I, Herrscher Slayer

"Hmph... That cotton candy vendor ran too fast. This young lady couldn't catch up. I'm so tired and hungry... Hey, Shen Gonglin, how do you have food? Where did you get the money?"

Dejectedly walking back, Kiana flopped onto the bench like Ge You. This girl ate a lot and was very active, so she was hungry now. As soon as she got hungry, her internal foraging system automatically kicked in. Kiana sniffed and smelled the burger next to Shen Gonglin. Moreover, this guy even had breadcrumbs on the corner of his mouth. What was going on? All the expenses were on her, so where did Shen Gonglin get the money?

"Don't worry about where it came from. Here, Kiana, have this."

Shen Gonglin liked to eat, but his appetite was usually small. After eating Himeko's burger, he was full. Since Kiana was back, wasting food was a bad thing, so he gave it to her.

...Moved. Shen Gonglin's actions made Kiana a little silent. She had just been thinking about buying herself a cotton candy and not letting Shen Gonglin have any, at most letting him lick the stick. But now, she hadn't bought one herself and instead benefited from him. Was she too narrow-minded?

"By the way, Kiana, I need to tell you something. Be very careful in this city. I just met a rather perverted woman. She said if I called her 'sister,' she'd let me have a bite of her burger. In the end, she even said I should call her 'darling'... Tsk, it was truly terrifying. If you encounter her, remember to stay far away. She ran off in that direction."

As Kiana started eating, Shen Gonglin suddenly remembered this. He felt it was necessary to tell Kiana. After all, this girl looked foolish, unlike his own intelligence. A simple "sister" was fine, but if she encountered other perverts, it would be too terrifying. Since they came out together, he had to take care of her.

Hearing this, Kiana, who was taking a big bite of the burger, stopped. She forcefully patted her chest to swallow the food in her mouth. The girl looked at the burger in her hand and then at the plastic bag on Shen Gonglin's side. Suddenly, she knew how this burger came about. She got a bite for calling out once. How many times had Shen Gonglin called out to get so much?

Was she overestimating him? This guy had no integrity at all. She wasn't eating anymore. The thought of Shen Gonglin obtaining the burger this way made Kiana lose all appetite. As the dignified young lady of the Kaslana family, how could she let herself rely on him to sell himself just to eat?

"If you know she's a pervert, why did you talk to her? Remember this: if you encounter people like that again, run away early. Don't make me worry about everything for you!"

Putting the half-eaten burger back into the plastic bag, Kiana pulled Shen Gonglin's hand and stood up from the bench. Were there really such terrifying perverts in this city? It seemed she still needed to pay more attention to Shen Gonglin. This time it was just calling "sister," but what if next time it became someone who gave money for a touch? This guy was clumsy, slow-witted, and a money-grubber. If that happened, he'd definitely be tricked. Since she brought him out, she had to take good care of him.

"Oh, I understand... But Kiana, where are we going now?"

Shen Gonglin nodded. Seeing Kiana pulling him and just walking forward, he asked curiously. What were they supposed to do now?

"Do I need to ask? We're going to get a room, of course."

Kiana replied as a matter of course, but Shen Gonglin fell silent. So, it wasn't just this city that had perverts; there was one right beside him. What kind of lewd words were these?

Chapter 60: No Danger

Looking at the elegantly decorated hotel in front of him, and then at the beautiful white-haired girl beside him, Shen Gonglin swallowed hard. He wasn't surprised by the exquisite decoration of the hotel. Shen Gonglin was completely thinking about getting a room with Kiana. This foolish girl didn't explain clearly, making Shen Gonglin agonize over how to refuse her all the way. It wasn't until just now that Shen Gonglin finally understood. Kiana's "getting a room" was just a literal meaning. This silly deer had no idea how ambiguous her words were, which made Shen Gonglin misunderstand.

"What's with that look? This is the best hotel I could find nearby. Are you saying you want to stay in those small inns? They look shady, and their hygiene might not even meet standards."

Kiana was very curious about Shen Gonglin's sidelong glance. She felt that the place she found was very good, much better than those dimly lit small inns. Since she was spending mission funds, Kiana was particularly generous. When traveling, how could she mistreat herself? Of course, she would rest wherever she felt comfortable.

"If possible, I'd rather stay in those small inns. At least the big sister at the entrance just now looked quite pleasing to the eye, although it was entirely due to makeup."

Shen Gonglin was quite curious about the inn just now. If Kiana hadn't grabbed his collar, Shen Gonglin might have really walked in. He felt like it was the door to a new world. Women were indeed obstacles on his path to becoming stronger. If Kiana hadn't stopped him, he would have already entered a new world.

"You idiot, behave yourself. Whether it's a mission or a trip, if conditions permit, you must stay in a proper place like this. Don't go to those strange places. Those places are very... very strange. Anyway, just follow this young lady obediently."

Kiana's face turned slightly red. Although she was a bit foolish, she had seen everything when she was wandering outside. Even if she hadn't seen it, she had heard of it. These things were not suitable to say too much to Shen Gonglin. Kiana forcefully changed the topic and pulled Shen Gonglin's hand towards the hotel counter. She couldn't corrupt Shen Gonglin.

"Hello, please help me book two deluxe rooms."

The girl's clear voice brought the dazed attendant back to reality. The attendant retracted her gaze from the TV, feeling a bit embarrassed for spacing out during work. When she saw Kiana's beautiful little face, even as a woman, she couldn't help but be stunned. This girl was indeed very beautiful. At this time, why would a young girl like her come to a hotel to book two rooms?

While she was wondering, the room attendant's gaze shifted to Shen Gonglin. Oh, perhaps it was a younger brother or something. These siblings were indeed more refined than herself. As for why she concluded he was a brother, first, Shen Gonglin looked younger than Kiana. Second, the way Kiana held his wrist was as casual as holding a plastic bag. If they were a couple, it would usually be the boy holding the girl's hand. Like them, they were either siblings or friends.

"Two deluxe rooms... I'm sorry, there's only one deluxe room left. The rest are standard rooms."

After checking on the computer, the attendant bowed apologetically to Kiana. There was indeed only one deluxe room left. This wasn't her trying to play matchmaker; if they weren't a couple, why would she? There were genuinely no vacant rooms.

"Ah, what should we do... Shen Gonglin, what do you think?"

Kiana was also very troubled by this. How could there be only one room left? It wasn't that this girl was so delicate that she only stayed in deluxe rooms. The problem was that having one deluxe room meant one of them had to stay in a standard room. If they both stayed in standard rooms, it would be fine, but if one enjoyed the deluxe room, the other would definitely feel unbalanced. She was the leader of this mission, so she should be the one staying in the deluxe room.

Sharing joys and hardships, with joys coming first and hardships second.

"Then I'll take the deluxe room. Kiana, sleep well tonight and don't wander around."

Unexpectedly, Shen Gonglin wasn't reserved at all. Kiana had expected him to be a bit reserved so she could then reluctantly agree. But this guy was completely unapologetic. Why did he look so righteous? She was a girl, so what was wrong with letting the girl stay in a better room?

"Why should you stay in the deluxe room? Everything on this trip is under my command. You'll stay in a standard room, and the deluxe room is mine!"

Kiana refused to back down. Wasn't it just about winning this argument? She couldn't back down to Shen Gonglin. She felt that if she backed down this time, she would have to back down many more times in the future. This wouldn't do. In front of Shen Gonglin, she always had to protect her own interests.

Thus, Shen Gonglin and Kiana started bickering by the counter. The room attendant looked hesitantly at the two people who were about to fight. These two were indeed not a couple; they felt more like sworn enemies, arguing until their faces turned red and their necks were thick over a room. Were they both children?

"Um, how about this? You two share a room, then you'll both have deluxe rooms?"

The room attendant said tentatively. Although her commission would be slightly less this way, letting them continue arguing would be endless. Why argue? They could just share a room. Anyway, deluxe rooms had big beds, which were more than enough for the two of them.

What kind of idea was this? She was a boy, and sharing a room with Kiana was inappropriate. Didn't this young lady misunderstand something? Shen Gonglin felt it was very abnormal, and he believed Kiana wouldn't agree either.

"Eh, that's right. We can just share a room. Honestly, why didn't this young lady think of such a great idea?"

Unexpectedly, Kiana's reaction was beyond Shen Gonglin's expectation. The girl clapped her hands in realization. That's right, there was such a way. Since she and Shen Gonglin were arguing endlessly, why not just share a room? This was true sharing of joys and hardships.

"Wait, wait a minute, Kiana, don't you feel anything is wrong? I'm a boy, and sharing a room with you, don't you care? Don't you think this is a bit strange?"

Seeing that the attendant was already preparing to open the room, Shen Gonglin quickly spoke. Why did they both look like this was normal? What was going on?

This made him seem strange.

Strange?

Kiana and the room attendant looked at Shen Gonglin in confusion. After a moment, they understood what Shen Gonglin meant, and then both of them showed a strange smile.

"It's okay, it's okay. If it were another man, it might be a bit strange, but if it's you, there's absolutely no need for that."

Patting Shen Gonglin on the shoulder, Kiana and the room attendant said in unison. Shen Gonglin's brow twitched fiercely. What did this mean? Did he look so harmless?

Believe it or not, I'll make you doubt your life!

Chapter 61: Because You're Immature, You're Dangerous

"Wow, this room is great! Definitely worth the price. Oh, this soft, big bed, I've missed you so much~"

Opening the door and entering the room, Kiana immediately spotted the large bed in the suite. She joyfully ran over and threw herself onto it. Outside the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows was a beautiful night view. Kiana felt the room suited her tastes perfectly; it was much more luxurious than the dorms at St. Freya Academy. When you go out, you have to enjoy yourself!

Heh, watching Kiana roll around on the bed, Shen Gonglin let out a cold laugh. Unlike Kiana, who was in a great mood, he felt like his psyche had suffered severe trauma. Kiana's earlier conversation with the attendant had deeply hurt him. What did she mean, "if it were me, there would be absolutely no problem"? Did he look that harmless?

Impossible. Kiana had been dealt with by him before. Why did they all think that way?

Resting his chin on his hand, Shen Gonglin fell into thought. The only conclusion he could draw was that they were all crazy. It was absolutely dangerous for a boy and a girl to stay in the same room when traveling. Absolutely!

"What are you spacing out for? Come here quickly, let's watch some TV. I'll take a bath first, then it's your turn. I'm so tired after walking all day."

After rolling on the bed to vent her excitement from traveling, Kiana figured she could watch TV until whenever she wanted since Mei wasn't there. Plus, staying in the same room as Shen Gonglin did make her a little excited. But after the excitement passed, Kiana noticed Shen Gonglin's state was off. It was supposed to be a happy and enjoyable trip, so why did Shen Gonglin look so downcast?

"Kiana, don't rush to take a bath. I want to ask you something."

Unable to figure it out, Shen Gonglin pulled Kiana's arm and drew her back to the bed. He took off his slippers, sat cross-legged on the bed, and looked serious. Kiana, on the other hand, carelessly flopped onto the bed. Her unguarded demeanor made Shen Gonglin feel even more uncomfortable, as if she didn't take him seriously at all. This shouldn't be how she treated him.

"Hm? What's up? Ask away, it's on me, this lady."

Kiana patted her chest. Shen Gonglin hesitated for a long time before finally speaking. He pointed to his face and asked with great confusion.

"Kiana, does my face really look harmless? Does it have no intimidating presence at all? Do you guys even see me as a guy?"

Yes, this was indeed the problem. Shen Gonglin had wanted to ask since they arrived at the hotel. Kiana showed no resistance to staying in the same room as him, and the attendant had the same attitude. It was as if he would never do anything out of line. This trust felt nice, but Shen Gonglin felt like his masculinity was being doubted. Did they really think he wouldn't do anything terrible?

Shen Gonglin was capable of causing a fatality.

"Eh, what kind of question is that? Of course, I see you as a guy. Although, if you wore girl's clothes, you'd probably be very cute too."

Rolling around on the bed, Kiana lay down, tilted her head back, and looked at Shen Gonglin. What kind of question was this? Kiana knew Shen Gonglin's "lethality" all too well. She couldn't even count how many times he'd taken advantage of her these past few days. He hadn't even spared her on the plane today... Wait a minute. Even with all that, why didn't she feel scared at all?

As soon as Shen Gonglin brought up the question, Kiana also felt something was wrong. She almost had her chest squeezed swollen by Shen Gonglin today, so why were they still sharing a room? If it was about a girl's modesty, she had that too. But for some reason, it felt like it happened naturally. If Shen Gonglin hadn't suddenly brought it up, she wouldn't have even thought about it. This question was very suspicious. Kiana sat up, propped her chin on her hand, and pondered. Why was this happening?

"...The latter half of that sentence was unnecessary!"

Shen Gonglin slammed the bed in protest. "Just talk properly. Why is this girl bringing that up again? I must make Kiana buy me some clothes tomorrow. I'm still wearing hers, and it's not cute at all!"

"I get it! Shen Gonglin, it's really because of your looks. You don't look mature at all. You look like a completely harmless child, which is why people get that illusion that nothing will happen and it's absolutely safe."

Kiana, after deep thought, reached her conclusion. She suddenly slapped the bed, revealing the crux of the problem. Yes, it was for this reason. Shen Gonglin wasn't old, and coupled with his youthful face, his deep purple eyes, fair skin, and bright eyes, it was clear he wasn't a bad person. Even she, who knew Shen Gonglin's true nature, would occasionally forget. What about others who didn't know what Shen Gonglin had done? It must be for this reason that they subconsciously felt Shen Gonglin would never do anything out of line.

A word of enlightenment struck Shen Gonglin like lightning. He looked at Kiana in shock. How could such an accurate conclusion come from Kiana's mouth? Was her usual silly demeanor all an act? No way. She had solved a problem he couldn't figure out.

Doesn't that make me look even dumber than her?

"Heh heh, so Shen Gonglin, if you want to change this situation, you need to mature quickly."

Patting Shen Gonglin on the shoulder, Kiana hummed a little tune and walked into the bathroom. This blow to Shen Gonglin's ego made her incredibly happy. He was just an immature little brat; she was much more mature than him.

"They really did leave bruises... That idiot. He looks so harmless, but his hands are really rough."

Closing the bathroom door, Kiana turned on the water heater and took off her clothes. Looking at the finger marks on her fair skin, she felt a pang of heartache. Shen Gonglin's innocent and harmless appearance was just a facade; the finger marks on her chest were irrefutable proof. It was a shame she couldn't show them to anyone. She hoped a hot bath would help them heal quickly, otherwise, seeing them would feel like a loss.

Stepping into the bathtub, Kiana sat in the water and blew bubbles. Shen Gonglin's question had indeed touched a nerve. Why wasn't she resistant to staying in the same room as him? It was understandable that the attendant didn't know Shen Gonglin, but she knew his actions all too well. Not just on the plane, but also what happened at St. Freya Academy before. But why?

Why, even after he took so many liberties, didn't she care at all... No, she did care a little... Just a little.

Chapter 62: Reliving Old Dreams

Is it because I'm not mature enough?

Shen Gonglin suddenly understood. Kiana's words made sense. If he had a mature aura and looked dangerous, neither she nor the attendant would have reacted like that. Shen Gonglin turned to look in the mirror, but when he saw his reflection, he felt helpless. Even knowing this, it was hard to change. He reached out and touched his face. This face didn't look like someone who would do bad things. The deception was too strong. Trying to change his image was bound to be difficult. That meant he could only change through his actions.

What should a mature person do in a situation like this, where he's sharing a room with a girl, and she's taking a bath... Shen Gonglin understood. This is what he should do.

"Kiana, open the door."

He walked to the bathroom door and pulled the handle. Didn't this girl say he wasn't mature and she wasn't afraid? If that were the case, why did she lock the door? Was it a case of "mouth says no, body says yes"? Shen Gonglin knocked on the door again. Since he had made up his mind, he had to act. It was clear what a mature man would do in this situation. According to the books, Kiana's reaction should be an invitation.

"Gulp gulp... Phew, Shen Gonglin, what is it?"

Kiana, soaking in the bathtub, was startled by Shen Gonglin's sudden voice. She choked on some bathwater and looked at the door in confusion. What was going on? Did Shen Gonglin have something urgent? Did he have to disturb her at a time like this? Didn't he know she was thinking about some very important issues?

"Just open the door, I need to come in," Shen Gonglin said matter-of-factly. Kiana had told him to mature, so now she had to help. There were no other opportunities, so he had to start with her. Isn't the mark of maturity being able to enter a bathroom with a member of the opposite sex without restraint?

Fu Hua did it that way, so she was very mature... Although her body was still young, Fu Hua was indeed very mature.

"...You mean for me, who is showering, to open the door and let you in? Shen Gonglin, how could you possibly think I would do something so idiotic? Do you really think I'm that stupid?"

As if shocked by Shen Gonglin's righteous tone, Kiana in the bathroom was silent for a moment before speaking again. The girl looked at the door in disbelief, as if she could see Shen Gonglin's expression through the wooden door. How was his brain wired? Did he really think she would open the door? How did he come to this conclusion? Kiana couldn't understand at all.

"Oh, you're showering? Then I won't bother you. I'll just go in myself."

Any lock was useless in front of Shen Gonglin. Since Kiana was busy, he would do it himself. Gripping the doorknob and applying a little force, the lock somehow opened. Shen Gonglin openly pushed the door open and walked in. The moment he entered, he saw Kiana in the steamy bathroom. The girl stared at Shen Gonglin at the doorway, dumbfounded. He actually came in!

So this was how Fu Hua felt when she barged into his bathroom that time. It didn't seem like a big deal. Could such behavior make someone mature? Shen Gonglin rested his chin on his hand and thought seriously. He didn't feel any sense of growth. Was something wrong?

"Kiana, do I seem any more mature... Ouch! What are you doing? Let's talk properly... Don't hit me."

If you don't know, ask. Shen Gonglin stepped forward and spoke to Kiana. As he moved, the stunned Kiana reacted. The girl's fair face instantly turned bright red, and an astonishing heat spread from her cheeks to her entire body. Shen Gonglin dared to come closer!

From his current angle, he shouldn't be able to see much, but if he walked closer, she would be completely exposed. Kiana picked up the rubber duck in the water and threw it at Shen Gonglin. She was skilled at this kind of ranged attack. The rubber duck hit Shen Gonglin's head accurately, followed by shower gel, soap, a towel... In short, Kiana threw everything she could reach. At first, it was fine; the rubber duck and towel didn't have much impact, but when Kiana picked up a cabinet from the corner, Shen Gonglin started to panic. The price of maturity was too high!

If it had to be this way, he'd rather remain immature.

Turning to escape, Shen Gonglin, in his panic, ran headfirst into the doorframe. To Kiana's dumbfounded expression, Shen Gonglin swayed and collapsed at the bathroom door. What was going on? Could he really knock himself out?

I can't believe this. "Mature"? Does Shen Gonglin have anything to do with that word? After hesitating for a long time, Kiana wrapped herself in a bath towel and climbed out of the bathtub. That guy was really hard on himself; he didn't hold back at all with that collision. A normal person wouldn't have the slightest idea what he was thinking. Well, she'd have to clean up this mess herself.

Kiana sighed. She nudged Shen Gonglin on the floor with her foot. Realizing he was completely unconscious, the girl helplessly helped him up. Who else was there? What a failure as a pervert. Was he doing this brainless thing just to make himself seem dangerous?

Honestly, such behavior did give Shen Gonglin a little bit of danger. Kiana admitted she had underestimated him before. Living with him was indeed a little dangerous, but this level of danger... she could just ignore it.

Looking at the idiot she had knocked unconscious, Kiana tossed Shen Gonglin onto the soft, large bed. The girl then threw herself onto it. Shen Gonglin was indeed cuter when he was unconscious. Why aim for maturity? Isn't it fine like this? When Shen Gonglin was unconscious before, Kiana often took care of him like this, and ended up in bed with him. Now that he was awake, he would only bully her. This time, Kiana finally seized the opportunity. It was time to relive those feelings!

Don't think only girls are in danger when they live together. Kiana's actions told everyone that boys should be careful too. The eldest daughter of the Kaslana family turned on the TV and leaned against Shen Gonglin, watching comfortably. This was enjoyment. She had taken care of him like this when he was unconscious. This could be considered reliving the past.

Chapter 63: Nightlife

After an unknown amount of time, Shen Gonglin, lying on the bed, finally frowned and slowly opened his eyes. He stared blankly at the ceiling. In the flickering light of the television, just looking at the ceiling made him imagine an entire horror movie. It was an unfamiliar ceiling... Where was this? Who was he?

After spacing out for a while, Shen Gonglin finally overcame his morning grogginess. He tried to sit up, but the heavy weight on his body prevented even this simple action. Shen Gonglin looked down. In the dim light of the TV, he saw the white-haired girl sleeping on his stomach. What was going on? It was... Kiana.

The eldest daughter of the Kaslana family was sleeping soundly. The girl had fallen asleep while watching TV on Shen Gonglin. Shen Gonglin's soft stomach was the best pillow for her. No wonder Shen Gonglin woke up in the middle of the night. It's uncomfortable to have such a heavy person resting their head on your stomach. He wondered how couples managed to sleep embracing each other all night. But perhaps because he and Kiana weren't a couple, they couldn't grasp that feeling.

Shen Gonglin tried to push Kiana's head away and sat up, recalling what had happened before. He remembered going to prove his dangerousness, and then he inexplicably passed out. Now it seemed Kiana had pulled him into the bed after her bath... It seemed the bathroom was indeed a dangerous place. Anyone who tried to force their way in would be unlucky. Last time Fu Hua barged into his bathroom, she ended up face-planting. Now he had barged into Kiana's bathroom and inexplicably passed out. How miserable.

Speaking of which, Kiana still didn't take him seriously. She was lying with him so casually. Did she still think he wasn't dangerous?

Realizing this, Shen Gonglin became melancholic again. It seemed this was a long and arduous journey. One day, he would make these ignorant women realize that even he could be dangerous!

Thinking this fiercely, Shen Gonglin felt much better. Then he cast his sinful gaze upon Kiana. Let this girl see how beastly he could be. She brought it upon herself anyway. She only booked one room. Let me tell you, this is karma.

He flipped over and propped himself up above Kiana. But as he was about to act, Shen Gonglin's expression became complicated. The girl was sleeping sprawled out like a starfish, completely lacking the grace of a young lady. Moreover, she snored while sleeping. Apart from her face and figure, she didn't seem like a girl at all. Was he being too desperate?

This was Shen Gonglin nitpicking. The slight snuffle from his mouth became snoring. Kiana was usually a quiet sleeper. Her current state was entirely due to her sleeping position.

Shen Gonglin looked at the sleeping Kiana with a complex expression. How could a person be attracted to a monkey? He felt that if he made a move on Kiana now, he would lose. Besides, if he moved, she would definitely wake up. She would then carry the label of a scumbag who made a move on a sleeping girl. Although Shen Gonglin wanted to become mature, he didn't want to become a pervert.