I, Herrscher Slayer

Himeko shook her head. What was going on today? She hadn't even had that much to drink, but her brain was already starting to tie itself in knots. She'd have to figure out Shen Gonglin's name and where he lived when she got back. If he wasn't home all night, his guardian would definitely worry.

She still had her basic thinking skills. Himeko half-carried Shen Gonglin in the direction of the hotel. However, the Valkyrie, dulled by alcohol, didn't notice the inconspicuous black sedan slowly following them. Just as she was about to enter the hotel, the car suddenly accelerated and stopped in front of her. A man and a woman got out, blocked her path, and flashed their IDs in front of her eyes.

"Police. Come with us."

"...What?"

Himeko stared blankly at the two plainclothes officers. What was going on? Had she done something wrong?

"Boss, is it really useful for us to stake out here? It's late at night. Why don't we go back and rest? My gut tells me nothing's going to happen today... I've never heard of staking out like this. What could we possibly catch here?"

At the entrance of the bar, a rookie police officer yawned and looked helplessly at her superior in the driver's seat, who was focused intently. He was starting to regret that she was his superior. It wasn't even working hours, but she had dragged him along to change into plainclothes and stake out the bar entrance. He really couldn't imagine what good would come of waiting here.

"Idiot, that's where you're wrong. This is precisely the best time to crack down on crime. Don't you know that nighttime is the peak period for criminal activity, especially outside bars? Have you heard of 'corpse picking'? If not here, then where else should we wait? My intuition tells me we'll have a harvest today. Just stay put."

The long-haired policewoman glared at her subordinate. He was just a fresh graduate intern, completely lacking in experience. The precinct had received many reports recently about women going to bars alone, getting drunk and unconscious, and being taken to hotels. The higher-ups were taking this matter very seriously, which was why she was assigned to handle it. But how did they assign her such a clueless subordinate? Could he even be called a People's Policeman? Wasn't being a police officer all about fighting crime and protecting innocent citizens? The long-haired policewoman detested such things, so after much thought, she decided to stake out this spot. She was sure they would have a breakthrough today.

"Oh, okay then. Boss, you keep watch. I'm going to chat with my girlfriend... Boss, why is it that every time I call my girlfriend at night, she's running? She's always out of breath. So disciplined."

The rookie officer, bored, was listening to a voice message from his girlfriend on his phone. Beside him, the long-haired policewoman's eyes softened with pity. This guy probably had no idea what was really going on. She decided not to say anything for now, only hoping he would realize it sooner rather than later.

"I think you should wear a hat. As for the color, you can ask your friend... Hey, look, there's definitely something wrong. Someone's coming out. This must be corpse picking!"

She casually offered a piece of advice for her subordinate's life, and at that moment, there was movement at the bar entrance, instantly making her subordinate's question irrelevant. The long-haired policewoman focused intently on the two figures leaning against each other. One of them was limp, clearly unconscious. How pitiful. If it weren't for her, this girl would have met a terrible fate tonight.

"Whoa, there really are people... Boss, this shouldn't be it, right? I've heard of corpse picking, but I've never heard of a woman picking up a man. Could we have made a mistake? Maybe they're just friends who got a little too drunk?"

The rookie officer quickly put down his phone and looked ahead. But when he saw the strange pair, he couldn't help but feel confused. Corpse picking was usually done by creepy old men with single women. And that beautiful figure with red hair... he just couldn't associate her with the image of a creepy old man. Moreover, the one who was drunk wasn't a single woman but a man. They must have made a mistake.

"What? A man? How is that possible... Hey, it really is... So what if it's a man? It's not like men can't be picked up. I'm telling you, don't be so rigid in your thinking at your young age. In this society, even handsome men need to be careful when they're out alone!"

She earnestly advised her junior. The long-haired policewoman narrowed her eyes and observed carefully. Her intuition told her there was definitely something fishy going on.

Chapter Sixty-Eight

Men need to be careful when they're out alone... The rookie officer was filled with respect. She was truly a senior. Her words made so much sense. After pondering for a moment, he felt they were right. In today's society, it wasn't enough to rely on gender for safety. Men needed to be careful when they were out alone. He needed to be careful too.

"...You're thinking too much. I'm talking about handsome men, like that blonde guy over there. If it were you... Don't worry, the public order in this society is still quite safe. As long as it's not so dark that you can't see your hand in front of your face, you'll be fine."

She could tell what her junior was thinking at a glance. The long-haired policewoman thought for a long time before deciding to tell him indirectly. She was talking about handsome boys, and the guy being supported over there perfectly fit that description. Even in his unconscious state, the long-haired policewoman could tell how good-looking he was. Bright blonde hair, fair skin, and that vulnerable look when his eyes were closed... He definitely had a slightly weak and submissive aura. He must have been gotten drunk by that woman and then taken away!

"...Boss, I feel like I've been offended. Also, this doesn't prove he was picked up. I don't think that lady looks like someone who would do something like that. Maybe they're friends."

The rookie officer was stunned for a moment, his tone carrying a hint of resentment. Even if it was based on looks, it shouldn't be this obvious. Now he finally understood why his boss, despite being a beautiful police officer, was still single. It was simply because her colleagues didn't meet her ideal partner requirements. She might be a lolicon... This was a crime! How could she break the law she was supposed to uphold?

"Impossible. Based on my intuition, they shouldn't be friends. They probably never met before. Then that woman saw how good-looking the kid was, got greedy, and lured him to the bar. After a few drinks, he lost consciousness, and then she took him to the hotel to do... you know. The next day, the kid wakes up to find everything in disarray. Tsk, it must be like that."

The long-haired policewoman chattered on, explaining her detective-like reasoning to her subordinate. However, the rookie's gaze towards her gradually changed. The rookie officer looked at his boss with a hint of fear. Her reasoning was very clear. Could it be that she spent her free time thinking about such things? Was her so-called intuition... the intuition of a fellow pervert?

"No way, I still don't quite believe it... Boss, look at that lady's appearance and demeanor. She probably wouldn't do something like that, right? This world is still quite beautiful."

The rookie officer shook his head. He really couldn't believe that someone as beautiful as Himeko would do such a thing. How could such a good thing exist in this world? If it were a beauty of that caliber, he'd want to be picked up by her too.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk. You're still too naive. Let me tell you, in this world, you can never trust beautiful women. The more beautiful a woman is, the more she lies. If you don't believe me, let's make a bet. We'll bet on where they're going. I'm sure he'll be taken to a hotel by that woman. Let's follow them and see."

"Boss, you're barely a year older than me, aren't you?"

"That's why I'm better than you."

The long-haired policewoman shook her head. This young, inexperienced kid was too naive. Society wasn't as beautiful as he thought. For that guy, if she hadn't seen him today, it might have been the darkest day of his life. Fortunately, she had found him.

The policewoman started her car and carefully followed Himeko. Just as she expected, seeing Himeko leading Shen Gonglin into the hotel, she knew she had won the bet. She parked the car by the roadside, opened the door, and rushed over. This was the legendary justice descending from the heavens!

"We are police officers. Come with us. We hope you'll cooperate. We haven't been watching you for just one or two days."

She repeated herself, staring sternly at Wuliangta Himeko. Looking closer, she realized Himeko was even more beautiful than she had imagined. Although she was unwilling, she had to admit that she was no match for the woman in front of her, either in looks or figure. Tsk, even more beautiful than herself...

She must be the type who was rotten to the core!

"Huh? Are you kidding me, officer? I just arrived in this city today. You're saying you've been watching me for days?"

Himeko was dumbfounded. If that police ID hadn't been real, she would have thought the woman in front of her was crazy. Watching her for days? She must have watched too many TV shows.

"...In short, you are suspected of a crime. Come with us."

She had slipped up. The long-haired policewoman, pointed out by Himeko, felt very awkward. When she followed her seniors before, she often heard them say this, and she thought it was very cool back then. This time, bringing a newcomer, she wanted to be as cool as her seniors, so she blurted it out. She didn't expect such a problem... No, now wasn't the time to be embarrassed. What she should be concerned about was something else.

"Suspected of a crime? I haven't! Don't talk nonsense. What crime have I committed?"

Hearing the policewoman say that, Himeko became even more confused. How could a crime be associated with her? Himeko was a teacher. Although she had many privileges as a Valkyrie, she had always abided by the law.

"Uh... You say, what crime did she commit?"

When it came to theoretical matters, it was better to leave it to the junior. After all, this was also an opportunity to train them. The policewoman patted her junior's shoulder, signaling him to take over. The recent graduate thought for a long time before saying hesitantly, "Um, inciting a minor to drink, attempted indecent assault on a minor... Is that okay?"

The rookie officer looked at his boss tentatively. This should be the charge. He hoped his boss would be satisfied. They had reached the hotel entrance, and whether he believed it or not, he didn't expect such a beautiful lady to actually do such a thing. His own girlfriend was much better.

"Yes, that's it! I've been watching you since you came out of the bar. Don't try to deny it. Looking at how skilled you are, it's definitely not your first time. The net of justice is vast and wide, and it misses nothing. Today, you've been caught by me!"

The long-haired policewoman said fiercely. Himeko finally understood why they were looking for her. What was going on? She just acted impulsively because she found him attractive... Pfft, she was trying to do a good deed and take him back to her hotel to rest, and she ran into the police?

"No, this is definitely my first time... No, we're friends, officer. Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

Himeko explained helplessly, did she really look like such a bad person?

Chapter 69

This was the first time she'd encountered something like this. Himeko felt a bit flustered when she saw their police IDs, as her current situation wasn't exactly honorable. If Himeko had taken out her military ID, small-town police officers like them wouldn't have been able to do anything to her. But Himeko really didn't want to reveal her identity unless absolutely necessary, and besides, it hadn't reached that point. As long as she explained things properly, it should be fine.

"Friend... That's right, boss. I already told you they're friends. Miss, quickly tell us your boss's and this child's names. This must be a misunderstanding."

The young police officer quickly tried to smooth things over. He really didn't want to believe that a beautiful woman like Himeko would do something like this. If it were true, he'd want to get drunk at a bar. Being taken home by such a beautiful woman would be a blessing from his ancestors. Where in the world could such good fortune be found?

"Uh... His name is... Wang Tie Zhu, that's right, he's called Wang Tie Zhu."

She didn't know his name. Himeko froze for a long time. Seeing the increasingly strange looks from the two police officers, Himeko could only make up a name. Now it was over. She really didn't know this guy's name. Before she could even ask him, this guy had passed out drunk. Now, even Himeko felt her suspicion growing heavier.

No way, she didn't even know this boy's name. Could it be that things were as her boss guessed? Was the world too crazy? She had just graduated from the police academy, and she was already falling behind the times.

The young police officer looked at Himeko in surprise. He didn't believe the name she had just made up at all. Wang Tie Zhu, could it be any more careless?

"... Do you really think we police officers are just for show? This name is completely different from him. There's no need to say more, come with us."

How could a brilliant female police officer like herself be fooled by Himeko's trickery? She felt increasingly suspicious and pulled Himeko's wrist, pushing her into the car. They could talk about anything at the police station. Wang Tie Zhu, she could actually make up a name like that. Did she really think everyone was an idiot? It wasn't that she had any other meaning for the name Wang Tie Zhu, it was mainly that it didn't match Shen Gonglin's style.

"Hey, wait a minute. I'm really not a bad person. Actually, I'm a soldier, and a major. Really. And I'm also a teacher. How could I possibly do what you just said? Really, listen to me."

Himeko was starting to panic now. From the looks of it, this female police officer was really planning to take her to the police station. This was too embarrassing. If the people at St. Freya Academy knew that the dignified Wuliangta Himeko was being taken to the police station for something like this, they would definitely laugh to death. Why wasn't this female police officer listening to her explanation? Did she really look that much like a bad person?

"Heh, not only did you intend to assault a minor, but you're also impersonating a state official and an active-duty officer. Let me tell you, you've dug your own grave. We won't believe you. We'll talk about it when we get to the station!"

The female police officer sneered. She was becoming more and more convinced that Himeko had problems. At first, she thought she had caught a pervert, but now this pervert's actions were escalating. Impersonating an officer was no small matter. She had to say no to this kind of evil force. She was truly worthy of herself, finally catching a big fish.

"No, I... Whatever. Anyway, when we get there, you'll have to release me yourself. Don't blame me for not reminding you then."

Himeko sighed helplessly and turned her gaze out the window. In reality, with her Valkyrie skills, how could these two small police officers be her match? She just didn't want to bully ordinary people. On the other hand, Himeko was a little curious to see the expressions on these two police officers' faces when they found out her identity. Himeko would occasionally watch for entertainment, and she was quite familiar with this kind of plot. This was what they called "playing the pig to eat the tiger" and "slapping their faces." At that time, this little guy would also be very surprised.

Glancing at Shen Gonglin, who was sleeping soundly beside her, Himeko reached out and pinched his face. It was all this guy's fault. If he hadn't passed out drunk, she wouldn't have been misunderstood by these two little police officers. Really, she, a dignified A-rank Valkyrie, a teacher at St. Freya, and the captain of the Hyperion, was being taken to the police station by the police for something like this. It was truly a novel experience.

"What are you doing! You dare to grope him in front of the police. Are all perverts nowadays as arrogant as you? Behave yourself and think about how you'll explain yourself later. No touching!" The long-haired female officer saw Himeko's small movement and immediately pulled the sleeping Shen Gonglin over. Now she, Himeko, and Shen Gonglin were all squeezed into the back seat. This woman was truly fearless. Even though she had been caught, she still dared to touch the victim. As a police officer, she had an obligation to protect the victim. The female officer pulled Shen Gonglin over. She carefully looked at Shen Gonglin's sleeping little face. With all this commotion, he still hadn't woken up. What was going on?

"Hey, how much did you give him? Why isn't he waking up?"

Shaking Shen Gonglin's shoulder, but no matter how she moved him, he wouldn't wake up. How much did he drink? It must be that this woman kept force-feeding him alcohol. Not even knowing his name and force-feeding him so much alcohol. To say she had no other intentions was fooling ghosts.

"Do you believe me if I say he only drank one glass... Hey, if you don't let me touch him, why are you casually touching him? You're a people's police officer!"

Himeko glanced at this idiotic female police officer and then turned her head away. Anyway, no matter what she said now, she would definitely think she was making excuses. Since that was the case, why should she say anything? The clear will be clear, the turbid will be turbid, justice is in people's hearts... Himeko really wanted to be this calm, but seeing the female police officer's actions of touching Shen Gonglin, she couldn't sit still. This was a case of "only officials are allowed to set fires, but the common people are not allowed to light lamps." She wasn't allowed to touch him, but she was touching him!

"What nonsense are you talking about? Do you think I'm like you? I'm just investigating his identity. This child is so drunk, it's definitely not okay. I'll look for anything that can prove his identity. Do you think society is full of people like you? You're so beautiful but you don't do human things. What a waste of your face and figure."

The female police officer gave Himeko a glare and continued to search Shen Gonglin. Himeko's expression was very strange. Why wasn't she angry even though she was being scolded? Although this female police officer was idiotic, she was quite honest. Regarding her face and figure, Himeko was indeed quite satisfied.

Chapter 70 Notifying Parents

A phone call rang. Kiana, who was sleeping soundly in the room, frowned and fumbled around. Her fair little hand groped for a long time before finally grasping the source of the sound. She grabbed the phone by the bedside and groggily pressed it to her ear. Her sapphire-blue eyes struggled to open a slit. What was going on? This young lady was sleeping comfortably, who was disturbing her?

"Hello..."

"Hello, may I ask if you are the guest staying in room 702? We are from the Canghai City Police Department and have some questions we'd like to confirm with you. May I ask if you are staying alone?"

The call connected. Kiana, still groggy, heard a voice from the other end. The police department? Was this some new method of scamming? According to logic, this should have been a call transferred from the hotel. How could a scam call directly reach the room?

"Mmm... May I ask what's wrong? We are sleeping right now. Is there anything urgent?"

She decided to listen to what the other party had to say. Kiana closed her eyes and pulled the bath towel on her chest. She had fallen asleep without realizing it, and hadn't even changed her clothes. Had this Shen Gonglin taken advantage of her? She was such a beautiful woman lying on the bed. Fortunately, he had fainted earlier.

"Huh? Sleeping... May I ask if you are staying alone? Is there no one else?"

The other end of the phone was also a bit surprised. The hotel room card found on Shen Gonglin was the only information they had. But now that they called, it seemed like there was no such thing. What exactly was going on?

"Mhm, just the two of us. He's right next to me lying... Eh? Where did he go? He was just here a moment ago... Wait, you said you were from the police department, right? I want to report a case. I've lost someone. I lost him. We were sleeping together just now."

Kiana reached out to pat Shen Gonglin, but after patting around, she couldn't find him. Sensing something was wrong, Kiana quickly opened her eyes. The empty bed had only her lying on it. The expected Shen Gonglin was nowhere to be found. Kiana frantically searched the room but couldn't find any trace of Shen Gonglin. Where did that kid go? Kiana quickly grabbed the phone and reported the case to them.

Was the police department here so efficient? They called ahead of time knowing she wanted to report a case. This work attitude deserved a thumbs up.

Kiana was really getting anxious. She had brought him out, so she had to be responsible for him. How could she have lost him so easily? He was unfamiliar with this place, where could he have gone?

"Miss, please don't worry. We called because of this matter. Can you describe the person you lost... What does he look like?"

Perhaps startled by Kiana's foolishness, the police officer on the other end didn't react for a long time. She thought that person was sleeping with her on the bed. Although this girl's voice sounded nice, she seemed genuinely foolish. It would be best to clarify first, otherwise, it would be a joke.

"Mmm... He's about up to my chin, with golden hair and purple eyes. His skin is very fair, and there's a tear mole at the corner of his eye... Oh, I remember now. Besides the tear mole, he only has two moles on his body. Although he's a boy, he's super beautiful. His hands are small, his feet are small, and his legs are long and slender. You could play with them for a year."

Kiana carefully described Shen Gonglin's appearance, while the police officer on the other end fell silent again. Looking at Shen Gonglin, who was sleeping soundly on the police station's bench, the only thing that matched Kiana's description was his golden hair. Ah, and the tear mole at the corner of his eye. As for the rest, what kind of description was that? Although it felt reasonable, why did it feel like notifying her about this child was also quite dangerous? If she wasn't mistaken, he should be a boy, right?

"Um, is there any more specific description?"

It could basically be confirmed that the young lady on the other end knew him, but... how to say it, this police officer just couldn't feel at ease.

"More detailed... That is, he's good-looking, very, very good-looking. If I had to say, he's even better looking than Mei!"

Kiana tried hard to think, but the information she provided made the police officer's mouth twitch. What was she even talking about? Who was Mei? Was this girl mentally sound? Fine, this could barely be considered a characteristic. He, who was still unconscious, was indeed exceptionally good-looking.

"Okay, please don't worry. He's here at our police station. We found the hotel room card on him, which is why we called. He's fine now. He was almost picked up by a woman while drinking. Now, both the suspect and he are at our station. He's still drunk. You just need to come over to make a statement and you can take him away."

Explaining the situation to Kiana, the white-haired girl almost jumped out of bed in shock. This kid actually went out drinking and was almost "picked up" by a pervert? The impact of this news hit Kiana's mind. The girl suddenly panicked a little. No way, he was sleeping with her just now, and now something like this happened. This... Kiana covered her chest. Was this what heartache felt like?

"Okay, I'll be right there. Is he okay? Daring to mess with my person... Who is that person? I will absolutely not let her off!"

Kiana gritted her teeth, her azure eyes burning with a fierce flame. She felt like she'd shelled a huge pile of sunflower seeds, only to have an annoying classmate snatch them and stuff them in their mouth before she could even enjoy them. Shen Gonglin was someone she'd brought out here, and if something happened to him, she bore an undeniable responsibility. She absolutely had to avenge him!

I hope he stays drunk. I definitely won't let anyone else know about this!

"Uh... you're overthinking it. Our precinct had the bar staked out at the entrance. We brought them back to the station before he could even be taken into the hotel. Right now, he's just drunk and hasn't woken up. Don't worry, nothing happened."

Sensing Kiana's worry, the police officer quickly explained the situation. Upon hearing his words, Kiana's expression immediately shifted from gloomy to bright. He was caught before he even got to the hotel?

Thank goodness, thank goodness. It seems like nothing happened. It's a blessing in disguise. Kiana's tightly clenched fists relaxed slightly. After clarifying the situation, she immediately hung up the phone. She untied her bath towel and put on her clothes. This was truly a stroke of luck. It must be because she usually did so many good deeds. Shen Gonglin, just you wait! This young lady is coming to get you right now!

This time, I absolutely won't let you wander away from my side!

Chapter 71: Police Statement

"Shen Gonglin, where is he? Where... it should be this direction!"

Pulling up her zipper, Kiana pushed open the window and looked out at the city under the night view. Although this girl was a bit silly, she wasn't directionally challenged. She remembered seeing a city map when she first arrived. Kiana's brain, like a water strider's, whirred rapidly, and she found the direction of the police station in the night. She woke up and even the person beside her was gone. The young girl stepped onto the windowsill and took a deep breath. Her azure pupils were filled with seriousness. No matter what, she wasn't afraid of causing a commotion. Besides, it was night, so it should be fine. If she didn't bring Shen Gonglin back quickly, she truly couldn't rest easy!

She leaped from the seventh floor like a falling leaf. While this action would seem like suicide to ordinary people, it was as common as daily routine for Kiana. Not to mention the teachings at St. Freya Academy, before entering that academy, this young lady had been fighting the Honkai. Her current skills were honed during that time. To reach Shen Gonglin as quickly as possible, she decided not to take a car.

Her body landed lightly. Kiana skillfully grabbed a protruding railing on the side of the building, spun around to dissipate the force, and her agile movements turned her into a white lightning bolt in the night. She maneuvered and dodged, gravity seeming to cease to exist for her. In fact, this girl's skills were probably stronger than Mei's and Bronya's, after all, the blood of the Kaslana family flowed in her veins, and the Kaslana family were all born warriors!

"It should be here."

Leaping down from the rooftop, Kiana spotted the police station ahead and ran inside. To this day, she was still glad that Shen Gonglin had been rescued. Otherwise, if something like that had actually happened, she wouldn't have known how to face Mei and Bronya. Fortunately, fortunately, everything was in time.

"Shen Gonglin, I'm here to pick you up!"

Rushing into the police station, Kiana immediately saw Shen Gonglin lying on a bench, asleep. The police officer at the desk looked astonished. Just by her voice, he knew this girl was the one he'd spoken to on the phone earlier. But her speed was just too fast. It hadn't even been ten minutes since he hung up the phone. Given the distance to that hotel, it would take at least thirty minutes to get here, so how did she arrive so quickly? Was she speeding?

Without bothering to greet anyone else, Kiana quickly ran to Shen Gonglin's side. As soon as she got close, she smelled a strong scent of alcohol. Kiana leaned in and sniffed Shen Gonglin's mouth. Yes, she confirmed it was the smell of alcohol. Himeko often had this smell on her. Why did this guy run out while she was asleep? Wasn't the room enough for him to play in? This time, he was lucky. What if he hadn't run into the police? This guy had no idea how worried she was!