I, Herrscher Slayer: Mei Can Do It Too

Clumsily coaxing Mei, Kiana, you idiot, I'll remember this grudge! You made her cry and now I have to comfort her. I'll make you cry too!

Chapter 49 What Mei Can Do

Shen Gonglin was never good at comforting people. Although he liked to make girls angry, he was at a loss when it came to actually crying. He could feel Mei's tears soaking her clothes. The girl was sobbing silently, her shoulders shaking. Even though she was crying, she didn't want to make a sound so that Kiana inside could hear her. These two girls were thinking of each other.

But this put Mei Shen Gonglin in a difficult position. He reached out his hands, at a loss, and could only put his arms around Mei's waist. No matter what he said, the girl's tears wouldn't stop. It seemed that Mei had been under a lot of pressure during this time. Kiana's words were the last straw that broke Mei. Now she finally had a chance to vent.

"Shen Gonglin... why, why is fate so unfair to Kiana...?"

Suppressing her sobs, Mei let out a soft whimper. She clung tightly to Shen Gonglin's clothes, pressing her head against Shen Gonglin's chest. Normally, it would be difficult for Shen Gonglin to do this given her height, but Shen Gonglin has so many skills. In the shadows beneath her feet, the elf girl rolled her eyes as she had her clones lift Shen Gonglin up. She finally got to come out, and now she had to do this? Tsk, what a loss.

"Hmm... I can't really say whether it's fair or unfair. Fate is a strange thing. But... but don't worry, I won't let that happen. Trust me. Even if you don't trust others, you should trust me."

Whether fate is fair or not is a philosophical question that Shen Gonglin can't explain. Take her own abilities, for example. Others might spend their entire lives trying to master them, yet she can use them with incredible ease. Is that fair? No, it's not. Or perhaps the world has never been fair. A passage inexplicably surfaced in Shen Gonglin's mind. "People are not equal. Some are born fast, some are beautiful, some have poor parents, some are sick. Birth, growth, talents—human beings are all different..."

Thinking about this, Shen Gonglin's head started to ache again. It seemed like something a green-haired woman had said to her during a casual chat. It seemed like she had heard it from someone else. In short, Shen Gonglin inexplicably started to recall things that she had never experienced before. Perhaps returning to Changkong City had reminded her of things from the past.

"... I won't leave everything to you and Kiana. I also have things that only I can do."

After being comforted by Shen Gonglin, Mei's emotions gradually stabilized. The girl lifted her head from Shen Gonglin's embrace, her purple eyes filled with determination again. She spoke these words to Shen Gonglin, as if to herself. She had made up her mind. She could no longer push everything onto Shen Gonglin and Kiana. She had always been taken care of by them, and now it was time for her to take care of them!

"Yes, you're right. Mei is amazing. I believe in you."

Shen Gonglin nodded and smiled at Mei. Although he didn't know what Mei was planning to do, he was glad that she had regained her spirits. She had finally stopped crying. Shen Gonglin reached out and touched Mei's cheek, gently wiping away the Mei stains on her face with his thumb. Looking at that small, delicate face, Shen Gonglin couldn't help but lean in and rub it against her. This was the normal Mei. The girl who had looked so haggard and tired before would have broken Mei 'Shen Gonglin heart.

"Trust me... Um, thank you, Shen Gonglin. It's so good to have you here."

With her heart calmed down, Mei hugged Shen Gonglin. It felt so good to have someone believe in you. With Shen Gonglin's support, Mei became more determined about what she was going to do. This was what she had to do.

"Hey, Mei, you're back."

After everything was tidied up, Mei also pretended to have just returned when Tesla came out of the infirmary. They both needed to pretend now, as neither of them wanted the other to worry about them.

"Yes, I just got back. I was worried about the dangers in the city, so I went to see Xiao Kong off. It took me a little time on the way. Where's Kiana? Is she still in the infirmary?"

She concealed her feelings well; at least Tesla couldn't tell that Mei already knew everything. Seeing her like this, Tesla swallowed her words of comfort. She didn't know how to start the conversation. It was all the Chicken Coop Head guy's fault. That guy was just too serious, always speaking based on facts and reason. It was a good thing as a researcher, but he was inevitably a bit rigid in life. He had directly told Mei this, which was too cruel to the girl. How could she comfort her now?

"Yes, she's still in the infirmary. I just checked her over again, Mei, you... you don't need to worry too much..."

Helpless, Tesla could only say such bland and meaningless things, while Mei, on the contrary, comforted her this time.

"It's alright, Dr. Tesla, I'm fine. I've spent so much time with Anti-Entropy, and I know you are all excellent scientists. You will definitely be able to make the most reasonable judgment. I am very grateful that you are willing to tell me the facts. I believe you... By the way, Kiana hasn't eaten anything since she woke up. Shen Gonglin must be hungry too. Doctor, could you please go and call Shen Gonglin? I guess he went to feed Belenaus again. Could you please go and tell him not to feed them anything strange? I'll go and get them something to eat."

Changing the subject, Mei went to the kitchen to prepare something to eat for the two of them. This was the only thing she could do right now, but even so, she still wanted to make them a little more comfortable.

"Oh."

Upon hearing this, Tesla broke out in a cold sweat and ran out. Was that guy, Shen Gonglin, addicted to feeding? Luckily, the food reserves on Helios were plentiful, otherwise, if he kept feeding them like this, their meals would be in trouble. Speaking of which, don't Honkai Beast not need to eat? Could he be coercing or bribing that poor Judgment-class Honkai Beast?

Tsk tsk, how could he feel sorry for that Honkai Beast? There must be something wrong with his head. Adjusting his glasses, Tesla looked at Shen Gonglin outside, who was pouring chili peppers into Belenaus's mouth. Tsk tsk, that's right, it's not that there's something wrong with his head, but that Honkai Beast really is pitiful. He wondered if it was just his imagination, but when it saw him coming, it seemed like there were tears Honkai Beast in its eyes. Tsk tsk, it's so pitiful.

Chapter 50 Kiana Loses Her Sense of Taste

"Delicious, delicious, it's so delicious... Mei, your cooking is still so fragrant!"

In the infirmary, Kiana sat up and leaned on the table, devouring the food in front of her. The way the girl swallowed her food made Mei relax. So much time had passed, but her eating habits seemed unchanged. Watching her wolf down her food, Mei felt as if she were seeing those days in St. Freya. If only she could go back.

"Slow down, slow down, no one's going to take it from you... Keep this one, it's for Shen Gonglin. If you eat it, that guy will definitely be angry."

Mei set the other plate aside. To cater to Shen Gonglin's taste, Mei didn't add chili peppers to the curry, only sweet peppers as a garnish. Mei Shen Gonglin couldn't handle spicy food, and Mei knew his taste all too well.

"I know, Mei, you spoil Shen Gonglin too much. Someone like him who doesn't eat on time shouldn't be fed. I'm so full... Mei, don't look at me like that. I haven't eaten properly at all during this time. It's so nice to be able to enjoy Mei's cooking again. It's so satisfying, especially the spiciness of this curry. I sweated a lot after eating it. It feels so good."

After eating her fill, Kiana comfortably lay down on the chair, rubbing her little belly. However, Mei was slightly stunned when she heard what Kiana said. Spicy... How could that be? She used bell peppers, how could it be spicy?

A bad possibility appeared in Mei's mind. Her expression changed slightly, but the girl did not say it out loud. Her face still had that gentle smile, but in her heart, she was already crying tears of sorrow. This guy, is he still trying to hide it from me even now? I can't feel the pain in my body, I can't taste sweetness and spiciness. After the pain, is it that I lose my sense of taste? This guy, is he still trying to hide it from me even now!

"Is... is that so? As long as you think it's delicious, that's fine. Kiana, you rest for a while. When Shen Gonglin comes back, tell him to eat quickly too. I... I'll go wash the dishes now."

Trying her best to maintain a smile, Mei took the bowl and chopsticks that Kiana had used and took them out. She was afraid she would burst into tears if she didn't get out of there soon. What an idiot, sweet pepper curry, how could it be spicy? Kiana's behavior made Mei determined. It had been almost two hours, so she really needed to go over there.

Mei put the dishes in the sink. She didn't have time to waste washing the Mei now, since Dr. Tesla would do it anyway. Now, she had to do what she could do, what she should do as Kiana's companion!

Through the rain, Mei took a deep breath and ran inside. Raven, or rather, World Serpent, she hoped they really had a way to save Kiana. Mei would do anything to save Kiana... Of course, except for that kind of thing, that kind of thing, only with Shen Gonglin!

"Phew, I'm back, I'm back. Seriously, why did it suddenly start raining again... Kiana, Tesla and I just built a rain shelter for Belenaus. We have to go out and check on it later. I've been so good to it, I think it'll be very grateful, right?"

The rain was pouring down harder and harder. Shen Gonglin and Tesla ran into Helios, both of them completely soaked. As soon as they entered, Shen Gonglin couldn't wait to show off to Kiana, while Tesla silently ran over and grabbed a towel to vigorously dry his hair. The Dr. Lobster Head now had Chicken Coop Head. He must have been crazy to follow Shen Gonglin to build a rain shelter for the Honkai Beast. Now he was completely drenched and felt really uncomfortable. He must have taken the wrong medicine.

"... They should thank you... Shen Gonglin, come and eat. This is curry Mei made. Eat it to warm up. It might be a little spicy, but it's perfect for you right now."

Kiana was speechless. If she were to express gratitude, she felt that Belenaus would probably rather bite off Shen Gonglin's head right now. Onions, green peppers, chili peppers... what had this guy fed Belenaus? Kiana helplessly took out a towel from the side and dried Shen Gonglin's hair. At the same time, she also brought out the curry that Mei had left for Shen Gonglin. Could Shen Gonglin even eat curry? She really doubted it.

"Spicy? But Mei said she could make sweet pepper curry, how could she not know my taste... It really is sweet, Tesla, have a bite too, it should be sweet, right?"

Sitting down at the table, the aroma of curry made Shen Gonglin water. Kiana was completely wrong. Mei knew her own taste; how could she possibly make spicy food for herself? She didn't have any assets, and even if she died from the spiciness, no one would inherit her. Could it be that her sense of taste was malfunctioning? Shen Gonglin casually shoved a spoonful into Tesla's mouth. If she couldn't taste it, surely someone else could.

"Hmm... yes, it's sweet, it's sweet..."

Before Tesla could react, Shen Gonglin shoved a spoonful into his mouth. Tesla was stunned and had no ability to react at all. Why did this girl always do such outrageous things all of a sudden? This indirect kiss all of a sudden... Didn't she give him any time to prepare? As for whether it was sweet or spicy, Tesla couldn't taste it at all. The Dr. Lobster Head's face suddenly turned bright red. Whether it was sweet or spicy, who knew!

Unless you give yourself another bite, you might be able to taste the difference.

Ignoring Tesla's blushing and disheveled expression— Shen Gonglin was unaware of his own unconscious flirting skills—he looked at Kiana, who was staring blankly. Shen Gonglin frowned slightly, then suddenly pulled a piece of candy from his pocket and put it in Kiana's mouth. This girl, she probably wouldn't...

"Kiana, what flavor is this candy?"

Shen Gonglin stared intently at Kiana, awaiting her answer, while Kiana awkwardly shifted her gaze. In the end, she had been discovered after all.

"Sugar, sugar... of course it's sweet, Shen Gonglin, what are you up to?"

"Really? But the candy I gave you earlier was sour."

"...Yes, it's this kind of sweet and sour taste. Why are you giving me this? I don't like sweets."

"Hehe, sugar is sweet, Kiana... Tell me, you probably don't have a sense of taste anymore."

Chapter 51 We can't let others worry anymore.

Shen Gonglin made a shrewd judgment, and Kiana was speechless upon hearing his conclusion. The girl opened her mouth to try to hide her feelings, but she couldn't bring herself to say anything in front of Shen Gonglin. After a long while, Kiana silently lowered her head, and her behavior proved everything.

Tesla also fell silent. She had actually anticipated this possibility beforehand. The pain had disappeared, and what would disappear next were other sensations. Kiana would become a walking corpse and then face death. This was the conclusion she and Einstein had drawn.

"So what if you lost your sense of taste? You can still see, hear, and talk. Cheer up a bit, okay? You're so dejected. This is nothing like the Kiana I know. Can't you learn from me? You talk about this as if no one has ever experienced it. What's the big deal?"

However, Shen Gonglin's reaction surprised both of them. He shoved a spoonful into Kiana's mouth, and at the same time, he took Kiana's hand and gently bit her finger. The familiar stimulation spread from her finger to Kiana's whole body. The girl trembled and held onto the table. As Shen Gonglin's blood flowed through his body, Kiana felt the taste return to her mouth. So that's it, this is indeed... sweet.

"If there's anything wrong, just say it. When I lost my five senses, I was super strong... I just cried in Mei's arms for a little while and then I recovered. It was only for a little while. I'm fine, so why are you being so sad? I'm here with you. Leave these kinds of problems to me."

He appeared extremely proud, Shen Gonglin his arms crossed, looking so proud he was about to explode. In front of Kiana, he unconsciously adopted the demeanor of a senior. It's unclear what he was so proud of; perhaps he believed that his experience of losing his five senses made him Kiana's senior. He had this strange personality, but it was precisely this personality that made Kiana and the others feel extremely at ease.

"You even cried for a little while... Really, you're so shameless..."

Kiana's eyes slowly welled up with tears, and she quickly lowered her head. The sight of her crying was so embarrassing. Kiana hurriedly wiped her face with the back of her hand. The girl mumbled these words, and after Shen Gonglin learned of her state, she visibly relaxed. This guy seemed genuinely unconcerned about her current state, Kiana his confident demeanor was infectious. He was indeed very trustworthy.

"I already said it was only for a short while! Just a short while! Almost negligible... Seriously, if you keep harping on this, believe me, I'll beat you up. So don't even think about hiding it from others. You can't lie at all. Just tell me your true condition. If you can't hide it, Mei will definitely be even more heartbroken for you. That's not good."

Shen Gonglin was somewhat embarrassed and angry. He had only told Kiana about this embarrassing incident to put her at ease. If she kept bringing it up, how could he maintain his authority? In a fit of rage, he reached out and hit Kiana hard on the head. Because of the healing effect of the blood, Kiana had temporarily regained her sense of pain. She covered her head, gritted her teeth, and looked at Shen Gonglin. This idiot, but... he had a point.

"... Yes, you're right, I can't let Mei worry anymore... I... I have to go find her!"

This curry is sweet. Mei must have realized she had lost her sense of taste. Now that Shen Gonglin said that, Kiana panicked a little. Mei must be feeling terrible right now. I need to go and comfort her.

With that, the girl stood up and ran out. Shen Gonglin and Tesla did not stop her. After Kiana ran out, Tesla turned to look at Shen Gonglin. Now that Kiana was gone, he could talk to Shen Gonglin. He believed that Shen Gonglin should know about Kiana's physical condition.

"Why are you looking at me like that? I already gave you a bite, don't even think about the rest. This is Mei that Mei made for me as a loving wife."

Noticing Tesla's gaze, Shen Gonglin carefully covered her plate with her hand. That Red-haired Twin Tails looked like she was eyeing her feast. How could she be so ungrateful? She had already given her a bite, why was she still so greedy? So Tesla was this kind of person? She never expected that.

"Who was thinking about eating! And that wasn't a 'wife's bento,' it was just a regular lunch. I have important things to discuss with you... You should know about Kiana's condition, right? What you said just now was probably just to put her at ease."

Why can't this guy be a little serious? I'm being so serious, and he thinks I want to eat his food. This selfishness is just like always. Tesla took a deep breath and became serious. What Shen Gonglin said earlier reassured Kiana, but Tesla thought that he only said it to make Kiana feel more at ease.

"Who said that? It's just due to Honkai energy erosion. This kind of problem is easy to solve... Although I don't know how to solve it right now, there is always a way. Tesla, people who do great things can't panic. Look at me, am I not panicking at all? So you still have to learn from me in this respect."

Shen Gonglin ate his food heartily. If he wasn't enthusiastic about eating, he must be out of his mind. He wasn't just saying that to reassure Kiana. Shen Gonglin was genuinely confident, even though his confidence was rather blind. But for some reason, he was just full of confidence. This unreasonable confidence made Tesla roll his eyes. This guy, relying on him would be foolish.

However, it must be said that Tesla couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief at Shen Gonglin. There was a sense of security that even if the sky were to fall, Shen Gonglin would be there to hold it up. Not only Kiana, not only Mei, but even Tesla himself felt this way now. Shen Gonglin is truly blessed.

Unconsciously, a smile crept onto Tesla's lips. But just then, a violent tremor struck, and the alarm bells blared on the Helios. What was happening? Tesla stood up in shock, and through the window, she saw a startling sight: the sky seemed...

It's cracked.

Chapter Fifty-Two: Flying into the Sky

What's going on?!

Tesla looked out the window in shock. He didn't know when such a strange change had occurred. The air seemed to be filled with unease. The roar of Belenaus outside Helios sounded particularly agitated. Just looking at the cracks in the sky made Tesla very uncomfortable. Kiana was right. Something bad was indeed happening in this city.

[Dr. Tesla, the Hyperion currently 30 kilometers away from Changkong City... We have been attacked by the Quantum Shadow... This is strange, this isn't the Sea of Quantum... Something is happening in Changkong City... Please be careful, we will be there as soon as possible...]

Intermittent communications also came through at this time, originating from the Hyperion. From the communications, Shen Gonglin and Tesla could hear the sounds of battle, indicating that their situation wasn't good either. And now, the unusual activity in Changkong City ...

"Tesla, you stay on the Helios and tell me the Hyperion's current location. I'm going to provide support. You wait here for Mei and Kiana to return. Don't worry, everything will be alright."

Making a decisive decision, Shen Gonglin made this arrangement, and Tesla nodded in agreement without hesitation. Even she started listening to Shen Gonglin at this critical moment, pulling Shen Gonglin along as they ran out of the Hyperion. Once outside, they realized how terrible the situation was. The storm was getting more and more intense, and the water level seemed to be dropping... No, that's not right, the whole city was rising, as if the entire city was being attracted by the purplish-red crack in the sky. This was terrifying.

"According to the location transmitted via the communication, Chicken Coop Head and the others should be in that area... but how are you going to get there?"

With her hair disheveled by the strong wind, Tesla could only get Shen Gonglin to hear her by shouting loudly. In this situation, how could Shen Gonglin possibly offer any assistance?

"Of course that's how it is... Tsk, acrophobia and all that can't be worried about at a time like this. Tesla, go inside and stay there. If there's any danger, hide in the Titan Mech. I'll be right back!"

A star ring flashed in her eyes, and the power of the Herrscher of the Void filled her body once again. With her physical abilities, she couldn't use the power of the Universal Angel for a long time, but the Herrscher of the Void's abilities didn't pose any problem. She didn't need to use teleportation because it was too unfriendly to someone like Shen Gonglin who lacked a sense of direction; she could just fly there directly.

Seeing Tesla nod and run into Helios, Shen Gonglin breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to support the Hyperion. Fortunately, Tesla wasn't the troublesome type, which made things much easier for her. Just as Shen Gonglin was about to take off, Belenaus under the awning next to her growled softly. From the sound, Shen Gonglin understood something. Did it also want to do what it was supposed to do?

"Go, but protect your own life. You're my only mount right now."

Reaching out, she activated the Spear of the Void and severed the rope binding Belenaus's claws. This rope, tied by Shen Gonglin to prove it was her mount, was more fragile than a hair to Honkai Beast. Yet Belenaus obediently didn't break the rope, showing that this guy really had a strong sense of self-control.

After being untied by Shen Gonglin, Belenaus emerged from the rain shelter, spread its wings, and let out a Shen Gonglin murmur before flying into the sky. He was right; even Belenaus had its own things to do.

Next, it's my turn to deal with the crisis on the Hyperion. I need to resolve it first, and then rush back with them. Kiana and Mei should be alright, right?

With the Spear of the Void swirling around him and dazzling bands of light encircling Shen Gonglin, he chose his direction and flew straight into the sky. As for his fear of heights, as long as he didn't look at the ground, it didn't matter!

The city is collapsing. The Honkai energy seems to be gathering, and that gathering point... there's no doubt, it must be that thing in the sky. As long as I get there, I can close that door-like thing. If I let it stay open, then this city... this city that has already turned into ruins will cease to exist. Not to mention this city, it will definitely affect many more people!

In the ruins of the city, Kiana looked up at the huge purple crack in the sky. She had originally intended to come out and apologize to Mei, but this had happened so soon after she came out that she had to put her search for Mei aside for the time being. Her task now was to destroy this "gate" in the sky and close it as soon as possible, otherwise something bad would definitely happen.

Kiana tried her best to get closer, but how could human beings possibly reach the sky? Was she left with no choice but to use the Herrscher of the Void's abilities...? Kiana gritted her teeth, making a decision in her heart. Every time she used the Herrscher of the Void's power, it was actually draining her life force. However, she had just been bitten by Shen Gonglin, and if she was careful, she should be able to...

Just as Kiana was pondering, a dragon's roar echoed from the horizon. Kiana turned around in surprise, and a gust of wind swept up as Belenaus landed beside her. Sensing that Kiana needed it, Belenaus came to Kiana side. It just wanted to be by the Queen's side... or rather, not the Queen, but Kiana.

"Good timing, Belenaus, take me up there!"

It seems picking it up back then was definitely the right decision. Upon seeing Belenaus, Kiana immediately made a decision. The girl flipped and jumped onto Belenaus's back. A golden light flashed in Kiana's eyes, and the Spear of the Void appeared in her hand. Riding on the dragon's back, the girl pointed at the crack in the sky and issued a command to the Honkai Beast. Upon receiving the command, Belenaus soared into the sky, and the black-purple quantum creature that fell out of the crack also found its target. Kiana swung the spear in her hand and charged forward. As long as she absorbed this Honkai energy, everything would be over.

As for what happens after absorbing the essence... well, that's up to Shen Gonglin. No matter how willful I am, he'll always be there to cover for me!

"Kiana... Meanwhile, in another corner of the city, a distraught Mei was also looking at the sky. After seeing that small shadow soaring into the sky, the girl unconsciously took steps towards it. It's like this again, it's like this again!"

Chapter Fifty-Three: Regaining Strength

In the rain, the girl watched her target in the sky running and running. She gritted her teeth, trying to catch up with her, but as always, no matter how hard she tried, she could not touch the figure on the horizon. It was the same again. Just when she was about to face hardship, she could only stand behind her. She felt utterly useless now.

The sharp blade swiftly sliced through the Honkai Beast blocking her path, but even though Mei had tried her best, she still couldn't do what she wanted to do. Just then, the words of the leader of the World Serpent that Raven had led her to see before surfaced in Mei's mind: the only way to save Kiana now was to become the Herrscher of Thunder herself.

Or rather, to reclaim the power of being the Herrscher of Thunder!

Kiana currently possesses three Herrscher Core. According to Kevin, the leader of World Serpent, these three Herrscher Core are an immense burden on her. If one could be removed, the burden would be significantly reduced. Moreover, once she regains her Herrscher power, she wouldn't have to let Kiana fight alone on the front lines. She knows Kiana's personality; whenever Honkai occurs, she'll put herself in danger. And if she could resolve the Honkai before Kiana...

In that case, the Herrscher of the Void within her should no longer gain power, and Kiana will no longer have to endure the pain of Honkai erosion. However... she will probably have to leave the Hyperion for a while.

This time, it was finally her turn to take responsibility for them. Having made her decision, Mei's eyes gradually hardened. She just didn't know how Shen Gonglin would treat her... She'd probably get a good scolding... Well, she'd take the scolding. If it got really bad, she could have him beat her up. Or something else was fine with her... But knowing his personality, he'd probably forgive her in the end.

As long as you admit your mistakes sincerely, Shen Gonglin won't make things difficult for you. I'm sorry, I was wrong this time, but I just won't change.

Shaking her head, Mei continued running forward. She knew that Shen Gonglin was definitely thinking of leaving everything to him, but Mei didn't want to just be a pretty face. She also wanted to use her own power to save Kiana. In the past, that guy was always willful, and now it was her turn to be willful. After all, she was just a young girl, and being willful was their privilege.

However, he's probably going to get a beating. Hopefully, he'll only hit his butt, where the flesh is thicker.