Chapter 148

"Understood, I'll be right there. The idle chatter is over, and now it's time for real combat. We're facing headquarters' drone defenses. If it were the Hyperion, this level of defense wouldn't be a problem, but the Hyperion is still undergoing refits and can't participate in the battle. This Helios was originally just a transport ship, and its weaponry isn't fully developed, so even I don't know how things will turn out. Anyway, let's all head to the command center first."

With outsiders present, Theresa became more serious. She released the embrace and took Shen Gonglin's hand. The group left the infirmary and went to the command room. Looking at the defensive circle formed by the Schicksal mechs in front of the Helios, Theresa said with great confidence, "That bishop is my grandfather. Of course, I know about the headquarters' defense measures, but that's not a reason for me to stop. Behind me is that light blue defensive light screen. What I need to do now is break through it!"

"The mech unit has been deployed. Honestly, it's been years since I've been back to headquarters. This welcoming ceremony is quite grand. But this kind of scene was expected. Let's prepare for battle and strike first."

Once seated, Himeko decisively ordered to open fire. This wasn't a problem that could be solved with words. As a former assault team member, Himeko didn't hesitate when it was time to fight. The Helios deployed its protective shield and immediately went into full firepower. Tsk, the more she controlled this awkward warship, the more she missed the Hyperion. If her warship were here, this kind of defense could be taken down with a single main gun shot; there was no need to charge it up at all.

"Himeko, you... Sigh, whatever, let's just fire then, there's no point in negotiating anyway."

Theresa glanced helplessly at Himeko. She didn't know what to do with her colleague's personality. Although she was the one who ordered the betrayal of Schicksal, why did Himeko seem even more excited? Or was this a Schicksal specialty? A specialty of rebels? With the previous North American Branch, and now with her Far East Branch, Schicksal was definitely problematic.

"Don't worry, we will definitely rescue Kiana."

With no immediate opportunity to use their skills, Shen Gonglin, Mei, and Bronya sat quietly on the other side. Shen Gonglin seemed quite comfortable with the girl and the little girl beside her, while Mei, holding her hand, said something that was more of a self-comfort than a way of comforting Shen Gonglin. Although Shen Gonglin hadn't fully recovered, at least she was still by her side. But Kiana's current situation was unknown; what was Kiana's predicament?

"Yes, Bronya will help too."

Bronya, still feeling a bit weak, raised her head and said this solemnly. Her physical difficulties could not stop her spirit. However, after saying this, Bronya leaned limply against Shen Gonglin. She needed to rest well, as she might have to fight later. She needed to conserve her energy.

"Of course! The reason I've become like this is because I spoil her too much. If I don't bring her back and demand interest, I'll be losing out big time. Not asking for anything in return isn't my style. I'll blackmail her for a reward. Kiana will definitely feel guilty then, and that's when I'll take advantage of her guilt. Hehehe, just thinking about it is exciting."

No longer intending to feign innocence, Shen Gonglin immediately revealed his true nature. Touching the raised text on the electronic board, Shen Gonglin revealed a strange, mischievous grin. He had his reasons for doing things; he wasn't just unconditionally spoiling Kiana. After rescuing her this time, Shen Gonglin was determined to make her repay him properly. At the very least, she had to pay for the rescue, since he was still in debt... Speaking of which, now that he had betrayed Schicksal, did that mean he didn't have to pay Durandal back?

Shen Gonglin began to think about the problem carefully. Durandal was the pillar of Schicksal, and she was now an enemy of Schicksal. If she were to repay her money, wouldn't it seem a bit cowardly? Since they were enemies, it would be better to just not repay the debt... No, she should repay it. Otherwise, she would feel like she owed her something. After repaying the money, Shen Gonglin would not have any psychological pressure, and then they would be even.

"You... can you tell me what you plan to make Kiana do? If it's too much, I won't agree."

Mei gently tapped Shen Gonglin's head and said reproachfully, "What is this guy saying in front of me? Why am I starting to worry about Kiana now? It turns out that the timid and sensible Shen Gonglin I knew before was just an illusion. He's still that willful and reckless guy. He's absolutely capable of taking advantage of kindness. He's completely different from those male protagonists on TV. Shen Gonglin is a really bad guy."

"Oh dear, I didn't dodge... It's not unreasonable at all, okay? I was just planning to ask Kiana for some compensation for my trouble. Look at me now, I might not be able to take care of myself for the rest of my life. Shouldn't I take this opportunity to make some money and hire a nice lady to take care of me? Mei, you don't understand, this is a very important matter."

Shen Gonglin said very seriously that she hadn't been joking when she wrote it. Heaven knows when she'll recover. She can't do anything until she recovers. Hiring someone to take care of her costs money. She already owes a lot of money, and now she has to pay a huge expense. Who can afford this?

"I don't want money... Shen Gonglin, you're just worrying unnecessarily. Kiana is already pitiful enough, Shen Gonglin, please stop torturing her, okay?"

Mei was both amused and exasperated. This Shen Gonglin was too real. Was he already thinking about these things? What a worrywart! Of course Mei would take responsibility for him. Why did he need to think about such things? What an idiot.

Chapter Seventy-Nine: Choices During the Rebellious Period

Torture? How can this be called torture? I'm doing this entirely for Kiana's sake. That girl is so stupid, even if she has money, she'll definitely spend it recklessly. It's better to spend it on myself. Besides, I'm just saving it for Kiana to prepare a generous dowry for her when she gets married. I'm sure Kiana won't have any objections to that.

Shen Gonglin thought about it more and more and felt that her idea was very feasible. This way, she wouldn't have to bear the reputation of swindling money from young girls. Anyway, no matter how generous the dowry was, it was all for herself. Shen Gonglin could accept it completely. There weren't many people in the world as smart as her.

"Theresa, it's all cleared out... But it's really unexpected. How could Schicksal react so quickly? They've already entered a state of combat readiness before we've even launched an attack. It's as if they're not there to hinder us, but to hinder... No, a strong Honkai energy reaction has been detected. A large number of Honkai Beast are heading this way, and the Honkai energy concentration... It's already surpassed the reaction of Emperor-class Honkai Beast!"

As Helios to clear out all the mech units in front of her, before Himeko could even figure out why Schicksal's defenses were so swift, the detectors went off. Looking at the dense array of red dots on the radar, Himeko felt her head spinning. So many Honkai reactions, and all of them were high-level Honkai Beast. One of the red dots was glowing with unprecedented intensity. Perhaps Schicksal's defenses weren't even aimed at them at all.

"What's going on? Why are the Honkai Beast attacking the Schicksal Headquarters in such an orderly fashion? It's like... it's like something at the Schicksal Headquarters is attracting them. Himeko, pilot carefully. This time we're facing a double attack from both the Honkai Beast and the Schicksal mech forces. That Judgment-class Honkai reaction hasn't noticed us yet. Be careful."

With her hands resting on the command platform, Theresa's cute little face was quite serious. She hadn't expected to encounter this situation, but it wasn't necessarily a bad thing. With these Honkai Beasts, Schicksal's defense forces wouldn't focus all their attention on them. Although the pressure might be greater, the chances of rescuing Kiana were also much higher.

"Received... Wait a minute, Theresa, an unidentified communication has intervened and has been transmitted."

Himeko nodded, and just then, an unknown radio wave suddenly transmitted from headquarters to the Helios. A blond figure suddenly appeared on the huge screen in the command room. Mei and the others did not recognize this person, but Theresa and Himeko knew him very well. Although they had already made the decision to attack Schicksal, and they knew that they would definitely have to face this person, seeing him in person now, even through the screen, still made them feel a little pressured.

[Long time no see, Theresa. What are you planning to do with that toy? Let me think... You're not thinking of using it to attack Schicksal Headquarters, are you? Heh. Go back home obediently. Everyone has a rebellious phase. I won't blame you for being childish.]

As if he didn't care about Schicksal's current predicament at all, the blond man on the other side of the screen even had a faint smile on his face. He looked at Theresa with great affection through the screen, while also secretly observing the other people on the screen. Not bad, not bad, very good. The actors are all in place. The human heart is a very powerful force, even the Herrscher is sometimes powerless. Under such stimulation, his plan will definitely succeed.

Otto's gaze shifted and settled on Shen Gonglin. His green eyes stared at Shen Gonglin with interest. Although everything was going according to his plan, Shen Gonglin was indeed a bit beyond his control. Fortunately, his previous plan had greatly weakened her combat power, otherwise it wouldn't have been so easy for Fu Hua and Durandal to take K423 away from St. Freya. She was truly an unexpected character. Even his old friend Fu Hua was wavering. It was really surprising.

"Rebellious phase... Mei, the headmistress may look like a loli, but she's probably quite old already. Rather than calling it a rebellious phase, I think it's more appropriate to call it menopause, after all, she's not young anymore."

Not understanding what had happened, but the electronic board in Shen Gonglin's hand highlighted Otto's words. Shen Gonglin touched it with her fingers and muttered to herself hesitantly. It wasn't that she was being serious, she just wanted to complain a little. It felt so strange to use the term "rebellious phase" on Theresa.

"Shen Gonglin! Don't think I can't hear you just because you're whispering! When you're always calling me a loli, why don't you ever care about my age? I should never have given you the electronic tablet. You should be deaf and blind!"

Upon hearing Shen Gonglin's complaints, Theresa immediately became furious. This guy was always perceptive and meticulous about the strange things. So what if she was still in her rebellious phase? It was definitely not menopause. Age was always a taboo for women, even for Theresa. What did this idiot Shen Gonglin mean by saying such things? Did he despise her or was there really nothing in this world worth cherishing?

Even though the battle hasn't actually started yet, Theresa is already thinking about causing casualties on her side. Why didn't she take this seriously when she was flirting and taking advantage of him?

"Alright, alright, stop talking. Can't you see the headmistress is busy? Shen Gonglin, be good, let's be good."

This guy is still as arrogant as ever. The two "elders" in the command room are glaring at Shen Gonglin. Mei has no choice but to quickly hug Shen Gonglin and take the electronic board from Shen Gonglin hand to make him stay quiet. What an idiot! Doesn't he know it's dangerous to talk about this kind of thing? They're not young and beautiful girls like her. Shen Gonglin is practically asking for death for saying such things. It's better to be quiet.

That bastard, I'll teach him a lesson later!

Theresa glared fiercely at Shen Gonglin, then turned to face the screen. Composing herself, Theresa smiled calmly. As expected of her grandfather, sending her such a message at a time like this, was he asking her to make a choice?

"You're still as gentle as ever, Grandpa, but... this time, I won't give in to you again. That's my answer!"

Without hesitation, Theresa pressed the main cannon's fire button, and a beam of azure light destroyed the blue light screen in front of her. Having made a decision, she was determined to see it through to the end. This was Theresa's choice!

Chapter 80 Memory Recovery?

Making the decision brought Theresa a sense of clarity. Once she made the decision, she wouldn't regret it. Long ago, she had yielded to Otto and obediently went to the Far East Branch to establish St. Freya Academy for her friend's dream. But this time, Kiana was involved, and she couldn't pretend nothing had happened. Moreover, Shen Gonglin was also related to her grandfather. If she didn't seek justice for him, who else could help him?

Theresa had no intention of continuing the conversation with Otto and abruptly ended the call. The headmistress turned to look at everyone, and Himeko gave her a satisfied smile. Mei and Bronya were also watching her. With their support, Theresa dared to venture into any dangerous situation.

"You bastard, you were talking bad about me again. Don't think I won't teach you a lesson just because you're like this now Shen Gonglin, you need to show me some respect."

Walking up to Shen Gonglin, Theresa reached out and rubbed Shen Gonglin face. This guy didn't give her any face at all. Grandpa said she was going through a rebellious phase, but he said he was going through menopause. Neither of them were good people. Wasn't she doing this to get justice for him? She didn't even know how to say something nice to praise herself. What an idiot.

"I don't respect you! Principal Theresa is incredibly authoritative in my eyes, even more so than Remilia... Eh, Remilia... I, I think I've remembered something?"

With Theresa pinching his cheek, Shen Gonglin immediately became obedient. He blurted out sweet words to try and cheer Theresa up, and then, quite naturally, the image of a certain blue-haired dwarf appeared in his mind. Scarlet Devil Mansion, Remilia, crouching with hands on head in defense... These key words floated into Shen Gonglin 'Shen Gonglin mind, along with a blue-haired... girl. That was Remilia, the mistress of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, the source of his vampire genes... What was his relationship with her again?

Unfortunately, before Shen Gonglin could think further, a strong tremor interrupted his thoughts. The command room shook, and Mei and Bronya quickly caught Shen Gonglin. Their first instinct was to protect Shen Gonglin. The poor headmistress stumbled and fell directly into Shen Gonglin's arms. Just moments before, she had been righteously reprimanding Shen Gonglin, but now she was in his arms, making her blush deeply. Luckily, Shen Gonglin couldn't see it, but the strange looks from Mei and the others made Theresa very embarrassed and annoyed. What was with those looks that made her feel like she was deliberately taking advantage of Shen Gonglin? Did these girls think everyone was like them?

And Himeko, what's with that "so that's how it is" look on your face? After all these years as colleagues, even you don't believe me anymore?

"What was that tremor just now? Was it the Schicksal counterattack force?"

Putting her shyness aside for the moment, Theresa stood up from Shen Gonglin's arms and regained her commander's demeanor. These guys were all unreliable, so only she was left. As the bottom line for St. Freya, she had to stick to normalcy.

"It's Honkai Beast! The Honkai Beast has entered through the breach opened by the Helios. The bridge is under attack! Lady Theresa, please think of a solution quickly, or the Helios will be destroyed!"

The crew of the Helios promptly reported the situation. The Honkai Beast that had come from the Siberia Honkai had taken advantage of the Helios's previous attack to break into the airspace of the Schicksal Headquarters. These guys had taken advantage of the situation, and now the Helios was being attacked by both Honkai Beast and the Schicksal mech forces at the same time. It was quite an unexpected bonus.

"It seems it's time to bring out the Far East Branch's ace. Theresa, take good care of the Helios. I'll handle the Honkai Beast on the deck. Mei, you're in charge of the engine area at the stern. Bronya, take good care of Shen Gonglin, make sure he doesn't crash into walls or run around. That's all."

Having given the orders crisply and decisively, Himeko turned and left with a dashing air. Her beautiful back view didn't seem like she was going to battle, but rather like she was heading to a ball. She was the commander of the Fifth Squad, and this was the most appropriate command she could give.

"How dare Himeko's getting more and more arrogant... Hmph, that's what I was thinking of ordering her around just now. Mei and Bronya, follow Himeko's orders. This is a critical moment. The Helios's shield was completely depleted when dealing with the Schicksal defense forces. I'm counting on you two until it's fully charged again."

Theresa muttered to herself, feeling her limelight stolen. The little girl slammed her hand on the table, trying to assert her authority as the headmistress. Himeko's order was right, and that's what she thought too!

"Yes, Bronya, I'm entrusting Shen Gonglin to you."

Mei didn't hesitate. Although she wanted to stay by Shen Gonglin's side, the Valkyrie knew what she should do now. Bronya had just woken up from surgery and was still very weak, so it was most suitable for her to take care of Shen Gonglin. What she had to do now was to protect the Helios. If it crashed now, all her efforts would be in vain.

She pinched Shen Gonglin's cheek. If Bronya and Theresa weren't here, she would have liked to give Shen Gonglin a farewell kiss. After Shen Gonglin was injured, she finally understood that these guys all had their eyes on her. She was practically an enemy of the world. After this battle was over and Kiana was brought back, she would also launch her offensive. Shen Gonglin, just wait and see.

Having made this decision in her heart, Mei turned and left. Only then did Shen Gonglin feel a little lost. They had all gone to fight, while she was now completely useless and even needed Bronya to take care of her. When had she, the Shen Gonglin, ever been so useless? This feeling was really... a little uncomfortable.

"Shen Gonglin, let's go back. Let's not bother the headmaster here."

Bronya sensed Shen Gonglin's emotions, but emotions weren't Bronya's forte. She could only hold Shen Gonglin's hand tightly to let him know she was by his side. The little girl pulled Shen Gonglin slowly out of the command room. The staff in the corridor hurried back and forth, each busy with their own tasks. Bronya and Shen Gonglin carefully hugged the wall and returned to the infirmary. Only here could they avoid disturbing others.

Seeing Shen Gonglin groping her way to sit on the bed, Bronya thought for a moment and then took off her shoes and climbed up as well. She wrapped her arms around Shen Gonglin to have someone to rely on.

Chapter 81 Judgment-class

At this moment, at the Schicksal Headquarters Airport, after handing over Kiana, Fu Hua quietly stayed here alone, her emerald eyes gazing into the distance as if she could see something. Although she couldn't see it yet, Fu Hua understood that something would definitely come.

[Lady Fu Hua, the headquarters' defensive shield has shattered, the Honkai energy reaction is unusually strong, and unidentified warships have breached the defenses and entered the headquarters' airspace. Please prepare for battle!]

Just as Fu Hua had expected, a black warship appeared at the edge of her vision. It wasn't the Hyperion, but the Helios. At the same time, the voice of the Valkyrie from headquarters came through her earpiece. Because Otto had given the order, all the Valkyrie at headquarters had entered a state of combat readiness, not only against these attacking Honkai Beast, but also against... the rebels.

"Understood. Have Durandal maintain communication with me. Shadow Knight: Moonlit, join the battle first."

Leaving behind those words, Fu Hua activated her armor. The dark purple armor transformed Fu Hua Honkai energy into propelling flames that lifted her into the air. Numerous Honkai Beast were already in sight. Unlike the Hyperion, the Helios wasn't specifically designed for combat; it was essentially a transport ship with relatively weak fighting capabilities. Although they were now on the opposite side, Fu Hua didn't want the people on the Helios to suffer any harm, so... she would escort them.

Sigh, I'm such a contradictory person. I've already done something so rebellious, and now I'm like this again. If Shen Gonglin were here, she would definitely call me a two-faced traitor. How is he now? Has he recovered from his problems? Is someone taking care of him? A series of thoughts rushed into Fu Hua's head. She knew that having wild thoughts during battle was a major taboo on the battlefield, but she couldn't help but let her mind wander. Was what she was doing right?

It must be the right thing to do. For a good outcome, sacrifice is unavoidable. So even if she bears the incomprehension of everyone, she must continue forward. As if to hypnotize herself, the moment a thought of doubt arose in her mind, Fu Hua immediately made up her mind again. The Valkyrie, temporarily resolute, flew towards the battlefield. At that height, it would absolutely terrify anyone...

Tsk, why am I thinking about him again? Am I poisoned?

What a grand welcome! I had originally expected Schicksal's defense force, but it turns out to be these Honkai Beasts. Oh well, the Valkyrie's job is to fight Honkai Beast, so this is just doing my job. Theresa is in charge of piloting the warship, and all I have to do is protect Helios.

Honestly, I miss the Hyperion every time this happens. If the Hyperion were here, I could take care of these guys with just the secondary guns on the bridge. I wouldn't need to go into battle myself. But now is not the time to complain. It's good for my body to stretch my arms and legs.

Holding a purple greatsword, Himeko stood alone on the armored platform, facing off against all the Honkai Beast in front of her. She really didn't know what attracted these Honkai Beasts to the headquarters. One wave after another, there was no limit to their stamina, no fear of death. They were truly qualified fighting machines. Sometimes Himeko really wondered what Honkai really was.

The greatsword slashed down, turning the Honkai Beast in front of her into purple specks of light that dissipated into the air. Himeko breathed a slight sigh of relief, looking at the Honkai Beast that showed no signs of diminishing. The Valkyrie's eyes were filled with fighting spirit. She hadn't felt this exhilarated in a long time. Were there any more worthy opponents? No matter how many came, they would just be easy prey for her. Judging from the current Mei seemed to be doing well. If she continued like this, she should be able to reach headquarters safely. The primary objective was to capture an airport so that Helios could land safely, and then it was time to rescue Kiana... She really didn't know if her body could hold out until then.

Although not very old, Himeko was actually past the appropriate age when she underwent the Valkyrie transformation. Therefore, she was far inferior to Kiana and others in terms of accepting Honkai energy. Her current combat power was entirely the result of her hard work in pushing her body's potential to its limits. Her body was already very uncomfortable, but now was not the time to rest. There was still a lot she could do. After this battle, she would go back and have a proper romance. She couldn't leave with regrets. She hoped that Shen Gonglin would cooperate. If he didn't... well, she would force him to cooperate!

Unaware that she had secretly set a flag, Himeko refocused her attention on the battle. At that moment, a huge black shadow loomed over the deck. What was that? Himeko looked up, and what appeared before her eyes made her eyes widen in shock. Was that Honkai Beast? A dragon-shaped Honkai Beast ... She had seen it in the data on the Second Honkai. Wasn't that the Second Herrscher's familiar Honkai Beast, the Judgment-class Honkai Beast Belenaus? Why would Honkai Beast of this level appear?

The dragon's wings unfurled, and azure lightning bolts shot down towards Himeko. Himeko rolled away to dodge the lightning attack, a wild smile appearing on the Valkyrie's flawless face. Is that all she's got? She's already undergone special training to counter lightning attacks, just in case she needed to use them sometime. After all, Shen Gonglin is most adept at using lightning attacks, and now she feels no pressure at all!

[Judgment-class Honkai Beast... Why is something like this appearing? Himeko, watch out, it's about to swoop down!]

Theresa in the command room also spotted the Honkai Beast immediately. It seemed to have just been passing by, but the Helios attracted its attention. Himeko dodged the lightning bolt she casually struck. Now the Honkai Beast seemed to have taken an interest. It spun around in the air and returned to the Helios. Its huge body landed on the deck of the Helios with a strong wind pressure. The Queen hasn't woken up yet, so let's play with these little bugs.

Himeko planted the giant sword on the deck and barely managed to stand. The enormous body of the Honkai Beast in front of her put a lot of pressure on her. This was not an enemy she could handle in her current state. But now, there was no one else besides herself.

Chapter 82 Absorption and Reuse

Is a battle already taking place outside? I wonder how Teacher Himeko is doing, and Mei... How are they doing now?

Even in the infirmary, the Helios could be felt shaking, which gave a sense of how intense the battle outside was. Bronya glanced worriedly out the window. The silhouettes of Honkai Beast and the Schicksal's guard robots occasionally streaked across the azure sky. The Helios was already in a fierce battle. Teacher Himeko was guarding the deck, while Mei was protecting the Honkai Furnace engine, and as for herself...

"Bronya, you want to go help, right? Then go quickly. Don't worry about Teacher Himeko. I feel you should go check on Mei. After all, she's all alone there, and I'm a little worried about her."

Sensing the girl's emotions beside him, Shen Gonglin spoke up, saying that having her by his side was a waste of his fighting power. He knew that Bronya must also want to join the battle and help, so why should he accompany her? Shen Gonglin knew that whatever he did would be a burden, and he wouldn't want to cause trouble for others.

"... No need. Bronya has her own mission. Right now, Bronya needs to do is stay by Shen Gonglin's side."

After hesitating for a moment, Bronya still gave this answer: Shen Gonglin cannot be left alone in her current state. If something were to happen to her, she would never be able to forgive herself. So even though she desperately wanted to fight, she could not leave Shen Gonglin's side.

"What could possibly happen to me here, Bronya? Go on, I swear to the light, I will stay in a safe place and not move. Besides, I can't go anywhere like this, I can't see or hear anything. How could I go out and cause trouble like this? Go, go, I don't want you to regret it later. If Mei gets hurt, we won't have anyone to cook. Just thinking about it is terrifying."

Shen Gonglin squeezed Bronya's small hand. Her words appeared clearly on the electronic board in Shen Gonglin's hand. He wouldn't act recklessly. This infirmary was where he always stayed. As willful as he was, Shen Gonglin didn't want to cause trouble for others. In his current state, let alone participating in the war, not causing trouble for others was already the greatest help he could give. He would absolutely not act on his own before he recovered. He was serious about this.

"... Okay, I'll go check on Mei. Shen Gonglin, stay where you are and don't move. I'll bring you a cake when I get back."

Shen Gonglin 'Bronya words. She really wanted to check on Mei's condition. She couldn't bear to let Mei face those Honkai Beast alone. Shen Gonglin had said so, she trusted Shen Gonglin. It was only for a short while, so nothing should happen. The infirmary was safe, Shen Gonglin would be fine staying here.

"... I always feel like you're taking advantage of me. Come on, since we're going over there, I'll give you a buff. This is... um, this is a leg, right?"

Shen Gonglin's fingers groped and pressed against Bronya's leg. Bronya no longer needed the exoskeleton armor. Thanks to Shen Gonglin's long-term treatment, she could basically walk on her own two legs. However, she would need more treatment before she could use it for combat. In addition, she had just woken up from surgery and her body was still weak. Shen Gonglin in this state. So she needed to give her a stimulant with no side effects.

"Wait, wait a minute, that's... um..."

Bronya understood what Shen Gonglin was planning, but it was too late to stop her. Bronya had already changed back into her usual combat clothes; her HOMU pajamas were neatly folded and put away. Now she was wearing a short skirt. Shen Gonglin touched her thigh and started biting her. He usually bit her calf, so why was he biting her here? Before she could stop him, that familiar yet strange feeling rushed into Bronya's head. Shen Gonglin really giving her a buff? Why did Bronya feel like he had ulterior motives?

"The texture seems a little off... But it's okay, Bronya, this is enough for you to carry out high-intensity combat. Keep it up!"

Licking the blood from the corner of her mouth, Shen Gonglin nodded encouragingly to Bronya. As a buff master, she had done what she was supposed to do. Now it was up to this brave little girl to step up. There wasn't much else she could do right now. Anyone who wanted a buff on Helios could come, of course, only women. She couldn't do anything else. Brave little girl, go and create a miracle!

The drug stimulated Bronya's cells throughout her body via blood, similar to taking a stimulant. However, Shen Gonglin Jingu's stimulant had no side effects whatsoever; at most, it would make Bronya's legs a little weak. But this girl usually fought while riding her Heavy-duty Rabbit, so this was no big deal. His primary concern was addressing her post-operative weakness; other matters were not his concern.

"I... I really want to thank you..."

Slowly climbing down from the bed, Bronya glared at Shen Gonglin, panting slightly. Did he have no idea how powerful his bite was? And this time, it wasn't his calf but his thigh! The stimulation... was simply unparalleled. Struggling to suppress the urge to lie down next to Shen Gonglin and meow, Bronya used her strong willpower to walk out of the infirmary. This anger could only be vented on the battle. Where were the Honkai Beast? Where were the Schicksal Mechs? Bronya was going to take on ten of them!

Bronya is finally gone, so now I can finally do my own thing.

After Bronya left, Shen Gonglin's expression also became calm. What she felt in the command room earlier was not an illusion. With her brain damaged, her amnesia seemed to have produced some strange reactions. She vaguely remembered some things. Was it because of the changes caused by Honkai energy invading her brain? Anyway, she was bored now, so she might as well give it a try.

Subconsciously, she began to operate the Great Void Sword Qi taught by Fu Hua. This was originally a technique for manipulating Honkai energy. Although Fu Hua was a traitor, there was nothing wrong with this technique. Shen Gonglin had mastered it a long time ago, but this was the first time she had used it in her brain. Could Honkai energy be used for healing? This was a new topic, Shen Gonglin wanted to try it out.

Chapter 83 Unexpected

To prevent qi deviation, the Great Void Sword Qi does not cultivate true qi; it merely transforms the body into a channel for true qi. This was Fu Hua's teaching, which she called true qi. Shen Gonglin directly understood it as Honkai energy. After mastering sword heart and sword form, he could absorb Honkai energy from his surroundings. Shen Gonglin was born with an extraordinary resistance to Honkai energy. He once absorbed all the Honkai energy from Anna, who was on the verge of becoming Herrscher, without experiencing any discomfort. Therefore, he didn't need to worry about excessive Honkai energy affecting him. In his understanding, Honkai energy was a pure form of energy, and he was the one who controlled the energy, not the other way around.

He didn't know if this energy could be used to repair his brain. With some memories awakened, Shen Gonglin's understanding of Honkai energy deepened. He closed his eyes and began to guide the Honkai energy in the air to gather on his body. Now was the time to use the Great Void Sword Qi.

Shen Gonglin's talent is exceptional; in Fu Hua's words, it's practically unparalleled. He can cultivate solely through verbal instruction and literal understanding. His only deficiency is perseverance, a trait inherent to Shen Gonglin. Even after mastering all the Great Void Sword Qi, he's too lazy to think about its application, let alone gain a deeper understanding. But this time, concerning the recovery of his brain, Shen Gonglin finally takes it seriously. The surrounding Honkai energy transforms into blackish-purple threads that converge on his body, and under the refinement of the Taixu God Resonance, they turn into red light, transforming the Honkai energy into energy suitable for his body to absorb and beneficial to him. This doesn't seem too difficult.

The only problem is that there is too little Honkai energy in the air. After absorbing it for a while, Shen Gonglin opened her eyes helplessly. Her deep purple pupils were still dull. This amount of Honkai energy was not enough. It was obvious that if the concentration of Honkai energy in the air were high, humans would not be able to continue to survive. We had to think of a way. Where was the place with high Honkai energy?

Just as Shen Gonglin was pondering, a group of Temple-class Honkai Beast noticed the situation on his side. They were originally going to gather on the deck, but suddenly they discovered that Honkai energy was concentrating. These guys have an instinctive reaction to Honkai energy. They will spontaneously gather in places with high concentrations of Honkai energy, and the infirmary where Shen Gonglin was now was this concentration point!