Chapter 126

This guy is actually ordering me around? Strictly speaking, I'm his superior. Durandal rolled her eyes at Shen Gonglin. Back when this guy was promoted to S-rank at headquarters, he was assigned to her Immortal Blade Squad. So, I'm his captain. Although I don't know why he became a member of the Fifth Squad of the Far East Branch, the Immortal Blade has a hierarchy. A member ordering his captain around, a subordinate daring to talk back to his superior, what a traitor!

Despite thinking this, Durandal's actions were quite obedient. She drew the knight's lance in front of her, feeling as if she were a pet spirit being commanded by Shen Gonglin. These pieces of scrap metal in front of her could not arouse Durandal's desire to fight. This was not even a battle. With her combat power, no matter how much of this stuff came, it would be useless. After all, she was the strongest in the Schicksal, so how could she be hindered by such things?

This woman is really something else. Even I'd guess she's only this good. She definitely wasn't using her full strength when she sparred with me. Seriously, who does she think she is? Is she that great now? In the end, she just let me pin her down on the bed and bully her at will. So, I'm still the strongest.

As she thought about it, Shen Gonglin felt more at ease, while Durandal suddenly shuddered. She turned around suspiciously to look at Shen Gonglin. He was standing there quietly, just like an ordinary, handsome young man, but why did she always feel that his eyes were malicious? He shouldn't be thinking about anything particularly terrifying, right?

"Damn it! Why would Durandal come at a time like this? I thought it was just a false alarm, but Schicksal really sent S-rank Valkyrie. Shouldn't someone of that rank be stationed at headquarters or on the front lines of the Honkai? Now all our plans are ruined... No, the Gem of Desire is right in front of us, how can we give up now!"

In the command center, Cocolia frowned as she looked at the screen. The number of reserve mechs was dwindling at a visible rate. Under Durandal's command, those mass-produced mechs couldn't even buy time. If this continued, the Fourth Herrscher might really be taken away by them, which would mean utter defeat. There was no such thing as a free lunch. She had originally thought that it might be possible to slowly extract the Gem of Desire while keeping Wendy alive, but now it seemed that was destined to be a pipe dream.

The Gem of Desire maintains a delicate balance within Wendy's body. If it were gradually and slowly peeled away, the degree of Honkai energy fluctuations might be minimized. However, the current situation does not allow Cocolia to take her time. If she does not hurry, the Gem of Desire will definitely fall into Schicksal's hands. In that case, the Fourth Herrscher's life is no longer her fault.

"Speed up the stripping process as quickly as possible. Don't worry about the Herrscher's life. At the same time, prepare to activate the Father Armor. Although it's just a prototype, it's the only one that can stop Durandal. ME Company members, prepare to begin the retreat."

Having given this order, Cocolia's eyes were cold. If conditions allowed, she would have preferred to spare the girl's life, but under the current circumstances, she could only put Wendy's life after the Gem of Desire. She was willing to implant a biochip in her own daughter, Cocolia, let alone a Herrscher girl. Moreover, it was time to arrange a retreat. After seeing Durandal's arrival, Cocolia would definitely lose all will to hold out. That woman was a monster; there was no way she could stop her.

[Wait a minute, you want to use the Heavenly Father? Wouldn't that mean Shen Gonglin and the others are doomed? Besides, the Heavenly Father isn't finished yet; many parameters haven't been adjusted. No, we can't let the Heavenly Father participate in the battle.]

Before Cocolia's order could be carried out, Tesla's communication came through. The red-haired girl on the screen looked very anxious. Cocolia was simply a madwoman, actually wanting to use the Father Armor to fight against Shen Gonglin and the others. As one of the developers of the Father Mech, Tesla knew how powerful that thing was and couldn't let Cocolia.

"Dr. Tesla! Please recognize your own identity. You are an executor of Anti-Entropy, not a fangirl obsessed with Shen Gonglin Jingu. Anti-Entropy and Schicksal are inherently hostile. No matter what weapon you use, as long as it's used to deal with Schicksal, it's acceptable. If you don't know how to use the Father, do you want to be a prisoner of Schicksal? I don't think Schicksal will treat you well as a traitor after you're Schicksal. Or are you hoping that Shen Gonglin can protect you?"

Cocolia's voice remained cold. Had Shen Gonglin Tesla kind of drug? Cocolia now strongly suspected that Shen Gonglin's joining forces with the Schicksal people was her doing. How long has it been? Shen Gonglin has already turned one of the Anti-Entropy Executors against her. Is this what makes this guy's S-rank?

[I'm not some crazy fangirl! But I absolutely will not agree to you using God's power; it's not finished yet, it's just a prototype!]

Perhaps Cocolia had hit the nail on the head, Tesla's voice sounded somewhat exasperated. He had never thought about being captured by Schicksal; he simply didn't want to involve the Father. Who knew what unpredictable consequences would occur if this experimental machine were used carelessly? Besides, the Father's power was certainly terrifying. Shen Gonglin... he wasn't worried about his safety at all!

"It's precisely because it's a prototype that we need to collect various data. And Tesla, it's not up to you to agree or disagree. I am the acting leader of Anti-Entropy, and I am in full charge here. Besides, do you think the Heavenly Father is a match for Durandal? Moreover, there's more than just Durandal as an S-rank here. All of Schicksal's S-ranks are gathered here. Even if it is the Heavenly Father, do you think it could be a match for these Valkyrie monsters?"

Cocolia's words left Tesla speechless. Yes, while the Heavenly Father was powerful, she truly didn't believe he could be a match for Durandal. That woman was practically a legend. Tesla herself had been a member of Schicksal, so Tesla naturally knew about Durandal. Could the Heavenly Father really possibly stand against Durandal? Tesla didn't even need to think about the answer. If that were the case, wouldn't she no longer need to worry about Shen Gonglin's safety?

Chapter 490 An Unwanted Ending

Concern clouded Tesla's Shen Gonglin was not alone in her perilous situation. She was protected by the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal, and even the Father could not harm her in the slightest. Through the monitor Tesla could see Durandal standing with Shen Gonglin. This girl was quite popular in Schicksal.

He's only been in Anti-Entropy for a few days, and Schicksal has already sent so many Valkyrie to rescue him. Moreover, they are all incredibly capable in terms of both status and looks. With so many Valkyrie protecting him, Shen Gonglin's safety should indeed be no problem.

"So you're relieved now? And you don't actually have feelings for him, do you? You need to think this through. This guy calls me mother-in-law, although I don't acknowledge that title. But if you really get together with him, Tesla, have you thought about what you should call me?"

Shen Gonglin has only been at headquarters for a few days and he's already turned this place into a complete mess. Rosaliya and Liliya have been slept with by him... even a hospital bed is a bed. Bronya has even given her entire fortune as dowry to Shen Gonglin. Tesla is just a hair's breadth away from becoming a traitor. Is he the only one in Anti-Entropy who's actually working hard? Everyone else seems to be trying to betray the enemy.

[Let me think... Shen Gonglin calls you mother-in-law, then shouldn't I call you mom... Waaaaaah! Cocolia, you idiot, do you know what you're saying? I'm hanging up. I hope you get caught by Schicksal, and hopefully your status Shen Gonglin's mother-in-law will come in handy then!]

Even through the communication, you could hear Tesla's almost spontaneously combusting shame and indignation. Then the call was abruptly cut off. Cocolia stared in astonishment at the black screen. She had only said it as a joke, but Tesla's reaction... Cocolia silently tidied the table. It seemed she would have to be careful in the future; Tesla might have the potential to become a traitor.

Cocolia was preparing to retreat, and with her latest order, Wendy's situation in the experimental chamber changed abruptly. The originally delicate and slow surgical work suddenly became rough. The Gem of Desire in her shinbone was directly stimulated, and Honkai energy immediately filled the entire laboratory. A stinging sensation came from her skin. Shen Gonglin looked at Wendy and saw that the Gem of Desire had been taken out.

Emerald green light shone in the laboratory, and beneath this vibrant green was the withering of a young girl's life. The balance that had been painstakingly maintained was broken. Wendy, who was unconscious, looked as peaceful as if she were asleep, but Shen Gonglin could feel Wendy's life slipping away. It couldn't be, could it? She really died right before her eyes.

"Shen Gonglin, you Gem of Desire! Don't even think about escaping... Shen Gonglin?"

The appearance of the Gem of Desire caught Durandal's attention. Just then, a damaged mech suddenly grabbed the Gem of Desire and broke through the wall, running out of the laboratory. This must have been a hidden move left by Cocolia. Durandal was about to chase after it when she saw Shen Gonglin slowly walking towards the experimental chamber. Watching the direction the mech had left, Durandal hesitated for a moment but decided to stay by Shen Gonglin's side. It was just a Herrscher Core; it was more important to stay by Shen Gonglin's side and continue to protect him.

Wendy, is she really dead? The girl who always upheld her duties as Valkyrie, who struggled to live even as a vessel for the Gem of Desire, is she really dead?

Reaching Wendy, Shen Gonglin gently touched the girl's face. Although it was still somewhat warm, Shen Gonglin could feel the girl's body temperature draining away, just like her life. The Honkai energy was surging chaotically within her body, and this frenzied energy destroyed the girl's last vestige of life. Now, all that remained before Shen Gonglin was the girl's empty shell.

"She's dead, Shen Gonglin. This is what it means to be Valkyrie. From the day we took on the responsibilities of Valkyrie, we accepted these consequences. Whether it's the Honkai energy out of control and turning us into Suicide Squad, or losing our lives in the battle against the Honkai, these are the consequences we must bear. All we can do is carry on the fight against the Honkai with their last hope... Don't be too sad."

Standing behind Shen Gonglin, Durandal watched his actions in silence. Durandal was no stranger to this scene. There were so many Valkyrie, but those like Durandal were extremely rare. Most were ordinary Valkyrie. Every day in the battle against the Honkai, Valkyrie died—some she knew, some she didn't, some she had seen before, some she hadn't. She had accepted this outcome, but Shen Gonglin needed someone by his side right now.

Having no experience in comforting people, Durandal felt she should stand beside Shen Gonglin. She hesitated, but finally, the girl stood behind Shen Gonglin and reached out her hands to him. Her small, white hands wrapped around Shen Gonglin's waist and then came together to meet his chest. Durandal rested her chin on Shen Gonglin's shoulder and hugged him from behind. Only in this way could he feel her heart. Shen Gonglin felt a little cool in her arms, and at this moment, his heart must be even colder.

"It's okay, I'm here. I will never... I will never leave your side."

In the silent laboratory, Durandal spoke these words, as if making a promise or a vow. Durandal had full confidence in her strength and was certain that she would become stronger and stronger, to the point where no one could interfere with her. In that case, Shen Gonglin would never have to go through what she was going through. Although it is said that one becomes stronger after experiencing life and death, Durandal did not want Shen Gonglin to have such an experience at all. Like Fu Hua, Durandal subconsciously did not want Shen Gonglin to be affected in the slightest. Even if she was not strong, it was fine. With her there, Shen Gonglin didn't need to be strong at all.

If we force him to have that experience, wouldn't that make us seem utterly useless?

If I had arrived earlier, would Shen Gonglin have been spared from witnessing this situation?

Such thoughts rarely arose in Durandal's mind, but this time they involuntarily welled up within her. She silently tightened her arms, as if only through this action could she transfer her power to Shen Gonglin. With her by her side, she would absolutely, absolutely never let Shen Gonglin experience such a thing again.

Chapter 491 No way, they're all doomed.

Shen Gonglin understood the logic, but why was she hugging her like this now? Was it because the battle was over and she wanted to relax? Normally, Shen Gonglin wouldn't mind; after all, who would refuse to be hugged by a beautiful, tall blonde Shen Gonglin could feel the softness of Durandal's body with this contact. Despite her regular training, Durandal didn't have hard muscles, but rather a supple and beautiful physique. But not now. Shen Gonglin had things she had to do.

"Okay, I understand. So you should let go now, or it will be too late. Wendy, you can still try a little harder."

Shen Gonglin raised his hand and patted Durandal's hand. Being held like this, he couldn't do anything he wanted. Although this was just Shen Gonglin's idea, and he didn't know if it would succeed, Wendy's fate would really be like this if he didn't try. Shen Gonglin had said that not one of them could be missing, and now he wanted to fulfill his promise.

"... There's nothing we can do. The rampant Honkai energy has destroyed the girl's internal tissues, and she no longer shows any signs of life."

Somewhat reluctant, Durandal still had to tell Shen Gonglin this cruel truth: the blood flowing from the wound on the girl's leg where the Gem of Desire had been removed was a lifeless dark red. The damage caused by the Honkai energy surge was already showing on the girl's body. Whether it was Schicksal or Anti-Entropy, current medical technology could not bring someone back to life, or rather, even if it could, it would not be applicable to Wendy in her current state.

"Who said that? Durandal, let go of me now, or it will be too late."

Trying to break free from Durandal, the strongest Valkyrie, determined not to let Shen Gonglin do anything foolish, held him tightly. In Durandal's eyes Shen Gonglin simply refused to accept the fact that Wendy was dead. The more Shen Gonglin acted this way, the more Durandal became. This must have caused him immense psychological trauma. It was all his fault. If he had acted faster, perhaps he could have given Shen Gonglin the best possible outcome. But now...

"I won't let go, what's too late... Shen Gonglin, you wouldn't be thinking of... No, it's not hot anymore, it's all cold!"

Durandal shook her head. The soft golden hair brushed against Shen Gonglin's cheek, making him feel a little itchy. Suddenly, Durandal's eyes widened as if she had thought of something. Could it be that Shen Gonglin was planning to do something so heinous? Although Durandal felt that it shouldn't be, her thoughts still spread uncontrollably. People who had been around Shen Gonglin for a long time all had this problem, overthinking things, and Durandal was no exception.

"You know your stuff, don't you? Even though Wendy can't be left out, you're still warm. If you don't let go soon, believe me, I'll take care of you right here. After all, you have to do it while you're hot."

Shen Gonglin turned and glanced at Durandal, and the strongest Valkyrie was immediately stunned. It wasn't because of the terrifying words Shen Gonglin had spoken... well, actually, that was partly it too. This guy was definitely not the kind of clueless newbie who knew nothing. He got the joke right away, saying he'd take care of her right now... Durandal released her embrace. What surprised her was Shen Gonglin's eyes. The beautiful deep purple had somehow turned into heterochromatic eyes, one gold and one red. In that golden eye, an ancient clock was slowly turning. She vaguely remembered Shen Gonglin's current eyes; wasn't this the specific manifestation of that suspected Herrscher?

"Durandal, if you dare to tell anyone what you're about to see, I'll kill you and then kill myself. Remember, I'm not kidding, I'm serious."

After speaking, Shen Gonglin took a deep breath. Black and red energy surged from the boiling shadows on the ground and enveloped him. His clothes subtly changed, his brilliant golden hair turned black, and a magnificent black and red gothic dress appeared on Shen Gonglin. The only way to save Wendy was to reverse time, and coincidentally, Shen Gonglin also possessed the ability to control time.

Looking at the drastically changed Shen Gonglin before her, Durandal instinctively covered her mouth. The face was still Shen Gonglin's, even the beauty mark on his waist was exactly the same, but with his new attire, Shen Gonglin was completely unrecognizable as a boy. How could he have suddenly become like this? Was Shen Gonglin still a boy? Durandal, following her inner voice, foolishly lifted Shen Gonglin's skirt. Was this Shen Gonglin's special ability? His appearance would change when he transformed into his angelic form before, but this was happening right before her eyes... No, Durandal had to figure this out; it was very important.

"What are you doing! Durandal, I've never seen anyone as twisted as you. Believe me or not, I'll make two holes in you!"

Before he could even be serious for a second, Durandal had already broken his guard. His legs felt chilly, Shen Gonglin's face turned red as he quickly covered the hem of his skirt that Durandal had lifted. He was gesturing wildly at Durandal, who inexplicably looked relieved. What was wrong with this girl? Was the strongest Valkyrie's brain not working properly, or did she injure her brain during the battle?

This is really a headache.

"Drive, drive, drive... But Shen Gonglin, what exactly do you want to do in this state?"

Having seen what she wanted to see, Durandal was no longer in a hurry. She casually comforted Shen Gonglin, otherwise this irritated little cat would definitely arouse her desire to pet it again, and then the cat would definitely become even more irritated. Durandal silently changed the subject. What did Shen Gonglin want to do in her current state? Could she really do something like that?

"Of course, I need to turn back time to save the innocent girl. Durandal, please protect me. This is the first time I've done something like this, and who knows if it will succeed? But it's the only thing I can do. If I don't give it my all now, I'll definitely regret it. This time, I'm really going to try anything."

Taking a deep breath to calm his mind, Shen Gonglin's back shone brightly, and a golden dial appeared behind him. The Divine Armor was in place, the angel was in place, and now it was time for actual operation.

Chapter 492 Pay Attention to Hygiene

[The Fourth Shot's ability can reverse time, restoring her to her state before she died. However, this isn't my world, so even I don't know how effective the Fourth Shot's ability will be. In short, be careful, but if it were you... you could definitely do it.]

Having used the power of the Time Spirit, the unique timbre of that girl appeared in Shen Gonglin's heart. Knowing what Shen Gonglin wanted to do, the Time Spirit slowly guided Shen Gonglin on how to do it. The power of time has always been a taboo. Although she is the Time Spirit, even she herself cannot control time at will. The Fourth Shot's ability is a bit special. She used to use it to heal injuries and save some small animals. Experimenting on humans is indeed a bit stressful.

However, as long as it's Shen Gonglin, success is guaranteed; that's beyond doubt. She has always believed in him.

"Really? You trust me that much? What if I fail?"

"I need to do something to relax," Shen Gonglin thought to himself, chatting with the elven girl. He wasn't entirely confident either, as this was far too far-fetched, and the success rate was obviously not high. But there was no time for Shen Gonglin to waste on calculations. If it dragged on too long, even the Fourth Shot probably wouldn't be able to turn back Wendy's time. Shen Gonglin didn't believe the Fourth Shot was omnipotent. If it were, wouldn't he be able to save someone just by firing a shot at a Shen Gonglin?

Dream on.

Even if it doesn't succeed, it's the world's fault. Let go. If we don't act now, this girl's consciousness will truly dissipate. Even if we heal her body, she'll only be in a vegetative state... Speaking of which, Rin, if the cannibal chief wants to be vegetarian, does he have to eat vegetarians? So chilling.

Telling a really lame joke, Shen Gonglin was successfully chilled by her. So she simply ignored the elf girl who was also chilled by herself. Shen Gonglin took the short gun that served as a clock from the clock behind her. The power symbolizing the Fourth Shot flowed from the clock face into Shen Gonglin's gun. Now, it was time to witness a miracle.

"You Durandal. If you ever dare to bully me again, I'll make a hole in you just like this."

Even in this situation, he was anything but serious. Shen Gonglin raised his gun and aimed at Wendy, but he was talking to Durandal about something else entirely. Actually, this was a way for him to relieve tension. He converted his own energy into the spiritual power needed by the spirits, and the Fourth Shot, carrying the power of time, successfully hit Wendy's body. The black and red power of time took effect, and blood flowed backward from the girl's gun muzzle. Durandal looked at the scene in disbelief. Could Shen Gonglin really do such a thing?

Not enough, she needed to try harder. This time reversal couldn't take her back to the time when the Gem of Desire was still inside her. Shen Gonglin needed was the time when Wendy was still alive after the Gem of Desire separated from her. She silently increased the power of the Fourth Shot. Shen Gonglin held Wendy's wrist and focused on controlling the precise time. Time and space have always been lofty and mysterious things. Even with the power of the Time Spirit, Shen Gonglin still faced enormous risks. This thing shouldn't be used too often. Who knows what uncontrollable things might happen if it's used carelessly?

Only after using this ability did Shen Gonglin realize how terrifying it was. If she wasn't careful, the power of time would backfire on her. It truly lived up to its reputation as a forbidden power. Shen Gonglin felt that if she relaxed even slightly, this ability would go berserk. So, she really wasn't up to the task... But now that things had come to this, she had no choice but to try.

Fortunately, Shen Gonglin's time has been fixed at the age of sixteen, otherwise it would have been impossible to achieve this. Genuine Time Spirits need to absorb other people's time to replenish themselves, but he doesn't need that.

There was no way to retreat. Shen Gonglin bit his lip and continued to use Time Reversal. Even though he was only reversing to a state a few minutes earlier, his face was already deathly pale. Durandal stood aside, watching Shen Gonglin nervously. She didn't know how she could help Shen Gonglin. It was clear that this was a critical moment. Durandal was ready to witness a medical miracle.

It's working! There's a pulse!

He didn't know how much time had passed, maybe only a dozen seconds, but Shen Gonglin truly felt as if time was dragging on forever. Just then, he finally caught Wendy's faint pulse. Good, this is the perfect time. The Fourth Shot, a success.

"Shen Gonglin, did it really work? You actually managed to do something like this... This is something only Herrscher could do."

Durandal was shocked when the fact unfolded before her eyes. She couldn't imagine what Shen Gonglin couldn't do. Since becoming Valkyrie, she had indeed witnessed many unbelievable things, and now, the ability that Shen Gonglin Durandal displaying was something that only Herrscher could do.

So, is that heterochromatic twin-tailed girl really Herrscher?

"Hoo... It's not over yet. Right now, she's only back to a state where she's still alive. But the rewind means it will extend into the future. In the future, she will still be Honkai energy and lose her life. So what we need to do now is change that predetermined future. Honkai energy, huh? I'll absorb it for you!"

The power of the Time Spirit temporarily kept Wendy alive for the moment, while the rampaging Honkai energy within the girl's body continued to surge, ready to take Wendy's life at any moment. What Shen Gonglin needs to do now is to absorb all the Honkai energy from her body. He is no stranger to this task, after all, practice makes perfect. He has done this to Anna before.

As Shen Gonglin helped Wendy up, he was about to bite her neck and inject his blood as Honkai antibody when Durandal pulled out a syringe and walked to his side. The girl pressed down on Shen Gonglin's arm, and the syringe was skillfully inserted into his vein. Only then did Shen Gonglin feel the pain and surprise. What was she doing? Did she really need to use these things? Wouldn't it have been enough if he had just taken a bite himself?

"Don't bite people randomly, and pay attention to hygiene."

Durandal said seriously, "You're not allowed to do this kind of thing to other girls in front of me!"

Chapter 493

What the hell do you mean by hygiene? Shen Gonglin brushes his teeth every day, okay? Even when he was caught by Anti-Entropy, Shen Gonglin still maintained good hygiene. He's serious about it. Shen Gonglin has a lot of quirks, and his obsessive-compulsive disorder is one of them. And what does it mean to bite people randomly? After Durandal said that, Shen Gonglin felt like he was some kind of little dog. This person is really arrogant.

"Don't bother. A simple blood transfusion is useless. Without my two teeth as a medium, even a blood transfusion is useless. Only with teeth as a medium can her body be activated... I'll remember this stab you gave me. I'll stab you back sooner or later. I'm telling you this now so you can be mentally prepared. Who knows, I might stab you back on a whim at any time."

Shen Gonglin winced in pain. Durandal was completely messing around. Did she think her blood was something special? If her blood could be a panacea, Shen Gonglin would have given Kiana Mei a bottle each. Although Shen Gonglin's blood had extremely high Honkai resistance, it would quickly turn into ordinary blood after leaving the body, at most just the type B blood that a certain blue-haired dwarf liked to drink. Blood was important, but the method of injecting it into the body was also important. She had been stabbed for nothing.

Does Durandal think she hasn't thought about this? Does she really think she likes to bite people indiscriminately? If blood alone were that useful, Shen Gonglin would have been rich long ago. She could sell a vial of blood for 10,000 yen, live comfortably, and even save money to pay off her debts.

Look how desperate they've made the child; he's even considering selling his blood to pay off the debt.

"Huh? Why is it so inconvenient for you, Shen Gonglin... And why did you use the word 'stab'? Can't I just tell you to stab me back?"

While still busy preparing the blood-drawing equipment, Durandal was greatly disappointed by what Durandal Shen Gonglin said. Shen Gonglin was so inconvenient; this was clearly the most professional method. Could this guy be thinking of biting the girl and that's why he said that on purpose? Durandal had deep suspicions about this. And his talk of revenge... This feeling was the most torturous. He said he was going to do something to you, but he wouldn't say when, making you constantly on guard. Shen Gonglin Rin was quite something. Durandal was already feeling the pressure. Couldn't he just give her a quick and easy solution?

"Because I always feel insulted by the word 'stab,' I don't understand why, but Durandal, you'd better be prepared, I might stab you at any time, so be careful."

After removing the needle from the back of his hand, Shen Gonglin carefully licked the needle mark. Then he focused his attention on Wendy. The power of time and energy still surrounded her. Next came the usual procedure: injecting his blood into her body. The activated blood Honkai energy within her. Although this might turn Wendy back into an ordinary person, there was nothing that could be done now. At worst, the Valkyrie modification work could be carried out again later. At that time, everything would be up to her own choice.

"...I'll be careful, Shen Gonglin. It doesn't necessarily have to be a neck bite, right? Biting here should be fine too."

Durandal nodded silently. After being threatened by Shen Gonglin, she was a little upset, but even so, she still didn't want Shen Gonglin to do such a thing, at least not in front of her. Durandal raised Wendy's arm. Since she was going to bite and suck blood anyway, it would be easier for Shen Gonglin to bite her from the wrist.

"Hmm? That makes sense. The neck would be too irritating. The wrists seem to be more suitable for the current situation. Durandal, you're so smart."

Sucking blood from her neck would definitely irritate Wendy. Her body is currently being maintained in a delicate balance by the power of the Time Spirit, and she might accidentally pass out—a so-called "pleasure death. "Shen Gonglin doesn't want to go through that again, so Durandal is right; the wrist is the most suitable spot. Actually, Shen Gonglin had considered biting her leg before, since that's where the Gem of Desire is most intense. But in front of Durandal, asking him to bite another girl's leg in front of a girl...

Shen Gonglin isn't a pervert, she wouldn't do such a thing.

He's smart, he's praising himself for being smart... Don't think you should be happy just because he praises you like that.

Durandal turned her head awkwardly, the girl lightly kicking the fragments of the dismantled mecha beneath her feet. The blue metal pieces made a series of teeth-grinding sounds as Durandal stepped on them. To be honest, this scene didn't show any signs of the girl's fragility at all; at least, Shen Gonglin didn't. Damn, that strength! Valkyrie are all freaks, as expected.

I am the only normal person in the world.

Shen Gonglin swallowed hard, suddenly worried about whether her revenge against Durandal would succeed. Maybe she should put it aside for now. Clearing her mind of distractions, Shen Gonglin lifted Wendy's hand and bit down. Saving lives was the priority. She would ask Wendy how much she charged for saving her life. Surely she could ask for half of her entire fortune?

Wendy's blood was transferred to him through the small hole in Shen Gonglin's teeth, and at the same time, Shen Gonglin's blood also entered Wendy's body. The Honkai energy was surging and destroying in the girl's body instantly converged into the life-giving blood as if it had found a target. He had a natural attraction to Honkai energy, and his resistance to Honkai energy was unprecedentedly high. No matter how much Honkai energy there was, it seemed to have no effect on him. All of this was thanks to his peculiar physique. Although this body that he could not strengthen no matter how much he trained gave him a headache, sometimes it really did work.

Wendy's blood was purified within Shen Gonglin's body, and after circulating once, it was returned to Wendy's body by Shen Gonglin. After this process was repeated several times, Wendy's body was completely restored. Indeed, she was quite useful; this was practically a medical miracle.

Carefully observing Wendy's expression, the girl's complexion had returned to normal, and due to his blood-sucking stimulation, a faint blush had appeared on Wendy's snow-white skin. This unfamiliar feeling surged through her body, yet it was completely different from the feeling of Honkai energy destruction she had experienced before. Wendy slowly opened her eyes, her green pupils glistening with tears. What was happening? Wasn't she dead? Was this feeling heaven?

"You're awake. Now you'd better settle the bill. It's a relief fund of 100 million yuan, installment payments are not supported."

Before Wendy could fully recover, she heard these words: What's going on? Do you have to pay to get into Heaven?

Chapter 494 I've Been There

The sound around her left Wendy bewildered. She instinctively turned her head, the lingering sensation in her body making her feel numb and tingly with every movement. Turning around, she saw Shen Gonglin's face; he was carefully wiping his mouth with a tissue. Why was Shen Gonglin here? Was he dead too...?

But if Shen Gonglin dies, shouldn't she go to hell?

"What, you're trying to renege on your debt as soon as you wake up? Let me tell you, you're not leaving here today if you don't pay up. If you don't have money, you'll have to pay for it with your body. I'm going to sell you to a coal mine so you can mine day and night to earn money for me to pay off my debt."