Chapter 265

"Alright, old friend, this isn't the place to talk..."

Otto extended his hand to his friend, but a slight frown appeared between his brows. Something seemed off about his old friend.

Do you still dare to trust him? He will betray you without hesitation. Think carefully about how he treated you back then!

The memory resurfaced: amidst the smoke of war, the man pointed a golden gun at his forehead. The memory was so serene, with only anger rumbling in his chest.

Immortal Chiyuan, I did not lie.

With that man's words and a gunshot, his life was extinguished. Incredibly, he remembered not feeling any pain at the time, but now, recalling it, he felt excruciating pain. That's it, that's the kind of pain... He has to taste the suffering he endured!

Yes, he is the most dangerous person on Earth, and his evil plot must be stopped.

Now is the best opportunity, isn't it?

If we don't stop him, more people will die... and more tragedies will occur.

He destroyed Kiana, your friend; he turned her into a monster...

He killed Himeko. If it weren't for him, that captain wouldn't have had to pay such a heavy price.

He also took Cheng Lixue away from you, didn't he? He thought you'd forgotten everything, but you haven't.

Various voices echoed in her mind, but she felt no throbbing pain, because these voices were all her own. From beginning to end, there was only one voice in her mind.

Now you can remember everything, nothing can stop you anymore, you can... be whole again.

First, you need to...

Kill him!

The consciousness reached a consensus, and the immortal, who had been reborn, stepped towards the man not far away. The man seemed to be about to say something, but the immortal's movements were as swift as lightning, giving him no chance to continue. The immortal pinched the man's cheek with his hand. On that face, the smile had not yet turned into confusion. He looked at himself, as if he wanted to say something, but from the mouth that was pinched, only a few meaningful notes were squeezed out.

Looks like I'll have to wash my hands later. How pathetic! But this is what he has to endure. Without a doubt, looking at Otto now, I'm so happy I could almost laugh out loud!

She raised her other hand and punched that face without any mercy.

That's it!

"Finally home! Whew, the air here feels so fresh. No need to worry about the Honkai or enemy attacks. I'm going to have a good rest for a few days now."

Meanwhile, at the Schicksal Airport, the Immortal Blade's exclusive warship had already landed. Alvit stepped out of the warship and stretched comfortably. Having completed her mission, with all her comrades present, she was finally back in the comfort of headquarters. The girl was very excited.

"Alvit, it's not time to relax yet. Arrange for Rita to receive treatment, and Anna ... arrange for her to stay in the Immortal Blade's dormitory for now. I'll talk to the bishop about her. As for Shen Gonglin ... come with me. Your injuries also need to be treated properly."

Alvit wanted to relax, but Durandal didn't give her the chance. Although she was back at headquarters, there were still many things to arrange, and it wasn't time to completely relax yet. However, being able to return to headquarters safely was always a good thing.

"Roger! Leave everything to me, after all, I'm the most reliable tool... Hey, Shen Gonglin, why do you look like that? Are you still afraid of heights? It's okay, this is the Schicksal Headquarters, the safest place in the world, there's nothing to worry about."

Alvit saluted Durandal and was about to leave, almost forgetting that she hadn't finished her business. But then she noticed Shen Gonglin's expression. Why did he look so strange? They were already back at headquarters, so what was there to worry about?

"Who said I'm afraid of heights? It's just... Do you guarantee it's safe here? Why do I always feel a little uneasy, like something bad is happening?"

Shen Gonglin shook his head. He didn't understand what was wrong with him either. Why was he so restless? Looking at the seemingly peaceful Schicksal Headquarters, Shen Gonglin's unease slowly rose to its peak. It was indeed a bit strange.

"Something bad has happened... Don't worry, it's alright. This should be the safest place in the world. You're feeling this way because of your injury. Come with me, it's more important to treat your injury first."

Durandal comforted Shen Gonglin, explaining that it was normal for him to feel uneasy since he was still a wanted criminal in Schicksal. Durandal reached out and pulled Shen Gonglin's hand. During this mission together, Durandal felt that her relationship with Shen Gonglin had improved a lot. He had held her hand before, so it shouldn't be a problem for her to hold his hand too.

However, at that moment, a violent explosion suddenly rang out from the tower not far away. The alarm bells of the Schicksal Headquarters immediately went off, and smoke and dust filled the air. Even the Father Mech that Shen Gonglin had previously seized from ME Company and placed at the Schicksal Headquarters seemed to tremble.

Is this the safest and most foolproof place in the world that they were talking about?

She quickly caught Alvit beside her to prevent her from falling. Shen Gonglin looked at Durandal speechlessly, but Durandal didn't have time to pay attention to Shen Gonglin's gaze. What was going on?

Why would something like this suddenly happen at Schicksal Headquarters? Was it an enemy attack? Just now, they were Shen Gonglin to Rin about how Schicksal Headquarters had the best defense in the world, and now they've slapped themselves in the face like this. This is no way to sabotage someone!

"Shen Gonglin, listen to me, this must be... Oh dear!"

Durandal wanted to explain, but at that moment a dark figure suddenly rushed out, knocking the Valkyrie away, while Shen Gonglin stood there stunned, still listening.

Chapter Four: Not a single one who can fight.

That feels so good, so good! It feels so good to crush Otto Soul Steel face with my fists! Come on, a few more, crush a few more myself!

Casually tossing aside the "dead" body of the Bishop of Schicksal, the immortal, now thoroughly familiar with the body, felt an overwhelming excitement. Although he had just killed a substitute—who knew how many substitutes that cowardly man had created for him—it was undoubtedly a suitable starting point for venting his frustrations. And now... well, of course, he would continue venting!

Otto is here, and there are these high-level medical pods. Without a doubt, this is the Schicksal Headquarters. Let him announce his return from here. He is Chiyuan, Fu Hua, and also the destroyer of Schicksal!

Standing at the window, the immortal gazed at the orderly floating islands outside. She transformed into a streak of black light. Having finally realized who she was, Fu Hua rushed out of the room. Her first priority was to destroy the massive Father Mech. The saying "disassembling a Gundam by hand is the romance of life" was deeply felt by Fu Hua. Her body had never felt so light... no, not in hundreds of years. Now, she could turn the world upside down!

The alarm bells blared at the Schicksal Headquarters, and with the sudden sound of the alarm, explosions began to spread throughout the most heavily defended headquarters of Schicksal. Laboratories, the central control area, and the mecha research and development department... everything she saw was destroyed without exception. Black and red light swept across the entire Schicksal Headquarters. That's how it was. Watching that man's hard work go down the drain, Fu Hua felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

Along the way, there were Valkyrie units that tried to stop her. Or rather, the Valkyrie units reacted when this woman, who had Fu Hua's appearance but whose behavior was completely different from the previous Fu Hua, took action. The Valkyrie stationed at headquarters were undoubtedly much stronger than the Valkyrie in the divisions, but they were still no match for this Fu Hua.

Even when she was injured, they were no match for her, let alone now that she was in her prime.

Setting down the unconscious Valkyrie in her arms, Fu Hua curled her lip in disdain. The Valkyrie's power was already formidable, but unfortunately, she was no match for her. She hadn't killed the Valkyrie who rushed up to stop her because she Fu Hua and respected these Valkyrie who were working hard to fight the Honkai. So she had been holding back, but even so, they were no match for her.

There isn't a single one who can fight.

Fu Hua shrugged and continued her husky-like destruction of the house. She thought to herself, "Surely the defenses of the Schicksal Headquarters shouldn't be this weak, right? These Valkyrie are quite strong, but they're still a bit short of my expectations. Where's the Immortal Blade? Where's the strongest Valkyrie? Even if she's not here, there's still that maid, right? Why aren't they here?"

Standing atop the Father Mech, Fu Hua looked down at the Schicksal Headquarters below, her gaze sweeping across the area, her red eyes searching for the next place to be destroyed. Just then, she spotted a peaceful airport. She sensed it, she sensed it, this feeling was definitely Durandal!

Eager to spar with the strong, Fu Hua was enveloped in an ominous black mist. Not only did she see Durandal, but she also saw another person. "It's been so long! My good disciple, your master has returned!"

How could the headquarters have become like this? Hearing the explosions all around, Durandal felt a sting on her face. She had just boasted to Shen Gonglin about how Schicksal Headquarters had the best defense in the world, and now this best headquarters in the world had been bombed. Durandal instinctively wanted to say something to Shen Gonglin, but at that moment, a strong sense of crisis struck Durandal's heart. There was an enemy attack!

The battle-hardened Valkyrie reacted automatically as the crisis approached. She raised her arm to block the incoming fist. In the chaos, she only felt a black mist approaching instantly, and then she was blasted away by the impact of the enormous force. Who was it?

It was quite rare to see this powerful Valkyrie roll around like a lazy donkey, using the fall to protect her vital parts. Durandal summoned her lance and braced herself on the ground. Then she saw the figure shrouded in black mist attacking her again. They really didn't take her seriously!

"King!"

The God-Slaying Armor emitted blue energy particles, which, under Durandal's command, transformed into loyal knights who stood in front of her. The blue shield blocked the attacker's fist. Durandal gritted her teeth and looked at the enemy in front of her. At the same time, Shen Gonglin also launched an attack. No matter what, she couldn't just watch Durandal get beaten up. Who was this guy?

"Oh, so this is your greeting gift to your master? You two are really inseparable. As a reward, I've decided to have a child for you. Shen Gonglin, do you prefer a boy or a girl?"

Sensing the attack from behind, Fu Hua remained relaxed and at ease within the black mist. The black mist that had been blocked by Durandal transformed into black and red feathers and slowly drifted away. She used the shield erected by Durandal to turn around and greet the charging Shen Gonglin with open arms. Such a warm reunion was certainly something to do to celebrate.

"Class President?"

The fist that had been wielding the power of the Inch-Strike technique involuntarily stopped. The black mist dissipated, and the flawless, pretty face that emerged from the shadows made Shen Gonglin momentarily lose her composure. How could the Class President be here? Wasn't she taken away by Kevin after her power was sealed? And this Class President in front of her seemed a bit strange.

"Your technique is impeccable, but your strength is a bit lacking... Although Shen Gonglin isn't very strong to begin with, this attack was too weak. It feels like you're injured. I guess you really need your master by your side."

Easily catching Shen Gonglin's fist, which had lost its hostility, Fu Hua in black embraced Fu Hua Shen Gonglin. She greeted her long-lost disciple with a smile, not knowing how long she had slept. She remembered how this guy had been throwing a tantrum at her, and how they had finally repaired their relationship before Otto shot her. Now, she had just woken up and was able to hold Shen Gonglin in her arms.

Indeed, I am the most perfect version of myself now.

Chapter Five

"What? Don't you recognize me, Jingu-kun?"

As the black mist dissipated completely, revealing a girl with gray-white hair to everyone's eyes. They were all too familiar with this face; without a doubt, it was Fu Hua. However, this feeling was completely different from the Fu Hua Shen Gonglin Shen Gonglin others had always remembered.

"Let him go!"

Not understanding what had happened to Fu Hua, Durandal gritted her teeth and channeled her power. She swung her lance violently, throwing off the enemies in the defensive field. Just then, she noticed the black feathers drifting around her. Oh no, there's something wrong with these feathers!

"You think you can just let go like that? Wouldn't I lose face? Don't be so arrogant to me, you're just an ex-girlfriend."

With the help of Durandal's power, the black-clad Fu Hua leaped through the air while carrying Shen Gonglin, while the black feathers around Durandal transformed into swords that shone with light. She knew how to use sword control techniques too.

As the sword slashed through her, Durandal gritted her teeth and focused on dodging. The golden-haired Valkyrie did her best to avoid all the attacks, but the King Knight behind her, made of Honkai particles, was cut into pieces. She didn't care about that at all, because that thing was just made of Honkai particles, and Durandal could summon it again in a while if she wanted to. But the person in front of her... tsk.

And what was she saying? Ex-girlfriend? That's all in the past. I'm her current girlfriend now, no doubt about it!

Of course, Durandal only dared to say these things in her heart; she was too embarrassed to actually shout them out.

"Finally, someone who can fight me has arrived... But I don't want to fight anymore. I just checked the calendar, and it seems like I've been dead for quite a while. I don't even know what happened in these past few months. Fortunately, the wise me divided my memories into feathers before I died, so now I can find out what happened during this time by simply retrieving them. Well then, goodbye, Durandal. Next time, I'll beat you to a pulp."

With a nimble backflip, Fu Hua, who gave off an unusual feeling, stood atop the tower. Meeting Shen Gonglin here was a pleasant surprise. The girl played with the red feather that appeared in her hand. This feather was the only thing that could remind people of Fu Hua before. It was something she had taken back from Otto, whom she had "killed". She had actually left such a thing for him before.

I really don't understand what I was thinking back then; I must have been out of my mind.

She carefully put the feather away. She had no time to process the past fifty thousand years. Satisfied, she looked around at her masterpiece. In the distance, firelight and black smoke rose and intertwined. Half of Schicksal had been reduced to ruins. As a result of her victory, it was already quite remarkable. She had originally planned to go find Shen Gonglin after she finished dismantling it, but now that he was right in front of her, the most urgent thing was to find out what had happened while she was away.

"Shen Gonglin, look how handsome I am! Now you should feel better, right? I did all this for you."

With one arm around Shen Gonglin's waist and tucked under her arm, this girl, who shared the same posture as Fu Hua, stretched out her other hand to show off her achievements to Shen Gonglin. She spread her arms and straightened her back like the protagonist on a stage, while the towering fireworks and explosions around her were the audience cheering behind her. If it weren't for Schicksal and Otto, many things wouldn't have turned out so badly, and the world would be more peaceful. So what she did was completely reasonable.

"Not handsome at all! And don't try to pin this on me, I've never asked you to do anything like that!"

Being held under someone's arm like prey or trophy is never a pleasant experience. Shen Gonglin squinted at the woman beside her. Was this really the Class President? Why did she seem so unrestrained? And if it were the Class President before, she would never have hugged him like this. She didn't seem to care that his face was pressed against her chest. Judging from her figure, she was definitely the Class President, but this feeling was completely different.

"Huh? It's just blowing up a Schicksal. Don't worry, I didn't hurt the Valkyrie. They're just pitiful people being played by Otto. I controlled it very well. I only destroyed the cage, a few buildings, and... ah, um... damn it, wasn't I in good control!"

Thinking that Shen Gonglin was worried about such things, Fu Hua, who seemed quite cheerful, complained indignantly. However, when she saw the location of the explosion, she felt a little embarrassed because she did see the injured Valkyrie there. Although she had controlled her power to try not to hurt anyone, the collapsed building had still accidentally crushed the Valkyrie who hadn't had time to escape.

"Tsk, who can be so meticulous and consider every single detail? Who can? Even Dr. Mei can't... Even she sacrificed many people, right? For victory and justice, there always have to be some sacrifices... Never mind, don't look at me like that, I was wrong, okay? I'll rescue her right now!"

He was spouting a bunch of words that Shen Gonglin could never understand. When he saw the Valkyrie trapped under the rubble, Hi Fu pursed his lips, grabbed Shen Gonglin, and flashed to the Valkyrie's side. The Valkyrie wasn't actually in much danger; she was just trapped underneath. But from this spot, she could see the battlefield right before her eyes, witnessing the battle with Durandal and even subtly suppressing her... This was something that was simply impossible for the Valkyrie.

Now, such a formidable enemy suddenly appeared before her. Looking at the figure in front of her, the Valkyrie was so shocked that she couldn't even speak. Was she about to be killed?

"I'll put you down, but you're not allowed to run away, or I'll catch you and tie you to my waist with a rope. I won't let you leave until I get pregnant... Hey, hurry up and get out, or are you hurt somewhere? Shen Gonglin, help her up."

Setting Shen Gonglin down, the lively Hi Fu warned him, and then the girl easily lifted the rubble that was pressing down on the Valkyrie. The Valkyrie looked at the person who was rescuing her in astonishment. What, what is going on?

The very person responsible for all of this is now rescuing her—something the Valkyrie simply cannot understand.

Chapter Six: I'll Kill You Again

"See? I saved someone this time. You have nothing to say now, right? Let's go, Shen Gonglin. We should leave the airport. Otherwise, if we linger here any longer, Durandal will catch up again. You don't want me to give her a good beating, do you?"

Watching the Valkyrie stagger away, Fu Hua shrugged and tilted her head to look at Shen Gonglin beside her. Without a doubt, this Valkyrie would contact Durandal later to report their current location. Although she didn't mind fighting her, it was still a troublesome matter, or rather, she didn't want to fight her right now. That's just how capricious she was.

Where do you want to go?

He was a little unsure of Fu Hua's current state, but there was no doubt that Fu Hua, no matter what, meant him no harm. So, Shen Gonglin put aside his other thoughts for the time being. It seemed that she wouldn't let him leave, and Shen Gonglin wanted to stay by Fu Hua's side to see what was going on. As for their destination, he really didn't know.

"Hmm, I haven't decided yet. The world is vast, and I can go anywhere, but there's no particular place I want to go. How about we go find Kiana? How is she now? Has she already been possessed by the Herrscher? Speaking of which, what about the feather I left behind? Maybe it's more important to find the feather first?"

It was as if she had just said it on a whim; she hadn't really decided where she was going yet. But for her right now, she could go wherever she wanted.

"Oh, right, Shen Gonglin, how about we interview my old friends? They'd be so surprised if they found out I'm still alive. We could also send them invitations; I'll definitely invite them to my wedding."

Suddenly remembering this place, the girl smiled, but Shen Gonglin was horrified. Marriage? Invitation? What was this girl talking about? How could she say such a terrifying thing in such a calm tone? Who was she planning to marry? She just gave birth, and now she's getting married. What was she talking about?

"Forget it, the Honkai hasn't been eradicated yet, and there won't be many peaceful days ahead. Let's take it one step at a time for now... Oh, it seems Valkyrie is coming. Shen Gonglin, come here, let me show you the new thing I developed."

Somewhat lost in thought, sensing someone approaching, Fu Hua quickly pulled Shen Gonglin over again. She gripped Shen Gonglin's hand tightly, and a strange power instantly enveloped the two of them. The Valkyrie rushing over ignored the two standing there, chuckling to themselves. They hadn't even noticed them. This thing was so convenient.

"This is another use of Feather Dust: to obscure people's consciousness, making their brains think they haven't seen us. Let's go, let's wander around Schicksal first."

Approaching Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua whispered in Shen Gonglin ear, and took the opportunity to blow a breath into Shen Gonglin ear. This would have been absolutely impossible for the old Fu Hua, but now, it was effortless.

What are you doing!

Suddenly blown on her, Shen Gonglin's legs went weak and she almost sat down on the ground. Didn't she know that the ears are a very sensitive part of the body? Shen Gonglin blushed furiously. What was wrong with this person? How could she do this to him!

"Let's do it! But not now, we need to find somewhere else... Haha, look, even she can't see us, I'm really strong."

Holding Shen Gonglin's hand, Fu Hua watched the maid run past them and laughed happily. She remembered this maid; she was a powerful Valkyrie who had even had her consciousness clouded. However, it might also be because of her injury. She saw that the maid looked somewhat weak. Despite being injured, she still insisted on dealing with the problems here. It seemed that the Valkyrie and Otto were indeed fundamentally different.

"To obscure a person's consciousness... You can even do something like that?"

Watching Rita run past, though her face was pale, she seemed to have regained some of her combat abilities, and there was no danger over there, so Shen Gonglin was relieved. Looking at her and Fu Hua's hands clasped together, Shen Gonglin and Fu Hua slowly passed by the Valkyrie. This Class President seemed to be fundamentally different from the previous Class President.

"Hmm, this is another way to use Feather Dust, but it probably won't work on artificial intelligence, since they don't have consciousness... See? No complaints now, right? I'm so merciful, I spared everyone, didn't kill a single one. Now, Shen Gonglin, you shouldn't have any complaints about me, right? When are we getting married...?"

Having bypassed the AI's surveillance with Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua proudly boasted to Shen Gonglin, knowing that Shen Gonglin didn't want her to touch these Valkyrie, and that Fu Hua herself didn't want to harm these Valkyrie who were fighting against the Honkai for all of humanity. The two wandered away from the place where the battle had just taken place, and Fu Hua asked Shen Gonglin questions with great interest. However, before she could finish speaking, an unexpected voice rang out.

"I wish you had this kindness sooner, old friend."

His calm voice carried an air of confidence as if he had everything under control. Fu Hua, who had been interrupted, was very unhappy. But when she turned her head, her red eyes couldn't help but show surprise. This man, how is he still alive?

Not far away, a blond man stood quietly. He had a dangerous hairstyle, a tall stature, and a faint smile on his face. Shen Gonglin had seen him before. During the War of Schicksal, she had given him a hard blow. He was the bishop of Schicksal, Otto Apocalypse.

Fu Hua was very surprised. She had never expected to meet this person and was taken aback. Then she realized that he shouldn't die so easily.

"Otto ..."

Holding onto Shen Gonglin's hand tightly, Fu Hua walked up the steps and looked at the man who appeared openly before her. Was he here thinking of dying again?

"Hi."