Chapter 234

Durandal's armor disintegrated into a lighter form, and her loose blonde hair was tied into a single ponytail for easier movement. The girl chased after Kevin and flew into the sky. Shen Gonglin had already asked her to avenge him, so she absolutely couldn't let this man go!

Chapter 297 Strongest vs. Strongest

Two shooting stars streaked across the sky. Kevin was no longer planning to fight in this place. He glanced back at the girl who was hot on his heels. The Honkai energy particles surging behind her were as dazzling as fireworks. If he wasn't careful, she would catch up with him. He knew from the intelligence that the girl in front of him was the current top combat power in this world. This strength was indeed worthy of his recognition.

Unlike the fleeting power of Shen Gonglin, the girl's continuously surging fighting spirit impressed Kevin. She truly deserved to be the strongest in the world... However, her brain doesn't seem to be working very well. Couldn't she tell that Shen Gonglin was trying to provoke her? Hua was the same way, as if she had been poisoned.

But now he had finally arrived at a battlefield that suited him. Looking down at the boundless ocean, Kevin stopped flying. The man turned around and threw a punch. Unparalleled freezing power erupted in this space. Ice spread from the sky and froze the entire sea area. Sharp ice spikes spread and rose on the sea surface. In an instant, the entire sea area became a world of ice and snow. Durandal landed on the ice and looked at the man standing on the ice mountain in the distance. Even though she had witnessed him create such a magnificent scene, her eyes did not waver at all.

If the intelligence is correct, then it makes perfect sense for the leader of the World Serpent to do such a thing.

After a brief eye contact, Kevin reached out towards Durandal, black energy gathering in his palm. Black icicles suddenly pierced out from beneath Durandal's feet. The girl, seemingly possessed, leaped from the ground, her tied-up golden ponytail swaying gracefully. Neither of them used weapons, for Durandal felt that only a direct, visceral punch could truly vent her Shen Gonglin. In this icy world, Durandal moved swiftly towards Kevin like a nimble sprite, her punch aimed at his face!

The 4th Generation God-Slaying Armor, Bright Knight: Excelsis: Bright Knight: Excelsis Durandal, was the suit of armor Durandal was wearing at the moment. Durandal had simplified the armor again, but the jet engine was still retained. The girl's skirt armor transformed into a blue stream of light, propelling Durandal into the sky. The girl mobilized her power and concentrated it on her right fist. Golden light enveloped her fist, which slammed hard towards Kevin. However, this powerful blow was blocked by a blue light screen that suddenly appeared in front of Kevin. This man really has a lot of tricks up his sleeve.

A powerful recoil erupted from the light barrier, Durandal was quickly pushed back. The girl fell onto the ice field, stirring up a layer of snowflakes. However, Kevin did not relax at all. After a brief retreat, Durandal's attack became even more ferocious this time.

Almost instantly, Durandal took to the sky again. This time, Kevin didn't even have time to defend against the attack. The barrier was instantly shattered, and the thrusters changed direction, allowing Durandal to attack from the side once more. In the sky, the two fists collided, even stronger than before. Feeling the power in Durandal's fist, Kevin understood why this girl was called the strongest.

Without engaging Kevin in a standoff, Durandal used the force of the impact to leap higher into the sky. Looking down at the white-haired man, Durandal parted her cherry lips slightly.

"King".

A massive white phantom instantly appeared behind Durandal. The knight-like figure wielded a giant sword and slashed at Kevin. The World Serpent leader blocked the sword with his arms crossed, but unable to gain leverage in mid-air, he could only spin and roll to dissipate the force, landing on the snowfield in a superhero-like pose. In terms of both strength and combat skills, this Durandal truly deserved the title of the strongest!

The attack wasn't over yet. The girl in the air unleashed a dazzling light. Durandal raised her hands, and a massive phantom of a knight's lance appeared in the sky. The silver-white phantom, enveloped in red Honkai energy, pierced down from the sky like the Sword of Damocles. Kevin's expression remained unchanged. He raised his hand, his azure eyes, like the vertical pupils of a snake, staring at the girl in the sky. Streams of light gathered in his hand, and black ice rose straight up from the ground to meet the phantom of the knight's lance. The two attacks collided in mid-air, and explosions and smoke filled the entire space. "He's got some skills, indeed. But even so, I will avenge Shen Gonglin!"

As the smoke cleared, Durandal looked down at Kevin on the ground. The blue light particles trailing behind her armor made her Durandal like a goddess from heaven. After her previous attack failed, she was preparing her next attack. Kevin responded by spreading black ice from the ground into the sky. If they continued fighting, he would have to use the An-Utu, but it hadn't recovered from the An-Utu he had just used to defend against Shen Gonglin's attack... That woman hadn't used a weapon yet. It seemed he had been underestimated by her.

Kevin frowned slightly. The reason he didn't use a weapon was Durandal: firstly, to test Durandal's strength, and secondly, because the An-Utu had taken most of the damage from that arrow earlier and couldn't be used for a short time. And An-Utu not using a weapon... was this for the sake of knightly virtues?

No, Durandal wanted was to punch him in the face to vent her anger for Shen Gonglin. How dare this man hurt Shen Gonglin like that? Did he really think there were no adults in the house? Shen Gonglin had finally asked her for help, so of course she had to do it properly. She remembered the last time he asked her for help was... the time he asked her to buy him a jianbing (Chinese crepe). Now he had finally asked her for help again. Durandal felt that this was an opportunity to repair their relationship. This kind of venting of anger should definitely be done by someone close to her. This was a sign of Shen Gonglin's trust in her.

You see, otherwise why wouldn't he let Rita Theresa help him? The reason he asked for help is because he believes in himself and likes himself, Durandal felt that she had seen through everything.

In fact, Shen Gonglin felt that Durandal was a great fighter. No one was stronger or more useful than her. Apart from her, Shen Gonglin couldn't think of anyone else who could fight Kevin. Although everyone was S-class, Durandal was clearly outside the standard. She would become stronger after each battle. After learning about Durandal's ability, Shen Gonglin even suspected that she was Super Saiyan.

After all, they all have blond hair.

Chapter 298 No one can stop me!

"Stop, Durandal."

The battle was about to begin when a voice suddenly appeared on the battlefield. Kevin turned his gaze slightly and a tall man came into view. The man had long golden hair tied into a braid and hung down in front of him. His green eyes held an expression that Kevin could not yet understand. The man walked over with a smile. Kevin had seen the man's information before.

Otto Apocalypse, the leader of Schicksal.

"Leader of the World Serpent, you have fully demonstrated your power. In that case, I must return the courtesy. I am Otto Apocalypse, the current Bishop of Schicksal."

Having been observing the battle between Durandal and Kevin, Otto appeared now to negotiate a deal with Kevin. Kevin had already demonstrated the power of the World Serpent, and this deal was necessary to achieve his goals. Otto should also know what Schicksal's bargaining chips are.

"Bishop of Schicksal ...is this the return gift you prepared? This is not how you treat a guest."

Kevin was ready to back down. His deal with Schicksal was, in a sense, the reason he came all this time. But his backing down didn't mean that the strongest Valkyrie in the sky wanted to stop. Her attack didn't slow down at all. Kevin could even feel that her power had become stronger. Kevin looked at Otto was also frowning. Durandal, what's going on?

"Durandal, you can stop now."

Speaking again, Otto looked at his strongest blade in the sky. Had Durandal not heard him? His appearance meant the end of the battle. So far, neither of them had really gone all out; they were just testing each other's strength. But Durandal's current behavior... did she want to play for real?

Although he had great confidence in Durandal's strength, she was no pushover either, and a mutually destructive outcome was not what Otto wanted.

"Don't want."

Durandal shook her head decisively in refusal. She continued to gather her strength in the air; how could she possibly stop just because of Otto's simple words? Who did he think he was? Durandal knew exactly what was important and urgent. Shen Gonglin had finally asked her to do something, and she couldn't let it go unfinished. Durandal was very straightforward; if she said no, she meant no, and no one could change her mind!

Is this the art of governing subordinates as ordained by Schicksal?

Kevin silently looked at Otto, while the bishop, who had been directly rejected by his subordinate, also looked rather grim. What was wrong with Durandal? Wasn't she usually the most obedient and loyal one who carried out his orders? How could she have turned out like this? What did he mean by saying no so decisively? I am a bishop, a bishop, you should obey my orders.

"Durandal, Mr. Kevin is no longer our enemy. I believe you are aware of this. Continuing to fight is not good for Schicksal or World Serpent."

What to do when subordinates don't obey orders? Logically, Otto should have gotten used to this by now. The Far East Branch defected, the S-rank Valkyrie Rita Roseweisse refused to work without extra pay, and now even Durandal openly defied his orders. Otto felt like he was about to get slapped in the face. What was wrong with this girl? Why was she so determined to deal with Kevin? Did his appearance offend Durandal?

"That's not something I'm thinking about. What I need to do right now is to punch him hard in the face."

Durandal's attitude was unusually firm. Just thinking about the bloodied arm that Durandal Shen Gonglin shown her made her furious. She had never seen Shen Gonglin so badly injured before. She had always treated Shen Gonglin with utmost care and affection, and now she had been bullied so badly by Kevin. Forget about being an ancestor of the Kaslana family, forget about being the leader of the World Serpent, she had to get revenge for Shen Gonglin!

"... How did you provoke her? Durandal isn't usually like this."

He sensed Durandal's determination. Unlike the Valkyrie, Durandal's relationship with Otto was more like a partnership. So, he really didn't know what to do about Durandal. He could only look at Kevin, wondering what he had done to Durandal. Otto had never seen Durandal show such obvious hostility towards anyone before.

"..."

Kevin remained silent. He didn't want to explain. Justice would prevail. Could he say that this woman was tricked by Shen Gonglin into helping him get revenge? His injuries weren't self-inflicted; they were simply the backlash from using power beyond his limits. Yet this woman blamed him. Kevin felt wronged, but due to his personality, Kevin maintained his aloof demeanor. Yes, that's right, he disdained to explain.

"The leader of the World Serpent... In order for the transaction to proceed smoothly... how about you let her punch you? Don't worry, for my sake, Durandal won't hit you too hard."

After a long silence, Otto suddenly turned to Kevin and said these words, his green eyes filled with seriousness. Otto was serious; Durandal would definitely not give up unless he got a punch. He clearly couldn't persuade Durandal now, and judging from her posture, she would probably blast him along with her if he didn't step aside. His Soul Steel body probably couldn't withstand her attacks, so it seemed that the only way for now was to make the leader of the World Serpent suffer a little.

Is this guy serious? Will Durandal go easy on him out of respect? His reputation is really valuable. Has he been asleep for too long? The world seems a little strange these days. It seems that even the strongest sword of Schicksal isn't entirely loyal to Schicksal.

Kevin remained silent, and Otto was at a loss as neither side was willing to back down.

Great opportunity, seize it now!

Durandal had been searching for an opportunity, and when she suddenly seized it, Durandal channeled the power of her inner World Bubble. A Durandal armor instantly enveloped her, and she vanished without a trace. Even Kevin couldn't catch a glimpse of her. The man's pupils contracted as a pair of blue eyes suddenly appeared in his vision, followed by a sharp pain on his face. This was Durandal's true power.

That's really surprising.

Chapter 299 Unexpected People

This strike pierced through the stars!

A powerful punch landed squarely on Kevin's face. Since Otto arrived, Kevin's attention had been focused on this Archbishop of Schicksal. He hadn't expected Durandal to possess such hidden power; that golden armor... Kevin sensed a threat emanating from it. This blow was a solid one, and more importantly...

Why did I hear the clicking sound of a camera taking pictures?

Alright, the evidence has been collected. The bishop probably can't continue to act recklessly here. In any case, I've avenged Shen Gonglin. That kid should be satisfied to see these photos. Of course, he'll come back to complain when he's been bullied, and I'll definitely help him get justice.

Using the high-speed camera on her armor to capture the scene, Durandal switched back to her God-Slaying Armor. The Valkyrie glanced at Otto before flying into the air and leaving. She was just giving the bishop face, but this wasn't over. After bullying Shen Gonglin like that, how could a mere punch possibly settle things?

"...Leader of the World Serpent, are you alright?"

After Durandal left, Otto remained silent for a long time before finally speaking up. He looked at Kevin lying in the ice, somewhat speechless. He was about to negotiate a deal with Kevin, but his subordinate had punched him hard right in front of him. Even someone as thick-skinned as Otto was a little at a loss. Durandal, you've really left me with quite a bit of trouble.

Seriously, you shouldn't have beaten him up like that in front of him. Although this level of attack probably wouldn't have much effect on him, it wasn't very damaging, but it was incredibly humiliating. Look at the bruise on Kevin's lip; Otto's whole body felt numb.

"It's nothing, just a little girl's fist. I'm perfectly fine. So, Bishop of Schicksal, I'm very interested in the deal you're talking about."

With a cold face, Kevin climbed out of the ice without expression. Although he had never changed his expression before, Otto felt that he was trying to hide his embarrassment. The Honkai Beast's genes allowed the wound on the corner of his mouth to heal quickly, but the scene just now was deeply engraved in Otto's mind, and it seemed that he would not forget it for a long time.

"Of course, after all, this is a deal that benefits both of us, but this is not the right place to talk."

Otto looked up at the sky. Who knew if there was any surveillance here? The content of the conversation between the World Serpent and the leader of Schicksal could not be known to a third person, so it was necessary to take some precautions to keep it confidential.

Near the edge of the desert, two small figures were struggling to move forward and try to get out of it. After ordering Durandal to help them take revenge, Shen Gonglin and Kiana were trying to leave. Shen Gonglin was seriously injured, so everything depended on Kiana. However, even though she was Valkyrie, the girl's stamina was limited. After carrying Shen Gonglin for so long, Kiana was really feeling tired.

"Hey, Shen Gonglin, didn't I tell you not to stop? Keep talking to me, or you can leave by yourself."

The girl gritted her teeth and persevered. At the same time, she raised her shoulder and touched Shen Gonglin's cheek. Because there was no medicine, she could only give Shen Gonglin a simple bandage. Just now, this guy was quite energetic and even had the strength to tell her lame jokes, but now he seems to have not spoken for a long time. This won't do.

"... I'm already injured like this, and you still want me to walk by myself? Kiana, you have no heart at all... Speaking of which, my chest hurts so much. Kiana, why don't you carry me? At least that will cushion the pain a bit."

Upon hearing Kiana's words, Shen Gonglin opened her eyes. Her usually bright eyes now appeared somewhat dim, a sign of excessive blood loss and dehydration. It seemed that even 40% of her maximum exertion was not enough. Feeling a little dazed, Shen Gonglin patted Kiana's shoulder. Carrying her like this was not comfortable at all.

"What a hassle, you're such a troublemaker... And you've always been uncomfortable with other people holding you, saying it's embarrassing or something, so why don't you care today?"

Despite her complaints, Kiana obediently held Shen Gonglin in her arms. Seeing the usually energetic Shen Gonglin so weak, she felt sorry for her. There was no one else to help them now, so she had to hold on and keep talking to Shen Gonglin to keep him from falling asleep.

"Anyway, there's no one else here, so why embarrass myself... Hmm? Wait, I feel like I'm being watched. Kiana, be careful, there might be enemies."

Resting his head on Kiana's shoulder, Shen Gonglin intended to close his eyes and rest, but his keen senses detected a gaze. He and Kiana had encountered enough enemies along the way, but thankfully none of them were particularly troublesome, and Kiana could handle them on her own. This should be the last wave.

"I see."

Kiana laid Shen Gonglin down and let him rest against a large rock. She warily watched ahead, while on the nearby ruins, a figure crouched quietly, a sniper rifle in hand. The scope was aimed at Kiana, but the trigger remained clenched. Kiana bit her lip tightly. Shooting here might succeed, but if she were killed... in this state, Shen Gonglin probably wouldn't be able to escape this desert alive.

There's nothing we can do but let her go this time, Herrscher of the Void. Consider yourself lucky.

Ultimately, she didn't pull the trigger. The woman stood up and stepped into Kiana's line of sight. Her black cloak and distinctive figure suggested she was already in battle mode the moment Kiana saw her. It seemed this wasn't some worthless piece of junk. Kiana and this woman had a history; she remembered her name was...

"Raven, huh? I didn't expect you to be blocking my way. I'll only say this once: get out of the way."

Kiana wielded dual pistols; this woman was far superior to those junk mechs. However... she was using a sniper rifle, clearly the type to launch a sneak attack from afar. How could she appear so openly right in front of her?

Chapter 300 Unexpected Rescue

"Calm down, I'm not your enemy, at least not now... If you don't move aside, that kid might be done for. Do you want to carry his coffin back? If you don't want him to die, let me through quickly. He can still be saved."

Faced with Kiana's tense attitude, Raven didn't even bother to lift her eyes. Since she had made a decision, she would not regret it but would resolutely carry it out. She didn't even look at Kiana. Raven's eyes were fixed on Shen Gonglin. She had seen his condition was very serious through the sniper scope earlier, but now that she saw it up close, she realized that the situation was even worse than she had thought. He needed to be given emergency treatment as soon as possible.

"What? What do you mean by that?"

Kiana was well aware of Shen Gonglin's condition. He was still relatively conscious, but his injuries were real. He didn't have the physique of Valkyrie, and these injuries were quite severe for a normal person. At first, Shen Gonglin would groan and cry out in pain, but he hadn't said anything for a long time. Kiana didn't think that Shen Gonglin had suddenly become a tough guy; that would be the worst-case scenario. But judging from Raven's attitude... she seemed to want to treat Shen Gonglin?

What exactly is this woman up to?

"Literally, don't worry, I don't want him to die either. Of course, if you're not comfortable with that, I can leave. If you agree, then step aside."

Raven opened her cloak, revealing all the medicine hidden inside to Kiana. She couldn't bear to watch Shen Gonglin die; after all, in Raven's heart, he was her guiding light, supporting her dreams and willing to work alongside her... She'd consider it repaying a favor. The villa and island were gone, but the favor remained. Raven had never considered renegeting on such a large sum of money.

"... If you dare to play any tricks, I'll kill you."

After hesitating for a moment, Kiana finally stepped aside. Although she didn't know why Raven was there, she didn't seem to be hostile at the moment. Shen Gonglin needed treatment, and she could only trust Raven. The girl threatened her worriedly, but Raven ignored her and walked straight to Shen Gonglin's side, kneeling down. The mercenary took off her cloak and placed it on the ground, and only then was the face hidden under the cloak truly revealed. So this is what this cold-blooded mercenary looks like.

Beneath her short gray hair was an adorable face that seemed completely out of place with the cold mercenary's demeanor. A mole at the corner of her mouth added a touch of allure to her otherwise cute face. Her red eyes were calm and gentle. Kiana never expected Raven to look like this after removing her cloak. Just looking at her, Kiana couldn't imagine that she was a member of World Serpent. This face really didn't have the aura of a strong person at all.

Kiana suddenly regretted letting her treat Shen Gonglin's injuries. What should she do? She bit her lip, hesitant. But if she did it herself... Kiana knew her own limitations. Whether it was battlefield first aid or other subjects, this was not something she was good at.

"You... you wouldn't poison me, would you? You mean, put that kind of medicine on the wound that makes people wish they were dead, like rubbing salt or chili water... I've seen it on TV. If you dare to do that, I'll have Durandal beat you up. She's really tough. She might have even beaten up your boss."

Shen Gonglin barely opened his eyes. Even though the woman in front of him was beautiful and very cute, he remained very vigilant. He couldn't let his guard down just because she was pretty. After all, Shen Gonglin was the kind of person who was exceptionally beautiful but full of Raven. Raven might be just like that. She had used drugs before, and Rita had fallen for her tricks before.

That maid is very vengeful; she'll definitely find a way to get revenge on Raven.

"That's a good idea. It's a pity I didn't bring any poison with me this time. Since you still have the energy to talk, it seems the situation isn't too bad. Can you raise your right hand... Never mind, I'll do it myself. Hey, stop watching and come up and help out."

She glared at Jingu Rin with annoyance. Did he think she would poison him? He really didn't appreciate her kindness. If she really wanted him dead, she could have left him alone from a distance and he would have been in serious trouble. She then checked Jingu Rin's injuries.

Raven noticed the problem most on his right hand, since he had to draw the bowstring. Kiana had only given him a simple bandage. As a qualified mercenary, Raven had the medicine that Shen Gonglin needed right now. Raven turned around and called out to Kiana, who was just standing there watching the show, seemingly lost in thought. Was this really the way the Herrscher of the Void act? She seemed rather silly.

"Oh, I'm here to help... Oh dear, you've torn his clothes all over, he can't wear them now..."

Kiana belatedly realized what was happening and rushed over to help, while Raven simply and decisively tore open Shen Gonglin's clothes. The clothes were now tattered and torn. The Schicksal people were the same; he was supposed to be an S-rank in Schicksal before, so why wasn't he given a combat armor? This kind of ordinary clothing has basically zero defensive power, and it's not even as good as the tactical suit he's wearing.

"It was impossible to wear it in the first place, don't worry, I'll leave my cloak for him. This kind of clothing is definitely unwearable now, and it would also affect the bandaging... Why are you looking at me like that?"

Because of her previous transformation into an angel, the back of Shen Gonglin's clothes had two large holes torn in them by the wings, and with the bloodstains, the light green top was definitely unwearable. That's why Raven tore it off for Shen Gonglin. This action made Shen Gonglin stare at her intently. Raven touched her face, wondering if she had gotten something strange on it. Why was he looking at her like that?

"I really like this outfit, you have to pay me back."

Shen Gonglin looked at the pile of fabric lying to the side with a regretful expression. Speaking of which, this outfit belonged to Kiana, a green cat-patterned hoodie, which was basically Shen Gonglin's everyday clothes. Now that it was ruined like this, Raven would have to pay for it.

"I understand. I will make it up to you someday. Now, please cooperate. It might hurt a little... I'll take it slowly. Just bear with it."

Raven's attitude surprised Kiana. This guy was surprisingly gentle when facing Shen Gonglin, as if he owed Shen Gonglin something. There shouldn't be any special relationship between the two of them, right?

The girl's eyes were filled with suspicion. As expected of Shen Gonglin, he could even turn his enemies to his side.

Chapter 1: Speaking the Truth - Shen Gonglin

After carefully applying the medicine to Shen Gonglin, Raven meticulously bandaged his wounds. She figured he should be alright now. She had initially considered giving him an adrenaline shot, but Shen Gonglin reacted with intense excitement and resistance when she pulled out the syringe. Seeing how agitated he was, she figured adrenaline wouldn't be necessary. Raven tilted her head, deep in thought. What should she do next after bandaging him up?

However, Raven had no idea how adorable her unconscious head tilt was. Originally, because of the cloak, this woman always gave people a cold feeling, but now that her true face was exposed in front of Kiana and Shen Gonglin, that coldness could no longer appear. Can this kind of person be a mercenary? This face really has no sense of intimidation at all.

Kiana was just thinking about it, but Shen Gonglin actually took action. He reached out his movable left hand and gently touched Raven's face. It was a real face, not some kind of silicone mask. So Raven really looks like this. She looks so cute. I really want to make her cry.

"Don't move. It's been bandaged up with great difficulty. If you move around, the wound will reopen. You don't have the Valkyrie's strong physique, nor have you undergone any human bio-modification. These injuries will have to wait for your own recovery ability... But I remember that you seem to have recovery methods in the report, so there's no need to worry."

Kiana initially thought Raven would be angry, but to her surprise, the woman simply removed Shen Gonglin's hand from her face. This action immediately alarmed Kiana. This woman's attitude towards Shen Gonglin was very abnormal. Kiana remembered how ruthless Rin had tricked her and Rita, but when facing Shen Gonglin, she acted like a gentle older sister. This was very unusual.

"Don't get the wound wet, and remember to eat... These things may not taste good, but they're quite effective at replenishing energy. The intelligence says you're a picky eater, but now is not the time to be picky. Also, here's a compass for you. Don't go any further this way, or you'll end up back at that Schicksal testing ground. Follow this direction, and you can leave from here."

Not paying attention to Kiana's gaze, Raven still had a mission to complete. She couldn't get Shen Gonglin to safety, but she could leave them some supplies. She left behind the energy bars and all the survival gear she had on her. As a mercenary, it was normal to have these things. With these things, the two of them would definitely be able to get out of this desert. This was all she could do for them now.

Leaving the cloak and supplies behind, Raven picked up the sniper rifle beside her and prepared to leave. Looking at the large pile of supplies on the ground, Kiana's doubts finally reached their peak. The girl raised her head, her azure eyes fixed on Raven, Kiana spoke, "Why are you helping us like this? I remember we should be enemies."