Chapter 145

Chapter Sixty-Three: This is all I have; I can't agree to it.

The heavy object fell to the ground, Fu Hua subdued Shen Gonglin by pressing his shoulder. From beginning to end, Shen Gonglin was unable to create distance between herself and Fu Hua. This time, Fu Hua thoroughly demonstrated her abilities to Shen Gonglin. Her honed martial arts skills were something that Shen Gonglin in this state could not withstand. His eyes saw, but his brain could not react. His brain could react, but his hands and feet would not obey his commands. The power of the Fourth Shot was getting weaker and weaker, and the loss of his five senses reappeared. Shen Gonglin was getting weaker and weaker.

"Give up, Shen Gonglin. What you need now is treatment and rest. You are no match for me."

Fu Hua dodged the white wings with a quick leap. Before Jingu Shen Gonglin could even get up, the Valkyrie struck again, slamming him against the wall. The Valkyrie's tone was calm, but her turbulent eyes betrayed her inner turmoil. She had noticed Shen Gonglin's condition; he had been acting strangely from the start. Normally, he could have easily dodged the attack, but now...

"Cough cough... I told you, I won't let you take Kiana away!"

His nose was itchy, Shen Gonglin vision was blurry, but even so, he could still see Kiana over there. The girl hadn't completely lost consciousness, Shen Gonglin could see the longing in her eyes. Since he had made up his Shen Gonglin would never give up. So what if he lost his five senses? So what if his brain was about to explode? He could still move his hands and feet. Fighting by instinct, Shen Gonglin felt that was feasible.

A swarm of missiles shot out from the Universal Angel's enormous wings, targeting Fu Hua was standing right in front of him. Although he would be injured by the blasts within that range, Shen Gonglin couldn't care less at this moment. However, even though he was prepared to go all out, Fu Hua wouldn't let him. Shen Gonglin felt a sudden darkness before his eyes as Fu Hua pulled him into her arms and jumped far away from the missile blast radius. It still didn't work... Well, there was nothing he could do now.

"Why... why you... Class President, please listen to me, don't take Kiana away."

Finally exhausted, Shen Gonglin could no longer launch any useful attacks. The energy of the Fourth Shot had reached its limit, and the light on Shen Gonglin's body gradually dissipated. The power of both the Universal Angel and the time spirit retreated into the depths of his body. He reached out to touch Fu Hua's face, but Fu Hua had already removed her mask. Shen Gonglin's hand landed on her face without any hindrance. His dark purple pupils, which had dimmed, could no longer see Fu Hua's face. It was fortunate that he couldn't see it, otherwise, if he had seen her conflicted expression, he would definitely have made a sarcastic remark.

"...I'm sorry, this is the only thing. Please forgive me, Shen Gonglin. This is the only time."

Her heart was filled with Shen Gonglin, but the personality she had developed over the years couldn't be changed overnight. Everything was for the promise, everything was to fight against the Honkai. She said these words, but there was no reaction from Shen Gonglin in front of Fu Hua. Her hearing and sight had been completely lost. Her sense of sight, taste, and smell had all been lost. The only things Shen Gonglin still had were touch and a little bit of hearing. She could feel the warmth of the Class President's cheek, and why did it feel so wet to the touch...? The Class President was drooling?

"Is it finally resolved...? What's wrong with him?"

Durandal walked in and saw Fu Hua holding Shen Gonglin, standing silently against the wall. Durandal looked around and saw that the battle was over. Durandal was not surprised by this result. The intelligence had already stated that Shen Gonglin under great mental strain and his combat power was estimated to be less than one-tenth of what it used to be. If Fu Hua couldn't defeat him even in this state, then there was no doubt that she had held back.

"It's probably due to brain damage and the impact on the chiasmatic nerves, which has led to the decline in his vision and hearing... He no longer has the ability to stop us. Let's go with Kiana."

Holding Shen Gonglin and placing him against the wall, Fu Hua pulled away Shen Gonglin's tightly gripping hand. Seeing him groping around with his eyes open, Fu Hua felt a pang of sadness. After she left, St. Freya's medical technology should be able to heal Shen Gonglin, right? Besides, she had already left a feather deep within his consciousness, which would be beneficial for his mental recovery. Shen Gonglin, he'll be alright.

"Durandal? Is that Durandal? You're here too? Hurry, help me stop the Class President from taking Kiana away."

Faintly recognizing Durandal's voice, Shen Gonglin quickly turned towards the direction from which the sound came, seeking help. Seeing Shen Gonglin's weak and helpless state, Durandal felt a sharp pang in her heart. How could he have become like this? Was this what Otto meant by "nothing serious"?

"Shen Gonglin! How are you feeling right now? Is there anything wrong with your body?"

Shen Gonglin Durandal, kneeling beside Shen Gonglin and grasping his hand. The icy touch made Durandal feel even more distressed. He was perfectly healthy when they parted, so how could he have become like this in such a short time? Looking into his dull, anxiety-free eyes, Durandal's voice changed. Only Shen Gonglin could evoke such an emotional response in her.

"I'll go bring Kiana over. Durandal, we can't stay here much longer, we should go."

Seeing Durandal approach, Fu Hua wiped her eyes and stood up. The sight of Shen Gonglin weighed heavily on her heart. Although Shen Gonglin was not caused by her, Fu Hua felt that she was also an accomplice. She wanted to stay by his side and take care of him, but reason told Fu Hua that they had to retreat quickly. If they delayed any longer, it would be difficult to leave.

"Durandal, is that you? Is that you?"

Shen Gonglin cried out urgently. His diminished sense of touch made it impossible for him to recognize who was in front of him as he touched Durandal's hand. He thought the voice sounded like Durandal's. If it was her, she could definitely stop the Class President.

I'm sorry, this is all I can do; I can't agree to that.

Durandal didn't dare to utter a sound. If she opened her mouth, she was afraid that she would unconsciously agree to Shen Gonglin's request. All she could do was hold Shen Gonglin tightly and try her best to cure him. If St. Freya's technology was not enough, she would ask headquarters for technical support. If she had known that Otto's plan would make Shen Gonglin like this, she would never have agreed. How could it have turned out like this!

"Durandal, let's go, there's no time to waste."

With Kiana hoisted onto her shoulder, Fu Hua frowned as she looked at Durandal. She urged the strongest Valkyrie to hurry up, saying that she hadn't even carried her yet, and Durandal was already doing it. This was really too much!

Chapter Sixty-Four: Far East Branch Mobilized

Damn it... How did things turn out like this? What happened? Was all of this Grandpa's doing?

Watching Fu Hua and Durandal leave, Theresa crawled with great difficulty toward Shen Gonglin. When Fu Hua came in earlier, the wall had been blasted apart, and the rubble had cut Theresa's head. She didn't care about such an injury, but the feeling of blood flowing into her eyes was too uncomfortable. Ignoring her own injury, Theresa was now very worried about Shen Gonglin's condition. She had vaguely seen what had just happened, and Shen Gonglin's current condition was very bad.

"God, Shen Gonglin, are you alright?"

Reaching Shen Gonglin's side, Theresa grabbed his hand and asked anxiously. Just as she had expected, he only responded when she spoke to him so close, and even then, she could only hear faint sounds. How could this be? His eyesight and hearing were both impaired. How could he have become like this? Theresa felt a pang of sorrow. Shen Gonglin, however, seemed unaffected. Sensing someone beside him, Shen Gonglin reached out and picked up the girl lying on the ground in front of him. Hmm, this size... it should be Theresa. It seems Fu Hua and Durandal's target was only Kiana; Theresa and the others weren't taken away.

"Hey! Shen Gonglin, you bastard, what are you doing!"

Before she could even grieve for a moment, Theresa was terrified by Shen Gonglin's actions. She was completely stunned when she saw the cat paws covering her chest. After a long while, she crossed her arms and backed away, her face flushed. What was wrong with this guy? Was this the time to do such a thing? What an idiot! Did he think she was some innocent little girl who could be bullied at will? She was the St. Freya Headmaster!

"Is that Theresa? I can't hear you or see you right now, but I can roughly estimate your reaction. I was just confirming your identity. Now, contact Himeko immediately and tell her to prepare for battle. We probably can't stop her now. We need to go to Schicksal Headquarters to bring Kiana back."

The loss of sight and hearing did not cause Shen Gonglin any panic, because he knew there were more important things to do. Although he was a little scared, the presence of Theresa gave Shen Gonglin a sense of security. He groped forward and reached out to take Theresa's hand. Fortunately, he had not lost too much of his sense of touch and could still feel the warmth of the girl in front of him... Speaking of which, is Theresa a girl?

In the illusion, I even kissed Theresa. I wonder what it would feel like to actually kiss her.

As expected of Shen Gonglin, even being unable to see or hear can't affect his heart. Saying he likes mature women is just an excuse; he's actually a SP.

"Yes, yes, the important thing now is Kiana's matter... You've done a great job, don't worry, I will definitely heal you. Ai-chan, inform Himeko to prepare for battle. Target: Schicksal Headquarters. Also, transfer Bronya to the Hyperion and start preparing for the surgery immediately. We don't have much time left. Also, inform Mei to be on standby at any time... Shen Gonglin, let's go too."

Reminded by Shen Gonglin, Theresa finally remembered what she should be doing. Looking at Shen Gonglin's dim and lifeless eyes, she felt a pang of sadness. The petite headmistress reached out and embraced Shen Gonglin. He had done his best; the rest was up to her. As the headmistress and the commander of the Far East Branch, Theresa knew what she had to do. If he dared to take away her subordinate and her niece, then her choice was justified. Theresa issued the order through the artificial intelligence and carried Shen Gonglin out of the underground chapel. She was also injured, but such injuries were insignificant to her. With the genes of Emperor-class Honkai Beast within her, these injuries could be healed with a little effort when she had free time. The important thing now was Shen Gonglin. He was Theresa's trump card; how could they attack Schicksal Headquarters without him?

"What a bunch of idiots! What did you two do here? It's one thing to mess around all the time, but this time you've gotten yourselves into this mess. As the headmaster, I'll teach you a lesson later. Shen Gonglin, you better behave yourself, or I'll definitely beat you up. There's a limit to how much you can be willful."

Knowing that Shen Gonglin couldn't hear her, Theresa began to nag to her heart's content. Normally, she wouldn't dare to do this. Shen Gonglin didn't treat her like a school principal at all. Every time he came to her office, he would wreak havoc like a brat, showing no respect for her or listening to her. This time, it must be because of her misbehavior. She had to teach him a lesson while he couldn't hear her.

If Shen Gonglin could hear this... Theresa is actually a little hesitant.

"Why do I suddenly feel so annoyed? Theresa, you haven't been secretly cursing me, have you?"

Even though he couldn't hear or see, Shen Gonglin still had this feeling. He turned his head suspiciously, and a soft, tender sensation brushed against his lips, probably from Theresa's ear. This touch filled Shen Gonglin with satisfaction, not because he wanted to take advantage of Theresa, but simply because the fact that this happened undoubtedly proved that he was taller than Theresa. Sure enough, Theresa was the weakest one.

"I... I didn't! Shen Gonglin, can't you hear me?!"

Theresa's ears turned bright red. She had felt it too—this guy had actually kissed her ear! But there was no time for Theresa to be shy. She stared at Shen Gonglin in shock. Was he pretending? Could he actually hear her? Did he hear all her complaints? It wasn't that Theresa was afraid of his revenge... well, Theresa admitted it, she was afraid of Shen Gonglin's revenge. If he heard her complaints, he would definitely retaliate.

Theresa guarantees it!

Fortunately, Theresa waited for a long time but Shen Gonglin didn't say anything more. Looking at Shen Gonglin's calm and bewildered face, she finally felt relieved. Thank goodness, Shen Gonglin really couldn't hear. It must just be his intuition. If he could hear, he would definitely take revenge immediately. The saying "a gentleman takes revenge after ten years" does not apply to Shen Gonglin. If he has a grudge, he will usually take revenge on the spot.

Chapter Sixty-Five: My Beloved Shen Gonglin

What exactly is this feeling...? And what about that explosion? Is it related to Shen Gonglin and Kiana?

In the St. Freya girls' dormitory, Mei stood by the window, gazing at the distant site of the recent explosion. Her worried face was reflected in the glass. Mei had woken up when the explosion occurred and immediately went to Bronya's room to find Shen Gonglin, only to find it empty. Kiana's room was the same; the bed was cold. She didn't know when the two of them had left, or if the commotion outside was related to Shen Gonglin or Kiana. The once lively dormitory was now empty except for her. This stark contrast left Mei feeling empty inside, as if she were the only one... excluded.

Mei quietly clenched her fair little hands into fists. Mei gently shook her head. How could she be thinking such a thing? It must be her imagination. Shen Gonglin and Kiana might just have disappeared by chance. She wasn't excluded. It was just a special case. It was normal for the Class President to be unpredictable. Bronya was currently receiving treatment in the hospital. Soon, the dormitory would definitely return to its usual lively scene.

[Mei, urgent order! Kiana has been taken away by Fu Hua and Durandal. Shen Gonglin injured and is now on standby at Spaceport One. We're about to have a big showdown with Schicksal Headquarters.]

The girl was still trying to comfort herself, but the urgent communication from Himeko confirmed her bad premonition. Upon hearing the news, Mei's purple eyes widened instantly. What was going on? Why was Schicksal Headquarters taking Kiana away, and not just Kiana, but also the Class President and Durandal? And what happened to Shen Gonglin injury? Was it caused by Durandal and the Class President? Mei couldn't imagine that those two would attack Shen Gonglin. Weren't they very fond of Shen Gonglin?

[Mei, Mei? Did you hear me? Get to the airport immediately and stand by. The Hyperion is undergoing modifications and can't depart, but the mission is urgent and we must act immediately. I know this situation is hard for you to accept, but we'll explain everything in detail when we meet up. Shen Gonglin is with the headmistress right now, so don't worry about her safety.]

"Yes, I understand, Raiden Mei, prepare to depart."

There was no point in thinking about it here. Mei and accepted the order, rushing out of the room. She was already dressed and ready to go out to find Shen Gonglin and Kiana, but now there was nothing left to pack. Moving forward in the night, Mei was in a state of turmoil. Kiana had been taken away, and Shen Gonglin was seriously injured. These two pieces of news kept echoing in the girl's mind. Now she couldn't wait to see Shen Gonglin and find out exactly what had happened. He was seriously injured, but just how seriously injured was he?

Mei sped along, arriving at St. Freya's airport without a moment's delay. She immediately spotted Himeko and Theresa, who had already arrived. It seemed even the headmistress was injured, and Bronya's hospital bed was there too. However, Mei's attention was entirely focused on another figure on the bed. Bronya lay motionless, while Shen Gonglin sat quietly beside her. On the surface, Shen Gonglin seemed no different than usual, but Mei just felt something was off. What was wrong with him?

"Shen Gonglin, what happened? What happened between you and Kiana... Shen Gonglin?"

Mei quickly ran to Shen Gonglin's side and tightly grasped Shen Gonglin hand. Her small hand was icy cold. Mei immediately sensed that something was wrong with Shen Gonglin. He seemed not to see her running over, and he didn't react when she spoke to him. It wasn't until she grabbed his hand that he seemed to react. What was wrong with Shen Gonglin?

"This feeling... is it Mei? Good evening, is it still evening?"

Touching the small hand in her palm, Shen Gonglin could tell by touch that it was Mei. Unable to hear what she was saying, Shen Gonglin turned to her with a smile, relying on her senses. The perceptive Mei immediately noticed Shen Gonglin's behavior; those purple eyes were clearly not looking at her. The usually bright purple pupils now seemed like stars that had lost their light. A bad feeling rushed into Mei's mind. She took two steps back, pulled her hand from Shen Gonglin's, and covered her mouth. This... this can't be, can it?

Covering her mouth with one hand, Mei was trembling violently as she looked at Shen Gonglin. She tentatively waved one hand in front of Shen Gonglin's eyes, but Shen Gonglin didn't react at all. Now Mei could finally be sure that Shen Gonglin couldn't see anything.

"Mei? You're still here... It's a little embarrassing, I can't see you right now, and my hearing isn't working very well either. I'm sorry, I wanted to keep Kiana here, but the Class President is really strong. I'm no match for her like this. But it's okay, we'll go to headquarters and bring Kiana back now... Hey, if you hug me like this, I'll take advantage of you. I can't see or hear right now, so if I accidentally touch something I shouldn't, don't blame me."

Feeling the air currents around him, and recalling the touch of Mei's small hand, Shen Gonglin could imagine what Mei was doing. Losing sight and hearing was indeed quite painful, and Shen Gonglin was also panicking. He wasn't very mentally strong to begin with, and this was probably the greatest hardship he had ever endured. He was just putting on a brave face by staying quietly like this. When the girl suddenly pulled into his arms, Shen Gonglin felt a surge of relief and wanted to cry. But he couldn't cry; if he did, Mei would be even more upset.

So Shen Gonglin sniffed, trying to distract herself with those words. It seemed like she had almost lost her sense of smell; she couldn't even smell Mei's fragrance at such close range. It was really a headache.

Ignoring Shen Gonglin's words, all Mei could do now was hold him tightly, letting him feel her embrace Shen Gonglin. Crystalline tears streamed down her purple eyes. Why did this have to happen to Shen Gonglin? Why did he have to suffer like this? What had happened to him without her knowing? Mei knew Shen Gonglin's personality all too well, and even now, he was still trying to reassure her with these words... Mei Shen Gonglin all.

She likes the willful, reckless, and unruly Shen Gonglin!

Chapter Sixty-Six: Actions of All Parties

Himeko also noticed the commotion on Mei Shen Gonglin this? He used to be so energetic and always making a ruckus. But now he just sat there quietly, not causing any trouble for anyone. Before Mei came, Himeko and Theresa had always been by Shen Gonglin's side. Now that Mei was here, Himeko temporarily entrusted Shen Gonglin to her. If she didn't compose herself, Himeko felt she would burst into tears. But she shouldn't cry now. If she collapsed, who would help Shen Gonglin get justice?

"Himeko, is it really impossible for the Hyperion to be deployed?"

Theresa Himeko. Seeing her student being bullied like this, and her lovely niece being kidnapped, how could Theresa tolerate it? However, after arriving at the airport, she learned that the Hyperion was carrying out that plan and could not be deployed immediately. But now she could not wait a second longer and had to rush to headquarters. Fu Hua and Durandal were on the Immortal Blade's exclusive warship. If she didn't hurry, who knew what headquarters would do to Kiana?

"Yes, the modifications are being expedited, but it's still far from being operational. If we want to launch an attack, we'll have to find another way... Also, Theresa, I think you understand what making this decision means. Once we take this step, there's no turning back."

Himeko gave Theresa a deep look. Although there was a child in appearance, Theresa was no ordinary person. In addition to being the headmistress of St. Freya Academy, she was also the commander of the Far East Branch. And there was no way Theresa could not be unaware of what it meant to pilot a warship close to headquarters without orders from headquarters.

"Hmph, Shen Gonglin has been bullied like this. I'll regret it if I don't help him get justice. And it's not just Shen Gonglin; he's even reached for Kiana. My niece and student have been bullied, so as the headmaster, of course I have to help them get justice. It's the headmaster's duty, and there's no need to hesitate. Since the Hyperion can't be deployed for the time being, let's use other warships. Although they can't match the Hyperion's combat power, it's the only way we can get there now. Himeko, start the Helios, let's set sail!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Theresa looked at Shen Gonglin and made up her mind. It was obvious that Kiana and Shen Gonglin were acting this way because of her grandfather's scheme. To seek justice for Shen Gonglin and to rescue Kiana, this was the choice she had to make, even if it meant betraying Schicksal. Theresa firmly believed that this was the right thing to do. The Hyperion couldn't be deployed for the time being, so she would use other warships. In any case, she had to get to Schicksal Headquarters as soon as possible. She had already lost important people before, and this time, Theresa had to seize the opportunity!

"Understood. You are the commander of the Far East Branch, and I will obey all your orders unconditionally. Theresa, you made the right choice. It would be against my character not to cause a scene at headquarters after he has been dealt with like this. But are you sure you want to send the Helios? It's just a transport ship. Its firepower is no match for the Hyperion. It will be difficult for it to break through the defenses of Schicksal Headquarters."

Upon hearing Theresa's choice, Himeko smiled. Just as she had thought, Theresa wouldn't give up because of those unnecessary rules. As expected of the headmistress she respected. But since she made such a choice, she had to bear the corresponding pressure. They didn't mind being labeled as Schicksal traitors, but breaking through the headquarters' defenses with just a transport ship was really difficult.

"Don't worry about that. I've already thought of a solution. Since this is an attack on Schicksal Headquarters, they'll definitely lend a hand no matter what. Honestly, I knew that Shen Gonglin got along very well with her at ME Company last time. This time, as soon as she heard that Shen Gonglin was injured, she agreed without even thinking. Himeko, don't worry, we're not fighting alone. Reinforcements are already on their way. Mei, transfer Shen Gonglin and Bronya onto the Helios. We should set off."

They originally wanted to deploy the Hyperion, but on someone's advice, the Hyperion needed more time for modifications. However, time was of the essence, and even using the Helios, a transport ship, wouldn't be enough. Recalling the previous communications, Theresa felt more confident. In short, her grandfather had angered many people this time. Thinking of this, Theresa once again marveled at Shen Gonglin's abilities. How long had that Red-haired Twin Tails female doctor spent with him? Yet, she was already so anxious upon hearing news of Shen Gonglin's current situation. He was indeed no ordinary person.

She glanced at Shen Gonglin Rin over there; Mei was carefully taking care of her. Helios would also be able to treat her later. Bronya's condition had improved a lot. She wondered what had happened to her. She had also obtained a method on the central computer to treat the problem of the biochip in Bronya's brain being burned out. There was still time. Before facing headquarters, they had to recover.

"Yes."

Mei wiped her eyes and composed herself. Although her eyes were still red, she understood what she had to do. She took Shen Gonglin's hand and gently laid him down next to Bronya. Kiana's current condition was still unclear, but she had overheard Himeko and Theresa's conversation. There was no doubt that there would be more battles to come, and with Shen Gonglin and Bronya in their current state, and Kiana's situation after being taken to headquarters still unknown, she was the only one left to fight. Usually, they were the ones active on the battlefield, but this time it was finally her turn to protect and save them. This time, she had to be serious.

What was she doing? The inability to see or hear anything made Shen Gonglin panic. Feeling the bed beneath her begin to move, Shen Gonglin silently gripped the hand of the sleeping girl beside her, remaining quiet and uttering nothing. Anything she did now would only cause trouble. This feeling... it must be Bronya beside her. A subtle current flowed from Shen Gonglin's hand into Bronya's body; her condition seemed to have improved considerably. According to her estimation, she shouldn't be recovering so quickly, but this was ultimately a good thing. Shen Gonglin adjusted the current, slowly helping Bronya recover. This was the only thing she could do now.

Chapter Sixty-Seven: Why Do I Know Nothing?

On the exclusive warship of the Immortal Blade at the Schicksal Headquarters airport, Fu Hua and Durandal sat facing each other in silence. The unconscious Kiana was placed to one side. Since leaving St. Freya, the two of them had not uttered a word. Although neither of them spoke, they both knew what the other was thinking. This time, they really had narrowed their path. It felt like they could never go back to what they were like with Shen Gonglin.

"He'll be fine. According to headquarters' research, his brain area is exceptionally rare. Plus, Theresa will definitely arrange the best treatment for him. If the nerve damage he suffered can be healed, his five senses will be fine too."

After a long silence, Durandal finally spoke, not only for Fu Hua but also for herself. The image of Rin Shen Gonglin had been lingering in Durandal's mind since they parted ways. When had Shen Gonglin ever acted like that? He's alright, he'll be alright.

"Just because he can recover, does that mean we bully him like that...?"

Fu Hua murmured. Although the events in the illusion had nothing to do with her, knowing the inside story and not stopping her was clearly being an accomplice. Watching Shen Gonglin turn into that state, and having no other choice but to do so, she had truly betrayed his trust. Gaining Shen Gonglin's trust and then betraying her was like a stab in the back. The intense guilt made Fu Hua's body feel very uncomfortable, and she almost felt like vomiting.

"So, do you regret it?"

Durandal looked up at Fu Hua opposite her. Although it was cunning, she didn't feel as strongly guilty as Fu Hua. After all, her mission was only to accompany Fu Hua to prevent any accidents from happening. Fu Hua did all the work; Durandal hadn't done anything substantial. She was particularly clear-headed during the mission, so Durandal was in much better shape than Fu Hua. Shen Gonglin was truly unusual. She had known Fu Hua for quite some time, but this was the first time she had seen her like this—like a little girl who had done something wrong and was afraid of being punished...

Sigh, and I'm talking about her too. Aren't I in the same situation?

"No, this is a mission. Fighting the Honkai is bound to involve sacrifices. As long as the outcome is right, I won't hesitate."

Fu Hua shook her head. Regret was pointless. A small sacrifice for the greater peace was reasonable. She still trusted Otto in the fight against the Honkai, and obeying his orders was part of the deal. Therefore Fu Hua would complete this task without Fu Hua. She glanced at Kiana sleeping peacefully beside her and gently touched her cheek. Even without her, someone else would have carried out this mission. At least she could ensure Kiana slept comfortably during this time.

Fu Hua, Durandal, have you returned?

A man's voice rang out in the ship. Upon hearing this voice Fu Hua frowned slightly, while Durandal responded calmly.

"Yes, Your Excellency, we are already at Schicksal Airport and are now preparing to land."

[No need to land at the airport, come directly to Heimdall Research Lab. We need to hurry; the actors are already getting ready to enter, but our lead actress hasn't even put on makeup yet. We must speed things up, otherwise it won't be good if the lead actress isn't in place when the show starts.]

Otto, acting as a riddle master, spoke in ways that neither Fu Hua nor Durandal could fully comprehend, but neither of them cared. In short, he simply wanted to take Kiana to Heimdall Research Lab. The warship turned around and took off again. In this huge Sky Garden, there were several separate facilities, and Heimdall Research Lab was the most suitable place to welcome the heroine back to life.

"Rita, are you ready?"

In Heimdall Research Lab, a tall, blond man looked at the nutrient pod before him with a smile. This was the breeding ground for the heroine. This experimental pod was prepared to awaken the queen. The plan was proceeding as he had envisioned: to control the power of the gods with human power and to use Honkai to fight against Honkai.

"Yes, Your Excellency, the Serenity Gem is ready and can be implanted into the Herrscher's body shortly. The high-concentration compressed Honkai energy is also complete and can begin at any time."

Behind Otto, Rita, who had already returned, bowed respectfully in response. The preparations were complete. As S-rank Valkyrie belonging to Schicksal, it was only natural to carry out the bishop's orders. The maid's rose-colored eyes sparkled. Miss Kiana had been brought to headquarters. Did that mean that Shen Gonglin was coming soon? She really couldn't wait to see him.

"Very good, so everything is ready, just waiting for the grand opening... Rita, is there something you want to say with that expression?"

Noticing that the maid behind him seemed to be lost in thought, Otto didn't mind talking to her a little longer while waiting for the opening ceremony. It was rare for Rita to be so distracted; had she thought of something that was a loophole?

"Your Excellency, if I may be so bold, your actions will have very serious consequences. Let's not even talk about Lady Theresa, but Shen Gonglin will definitely retaliate against you. And if that happens, as your personal maid, standing on your master's side is the most important thing."

Rita explained her stance to Otto very seriously, and it was an unquestionable matter. After all, she was a maid first and Valkyrie, and Rita was very clear about this order. If it really came down to conflict, she would not hesitate.

"... When did you become his personal maid? But Rita, the revenge you mentioned is unlikely. Theresa is just a willful child, and as for Shen Gonglin... Rin is probably incapable of even moving freely right now, let alone taking revenge. Brain damage isn't easy to recover from. Shen Gonglin, who has lost all five senses and can neither see nor hear, is nothing... Rita? What's wrong?"

Otto chuckled. This maid was quite interesting. He hadn't expected Rita to be so witty, so openly telling him her plans. However, Otto didn't care. She couldn't change anything. Besides, since Rita had said so, it meant she wouldn't oppose him without Shen Gonglin's direct orders. And in Shen Gonglin's current state, how could she possibly give her any orders?

"Your Excellency, may I ask what it means by Shen Gonglin losing all five senses, being unable to see or hear?"

One eye was covered by her drooping hair, but the one eye that Rita revealed radiated a chilling light. Why did she know nothing about this?

Chapter Sixty-Eight I'll do it for you now

In the command center of the Helios, Theresa leaned on the table with both hands and made arrangements with the person on the other end of the communicator. This was an unprecedented large-scale operation, and she was now officially bearing the name of a traitor. Thinking about it... it seemed quite exciting?