantly increase her body's activity level. Everything was for the sake of treatment, and there was no other intention.

"Taking advantage... Wow! Shen Gonglin, you're doing this again, not even sparing the unconscious! Shen Gonglin, you really are inhuman!"

Kiana immediately realized what Shen Gonglin was up to. This was the only move he knew. Then Kiana saw Shen Gonglin lower his head and bite Bronya's neck. Even though he said it was for treatment, Kiana couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. Shen Gonglin had better really be doing it for treatment, otherwise... she would definitely make several holes in him!

Does this really work...? No, it seems to actually work. Is Shen Gonglin a stimulant or a panacea? This guy is so useful! I feel like we could offer him up to Schicksal Headquarters's research lab.

Theresa and Himeko were initially skeptical, but when they saw Bronya's cheeks gradually turning red, they were both astonished and their eyes widened. Could it be? Wasn't Bronya almost brain dead? How come she seemed to react after being bitten by Shen Gonglin? Her face was flushed, her breathing had become heavy, and her legs were unconsciously pressed together... Was this Shen Gonglin meant by increasing the body's vitality?

It really works instantly, even better than adrenaline. Shen Gonglin definitely makes this.

"Okay, that's good for your physical health. Next, we'll focus on protecting your brain. Don't bother me anymore, Mei. You've had enough sleep, right? Now, it's time to get up and have some fun!"

Having left Bronya's neck, Shen Gonglin didn't even bother to wipe the blood from the corner of her mouth. Bright red blood spread around her lips, staining them crimson. Seeing Shen Gonglin like this, Kiana's heart inexplicably raced. Before she could say anything, she saw Shen Gonglin grab Mei's hand, their fingers intertwined. Shen Gonglin activated the Electromagnetic Force within Mei's body, channeling it into his own for his use. Mei, this "power bank," was indeed very useful.

The battle for control of the brain had depleted a large amount of electricity stored within Shen Gonglin's body, while Mei's Electromagnetic Force seemed inexhaustible. With Mei by his side, Shen Gonglin could use electricity without restraint. The orange currents flashing in his pupils surged again, Shen Gonglin seemed to emit crackling sounds. With Mei as his backup, he was confident he could protect Bronya's head. Such a smart girl— Shen Gonglin couldn't bear to see her become a vegetable or an idiot!

"Ugh... What's going on? I feel like my body has been hollowed out... Kiana? Teacher Himeko? Headmistress? And... Shen Gonglin? What's going on... What's wrong with Bronya?"

As the electric current drained rapidly from her body, Mei, who had been unconscious, awoke from her Mei. Upon waking, she found herself surrounded by a group of people. What was going on? She remembered being captured by Anti-Entropy and then remaining unconscious until she woke up to find Kiana and the others. Feeling the electricity still draining from her body, Mei instinctively looked in the direction of the drain and saw Shen Gonglin's hand, her fingers intertwined with Rin's. Rin's head was pressed tightly against Bronya's, her eyes closed. What was happening?

Chapter 483 A higher rank can crush a lower one.

"Mei!"

Mei's awakening finally eased Kiana's tense nerves. Bronya was already in such a state, and if Mei were to have any more problems, Kiana really wouldn't be able to accept it. The girl threw herself into Mei's arms and hugged her tightly, never wanting her to leave her side again. Shen Gonglin, Bronya, and Mei were all captured together, and suddenly it felt like she was all alone. Although Kiana appeared strong, only she knew how panicked she was inside. Now she could finally snuggle in Mei and act cute.

"Kiana, it's alright, it's alright... What happened to Bronya? And Shen Gonglin, what's going on?"

Although still confused, Mei instinctively comforted Kiana upon seeing her like this. Her free right hand gently stroked Kiana's hair like petting a cat. Mei raised her own hand, still tightly clasped with Shen Gonglin's. Was Shen Gonglin using her to recharge? Mei didn't care; it wasn't the first time. Her body was full of electricity; she could provide as much as Shen Gonglin wanted. But what about Bronya? Why was she being held in Shen Gonglin's arms like this, and why was her face so red? She was still unconscious. Mei desperately wanted to understand everything.

"Bronya... she was seriously injured while protecting everyone and trying not to hurt anyone. She is now in a coma and unconscious. Shen Gonglin is trying her best to protect Bronya's brain from damage. She is expending a lot of energy, so she needs your help, Mei."

Nestled in Mei's arms, Kiana finally felt at ease, smelling that familiar scent. She slowly explained Bronya's situation, and everyone's attention focused on Shen Gonglin and Bronya. Now, everything depended on Shen Gonglin; he was sure to succeed.

"How could this happen... Shen Gonglin, everything depends on you."

Mei gripped her fingers tightly, silently praying in her heart. Besides the electricity, she wanted to convey her feelings as well. She couldn't help with anything else, but Shen Gonglin could take everything she had to save Bronya.

Finally, I've arrived! After countless hardships, I've finally come to this place. I hope I can still make it in time. As the strongest Valkyrie, I've really embarrassed myself this time.

Fortunately, I'm not the only one who's embarrassed; if everyone is embarrassed, then it's not really embarrassing.

Outside the ME Company, two figures finally appeared. The newcomers were none other than the two S-rank Valkyrie Schicksal, Bianca Durandal Atagina and her adjutant, Rita Roseweisse. After overcoming numerous hardships, they finally met outside the Anti-Entropy Headquarters in civilian transportation. When one got off the bus and the other got off the taxi, they both fell silent. Then, without saying a word, they both refrained from mentioning anything, as if it had all been pre-arranged.

Neither of them was surprised by the other's arrival. After learning about Shen Gonglin's whereabouts, they couldn't possibly remain indifferent, so meeting here was not unexpected. They both knew exactly what to do next. They had gone through all sorts of hardships to finally get here, all for Shen Gonglin.

"Rita, is the information inside clear?"

Durandal drew her knight's lance and adjusted the black military cap on her head. The ordinary, tall girl who had been squeezing onto the bus was no longer there. Standing here now was the leader of Schicksal, the strongest Valkyrie Durandal!

"Yes, Alvit's intelligence has arrived. Lady Theresa, with the cooperation of Shen Gonglin, has now infiltrated the Anti-Entropy Headquarters laboratory. Because of their strategic infiltration, Anti-Entropy's defense level has now been raised to the highest level."

The maid-dressed girl bowed respectfully to Durandal. She was no longer the silly girl who had been taken on a taxi and driven around in circles. Standing here was one of the few S-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal, the vice-captain of the Immortal Blade, Rita Roseweisse!

Let's pretend nothing happened before. I rushed over with great difficulty, but I was still a step too late. There's a priority to be a hero and save the damsel in distress. Lady Theresa and the others have already beaten me to it.

"Is that so... Rita, you should start weakening Anti-Entropy's defenses from the outside to prepare to receive them. This level of defense will probably cause a lot of trouble when they break away. Since we're already late, we can only deal with these worries for them."

Looking at the patrolling mechs ahead, Durandal gave this order: if these outer enemies are not dealt with, they will be in trouble even if they escape. Theresa and the others have already broken in, and now Rita needs to clear out the outer defenses. That is the most important thing to do now.

"Understood, as you command... Wait a minute, Durandal, I'm weakening Anti-Entropy's defenses from the outside? What about you? Aren't you coming with me?"

Rita bowed respectfully, naturally obeying Durandal's orders. However, when she took out her scythe, she realized that Durandal had no intention of fighting alongside her. Wasn't the situation clear? He should be helping her clear a path for Shen Gonglin and the others to retreat. But Durandal ... what was she trying to do?

The maid narrowed her eyes, which were hidden by their rose color and emitted an unusual light. It seemed that Lady Durandal did not intend to come with her. It seemed that she had other plans.

"I'm going to provide internal support. After all, it's an important headquarters of Anti-Entropy, and there might be something even more dangerous inside. Relying on Theresa and the others alone cannot completely guarantee their safety, so I have to go there."

Durandal announced her decision Durandal, trusting in Rita's abilities. A maid's job is to clean, so cleaning up this mess would be a piece of cake for her. Durandal was just adding icing on the cake here; she might as well go inside to provide support, since that was her original purpose.

"But I... tsk, I left. Durandal, even I have a temper."

Rita wanted to say something more, but Durandal had already vanished. The maid exuded a strong sense of resentment. Why? Is it really true that rank can crush someone?

Rita, shivering and cold!

Chapter 484

The human brain is so complex that even Shen Gonglin has to be fully engaged. With Mei's support, he finally got to experience being a tycoon and didn't have to worry about running out of power. Shen Gonglin closed his eyes and used his Bio-electricity to create a barrier, forming layers of protection in Bronya's head. The biochip had been burned out, and the damage to the brain was minimized thanks to Shen Gonglin. This should be considered a perfect answer, right?

After a long while, Shen Gonglin finally opened her eyes. Kiana and the others could see deep exhaustion in those deep purple eyes. Doing these things in someone else's mind was no easy task. Before, Bronya had cooperated, and the girl was completely unguarded with Shen Gonglin. But after Bronya burned out her biochip and fell into a deep sleep, Shen Gonglin had to rely on herself. Bronya was instinctively interfering with the will that was different from her own. On one hand, she had to avoid harming Bronya, and on the other hand, she had to do a good job of protecting her. Shen Gonglin was truly exhausted, both physically and mentally.

"How are you, Shen Gonglin? Are you alright?"

Kiana looked at Shen Gonglin with concern, while Mei gripped his hand tightly. Shen Gonglin's small hands were icy cold and his palms were even sweaty, which showed that he had exhausted himself. He was just a child, but now everyone's hopes were pinned on him, so you could imagine how much pressure he was under.

"It's alright... I've accomplished my mission. Bronya's brilliant mind is saved. She should be fine, though she might have suffered some brain damage. St. Freya will examine her carefully later... Mei, I'm so tired, I need to be held."

Sitting on the ground, Bronya whimpered and fell into Mei's arms. Shen Gonglin explained Bronya's current condition. With the protection he left in Bronya's head, her life was definitely not in danger. However, waking up wouldn't be easy. In short, the system's check was still necessary. This was also a good opportunity to see if there were any hidden cards left by Cocolia on Bronya's body. What if this girl turned into a double agent again? Shen Gonglin didn't want to be betrayed again.

The last inspection at the academy wasn't thorough enough; this time, Shen Gonglin is going to do it herself.

Is Bronya alright? That's good. If something had happened to her, Mei really wouldn't know what to do. But this Shen Gonglin... she's so insensitive! She's actually just lying in my arms like that. Is this how the Class President usually teaches him? Probably not, since the Class President's... well, she's much flatter than mine...

Mei was completely at a loss for what to do with her hands when Shen Gonglin Mei nestled in her arms. He had pressed his face against her chest. Despite the armor protecting her, Shen Gonglin could still hear Mei's breathing without any obstruction. Was he doing this on purpose? It felt like he was deliberately breathing into her chest. Or was he just really tired?

In short, Mei was so embarrassed by being treated like this by Shen Gonglin in front of so many people that she was about to explode.

"Shen Gonglin, don't lie on Mei. She's been tied up for so long, she must be very tired. Come here, come over to me, I'm fine."

Whether it was out of pity for Mei or for some other reason, Kiana immediately tried to pull Shen Gonglin Rin over. Lying on Mei probably wouldn't be comfortable, since Mei's armor was hard, while her own Mei was soft and comfortable. She pulled Shen Gonglin away from Mei, while Theresa and Himeko exchanged a glance, both noticing something amiss in each other's eyes.

They should just have a pure classmate relationship, right? But Bronya, she kissed Shen Gonglin like she was making her last wishes. Is that also a classmate relationship?

Theresa secretly puffed out her cheeks. None of them seem to care about St. Freya's school motto, do they? It seems I'll have to get Himeko to keep a close eye on Shen Gonglin when we get back. Everyone else is supposed to be a femme fatale, but he's different. This little guy is like a vixen, he really knows how to seduce girls.

[Bronya's really alright? I never expected you to have such tricks up your sleeve, Shen Gonglin. I underestimated you.]

After finally resolving Bronya's situation, Cocolia's voice rang out at that moment, indicating that she had been keeping an eye on the situation. Cocolia hadn't expected Bronya to make such a choice. After hearing from Shen Gonglin that Bronya was alright, Cocolia secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, if Bronya wasn't in any danger, that would be the best outcome.

"It seems that even the most advanced technology cannot completely control people's hearts. Cocolia, you have lost this time."

Theresa spoke calmly, her youthful voice revealing a maturity that didn't match her appearance. Bronya's choice earlier proved this point. Cocolia wanted to control Bronya with the biochip, but Bronya chose to burn the chip rather than obey her orders. The human heart is indeed the most powerful thing.

"Have I really lost? Ms. Theresa, although Bronya's choice surprised me, have you forgotten that there is still a Herrscher in my hands?"

Cocolia's voice still didn't sound discouraged. Although Bronya's behavior was not what she had expected, it didn't pose a major obstacle to her plans. Her choice also served to buy time, and that was enough.

There's another Herrscher... Oh right! They're not just here to rescue Mei and Bronya, there's someone else too, how could we forget Wendy!

Cocolia's words made Shen Gonglin and the others' eyes widen. The atmosphere just now did feel like a happy ending, and they had completely forgotten about the other person. Poor Wendy still doesn't know what's going on.

[...It seems you really have forgotten about her. Even Herrscher can cry. I guess I'll have to be merciful. Would you like to hear her voice? Her last voice.]

Even Cocolia was a little speechless. Were these guys really here to rescue people? How could they forget about their mission? If she hadn't brought it up, would they have really been packing up and going home?

What's going on? I thought my plan had worked, but it turns out they hadn't even considered that possibility!

Chapter 485 The Girl's Last Words

[Kiana, Shen Gonglin, and Mei- neechan... please let Sister Bronya talk to me.]