Chapter 230

Kiana murmured to herself, not expecting that besides Rita, Schicksal would also send Durandal to hunt her down. They were really giving her face. Schicksal's two S-rank Valkyrie were coming to capture her. Not everyone could get such treatment.

"How is Sky City doing? And Mei... where are Mei and Rin Shen Gonglin?"

Eager to ask what she wanted to know, the girl was eager to know everything. Everything that had happened in her nightmare had terrified Kiana: the destroyed city, the fallen friends—all of it had happened to her. Kiana looked at Durandal expectantly, "Right? It was all just a dream, wasn't it?"

"The crisis there has been resolved. No civilians were injured. The Valkyrie Squad has entered the city and is cleaning up the mess. Raiden Mei has also reunited with her companions, and they have now left Sky City... As for Shen Gonglin, he couldn't help but cry when he saw a touching scene in the TV series, and he's still in the bathroom."

Kiana was told what she wanted to know, but when it came to Shen Gonglin, even the usually composed Durandal couldn't take it anymore. The girl raised her book to cover the lower half of her face. Who would have thought that Shen Gonglin would do something like that? She was watching the movie just fine, but when she saw the heroine die, she burst into tears. Even though she had told him it was just a TV scene and not real, it didn't work. She had even said it was fake death, but Shen Gonglin still sniffled and ran into the bathroom. It seems that not only horror movies, but Shen Gonglin is also not very good at these kinds of emotional dramas.

"..."

Kiana was speechless. Yes, this was something Shen Gonglin could do. Back in St. Freya Shen Gonglin would often watch TV and accidentally cry. He did like watching TV dramas like that. But it's good that he, Mei, and everyone in Sky City are alright. It was just a nightmare after all. Everything is fine. It's really... great.

"You are currently at the Schicksal North Africa experimental base. Is there anything else you would like to ask?"

Durandal continued, offering to answer Kiana's questions. After all, Kiana would need to cooperate a little, and if Kiana knew her current situation, everything would proceed smoothly.

"... Durandal, I've long anticipated that I would have to face you one day."

After a moment of quiet silence, Kiana wore a bitter smile. If she had even the slightest chance against Rita, it seemed that any chance against Durandal would be negligible. The story of this Valkyrie was known to everyone in Schicksal. Although Kiana had arrogantly declared her ambition to become the strongest Valkyrie, when this strongest Valkyrie actually stood before her, Kiana felt no desire to fight. How strong she truly was, probably no one knew.

Even Shen Gonglin might not be a match for her. Powerful, beautiful, confident... Although Shen Gonglin is also very strong, Kiana can't imagine that lazy and gluttonous girl could beat Durandal. You can tell from her nonchalant attitude that she doesn't take herself or Shen Gonglin seriously at all.

"Now that you're mentally prepared, things will be much easier from here on out. If there are no other problems, just lie still and don't move. You need to rest now."

Durandal's attitude remained unchanged. While speaking, her eyes were glued to the television screen. She was going to tell Shen Gonglin about the plot he had missed when he came out later. See? She had already told him that the female lead had only faked her death. Why was Shen Gonglin crying? She hadn't even made him cry, yet he was crying his heart out over this stupid TV plot... Durandal never expected that Shen Gonglin's hobby was watching these kinds of prime-time dramas. As expected of Shen Gonglin, his hobby was truly unique.

If that's the case, should I watch this type of drama in the future? That way, I'll have more things to talk about with Shen Gonglin.

It seems that Durandal doesn't seem to have any hostility towards her, but this situation makes Kiana even more vigilant. Although she pretends to be calm, Kiana knows very well that the current situation is the worst possible. No, she can't continue to sit and wait for death like this. She has to think of a way quickly.

Chapter 279 Off-field Assistance

[Class President... Class President...]

Instinctively, Kiana called out to Fu Hua in her heart. When faced with this predicament, Kiana's first thought was to discuss it with the Class President. She tried to call out to Fu Hua, but only silence responded. No matter how Kiana tried to communicate with her, Fu Hua, who should have been in her consciousness, did not respond at all. Just as she thought... Kiana fell silent for a moment. In order to suppress the consciousness of the Herrscher of the Void and allow herself to use the Herrscher of the Void's abilities with peace of mind, Fu Hua had exhausted all her strength. Now, she was all alone.

A sense of loneliness welled up inside Kiana. Although she had always been resistant to Fu Hua, her sudden disappearance made Kiana feel very uneasy. Kiana understood the meaning of cherishing everything she had now: you never know what awaits you next. Perhaps a casual wave of the hand would be your last meeting. But the Class President ... if Kiana sensed carefully, she could still feel the Class President's presence—warm, bright, and completely different from the other consciousness. So, now was not the time for self-pity!

She is no longer the Kiana she used to be.

It seems I can only rely on myself now. Using the power of the Herrscher of the Void should be able to... First, I'll teleport to the bathroom to grab Shen Gonglin, and then use teleportation to send them both outside. That should be enough to get rid of Durandal for now. No matter what, we absolutely cannot fall into Schicksal's hands. Kiana has absolutely no good feelings towards Schicksal right now. I have to find a way to get Shen Gonglin away from here.

"I think I've already told you, you need to rest now."

Just as Kiana was secretly making plans, Durandal's voice suddenly rang out beside her. Her fair fingers pressed on Kiana's arm, and the Honkai energy that the girl had already mobilized instantly disintegrated. Durandal closed the book with one hand and placed the other on Kiana's arm. The strongest Valkyrie's movements were so fast that Kiana had no chance to react. When did she arrive beside her? Why didn't she react at all? She couldn't even mobilize her Honkai energy.

"Wh-when...?"

Kiana's eyes widened in surprise, her sapphire-like pupils reflecting Kiana astonished expression. Durandal had moved closer to her, stared at the girl who was trying to escape with a sharp gaze. As expected of a restless girl, she had already come up with a plan as soon as she woke up. This was slightly different from the recklessness described in the intelligence report. However, it was still useless.

"This laboratory is a thousand meters below the surface. Given the abilities you've demonstrated, you can't escape from here."

He stated this fact very seriously. Although it was very bright around him, it was all due to the lights. This laboratory was located deep underground. According to calculations, Kiana could not reach this limit using the Herrscher of the Void's teleportation ability. If it were Shen Gonglin, she could do it, but this guy... all he needed to do was control Kiana.

She found out? Why? I didn't show any such intention at all...

Kiana watched Durandal. Only then did she truly feel the power of this strongest Valkyrie. In front of her, everything she had was as useless as a child's trick. All her preparations were of no use in front of her.

"Don't be confused. It's easy to see what you're thinking. Your body is covered in wounds and is still being eroded by the Herrscher Core. Even when you were unconscious just now, you were constantly emitting Honkai energy. Whether you did it before or not, at least right now, you can't control the power inside you. If you leave here, you will become a time bomb."

Before Kiana could say anything, Durandal voiced her doubts. Although Kiana had been pretending, her clumsy disguise was useless against Durandal. She was an excellent Valkyrie, not only in combat but also in other aspects. Durandal had even dabbled in psychology and facial expression. In a calm tone, Durandal explained Kiana's current situation: for now, returning to Schicksal for treatment was the safest option, and it was also her mission.

Kiana remained silent, partly because Durandal was indeed right, and partly because the pressure Durandal exerted on her was immense. This feeling of being controlled by others was something she simply couldn't adapt to. Her strength was no match for Durandal's, and her strategies were completely seen through. Durandal was indeed no ordinary person.

"It seems you understood what I said, so you should know what to do..."

Kiana was very satisfied with her reaction; Durandal's performance was completely under control. Just then, a sound came from the bathroom, and Shen Gonglin came out. Kiana keenly sensed that Durandal's attitude changed immediately after Shen Gonglin came out. She had been sitting on the edge of the bed with her legs crossed, looking relaxed and carefree, but now she sat with her legs together, her posture elegant, like a primary school student in class. And her demeanor... what was going on?

"Kiana, you're finally awake... By the way, Durandal, what happened just now? After the female lead died, the male lead jumped off a cliff. What happened next?"

With slightly red eyes, Shen Gonglin was engrossed in watching TV, rushed over to Kiana after discovering Kiana had woken up. He lay on the blanket and looked at Kiana with concern. Then, remembering something important, he turned to Durandal and asked, "She just said she'd keep an eye on things for me. What's next in the story?"

"Ah... wait a minute, Shen Gonglin, Rita and the others have sent a message. I need to take care of things here first. Wait a moment, I'll tell you in a bit."

When Shen Gonglin suddenly asked her a question, Kiana clearly saw a bead of cold sweat trickle down Durandal's forehead. How could she know where the plot was? After Kiana woke up, she had focused her attention on Kiana, and she had no idea where the TV show was going. No, she couldn't let Shen Gonglin down. He had entrusted her with such an important mission, and she absolutely couldn't let him down!

Suddenly ignited with a sudden burst of energy, Durandal grabbed her communicator and ran out. The strongest Valkyrie needed outside help right now.

Chapter 280

This woman... Was all my feeling just now wrong? Is she really Durandal? Is she really the Durandal who brings me endless pressure? Why does she seem like a primary school student who hasn't studied and is suddenly asked a question in front of Shen Gonglin? And Kiana swears that she didn't go out because of Rita's communication. The communicator was completely silent just now, as if it were dead. This girl definitely went out to seek outside help. What's going on?

Kiana looked at Durandal had run away with a complicated expression. All of this was because of Shen Gonglin. This guy would definitely be a diplomat in the future. Kiana reached out and pinched Shen Gonglin's face. Only he could make Durandal like this. He seemed to have asked Durandal to buy him jianbing guozi before. The strongest Valkyrie stood in a long line to buy him jianbing guozi. Only Shen Gonglin could do something like that.

"Stop pinching me. You just woke up. Do you want something to eat? The food is pretty good. Wait, I'll bring it to you. There seems to be some fish too... Kiana, can you pick out the bones for me? Otherwise, they'll prick my throat."

Bringing over the salad that had been prepared beforehand, Shen Gonglin looked at the basa fish on top and unceremoniously instructed Kiana to help. This girl had always been pampered; the fish Shen Gonglin ate had no bones at all, and the shrimp had no shells. Kiana rolled her eyes at him. This girl really knew how to enjoy herself. She thought of Mei again. Back in St. Freya, Mei would also help her pick out bones... Of course, Mei would help Shen Gonglin too. Now that everyone was gone, she would have to serve Shen Gonglin herself. Well, Kiana had no appetite at all, but seeing Shen Gonglin's carefree attitude, she relaxed a little.

Anyway, Shen Gonglin is still by my side, that's enough. With him here, everything will be fine.

Who should I contact? Rita? Even though Rita is incredibly capable, she probably wouldn't know the plot of this TV drama, right? And if I contact her, she'll definitely make a lot of connections. Rita is so smart, she might figure out the reason. So who should I contact...? Maybe I should contact Alvit? That girl seems pretty good at things that are even remotely related to intelligence, but she's a blabbermouth. If I contact her, she'll probably tell everyone... Maybe I should just look it up online myself?

After leaving the infirmary, Durandal paced back and forth outside, searching for a solution. In the end, she decided to search online herself. Relying on herself was better than relying on anyone else. So, the strongest Valkyrie squatted in a corner and searched online carefully. She had to pay attention to the details so that she could explain her deductions to Shen Gonglin. You see how hard this goose worked. It was only because of Shen Gonglin that Durandal could do this.

"So that's how it is... The female lead really didn't die. She was found by the second male lead, lost her memory, and was brought to the village. The male lead, on the other hand, was found by the second female lead... What kind of divine plot is this? So cliché... Hmm? The bishop's communication?"

After watching this mind-numbingly absurd scene from the corner, just as Durandal was about to go back and complain to Shen Gonglin, her communicator rang. Looking at the contact ID, Durandal hesitated for a moment but still answered the call. After all, it was still working hours.

[How is Durandal?]

Otto's voice came through: Rita's work has become somewhat unreliable, but Durandal's words are still trustworthy.

[The situation is bad. I feel like the male and female leads still have a long way to go... Ah, Bishop, she's awake. It's strange; she's been using the Herrscher's power repeatedly, yet the Honkai energy within her keeps increasing.]

Durandal quickly steered the conversation back on track, Otto fell into a brief silence. What was Durandal talking about? What male and female leads? Was she really doing her job properly? Was she like Rita, taking a paycheck and not doing any work? When did Durandal become like this? She was clearly his sharpest blade, how come she's lying down too?

According to satellite reconnaissance of the skies above Sky City, the Honkai energy generated by the engine explosion did not spread but disappeared without a trace. Clearly, the two Herrscher of the Void absorbed that energy. Although most of the energy was absorbed by Shen Gonglin to protect Kiana, a considerable portion was still obtained by her. She is growing as expected. Now that she is awake, let's begin the experiments immediately.

After hesitating for a while, Otto decided to ignore the strange things Durandal had said earlier. As for the male and female protagonists, he decided to just let them pass by. What he should be concerned about now was something else. Just as he had predicted, Kiana was growing along her own path, and everything was going according to plan.

[Now? Should we start now? Wouldn't that be a bit too hasty? She still harbors strong hostility towards Schicksal.]

Durandal frowned slightly. She didn't think now was a good time to conduct the experiment. She hadn't finished watching her TV show yet... Well, no, given Kiana's current state of mind, it wasn't the best time to carry out the experiment. Durandal was a little confused about what Otto wanted to do.

[I don't think there's any way to make her trust in Schicksal again after what she's been through. On the contrary, in my opinion, given her current state, she's more suited to show the power I want to see. Not everyone is as special as Shen Gonglin, and she... is more suitable to carry out my plan. If it were Shen Gonglin...]

[You are not allowed to lay a hand on Shen Gonglin.]

Before Otto could finish speaking, Durandal interrupted him. Although she didn't know what Otto wanted to do, she simply didn't want Shen Gonglin to get involved; this was Durandal's bottom line.

I understand he's uncontrollable, and given his personality, it's difficult for me to get him to act according to my plan. So, let's begin the experiment. I trust you can handle it; just use your usual methods.

Otto shrugged. He knew Durandal would react this way, just like Rita. It seemed that letting Durandal and Shen Gonglin made a mistake. However, he didn't expect things to turn out this way. He really shot himself in the foot.

Chapter 281 Why Didn't You Handcuff Me?

"Open your mouth, this is the one I picked out with great care... Be careful, you've licked my fingers. Honestly, you should eat it with gratitude, this is the first time I've ever done something like this."

Inside the medical room, Kiana fed the boneless fish to Shen Gonglin. Watching him eat it in one bite, Kiana finally experienced what it was like for Mei to feed them. It felt pretty good. Sometimes taking care of others is better than being taken care of yourself. Kiana felt that she had learned how to take care of Shen Gonglin. As long as she fed him well, that was enough.

Seeing Shen Gonglin enjoying her meal, Kiana also felt a little hungry. She hadn't been in the mood to eat much, but being near Shen Gonglin seemed to gradually improve her mood. Kiana, starting to feel hungry, took a bite of the salad. However, Kiana paused slightly as the food entered her mouth. This... this tastes a little bland, doesn't it? Why can't she taste anything? But seeing how much Shen Gonglin enjoyed it, Kiana was puzzled. Perhaps... it's something wrong with her?

Kiana buried this matter deep in her heart and ate her salad bite by bite. Is this what it feels like to be utterly tasteless? How strange. Since it has no flavor, she'll just eat Shen Gonglin Rin with her rice. Anyway, he looks much more appetizing than this salad. The creamy, cool salad dressing with the vegetables, although it doesn't have much flavor, is not really unpalatable because of Shen Gonglin. Is this the legendary... a feast for the eyes?

"Why are you looking at me like that... Here, have a bite too, is that alright now?"

Feeling uneasy under Kiana's gaze, Shen Gonglin hesitated for a long time before offering a piece of fish to Kiana's mouth. Kiana felt she could brag to others that she could get this gluttonous guy to do such a thing. After all, not everyone could make Shen Gonglin do this. This guy was not only petty but also stingy. This was one of the few times Kiana had gotten food from him.

"It seems you all have a good appetite."

The door to the medical room opened, Durandal walked back in. Durandal was a little surprised to see the two of them eating. She thought the girl probably wouldn't be in the mood to eat, after all she had been through. But now it seemed that she wasn't in such a bad state, at least she was eating obediently.

"Because Shen Gonglin said that if you don't eat well, you have a mental problem... Also, I don't actually like eating fish because it has bones. In the past, someone would help me remove the bones, but now... it's time for me to help others remove the bones."

After removing the bones from the fish, Kiana fed it to Shen Gonglin. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Durandal looking eager to try it. Did this Valkyrie really like eating fish? No matter how bitter it was, Kiana couldn't let her body suffer. Even if she couldn't taste it, Kiana obediently ate, because that would give her enough energy to do what she wanted.

"I can do it too... Alright, since you already have the energy to joke around, I won't worry about your health anymore. Come with me."

She almost went up to help Shen Gonglin shave the fish bones, but Kiana was still there, Durandal had to maintain her image. What a blunder! She should have done that when she was alone with Shen Gonglin earlier. She wasted such a good opportunity to mend their relationship. She was clearly unprepared. Durandal hadn't even thought of this. Durandal kept it in mind and adopted a businesslike demeanor. Now that Kiana was rested, it was time to move on to the next matter.

Durandal pulled out a handcuff from somewhere. The shimmering silver limited edition bracelet piqued Shen Gonglin's curiosity. He wiped his hands, stepped forward, and poked at the handcuff. Apart from some movies and TV shows, Shen Gonglin had never seen the real thing. What was Durandal doing with this? Did she want him to handcuff her?

No way, their relationship hasn't gotten to that point.

"Come with me."

Unaware of what Shen Gonglin was thinking, Durandal deftly handcuffed Kiana's wrists. Seeing this, Shen Gonglin was slightly disappointed. So she just wanted to handcuff Kiana. Shen Gonglin had thought she had some other intentions. As expected, she was still a bit of Durandal; there was no way to have any expectations of her. After all, Rin and Kiana were indeed her captives now, so handcuffing them was understandable. Shen Gonglin had never experienced anything like this before.

With some strange thoughts in mind, Shen Gonglin obediently extended her hand to Durandal. Consider it a life completion plan. Some things can only be truly understood through experience.

What are you doing?

Durandal looked at Shen Gonglin, who was leaning closer to her with his hands raised, with some surprise. Her blue eyes were filled with confusion. What was he trying to do? Did he want her to handcuff him too? But Durandal had never intended to do that. This was a method used to deal with those being supervised. As for Shen Gonglin ... Durandal felt that she had only brought him here to have some fun. This kind of thing couldn't possibly restrain him. Why was he cooperating so much? He wasn't her enemy. Durandal had no intention of binding him with such cold handcuffs.

"Why are you only handcuffing Kiana? Are you looking down on me? Aren't you afraid I'll cause trouble? Let me tell you the truth, I'm good at causing trouble. If you don't handcuff me, things could easily get out of hand."

This person's hobby is a bit peculiar. Perhaps it's because the way Durandal is holding the handcuffs touched on something that Jingu Shen Gonglin cares about a lot. So Shen Gonglin was very excited when she saw the silver bracelet on Kiana's hand. Durandal is tall and has a great temperament, plus these handcuffs... hmm, that's the vibe.

"Trouble? I'm not afraid. We don't have any extra handcuffs, so just follow me."

Durandal shook her head, guarding Shen Gonglin and Kiana alone. She had immense confidence in herself. Although Shen Gonglin was strong, Durandal didn't think she would lose to him. This was the pride of the strongest Valkyrie. Besides, she simply didn't want to use handcuffs against Shen Gonglin. Durandal was still a decent person; she didn't have Shen Gonglin's ulterior motives. But later... maybe Durandal would learn a lot too. As long as Shen Gonglin was willing to teach her, with her intelligence, she would definitely learn easily.

Chapter 282 Escape

After a long elevator ride, Kiana and her group finally arrived at the ground. The view opened up before them, but the air was very dry. After their eyes adjusted to the light, Kiana was stunned by the scene before her: collapsed high-rise buildings, cars piled up everywhere, and sandstorms that had buried the roads. Where was she?

"Where is this?"

Kiana instinctively asked Shen Gonglin, but he just kept staring at the handcuffs on her wrists and didn't care about anything else. Shen Gonglin was indeed Shen Gonglin; he always cared about things that didn't make sense. Kiana didn't know why he cared so much about the handcuffs. Seeing that Shen Gonglin obviously couldn't give her an answer, Kiana could only look to Durandal. Only she could answer her questions.

"As you can see, it's just a ruin."

Durandal was already used to the scene before her. Having traveled to various battlefields in the fight against Honkai Schicksal, she had seen all kinds of scenes. Battlefields even more desolate than this were commonplace for her. It was just a ruin, nothing worth paying attention to.

"Who... did this?"

Seeing the desolate scene of the city, Kiana could vaguely see its former prosperity. Kiana subconsciously asked the question, but as soon as she said it, Kiana already had the answer in her heart: who did it? Wasn't it obvious?

"... Besides Honkai, what else can destroy a city overnight?"

Durandal's answer was exactly what Kiana expected. The girl silently followed Durandal's footsteps, while Shen Gonglin walked beside Kiana without saying a word. The three of them walked through the ruins. Kiana kept trying to find topics to talk about, while also constantly observing the city. She had no intention of accepting her fate; what she needed to do now was to gather information... Durandal's answers, however, troubled Kiana greatly. She would answer some questions she was willing to answer, but she didn't respond to most of Kiana's questions. At this rate, she wouldn't be able to extract any useful information.

Kiana glanced helplessly at Shen Gonglin, but the guy was just blinking at her like a fool. If it were him, there would be no need to try to get information out of him. As long as he opened his mouth, Kiana felt that Durandal would probably tell him everything he wanted to know. She was still wearing handcuffs, but this guy was like he was on a picnic. When he encountered a difficult path, Durandal would even lend him a hand. The difference in treatment was too great.

Phew, it seems there's nothing of value left. Kiana regained her composure. It was all thanks to Shen Gonglin drawing Durandal's attention. Kiana adjusted her internal energy. Although she didn't know what the other party wanted to do, this trip was clearly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If she wanted to escape, now was the only time.

Kiana focused her attention, sensing the space around her. Within those invisible dimensional structures lay rifts that only the Herrscher of the Void could perceive. Having undergone Fu Hua's rigorous training in countless dreams, Kiana could now accurately find safe and stable passages within these rifts. However, each teleportation consumed a tremendous amount of power. Unlike Shen Gonglin, she couldn't ignore these expenditures. In her current state, she only had one chance to escape.

Thinking of this, Kiana suddenly pictured that serious yet gentle figure— the Class President ... Ever since she helped her suppress the Herrscher of the Void's consciousness, she hadn't uttered a sound, probably due to excessive exertion. She should still be within her own consciousness. If Kiana fell into Schicksal's hands, what would happen to Fu Hua, who resided within her consciousness? Kiana didn't have time to think further. She only knew that she had to leave this place as soon as possible. She trusted Shen Gonglin; with him there, she wouldn't let this happen. But that didn't mean she had to obediently stay here and do nothing!

Huff... Kiana waited quietly for the right moment. A gust of wind blew, and dust rose from the ground, separating Durandal from the two of them. Kiana knew that her chance had come, and now was the time!

A golden light flashed in the girl's eyes, and energy gathered in an invisible dimension. Space was torn apart like a piece of paper. Kiana's handcuffed hands suddenly grabbed at Shen Gonglin. They had to leave this place; they still had things to do!

However, just as Kiana grabbed Shen Gonglin, Durandal's calm voice rang out beside her. A knight's lance pierced through the air, its sharp tip deeply embedding itself in the sand beneath Kiana's feet. The shockwave disrupted her composure, and the spatial rift quickly closed and vanished without a trace. The opportunity Kiana had painstakingly found was once again effortlessly neutralized by Durandal. As expected, she had failed again.

"Don't try any tricks. If you're so eager to leave, then don't do it that way. Defeat me like a warrior and leave with dignity."

Durandal pulled the knight's lance from the ground and pointed it at Kiana. As she finished speaking, the shackles binding Kiana's hands came off and fell onto the sand. It seemed that Durandal was issuing a challenge.

Shen Gonglin's lips twitched slightly. How could Kiana possibly defeat Durandal? And if she defeated her and then left, what kind of escape would that be? Durandal really had the nerve to say that, making Kiana fight her was like an egg hitting a rock. Although Kiana had improved a lot recently, and could even hold her own against Rita for a long time, facing Durandal ...

This woman is really strong. I barely managed to overpower her when I used my angelic possession ability, and she obviously didn't use her Durandal Shen Gonglin is. Even I don't have the confidence to defeat Durandal. If we were to really fight, I'd probably have to use a lot of my trump cards.

"Fine, it seems I can't get around you no matter what. Well then, as you wish!"

The handcuffs fell off, and Kiana stretched her wrists. Since she couldn't use any tricks, she had no choice but to confront her head-on. She also wanted to test just how strong this strongest Valkyrie really was. Anyway, she would definitely face her in the future.

Chapter 283 The Gap in Combat Power

"Want to fight? Don't fight! Kiana, do you want to get beaten up just because you're in a bad mood? And if you're going to fight, Durandal, you better watch out, or you might accidentally kill Kiana... Why are you all looking at me like that? I'm just telling the truth."

Seeing the two of them take their stances, Shen Gonglin, who had been lost in thought, finally realized what they were up to. What was Kiana thinking, deciding to fight Durandal? Didn't she know how strong she was? Even Shen Gonglin wasn't confident she could beat her. Durandal's power was practically a mystery; Kiana was no match for her.

"Why are you boosting the enemy's morale and belittling our own? Even if she's the strongest Valkyrie, I won't just sit here and wait to die... Instead of wasting time gossiping, why don't you fight alongside me? Do you really want her to take you back to Schicksal?"