Chapter 136

"Phew... Theresa still couldn't make it. Is it because her legs are too short after all? Thank you for the compliment. I regretted it the moment I started fighting you. I'm afraid even if Theresa and I teamed up, we wouldn't be a match for you."

Kneeling on the ground, crimson drops of snow slowly spread across the surface. Siegfried, panting heavily, struggled to lift his head and look at the Herrscher. Even in this state, Siegfried's tone remained flippant. Whether one is miserable or not is a matter of time, but whether one is cool or not is a matter of a lifetime. Although it is somewhat shameful to be defeated in just a few minutes, one still has to show off.

"You're quite self-aware. If you're willing to beg for mercy, it's not impossible for me to let you go."

The Herrscher's figure swayed gently in mid-air, her voice so nonchalant that it didn't sound like she was speaking to an equal. Siegfried didn't take her words to heart; it was just a joke the Herrscher made on a whim. He didn't think she would let him go if he begged, and begging was something he would never do. In just a few minutes, he had become like this. The Herrscher's abilities were beyond his imagination; even Cecilia might not be a match for her. So, to protect Cecilia, he had to do this.

"Thank you so much for your kindness, beautiful lady, but I have made up my mind. To protect the one I love most, I am willing to give my life!"

Fueling his inner power, the twin pistols in his hands unleashed their energy, transforming into a giant sword amidst crimson flames. Siegfried gripped the giant sword and struggled to his feet, the sharp blade pointing directly at the Second Herrscher in the air. Truly worthy of being the Kaslana family's ancestral weapon, this setting of exhausting everything for a single attack perfectly matches the Kaslana family's chuunibyou (delusional) bloodline!

Tengu no Haikyuu is a family heirloom of the Kaslana family. Even among all the relics held by Schicksal, it is one of the most destructive weapons. Especially when the dual pistols are unsealed and release Honkai energy to transform into a giant sword of fire, it can defeat any enemy. However, the price is the user's life. If possible, I really don't want to use this move. But it seems that there is no better way than this.

Siegfried's eyes narrowed, and flames began to appear around him. The Herrscher in the air panicked the moment the flames bloomed. This energy surprised even her, Herrscher. If she were to take this attack head-on, she would probably be in serious trouble. Why did this man have such power? This was not a power that a human should have.

"Why, why does this sword possess such power!"

The Herrscher instinctively wanted to question her, but Siegfried was in no mood to explain. The power of the Tengu no Haikyuu had begun to backfire on him. The flames were scorching his body and burning large areas of his skin. If he relaxed even slightly now, he would probably faint. He had to hold on.

"Take your questions and go to hell, Heavenly Fire, unsheathe... Ouch!"

Siegfried had prepared to unleash his full power, but just as he was about to swing his sword to deliver this incredibly powerful attack, a force from behind sent the handsome man sprawling face-first onto the snow. His all-out attack was interrupted, and Siegfried turned around in astonishment to look at the figure behind him. Shen Gonglin was retracting her outstretched foot. What was this unlucky kid trying to do? Interrupting his attack—did he want to die at the hands of the Herrscher alongside him?

I don't want to die with a man!

Chapter Twenty: Willfulness

"Cough cough... Shen Gonglin, what are you doing!"

Siegfried coughed up blood again. The interruption of his attack had caused him a great backlash. However, if he had successfully launched the attack, the backlash would probably have been much greater. Siegfried lay listlessly in the snow, turning back to question Shen Gonglin. He wanted to curse her out. He was in such a state, and he had finally managed to unleash the Tengu no Haikyuu, but because of this guy, he had been interrupted. His ultimate move was still casting, but it hadn't been released. Now he couldn't use it even if he wanted to. Was this guy on the Herrscher's side? Was he Herrscher planted on this side?

"What am I doing? Why are you asking me what I'm doing? If I don't move, you'll be the one who gets to show off all the coolness. Let me tell you, in St. Freya, no one can leave me out when it comes to showing off. No one can, not even Durandal. She has to applaud me when I'm showing off. I'm only letting you show off for so long because you're my elder. Now it's my turn. Lie down in the snow properly. Such severe burns... I really hope your face is burned to a crisp."

With a kick, Siegfried was knocked down, Shen Gonglin entered the battlefield. Siegfried was now incapacitated. Shen Gonglin had immediately recognized his attack as a suicide attack. After all, this handsome man was Kiana's father, and she couldn't just watch him trade one life for one with Herrscher. So, Shen Gonglin interrupted Siegfried's spellcasting. Although he looked miserable, it was better than him dying. Since she and Siegfried were grouped together, protecting him wasn't out of the question. After all, he was Kiana's father. Shen Gonglin admitted that Siegfried had looked quite cool, but she herself was definitely the coolest one!

"You, you did this for this reason... Shen Gonglin! Are you out of your mind?!"

Siegfried was so shocked by being betrayed by his own people that he almost fainted from anger. The Tengu no Haikyuu Shen Gonglin his last resort, but it was interrupted before he could even use it. The reason? He thought Shen Gonglin's head. He was showing off because he was naturally handsome, and that might be a bit much, but to betray him for something like that was just too much. And what nonsense was he spouting?

Where is St. Freya? Is it his hometown? And who is Durandal? Is she his lover?

"Heh, you think you're the first person to say I'm crazy? Let me tell you, you'll have to wait in line... Alright, just lie still now. Next, I'll show you my true strength. Tengu no Haikyuu, is it... Tsk, so heavy. I guess I'm still not suited for such heavy weapons."

Glancing disdainfully at Siegfried sprawled on the ground, Shen Gonglin attempted to pull out the flaming greatsword stuck to the side. Siegfried was about to stop her, but Shen Gonglin had already drawn the greatsword. Seeing her swaying as she held the greatsword, Siegfried's eyes widened. What was going on? Why could Shen Gonglin wield the Tengu no Haikyuu, and why didn't the flames enveloping it cause him the slightest harm? Even he himself had to pay a heavy price to use it, yet Shen Gonglin was doing this... It seemed that even if he used the Tengu no Haikyuu, he wouldn't have to pay with his life. Such a thing... only the ancestors of the Kaslana family could accomplish, right?

Siegfried is the current user of the Tengu no Haikyuu, but this relic was not tailor-made for him. For his ancestors, there was no such price that required sacrificing their lives. So what's going on with Shen Gonglin? Aren't the Kaslana family white-haired and blue-eyed? Shen Gonglin is clearly blonde with purple eyes. Is she a mutant?

"You, you want to try the Tengu no Haikyuu?"

With his mind in complete disarray, Siegfried blurted out those words, while Shen Gonglin rolled her eyes at him and shoved the flaming greatsword into the ground. Was this handsome old man trying to kill him? He had already understood everything. Activating that damned Tengu no Haikyuu required sacrificing one's life. He had only taken advantage of his daughter a few times. Was it really necessary to try to trick him like this? Shen Gonglin was smart enough not to fall for it.

"I don't want it. This thing is too heavy. I can't use it at all. If I fight with this, my disc will definitely herniate."

Shen Gonglin refused without hesitation. As for the side effects of the Tengu no Haikyuu... Actually, Shen Gonglin's constitution is very special. Any negative effects will not have any effect on his body. Of course, this does not include normal illnesses. He is completely helpless against things like colds, but he is completely immune to the price of the Tengu no Haikyuu. Shen Gonglin is super special.

"Hurry up and pull it out! How are you going to deal with the Herrscher without the Tengu no Haikyuu? Quick, if you hurt your back, I'll find you a massage when we get back. My Cecilia is really good at it, I'll have her come and help you... Hurry up, the Herrscher is already here!"

Siegfried was really Honkai his composure dealing with this willful brat. At this moment, the Herrscher had already flown in front of the two of them. Sensing the approach of death, Siegfried swallowed hard. He was now afraid that the Herrscher would make a move and Shen Gonglin would die right before his eyes.

"Oh my, did you save me? I feel a strong liking for you just looking at you. As a reward, I can make you my familiar and let you stay by my side. How about that?"

However, something happened that completely surprised Siegfried. The Herrscher, who had killed countless people, did not attack Shen Gonglin. The Herrscher girl, enveloped in a dazzling light, approached Shen Gonglin and gently lifted his Shen Gonglin, saying, "Why isn't she attacking Shen Gonglin? Why is she keeping him as a familiar by her side...?"

It's confirmed! He's on the same side as the Herrscher. Damn it, there's a traitor among them!

"Unfortunately, I don't have the hobby of being someone's follower. Of course, if you want to follow me, we can discuss it, but it seems you're not interested either, so let's have a fight first. To be honest, I'm so cold I'm about to die, and I'm afraid I can't go on without moving around."

Reaching out and brushing aside the Herrscher girl's small hand, Shen Gonglin was ready for battle. She was simply not used to the Tengu no Haikyuu. Although Himeko had taught her how to use a greatsword, Shen Gonglin still preferred her own way. A halo appeared above her head, and Shen Gonglin's deep purple pupils suddenly turned red, with the halo swirling around her eyes, signaling Angel Mode.

Start up!

Chapter Twenty-One: The Strange Herrscher

You can't be kidding me, there really are people like that in this world, who can fight against Herrscher like that... This isn't human, it's an angel, isn't it?

Leaning against a boulder, Siegfried stared dumbfounded at the battle in the sky. Blood dripped from his forehead and streaked his eyes, but he didn't even bother to wipe it away. The man was speechless, unable to believe what was happening before his eyes. Just a few minutes ago, this kid was crying because he had hit his toe on a rock. How could he be like this now? This kind of fighting power couldn't even be considered human. Even Cecilia couldn't fight Herrscher like this. The beautiful girl with the same name as his daughter was right. This Shen Gonglin seems to be quite powerful.

In the sky, two figures crisscrossed each other. The Herrscher girl, radiating light, dodged missiles attacking from behind, while Shen Gonglin, in Angel Mode, pursued relentlessly. Pink hair replaced her brilliant blonde, silver armor covered her body, and her enormous pink and white wings fired countless missiles. Damn it, I've been forced into this situation. Is this human technology? This is a bit difficult.

The red pupils, shimmering with light, locked onto the Herrscher's figure ahead. The Permanent Air-to-Air Missile never ceased their barrage. Unable to dodge in time, the Herrscher could only temporarily hide in the Imaginary Space. When she emerged, the missiles continued their relentless pursuit. The level of enhancement of the angel used by Shen Gonglin this time was profound, even greater than when she sparred with Durandal during the S-rank promotion exam. Therefore, the power of these Permanent Air-to-Air Missile was self-evident. The Herrscher's offensive was blocked by the absolute defensive circle surrounding her. Shen Gonglin Kamiya continued to pursue her target with her head held high. The reason she held her head high was not because she was arrogant, but entirely because she dared not look down. This was truly terrifyingly high.

In a moment of impulsive whim to show off, Shen Gonglin flew so high that she 'Shen Gonglin now completely too scared to come down. She's completely forgotten her fear of heights and doesn't even dare to look down. She's certain she'll faint from Shen Gonglin if she does. So Shen Gonglin can only keep flying higher and higher, chasing after the Herrscher and beating her up. She looks as cold and stern as a warrior, but who can understand the bitterness in her heart? This is something no human should do! How am I going to get down? Just thinking about it makes Shen Gonglin's heart race. She's suffering inside, but who can she tell?

"Hey! Stop chasing me! If you keep chasing me, I'm really going to kill you. Don't think I can't beat you!"

With a flick of Herrscher finger, the Herrscher of Light created a golden halo in the void. The missile, trailing a fiery tail, plunged into the halo but exploded on another mountain peak. For the Second Herrscher Light, who controlled space, this was a routine operation. The reason she was being pressured so much by Shen Gonglin simply because she didn't want to fight him. If she were to fight him, she wouldn't be forced into this situation. Although it was troublesome, the Herrscher didn't believe she would lose!

"Then fight back! I didn't let you just take the hits. Hits... tsk, missed. Looks like I still need to learn some archery from Durandal."

Summoning Apollon, the final arrow, Shen Gonglin drew back her black longbow and unleashed the arrow. However, the Herrscher controlled space seemed quite adept at this type of ranged attack; she easily dodged Shen Gonglin's attack with a slight movement. Shen Gonglin could only regretfully retract her longbow and continue her pursuit. Apollon was consuming too much stamina to fire continuously. If she couldn't defeat this Herrscher in Angel Mode, things would become dangerous. She needed to think of other options...

[Uranus System... or Master, may I be allowed to join the battle?]

The adorable voice of the Universal Angel echoed in Shen Gonglin's mind. Indeed, the situation would be much better if an angel were used to fight. Although Shen Gonglin could use the power of the Universal Angel, his combat experience was simply insufficient, and he was completely unable to unleash the true power of the Universal Angel when using it strategically. Perhaps it would be more suitable for him to use the Universal Angel at night... no, to use it as a plaything. In a real battle, this guy was never serious.

No need for now, I can handle things as they are.

She declined the offer of her Universal Angel. While letting her play in her place would allow her to unleash the true power of her angelic form, it would also put a heavy burden on Shen Gonglin's body. Unless it was an emergency, Shen Gonglin didn't want to do that. She was extremely afraid of pain. The last time she used the substitute mode, it felt like she had run five kilometers, and she was almost exhausted. She didn't know if she would encounter any other dangers. Therefore, Shen Gonglin had to ensure her own condition. The substitute mode was a trump card and couldn't be used casually.

"What's the point of learning from that guy? I can do archery too!"

It seemed as if she had overheard something Shen Gonglin was muttering, and something had struck a nerve with the Herrscher. The Herrscher had been merely dodging, was suddenly provoked. Her illusory figure manipulated space, and a purple beam of light shot towards Shen Gonglin like an arrow. Shen Gonglin's eyes flickered, and the light on her Absolute Defense circle intensified, directly blocking the Herrscher's attack. What was there to learn from that guy...? Did this Herrscher know Durandal?

But this shouldn't be the case. Rita told her that Durandal looks mature but is actually about the same age as Bronya. At this time, Kiana should only be one year old, so Durandal shouldn't have been born yet. How could this Herrscher know her? It's so strange, really a bit strange.

As mentioned before, Shen Gonglin is actually quite intelligent, but she's just too lazy to use it. She was already full of doubts about this space, and from the Herrscher's casual remark, Shen Gonglin suddenly thought of many things. This place is indeed a bit strange. Is it because of this Herrscher?

Do you know Durandal?

Within the absolute defense circle, Shen Gonglin was absolutely safe, and he temporarily stopped attacking. However, the Herrscher seemed a little flustered after hearing Shen Gonglin's words. Although the Herrscher's face was completely obscured by the light, Shen Gonglin had a feeling that he had met this Herrscher before.

"No, I don't know you... Shen Gonglin, how dare you scheme against me!"

The Herrscher spoke in a panic, and Shen Gonglin was even more suspicious now. This guy definitely knew her, he could even call her by name. But before Shen Gonglin could speak again, the Herrscher's attack came again. This attack was completely different from the previous one. The Herrscher also fell silent and didn't say a word. This time it seemed like he was serious.

Chapter Twenty-Two

Damn it, this level is completely different from before... no, it's not even the same Herrscher!

It's quite rare that Shen Gonglin is also caught in a tough battle. This Herrscher's ability is really troublesome. Neither the Permanent Air-to-Air Missile nor the Ultimate Weapon seems to have much effect on her. The absolute defense circle surrounding Shen Gonglin has disappeared, but this is not because of the Herrscher's attack. It's entirely because after Shen Gonglin launched another Ultimate Weapon, Apollon, the Herrscher influenced space to open a portal behind her, sending Shen Gonglin's attack to her. Using her own spear against her own shield, this Herrscher some good tricks. Shen Gonglin really thought she was going to be pierced through by her own attack just now.

This won't do. At this rate, her stamina will give out first. And the Herrscher seems to know this weakness of Shen Gonglin's; she barely attacks, only dodging. Shen Gonglin sees it as her waiting for her to run out of energy before giving her a good beating. At first, she would talk to her, but now she fights like a robot. Permanent Air-to-Air Missile are teleported far away using spatial teleportation. Apollon, without a tracking system, is at a huge disadvantage against an opponent who controls space. What should she do now...?

"Cough cough... Shen Gonglin, there's no other way. Let's prepare to fight side by side. If the two of us go together, we might be able to hold out until Theresa arrives. Then, the three of us working together should be able to... It's been more than ten minutes already. I wonder if Theresa is having any problems too."

Despite his severe disability, Siegfried struggled to his feet with the Tengu no Haikyuu. Looking at the battle in the sky, he wanted to go up and help. This was his battlefield, and it would be too cunning to leave it to someone like Shen Gonglin. He had originally planned to activate the Tengu no Haikyuu, but after being interrupted by Shen Gonglin, he was now only one-tenth of his original strength. But even so, there was something he could do!

"Save your breath, uncle. What else can you do like this? Don't think you're the only one with a trump card. I also have those moves that can decide the outcome of the battle. I'm also preparing to launch a super awesome attack with a huge range. Uncle, you'd better retreat as soon as possible. It wouldn't be good if you got caught in the blast of my ultimate move."

Without turning back to look at Siegfried, Shen Gonglin was somewhat angry at being toyed with by the Second Herrscher. He had already observed that if it were a permanent air-to-air homing missile, the Herrscher's teleportation distance would be very long. However, with Apollon, her teleportation location was very short. If he increased his output, she might not be able to teleport at all. Therefore, attacks with excessive power would greatly reduce her teleportation distance. Shen Gonglin had an idea: a wide-range attack might work. Apollon's attack earlier was just a test, not even reaching five percent of its maximum output. That's why Rin hadn't collapsed yet, given Shen Gonglin stamina. But now it seemed that Apollon's low output was useless; not only could it not hit her, it would also waste energy. He needed to increase the power.

What? Shen Gonglin also has a move similar to the Tengu no Haikyuu? Damn it, he interrupted my attack, and now he's trying to show off. Who needs him to go to such lengths?

Siegfried's heart skipped a beat. His expression changed when he thought of the terrible price of the Tengu no Haikyuu. Shen Gonglin hadn't let him sacrifice his life to fight the Herrscher, and now he was planning to do it himself? This was absolutely unacceptable. He had promised Kiana that he would take care of Shen Gonglin, so how could he retreat safely while leaving Rin Kamiya to face the Herrscher? No matter what kind of attack it was, he had to stop Shen Gonglin. His life shouldn't end here.

"... Don't misunderstand, I have no intention of dying together with this guy. I need time, and you're not going to buy me any time like this, so you should just give up. I'll handle this alone from now on."

Shen Gonglin drew his black longbow again, this time slowly gathering power in the bow and arrow. He had glanced back at Siegfried earlier, and the current height was making him a little dizzy, but the fact that he could still see Siegfried meant the height was acceptable. If an explosion occurred, it should be able to injure the Herrscher. Sigh, one only realizes the importance of accuracy when needed. If it were Durandal, she certainly wouldn't need to use such a technique. She was a master of all weapons, while Shen Gonglin was barely even a beginner at drawing a bow and shooting arrows. To hit Herrscher with this move, he would have to use an area-of-effect attack.

The attack range is 100 meters, and the explosion radius is 200 meters. That's exactly the result we wanted.

"Hmm? Still haven't learned your lesson? Human, do you think you can beat me with tricks like that?"

The Herrscher spoke again, but this time Shen Gonglin felt something was off. It was as if she didn't recognize her again. But that made sense; Herrscher couldn't possibly recognize her. The only Herrscher she had ever met was Wendy, that incompetent Fourth Herrscher. Judging from the Second Herrscher's expression, she clearly didn't intend to stop her. Very well, that's it. Maybe it will work.

"You say I can't hit you? Then if you're so capable, don't dodge. Let's see if you can withstand this move."

With one foot bracing against the longbow, Shen Gonglin pulled the bowstring, formed from energy, to its limit with the other. Since his arm wasn't strong enough, he had to use other parts of his body. At the same time, he subtly waved to Siegfried below, signaling him to retreat quickly. If the power of this move wasn't controlled properly, it might kill an ally.

"Do I look stupid to you?"

The dazzling light and shadow chuckled softly. She had now figured out Shen Gonglin's fighting style. The annoying missiles were nothing to worry about. It was the arrows shot from his longbow that posed a threat, but he was clearly not very accurate. Even if she didn't dodge, she could use spatial teleportation to protect herself. There was also the protective shield on his body, but now that the shield had been shattered by his own attack, it was no longer a threat. This battle was her victory.

"You're so stupid, you're practically an idiot!"

Shen Gonglin's heart stirred, and countless missiles were launched from her pink and white wings again, flying towards the Herrscher. The Herrscher, however, shook his head slightly. He really doesn't learn his lesson. Such attacks are ineffective against him. When will he ever understand?

A golden halo unfolded in front of the Herrscher. The Herrscher girl remained motionless, preparing to redirect the incoming missiles to another location. But this time, Shen Gonglin moved. She released the bowstring, and the maximum output of Apollon at 20% was her current limit. The arrow, though launched later, caught up with the previous missiles. As it struck the missiles, the energy contained within the arrow exploded. As everyone knows, art is an explosion!

Chapter Twenty-Three: How am I different from the traitor Cao Cao?

Damn it, so that's what he planned. Before I could teleport his attack away in time, he used the missiles he launched earlier to detonate the energy contained in the black arrow? In that case, I really have no way to deal with it. But... has he forgotten that I am Herrscher controls space? I can teleport not only external objects, but also myself.

A violent explosion was imminent, but the Herrscher girl moved gracefully forward and slipped into the golden circle of light. When Shen Gonglin saw this, her eyes widened instantly. How could this be? This was simply cheating. Had her ultimate move missed again?

His combat abilities are excellent, and his mind is sharp, but he lacks real combat experience. Siegfried had already taken a safe position below, looked at the scene in the air and muttered to himself. It's such a pity that this powerful attack failed to hit the Herrscher. But the Herrscher shouldn't be coming back for a while... Damn it, his body is starting to give out. Shen Gonglin is in the blast radius. Will he be alright?

Although Shen Gonglin 'Siegfried use of the Tengu no Haikyuu in time, the backlash from that move still affected him. He struggled to lift his head, and the protective shield radiating colorful light amidst the thick smoke of the explosion relieved him. Thank goodness, this guy wasn't lying to him. Just thinking about it, he knew that Shen Gonglin wasn't the kind of person who would think about dying together with someone.

The absolute defensive circle that she managed to erect at the last moment isolated the power of the Apollon explosion. This was all calculated by Shen Gonglin. She could still do this with her physical strength. It was just a bit of a loss to let the Herrscher escape. This ability was too overpowered. She could fight and run away. What could she do? But there was nothing she could do for now. She would have to wait until she landed and then make a more careful plan... Wait, land?

Suddenly realizing this, Shen Gonglin looked down shakily. This height of over a hundred meters was enough to kill several Shen Gonglin falling from. During the battle, Shen Gonglin had tried his best not to look down, but this one glance triggered his acrophobia. This height was unbearable for Shen Gonglin!

Dizzy and disoriented, the last bit of strength he had left vanished instantly. A flash of light appeared on his body, his cherry-colored hair turned golden again, and his silver-white armor and wings disappeared at the same moment. Shen Gonglin was back to the handsome young man in his HOMU pajamas. Without his angel armor, Shen Gonglin fell straight to the ground. Siegfried realized something was wrong when he saw Shen Gonglin fall. Was it because all his strength was exhausted? At this height, a fall would definitely kill someone!

Struggling to his feet, Siegfried mustered all his willpower to rush over and catch Shen Gonglin, but the injuries inflicted by the Tengu no Haikyuu made even something as simple as running impossible. Damn it, it's too late... Siegfried gritted his teeth as he watched Shen Gonglin fall freely. He couldn't even imagine Kiana's expression when he saw her later. Damn it, this body, get moving!

However, when Siegfried saw the white figure flying through the air, he finally felt relieved. She had finally come. That meant everything was alright, and he could finally get some rest... even though he hadn't done anything.

With his mind at ease, Siegfried collapsed onto the snow, knowing that what happened next was beyond his control.

How fast do cherry blossoms fall again? That probably depends on how tall the cherry tree is, the wind speed, and the acceleration due to free fall... Why am I even thinking about that? Right now, I just hope the snow on the ground is thick enough. But at this height, no matter how thick the snow is, if I fall on it, it'll probably be like falling onto concrete. I don't even know if I'll die. I was careless, really careless.

At this moment, Shen Gonglin's thoughts were still running wild and uncontrollably. Just as he closed his eyes, preparing to accept his fate of falling to his death, he suddenly felt a warm embrace. After a long while, he didn't feel the pain of his head hitting the ground. Shen Gonglin slightly opened his eyes, and what came into view was a pair of beautiful azure eyes. This was... Cecilia?

Her long, flowing white hair cascaded over her shoulders, and the purple earrings on her ears shimmered softly. A warm smile graced her beautiful face. For a moment, Shen Gonglin thought it was Kiana had grown up. Kiana would look like this when she grew up, so the person in front of her wasn't Kiana. Having seen her picture, or even if she hadn't, Shen Gonglin knew who the woman holding her and smiling gently was: Kiana's mother.

Cecilia Saniyat.

It seems like everyone in the Schariac Family likes to wear an earring. Cecilia does, and Anna seems to do too; they actually look quite nice.

"I saw the battle just now, you did a great job! I'm so grateful to you for helping my husband. You must be the one the observer reported, the Shinigami..."

What an outstanding boy! Cecilia couldn't help but smile as she looked at Shen Gonglin. It was a strange feeling, unlike Siegfried's initial dislike of Shen Gonglin. Cecilia felt he was a reliable and likable boy at first sight. She had already gathered information on her way here, and thanks to this boy, Siegfried would have really unleashed the Tengu no Haikyuu. Now that she had met him, she was really looking forward to seeing the girl named Kiana later. She wondered if this Kiana looked like the Kiana she had imagined.

"No, I am not Shen Gonglin."

Looking at the woman in front of him with a captivating smile, Shen Gonglin stared at her blankly without blinking. Shen Gonglin knew Cecilia was beautiful when she saw the photos, but seeing Shen Gonglin in person now made her realize how lacking her imagination was, and how naive she had been.

"Eh, not Shen Gonglin? But the report said..."

Cecilia was puzzled. It should be him. He had blond hair and purple eyes, and he was so beautiful that he looked like a girl. The information described him.

"My name is Cao Cao."

Shen Gonglin closed her eyes and said, "How is he any different from Cao Cao, lusting after other people's wives?"

Chapter Twenty-Four: Shen Gonglin's Way of Taking Care of Her

"Cao Cao? How could that be? You are Shen Gonglin, there's no mistake. I can tell you're Shen Gonglin at a glance. Why would you hide your identity?"

With her arms wrapped around Shen Gonglin's waist, Cecilia lifted him up to examine him closely. Her azure eyes were filled with a gentle light. Even Shen Gonglin, under the gaze of those eyes, lost all desire to be playful. He felt as if he wanted to snuggle into Cecilia's arms and act cute. Kiana's mother was so approachable. If it were his own mother, she would definitely be just like Cecilia... No, why did the thought of this make Shen Gonglin a pang of pain in his liver? Could it be that his mother wasn't the beautiful and gentle older sister type like Cecilia?

"I, I... It's nothing. Siegfried is still over there. Quick... quick, put me down!"

Feeling incredibly shy, Shen Gonglin turned his face away. What was wrong with him? How could the Shen Gonglin be shy? He was always so at ease and self-assured with so many girls, but for some reason, he felt so much more Shen Gonglin in front of Cecilia. Even his voice seemed to soften involuntarily. This was so unlike him. And being held in her arms like this was really embarrassing. Kiana's mother was amazing; he couldn't handle it at all.

"Oh, right, what about my husband? I already know the situation. Thank you for your help with his problem... Be careful, please help me walk."

Remembering Siegfried, Cecilia finally put Shen Gonglin on the ground. Because he had exhausted himself in the battle, Shen Gonglin fell forward uncontrollably as soon as his feet touched the ground. Cecilia reached out and caught him again. The Valkyrie gently supported his arm. He must have tried very hard in the battle just now, managing to force the Herrscher away. But he must have reached his limit.

"No, it's okay... I can do it, I really can, you don't need to bother."

How could she let Cecilia continue to support her? If Cecilia continued to support her, Shen Gonglin felt she wouldn't even be able to speak. If it were the girls from the St. Freya Academy, Shen Gonglin would definitely take advantage of the situation. They would accept being carried, let alone supported. But not Shen Gonglin. In front of Cecilia, Shen Gonglin subconsciously wanted to show how reliable she was. Who could resist this kind of gentle and kind older sister?

Anyway, Shen Gonglin can't resist... Why is she starting to crave it again? She's Kiana's mother, calm down, calm down.

"It's not troublesome at all. On the contrary, I quite enjoy being with you. It's very comfortable to be with you... By the way, would you mind telling me about your relationship with Kiana, the beautiful girl who shares the same name as my daughter? The information I've gathered is a bit inaccurate, but I think you two have a good relationship."