Chapter 231

Kiana brandished her twin pistols, bracing herself for Durandal's arrival. Kiana wasn't going to let Shen Gonglin stay and watch any longer; facing an enemy like this required a combined effort. Kiana was also looking forward to the battle with Durandal ... She knew she'd face her sooner or later anyway, so she might as well get acquainted with her now. Kiana called out to Shen Gonglin, telling him he couldn't just stand by and watch.

Being taken back to Schicksal by Durandal? This was something Shen Gonglin hadn't considered. Kiana's Shen Gonglin immediately made her realize that this wouldn't do. Who knew what Bishop Otto was planning? She couldn't go back to Schicksal with Durandal, nor could she hand Kiana over. She had absolutely no trust in Schicksal right now. So, should she fight alongside Kiana?

"Come on if you want. I haven't really fought you since that trial that helped you advance to S-rank. Don't worry, I'll go easy on you, you won't get hurt."

With immense confidence in her own strength, Durandal glanced at the eager Shen Gonglin and challenged him to a duel. From now on, Shen Gonglin would face more and more battles, and it would be a good thing for her to help him find his weaknesses and make up for them. Moreover, the relationship between the two needed something else to stimulate it, and a battle was a pretty good way to let him know how strong he was. Then he should know how good she was to her. See, even though she's so strong, she can't bear to beat him up. That's enough to prove how much she likes him.

In a sense, Durandal is actually a very innocent girl...

Go easy on me? So I won't get hurt?

Durandal's words successfully provoked Shen Gonglin. How strong did she think she was? Yes, Shen Gonglin admitted that Durandal was probably the strongest woman she had ever seen. Even Kiana in her Herrscherization Shen Gonglin felt, wasn't Durandal. But it was wrong of her to act so arrogantly. As everyone knows, Shen Gonglin was petty and had a strong sense of self-confidence. You're strong, but I'm even stronger than you!

"Then you'd better watch out, I won't hold back."

With a serious look in their eyes, Shen Gonglin and Kiana stood together. As soon as they entered battle mode, their Mindful Essence automatically circulated, adjusting Shen Gonglin's body to the most suitable state for combat. After so much practice, Great Void Sword Qi had mastered the Taixu Shen Gonglin. Kiana, on the other hand, was a little behind; she still needed to adjust her Mindful Essence on her own. Seeing that both of them were ready, Durandal also launched her attack. She had lost to Shen Gonglin because she hadn't worn armor or used her real weapon. Now was the time to get her revenge!

Wow... This guy is really strong, he's practically invincible.

Kiana gritted her teeth, her twin pistols spinning as she barely managed to block Durandal's lance thrust. The girl leaped backward, dissipating the surging power of the attack. Looking at Shen Gonglin fighting Durandal in front of her, Kiana felt a heavy weight in her heart. She knew Durandal was strong, but she hadn't expected the difference in their abilities to be so great.

"Hmm, you have good talent and can always find a way to deal with my attacks quickly, but your training is obviously insufficient... As for Shen Gonglin, your talent is even better than that little girl's. Your attack methods and timing are impeccable, but the power of each attack... Didn't Theresa feed you when you were in St. Freya? I will have Rita take care of your diet from now on. Also, if you have time in the future, let's run and train together."

Durandal, still in the midst of the battle, had the leisure to lecture Kiana, making her own assessment of their weaknesses. Durandal strolled leisurely, and for her, the only one she needed to pay a little attention to was Shen Gonglin. Kiana was just an extra, roughly equivalent to a zero-power beast. After all, if she didn't use her true strength, she could fight Shen Gonglin to a standstill, and even with Kiana added, the battle situation wouldn't change much. If she wasn't a zero-power beast, what was she?

Having addressed Kiana's question, Durandal turned her attention back to Shen Gonglin. The girl's eyes were full of admiration; Shen Gonglin was indeed exceptional. No exaggeration, as the two spears clashed, Shen Gonglin used the Spear of the Void to fight Durandal. Durandal gained a clearer understanding of Shen Gonglin's talent once again. His talent in combat might be on par with her own.

"Overwhelm your opponent with offensive tactics, wait for the moment he reveals a weakness, and then deliver the fatal blow."

"I don't need your advice!"

Kiana charged forward again, and Durandal's instruction resumed. However, the girl was itching to listen; the feeling of being instructed while fighting made her very unhappy. The girl gritted her teeth and increased her speed. With a sound of air exploding, Kiana burst out like a bullet. She raised her foot and kicked straight at her opponent. However, such an attack was actually of no use to Durandal.

Kiana's attack missed. Durandal's figure vanished in a flash, followed by a ripple from the side and a muffled sound from her waist, interrupting Kiana's movements. Durandal easily dodged Kiana's attack, and then the girl responded with the same kick, sending Kiana flying. There was no way around it; the difference in combat power was simply too great.

Chapter 284 The Consequences of Not Studying Hard

Kiana was kicked far away, but the girl who stood up ignored the pain in her body. She looked in astonishment at the blonde girl standing quietly over there. This action... how could this be? She was all too familiar with this attack, because this was the fighting style she had always used. Why, why did Durandal also know Kaslana Gun Fu...?

"Are you surprised? This is an extremely powerful martial art. I have studied it extensively in the library of Schicksal. On the contrary, your moves are chaotic and seem incoherent, indicating that you haven't received comprehensive training. Shen Gonglin also knows it, right? According to research, his mastery of this martial art was probably learned from you. However, after his modifications, his Kaslana Gun Fu is much more perfect than yours. The version in the library of Schicksal is a combination of his modifications and the Kaslana family's ancient tradition. If you have time, Kiana, you can study it carefully."

Noticing Kiana's question, Durandal offered the answer, but Kiana remained silent, gritting her teeth. Of course, she knew the shortcomings of her Kaslana family's Gun Fu; it was because her foolish father had only taught her that much. Without Shen Gonglin's talent, Kiana could only combine everything she knew to create her own suitable fighting style. In truth, Kiana was a genius too.

"Your movements are not entirely Gun Fu; they also contain elements of Valkyrie fighting techniques. Combining different martial arts is a must for warriors, but you are just relying on your talent to mechanically apply the movements without any refinement or understanding. What you've created is just a hodgepodge of acrobatics... Is this how you teach her? If this continues, there will always be a limit to how much talent she can rely on."

Durandal raised her knight's lance, and azure energy shield blocked Shen Gonglin's attack. While Shen Gonglin's technique was impeccable, the intensity of his attacks was questionable. Durandal felt no pressure using only physical attacks without resorting to other powers, unlike her merciless attacks against Kiana. Durandal merely blocked Shen Gonglin's attack, and before he could retreat, she seized him in one swift motion. Durandal was somewhat curious about Kiana's fighting style. Durandal Shen Gonglin was right beside her; why was she still using such a simple and brutal attack method?

When facing Kiana, she showed no mercy and kicked her away with one kick. However, when facing Shen Gonglin, Durandal knew what she should do. She gently put Shen Gonglin and pointed out her problem. In terms of physical skills, perhaps due to his stamina limitations, he was fine in general situations, but when faced with slightly more difficult situations, his stamina could not support him to make any powerful attacks. After just a short while, he started to pant. This would not do.

"I didn't teach Kiana anything. I'm not good at being a teacher. She has her own methods... I really don't know how to teach people. But don't underestimate her. Kiana is very smart. After all, she's my junior sister."

Shen Gonglin knew about Kiana's problem, but because of his personality, he wasn't good at teaching. If he were to teach Kiana, the two of them would probably run off to play together. Everyone has their own weaknesses, like this.

"What exactly are you trying to say?"

Kiana was getting impatient with this kind of instruction again. Shen Gonglin was standing with Durandal, so Kiana suppressed her urge to rush forward and forced herself to stay where she was. What was this woman trying to achieve by rambling on and on? It was infuriating.

"This is the consequence of not studying properly. You can't even master the most basic fighting techniques. You're not prepared at all. You can't control your power, Herrscher of the Void."

Durandal spoke these words without any politeness, which was simply a crushing defeat of a poor student by a top student. Not studying properly, she couldn't even master the most basic fighting techniques. Kiana wanted to refute, but she couldn't find the words to say. The girl fell silent for a moment. However... during her months of wandering in Sky City, Kiana had experienced countless battles. But this time was different. Her innate intuition told Kiana that there was a chasm between her and Durandal, an opponent that couldn't be defeated by brute force. She had to find another way to deal with it. At this moment, Shen Gonglin's words made Kiana's eyes light up. That's right, she was his junior sister!

Although the relationship between the master, senior brother, and junior sister might be a little strange, it reminded Kiana of something. A thought flashed through her mind: she was Shen Gonglin's junior sister, and they had both been taught by Fu Hua. And the Class President had said...

The so-called "sword heart" should be understood as a method to get the body into a competitive state... Before the match, empty your mind and relax your body... Sensing every subtle change in your body... Ultimately, apart from the power flowing within your body... you know nothing and feel nothing.

Remembering Fu Hua's words, Kiana gradually emptied her mind, no longer caring about the other party's identity, their positions, or where she was. Nearly a hundred days and nights, nearly a hundred dreams, and countless life-or-death struggles had finally yielded their results at this moment. She remembered what she had seen before, not only what the Class President had mentioned, but also what she had witnessed in Shen Gonglin —it was... this power.

Cut off all delusions and control your breathing; be completely unaware and unaware of everything.

Like a feather falling into a lake, the ripples gently caressed Kiana's entire body, as if she had entered some kind of mystical state. Golden light gradually shone from Kiana's body, and the girl's pupils turned golden. In this state, the power of the Herrscher of the Void seemed to become docile. The Spear of the Void quietly appeared beside Kiana, and a layer of golden light covered the constantly spinning Spear of the Void. Kiana looked at Durandal, the battle was not over yet!

"Hmm? This is... the Great Void Sword Qi? I see. It seems you're not all brute force after all."

Surprise finally flashed in Ning Jing's eyes. She hadn't expected Kiana to have learned this skill as well. Durandal took back her previous words. This girl did have some ability. She had really misjudged her before.

Chapter 285 Test

The warm-up is over. Now it's time to show her true skills. Kiana was taught such a bad lesson in front of Shen Gonglin, how could she not be angry? Recalling Fu Hua's teachings, Kiana incorporated the Great Void Sword Qi into her moves. The Great Void Sword Qi version of the Spear of the Void, Durandal, are you scared?

The girl's eyes were filled with fighting spirit, but Durandal simply nodded indifferently. Even so, she didn't think Kiana was her match. This girl had no idea how powerful her opponent was. Durandal's talent was simple and rare. It was a talent that could be rewarded as long as you worked hard. There was no upper limit to talent. As long as you were willing to put in the effort, you could keep moving forward. And Durandal had never lacked effort.

"If you've pushed yourself to this level, that's about enough. Keep up the momentum, and now it's time to perform well in actual combat."

Faced with Kiana's challenge, Durandal withdrew her knight's lance and pressed down on Shen Gonglin's shoulder. She couldn't let Shen Gonglin get involved in the upcoming test. This was a test specifically for Kiana, and it was also the task she had brought Kiana here for.

"Real combat? What are you talking about...?"

This was a battle she had chosen to accept, how could she just back out like that? Kiana had finally managed to unleash her current Great Void Sword Qi, and she was like a little girl who had received a new toy and wanted to show it off. But before she even started to exert her full strength, her opponent stopped fighting. Could it be that she was afraid of her power? Just as Kiana was about to say something more, a spatial fluctuation swept across her head. Possessing the power of the Herrscher of the Void, she was very sensitive to such spatial fluctuations. Kiana turned around sharply to look at the sky. What was going on?

Suddenly, the sky cracked open, and a purple halo unfolded. Countless dark purple creatures fell from the crack. These creatures all retained the appearance of Honkai Beast, but Kiana could not sense the usual Honkai Beast aura from them. However, their hostility was unmistakable. What were these creatures?

"Next, your opponents are them."

Grabbing Shen Gonglin's arm, Durandal jumped away from the battlefield. As long as Shen Gonglin was there, there was no need to worry about Kiana suddenly running away. Moreover, she was watching from here, so even if Kiana ran away, she couldn't go very far. Besides, given Kiana's personality, she would definitely clean up these things before leaving. According to calculations, Kiana should collapse from exhaustion after these Quantum Shadow were cleared, and then they could be retrieved.

"Wait, what did you say? Our battle isn't over yet... Put Shen Gonglin down!"

Looking at Durandal and Shen Gonglin in the distance, Kiana gritted her teeth. "You can run away if you want, but leave Shen Gonglin behind! I seriously doubt your motives."

"Sorry, the next test is my job. Use all your strength to defeat them and survive on this battlefield."

Durandal responded in this way, and when met with Shen Gonglin's puzzled gaze, she gave her a reassuring smile. This kind of test was also beneficial to Kiana. She needed to fight to adapt to the power within her. She could not explain to others, but she still had to talk to Shen Gonglin. This girl's body contained a very powerful force, but she did not know how to use it. Although Durandal did not know what Otto wanted to do, she also had her own principles.

"Don't worry, I think you should know Kiana's current condition, so there's no need to worry. I'm here, right? If she really can't pass the test, I'll save her when things really go wrong. You don't need to worry about that."

Kiana's side has already started fighting. Durandal explained softly to Shen Gonglin, knowing that Shen Gonglin valued Kiana highly. So, in order not to repeat the mistakes of the past, Durandal was also paying close attention to the current battle. If there were any problems, she was confident that she could definitely save Kiana. This was her guarantee as the strongest Valkyrie.

"Ah... I understand the logic, but why are you holding my hand?"

After Durandal's explanation, Shen Gonglin was relieved. Although it was a little disloyal of him to let Kiana fight alone while he watched from the sidelines, he could suppress his conscience if it was for her own good. However, Shen Gonglin was concerned about something else. Shen Gonglin's gaze moved downwards, Durandal was holding his hand tightly, not just a normal handshake, but with their fingers intertwined. He could accept that she had grabbed his wrist earlier, but what did this mean?

"The road here is uneven, so it's safer to hold your hand. Shen Gonglin, don't talk, just watch the show... uh, I mean, watch Kiana's battle. You also possess the power of the Herrscher of the Void and the Great Void Sword Qi, so you should be able to see more."

Durandal gave a straightforward explanation to Shen Gonglin believed her immediately. He looked at the ruins under his feet; the ground was indeed a bit unstable, and given Shen Gonglin's tendency to slip and fall, he might actually have an accident. But why did he feel that Durandal was just changing the subject? Surely not. Strictly speaking, Durandal was quite simple-minded; she shouldn't have any ulterior motives.

Shrugging, Shen Gonglin didn't care what she said. Durandal's hand felt quite comfortable anyway, so he focused on observing the battlefield. Durandal was right; he also possessed the power of the Herrscher of the Void and the Great Void Sword Qi. If he were in this situation, he could easily handle it, but Kiana couldn't. She still had a long way to go. As her senior brother, Shen Gonglin felt it was his responsibility to properly guide his junior sister, since their master was a little unreliable.

Thinking of Fu Hua, Shen Gonglin's eyes drifted into a daze. Kiana had told her that Fu Hua was no longer responding in order to suppress the Herrscher of the Void's personality. However, Shen Gonglin didn't think her master was going to die. Shen Gonglin had also planted purified Honkai energy in Kiana's body before, hoping that it would work on the sleeping Class President.

Chapter 286 Eat what's in your bowl first

Ugh, you kill one bunch and another comes out. This is even more annoying than the cockroaches in Sky City!

Kiana pulled her gaze away from Durandal, afraid that if she looked any longer, she would explode with anger. This girl not only bullied her but also held her man's hand. It was practically a scene of incest! She really didn't take her seriously. Once she was stronger than her, she would definitely kill her... However, before killing Durandal, she still had to deal with the current situation. These girls were so annoying.

Kiana retrieved her dual pistols, knowing that gunfire had limited effect on these creatures. She gripped the Spear of the Void tightly and plunged it into the body of the dark purple Quantum Shadow before her. The monster let out a mournful cry and vanished into the world. However, other enemies followed one after another. No, this was just a waste of effort. They had been fighting for so long and the number of enemies hadn't decreased. She had to think of another way.

Although she's always been called a "dummy" and Kiana,"Kiana's brain is actually quite sharp; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to cultivate the Great Void Sword Qi to such a level. She's just usually too lazy to use her brain, but now she has to come up with a plan. Shen Gonglin is there, so Kiana isn't worried about being in danger; if anything happens, he'll definitely save her. But Durandal is also there, and Kiana doesn't want to lose face in front of that woman. Therefore, she has to do this all by herself!

That huge hole in the sky, those enemies must have come out of there. If that's the case, let's take care of that thing first. That way, the remaining enemies won't be a problem at all!

Looking up at the sky, the crack resembled the ability the Honkai Beast of the Void used when summoning Herrscher of the Void Beasts. As long as that thing was destroyed, these guys would have no backup. Let's do it this way.

Kiana jumped backward to dodge the attack of the Quantum Shadow. She snapped her fingers, and three Spear of the Void appeared around her. The spears were covered with a golden light, which was Kiana's way of integrating the Great Void Sword Qi into them and using the power of the Herrscher of the Void. Kiana's eyes also turned gold without her realizing it. The girl raised her hand and aimed at the crack in the air. Go!

The Spear of the Void pierced the sky, as if it had struck something. It stopped on the crack, and the fusion of the Spear of the Void Great Void Sword Qi and the power of the Herrscher of the Void unleashed an unexpected force. Golden light exploded, and the dark purple crack immediately began to tremble. Now, blow it open for me!

Kiana clenched her fist, and the Spear of the Void, sensing her presence, suddenly exploded within the crack, instantly erasing the rift in the sky. This meant that Kiana's plan had succeeded.

Next up is Durandal.

Having resolved her predicament, Kiana looked at Durandal. After Kiana dealt with the rift in the air, Durandal approached. Kiana took a deep breath, preparing for the next battle, but as soon as she took a step, her body collapsed uncontrollably. The attack had exhausted almost all of her energy. Without Fu Hua's help to suppress the Herrscher of the Void's consciousness, it was too much of a burden for Kiana to use the Herrscher of the Void's power alone. Coupled with the consumption of the Great Void Sword Qi, it was understandable that Kiana couldn't withstand it.

"Well done."

Instead of collapsing to the ground, a golden light flashed, and Shen Gonglin appeared in front of Kiana. He reached out and caught Kiana's fallen body. While stroking Kiana's hair, Shen Gonglin praised her, saying that she had indeed done a very good job. Without his knowledge, this girl had been making progress. Just a few months ago, she was a B-rank Valkyrie didn't attend exams, but now Kiana had grown to such a level. Shen Gonglin really felt that he should praise Kiana properly; she was truly remarkable.

"Well, of course, who do you think I am...?"

Praised by Shen Gonglin, Kiana's resentment slowly dissipated. She snuggled against Shen Gonglin and then closed her eyes. She was no longer able to fight; her consciousness was slowly fading with exhaustion. Losing consciousness on the battlefield was a dangerous thing, but since Shen Gonglin was here, there was no problem. Kiana closed her eyes peacefully and decided to give herself a good rest.

Stare...

Back in the underground laboratory, Kiana, now awake, didn't get off Shen Gonglin's back and kept her eyes fixed on Durandal. The atmosphere between the two, which had eased slightly earlier, returned to freezing. Durandal also stared at Kiana, but the meaning in her gaze was different from Kiana's. This strongest Valkyrie was thinking, "Why isn't Kiana getting off Shen Gonglin? She's already awake, so why is she clinging to someone else?"

"You big liar! You clearly said you'd let me go if I won."

Realizing her gaze couldn't hurt Durandal, Kiana spoke up angrily. Despite trying to appear mature, Kiana's words revealed her girlish nature. This woman was truly wicked; she had already dealt with those things, yet she brought Kiana and Shen Gonglin back again. She didn't keep her word. Durandal was just that kind of woman.

"You only dealt with the Quantum Shadow; our battle is not over."

Out of sight, out of mind. Durandal withdrew her gaze and continued leading the way. Who said they would let her go after dealing with the Quantum Shadow? Besides, it was Shen Gonglin who carried her back. Exhausted from the battle, she was not fit to leave. Moreover, did she really think she could defeat herself? Durandal was confident that she could take down Kiana with a single shot.

"You just stopped fighting when I was about to use my full strength. How can you do that? You're so cunning."

Kiana muttered to herself, lying on Shen Gonglin's back, sulking. She knew that even if she mastered the Great Void Sword Qi, she probably wouldn't be a match for Durandal, but she was still annoyed. And this guy, why didn't he fight Durandal with her? If he cooperated, they would have a much better chance. Could it be that he was reluctant to let her go?

It's quite possible. Kiana probably already noticed that Durandal and Shen Gonglin often secretly exchange glances. How can you be like that? Eating what's in your bowl while eyeing what's in the pot... At least you should eat what's in your bowl first before looking at what's in the pot! What's in your bowl has already gone cold...

Chapter 287 Do You Think I'm Dead Again?

"The real skill you mentioned... do you mean the Great Void Sword Qi? As far as I know, it's Fu Hua's unique technique. Among those who have recently been taught it, only Shen Gonglin has truly mastered it. And you, when and where did you learn this skill from her?"

This matter is quite concerning to Durandal. The Great Void Sword Qi is indeed a special skill, unlike ordinary fighting techniques. This martial art is all-encompassing, encompassing strength, mental state, and combat style and techniques. It can be said that among the martial arts Durandal knows, the Great Void Sword Qi ranks among the best. But how did Kiana learn it? Durandal doesn't believe that it was Shen Gonglin who taught it to her.

This guy has absolutely no teaching ability; if he were to teach, he would simply be misleading and corrupting students.

"I don't want to answer that question."

Kiana turned her head away from Durandal. She wasn't stupid; how could she possibly tell the Schicksal people about the Class President's existence? The Class President had died at the hands of Schicksal. If she told Durandal, Otto would definitely find out too, and he would be the culprit behind all of this. At the same time, Kiana pressed down on Shen Gonglin's shoulder, making sure that this idiot didn't reveal it.

"Fine, whatever you say."

Silently watching Kiana, Durandal didn't delve into the question. Perhaps she already had the answer in her heart. Just as she thought, Kiana wouldn't perish so easily. As expected of a woman who had lived for so long, even if her body died, she wouldn't perish. Moreover, she could so easily shed the identity of her ex-girlfriend... They were in the same situation back then, but now the ex-girlfriend is all alone. How did she do it? Durandal needs someone to teach her.

Durandal turned and continued leading the way, but Kiana couldn't help but speak up. She had so much to say. The girl looked at Durandal's back and thought, "No, she shouldn't be like this."

"Why... Back at the St. Freya Academy, I heard many stories about you. Everyone regarded you as a hero, the strongest S-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal. This title was my aspiration and the goal I once pursued. But why did you choose to stand on Otto's side...? Do you know the truth of all this? Do you know the experiments I went through? Do you know what that person did? Why...? You are so strong, you are not a bad person... Why did you help Schicksal?"

With her fingers gripping Shen Gonglin's shoulders tightly, Kiana couldn't help but utter these words. She could sense that Durandal wasn't a bad person. From the beginning, she could tell that Durandal meant her no harm. Even knowing that she possessed the Herrscher of the Void, she only treated Kiana as an ordinary person. Moreover, Durandal had never truly harmed her. It could be said that Durandal matched all the images Kiana had originally imagined: powerful, beautiful, and confident. But why, why was she on Otto's side?

Hearing Kiana's words, Shen Gonglin remained silent. He had thought about this question before and had found the answer, but now it was up to Durandal to say it herself. To be fair, Durandal was indeed a very outstanding girl. She had her own thoughts and ideas. Although she liked Shen Gonglin, she wouldn't change her stance like Rita did. Her strong self-confidence made her know what she should do. It has to be said that Durandal was quite charming.

"If it weren't for Schicksal, who would protect the billions of people on this planet from the Honkai? You were once Valkyrie of Schicksal, so you should know this very well."

Instead of directly answering Kiana's question, Durandal countered with this question: Although there are many organizations in the world fighting against Honkai Schicksal —Scholastic, Anti-Entropy, World Serpent —there is no doubt that Schicksal ranks among the top in terms of both power and influence. Standing on Schicksal's side does not mean standing on Otto's side. Durandal has always been absolutely certain that everything she has done is to protect civilians and ensure the safety of those who need protection. For this reason alone, everything she has done is right.

"There is no absolute good or evil, right or wrong in this world, only mission. And I am only fighting for my own mission."

Durandal sighed. It seemed that trying to make Kiana understand what she had said was a bit too much to ask. She could tell from Kiana's eyes that she still hadn't accepted it. She was only saying so much to Kiana because Kiana was by Shen Gonglin's side. If it weren't for that reason, Durandal wouldn't even bother to speak. Speaking of which, Shen Gonglin, who was usually very willful, had never asked her about such things. He hadn't asked her to assassinate Otto, nor had he asked her to leave Schicksal directly. Indeed, he understood her.

Thinking of this, Durandal's affection for Shen Gonglin rose once again. This guy had said that he had the ability to be loved, and that everyone around him would unconsciously increase their affection for him. But Durandal didn't think so. The reason why Shen Gonglin was so likable was entirely because of his own qualities. She felt like she was... liking him more and more.

"Shen Gonglin... I've realized that I think I like you more, what should I do?"

Could you call her a "straightforward woman"? Durandal said whatever was on her mind, as if it were a topic to be discussed at a conference. Durandal suddenly said something like that, and both Shen Gonglin and Kiana were stunned. What was this woman suddenly saying? They were clearly not discussing this topic just now, so why did she suddenly say something so embarrassing? This woman, there's something wrong with her!

Kiana blushed instantly. She was furious. This woman was clearly provoking her. She was talking to her about serious matters, and then the woman suddenly said that she liked Shen Gonglin more. Kiana was so angry that she was trembling. This was a blatant provocation. Did this woman think that Kiana was dead?

I used to think she was a good person, but now it seems that it was all my imagination. She is not a good person at all. Durandal is a villain who is evil to the core.

"Ah... Durandal, the weather is quite nice today."

Even more embarrassed Shen Gonglin. He hadn't expected Durandal to suddenly say something like that. What was going on? The two of them shouldn't have this kind of relationship. Strictly speaking, they weren't even friends yet. Why would Durandal suddenly say something like that? What was she trying to do?

Chapter 288 Hard work always pays off

"Yes... the weather is quite nice today..."

What the hell did I just say? How could I have blurted out what was on my mind? Durandal appeared calm on the surface, but inside she was screaming like a groundhog. Why did she suddenly lose her composure? Shen Gonglin hadn't fully accepted her yet, and she had already revealed her true intentions. Wouldn't this make Shen Gonglin wary again?

Damn it, we finally managed to improve our relationship a little, and now we can even lie down together and watch TV, but I suddenly blurted out something like that. Oh no, will he keep his distance from me like this?

Durandal, you are such a complete idiot! How can there be such a straightforward woman like you? Did you read all those books and forget everything?