Chapter 166

This would definitely be a regret if Shen Gonglin wasn't here, but thankfully, he is still here.

The attack just now missed the Herrscher, so it couldn't have hit Shen Gonglin either. At this moment, he no longer had the characteristics of the Herrscher of the Void. In order to prevent her from using spatial power to escape, Shen Gonglin had overused his Herrscher Authority and was now temporarily unable to use them. He appeared behind Himeko at some point, and Shen Gonglin put one arm around Himeko's waist, letting her lean against him. The Valkyrie was exhausted and could only lean limply against his shoulder. He would do what Himeko hadn't finished.

Taking the reagent from Himeko's hand, Rin stepped forward Himeko hadn't had time to inject it into the Herrscher earlier, so it seemed this was Himeko's trump card. While the space was still lingering, she couldn't let this opportunity slip by. Shen Gonglin stepped forward, and the God-Slaying Spear, loaded with Tesla's research, accurately pierced the Herrscher's neck. Now, there shouldn't be any problems, right?

"This... this should solve the problem..."

Leaning against Shen Gonglin, Himeko, her clothes tattered and her armor torn, watched the Herrscher Himeko there, panting. As the God-Slaying Spear was injected, the Herrscher let out a violent scream. Although she felt sorry for her, it was necessary. Kiana should be back soon.

"... I feel like you've raised another flag, and your body... are you alright?"

Shen Gonglin touched Himeko's arm, speechless. Her porcelain-like skin was now covered with cracks, and Honkai energy was emanating from the wounds. It looked terrible.

"Hmm... it feels pretty serious, but it shouldn't affect having children. Besides, you're here. Come on, give me a bite."

She even had the leisure to joke around, as if this injured body wasn't her own. The pain made Himeko gasp, but her face remained relaxed. The Valkyrie brushed aside the red hair by her neck to show off her beautiful neck to Shen Gonglin. The Valkyrie started to get a little nervous. She was finally going to experience that feeling again. She was ready!

"I'm not a panacea, really... I have to pay for it."

Swallowing hard, Shen Gonglin leaned closer, muttering to herself. Himeko closed her eyes and bit her lip, but the sound still escaped her lips uncontrollably. This feeling... who the hell said this wasn't a panacea? Shen Gonglin is just too good.

Chapter 164 I Will Be Back

"Do you... think I'm dead?!"

He injected his own blood into Himeko's body. The blood, which was highly adaptable to Honkai energy, quickly absorbed the disordered Honkai energy within Himeko's body and transformed it into normal power to feed back to her body. Himeko let out a soft moan that she couldn't suppress. Although Shen Gonglin's blood was very useful, the side effects were also unusually severe. The Valkyrie was completely exhausted and no longer had the ability to fight. But just then, a voice filled with suppressed anger rang out from the other side. "Herrscher, why are you still here?"

Why are you still here?

Shen Gonglin turned around in surprise. So it was because of the flag that the God-Slaying Spear was indeed working. The Honkai energy on the Herrscher Honkai energy rapidly dissipating, and the transformation from Herrscher to human was taking place in her body. However, the Herrscher's personality still didn't seem to have switched to Kiana. She stood up unsteadily. She hadn't lost yet! Not yet!

"Why am I not here...? Did you think I was dead?!"

Unable to use her Herrscher of the Void abilities, the Herrscher staggered over like a girl dumped by a scumbag. If she couldn't use her powers, she'd use her fists. She raised her head, her golden eyes filled with defiance.

Shen Gonglin raised her hand and caught her arm. All three of them were on the verge of exhaustion. The Herrscher was struggling to withstand the effects of the God-Slaying Spear on her body. Himeko had lost all her fighting ability after being bitten by Shen Gonglin. Shen Gonglin had just replenished Himeko's blood and regained some strength, making her the strongest of the three at the moment. But how could they solve this situation?

"Himeko, who made that thing just now? It didn't seem to work very well. Do you know the molecular formula of that thing?"

Reaching out, Shen Gonglin grabbed the Herrscher 'Herrscher fist and lifted her hands to stop her from hitting him with her little fists. He frowned and looked at Himeko behind him. Could this be something made in some small workshop? The effect was compromised?

"It was Dr. Tesla who made it... I don't understand the molecular formula, but one of the ingredients is my blood... To be precise, it's my blood containing your blood components. Tesla said she went through a lot of trouble to separate my blood... I feel like I'm being rejected for no reason, it's so unfair."

Leaning against the gravel, breathing softly, Himeko explained to Shen Gonglin with flushed cheeks, "Tesla was so confident back then, so why did it turn out like this? Did something go wrong with the research? It shouldn't be like this. But Shen Gonglin is here now, he should have a solution."

"My blood? I understand. It's probably because it's been outside the body for too long, so the effect has diminished a lot. Plus, the concentration is too low. This problem is easy to solve."

Upon hearing this, Shen Gonglin understood. Although his blood was very useful, it would lose its activity and become ordinary type B blood if it was outside the body for a slightly longer period of time. This problem was easy to solve; all she had to do was inject her with more blood, just like she had done to Himeko earlier. Sigh, she bites people all the time; could she be catching some kind of disease? Shen Gonglin was forced into this situation.

"Humans, you... what do you want? Let go, let me go..."

She was still shouting some arrogant words, but in the blink of an eye, the Herrscher was pushed to the ground by Shen Gonglin. The once high and mighty queen instantly became a pitiful little girl being bullied. The Herrscher looked at Shen Gonglin in horror, wondering what he was trying to do now.

"Please stop talking nonsense, okay? Do you think I'd let go of you? It's like when someone's chasing you always yells 'Stop!'... Don't move, just once, just once this time, it really won't hurt at all."

Pulling the Herrscher's arm, the Herrscher, struggling with the God-Slaying Spear within her, had no strength to resist. So, under Himeko's subtle gaze, Shen Gonglin pressed the girl to the ground and made her lie face down. This was her student, huh? Look at all the lewd things he was saying. She hadn't taught him any of this; he was completely self-taught. What a gifted student!

I will exist within Kiana's spirit... but don't overthink it, I'll still be watching you closely.

The teeth pierced the Herrscher's neck, and besides blood, something else was transmitted into her body by Shen Gonglin. Suddenly, a voice rang in her mind. Shen Gonglin's expression froze for a moment, then she showed a relieved look. Good, now she really wasn't worried at all. Kiana, come back soon.

"Ugh... Ahhhhhh!"

The concentration of Shen Gonglin's blood in her body increased, and the already thin components in the God-Slaying Spear were replenished. This reagent, which embodied the beliefs of countless people, finally played its role. The Herrscher let out a painful wail. It was all the fault of the guy in her body. Even if she could only retreat now, she still had to give him a hard time!

Before her consciousness faded, the Herrscher, with strength she didn't know she possessed, reached out and cupped Shen Gonglin's cheeks. Her white teeth gnawed down at his neck. He bit her, and she would bite him back. This time, the Herrscher showed no mercy. Her hard teeth left a clear tooth mark on Shen Gonglin's neck. This was proof of her existence. This was her own mark, not Kiana's.

"You just wait and see, I'll be back!"

Having left her mark, the Herrscher glared hatefully at the face in front of her, which was writhing in pain and on the verge of tears, and declared that she had not lost yet and that she would definitely turn the tables in the next round.

Reluctantly leaving behind these words, the Herrscher closed her eyes and fell into a coma. At this moment, the Imaginary Space began to collapse. This space was originally maintained by the power of the Herrscher of the Void. Now that the power of both Herrscher had dissipated, the space no longer had a foundation to rely on. Shen Gonglin began to panic. What should she do now? She helped up the unconscious Kiana and turned to pull Himeko up. Neither of them could move. What should she do now? Shen Gonglin didn't understand this space. Who knew what would happen to them after it shattered?

"Quick, Himeko, come here quickly. I can't open a large spatial passage for long right now. This can only be used by two people at a time. You and Kiana go in first."

A halo formed in her eyes, Shen Gonglin entered an incomplete Herrscher state. This spatial passage could lead to the outside world. She could first transfer Kiana and Himeko out, and then figure out a way herself. It should work.

You're saying this can only be done by two people?

"Okay, hurry up, you and Kiana first..."

"Then get out of here! Besides charging forward, covering the rear is also my duty as a teacher!"

With a feeling of lightness, Himeko, who was already exhausted, somehow found the strength to push Shen Gonglin and the unconscious Kiana out. The Valkyrie, left in the Imaginary Space, closed her eyes wearily. She needed to get some sleep. Once she woke up, Shen Gonglin would probably rescue her, right?

No doubt about it, I just trust him.

Chapter 1 It's so good to have you here

That stupid, idiotic, and foolish female teacher—she's the epitome of someone who talks nonsense. No wonder Kiana is acting like this; it's all Himeko's fault. Despite being a seasoned Valkyrie, she's so unreliable. When I bring her back, I'll definitely hang her up and beat her a hundred or eighty times!

Emerging from the Imaginary Space, the original darkness had passed. Shen Gonglin felt a blur before her eyes and then saw a bright sky. It was dawn... Now that it was dawn, Shen Gonglin could see clearly. The space was in disarray. When she entered, she was near the Imaginary Space, but now Shen Gonglin could see nothing but the boundless sky. This situation was perfect for triggering her fear of heights.

Having suppressed her emotions throughout the battle, Shen Gonglin finally couldn't hold back any longer and let out a scream that could have resounded through the sky. The sound even startled Kiana, who was falling with her. The girl opened her eyes, her eyes, which were bluer than the sky, filled with confusion. She had no recollection of anything that had happened before. She only vaguely remembered that she seemed to have done a lot of outrageous things, and now that she was awake... without a doubt, it must have been this screaming guy next to her who had saved her.

I knew he could do it... But this is too noisy, it hurts my ears. How can Shen Gonglin, who is so small, have such a large lung capacity? He must be able to hold his breath for a long time when kissing, right?

Her mind was still reeling—otherwise, why would she be thinking such things?—and she didn't understand what had happened. The free-falling girl was in a state of panic, while Shen Gonglin kept screaming. Kiana, her mind unsettled, reached out and pulled Shen Gonglin towards her. The girl hugged him tightly, and Shen Gonglin's head finally settled down a little after resting firmly against her chest.

Sure enough, in this dangerous world, only the warm embrace of the girl could give Shen Gonglin a sense of security. Finally grasping at a lifeline, Shen Gonglin reached out and hugged Kiana tightly. Fortunately, she wasn't alone, and fortunately, Kiana was by her side.

It's so good to have you here.

This was also Kiana's thought. The moment she opened her eyes, she saw Shen Gonglin. She saw him in her eyes and thought about him. As long as he was there, she was not afraid of anything. Fortunately, he was there, and she would never be alone. No matter where she was, he was always by her side.

The two embraced tightly in mid-air, but even the highest altitudes eventually lead to a descent. Fortunately, below was a deep sea, and the two landed, splashing water everywhere. Shen Gonglin, who had just regained some stability, panicked again. Besides being afraid of the air, he was also afraid of water. He was a complete landlubber. This made things difficult for Kiana. The girl's mental state was already poor, and her consciousness had been suppressed. Now that she had finally regained control of her body, she was still weak. This landlubber was drowning and clung tightly to Kiana. He was such a terrible teammate.

The Valkyrie classes clearly taught skills like swimming and rock climbing, but this guy never paid attention in class. Was his attention focused on peeking at Mei's swimsuit during swimming class?

As a slacker, Kiana finally found an opportunity to complain about Shen Gonglin, the academic genius. Although she and Shen Gonglin squatted together to peek at Mei during swimming lessons, that was because Mei could swim. If she had known this day would come, she would have forced Shen Gonglin to learn to swim, even if it meant beating her. It would be too stupid for her to drown because she couldn't swim after escaping such a great danger.

Kiana used all her strength to free her arms from Shen Gonglin's grasp. Holding her breath, she dragged him to the surface. Looking at the endless sea, Kiana almost cried. Well, this is the time to test her physical strength. She had entrusted everything to Shen Gonglin before, and now it was time for her to try. It's just swimming, right? Let's see how she carries Shen Gonglin across the Pacific Ocean!

"Hold me tight... I didn't mean hold me there... Fine, whatever makes you happy, but even if you hold me tight, you can't let go... I only have one request, just hold me and don't pinch me... Now, it's my turn!"

This is really tough on Kiana. Her body was under the control of the Shen Gonglin Herrscher of the Void she was bitten by Rin, but she has to bear the aftereffects of exhaustion. Fortunately, she is in the cold water, otherwise she would definitely not be able to stay calm. This should be considered... the best situation right now?

Kiana tried to reason with Shen Gonglin, but Shen Gonglin, tormented by both his fear of heights and water, was clearly in a state of inability to communicate. Kiana could only let him be. Anyway, she liked him, and he didn't care how he treated her. It was just that Kiana would be happier if the situation were different. The girl sighed, but there was nothing to complain about. To live a better life was the belief that someone had given her. When she saw her again, she had to show her how well she was doing. This was her wish, and it was also her wish. Thinking of this, Kiana suddenly felt her strength return.

Shen Gonglin looks like the type who can't handle hardship in the future. She might have to go out and make a living to support her family after defeating the Honkai. Since she's not smart, she'll probably only be able to do manual labor. So she should start preparing for the future now. Whether it's carrying sandbags or moving cement, she needs a strong body. Shen Gonglin can't do it, so she has to do it herself. She has to shoulder the burden of life herself.

For some reason, this future life, which should have been a source of sadness, gave Kiana endless motivation. Life is about carrying burdens and moving forward. If she wanted Shen Gonglin to live a better life, then this was how it should be. Kiana wouldn't be happy to hand over this burden to someone else. This is her responsibility, and no one can take it away from her!

"Sigh, I wish you were a little uglier. What's the point of being so good-looking? Do you know how many enemies you've made for me? I can tolerate Mei, and I'll pretend I didn't see Bronya, but what about Himeko? And the Second-hand Scientist from Anti-Entropy... I hope she doesn't have her period yet? If she does, I really don't know whether I should call her 'older sister' or 'auntie'. And those two S-rank Valkyrie at headquarters... Shen Gonglin, how about I just drown you and then commit suicide with you?"

Kiana grew angrier the more she thought about it. She turned around and glanced at the unconscious Shen Gonglin. Although she liked her a lot, she still found her incredibly awful!

Chapter Two: Durandal Collapses

"Headmaster, we still haven't found any trace of the Herrscher. Major Himeko's communication equipment has no signal, and neither does Shen Gonglin's... The gathered Honkai energy is dissipating. Data indicates that the Herrscher has retreated. We request further instructions."

On the Hyperion, Bronya gave this report: because the Herrscher had dragged them into the Imaginary Space, all the strategies and plans they had prepared were useless, and they didn't know the specifics of the situation. However, the decreasing number of Honkai Beast and the stabilizing Honkai energy indicated that things seemed to have come to an end. The Herrscher was nowhere to be found, and Shen Gonglin and Himeko were missing. This was the current situation.

"No news is good news. We can tell from the fact that the Schicksal forces are gradually closing in. The Herrscher's problem should have been resolved by Shen Gonglin. As for where he is now... we can't wait here any longer. Bronya, Mei, prepare to break out. It would be terrible if we were surrounded by the Schicksal forces."

Theresa calmly issued the order. As the supreme commander here, she could not act impulsively. This was based on her trust in him and the conclusion drawn after analyzing the current situation. The Honkai energy had stabilized, and the fact that Shen Gonglin and Himeko had not yet appeared proved that they had either encountered other circumstances or had already left this airspace. Only by breaking through could they arrange the next steps. If they were captured, they would be unable to do anything.

"Yes!"

As the backbone of the group, Theresa's arrangement was accepted by everyone. Mei glanced at the bright and peaceful sky outside the window and said, "Shen Gonglin, you have to be alright."

"Since you're going to retreat, then go back to our Anti-Entropy branch. I think you probably can't go back to the Far East Branch now, you traitors... we're all traitors now."

Tesla took a moment to scoff. They were originally rebels against Schicksal, and now Theresa and the others are too. Schicksal is trash, utterly useless.

"Alright, Bronya, let's start the retreat as Dr. Tesla suggested. Once everything is arranged, we'll use various channels to find information about Shen Gonglin and the others. Now, hurry up and get everyone moving."

The Hyperion began its retreat. The Schicksal forces that were surrounding them had already disappeared before Hyperion even arrived. All the Valkyrie units at headquarters had followed orders to stay away from the combat zone, so Theresa and the others were retreating very smoothly. Durandal frowned and remained silent as she looked at the message from her Immortal Blade.

"Your Excellency, K423 and the prototype of the God-Slaying Armor are missing, as is Shen Gonglin. The Hyperion has now broken through the encirclement."

Durandal turned back to report to the man who came out of the medical pod. Despite his injuries, the man remained calm and nonchalant, as if everything was under his control. Even Durandal felt she couldn't see through him. That's why she stopped Shen Gonglin from attacking Otto. Who knows what other tricks he might have up his sleeve?

"Let her be. It seems my lovely granddaughter hasn't quite gotten over her rebellious phase yet. But it's alright. Although things have deviated a bit from the plan, the general direction is still correct... Next, Theresa will probably ally with Anti-Entropy. Also, that woman's situation is bothering me. Although she seems to be dead, she is indeed an uncertain factor. The power of the feather, the Eighth Divine Key, Feather Dust, it seems to still hold secrets I don't know about. Durandal, what's the current arrangement for Fu Hua's body?"

The injuries inflicted by the previous attack by the Shen Gonglin Great Void Sword God, have not yet healed. Otto pressed his head, a look of pain flashing across his face. This attack was more damaging to the mind than the physical one. There are still many things to deal with, and everything needs to be arranged properly.

"Rita has placed her in the medical pod. After treatment, her condition has stabilized, but she is not showing any signs of consciousness. The specific situation is still unclear and will take time."

She also reported on Fu Hua's condition. This was the only thing she could do for Shen Gonglin and Fu Hua. She hoped that everything was alright, but there was indeed no consciousness left in her body. Logically speaking, Fu Hua should have completely disappeared from the scene. However, Durandal was unwilling to believe that she would die like this. In Durandal's heart, there were still many things about Fu Hua that she couldn't understand.

"Okay, I understand. We'll arrange it as you wish. During this period, you will be in charge of all matters Schicksal."

Otto lay back down in the medical pod without saying much. He didn't give any instructions regarding Rita's previous hostile reaction. If he punished Rita now, Durandal probably wouldn't obey. Oh well, it was just some harmless little emotion. Since she was human, she couldn't be completely turned into a real machine. Rita's reaction was within his expectations.

As expected of Shen Gonglin, her ability to use emotions is even better than mine. But this also proves my judgment: emotions are the most powerful weapon that humans possess. As long as I master this, I can do anything!

"Yes."

Durandal nodded, turned, and left the room. Acting as bishop and controlling the entire Schicksal was no difficult task for her. Since he had entrusted her with this responsibility, she couldn't linger here. Although the Herrscher's problem had been resolved, the most complicated matters were yet to come. The Herrscher had fallen into a deep sleep, but the Honkai she had caused had irreversible consequences worldwide. Disaster reports were coming in from all over the world; she'd heard that a small island had been swallowed by a tsunami triggered by Honkai energy. Such phenomena were countless, and these were all things she had to deal with.

Durandal felt a headache coming on just thinking about all this troublesome stuff. She could have asked Rita to help her deal with it before, but now it seemed impossible. The maid was still sulking because of what happened before. The usually well-behaved maid had been turned into this Shen Gonglin. She would have to go over and coax her later... What a mess.

Durandal sighed deeply, as if it were her own fault. The more she thought about it, the more depressed she became. Rita must be very important to him now, while she herself was probably at the bottom of the mud. This was a complete disaster. But what could she do? Durandal was helpless. She could be out of her mind, but she couldn't.

Chapter Three: Cry

On a deserted beach, two figures, like dead fish, lay motionless on the sand. The rising and falling waves washed over Shen Gonglin and Kiana, but the two unconscious individuals showed no reaction. Shen Gonglin had fainted from the shock of the height and the sea, while Kiana, having carried heavy loads for a day and a night, was completely exhausted. After dragging Shen Gonglin onto the beach, she had no strength left. The girl fell asleep as soon as she relaxed; she was utterly utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally.

"I'm so... so hungry..."

After an unknown amount of time, Shen Gonglin slowly opened his eyes. He stared blankly at the azure sky for a long while before his mind finally cleared. The low blood pressure he experienced upon waking left his mind blank until his stomach rumbled, bringing him back to his senses. Where was he? He was so hungry... Hey, isn't that Kiana?

Shen Gonglin looked around blankly, and only then did he notice Kiana lying on the side. The girl's white hair was spread out and she was lying quietly on the beach. The girl was indeed beautiful when she was quiet, and her white hair looked much better when it was spread out than when it was braided. Fragmented memories gradually formed a series of images. It was Kiana who had saved him. She had swum for so long. It must have been hard for her.

Gently stroking her cheek, Shen Gonglin looked at the girl lying on the ground with a pang of heartache. She must be exhausted right now... Then this heartless guy started pushing Kiana's shoulders and shaking her body to wake her up. Although she should sleep a little longer in this situation, he had something he needed to figure out right now: was she Herrscher or Kiana? He had to find out.

Also, Shen Gonglin was hungry. He hadn't eaten in a long time. If we follow the typical male protagonist template, he should be catching a pheasant and having a barbecue right now. He could not only eat it himself but also show Kiana how amazing he is. That's how it's written in the novel. But unfortunately, Shen Gonglin doesn't have that skill. He was hungry, so he could only wake Kiana up and ask her to come up with a solution. Kiana was right before, this guy is just spoiled. He'll have to rely on her to support the family in the future.

"Kiana, Kiana, wake up! I'm so hungry... No, are you alright? Wake up..."

Being in the water was really bad; the tide seemed to be rising. Luckily, she had woken up early from hunger, otherwise it would have been terrible to drown without realizing it. Shen Gonglin pulled Kiana by the arm and dragged her a little towards the beach. He patted Kiana's face, trying to wake her up. The girl, who was mentally and physically exhausted after swimming for a day and a night, opened her blue eyes with a slight frown. When Shen Gonglin saw those eyes, he was finally relieved.

He was genuinely afraid that if she opened her eyes with a golden halo, what would happen? Thankfully, it was Kiana. It's so strange, even though it's just a difference in eye color, she looks a bit silly now, completely different from the majestic queen she was before.

"You're awake! I'm so hungry... Wait, do you feel anything wrong with your body? Are you alright?"

With Kiana's help, Shen Gonglin hadn't lost much energy from being carried by Kiana while swimming. He felt like he was asleep as the girl carried him. Now, he was just starving. People need food to survive; you get hungry if you don't eat. Back in St. Freya, Mei and the Class President were in charge of these things. You only realize how much you appreciate something when you lose it. Now, Shen Gonglin was already missing them a little.

"... Actually, you only called me because you were hungry, right? Honestly, you should be a little more understanding of me. I've been carrying you around for so long... Now I just want to lie down."

Kiana struggled to turn over and lay flat on the beach, gazing at the azure sky. She had been tense for so long, and now was the most relaxed she had been in days... She didn't want to think about anything; she just wanted to clear her mind. But as soon as she closed her eyes, the sounds of gunfire, wailing, explosions, and sorrow rushed into her head. What had she done when the Herrscher possessed her body? If she had tried harder, if she had persevered a little longer, would the outcome have been different?

I'm really so useless.

The girl raised her arm to shield her eyes, and tears glistened on her fair skin. At that moment, Shen Gonglin reached out and gently placed her hand on Kiana's head. Her slightly cool hand gently pressed on Kiana's head, and the turbulent thoughts that had been surging before seemed to be completely cleared away in an instant. Although her hand was cold, Kiana could only feel warmth.

"You've already tried your best. This is something only you can do. Even if you don't believe in yourself, you should believe in Himeko. I heard it with my own ears. You are her best student... well, the best student besides me."

Despite her rumbling stomach, Shen Gonglin knew what she should do. It was quite rare for someone whose emotional intelligence had been sealed for so long to say something like that. Kiana had indeed tried her best. Unlike herself, Kiana didn't have that almost unfair constitution. That other consciousness and Honkai energy were constantly harassing her body and will. But Kiana had herself. Since she was by Kiana's side, these problems would no longer be problems.

"Idiot, you fool... that last sentence was superfluous!"

In the girl's eyes, Shen Gonglin was like a light shining in the darkness. Her not-so-tall figure gave her an endless sense of security. Even though she was like this, there were people in this world who thought she was good, who needed her, and who were willing to give everything for her. This feeling filled Kiana's heart with happiness. The feeling of being overwhelmed by this feeling was so wonderful. Her tense heart finally had a chance to vent. The girl buried her face in Shen Gonglin's arms and cried loudly. Finally, she had a place to cry.

She has everything that others have.

"What's wrong? I didn't do anything to upset you, so why are you crying again... It's okay to cry, but don't rub your tears on me... Tears are fine, but don't have a runny nose. Also, you'd better only cry for a little while, okay? I'm hungry. After you're done crying, you'll have to take me to find something to eat. I feel like I've worked really hard this time, so you have to reward me properly."

Gently patting Kiana's back, Shen Gonglin kept nagging, saying, "She's still just a little girl, unlike me. Look at me, I haven't even cried."

Chapter 4 Kiana Doesn't Want to Go Home

"Goodness, Kiana, you're really something. My clothes are soaked through, not a drop of water, just tears. Look, look, my clothes are completely ruined. You have to pay for them."

After a long while, Kiana finally stopped crying, and Shen Gonglin woke up from his drowsiness. He had just acted as a human body pillow. Of course, Kiana didn't know that he had almost fallen asleep. In her mind, Shen Gonglin was unusually considerate and had been comforting her the whole time. Shen Gonglin woke up just before she stopped crying. He gently released the girl from wringing out his clothes, which were completely soaked. The weather was alright during the day, but she might catch a cold at night.

"Oh, everywhere are my tears! It's seawater, we just swam up from the sea, it's all seawater!"