Chapter 295

Einstein also had a good relationship with his master.

Having quietly reached this conclusion in her mind, the android girl turned and left with the empty fruit plate. She had now mastered the use of a kitchen knife, and it seemed that her master was quite interested in eating fruit, so the android girl prepared to cut another plate. Now only Einstein and Shen Gonglin were left. This girl really had a good eye for things.

Glancing at the departing humanoid girl, Einstein turned around and leaned against the fence with Shen Gonglin, looking down at the training field. As for Shen Gonglin's question earlier, if Einstein had known they would have breakfast together that morning, he would never have stayed up all night. He had wasted this opportunity.

"An experiment reached a critical point yesterday, so I stayed up a little late, which is why I woke up a bit late today."

Einstein explained it this way. Normally, given her position in Anti-Entropy, she wouldn't need to explain herself so clearly to Shen Gonglin, but she did it anyway. What if he thought she didn't want to have breakfast with him? She had done thorough research on Shen Gonglin; he was a real shrew, Einstein didn't want him to misunderstand her. In reality, Shen Gonglin was just saying it casually.

"You stayed up all night... You definitely have dark circles under your eyes, Ai Yin, you need to get some rest."

Suddenly, the distance closed, and Shen Gonglin leaned closer to observe Einstein's small face. He stared intently at Einstein and indeed noticed faint dark circles under her eyes. Although this girl seemed very calm, Shen Gonglin always felt that she exuded a kind of mad scientist vibe. Staying up all night must be a common occurrence for researchers like her, but Shen Gonglin still kindly advised her that she shouldn't stay up all night so often, or she might die suddenly.

"I... I understand, I'll be more careful in the future... But you too, nighttime is for rest, don't play too wildly."

Feeling slightly uncomfortable with the sudden closeness, Einstein instinctively took a step back as she looked at Shen Gonglin's face. However, realizing what she was doing, she took a step forward again. The doctor lowered her head slightly, nodding her head rhythmically. If Tesla had seen this, he would have been astonished. For scientists like them, staying up all night was the norm, and this Chicken Coop Head had become so obedient just because of a single sentence from Shen Gonglin ...

If she saw this, she would definitely think that this blue- Chicken Coop Head was planning to steal my house.

Perhaps feeling her own aura was a bit too weak, Einstein glanced meaningfully at Shen Gonglin. She was subtly warning Shen Gonglin; she had also heard about what happened that morning. This guy had only been at Anti-Entropy for one day, and so many girls had already swarmed into his room. Didn't he know how to be a little more discreet? There was already a lot of opposition to bringing them into Anti-Entropy, and Shen Gonglin's behavior... Einstein was also helpless. She should have known better than to stay up all night yesterday; this was Anti-Entropy's home turf!

"Ahem, well... it's just sleeping. Speaking of which, Ai-yin, everyone seems to have their own things to do. I'm so bored."

Understanding what Einstein Shen Gonglin awkwardly twice and changed the subject. It was Kiana and the others who ran into her room, not her. What was Einstein's purpose in telling her this?

Einstein's gaze was drawn to the training ground below, where Kiana Bronya, and Class President were conducting their daily training. Even Seele was sparring in the virtual machine. This was their daily routine. The Valkyrie's daily training was quite demanding; otherwise, it would be difficult to maintain peak combat power. Everyone had their own things to do, and it seemed like he was the only one who was rather bored.

"How boring. How about we do an experiment together... No, why don't you train with them? Even though they're not combat personnel, I know that daily training is necessary to improve one's strength, right?"

Einstein instinctively wanted to invite Shen Gonglin to his laboratory, but after realizing Shen Gonglin's personality, he quickly rejected the suggestion. Although she was exceptionally intelligent, her personality was a bit uncontrollable. Einstein described her as a cat raised by a husky. If Shen Gonglin were to enter his laboratory, Einstein feared that all his research would be destroyed.

Since Shen Gonglin couldn't go to the lab, Einstein thought of having him participate in the training as well. Shen Gonglin was considered their top combatant, possessing various powers. Even Kiana and the others insisted on training every day without slacking off. In comparison, Shen Gonglin Jingu was like a lazy bum. All he did all day was sleep and eat.

Oh, and he also flirts with girls. Where did this spoiled brat come from?

"My situation is different from theirs... As you know, Ai Yin, my physical strength is just average, maybe a little bit stronger than yours. Even with serious training, my physical strength won't improve at all. According to some people, my body is fixed at the age of sixteen by some old hag... Of course, I didn't say that old hag, it was someone else. In short, training doesn't help me much."

Shen Gonglin spread his hands in frustration. His fighting style was diverse: angel, elf, Herrscher, and various combat techniques he had learned himself—taught by Kiana, the Class President representative, Durandal ... there were simply too many to count. Shen Gonglin was quite intelligent, and he could use so many different powers with ease. However, the only problem that bothered him was his stamina. All of this required ample stamina, and Shen Gonglin was only at the level of a normal sixteen-year-old boy. He was quite helpless about this.

He asked a certain elf girl, and amidst her various words laced with personal attacks, he gleaned the following information: Was he cursed? But his constitution should prevent negative effects from taking hold. Could it be that this wasn't a curse, but a blessing?

Thinking about it this way is quite scary.

"I can't believe such a thing exists... If there's time, I'll give you a more detailed examination. This issue can't be taken lightly."

His body was frozen in time... "Isn't this exactly the same as mine? What a perfect match..." Einstein thought to himself. "Could this be the legendary match made in heaven?"

Chapter Nine Understanding

After that, the two ran out of things to talk about, but the atmosphere wasn't awkward. Shen Gonglin and Einstein leaned on the railing, watching the girls training below. Einstein actually quite liked the feeling—this quiet, peaceful time together...

Unfortunately, this atmosphere was broken very quickly.

"Don't even think about it! There's no way I'd agree to something like that. I really don't know what's going on in your heads, you bunch of old fogies. I'm hanging up, I can't accept something like that... Kiana's situation is special, she doesn't have that problem, I guarantee it with my integrity... Huh? My guarantee doesn't work? Then why did you call me? Hang up!"

Before she arrived, her voice preceded her. Tesla's somewhat irritable voice rang out. The two turned around and saw Tesla, with Red-haired Twin Tails, walking towards them from a distance. As if to vent her anger, she casually tossed her phone aside. It seemed that this girl was really angry. This doctor and the blue-haired guy next to them were two completely opposite personalities.

"Dr. Tesla, what happened?"

Einstein's tone remained calm. Judging from her practiced manner, Shen Gonglin knew that this was not the first time such a thing had happened with Tesla. This doctor was like a grumpy older sister. It was unclear who she was talking to just now. Her angry appearance made it seem like she was about to tear someone apart.

"Shen Gonglin, you Chicken Coop Head are here... It's those old fogies in the Diet. They actually... Never mind, I won't hide it from you. Shen Gonglin, they actually wanted you to wear monitoring equipment, saying that you also have the characteristics of Herrscher, and even multiple Herrscher, so you must be closely monitored. I just shut them down. Don't worry about this, I'll take care of it."

Still furious, Tesla gritted her teeth and raised her eyebrows. Anti-Entropy and Congress had always cooperated and communicated frequently. Who knew that this time their call was to ask Shen Gonglin to wear various monitoring devices? If conditions allowed, they even wanted to plant a bomb on Shen Gonglin. Tesla immediately shut them down. She really didn't know what those idiots were thinking. How could she possibly do such a thing to Shen Gonglin?

"The characteristics of the Herrscher... I see. It does seem to be the usual style of the Diet. However, it seems they have made a mistake this time. This is something that cannot be compromised."

Einstein nodded in agreement. Shen Gonglin had officially joined Anti-Entropy. Given his performance in various incidents, it was only natural that the Congress would take notice of him. He possessed the power of Herrscher, and multiple Herrscher at that. It was understandable that they were worried. However, things could not always go as they had planned. Shen Gonglin was a person, not a machine, and they would never compromise. It was unthinkable for Shen Gonglin to stay in Anti-Entropy and have to wear various monitoring devices.

"So I cursed back on the spot. Everyone has been watching Shen Gonglin's performance. She hasn't lost control at all. Herrscher Authority are completely under her control. In my opinion, the Congress wants to do this so that they can completely control Shen Gonglin. That's wishful thinking. Shen Gonglin, don't be afraid. With me here, no one can touch you. I'm telling you, if they dare to use force, I will lead the mecha force to attack them directly!"

Tesla patted her chest and gave Shen Gonglin such assurances. If Shen Gonglin was to be treated like this right under her nose, then Tesla, having lived all this time, would have truly wasted her life. If she couldn't even protect him, what kind of Anti-Entropy executor would she be?

"Thank you... But I just heard you mention Kiana. Does she have something like this too?"

He was very grateful for Tesla's attitude. Although Shen Gonglin was carefree, it didn't mean he didn't know who was truly good to him. Tesla must have been under a lot of pressure to protect him like this. Shen Gonglin genuinely didn't care about those people. What bothered him even more was that Tesla had mentioned Kiana's situation earlier. As soon as he asked, Tesla's expression froze. He had accidentally let it slip...

"I'm sorry... I didn't want Kiana to wear that kind of thing either, but she insisted on doing it, saying that only in this way could she feel at ease... It's just a bracelet that monitors the erosion of the Herrscher of the Void Core in Kiana's body in real time. If the situation really changes, we can know her condition immediately. Other than that, there are no negative effects... If you don't like it, just let her take it off."

Tesla seemed to feel somewhat guilty towards Shen Gonglin, and she was also hesitant. She knew how good the relationship was between Shen Gonglin and Kiana, so when Kiana approached her, she hesitated about whether to give her something like this. Although there was no negative impact, it always felt like she didn't trust Kiana, and Tesla was really conflicted.

Dr. Tesla like this... is truly a rare sight.

Having witnessed Tesla's current behavior, Einstein was once again amazed by the wonders of humanity. This timid and fearful demeanor, as if afraid of angering others, could also occur in Tesla. She had never thought that the Dr. Lobster Head would ever show such an expression. It seemed that she really cared about Shen Gonglin's feelings. Einstein was starting to want to study Tesla. How exactly was she subdued by Shen Gonglin?

Oh, actually you don't need to study Tesla, you just need to study yourself.

"It's okay, I understand. This way, Kiana will be able to relax a lot more. And... although I don't care about others, that girl should still be quite considerate of other people's feelings, so this is fine. Tesla, why are you making that face? What does it have to do with you? Come on, smile."

However, Shen Gonglin's reaction surprised them both. They thought Shen Gonglin would be very angry, but he was calm and collected. He could figure out the reason. Shen Gonglin rarely used his brain, but that didn't mean he wasn't smart.

He could understand Kiana's thoughts, and combined with what he saw of her situation after arriving at Anti-Entropy, Shen Gonglin understood even more. Because they were familiar with Kiana, they believed that Kiana could do it, but just because they thought so didn't mean that others thought so too.

Chapter Ten: Tesla, a Master of Diplomacy

He possessed immense power; he wasn't afraid of Kiana going berserk; he had absolute trust in Kiana, believing Kiana could resist the Herrscher of the Void's corruption. However, the others were different. They didn't share Kiana's life-and-death bond; they didn't understand just how strong her spirit was. They only knew that the Herrscher of the Void lurked within her, that she was an unstable bomb. Shen Gonglin had no right to interfere with others' thoughts, Kiana was no exception. That's why she chose this path.

Looking at Tesla, who seemed a little timid, Shen Gonglin chuckled and reached out to pinch her cheek. Was she worried that she would take her anger out on her for this reason? In their eyes, was she just an idiot who didn't know anything? Rin Shen Gonglin could imagine how much Tesla and Einstein had fought for Kiana; otherwise, it would definitely not have been as simple as just a monitoring device.

Even a conservative estimate would be that Kiana would be sent to a remote place and imprisoned for life. What reason do I have to blame them?

"You... you idiot, why are you suddenly saying things like that... this is what I should do..."

Tesla hadn't expected Shen Gonglin to react like this at all. She stammered, and even when Shen Gonglin pinched her cheek, the girl didn't resist. Shen Gonglin wasn't blaming her, and Tesla relaxed completely. She hadn't known how to tell Shen Gonglin about this. In her mind, Anti-Entropy was her territory, her stronghold, and yet Kiana had to suffer like this on her own turf. She was worried that Shen Gonglin would hold a grudge against her, and now...

"That's perfect, "Tesla breathed a sigh of relief. The weight that had been pressing on her heart for days finally lifted. Only then did she realize that Shen Gonglin had been pinching her face. At the same time, she noticed Einstein's strange gaze. The Dr. Lobster Head straightened up confidently. "Look if you want to look." This was her and Shen Gonglin's way of getting along.

What's she so smug about? It's just a pinch on the cheek, like everyone gets pinched like that. I really don't know what she has to be so arrogant about. It's really annoying to watch.

Einstein turned his face away, somewhat puzzled by Tesla's behavior. She was clearly being bullied, yet she still had such an arrogant attitude, which was truly unpleasant to watch.

"Hmph, we've already made concessions on Kiana's matter, so we absolutely cannot concede again on this one. Don't worry, Shen Gonglin, leave this to me. I'll go negotiate with those old guys in the Diet right now. We can't let them treat us like pushovers!"

Seeing Einstein's gaze soften, Tesla felt a surge of satisfaction and excitement. Shen Gonglin trusted her so much, and she absolutely couldn't betray Shen Gonglin trust. This was the time to demonstrate her abilities. Tesla made up her mind; she was going to personally go to the Diet and confront those old fogies. This was her bottom line, and she absolutely couldn't back down. She had to let those people know that Shen Gonglin was under her protection.

"When I get back, I'll give those guys a piece of my mind and then come back. Then we'll go shopping for the anniversary sale together!"

Tesla turned and left in a hurry, feeling full of energy. No matter what those idiots in Congress said, he would never let Shen Gonglin down.

"Ah, Tesla's gone..."

This girl's style of doing things is really decisive and efficient. She can just leave whenever she wants. Shen Gonglin lightly rubbed her fingertips as if she could still feel the touch of Tesla's cheek. Judging from her appearance, she should be preparing to fly directly to the Diet building. Can she negotiate with others in her current state?

Why was Tesla, the most volatile of men, put in charge of this diplomatic incident? In Shen Gonglin's mind, Einstein, who was standing next to her, was clearly more in line with the temperament of a diplomat. Or was this diplomacy not quite what she had imagined?

"Don't worry, because she's straightforward and has a fiery temper, she won't suffer in this kind of situation. Tesla has always been in charge of diplomacy because she said she was worried I'd be too naive to be fooled... Of course, I think that's slander. Let's leave this to Dr. Tesla; she can handle it."

Einstein silently answered Shen Gonglin's questions. Why put the hottest person in charge of diplomacy? Of course, it was to avoid being taken advantage of. Tesla had fully demonstrated her talent in this area. This girl dared to point her finger at a member of parliament and curse him on the conference table. Einstein knew he couldn't do that, so he decided to leave it to Tesla. Since this hot-tempered older sister had given her assurance, he could trust her.

If she can't do it, then I'll have to step in myself. Strength is the only thing that matters. We're being polite to Congress now because it's mutually beneficial, but if they push their luck, Einstein isn't afraid to completely break ties with them.

"Alright, since you've put it that way, Doctor..."

Shen Gonglin cracked his knuckles. He really didn't know anything about diplomacy and negotiation, so he didn't bother to interrupt. He believed Tesla could handle the situation. But why did this girl just run away like that? He hadn't even had his fill of pinching her face yet. It felt really good. You can't blame Shen Gonglin for having such a special hobby; it's just that pinching girls' faces is so comfortable.

"What? Haven't you had enough?"

Seeing Shen Gonglin's hand gesture, Einstein was speechless for a moment before blurting out these words. Shen Gonglin seemed to have this habit; Einstein had seen him do this to others several times before, including Kiana, Bronya, and Tesla. She couldn't understand why he had this hobby; did he just like bullying girls that much?

"No, no, that's enough, that's not what I meant."

Shen Gonglin vehemently denied it, saying that his reputation was already terrible, with rumors circulating on the Hyperion that he was a harem maniac who would seduce any girl he saw. If possible, Shen Gonglin still wanted to protect his reputation; after all, he used to be a good person.

"Oh, I see. I was saying that if you haven't had enough, I can also..."

"Really? Then I won't be polite!"

Changing the subject abruptly, Shen Gonglin unceremoniously reached out and pressed her hand against Einstein's face. The blue-haired professor secretly rolled her eyes. This guy, he really is all talk and no action.

It's absolutely true that he's a proud and arrogant person.

Chapter Eleven: You wouldn't want your sister to be bullied, would you?

Einstein Shen Gonglin come to him for bullying, he is even less likely to let her go. At first, he was just pinching her cheeks, but before he knew it, both of Shen Gonglin's hands were on her cheeks. He really doesn't know how these girls take care of themselves. They are as soft as tofu, and he feels like he can knead them no matter how much he kneads them.

With nothing else to do, Shen Gonglin began to revel in the smooth cheeks of the professor. This was a real hardship for Einstein, who now deeply regretted her earlier words. Shen Gonglin seemed to be addicted to being rubbed and kneaded like that... Thankfully, it was just her face; if it were anywhere else...

Wait a minute, why did I think of other places? I won't let him rub other places at all, okay?

"Oh! I'm so sorry, I didn't expect there to be anyone here... I, I didn't see anything!"

Just as Shen Gonglin massage, a small gasp came from behind them. Shen Gonglin and Einstein turned around and saw a blue-haired girl standing there timidly. The girl's embarrassed expression was like that of an innocent passerby who had stumbled upon a couple's secret rendezvous. She had only wanted to get some fresh air during her training break, but she hadn't expected to encounter such a thing. How embarrassing!

So Einstein and Shen Gonglin were such good friends... That makes sense, it seems like no one has a bad relationship with Shen Gonglin, everyone is happy to be his friend.

"... I have things to do in the lab, so I'll have to go now. If you want to come back later... we'll talk about it later."

Thankfully Seele came to her rescue, otherwise she didn't know how long she would have been rubbed by Shen Gonglin. After saying that, Einstein turned and fled as if he were running away. Although he was grateful to Seele for coming to his rescue, he was also really embarrassed that someone had seen him and Shen Gonglin interact like that. It was all thanks to Seele; the girl probably wouldn't say anything.

"Oh no, it ran away... Seele, how are you going to make it up to me?"

Before he'd had enough, watching the usually calm and composed figure disappear, Shen Gonglin reluctantly lowered his hand. It was rare for Einstein to keep him company and relieve his boredom, but now she'd run away again. So Shen Gonglin turned his attention to Seele. He was just bored anyway. Everyone else had their own things to do, and the entire Salt Lake Base seemed to be just him with nothing to do. It was so boring.

"Oh? I'll compensate you... I'm sorry, Seele didn't mean it."

The girl was naturally delicate, and when Shen Gonglin spoke to her like that, she really thought it was her fault. She quickly lowered her head and apologized. Seeing Seele's reaction, Shen Gonglin became even more ruthless. As mentioned before, Seele's personality was the easiest to bully. Don't expect Shen Gonglin to have any conscience; he has never had one.

"If apologies were enough, what would be the point of the police? If you don't compensate me, I'll have to go to Bronya. You don't want your older sister to be bullied by me, do you? So the only way is for you..."

As he got more and more into the role, Shen Gonglin felt like he was playing a heinous villain, and he suddenly became excited. However, he was just joking. Although Bronya was a little girl, she was not stupid at all, and Shen Gonglin couldn't bully her at all. But Seele didn't think so. The current situation... was exactly the same as the plot of the stories that her Sister Bronya had told her!

I heard that Sister Bronya's stories came from another sister's book. Since they're recorded in a book, they must be true, right? Is Sister Bronya really going to suffer that kind of torment because of me? Seele can't accept this reality!

Although Bronya herself might actually be quite willing to accept that kind of torture.

Please, my other self.

Yes, yes, I really can't do anything with you.

Given her personality, Seele can't confront Shen Gonglin normally. In this situation, Seele can only turn to her other self for help. Her other self is much stronger than her, and she must have a way to save Sister Bronya from Shen Gonglin's clutches.

According to the late-night stories Sister Bronya told me, the older and younger sisters in that book were bullied terribly in the end. You don't want your sister to be bullied, do you? You don't want your younger sister to be bullied, do you? You absolutely cannot end up like that in the book. Please, my other self, only you can handle this kind of situation.

Her hair ends quietly turned a bright red, and even her blue eyes were tinged with a rosy hue. The girl originally gave off a weak and timid feeling, but now her aura changed in an instant. Shen Gonglin was stunned for a moment, and then the roles of top and bottom between the two of them were immediately reversed. What was going on? She just wanted to tease Seele to pass the time, but now the situation seemed to be different from what she had expected.

"Really? So how do you want me to keep you company?"

A dangerous smile curled at the corner of her lips. The girl, who had been cornered by Shen Gonglin, suddenly turned on her and confronted Shen Gonglin- on. Shen Gonglin immediately understood the sudden change in the girl's aura. This was unfair. Did she hire a power-leveling service just because she couldn't beat her? This Seele was not easy to bully. Give me back the Seele who was easy to bully.

"It's compensation, not companionship... I wasn't talking to you, I was talking to that blue Seele."

Shen Gonglin stubbornly denied it. The situation was like harassing a little girl and getting caught and lectured by her older sister. He knew Seele also had a dual personality; in this society, who didn't have one? Without it, it was practically impossible to speak openly. Kiana Herrscher of the Void within her, Mei was now the Herrscher of Thunder, fused with her own personality, the Class President had Little Herrscher of Consciousness, and even Bronya had a Black Swan Mode...

So Shen Gonglin was used to this situation. He didn't know who decided that all you had to do to make someone stronger was to add a dual personality. For a while, Shen Gonglin angry because he didn't have this mode. He wanted to get one for himself, but unfortunately, it turned out to be a bad thing.

Shen Gonglin mentally healthy and has a good appetite, so there's no possibility of her having a split personality.

Chapter Twelve: Smooth-Talking

"Talking to Seele in blue... What are you going to say to her? I am her, and she is me. You can tell me anything you want to say. Also, Seele and I are very poor. What do you want us to compensate you for?"

Completely different from the original Seele, the red Seele is incredibly aggressive. Originally, Seele was being cornered against the wall by Shen Gonglin, but now their positions have instantly reversed. Seele takes a step forward and forces Shen Gonglin against the wall. She usually gets annoyed when this guy teases Seele, and now she's going to let him experience what it's like to be teased. Doesn't he like teasing others? Now that he's being teased, how does he feel?

"Um... if you're too poor, then you don't need to pay. Really, I was just joking. What kind of relationship do we have? Why are you being so formal? Hey, Xiao Wang, isn't that Xiao Wang? Xiao Wang, wait a minute, I need to talk to you..."

Shen Gonglin changed the subject, greeting the non-existent Little King. He then tried to slip away, Shen Gonglin Seele. He wanted to tease the timid Seele, but this Seele was not someone he could tease at will. It was no fun at all. How could he just hire a power-leveling service? Seele, who was originally the easiest to bully, had become so difficult to bully now. It was really a headache.

"Don't even think about running away. You have to pay me back. Tell me, how exactly do you want me to compensate you? Let me think... How about the same way as that blue-haired Chicken Coop Head?"

However, Black Seele wouldn't let Shen Gonglin escape so easily. There was no one in this base whom Shen Gonglin could call "Little King." Wasn't this guy arrogant just now? Why is he so cowardly now? Black Seele's red pupils darted around. Today, she was going to be a chivalrous hero. This guy was too arrogant. Did he really think no one could control him?

With a mere Shen Gonglin, he could only bully that weak-willed Seele. He thought he was so powerful, that Shen Gonglin was easily subdued by him. Seeing him cowering like a quail, Black Seele felt her ego growing. She thought that even the girls couldn't handle Shen Gonglin, only she could.

"Really? Then I won't be polite."

However, Shen Gonglin's reaction surprised Hei Xi'er. She thought he would be too shy to do anything, but Shen Gonglin suddenly perked up when she heard her words. Black Seele was slightly taken aback, but she quickly recovered. Although she was a little surprised, she could accept this development.

She's not as stupid Seele; she's much bolder.

"Oh? Then come on, consider it my compensation to you on behalf of Seele. Just bring it on... Hmm, you really don't hesitate at all."