I, Herrscher Slayer

Shen Gonglin held Bronya's lower leg, studying the armor on it as if it were a safe. Within it were locked the girl's fair legs. He might have been a leg fetishist before. Just looking at her legs gave him an inexplicable urge. But a flat-chested loli like Bronya didn't fit his aesthetic. This meant he was simply appreciating her legs… It felt like he'd suddenly become more sophisticated, not just a common pervert. This was high-class aesthetics, not low-class at all.

With that thought, Shen Gonglin's actions became even more justifiable.

"It's useless. Without Bronya's authorization, you can't open the armor… Huh?"

Bronya shook her head. She could only move freely thanks to the exoskeleton armor on her legs. Without her consent and authorization, it was basically impossible to remove it by force. But before the girl could finish speaking, Shen Gonglin fiddled with it a few times, and she felt a cool sensation as the armor was unlocked.

How could this be?

"Isn't that easy? Your legs are indeed very beautiful. I wonder what they smell like… Pfft, I misspoke. Don't look at me like I'm a pervert. I'm a decent person."

Like a seasoned pervert, Shen Gonglin said earnestly, holding Bronya's leg. She hadn't resisted, had she? Speaking of which, this loli was really cooperative. One hand wasn't enough, so Shen Gonglin reached out with his other hand to touch Bronya's leg. The moment he touched it, he realized something was wrong. Even with her cooperation, she shouldn't react like this. It was as if she couldn't feel him touching her leg. The texture was delicate, but Bronya's current state… Shen Gonglin tried tickling the sole of her foot. Ruling out the possibility that the girl was holding back laughter, her legs…

Something seemed to be wrong.

Was it because she didn't eat her vegetables? Shen Gonglin stopped and thought seriously. It seemed like all illnesses could be attributed to not eating vegetables. How did such a thought enter his mind?

"Due to an accident, Bronya's legs have no feeling. Without the exoskeleton armor's support, she has no ability to move."

Pulling her foot, which was resting on Shen Gonglin's arm, back, Bronya seemed to sense Shen Gonglin's confusion and explained proactively. How could Shen Gonglin unlock it? That shouldn't be possible either.

Chapter 9: I Might Be a Doctor

"No feeling? But the temperature feels normal to the touch, which means blood is still circulating. If she can't control them and can only rely on the exoskeleton to move… then there must be a problem with her spine, right? Nerve compression leading to the loss of control over her legs. Treatment might be a bit troublesome. It looks like this injury has been around for a while."

Some inexplicable knowledge flashed through his mind again. Shen Gonglin held Bronya's leg and subconsciously uttered this conclusion. Bronya was shocked by his words. She knew her condition better than anyone, and Shen Gonglin's conclusion was exactly the same as her problem. But how did he know? He had only touched and looked at it briefly. And what did he mean by "treatment might be a bit troublesome"? Did he mean he could treat it?

"Hey, how can you treat Bronya like this? Really, if you couldn't get Mei, you set your sights on her? How could this lady save a pervert like you? Let her go quickly!"

At this moment, the tsundere duo finally noticed the position of Shen Gonglin and Bronya on the bed. Bronya was leaning against the headboard, propping herself up with her hands on the bed, while Shen Gonglin was holding her leg in an eager manner. Even the armor on Bronya's legs, which she never took off, was now discarded to the side. This scene further convinced Kiana of Shen Gonglin's perverted identity. How long had it been? He had already grown tired of Mei and shifted his target. He was definitely a scumbag!

Bronya was also her friend. Kiana couldn't stand by and watch her being taken advantage of. She ran over in three steps and wrapped her arm around Shen Gonglin's neck. She had saved this guy, so she had the responsibility to deal with him. He couldn't be allowed to eagerly take advantage of the girls around him as soon as he woke up. This couldn't be ignored.

"Ow, ow, ow, be gentle, be gentle."

His attention was entirely on Bronya's legs. Caught off guard, Shen Gonglin was suddenly choked by Kiana. Shen Gonglin tried to pry her arms off, but this girl's strength far exceeded his imagination. With her chokehold, he could only struggle. His back kept brushing against Kiana's chest. Immersed in the pleasure of revenge, Kiana didn't notice that Shen Gonglin was inadvertently taking advantage of her again. It could be said that neither of them was aware of it.

"Alright, Kiana, don't mess around anymore. There are still many things that haven't been fully understood."

While they weren't paying attention, Mei and Bronya, who were watching, saw everything clearly. Their eyes were almost blinded. Kiana really had no self-awareness as a girl. This was understandable, as she had always been alone. Senba Academy and St. Freya Academy were both girls' schools, so she never needed to be mindful. It could be considered forgivable… However, this wouldn't do. If she didn't want Shen Gonglin to take advantage of Bronya, she shouldn't offer herself up.

Unable to watch any longer, Mei stepped in again and pulled Kiana over. Kiana, who was pulled away by Mei, pouted unhappily. In her opinion, Mei was protecting Shen Gonglin. Mei was so good to him just after learning his name. Kiana felt that her status in Mei's heart was threatened. This Shen Gonglin was an enemy!

"Cough, cough… Thanks, Mei. Really, I almost thought I was going to die."

He coughed for a long time after collapsing on the bed, catching his breath. Life was so fragile. Shen Gonglin's only thought now was that his physique didn't seem very strong. He couldn't even compare to Kiana, a girl. He had no way to resist when she choked him just now. Was he the type who wasn't suited for combat? Then what was the point of all this electromagnetic ability?

"It's okay… Actually, if you behave, Kiana won't act out. I heard you and Bronya discussing her leg problem. Do you have any ideas?"

Mei was incredibly gentle. After pulling Kiana away, she patted Shen Gonglin's back to help him catch his breath. This was something the girl did with ease. Despite being a young lady, Mei had honed her caregiving skills to the highest level. This could also be considered her hobby. Kiana's incompetence might even be partly her fault.

Mei had always been concerned about Bronya's problem, treating her like a younger sister. If possible, she naturally wanted Bronya to get rid of the exoskeleton armor and stand freely. She had also heard what Shen Gonglin said earlier. If he had a solution to Bronya's problem, that would be for the best.

"What? Mei, why would you ask him? How could he possibly understand such things? It's better to ask me than him. Medical skills aren't just something you can talk about casually. If you let him treat Bronya, he might end up making her mute. Bronya, Mei, you two have to believe me."

Before Shen Gonglin could speak, Kiana interjected. She didn't believe Shen Gonglin knew anything about medicine. He was clearly just a pervert who took advantage of girls. How could they expect him to solve Bronya's problem? She just found him displeasing. It was because he was competing with her for Mei. Mei belonged to her alone!

"Kiana, stop making a fuss. Let's hear what Shen Gonglin has to say first. Shen Gong, what do you think of Bronya's leg injury? Is there any way to solve it?"

Unwilling to give up any possibility, although Mei knew the chances were very slim. Schicksal's medical technology couldn't cure Bronya's legs, forcing her to rely on exoskeleton armor. Placing hope in Shen Gonglin alone… It was like treating a dead horse as if it were still alive.

"Yes, it should be solvable. I seem to have seen Bronya's problem before. I feel like I might have been a doctor in the past."

Shen Gonglin nodded. He wasn't entirely sure himself. The seemingly professional conclusions he made earlier were completely subconscious. Now, if he really thought about it, he couldn't recall. His brain really seemed to have some issues. What was his identity before he lost his memory?

Was he a doctor? An electrotherapy expert? A high school student? A pervert?

Hmm, scratch the last one. That was absolutely impossible. It was just a situation that forced him. It wasn't his fault; it was the world's.

"Doctor? Haha, how could you possibly be a doctor? If you're a doctor, then tell me if I have any illnesses. Doctor, do you think I'd believe that?"

Kiana ran up to cause trouble again. This time, Shen Gonglin placed his hand on her wrist with a serious expression and pretended to diagnose her.

"Hmm… probably postpartum depression. Hopeless. Prepare to die."

Chapter 10: Appearance

Postpartum depression… The three girls, startled by the phrase, simultaneously focused their gazes on Shen Gonglin's foul mouth. He could even say such words. This was beyond casual talk; this guy really wanted to die.

"Mei, believe me, I'm not depressed… No, I don't have postpartum, I'm still a virgin… Shen Gonglin, you bastard, what nonsense are you spouting!"

Enraged, Kiana pulled her hand back and was about to deal with Shen Gonglin. She didn't know why she felt the need to explain to Mei first. Shen Gonglin, having anticipated her reaction, acted before she could make a move. He darted behind Bronya and used the loli as a shield against Kiana. If she wanted to fight, she could fight her. Shen Gonglin had noticed earlier that although Bronya's face remained expressionless, she must have wanted to chuckle just now.

It seemed like this twin-tailed girl wasn't entirely devoid of emotional changes.

"Don't come any closer. If you come any closer, I'll electrocute you."

Holding Bronya's shoulder as a shield with one hand, Shen Gonglin held lightning faintly flashing in his other hand, ready to face Kiana. He couldn't let her get close. He felt like his IQ would drop if he got too close to Kiana. Shen Gonglin already had mental issues, and if his IQ dropped further, he was afraid he'd sink to the same level as Kiana.

"Okay, okay, Kiana, don't get so excited. Shen Gong must be joking… I'm now sure you're not a doctor, so don't anger Kiana anymore. It's almost time. Since you're awake, you should go see the headmaster… Bronya, take him out first. I can barely hold Kiana back."

Like a beast tamer, Mei tried to calm Kiana, this ferocious beast. When Shen Gonglin was still unconscious, Kiana got along well with him, even lying on his lap to pass the time. Why did they become like enemies as soon as he woke up? If Shen Gonglin just kept his mouth shut, perhaps they could get along well?

"Look, that girl over there, I haven't seen her before… But she's quite good-looking."

"Which one, which one? Isn't that Bronya? Who's the girl next to her? Her chest is super flat, but her face is pretty. Is she a new student?"

"I don't know, but if she's walking with Bronya, she must be an acquaintance. I wonder if I'll have a chance to meet her... Will she like a girl like me?"

Shen Gonglin had intended to maintain his poker face, but the constant chatter made it impossible to control himself. He really wanted to rush over, take off their pants, and show them whether he was male or female. But after hearing what they were saying, Shen Gonglin chickened out. They weren't even letting girls off the hook; how terrifying!

"This is St. Freya Academy, a school for training Valkyries. So, both teachers and students are female, with only a very small number of male staff. Because they haven't seen men for a long time, some Valkyries' preferences have undergone some unknown changes. Shen Gonglin, you need to be careful."

Bronya, walking ahead, took the initiative to explain. With the help of her exoskeleton armor, she could move like a normal person. According to Mei, after she brought Shen Gonglin out of the infirmary, they encountered this scene. These girls were still quite reserved; if they met some bolder ones, it would be even more terrifying.

Because he had been lying down for too long, Shen Gonglin's golden hair had now grown slightly past his shoulders. Coupled with the fact that his face was indeed somewhat feminine, such a misunderstanding was understandable. Bronya looked back at Shen Gonglin, her gray eyes reflecting his fair, tender face, his pointed chin, thick eyelashes, and deep purple eyes. Finally, there was the small tear mole beneath his eyes...

He really did look like a girl.

"Careful? Hmm, I really do need to be careful they don't mistake me for a girl. Just now, I noticed several people sneaking glances at me. It seems Kiana's habit isn't an isolated case. I need to tidy up my hair quickly."

Shen Gonglin nodded in understanding. He was indifferent to lesbians, just like Kiana, that "jill." Shen Gonglin currently had no such thoughts; at most, he would appreciate them academically. As for his preferred type... big breasts, a slender waist, long legs, long hair, and good at cooking, that's probably the scope.

He glanced at Bronya. Well, she was a girl who perfectly avoided his preferences.

"It's not like that, Shen Gong... Lin, you need to be careful about your identity as a boy."

As if sensing Shen Gonglin's gaze, Bronya's eyes flickered. But she didn't pay attention to that; instead, she proactively explained Shen Gonglin's misunderstanding. Being mistaken for a girl wasn't a big deal. If his male identity were discovered, it would be quite troublesome.

"Why... Oh, I get it. Is it that St. Freya doesn't allow boys to enter? I understand. After all, it's a girls' school. It's indeed not very suitable for boys to enter. Don't worry, as soon as my identity is clarified, I'll leave. I'm not afraid."

Although he had no memory of himself in his mind, certain strange fragments of knowledge would occasionally flash before Shen Gonglin's eyes. If he had to explain the reason, Shen Gonglin could only think of this one: a boy infiltrating a school full of girls, this seemed like something out of an anime from many years ago.

"It's not like that. St. Freya doesn't have any special gender requirements for students. It's just that only females possess Honkai resistance and can be equipped with Stigmata... As I said earlier, only a small portion of students have had their orientations change. If your identity as a boy is exposed, Lin, with your looks, it will be very troublesome."

Correcting Shen Gonglin's mistake, the girl slowly walked around him and then stopped in front of him. After a thorough observation, she was quite satisfied with her previous description. Yes, looks. With Shen Gonglin's looks in this academy that was almost entirely female, it would be very troublesome.

"...Bronya, you can't describe boys with 'looks'."

Shen Gonglin twitched the corners of his mouth stiffly, trying to correct Bronya's mistake. She was just a silly loli, after all; it was normal for her not to understand.

"Then should I call it... beauty?"

The expressionless girl tilted her head and offered another word, nodding in agreement. Indeed, beauty was more fitting than looks. He was the best-looking person she had ever seen, even more beautiful than Mei-sister.

"...Let's not talk about it for now. Bronya, take me to a quiet place first."

"What for?"

"To cut my hair!"

Chapter 11: Let Go of That Girl

"Phew... Bronya, do I look handsome? I think I could debut like this now. As expected, I'm a great handsome guy."

In a training room somewhere, Shen Gonglin looked at himself in the mirror with great satisfaction. After cutting off the excess hair, his face was finally fully revealed. His pointed chin, his deep purple eyes were lively and spirited. Shen Gonglin was particularly satisfied with his face. After all, it wasn't the type that looked "plain and unremarkable, with only a whole sea of stars hidden in its eyes." Blonde hair, purple eyes...

Looking at his face in the mirror, Shen Gonglin suddenly fell into a daze. Bronya, holding the scissors behind him, became a little curious when Shen Gonglin quieted down. This guy hadn't stopped talking while getting his hair cut, so why had he gone quiet now? Had he thought of something important? Seeing familiar things could trigger past memories, and Bronya also wanted Shen Gonglin to recover his memory as soon as possible.

"Did you remember anything?"

Brushing off the golden strands of hair from the scissors, Bronya quietly watched Shen Gonglin. These two, one dared to cut and the other dared to let him cut. Fortunately, Shen Gonglin had good features; he was the type who could still look good even with a shaved head, relying on his appearance. Coupled with Bronya's smooth handling of the scissors, there were no major mistakes. So, Shen Gonglin in the mirror now was quite pleasing to the eye. Satisfied with her craftsmanship, Bronya placed her hand on Shen Gonglin's shoulder. The loli girl's gray eyes seemed to carry a hint of expectation. If he remembered, they could figure out Shen Gonglin's identity, and perhaps her legs could also...

"Hmm... No, I just think I'm really handsome, don't you think so, Bronya?"

Ultimately, he couldn't grasp the fragments flashing in his mind. Shen Gonglin looked up at the girl's pointed chin behind him. By some unknown means, the girl was floating in the air. How beautiful she was, though not as beautiful as himself, of course. He was the strongest!

"To be precise, it should be 'beautiful' rather than 'handsome.' Shen Gonglin, you are very beautiful."

Bronya gave a serious and earnest answer to this question. Even after cutting his hair, she still thought so. According to the descriptions in books, Shen Gonglin's face should be that of a legendary fox spirit. Even with slightly shorter hair, it was still the same. His eyes, mouth, nose, and that tear mole... This time, Bronya had a profound understanding of the term "ruining a nation and its people"; it referred to the person in front of her.

"...I've discovered that lolis need to be taught a lesson, otherwise, you probably won't speak properly."

How could a man be called beautiful? Shen Gonglin felt deeply underestimated. This expressionless loli didn't seem as honest as she looked. She even dared to tease him, as if she inherently lacked the concept of suffering a loss. Shen Gonglin had ingrained the act of bullying girls into his very being. He immediately turned around and grabbed Bronya's curly hair. He had been eyeing that hairstyle for a long time, and now that he touched it, it felt really great!

Shen Gonglin actually making a move on her was unexpected. Bronya's eyes widened. She hadn't seen Shen Gonglin bullying Kiana. The fact that they were girls meant nothing to him. After all, men and women were equal; he didn't have any qualms about not wanting to bully them just because they were girls. Shen Gonglin certainly wasn't a gentleman.

Of course, he was quite willing to be a gentleman of another kind.

"Shen Gonglin, let go. Bronya is angry."

Shen Gonglin held both of Bronya's spiral twin tails in his hands, one on each side, and kept pulling them back and forth. Although it didn't hurt, being toyed with like this was something the usually silent and calm girl couldn't quite accept. She had never had such intimate contact with a person of the opposite sex. After he lunged at her, Bronya felt his scent in her nostrils. She wasn't unfamiliar with this scent; after all, Mei had washed Shen Gonglin's clothes. But now, mixed with this familiar scent was another scent. Bronya was finding it unbearable.

"Let her be angry, let her be angry... No, if you want to be angry, then be angry. I won't stop you from doing such things. You be angry, and I'll pull. Bronya, your hair feels so comfortable to touch, it's addictive."

The more he pulled, the more energetic he became. Not wanting to hurt Bronya, Shen Gonglin could only follow her as she retreated. Fortunately, the room wasn't large. After retreating a bit, Bronya's back hit the wall. Shen Gonglin reached out and pressed his hand by her ear. He felt an inexplicable familiarity with this pose. Could it be that he used to do this often? It seemed to be called... "wall slamming," right?

Strange knowledge always flooded his mind inexplicably. He seemed to have had many experiences before.

Should he summon the Heavy-Duty Rabbit? He really wanted to blast him with a cannon. But he had just woken up from a coma; would blasting him with a cannon be too much? If he used a pulse cannon... it probably wouldn't kill him.

Bronya was considering such things in her mind. If she didn't stop him now, she suspected Shen Gonglin wouldn't be satisfied with just playing with her hair. Although she was expressionless, it didn't mean she was stupid. If he dared... This guy really dared!

Her gray eyes looked at the person in front of her in disbelief. Although Shen Gonglin had let go of Bronya's hair, he had directly grabbed her cheeks. To be honest, now that they were so close, she realized Bronya's skin was really good. Her fair porcelain-like small face had no trace of pores. Her skin was really good; she wanted to lick it.

No, if she endured any longer, this guy would do anything. She couldn't have too much confidence in him. Was it because of amnesia? This guy seemed to naturally like bullying girls. He definitely wasn't a good person before his amnesia!

With a thought, her mecha weapon, which was linked to Bronya's nerves, was about to appear. Just then, a steady and capable voice suddenly sounded from the doorway. She never expected that such a thing would happen in the sacred St. Freya Academy. She couldn't just ignore it when she saw it, especially since the victim was a girl in her class. How could she pretend not to see it at such a moment!

"Let go of that girl!"

The voice arrived before the person. Interrupted by the voice, Shen Gonglin turned his head and saw a fair fist lunging straight at his face. The seemingly tender fist carried a whistling sound. Before it even touched Shen Gonglin, he felt a stinging sensation. If this hit his face, he would definitely be bruised and swollen. Instinctively, he used current enhancement on his body. Shen Gonglin leaped backward from a distance and looked at the gray-haired girl in front of him. Who was this?

Chapter 12: Fu Hua

"The path of martial arts is endless... I still have a long way to go."

In the training room, Fu Hua retracted her fist after a day of practice, exhaling deeply. Such rigorous training was routine for her. Although she was a student at this academy, her formidable combat prowess had earned her the title of an A-rank Valkyrie. And this wasn't even her true strength. With this level of power, she attended this school for Valkyries with her own purpose.

Today's training was over. She should go back, take a shower, and prepare for other matters.

Wiping the sweat from her forehead, Fu Hua frowned slightly. Even as a warrior who had been on the front lines for years, she couldn't tolerate feeling so sticky. Proper cleanliness was essential to maintain the motivation for continued training. Eating could wait, but the clammy feeling on her body was unbearable.

Having made up her mind, Fu Hua put on her glasses. Beneath the red frames was a face full of heroic spirit. Her gray hair clung to her face, adding a touch of vulnerability to the valiant warrior. Her emerald green eyes were calm and direct. Fu Hua was incredibly popular throughout St. Freya, not for any other reason than her coolness.

Leaving the training room, Fu Hua walked alone through the training area. Seeing the empty surroundings, she couldn't help but shake her head slightly. Was it because it was an academy? Although those children were gifted Honkai-compatible individuals, they hadn't experienced combat, so she couldn't expect too much from them. Since it was a holiday, no one was training today... It didn't matter. Fu Hua didn't want to interfere with this peaceful and warm academy life. This was precious time that would surely become their most treasured memory. After leaving the academy and personally facing the Honkai, this memory would become even more invaluable.

Hm? What's that sound? Is someone using a training room?

As she passed a training room, Fu Hua's incredible hearing picked up sounds from within. It seemed not all students were taking it easy; some were willing to use their precious holiday time for training. Looking at the room number... it should be Kiana and the others' training room. I wonder which one of them it is. It's probably Mei Raiden, since neither Kiana nor Bronya seem like people who would train on a day off.

As Kiana's class representative, Fu Hua naturally knew their training room numbers. This was normal. Moreover, the reason she enrolled in St. Freya Academy was because of her, so Fu Hua had always paid special attention to her.

I wonder who among them it is? Fu Hua curiously pushed open the training room door. However, the scene that greeted her made even this usually composed Valkyrie's eyes widen. What was she seeing? How could someone do something like this in the sacred St. Freya Academy? Even Fu Hua's composure was somewhat shaken. If she hadn't discovered this... Fu Hua dared not think about it.

In her eyes, a blonde boy had cornered Bronya against the wall, his hands all over her. The boy wore a lecherous smile, while the pitiful little Bronya could only passively endure the humiliation. For some reason, this child had always had issues with emotions, like an innocent child who didn't know how to resist. The boy was taking advantage of this to make a move on Bronya. Unforgivable. How could such a person infiltrate St. Freya? Was he brought in by some school staff?

With no time to think, Fu Hua clenched her fist and charged forward. Daring to bully a girl like this at such a young age, he probably wasn't even older than Bronya. If that's the case, then I'll teach him a lesson!

"Let go of that girl!"

Who is this?

After leaping away, Shen Gonglin looked at the girl who had suddenly burst in. Her lithe body was clad in a blue training outfit... Well, she could only be described as lithe. Since waking up, the girls she'd seen who were around her age were Kiana and Mei. Without a doubt, the figures of those two girls utterly outclassed this one. She was too flat. Bronya over there probably had more curves than her. Was this due to malnutrition?