Chapter 288

Lixue, this is as far as I can accompany you.

Those who trusted me have also been affected by my actions.

Ah... Anyway, I've been dragged into this many times. As long as you lie down, show your belly, and apologize to me, I might forgive you. I'm very strong, so don't worry about me getting caught in the crossfire.

Having given her an answer, the illusion shifted again, and countless fragments of memories rushed towards Shen Gonglin. These were memories spanning the past 50,000 years, and countless people and objects flashed before Shen Gonglin's eyes. To be able to remember so much, the Class President is truly amazing.

No matter how hard I try, I can't stop the passage of time, and in the end, I'm still all alone.

She keeps falling into this abyss of memory, and this time, Shen Gonglin's fear of heights didn't flare up. The years have passed, and she's all alone...

My body is frozen at sixteen years old. I don't know if the passage of time will have any effect on me, but this time, I will definitely not let you be alone!

Finally landing on the ground, Shen Gonglin could feel that the Class President was behind this last barrier. He had promised Kiana that he would definitely bring the Class President back. Keeping his promise was one of the few good qualities of Shen Gonglin!

Chapter 91 It's hard to end things if you don't get married.

I heard that Seele can smash through the Sea of Quantum with a few punches, so there's no reason why I can't do the same. It's just a memory barrier. The Class President is already one of my people. Her memories can't possibly stop me!

A fist slammed down. Perhaps it was because Shen Gonglin's strength and conviction were too strong, or perhaps it was because Fu Hua herself was waiting for Shen Gonglin, but this punch shattered the barrier on the ground, plunging everything into darkness. However, in this darkness, the white figure that was quietly waiting was extremely conspicuous. Class President, I'm here.

Fu Hua wasn't surprised at all by Shen Gonglin's appearance, because she had been waiting for him. When Shen Gonglin actually appeared, tears welled up in Fu Hua's red eyes. She knew he would come. Sure enough, she could always trust Shen Gonglin!

"Shen Gonglin, why are you here... If you come here, the seal will be broken..."

Fu Hua stared wide-eyed at Shen Gonglin, but her body had already obediently reached out to Shen Gonglin. Without making the girl wait long, Shen Gonglin grabbed Fu Hua's hand and pulled her over. At times like this, there's no need to be too verbose; just follow your heart and jump into her arms.

"Your last look clearly meant for me to come find you. Anyway, there's no one else here, Class President. Stop pretending. It's just a mere seal. Believe me, I can blow it up again. You think you can escape from me? No way!"

Holding Fu Hua's slender body in his arms, feeling her warmth, Shen Gonglin whispered these words in her ear. Although his tone was no different from usual, Fu Hua felt endless tenderness. She hugged Shen Gonglin. This guy...

Even if she figured out what I meant, she shouldn't have said it so directly. As the Class President, don't you have any pride? Luckily, only Shen Gonglin knows. If Kiana also knew that I was pretending to be fearless while actually waiting for Shen Gonglin to come and save me, that would be too embarrassing.

"You bastard... what am I supposed to do if you keep doing this?"

Held in Shen Gonglin's arms, Fu Hua's face slowly flushed. She felt that things were really going to get complicated if they didn't get married. Oh no, their master-disciple relationship had completely changed! Fu Hua even started imagining how many tables she should have for the Schicksal. She'd have to invite everyone from the Hyperion Durandal and Rita from Schicksal... the Immortal Blade people seemed to be quite familiar with Shen Gonglin Tesla and Einstein from Anti-Entropy, and as for World Serpent ... she wondered if Mei would have time to come?

Fu Hua's usually clear mind began to swirl for the first time. Just imagine, Kiana, Bronya, Mei, Durandal, Rita, and Tesla... they'd all be sitting at the same table, right? This should be considered Shen Gonglin's ex-girlfriend group, right?

Should we invite Otto and Kevin? Let them sit at the same table and eat outside.

"What to do next... well, we'll just have to wait and see. Class President, it's time to go back."

Unaware that Fu Hua had already thought of this, Shen Gonglin loosened his grip slightly and released Fu Hua. However, the little Chiyuan still snuggled closer to him. In the end, Shen Gonglin had no choice but to press down on her shoulders. This Class President is just too excited right now. Can you be a little more normal? It's not a big deal, is it necessary to be so excited?

"Yes, it's time to go home."

Fu Hua smiled slightly upon hearing this. Shen Gonglin; it was time for her to go home.

The sun and moon rise and fall, the sea changes into mulberry fields. Having experienced countless partings, I've grown accustomed to despair. I know nothing of time, I wander aimlessly through endless cycles of reincarnation, all for—my mission.

Everything that had happened over the centuries flashed through Fu Hua's mind, and these memories, as vast as mountains and seas, ultimately transformed into the face before her. For the first time, Fu Hua revealed a carefree smile. Flame-Chaser, Immortal Chiyuan, Yun Mo Sword Master, Schicksal Shadow Knight, Class President of the St. Freya Academy, master of Shen Gonglin... In the end, she would become Shen Gonglin's wife.

Here, everything will change.

The two returned to the real world together from this space. Just then, Shen Gonglin saw a black feather and almost forgot about it. She slightly loosened her grip on the Class President's hand, and met Fu Hua's puzzled gaze, Shen Gonglin nodded downwards.

"Class President, I'll be right back."

"...Okay, come back soon, we're all waiting for you to come home."

Having understood Shen Gonglin's meaning, with the seal broken, the Herrscher was originally sealed would also escape. Fu Hua originally wanted to speak with her personally, but now she guessed that guy wouldn't want to see her anyway, Shen Gonglin was the best person to talk to.

A flash of white light, Fu Hua vanished from this space of memory. She couldn't wait to talk to Kiana and Bronya. Meanwhile, Shen Gonglin slowly descended, and the black feathers transformed into a figure who had fought him not long ago. The Herrscher of Consciousness materialized and stood before Shen Gonglin. And this was her...

She looked just like a wronged little girl.

"How strange, why did I lose... Whether it's speed or strength, whether it's spirit or perseverance... I should be far superior to you all. But... hahaha... is it because I'm Herrscher that I'm destined to fail?"

The Herrscher of Consciousness couldn't understand why she had lost. Was it because Shen Gonglin bit her neck? But even so, with her power far surpassing theirs, she shouldn't have lost. The only reason she could think of was because she was Herrscher.

"So you admit you're Herrscher?"

"Of course, no matter how much I deceive myself... when I use all my power... no, actually I should have known long ago... hehe, I am Herrscher controls consciousness, denying anything is a piece of cake for me."

Hi Fu wanted to smile, but no matter how hard she tried, her face still looked like she was about to cry. She felt so wronged. No matter how she tried to comfort herself, she still felt so wronged. In the end, this was the result. The person she had always wanted to become was not herself. The person she had always wanted to destroy was herself. She had mocked everyone, but the funniest thing was herself.

Haha, I was startled awake from my deathbed, and realized that the clown was actually myself.

"Hey... Shen Gonglin, there's really no fairness in this world, is there?"

The Herrscher raised his head. Just because he was Herrscher, did that mean he would always be on the opposing side?

Chapter Ninety-Two: Is it a loss?

"You were born Herrscher, it's not your fault. You've never done anything wrong. The Honkai Consciousness has always lurked in your heart, trying to corrupt you, but you've never yielded. It created those id, ego, and superego to deceive you. The Class President told me that she once resided there, so she and I both know..."

Shen Gonglin shook his head. In his opinion, Hi Fu was not a bad person. She was just a child who didn't understand anything and longed for recognition. But from the beginning, her identity was fake. How could she possibly obtain the real thing by relying on someone else's identity?

"You are not the embodiment of evil, nor a puppet of the Honkai. The Class President abandoned this body, and you were born from it. Logically speaking, this body should belong to you, but the Class President cannot hand it over to you yet, because she still has things she must do, and many people need her: Kiana, Bronya... and of course, me."

Shen Gonglin continued to talk at length. For someone who wasn't good at using his mouth, getting this far was already quite difficult. However, Hi Fu finally quieted down this time. She should be able to listen to him properly now.

"... Shen Gonglin, you're quite cunning. You schemed against me just now, and now you're standing in front of me saying these things. Do you know that her mind is already shattered? If I die, she will die too. Do you know that the Honkai Consciousness is still watching me and her? In her current state, even if she takes control of the body, can she resist the Honkai's erosion? Can she withstand the power of Herrscher?"

After a moment of silence, the Herrscher's lips curled into a sinister smile. She knew what Shen Gonglin meant by saying such things. He just wanted her to help Fu Hua stabilize her body and mind. After beating herself up like this and defeating her like a boss, he still wanted her help. How could there be such a good thing in the world? Did Shen Gonglin really think that he could do this just because of his influence?

"The Class President will do her best to resist... Although she didn't say it, I understand... Can you lend her a hand?"

To be honest, it's a bit embarrassing. I beat them up and kicked them out of my body, and now I'm asking them to stay and help me. Even someone as shameless as Shen Gonglin feels a little embarrassed. It's really not right.

"No way! You want me to stay and help her? Hahahaha... Shen Gonglin, are you out of your mind? I won't stay and help her. Let her die! Stay and share a body? Just thinking about it makes me sick. You win, I lose. She is Fu Hua, I am nothing. Goodbye... no, never again! I'm leaving, and you can never stop me!"

As if venting her anger, Hi Fu said these words with a fierce look in her eyes and great satisfaction. She would never accept such charity. It was disgusting. There could only be one consciousness in this body. Since she had lost, she would hand over the body without hesitation. But it was impossible for her to stay and help. She didn't have that kind of ambition.

After saying that, Hi Fu turned around and prepared to leave without looking back, but Shen Gonglin stepped forward and grabbed her wrist. His brows furrowed slightly, and Shen Gonglin's expression became somewhat unnatural. Was she trying to take advantage of him and run away? She really didn't give Shen Gonglin any face.

"Wait a minute, where do you want to go?"

She gripped her wrist tightly to prevent her from escaping. Shen Gonglin's grip wasn't strong, but the Herrscher found herself unable to break free. If Shen Gonglin hadn't grabbed her hand, she would have truly vanished.

"What's it to you? I can go wherever I want, nobody can stop me. I'm the Herrscher of Consciousness. Pray you won't run into me again, or I'll modify your consciousness so you'll forget all those little vixens. Don't feel guilty. I'm not giving her my body, it's just a matter of the winner taking all. Tell her she can do whatever she wants. I have nothing to do with her anymore. Goodbye!"

He tried to break free from Shen Gonglin's grasp, but she only increased the force, pulling Hi Fu towards him. Looking at her forced fierce expression, Shen Gonglin felt a little like laughing for no reason, but he also knew that if he laughed at this moment, the girl would probably really explode, so he had to restrain himself.

"But if you don't have a body, the Honkai's corrosive effects on you will be even more severe. What if you can't withstand it one day?"

Grabbing Hi Fu's shoulders, Shen Gonglin looked directly into her eyes. Under the gaze of those purple eyes, the Herrscher's originally aggressive demeanor gradually disappeared. She slightly turned her gaze away from Shen Gonglin, thinking, "Why is this guy's gaze so firm? He's not like his usual self at all."

"... Don't worry about it. I will do my best to resist. Even if I lose, at least I will know that someone can defeat me. No more. If I am defeated by the Honkai, you can just kill me like you did this time... Shen Gonglin, it's time to let go."

The Herrscher acted very carefree, but she was anything but carefree in her current state. Tears were welling up in her eyes, and her lips were bitten so hard they were deeply etched, yet she still forced herself to say harsh words. This girl is a hypocrite, isn't she?

"No, I won't let you go. I don't feel at ease letting you go like this... Besides, the favors you promised me haven't been fully delivered yet. I feel so bad if I let you go now."

Shen Gonglin shook his head willfully. He was always this willful, and he was always self-centered. Now that Hi Fu wanted to run away, he wasn't going to let him.

"You! You... you bastard, how can you be so clueless about the atmosphere? Is this the time to talk about this kind of thing? Fine, fine, now that you mention it... I also feel a bit cheated. Although the environment is a bit off, this is the only condition we have right now. I'm not like that old relic. I can materialize for a long time. Shen Gonglin, go for it! Just... just consider it... a breakup thing!"

Unexpectedly, Shen Gonglin would say such a thing at a time like this. Even the usually brave Herrscher girl was a little stunned. But she quickly realized what was going on. Her tears of grievance suddenly changed color. The Herrscher girl turned her head with a flushed face and then bravely said that she was much stronger than that old relic. Even if she had to leave, she would leave with the demeanor of a strong person!

Chapter Ninety-Three: Staying

"... What are you saying?"

Looking at the girl in front of her, who stood tall and looked ready to die for her country, Shen Gonglin tilted her head curiously. What had she said that made her suddenly act like this? This "let me pick you" attitude was really strange. She couldn't figure out what the girl wanted to do at all. Why did she specifically emphasize that her physical form lasted longer than the Class President's?

Speaking of which, the class Class President kept emphasizing recently that she could materialize for at least half an hour. What do they mean by that? I have no idea.

"You... you're just thinking of that, aren't you? Anyway, I'm about to go on a journey, and anywhere in the world can be my home. It's not like I can't satisfy you before I leave... Why don't you hurry up and take off your clothes? I don't know when this place will completely collapse, so hurry up. If you can't, I'll help you take them off."

Her cheeks were flushed red, but the Herrscher girl's agility was still extraordinary. Seeing that Shen Gonglin had no intention of making a move, she took a deep breath and rushed towards Shen Gonglin's waistband. Did she really have to do it herself? This guy really didn't treat girls like human beings. Even though she was Herrscher, she was still a girl.

"Wait, wait a minute, don't rush... I, I didn't mean that!"

After noticing her actions, Shen Gonglin realized what the girl wanted to do, and his face turned even redder than hers. This kind of thing was too exciting for Shen Gonglin. Besides, he didn't stop her for this reason. Did she really think that his head was full of such things? Shen Gonglin has always taken it upon himself to defeat the Honkai.

However, if we look at this girl in front of us, she is the embodiment of the Honkai's will. Doesn't conquering her mean defeating the Honkai?

"But that's what I mean! Hurry up, Shen Gonglin, we don't have much time left. We don't know when we'll see each other again, so let's hurry... I don't even know if I can get pregnant in this condition, so you have to try your best."

Just a moment ago she seemed shy, but in an instant, Hi Fu gained the upper hand. She forcefully pulled on Shen Gonglin's belt, trying to tear it off. Shen Gonglin almost died instantly upon hearing her lewd words. He was still just a child; this kind of thing was far too early for him!

"Calm down! Who said you were going to go homeless? You can just stay here."

He reached out and gave Hi Fu a sharp rap on the head. Shen Gonglin, clutching his pants, took a step back warily. He was on high alert, fearing the girl in front of him might charge at him again. She was definitely not the same person as the Class President. The Class President would never dare to hold onto his pants like that. She was just too brave.

"It hurts... Huh? Shen Gonglin, didn't I just say that I don't want to stay? It's all about the winner taking all the credit. I don't need this kind of charity... And aren't you afraid that I'll come back and take her body again? You know I'm the Herrscher of Consciousness. That old relic's consciousness is already broken. As long as you give me time, without your help, I can take over the body in no time. Aren't you afraid of that outcome?"

Clutching her head, the girl, whose mind was filled with pink thoughts, finally calmed down. Upon hearing Shen Gonglin's words, she curled her lip. She wasn't someone who couldn't accept defeat. She had used every trick in the book before, but still lost to them. So she didn't care about this body anymore. The world was vast, and anywhere was her home. Even if she jumped off a cliff and died outside, Hi Fu would rather die than share a body with that old relic. It was too disgusting.

"I'm scared."

Shen Gonglin frankly admitted that although the Herrscher had always been very kind to her, who knew if she had any other thoughts about the Class President? It would be too unlucky to raise a tiger that would turn out to be a threat. It wasn't Seele's situation. She didn't know how Seele got along so well with her other self. It was completely impossible with the Class President.

"So what do you mean?"

Hi Fu stood with his hands on his hips, looking at Shen Gonglin with a puzzled expression. If he was afraid that she would take over that old man's body, then why did he let her stay?

"What I mean is, I want you to stay here with me."

Shen Gonglin pointed to her head. It was too worrying to let her run around outside without a body. She might be assimilated by the Honkai Consciousness at any time. So, to prevent that from happening, and also because she was a little worried, Shen Gonglin thought about it and realized that this was the only way. She would let her reside in her consciousness, just like how the Class President used the Zero Rated Power of Feather Dust to bind Kiana's consciousness.

As long as she resides within her own consciousness, everything will be fine.

"Hey, right, I can stay in your consciousness... Shen Gonglin, aren't you afraid I'll steal your consciousness and take over your body? You know I've been lusting after your body for a long time, and this is practically offering myself up for free."

Hi Fu's eyes widened instantly when he was surprised that Shen Gonglin would offer this solution. His previous talk of wandering was a last resort, and he wanted to leave in a cool way even if he had to. But Shen Gonglin said this... Wasn't he only concerned about that old relic? Why would he give him this option, to reside in his consciousness... Hi Fu had never thought of this before.

"You say you're lusting after my body, is that a genuine lust... cough cough, let's not talk about that. You can have me all you want, I'll give you my whole body if you can have me, okay? In short, I don't want you to leave. If you can stay by my side... I'll be very happy."

Shen Gonglin said these words somewhat awkwardly. He wasn't really afraid that the Hi Fu would take over his consciousness. Trusting her was one thing, but even if something unexpected happened, his body wasn't to be trifled with. Back then, the Class President tried to use Feather Dust's Zero Rated Power binding, but he didn't succeed. With his physique, he wasn't afraid of such problems.

"... Didn't you say you knew all along that I wasn't that old-fashioned person? Then why... why are you being so good to me?"

After a brief silence, Hi Fu raised the question. Didn't he already know that he wasn't the real Fu Hua? So why was he like this?

"I know you're not the Class President, but that doesn't stop me from liking you. It's not because you're the Class President, it's just because of you that I like you."

Chapter Ninety-Four Moving

I just like you.

The voice wasn't loud, but to Hi Fu, it was a resounding statement. The bewildered girl was momentarily stunned. What did Shen Gonglin mean by that? Was it because she was an old-fashioned person that he simply liked her? In other words, even though she was Herrscher and a stranger, he still liked her?

No wonder Shen Gonglin had said before that he knew he wasn't an old-fashioned person, yet he was still willing to stay so close to her. Could it be that she didn't need to borrow someone else's identity to receive this kind of affection?

"You, you, you..."

The girl's fingers trembled as she pointed at Shen Gonglin, unable to speak. The sorrow that had been on her face was now completely gone, and a visible blush spread from her cheeks to her neck. "I can't take it anymore, I can't take it anymore. Who can withstand this? I can't take it, I can't take it at all!"

"What do you mean, 'you'? Give it to me. This is not the time for nonsense. Hurry up and go inside. It's not safe here anymore."

She reached out and pulled the Herrscher of Consciousness over. The surrounding environment was already collapsing, and she was about to return to the mortal world. No matter what, she couldn't let this guy wander outside. Letting him reside in her consciousness was the best arrangement. Besides, she probably wouldn't be lonely inside. The three of them could play cards... If they didn't have enough manpower, the elf girl could create clones, which would be enough.

"...oh."

She tried to be defiant, but her body betrayed her. Hi Fu stared intently at Shen Gonglin, but when his gaze fell upon her, she couldn't help turning her head away. Finally, she whispered a reply, and the Herrscher girl vanished before Shen Gonglin's eyes in a streak of light. Shen Gonglin finally felt relieved, but then an angry voice echoed in his mind.

Hey! There's still someone inside!

[Little sister, you're here! Come on in, let me make room for you... Angel sister, don't just stand there, make room for the newcomer...]

Hopefully they can get along well. After severing the connection of consciousness, Shen Gonglin took a deep breath and transferred himself away before the surrounding space completely collapsed. In any case, everything was perfectly resolved.

"Class President, why hasn't Shen Gonglin returned yet?"

On Mount Tai Xu, Kiana and Bronya huddled together beside Fu Hua. It was the same familiar feeling. This was their familiar Class President. After seeing that figure walking towards them in the sunlight, the two of them knew that all their efforts had finally succeeded. Blue training uniform, red glasses, and those blue-green eyes. Their familiar Class President had finally returned to their side.

As long as she was there, there was a special sense of peace. However, after a brief moment of joy, Kiana and Bronya began searching for another person. Where did Shen Gonglin go? The Class President is back now, so where is he? Could something have happened to him again?

"It's alright, he's back now, isn't he?..."

Fu Hua shook her head. While comforting the two girls, the girl's heart stirred. She turned around and saw the figure gradually approaching. Without saying a word, Fu Hua knew that everything had been resolved when she saw Shen Gonglin's eyes. Although he was usually unreliable, they were willing to trust Shen Gonglin in critical moments. Entrusting him to him was definitely the right thing to do.

"Hey, I'm back! When are we going back to Hyperion? I've been away for so long, I'm already starting to Hyperion the food there."

Rin stretched out Shen Gonglin hand to greet them and then stretched out her arms. She hadn't been back since the Herrscher of Ice incident. In Shen Gonglin's eyes, St. Freya and the Hyperion were like home. Now that she had had enough fun, she could finally go home.

"Okay, let's go home."