Chapter 317

Tesla couldn't tolerate the fact that they dared to choose Anti-Entropy as the crime scene. Anti-Entropy was her stronghold, her home, and now these trashy dolls actually wanted to attack the Salt Lake Base. Who could stand for that? Tesla on the other end of the communication line couldn't sit still any longer. After leaving such a declaration, her image disappeared. It's not hard to imagine that this girl is probably packing her bags now. Well, judging from her appearance, it probably won't be long before we see those red twin tails again.

"Dr. Tesla, Dr. Tesla... Alright, I knew this would be the result. It's good that she's back, but we need to make some preparations before that. There are many people at the Salt Lake Base, but most of them are researchers without combat capabilities. What we need to do now is to transfer those people away first. To prevent any accidents, only personnel capable of fighting should remain at the entire base. Now, let's begin."

Tesla left in a hurry. Einstein sighed and gave the order: if nothing unexpected happens, the next location for the dolls to appear will be the Salt Lake Base. To prevent any accidents, it would be best to safely transfer the other personnel. As for dealing with the dolls, leave that to them.

"Clear!"

Kiana and the others stood up with serious expressions. Then they dragged the silent Shen Gonglin out of the conference room. The doll attack could happen at any moment, and they had to act immediately. Shen Gonglin was completely confused about what was going on.

Is war about to break out?

"I see. So, it's to prepare for a possible battle at the Salt Lake Base, which is why we're moving all these people away. I understand."

In a corner of the base's transport warehouse, after listening to Kiana's explanation, Shen Gonglin finally understood the situation. The two of them were now responsible for assisting the last batch of scientific and technical personnel to leave. After being busy for a long time, Shen Gonglin finally realized what she was doing. Good heavens, they were actually preparing to attack the Salt Lake Base. How audacious!

"... You weren't listening before, what were you doing last night? Weren't you sleeping with me at first? What were you doing after I fell asleep?"

Kiana was completely exasperated by Shen Gonglin's behavior. This guy had absolutely no sense of urgency. He hadn't listened to a word of what Einstein had said. Where on earth had he been sneaking around last night? Although Shen Gonglin usually suffered from low blood pressure upon waking up, it had never lasted this long.

So it's very likely that this guy went somewhere to steal chickens and dogs, otherwise why would he be with Seele this morning? Kiana felt that she had grasped the blind spot.

"He went to save a troubled girl, Kiana, don't worry about him."

Shen Gonglin casually brushed off Kiana, but the girl puffed out her cheeks. What fallen girl? She was a fallen girl herself, right in front of him, and he didn't save her but went to save others. Was this guy crazy? Kiana was very unhappy and needed to be coaxed.

"I think I should care about this kind of thing! Shen Gonglin, you already have me, you don't need other fallen girls, understand? If I find out again that you're trying to cheat on me, this is over between us!"

Holding Shen Gonglin's face in her hands, Kiana attempted to threaten Shen Gonglin with her imposing gaze. Did she even remember what the Herrscher of the Void's gaze looked like? Damn it, she couldn't imitate it properly no matter how hard she tried. She really needed to discipline Shen Gonglin; otherwise, this girl wouldn't take her words seriously at all.

But even so... Kiana really doesn't know how to manage Shen Gonglin. The Class President used to claim to be Shen Gonglin's guardian, but in the end, she was still tricked into bed by Shen Gonglin. So she absolutely can't be like the class Class President... No, she should be like the class Class President.

After all, Kiana also wanted to trick Shen Gonglin into bed.

"Shen Gonglin... and Kiana- san, everything's packed. Shall we set off now?"

While Kiana was pondering this matter, a staff member ran over to report to the two of them. After staying at the Salt Lake Base for so long, many people had come to know Shen Gonglin and Kiana. Just as Seele said, although many people were still afraid of Kiana, many more had accepted her. You could tell from the staff member's eyes that she was one of those who believed in Kiana.

"We've got the gist of the story. Let's keep going! The Salt Lake Base is ours, we can't lose to those broken puppets!"

Chapter Ninety-Six: I'll Show Some Self-Respect

"Yes, Tao Tao, don't worry, we definitely won't lose. Leave the Salt Lake Base to us."

Shen Gonglin was still wondering who this person was, but Kiana called out her name directly. The girl clenched her fist and said confidently that this was a new friend she had met in Anti-Entropy, just like the staff member in the inspection department. There were many people in the Salt Lake Base who recognized Kiana, and this person in front of her was one of them.

"Of course I trust Kiana. Good luck! After this incident, let's celebrate Anti-Entropy's anniversary together!"

After leaving those words, the woman named Tao Tao boarded the transport vehicle with her companions. The huge base now only had Shen Gonglin and Kiana's combat team left. All irrelevant personnel had been transferred, so it wouldn't be a problem even if something happened now.

"I feel like that Peach has set up some amazing flag for us. Kiana, you're really good at socializing. I don't even know her name, but so many people are greeting you."

Watching the transport vehicle leave, Shen Gonglin leaned against the wall, bored, and started chatting with Kiana. All they could do now was wait passively for the dolls to launch their attack. To be honest, Shen Gonglin really disliked this method, but there was nothing she could do, and there was no better option at the moment.

"Only in this matter do I dare not admit it, Shen Gonglin. You are still better at social interaction. After all, what we did was just ordinary interpersonal communication, but you... Also, I feel like she has set up a very important flag for us. I hope we can get through this incident safely."

Kiana rolled her eyes at Shen Gonglin, then leaned close to Shen Gonglin. When it comes to social skills, who can compare to Shen Gonglin? Now, whether it's Schicksal, Anti-Entropy, or even World Serpent, there are people with close ties to him... Speaking of this, Kiana thought of Mei. She wondered how Mei was doing; it had been a long time since she had seen her.

"Don't worry, this is the only thing I can guarantee. Sooner or later, we will be together again, and that includes everyone, including Himeko and Mei."

Recently, I feel like my emotional intelligence has been loosened a bit. Seeing Kiana's slightly forlorn expression, Shen Gonglin immediately understood what she was thinking. He patted Kiana on the shoulder and smiled at her, his handsome face radiating confidence. He always believed he could change everything. Seeing Shen Gonglin's face, Kiana couldn't help but smile as well. This guy is so confident. He always seems so confident, as if nothing in this world can stump him.

However, Kiana had to admit that it was because of Shen Gonglin that she was able to get to where she was now. She really... loved him to death.

Suddenly, Kiana reached out and hugged Shen Gonglin, nuzzling his face affectionately. Perhaps taking him back to St. Freya was the best thing she had ever done in her life. It was because of him that everything had changed.

"What are you doing, suddenly taking advantage of me like this, bullying me now that no one's around... Oh right, no one's around right now, Kiana, please help me."

The soft, fragrant body nestled in his arms, the unique scent of the young girl lingering around Shen Gonglin. Seeing Kiana throwing herself into his arms, Shen Gonglin, with great pride, did not reach out to take her back. Being alone with Kiana reminded him of something he had been thinking about for a long time, and perhaps now was a good opportunity.

"You, you bastard... Can't you even read the room a little? It's rare for people to be like this... Shen Gonglin, you're so mean!"

To everyone's surprise, Kiana's reaction after hearing Shen Gonglin's words was quite unusual. The girl left Shen Gonglin's embrace, looking very nervous. She clenched her little fists, her cheeks flushed, and stared at Shen Gonglin with her big blue eyes. However, the shyness hidden in her eyes made her gaze completely harmless. Shen Gonglin, this guy really is a mood killer. I never thought his heart was so dirty!

"Huh? Kiana, what are you saying?"

Shen Gonglin completely bewildered. How did she end up being the bad one? She felt like she was actually doing pretty well. What was wrong with the atmosphere? Wasn't it supposed to be fine?

"... Tsk, that's only because of me, Shen Gonglin. Remember how good I am to you... If it were anyone else... Bronya and the Class President wouldn't treat you like this."

Shen Gonglin still didn't understand what Kiana was talking about, but Kiana's next action startled Shen Gonglin. The girl suddenly squatted down in front of Shen Gonglin and then reached out to grab her belt. This action startled Shen Gonglin. Shen Gonglin did this girl want to do? This belt was a limited edition given to her by Rita. Could Kiana be plotting against her belt?

"Hurry up! Who knows if Bronya and Seele will come? We need to hurry... Hey! What are you doing!"

Suddenly excited, Kiana grabbed Shen Gonglin's belt and tried to pull it down. Shen Gonglin couldn't dodge in time and could only give Kiana a sharp rap on the head. What was this idiot trying to do? Kiana covered her head with her hands and crouched down to defend herself. She looked at Shen Gonglin pitifully. What did this guy want to do? She had already overcome her shyness and taken the initiative, what else did he want?

"I'd like to ask you what you're up to. I just want you to use the power of the Herrscher of the Void to help me explore the Imaginary Space. Why are you taking off my belt? There are no spatial coordinates on it."

Shen Gonglin pulled up her pants and looked at Kiana warily. Just like her ability to undress people, this girl's ability to undo people's belts was also quite good. She quickly explained what she wanted to do. Who would have thought that Kiana would have such a big head?

Wait a minute, she said her mind was full of herself. Could it be that in Kiana's eyes, she is that kind of person? Why is she suddenly a little withdrawn?

"Ah... that's it?"

Kiana was completely taken aback upon hearing this. Was it all about something like this? Then why did Shen Gonglin say something so ambiguous earlier, asking her to help her when no one was around? It's easy for people to misunderstand something like that.

The girl's face slowly stiffened and she lowered her head, a strange behavior that piqued the curiosity of Shen Gonglin.

Kiana, what are you doing?

"... It's okay, don't worry about me. I'll cry for a month and then I'll be fine. Let me regain some self-respect... As a girl, I really feel sorry for this group."

Chapter Ninety-Seven: Obstacles on the Way Home

After finally calming down the sulking Kiana and promising not to tell anyone about it, Kiana, who had been squatting on the ground pretending to be a mushroom, stood up. The girl pouted and gave Shen Gonglin Kamiya a resentful look. This guy, she really lost to him.

"Shen Gonglin, you need to understand that I misunderstood... mainly because what you just said sounded so much like what Mei book, that's why I misunderstood, do you understand?"

Kiana said hesitantly, feeling really embarrassed about this, but what could she do? She still had to forgive him.

"I understand, I understand... So what exactly did you misunderstand? Tell me."

"Shut up, don't say it!"

Shen Gonglin blinked at Kiana curiously, but the girl blushed again after the topic came up. She reached out and grabbed Shen Gonglin's neck. Did this guy really not understand? Why did she feel like he was teasing her? He had already done that with the Class President, so compared to him, she should be the innocent one, right? Why did Shen Gonglin seem as pure as an Abyss Flower, while she felt like a dirty little girl?

I really don't understand.

"Alright, alright... let's get down to business first."

He removed Kiana's hand from his neck. Since Kiana wouldn't talk, there was nothing Shen Gonglin could do. She would figure it out someday. For now, it was more important to take this opportunity to do something serious.

"What important matter is it?"

Kiana tilted her head, looking at Shen Gonglin great confusion. What serious business could this guy possibly have? In Kiana's opinion, Shen Gonglin was carefree all day long, and all he did was flirt with girls. If you were to say who had the most free time right now, it would be him. He could have something serious to do? That's a lie.

"Speaking of which, only you can help me with this. You know Himeko's situation, right? After I gave you the injection last time, she fell into the Imaginary Space. I've been using the Herrscher of the Void's abilities to search for her, but we still haven't been able to pinpoint her location... When we sent the bomb into the sky in Sky City, it wasn't an illusion. She's still alive, so I need you to help me bring her back."

When it came to serious matters, Shen Gonglin also became serious. He, as the Herrscher of the Herrscher of the Void, couldn't pinpoint the exact location, but with Kiana, a half-baked Herrscher, there might be a chance. The Imaginary Space is vast, and even the Herrscher of the Void only has the right to pass through it, not the right to control it. It is indeed difficult to pinpoint the existence of a person in such a large Imaginary Space.

"Alright! Shen Gonglin, just tell me what you need me to do, and I'll do my best to help you!"

So that's what it was about. Kiana immediately perked up upon hearing this. She had always thought that Shen Gonglin was heartless, but it turned out that he had kept this matter in his heart all along. Bringing Himeko back had always been Kiana's greatest wish, and if she could, Kiana was willing to give anything.

"It's nothing, just relax and share the core access with me. With two Herrscher of the Void cores, there's bound to be a way to find Himeko."

This is Shen Gonglin's solution. The capabilities of a single core are limited. Although he is now powered by four cores, only the Herrscher of the Void Core is truly useful in this matter. Having only one core is too slow. However, if he had another Herrscher of the Void Core, there should be a way.

"Okay, I'll do whatever you say."

Kiana had no reason to worry about Shen Gonglin, as he had always been there for her during her most Shen Gonglin times. Seeing this, Shen Gonglin didn't say anything more. He took a deep breath, and a dazzling ring of light shone in his Shen Gonglin eyes. Then, he gently touched Kiana 'Kiana chest, and a golden gem mark appeared there— the Herrscher of the Void Core hidden within her.

Next, all you need to do is establish a connection, using your own Herrscher of the Void Core and Kiana's core as additional power output, so that you can find the target you want in the Imaginary Space.

"My other half, did you have our permission to do such a thing?"

However, just as the connection was established, an unexpected event occurred. Kiana's azure pupils suddenly changed; the blue faded, and gold filled her eye sockets. The long-dormant Queen seized the opportunity to take over this body, which had been suppressed within Kiana by Shen Gonglin for so long. Now, she had finally found her chance.

Oh no, how could I forget about Kiana's problem? She's been so quiet all this time. Whenever Kiana has a problem, I have Shen Gonglin help me strengthen the suppression. But I didn't expect this Queen of the Void to suddenly make a move at this time. What's going on? Didn't she just bite Kiana yesterday?

The seal on the Queen of the Void was indeed quite secure, but the resonance of the two gems awakened her. Furthermore, Kiana relaxed her mind and didn't suppress the Herrscher's presence for a moment. As a result, this Herrscher, who had been so quiet that they had lowered their guard, immediately reclaimed the body. What an idiot! She underestimated herself so much, daring to completely relax her mind. To Herrscher, this was like opening the door to welcome a thief... No, I'm not a thief; this body is mine!

No, I have to do something. Shen Gonglin's eyes flickered. She hadn't expected that the resonance of the two cores would directly awaken this guy. She knew that he was no pushover. Although he was nice to her, he was no pushover to others. Although she was sorry, you should go to sleep first.

She lunged at the Herrscher of the Void Shen Gonglin, her two sharp little teeth aimed at the Herrscher of the Void's neck. If she could just bite her, Kiana would regain her body. Herrscher sister, please, just sleep a little longer.

Do you think I'd fall for the same trick twice?

However, the Herrscher of the Void was prepared. She knew about Shen Gonglin's move and had been used to it many times. Although being bitten by him was indeed very comfortable, it would cause her to lose consciousness and let that little girl take over her body again. So she couldn't do that now. After she had complete control of her body, he could bite her however he wanted.

Grabbing Shen Gonglin's neck, the Herrscher of the Void gave him an intrigued smile. Is this all he knows how to do?

Chapter Ninety-Eight: Backstabbing Old Six

Does this person have a penchant for choking? He did it to Mei before, and he did it to himself too. With her neck being gripped, Shen Gonglin felt the pain of suffocation. Seeing her suffering Herrscher of the Void loosened her grip slightly. Feeling the pressure on her neck ease, Shen Gonglin Spear of the Void in her hand and thrust straight at the Herrscher of the Void. However, the Herrscher's mind stirred, and a golden halo unfolded at the tip of the spear, neutralizing Shen Gonglin's attack.

I am the real Herrscher of the Void, how could I possibly lose to such a move?

"Why are you out again? Can't you just stay inside Kiana's body?"

Although the attack was ineffective, Shen Gonglin didn't expect to defeat the Herrscher in such a simple way. It was the same as stabbing Susanoo with a knife. Using this move to attract the Herrscher's attention, Shen Gonglin retreated out of the Herrscher of the Void's attack range. He rubbed his neck, which must have a red mark on it.

"Her body? I remember saying that this body is a vessel created by humans to welcome my re-arrival. If you think Kiana is just another consciousness born in my vessel, strictly speaking, this is my body."

Ignoring Shen Gonglin's escape, the Herrscher of the Void raised her hand to admire her body. She had to admit that this body was indeed a perfect fit for her. Her original body, Sirin, had disappeared, but the pathetic humans actually wanted to control the power of the Herrscher and reappear in this body. If that was the case, then she should be prepared to reap the consequences.

"But I still don't think so... Speaking of which, how did you get out? Although Kiana emptied my mind and let me share her gem, I don't think you could take over a body so easily. Let me think about it. To do this, you should have someone helping you."

Shen Gonglin calmly analyzed the situation. Kiana was different now. The girl had matured a lot. Although she still acted like a Kiana in front of her, Shen Gonglin understood that she had indeed grown. Now, she shouldn't question her existence because of a simple psychological gap. However, the Herrscher of the Void had indeed appeared in front of her. Shen Gonglin couldn't think of any other possibility except that someone had helped her.

"You're so smart, you got it right! Just like you thought, there really was someone helping... Oh, no, or rather, it shouldn't be called people, it should be called a bunch of weaklings, look, that's the kind of thing."

The space unfolded above their heads, and then a doll fell out of it. Upon seeing the broken doll, Shen Gonglin understood. Sure enough, it was this thing that caused it. It seems like any bad thing can be blamed on this thing.

"I didn't believe it at first either, but who knew they actually had a way. The Herrscher of Domination... Well, even though they're just a bunch of trash, they still managed to do something that was difficult to do."

Spatial Slicing shredded the broken doll. The Herrscher of the Void showed no mercy to the benefactor who saved her. As the proud Second Herrscher, how could she possibly need such a piece of junk to save her?

"It's that thing causing trouble again... Seriously, it's been giving me a real headache lately... Could you please be quiet for a bit? Can I deal with you and Kiana's issues after I've sorted out the doll thing?"

Shen Gonglin tried to reason with the Herrscher of the Void. This girl wasn't someone who couldn't be reasoned with, as evidenced by the fact that she hadn't yet started causing chaos like a husky. Shen Gonglin's purple eyes darted around, and she needed to find a way to wake Kiana up. Even she didn't want to fight two Herrscher at the same time, and compared to the Herrscher of Domination, she clearly had a better relationship with the Herrscher of the Void.

"As expected, Shen Gonglin, you have a very nice idea, don't you? You want to continue to suppress me in that lewd way? Although it's a great experience, it's still a dilemma to pay for your freedom. What do you plan to do if I don't agree?"

She looked at Shen Gonglin with a smile, but despite her smile, Shen Gonglin felt no warmth at all. It seemed that she had indeed offended this girl. Thinking about it, it made sense. When she saw her, she wanted to seal her inside Kiana's body. She was already grateful that the girl hadn't killed her as soon as she came out. Now, she was even willing to talk to her so much. To be honest, the Herrscher of the Void was indeed quite good to her.

But even so, he couldn't give Kiana's body to her.

"Well, there's nothing I can do about it... Besides, I'm not vulgar at all. Kiana really likes it when I bite her."

Shen Gonglin tried to clarify his actions, feeling that the word "vulgar" shouldn't be associated with him, after all, Shen Gonglin was pure and innocent... It sounded a little embarrassing, but Shen Gonglin really didn't feel there was anything wrong with him. While talking to the Herrscher of the Void, Shen Gonglin was thinking about his current strategy. He originally wanted to find Himeko in the Imaginary Space, but he had unexpectedly released the girl. He had to find a way to deal with this.

"Sigh, leave it to me. I'm most willing to do this kind of thing—blackmailing girls."

The voice suddenly echoed in her mind, and Shen Gonglin's expression shifted slightly. She almost forgot that she wasn't alone.

"That's the problem! Just because she likes it doesn't mean I like it too. Humans... Although I'm not completely against it either, the two of you actually used this method to seal me away. Do you want to die?"

As if provoking the Herrscher of the Void, the proud queen's expression suddenly crumbled. Did she know how she felt? Every time she was bitten, her whole body felt numb and tingly, and she couldn't even maintain her consciousness, let alone regain control of her body. The Honkai energy's erosion of Kiana would also be completely wiped out. For a long time Herrscher of the Void thought she would be like this forever. Did she know her own pain? Neither she nor Kiana were good people.

Is it fun to dehydrate your body? This is your own body!

The slightly agitated Herrscher of the Void didn't notice the shadow spreading behind her. In the shadow, a... no, an elf quietly raised a gun. Sorry, Herrscher, although shooting someone in the back isn't something a good person should do, but... oh, I forgot, I'm not exactly a good person to begin with.

"The Second Bullet."

Chapter Ninety-Nine: Don't come any closer!

A slightly hoarse voice rang out, Herrscher of the Void suddenly realized what was happening. With a gunshot, a bullet carrying the power of time attacked the Herrscher from behind. This guy was clearly trying to distract her so that the sixth elf behind her would attack her. Shen Gonglin's heart is truly filthy; he's not even human!

Before she could even utter a curse, the Herrscher of the Void snapped her fingers, and a spatial rift appeared behind her. She had to teach these idiots a lesson: sneak attacks were useless against a powerful Herrscher like herself. These were just bullets; she could simply deflect them. She could even block Shen Gonglin's Permanent Air-to-Air Missile, let alone such tiny bullets.

"I'm sorry, but you should sleep a little longer. As for ownership of this body... you and Kiana can talk about it properly later."

However, the Herrscher forgot that there was another Herrscher of the Void in front of her. As soon as the spatial rift opened, Shen Gonglin opened a spatial tunnel in the same location. After so much time of practice, Shen Gonglin's control over the Herrscher of the Void Core was no less than that of the Herrscher of the Void. He felt no pressure at all when he opened a spatial rift at the same time to counter the other's power.

"You idiot, I'll never let you get away with this..."

The Herrscher could only leave behind such a sentence before the bullet carrying the power of time struck her. It did not cause any damage, and she did not even feel any pain. Her consciousness was not affected, but her physical movements... Damn it, was time slowed down?