Chapter 285

Kiana took a soft breath, then stood up, her heterochromatic eyes fixed on the Herrscher in front of her. Kiana whispered her decision.

"There's another way, Class President —it's to get your body back."

This is the only way. The Class President is so weak right now because she doesn't have a body to rely on. Her body has been taken over by the Herrscher. The only way is to take her body back.

"Kiana, she's too dangerous—"

Fu Hua hadn't finished speaking when Kiana stood up and summoned the Spear of the Void. Danger? Perhaps, but she wouldn't let anyone leave her side again.

"...Idiot, what are you guys acting out? A romantic drama? How disgusting! I'm getting goosebumps. Looks like the old fogey doesn't tell you everything, Kiana! You want to save her?... Don't even mention you have no chance of beating me. Even if you did, saving her is wishful thinking! This body is mine! With her current power, she wants to take over my body? No way! But without my body, her power can't be restored, understand? This is a dead end, a dead end! She's doomed, haha, doomed!"

Having discovered Kiana's intentions, Hi Fu uttered such malicious words. So what if she believed that it was the real Fu Hua? Having lost the power she had given her, Kiana was already struggling to maintain her form and was doomed. It wouldn't be long before she simply vanished from this world... Of course, if that really happened, she would still save her, because if Kiana really died, Shen Gonglin would be heartbroken, and she didn't want Shen Gonglin to be sad.

But that doesn't stop me from making some sarcastic remarks; this is my way of getting revenge on them!

Kiana was unaffected by the Herrscher's words. Even so, she still gripped her spear tightly. The laughter of the Hi Fu gradually subsided. Looking at those still determined heterochromatic eyes, the Herrscher's expression also became serious. She slowly squeezed out two words through her teeth.

"...idiot."

The Herrscher lowered his head. "Alright, whatever you want to say, let's fight. Although I'm not a fighter, if you want to, I'll fight you to the end!"

As the Herrscher finished speaking, the world began to bend and twist, becoming a massive vortex. Strands of light flew towards the Herrscher and enveloped her. The Herrscher's appearance also changed, her attire drastically altered, and a red gem condensed between her brows.

If we're going to fight, then let's use the style we're best at!

Chapter 80 They're all guns anyway!

Having fully accepted his power, Kiana was right. He was indeed a Herrscher. Although he had been stubborn and trying to deceive himself, at some point, Hi Fu had accepted the truth: he was not the person he had always thought he was. He was a Herrscher, a Herrscher controlled consciousness!

The Herrscher of Consciousness unleashed an overwhelming pressure that was difficult for ordinary people to withstand. A wide smile appeared on her lips, and her even more crimson eyes stared at Kiana in front of her. Her attire had completely changed, and the ruby between her brows shone brightly. This was her Herrscher form.

Without any resistance, Kiana felt her consciousness blur, followed by a sharp eagle cry in her ear. When she opened her eyes again, Kiana found herself falling from a great height. The green mountains and clear waters around her had completely disappeared, replaced by countless towering stone swords, stretching as far as the eye could see amidst the swirling clouds.

Sword Tomb.

The word entered Kiana's mind, and the girl continued to fall. Was this the Herrscher's illusion...? No, this could no longer be considered an illusion; it was a real scene, a decisive battleground constructed in the Herrscher's mind. To reclaim the Class President's body, she had to defeat this Herrscher here.

Am I the only one who came in? That's a really bad situation...

It's alright, I'm here with you, and... Shen Gonglin will come.

Reassuring words echoed in her mind. Upon hearing the Class President's voice, Kiana felt much calmer. The Class President was still by her side, and she was right, Shen Gonglin would definitely come too. She was a hero who would come to save her if she called for him, Shen Gonglin had proven that more than once.

Using the power of the Herrscher of the Void, Kiana bounced in the air to stop her fall. The girl stood on the iron chain that connected the giant stone swords. Just as she was observing her surroundings, the Herrscher's somewhat ethereal voice resounded throughout the world.

"Since my resurrection, I have never been defeated... Hmph, Kiana, how do you think you compare to Otto, Kevin, and Durandal?"

Accompanied by black feathers and an impenetrable black mist, the Herrscher of Consciousness appeared before Kiana. The girl, now completely at ease, slowly approached Kiana. Her current demeanor was a stark contrast to the extremely wary girl. Having defeated so many T0-level enemies, did she think she could defeat Kiana? What a fool.

Kiana jumped off the chains and landed on a round platform, where the Herrscher of Consciousness was already waiting. She beckoned to Kiana with her finger, wanting to take back this body and give it to that old relic. But how could she possibly hand over her body? She had been in this body since she woke up; it was her own body, so why should she give it to someone else?

Sigh, never mind. Kiana's brain has never been very sharp, and you can't reason with her. Let's settle things with fists. She just spouted so much nonsense; she should be prepared to be taught a lesson by now.

Without further ado, the two on the platform instantly engaged in battle. Kiana took a deep breath and focused all her attention on the fight. The enemy before her was a formidable opponent, and any distraction would have irreversible consequences. What she needed to do now was to unleash all her skills. She was not alone.

Kiana spun her twin pistols, the firelight in her hands flashing like stars, while the Herrscher's figure loomed in the black mist. Sigh, another probing attack. She really never learns her lesson. Or is this just Kiana's fighting style?

She should know that these little tricks are useless against her, yet she still tries to play them. Since she claims to be Herrscher, she should adopt the most appropriate attitude.

"Sigh, Kiana, you don't even dare to use your full Herrscher power... Hey, didn't you say I'm Herrscher too? How can you fight me without showing 100% of your strength?"

Crimson and black energy gathered in the Herrscher's hand, and she grasped a crimson longsword. With a swing, the crimson and black energy was like a bolt of lightning that split the heavens and the earth. Kiana quickly dodged. This Herrscher's combat skills were very strong. As expected of someone who possesses the body and memories of the Class President, just dodging was enough to make her exert all her strength.

The two guns fired at close range, but the Herrscher's body was enveloped in a black light that blocked the attack. Kiana was unwilling to speak because she had to focus all her attention on the battle. At this time, even speaking was a luxury. The Herrscher of Consciousness, on the other hand, seemed much more relaxed. For her, this was like a leisurely after-dinner digestion.

"Heh heh, Kiana, you think your judgment is so accurate? Well then, do you think you can still find me?"

The black shadow spread, and four figures were suddenly revealed in the arena. In this situation, there was no doubt that only one of them was the real body. Kiana looked at the black shadow in front of her. She didn't have such detailed observation skills, but she had her own methods!

The twin pistols vanished, and Kiana gripped the Spear of the Void tightly, thrusting it towards the phantoms before her. If there were only four, it wouldn't be a problem; she didn't necessarily need to find the real bodies, as long as she eliminated all four phantoms.

"Wow, Kiana, I never thought of that move. You're amazing!"

As the phantom was pierced, Kiana felt a sharp pain from behind. This was a combat instinct honed by countless trials. Kiana narrowly avoided the attack from behind, while the Herrscher, whose attack missed, greatly admired Kiana's solution. "Very good, this girl is quite good."

"Kiana, you use a gun... Fine, I value fairness the most. You use a gun, so I'll use a gun too. This time, I'm going to make you lose fair and square."

Discarding the longsword in her hand, the Herrscher of Consciousness, proficient in all weapons, became interested upon seeing Kiana's dual pistols. A golden-red spear appeared in her hand, Herrscher of Consciousness performed a spear flourish, looking at Kiana provocatively, making her admit defeat wholeheartedly.

"Yours is long-handled..."

"They're all guns anyway!"

In their second encounter, Kiana remained calm and composed. Despite the relentless barrage of attacks, a strange feeling arose within Kiana.

Finally found someone even sillier than myself. This guy seems to have completely let loose after his Herrscher identity was exposed.

Chapter 81

I feel so heavy... What's wrong with me?

Oh right, I was fighting that Herrscher looked like the Class President monitor in order to buy time, and then I think I was defeated. So what's the situation now...?

After an unknown amount of time, Bronya slowly woke up, her gray eyes staring blankly at the sky, wondering what had happened, how Kiana was, how the Class President was, how Shen Gonglin was, and how long she had been unconscious.

As consciousness slowly returned to her brain, Bronya looked at the clear, clean sky and tried to sit up. However, even this simple action was beyond her control. Was it because she was injured after being defeated?... It didn't seem so. The reason she couldn't sit up was probably because of the guy lying on top of her.

The girl lowered her chin slightly, and a golden head appeared in Bronya's vision. Without a doubt, it was Shen Gonglin's head, which was currently resting on Bronya's body. So that's how it is; her current role is Shen Gonglin's pillow.

Kiana and Hi Fu disappeared, leaving Shen Gonglin with no choice but to stay and take care of the unconscious Bronya. To say he was taking care of her was a bit of a stretch; he had absolutely no idea how to care for anyone. After thinking it over, he settled Bronya on a clean stone step and could only wait for Bronya to wake up naturally.

"Shen Gonglin ...you're making Bronya suffocate."

Bronya tried again to sit up, but the sweet burden on her body prevented Bronya from doing so. Helpless, Bronya could only reach out and poke Shen Gonglin's head. Was he asleep...? He was indeed asleep. His drool had soaked Bronya's belly. Was this how he took care of her?

Feeling the cool sensation on her stomach, Bronya's usually expressionless face showed a hint of helplessness. She knew she couldn't have too many expectations of Shen Gonglin; her greatest talent was causing trouble.

"Ugh... Bronya, you're finally awake!"

Not long after falling asleep, Shen Gonglin woke up upon hearing Bronya's voice. She lifted her head off Bronya's stomach and, after a brief moment of confusion, revealed a look of delight. It seemed her diagnosis was correct; Shen Gonglin Bronya only fallen into a coma due to a mental shock and would recover after a short rest.

Although he raised his head, Shen Gonglin still didn't get off Bronya. He placed his hands on Bronya's sides and looked down at Bronya. Only after confirming that she was really alright did Shen Gonglin finally feel relieved. Thank goodness, she's alright.

"Hmm, Bronya is fine... Shen Gonglin, where are Class President and Kiana?"

Ignoring Shen Gonglin's current posture, Bronya looked to the side but didn't see anyone else. How come she and Shen Gonglin were the only ones left? Her consciousness was still stuck on the moment she fought the Herrscher. What was going on?

"Ah, Kiana made that girl angry, and then the two of them disappeared. I guess they're fighting now, but it's okay, the Class President is with Kiana. It's good that you're awake. I have to go check on the situation over there too."

After explaining the situation to Bronya, Shen Gonglin realized that her posture was a bit inappropriate. She probably wouldn't be comfortable lying on top of Bronya like this. It didn't matter when the girl was unconscious, but now that she was awake, it seemed a bit inappropriate for her to be like this. Besides, now that Bronya was awake, she should also go and check on the situation there.

I wonder which illusion the Herrscher took Kiana to. Even if I also possess the power of the Herrscher of Consciousness, finding them probably won't be an easy task.

"Wait a moment."

Noticing that Shen Gonglin was about to leave, Bronya reached out and grabbed him. The girl lay on the ground looking at Shen Gonglin above her. It had been a long time since she had been alone with Shen Gonglin like this. Now that she finally had the chance, she was going to cherish it. As for Kiana ... Kiana was very strong now. She should be fine in a little while.

Besides, there's also the Class President.

"What's wrong? How can someone as unclean as me be lying on top of you like this? Isn't this what you said, Bronya?"

Looking at Bronya's fair face, Shen Gonglin reached out and poked her cheek. When they first met, Bronya was quite fierce, saying things like she was dirty. Why isn't she saying that now? Shen Gonglin was still bothered by this. He was very clean and no one could say he was dirty.

"... Kiana was there at the time, Bronya needed to save face... Shen Gonglin wasn't dirty at all; she was very clean."

Since there was no one else around, Bronya turned her gaze slightly to Shen Gonglin and admitted her mistake. Kiana was also there at the time, so wouldn't it make her seem awkward if she didn't show some respect? Even a emotionless loli like her has her pride, and now she's here to admit her mistake to Shen Gonglin.

On the surface, they formed a sisterhood alliance with Kiana, but in reality, this so-called sisterhood alliance had long since crumbled.

How could I possibly dislike Shen Gonglin? Look at how much he drooled over me, and I didn't say a word.

"...Good for you, Bronya. I missed you so much~"

Since she had said that, what could Shen Gonglin do? She hugged the small girl in Shen Gonglin arms and began to secretly act coquettishly. Actually, they hadn't been separated for long, but Shen Gonglin missed her very much. Although Bronya was small, holding her in her arms really made her feel at ease. Shen Gonglin had felt this way when she helped Bronya heal her legs. Being with Bronya did indeed give her a sense of peace.

She has a quality that allows her to forgive herself no matter how reckless she is. Mei, Bronya, and Kiana —all three of them can give Shen Gonglin a feeling like that. It's a little embarrassing to admit that she actually sought comfort from a little girl like Bronya. Luckily, no one saw her.

"Bronya misses you too... However, Shen Gonglin, Bronya wants to ask you a question. At the hotel, you and the Herrscher... nothing happened between you two, right?"

After a brief moment of tenderness, Bronya brought up the topic again; it was a question she genuinely wanted to know the answer to.

Chapter 82 Bringing the Class President Back

Why would she suddenly ask that question? Shen Gonglin broke out in a cold sweat, awkwardly climbing off Bronya. He couldn't help it; the thought of it made him feel guilty. His inappropriate relationship with Hi Fu had started back then, and then it spiraled out of control. And now Bronya had brought it up...

"No, nothing happened, Bronya. What are you talking about? I don't understand anything."

Admitting it is impossible. As long as I insist on not admitting it, there will be no problem. Anyway, Bronya has no evidence. I am still the pure and innocent Shen Gonglin. Any words that are unfavorable to him are slander against him.

"Unwilling to admit it... Bronya understands."

Bronya sat up as well. Looking at Shen Gonglin's unnatural appearance, she sighed slightly. He couldn't lie at all. Something must have happened between him and the Herrscher that shouldn't have happened. Otherwise, Shen Gonglin wouldn't be so ambiguous about the issue between the Class President and the Herrscher. Although she was mentally prepared, Shen Gonglin was still very uncomfortable. But what could she do?

In the end, all we can do is forgive him.

"Cough cough... Bronya, are you alright? If you're alright, I have to go do something else. It's really worrying to leave Kiana to deal with the Herrscher alone. I need to go and help her."

Although Bronya didn't say anything more, her gaze alone made Shen Gonglin feel uneasy. He couldn't stay with her any longer, so Shen Gonglin tried to change the subject and leave. But it wasn't really changing the subject, because he was genuinely worried. Given the Class President's current condition, she couldn't offer Kiana much help; he would have to handle it himself.

"Bronya is alright. Shen Gonglin, quickly help Kiana ... Also, bring the Class President back."

Bronya was a sensible and considerate girl. She knew this wasn't the time to throw a tantrum, so she didn't dwell on the matter. Although Shen Gonglin was unreliable, Bronya was the one who trusted him the most in this kind of situation. Since she couldn't help him now, she could only place her hopes on him. Bronya believed he could succeed.

"Ah, I will."

Shen Gonglin stood up and glanced at Bronya. With the Heavy-duty Rabbit by her side, even in this state, Bronya was capable of protecting herself. In Bronya's eyes, Shen Gonglin's deep purple eyes had turned red. She sensed a familiar yet Bronya feeling emanating from him—a feeling she had experienced during her battles with the Herrscher. Ah, so that's it...

Has Shen Gonglin already grasped the power of the Herrscher of Consciousness? This guy even said he hadn't had any close contact with the Herrscher. That's a lie.

The analysis of Shen Gonglin's physique has never stopped, whether in Schicksal or Anti-Entropy, and Bu Kun also participated in it. The initial judgment is that Shen Gonglin can copy the power of a Herrscher as long as she has deep contact with Herrscher. This has been proven by the Herrscher of the Void, the Herrscher of Thunder, and herself Herrscher of Reason. Now it seems that she also possesses the power of the Herrscher of Consciousness...

Bronya could guess the relationship between him and the Herrscher of Consciousness even with her heels. It seems that among the Herrscher that have appeared, only the Herrscher of Ice and the Herrscher of Rock have not been obtained by Shen Gonglin. This guy's physique is indeed the most powerful bug in the world. Bronya knows how badly Kiana's body was eroded when she had multiple cores, but such problems do not seem to have appeared on Shen Gonglin at all.

The cores within them can easily erode their bodies if they're not careful, but the cores within Shen Gonglin's body are all vying to be his dogs, which sometimes makes him feel really unbalanced.

Rin has only a preliminary grasp of the power of the Herrscher of Consciousness. The powers that Shen Gonglin is most familiar with are the powers of the Herrscher of the Void and the Herrscher of Thunder. The former is because she uses it the most, and the latter is because Shen Gonglin herself has the ability to manipulate electromagnetism. The Herrscher of Reason is rarely used because Shen Gonglin is not familiar with the structure of various weapons. As for the power of the Herrscher of Consciousness, at her current level, she should only be able to search for the location of the same source power, but that is enough.

Found it.

Having discovered the illusion woven by the Herrscher of Consciousness for Kiana, Shen Gonglin vanished from Bronya's sight in a flash, leaving only the girl on Mount Tai Xu. Bronya sat quietly in place, waiting. Now that he had gone, there would be no more problems. Let Bronya rest for a while longer.

——

"What's wrong, Kiana? Didn't you say you were going to take your body back from me? This won't do. I haven't even used my full strength yet, how come you've already fallen? Watch out, the difficulty has increased this time."

Amidst the ravaged Sword Tomb, the Herrscher of Consciousness strolled leisurely, relentlessly attacking Kiana with her golden-red spear. Kiana, wielding the Spear of the Void, could only struggle to defend herself. This Herrscher of Knowledge was a master of all martial arts, wielding a spear...

Her skill was honed through countless trials; if it were just a spear, Kiana could barely handle it, but the problem was...

Who said she only used a spear to attack?

The spear came crashing down from above, and Kiana gritted her teeth and tried her best to parry. But just then, the spear in the Herrscher's hand transformed into a chain sword. The snake-like weapon coiled around the Spear of the Void and pulled her towards it. She really was proficient in all weapons.

"In motion, I can shatter mountains and stir up seas, dividing yin and yang; in stillness, I can admire my own beauty and praise my makeup in the mirror. Kiana, do you feel my power? Is this all you've got? Listen carefully, apologize to me now, and I might let you off the hook."

The chain sword flung Kiana's spear far away, while the Herrscher of Consciousness held the longsword against Kiana's throat with one hand. The Herrscher's eyes were full of amusement; she was no match for her at all. Putting aside combat skills, Kiana also had to guard against the backlash of the Herrscher's energy within her while fighting her. How could she possibly be a match for her?

"Don't even think about it."

The weapon was thrown away, but Kiana didn't care. Distance was no problem for the Herrscher of the Void. Golden light unfolded in front of her arm, and the weapon reappeared in Kiana's hand. But then the Herrscher's attack came down on her own. Kiana gritted her teeth and thought, "Class President, I can only rely on you!"

Chapter 83 You're Not the Class President

Kiana, I will help you...

The crimson feather blocked the Herrscher's attack, causing the Herrscher's blade to pause slightly. Kiana seized the opportunity and dodged sharply. This wasn't the first time the Class President had helped her in battle. The opponent's physical attacks were simply too strong. If the Class President hadn't blocked them for her at the last second several times, she would probably be riddled with holes by now.

Kiana, you are no match for her. Let me handle this.

The two separated temporarily, but Fu Hua's voice in her mind was not optimistic. The seemingly evenly matched situation was actually just an illusion. The Herrscher was still showing mercy to Kiana and was not going all out. If she really used her full strength, even with her help, Kiana would not be able to escape unscathed.

"No need, Class President. Just rest well. I'll definitely get you back to health... And I believe that guy will definitely come."

Undeterred, Kiana engaged the Herrscher in battle once more, and the Herrscher naturally met her head-on. Alas, swordplay and blades are not my desire. Although I am not fond of fighting, I am capable of wielding swords and spears.

[Sigh... It seems the opponent now possesses three attack methods: spear, longsword, and chain blade... Unlike my attack methods, she can use these three weapons for multi-directional combat. Kiana, be careful. The spear's attacks are straightforward and can be dealt with, but that chain blade... truly lives up to its name as a bizarre and unpredictable weapon.]

Knowing she couldn't stop Kiana, Fu Hua could only try her best to analyze the battlefield situation for her. The names of these weapons were all strange, but upon closer analysis, they could actually be matched one by one. She had asked her before why she gave such strange weapons such strange names, and the Herrscher of Consciousness's answer left her speechless.

Fu Hua couldn't have come up with this reason, no matter how hard she tried, because of humor.