Chapter 167

This guy is making fun of me again. The girl, her eyes still red from crying, tried to clear herself up. She hadn't cried that much; if she had, she would be dehydrated by now. And why should she pay for his clothes? Even the clothes he's wearing now are hers; she didn't ask him for any money.

"Alright, alright, whatever you say. So what do we do now? Find a place to contact the Hyperion, we should at least let them know we're safe, and then find a place to have a big meal... What's wrong? Don't you want to eat?"

After twisting the corner of his clothes and realizing it wouldn't do much good, Shen Gonglin gave up. He walked towards the shore, a place sparsely populated and obviously devoid of food. Who knew when he would be able to contact Mei and the others? Rin wasn't Shen Gonglin, but his wilderness survival skills were practically nonexistent. He couldn't possibly survive in a place like this; he was the epitome of a pampered child.

However, before Shen Gonglin could take two steps, Kiana reached out and grabbed his sleeve from behind. The girl lowered her head and stopped Shen Gonglin. If she were to go back, what identity should she take now? Kiana? K423? Or, the vessel of the Herrscher of the Void could go out of control at any moment?

Therefore, she cannot go back. Going back would only bring disaster to them. Kiana only realized how terrifying she was after experiencing it firsthand. This time, she had just happened to regain control of her body, but as time goes by, who knows when she will make a comeback? So, she cannot go back.

"Shen Gonglin ... I can't go back. I can feel that the Herrscher personality hasn't given up. She's been trying to regain control of her body. If I go back like this, it will only be a disaster. I'm not confident that I can defeat her, so... we can't go back. We can't go back to Mei and Auntie."

Making this decision was difficult. Kiana longed to go back and stay by their side forever, but as Himeko said, those beautiful everyday moments would be gone forever. You only know how to cherish something when you lose it. But Kiana knew this was the right choice. She couldn't go back until she could find a way and make amends for her mistakes.

"... Oh, then I'll go back first? How about we keep in touch via the message in a bottle?"

Shen Gonglin hesitated for a moment. Kiana was right, and he could understand Kiana's feelings. Not everyone was as carefree as him. He respected Kiana's choice, but he should go back. After all, he always felt that life would be better with Mei. If he stayed with Kiana, Shen Gonglin felt that he would probably have to live a hard life of eating coarse food for a while.

"Huh? What nonsense are you talking about? Of course you're coming with me. If I really lose control, who do you think can help me besides you? Using a message in a bottle to contact someone? You really have the nerve to say that, Shen Gonglin? You're not trying to shirk responsibility, are you?"

Kiana grabbed Shen Gonglin and pulled him over, threatening him fiercely with both hands on his Shen Gonglin. "Is this guy even speaking human language? He actually wants to leave me behind to go back and enjoy a life of luxury? Is this the legendary 'flirting but not caring' kind of guy? He's already done all that, and yet he's still acting like this. Is this guy a dog? He must be a dog. I've never seen such a scumbag."

If you're going to be a jerk, go all the way! Why do you want to go home halfway through? Don't you know that being so indecisive is really frustrating?

"Responsibility? What responsibility? I don't remember us being in a relationship where we need to take responsibility. Kiana, it's fine if you don't go home. Everyone goes through a rebellious phase, but I can't. The whole of St. Freya knows that I, Shen Gonglin, am the most sensible type. If I don't go back, Mei and the others will definitely worry. How about this: you go on your way, I'll go back. We'll meet again someday, okay? As for the Herrscher Persona and all that... I believe in you. You'll be fine."

This guy really wants me to suffer with her. Shen Gonglin tried to argue that the girls would definitely have problems without him by their side. Shen Gonglin was so inexplicably confident that he didn't realize that he was actually the most unreliable person. He was the most clueless person in the whole St. Freya. Kiana's mouth twitched when she heard this. This guy really doesn't want to take responsibility. Can't he at least let people be moved for a little longer?

I really want to pick up a brick and smash it in his face.

"I don't believe in myself! So Shen Gonglin, you don't need to say anything more about the rest. From now on, you'll be with me. I'll take care of all your food, drinks, and lodging. Is that alright? No arguments allowed. Otherwise, I'll take you swimming to find them. You choose!"

The girl gritted her teeth as she spoke these words. How to put it? It felt like she had abandoned everything and was ready to wander the world with him, only to be told that his mother was waiting for him to come home for dinner. Kiana had met quite a few people. Before entering St. Freya, she had wandered around alone. But she had only ever met one person as unreliable as Shen Gonglin. She was truly blind to have fallen for such a guy. Was her brain not working properly?

"... I think staying by Kiana's side is a good choice. After all, who knows when that Herrscher the Fifth Rank, who is the class representative for Chinese, will reappear? You're right, Kiana, don't worry about me."

Looking at the boundless ocean behind him, Shen Gonglin had no doubt about the truthfulness of Kiana's words. Faced with death, he decisively backed down. Besides, he was just saying it; how could he really leave Kiana alone?... Believe him; he's telling the truth.

Chapter Five: People I Can't Let Go of

Honestly, I sometimes want to be a lady, but Shen Gonglin just doesn't want to give me that chance. Threatening her directly is more effective. She's afraid of heights and water, so threatening her is easy.

Kiana gave Shen Gonglin a dismissive glare. Didn't he realize that she would never let him go back alone? Putting aside everything else, it was uncertain whether he could even find his way back to the Hyperion himself. Auntie and the others were definitely no longer at Schicksal Headquarters or St. Freya. Because of her, they were now considered rebels. Kiana didn't believe that Shen Gonglin was unaware of this. This guy just wanted to make her angry. What good would it do him to upset her?

Kiana couldn't understand it. Heaven knows what was going on in Shen Gonglin's mind. Letting him act alone was definitely not a good idea. He saved her before, and now it was her turn to take care of him. He said he was hungry just now, right? Kiana touched her flat stomach. She hadn't eaten in a long time either. For a long time to come, it would probably just be her and Mei Shen Gonglin. It felt like she had gone back to the time before she met Mei.

The difference is that I'm not alone this time.

"Let's go. I vaguely remember seeing some billboards over there. The city shouldn't be too far from us. Didn't you want to eat something? I'll take you to eat something delicious right now."

Pointing ahead, Kiana took a deep breath, her azure eyes filled with determination. Her life was tied to the will of many people, and giving up was completely out of Kiana's nature. For him, for them, Kiana knew which path she had to take.

"Wait a minute, here you go. I think you'll want to keep this as a keepsake."

Originally, they were about to leave, but then, as if remembering something, Shen Gonglin ran back to the spot where the two had landed. He waded through the seawater, searching carefully. Finally, Shen Gonglin ran to Kiana with something in his hand and handed it to Kiana. Looking at the syringe that had previously contained liquid in her hand, a gentle smile appeared on Kiana's face.

She had this memory: Himeko used it to help Shen Gonglin save her. Despite being a drunken, useless teacher, Himeko displayed an incredibly dazzling brilliance before her eyes at the crucial moment. The sky filled with dark clouds was swept away by her blazing flames. Murata Himeko, the person she respected most in her heart.

"Shen Gonglin... is she alright?"

Kiana pressed the test tube against her chest, her eyes closed as if she could still feel the warmth of that person. She tentatively asked, the girl looking hopefully at Shen Gonglin, afraid of hearing something bad from him. It was she who saved her, and it was she who left her with the chance to live. But what would be the consequences for her now?

"I don't know. That Imaginary Space should no longer exist, and the previous coordinates are no longer useful. When I recover my ability to use the Herrscher of the Void, I might be able to find her in the Imaginary Space, or I might not... But don't worry, if it's her, there will definitely be no problem. She's much more reliable than you."

Shen Gonglin shook his head. He couldn't be sure of Himeko's current condition either, but he was absolutely certain she was still alive. The Imaginary Space had a significant impact on ordinary people, but he had replenished Himeko's blood with his own. The two injections should have slightly altered Himeko's constitution. In addition, with his previous assistance, her physical condition wasn't too bad, so she should be fine...

No, there's definitely no problem.

"Really... That's wonderful, really wonderful."

Kiana put the vial into her pocket, feeling incredibly grateful that Shen Gonglin was there. What would have happened if he hadn't been there? Himeko facing her alone in her Herrscher form... Kiana couldn't even imagine the consequences. Thank goodness he was there; finding him at St. Freya was truly her greatest fortune.

"This is terrible! Let's go! I'm starving! Kiana, can we hurry? I haven't eaten in ages! I want a hamburger, I want fried chicken, I want barbecue..."

Pushing Kiana forward, Shen Gonglin didn't want to dawdle any longer. Rather than worrying about other people's troubles, she was more worried about herself. If she didn't eat soon, Shen Gonglin was afraid she would die. At times like this, she missed Mei. If she were there, she would definitely arrange three meals a day for her on time. Unlike following Kiana, she was hungry for two days and three meals a day. This was simply not a life for a human.

"Okay, okay, I'll buy you whatever you want to eat... But are you sure you want barbecue? You can't eat spicy food, can you?"

Being with Shen Gonglin makes you feel good. Kiana's heavy mood was easily dispelled. Kiana turned around and looked at Shen Gonglin in surprise. Has this girl really grown up? She actually asked to eat spicy food. That's rare.

"Barbecue isn't just spicy. Besides, if it's spicy, you can eat it, just let me smell it... Kiana, why don't you carry me on your back? I can't walk anymore."

Pushing Kiana forward, Shen Gonglin tentatively made this reasonable request. It wasn't too much to ask, was it? She had worked so hard before, and now it was time for Kiana to repay her.

"... Shen Gonglin, sometimes I really envy your thick skin. How can you say such outrageous things so confidently? You actually asked a girl to carry you? Don't you know I carried you all day and I didn't even ask you to carry me? Can't you be a human being?"

Despite having spent a long time with Shen Gonglin, Kiana was still incredulous at his Shen Gonglin. She, a girl, was too embarrassed to say such things, so how could he do it? Did he really not care about being human? Shouldn't this be something a boy should do? She was carrying his back, and he actually had the heart to do it.

"Sigh, Kiana, you really don't love me anymore. If you did, you would have carried me on your back without me even saying anything. If the Class President were here, she would definitely have carried me on her own even without me saying anything. But Kiana, you... tsk tsk."

"Don't mention that woman to me, I don't know her at all!"

Kiana turned around fiercely and bared her teeth at Shen Gonglin. She didn't want to mention Fu Hua right now, not at all!

"Hmm... that's fine then. I won't mention her anymore. Can you carry me on your back?"

Shen Gonglin blinked, trying to stop herself from mentioning Fu Hua, but Fu Hua was now firmly in her mind.

"No way! Don't even think about it!"

Chapter Six

"Do we really have to dress like this? I feel like we look even more suspicious... And Kiana, why did you smear my face? Do you know how much effort I had to put in to wash all that mud off...? Hey! Are you even listening to me?!"

As they approached the city ahead, Kiana stopped with Shen Gonglin. She found a tattered coat somewhere and draped it over Shen Gonglin's shoulders, pulling the brim down to cover Shen Gonglin face. Feeling unsafe, the girl even smeared a lot of ash on his face. This action puzzled Shen Gonglin. What was she doing? She hadn't said anything about needing to do this.

"This place was also destroyed because of the awakening of the Herrscher of the Void. Perhaps the people of Schicksal will come here to rescue us. I believe that our appearance is no longer a secret in Schicksal, so we must be careful. It seems that we will have to live in anonymity for a while. We have no choice but to endure it. Besides, in our current state... we get along quite well with the others."

Kiana suddenly seemed much more reliable. She carefully helped Shen Gonglin conceal herself. Both she and Shen Gonglin were people with outstanding appearances and strong presences. If they were seen, they would easily leave an impression, so simple disguises were necessary. After pulling up Shen Gonglin Shinomiya's hat, Kiana looked around at the people. The destruction caused by the Herrscher had also affected this town. Many people were dressed in rags, like they were in a refugee camp. This was all her fault.

Hearing the faint cries coming from around her, Kiana lowered her head and fell silent. She thought she was prepared, but when she saw the destruction she had caused, the girl's heart was still greatly affected. If she had tried a little harder, would the result have been different?

Such an emotional seed took root and sprouted in Kiana's heart, and the voice echoing in her heart was the catalyst for this seedling. Kiana knew it was the Herrscher's voice, and she hoped to regain control of her body in this way. Damn it... No, this can't be done.

[Stay calm, don't think about these negative things, and don't come into contact with Honkai energy.]

Another voice echoed in her mind, but when this voice rang out, a trace of resentment flashed in Kiana's azure eyes. She ignored the voice in her mind and desperately suppressed the awakening of another consciousness. The reaction of that consciousness was not very strong yet, and she could manage it.

"Okay then, if you say we should dress like this, then we'll dress like this. But what should we do next?"

Reaching out, she grabbed Kiana's hand. The icy touch jolted Kiana awake. Having Shen Gonglin by her side was far more effective than any other method. She turned her head and saw Shen Gonglin holding a baguette with a pained expression, unsure how to eat it. This was food distributed during the relief effort; there was no need to worry about how delicious it would be. Filling their stomachs was the best comfort for the people here.

Shen Gonglin has matured a lot now; he didn't complain about the meager food. But Kiana felt bad seeing him like this. Would it be better if he were with Mei ...? It's all because of her. If it weren't for her, Shen Gonglin wouldn't have to...

"What are you spacing out for? Come on, have a bite, and then help me tear it open, otherwise I won't be able to bite it. I see there's some milk over there, it should taste pretty good if you soak it in it."

Shen Gonglin held the bread to Kiana's lips and poked her cheek with it. Kiana, realizing what was happening, gave Shen Gonglin a relieved smile. What had she been feeling down about? She was never alone. Shen Gonglin was right beside her now. That was so unlike her. She lived for Shen Gonglin, after all. Things had to be done one at a time. She'd start by taking good care of her.

"Leave the milk for those who need it more, Shen Gonglin. Make do with this for now. We need to head elsewhere. I just heard from the people there that they're heading to Sky City. Because of the Honkai, everyone is spontaneously moving to large cities because only those cities can protect them. I think we should go too. The road ahead is long, so we need to conserve our food."

Kiana tore off a piece of bread and held it to Shen Gonglin's mouth. Kiana opened her mouth wide and took a big bite. Shen Gonglin was a bit clueless, so the task of commanding was left to her. Her condition was not very stable, so she couldn't go with these ordinary people. But her subconscious told Kiana to go to that city, where she could make Shen Gonglin's life a little better.

After all, Shen Gonglin has always been pampered and spoiled since childhood. If following him lowers her quality of life, then it is his responsibility.

"Hey, how far is Sky City from us?"

When conditions allow, Shen Gonglin can be pampered, but this situation is not unbearable. He stretched his neck and swallowed the bread. If Kiana wants to go to Sky City, he can go with her. Anyway, his task now is to stay by Kiana's side. Shen Gonglin cannot leave until her condition is completely stable.

"It's only a few hundred kilometers... Hey, don't look like you're choosing death. A few hundred kilometers is nothing to Valkyrie. And you, take this opportunity to train your body. Don't you know how much you've suffered because of your stamina? Get moving, get moving. Don't worry, I'm here with you."

Kiana had barely finished speaking when Shen Gonglin lay down on the ground, looking as if she had died on the spot. Hundreds of kilometers, judging from how casually she spoke of it, that distance was already an insurmountable horizon for Shen Gonglin. Just thinking about it Shen Gonglin feel that it was impossible to complete. If she were to walk that far... at her own pace, Shen Gonglin felt that it would take her a month or two.

"My stamina can't be improved through training. Don't compare me to you Valkyrie who are all monsters in terms of strength... Also, Kiana, you'd better not use the power of the Valkyrie. Whether it's using Honkai energy to increase your stamina or fighting, it's best not to use it. With the stamina of an ordinary human... Think about it, aren't you scared? In my opinion, we should find a good place to lie down quietly now. How does that feel?"

Shen Gonglin tried to seduce Kiana, but Kiana remained unmoved and unafraid, treating it as a normal trip. After all, she had Shen Gonglin with her, so Kiana was truly unperturbed.

Chapter Seven Intelligence

In an unnamed territory, the Hyperion is currently docked at a port. After finally escaping the pursuit of Schicksal Theresa and the others followed the guidance of Tesla and Einstein to arrive here. Now they are finally safe, but it is far from time to relax.

"Alright, we're safe here now. Schicksal shouldn't be able to track us down here. This is a branch of Anti-Entropy, and we have all the necessary supplies. Ms. Theresa, you can relax a little now... Ms. Mei, could you please pass me that drink over there? Someone emptied the stock in my mecha's mini-fridge, and I need to replenish it."

The cockpit of the Titan Mech opened, Einstein looked at the small refrigerator inside his armor, feeling slightly distraught. All the fine wines and other items he had stored there were gone. And the only person on the entire Hyperion who could do such a thing was that person. How did that person crack the code to his Titan Mech? It was terrifying, and even more outrageous. Did she know how much effort she had put into collecting those things?

"... Yes, Dr. Einstein, I'm so sorry, he probably didn't mean it."

Mei gave an awkward laugh. Of course, she knew who had done this, and she felt like an unlucky parent cleaning up after the brats... But where had those brats gone? Not just one, but two. She didn't know Kiana's current situation or what her condition was. They should be together, right? If they were together, things would be a little better, and they could look after each other. Kiana and Shen Gonglin, where were they now?

"So it's not a big deal if it wasn't intentional... Miss Mei, don't worry too much. Dr. Tesla and Bronya have already started searching for their location, and I believe they will find them soon. What you need to do now is rest well. You and Ms. Theresa probably haven't recovered yet... If I may ask, what exactly does it feel like? This is very important, and I hope to study it thoroughly. Perhaps it can unlock the secret of Shen Gonglin."

Einstein suddenly asked this question. Now she was very curious about everything about Shen Gonglin, so the scientist began to spare no effort to collect all kinds of information about Shen Gonglin. It seemed that the girl in front of her had been bitten by Shen Gonglin more than once, and she should be able to provide her with a lot of useful information.

"It feels tingly and numb, like a sensation coming from deep within my bones, and then it's hot, very hot... Ugh! Doctor, what are you trying to get me to say?!"

Mei blushed as she described her feelings at that time. Just talking about it made her head spin; it was definitely an addictive feeling. Meanwhile, Einstein was diligently taking notes in a small notebook. Mei suddenly realized what she was saying and covered her face tightly. She was so embarrassed that she could hardly believe it. How could she tell anyone about this feeling?

"It's just simple scientific research. According to your description, it should be similar to a certain feeling, but the intensity should be far greater, considering that you and Ms. Theresa both had the same reaction... Shouldn't we do some more research? It's really hard to imagine what it would feel like without experiencing it firsthand. While the body reacts, it also clears up some negative effects. It's the blood injected by Shen Gonglin that's working. Without a sample, it's impossible to study. The best way would be to have Shen Gonglin bite me too. Hearing other people's descriptions is really a bit..."

Muttering to herself while holding a small notebook, this Second-hand Scientist entered her research mode. Right now, Shen Gonglin was the most worthwhile thing to study. Listening to her muttering, Mei secretly twitched the corners of her mouth. She still wanted to try it herself? She was really courting death. If she really tasted that feeling, it could be addictive.

[Headmistress, Mei- neechan, there's an update. We suspect we've spotted Shen Gonglin and Kiana. Please proceed to the command center immediately.]

Just then, Bronya's voice came through the communicator. Mei was startled at first, then overjoyed. There was news of Shen Gonglin and Kiana! This was truly good news. The girl hurriedly ran towards the command room, while Theresa walked in, leaning against the wall. Einstein, carrying a small notebook, followed closely behind. In the command room, Tesla and Bronya were busy at their computers. Upon seeing them enter, Bronya displayed the information she had found on the central screen.

A still image appeared before everyone's eyes. Although they were covered by hoods and disguises, Mei recognized them at a glance as Shen Gonglin and Kiana. Thank goodness, they were both alright. The girl's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down. That's great. As long as they were alright, then everything was fine.

"This is the intelligence that the Doctor and I obtained by hacking into Schicksal's satellite. Although the headquarters suffered heavy damage, Schicksal's satellite is still operating. Schicksal is aware of this, so Bronya deduces that Schicksal should have a countermeasure. Bronya believes that we should also start taking action immediately."

Since retreating from Schicksal Headquarters, Bronya hasn't been idle. She's been trying to help everyone in her own way. Although she has now betrayed Schicksal, Bronya has to admit that Schicksal's intelligence work is meticulous. They found the whereabouts of Shen Gonglin and Kiana so quickly. The most urgent task now is to bring Shen Gonglin and Kiana back for protection. It's too dangerous for just the two of them to be out there. The Herrscher personality has only been suppressed, not disappeared. If they were to fight against Schicksal forces or Honkai under these circumstances, who knows what might happen.

"That's right, Bronya. Find out the location of this photo immediately. The style of this photo is not quite the same as Schicksal's original ones. The source of the information may not be Schicksal itself. Whoever it is, contact them as soon as possible. We don't have much time left."

Taking a deep breath, Theresa struggled to stand up straight. As the highest commander here, she needed to ensure the correctness of every strategy. Although her legs under the nun's dress were still a little weak and she could hardly stand, Theresa knew she couldn't fall... How could this have such a strong aftereffect? She had just changed her clothes again. Shen Gonglin was simply toxic!

Chapter Eight

Amidst the ruins, Shen Gonglin and Kiana were heading in one direction. Despite Shen Gonglin's attempts to charm, beg, and throw tantrums, Kiana remained unmoved and refused to carry him. So Shen Gonglin could only puff out his cheeks and huff behind her. This girl really didn't pamper him at all these days. If it were the Class President or Mei, they definitely wouldn't have the heart to let him walk for so long. They would definitely carry him... or even Bronya, who knows.

But looking at this Kiana again, Shen Gonglin strongly suspected that she was taking revenge on her for being close to her when she was Herrscher. Apart from that, Shen Gonglin really didn't understand what Kiana could possibly be angry with her about.

Whew... I'm so tired. I didn't realize that it would be this tiring without using Honkai energy strengthen my body. I'm already considered to be one of those people with superhuman stamina, so I can only imagine how tired Shen Gonglin must be. I originally thought that walking a few hundred kilometers wouldn't be a big problem, but now that I'm actually walking, Kiana feels that the future is bleak.

The girl was slightly out of breath. Although she ignored the voice in her head, she subconsciously followed its advice. She really couldn't use Honkai energy casually now, not even the most basic use of Honkai energy to strengthen her body. Because any carelessness could lead to the resurgence of the Herrscher Persona, she had to be careful. She didn't want to experience that again.

This journey has caused Kiana severe psychological trauma. These ruins and destruction were all caused when she was defeated by the Herrscher Persona. Kiana doesn't know if any lives are buried under these ruins. No, she can't stay here. Even if she wants to rest, she has to find somewhere else.

"Please, hang in there a little longer. Once we get out of the city, we'll rest, and I'll cook you something delicious."

Kiana turned around and said to Shen Gonglin, "I'm so tired, he must be even more tired than me. Shen Gonglin's poor physique is well-known in St. Freya. But now that I'm not using Honkai energy to strengthen my body, I'm probably only a little bit stronger than him. It seems I really need to rethink my plans. At their current speed, it will probably take them a while to reach the city."

"...Never mind, I'll just eat a couple of bites of bread to tide me over, don't worry about me."

Shen Gonglin followed Kiana on two legs. With the help of the electric current stimulation, he was able to keep up with Kiana. In order to prevent Kiana from going out of control and hurting others, the two always chose to travel along a route with few people. Although Shen Gonglin wanted to eat three meals a day on time, the situation was what it was. He had collected a lot of food in the ruins, so he didn't need to bother Kiana.

After all, this girl had always given Shen Gonglin an unreliable feeling. Could her cooking even be eaten? Probably not on the same level as her own cooking skills.

"Are you actually doubting me? I'm usually too lazy to cook, but when I do cook, it's actually quite delicious. If I get the chance, I definitely want you to try my toast pizza. It's something I've loved since I was a child."

Kiana raised an eyebrow, clearly annoyed. How dare Shen Gonglin doubt her? Even she had a few impressive dishes to offer, especially toast and pizza. Thinking of Kiana naturally brought back memories of her childhood. A hint of nostalgia flashed across the girl's face. Sometimes she really missed her old life. But her stinky old man back then... probably already knew she wasn't his real daughter. Those seemingly beautiful days would eventually pass.

The girl's mood plummeted, but the consciousness that had been hiding within her body wouldn't let this opportunity pass. Disappointment, frustration, pain, regret... any negative emotion that appeared was an opportunity for her. Kiana clutched her head in anguish. That wretched thing, get out of my body!

"Your body? This is my body! You're the one who should get out..."

"What's wrong? Is your head hurting again? Let's not leave today. There's nowhere else around. Let's just spend the night here."

A cool sensation spread from her temples, instantly dispelling the pain in her head. Kiana opened her eyes to find Shen Gonglin standing before her, massaging her. The sounds that had been emanating from her body earlier vanished like illusions. Honkai energy constantly festered within her, and Shen Gonglin Honkai energy a natural attraction to it. Being near him prevented her from losing control. But Kiana knew it wasn't just that; more importantly...

That Herrscher was also enjoying this service. This was probably the only place where they could agree on something. He liked this feeling, and the Herrscher liked it too. That's why she was so quiet when Shen Gonglin was massaging him. What a jerk! She was supposed to be giving him a massage, but she got to enjoy half of it. What an idiot Herrscher.

Who are you insulting?

[I'll yell at anyone who talks to me, how about that? Enjoyed yourself, huh? If you did, beg me, and maybe I can let you enjoy yourself again sometime.]

[...you!]

The voice in his mind vanished instantly. If he couldn't win an argument, he would just log off. This Herrscher was really cunning. However, he had finally gained the upper hand in his confrontation with her. No matter how she tried to bewitch and destroy his psychological defenses, all he had to do was say that Shen Gonglin liked him, and that stupid Herrscher would break down. Kiana only had that one sentence, and its destructive power was simply invincible!

"Well done, Shen Gonglin. Let's spend the night here. You wait here, I'll go find you some good food right now. As for wilderness survival, that's up to me."

Kiana felt great after winning the battle against the Herrscher. She picked up the police gun she had found in the city, twirled it in a fancy way, and ran off to the side. The Herrscher, still angry, wouldn't bother her for a while. Kiana had already heard some noise in the grass over there. Before going to St. Freya, she had always been a wanderer. Now it was time to pick up her old skills again!