I, Herrscher Slayer

Durandal couldn't understand why things were so different from what she remembered. Shouldn't men be embarrassed when buying these things for women? And shouldn't the staff and other customers be looking at him strangely? Why was it like this now? Durandal couldn't figure it out.

For some reason, Durandal had asked Shen Gonglin to accompany her to the mall to buy these things that girls needed. To her surprise, Shen Gonglin showed no embarrassment at all; instead, he started lecturing her. Didn't this guy have any sense of atmosphere? The piercing gazes from the people around them hurt her so much. Durandal already regretted bringing Shen Gonglin to such a place.

If you have thick skin, others will be the ones feeling awkward.

"Alright, alright, just buy whatever you want. Hurry up, I have things to do."

Durandal quickly hurried away from Shen Gonglin, feeling like she had no face to stay there any longer. Hopefully, no one recognized her. Although Durandal didn't care about others' gazes... No, Durandal realized this time that she actually cared quite a bit about others' gazes.

"Honestly, I have to pick these things out too. Hey, do you want the daily type or the night type?"

Without any hesitation, Shen Gonglin held one of each to compare and loudly asked Durandal, who was trying to pretend she didn't know him. The strongest Valkyrie at this moment wished she could find a hole to crawl into. She had been wrong to think she could embarrass Shen Gonglin with this; instead, she was the one who was most embarrassed.

"I don't know, whatever you think is fine!"

Durandal covered her ears and said despairingly. She had already seen a few Valkyries entering the store. Ordinary people might not recognize her, but the Valkyries at headquarters might. If they saw her, who knew what rumors would spread? Besides fighting Honkai, the only hobby these Valkyries had was spreading gossip.

"Oh, then I'll buy them all for you."

Shen Gonglin nodded and casually grabbed a few, putting them in a bag. The store clerk who had been following him was also smiling broadly.

"Young man, your girlfriend is quite interesting."

"Huh? Girlfriend? No, no, she's not my girlfriend at all. We just met today. I'm just a kind person who pities her for having no one to accompany her shopping... Hey, why are you hiding so far away? Hurry up and come pay, I don't have any money."

Chapter 124

"Shen Gonglin, you just wait. I'll remember you. It won't be long before we meet again, and by then... In short, you, just you wait!"

Watching Durandal leave after issuing such a threat, Shen Gonglin didn't take her words to heart at all. Although he hadn't asked about her identity, he guessed she was probably a Valkyrie. For a beginner Valkyrie like her, there probably wouldn't be any chance to meet him again. Her face alone made him think she was troublesome. He'd rather go home quickly to find the class monitor. It should be about time now. He needed to finish quickly and return to St. Freya. Headquarters wasn't that great; besides being larger, Shen Gonglin didn't think there was anything good about it. He'd rather return to St. Freya. After being away for so long, Shen Gonglin even missed the Headmaster's desk that could produce snacks.

"Shen Gonglin... What are you doing here? It took me a while to find you. Didn't I tell you to just wander around there? Why did you come to a place like this alone?"

Just then, before Shen Gonglin could return, the class monitor had already come looking for him. Upon seeing Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua hurried over to his side. Finding him, Fu Hua finally felt relieved. Ever since Shen Gonglin came out, Fu Hua couldn't help but worry. Headquarters was not as peaceful a place as St. Freya. There were plenty of Valkyries with strange personalities. Leaving Shen Gonglin alone outside was indeed very worrying. Therefore, Fu Hua didn't even have time to tidy up her home before coming out to find Shen Gonglin. Fortunately, it seemed he hadn't had time to cause trouble yet.

"It's nothing, just ordinary good deeds. Class monitor, look, she even gave me a thank-you gift. I thought you might find it useful, so I left it for you."

He handed the items he had taken from Durandal's shopping bag to Fu Hua. He couldn't use these things at all. Although the class monitor was flat-chested, she was still a girl. Giving them to her was definitely the right choice. After all, she taught him martial arts and took such good care of him. Giving her a small gift... he wouldn't feel embarrassed about taking advantage of her later.

"Hmm? The gift you gave me... Shen Gonglin, you rascal, did you peek at something?!"

Upon clearly seeing the small bag in Shen Gonglin's hand, Fu Hua's usually calm and beautiful face instantly turned red. Before Shen Gonglin could admire the blushing class monitor, Fu Hua, somewhat exasperated, pinned Shen Gonglin's head under her arm. Fu Hua's eyes darted around. How did this guy know about this? And he had already bought these things... Shen Gonglin was truly a rebellious disciple. Should she discipline him right now? If not, Fu Hua felt she was in great danger!

Peek? What was the class monitor talking about? Why couldn't he understand at all... By the way, was this the class monitor's gratitude for him giving her a gift? He had to admit, this slightly lacking tactile sensation was indeed characteristic of the class monitor. No wonder he had bumped his nose and bled on her chest. But if he savored it carefully, he could still feel that unique softness, which was completely different from Rita's.

With his head pinned by Fu Hua, Shen Gonglin's first thought was this. Look how excited the class monitor was. Perhaps no one ever gave the class monitor gifts? He had casually given her this, and she was treating him like this. If he gave her something else... would she not be clamping his head with a steel plate like this?

"You've arrived... Shen Gong, I apologize for the culinary mishap yesterday. Please forgive my poor hospitality."

After indulging Fu Hua's inexplicable outburst, Shen Gonglin finally arrived at the Hymir area of Schicksal's laboratory. He heard that the armor accompanying him into this world was located here. From afar, he saw Rita waiting at the entrance. Today, the maid was not wearing her iconic maid outfit; her green armor finally looked a bit like a Valkyrie's. Upon seeing Shen Gonglin and Rita approach, Rita lowered her head and bowed in greeting. As Shen Gonglin looked at her attire, his thoughts drifted again.

This maid outfit... could it be to prove to him that she wasn't just a decorative maid but a Valkyrie?

"Culinary? Did you make something for me yesterday? I don't remember anything about that. Speaking of which, why can't I remember what happened yesterday? As soon as I woke up, I found myself in the class monitor's bed. Did you two do anything particularly strange to me yesterday?"

Perhaps due to his body's self-preservation mechanism, Shen Gonglin had no memory of eating spicy food yesterday, and his body didn't want him to recall the details. But it was this state that made Shen Gonglin incredibly curious. What exactly had happened? Could it be that these two women had done something irreversible to him while he was unconscious?

If that were the case, it would be too good... No, it would be too bad. Shen Gonglin felt it was necessary to have them repeat it and record it so he could file a complaint. When he first arrived, Shen Gonglin had also passed by the entrance of Schicksal's Enforcement Department. His intuition told him that he would have to deal with this place a lot in the future.

Waking up in Fu Hua's bed...

The maid's eyes immediately sharpened. Yesterday, she had intended to keep Shen Gonglin with her and entertain him. However, for some reason, her physical condition yesterday was not good, and Shen Gonglin ended up being taken back by Fu Hua. Originally, Rita was quite confident in Fu Hua, as after all, it was Fu Hua. She thought nothing could go wrong. But with Shen Gonglin saying this, she couldn't help but overthink.

For example, yesterday Fu Hua took Shen Gonglin home. It was a dark and windy night, and they were alone, and then Fu Hua finally couldn't control her heart and did something irreversible... No, no, Lord Fu Hua is not like me. She wouldn't do such a thing.

She accidentally applied her own behavioral template. It was obvious that Lord Fu Hua would not do such a thing. Even she herself would not do anything to Shen Gonglin, who was unconscious and defenseless. She would definitely not take off his clothes while he slept and make "hissing" sounds, nor would she squeeze next to him on a dark and windy night, hug his neck, and rest her thigh on him... Yes, Rita would absolutely not do such a thing.

If you don't believe me, try placing a sleeping Shen Gonglin next to her. Rita swears to the heavens, she would absolutely not do anything out of line. She would definitely make Shen Gonglin feel nothing. This was the absolute quality of a perfect maid.

Chapter 125: Something Dormant in the DNA

"Alright, let's not talk about trivial matters. Since Shen Gong, you don't remember what happened then, don't think about it. If you have any more questions, you can ask me. However, we still have important matters to attend to. Shen Gong, are you ready for a comprehensive physical examination?"

Although her mind was racing, Rita maintained the demeanor of a perfect maid. She bowed slightly and led the way. This was Schicksal's research department. The white walls and blue light screens exuded a sense of high technology. Seeing such a vast facility, Shen Gonglin couldn't help but exclaim in awe again. Schicksal was truly wealthy.

"Physical examination? Why is that, Rita? What does Otto want Shen Gonglin here for?"

Shen Gonglin was distracted, but Fu Hua, who was temporarily acting as his guardian, couldn't help but be concerned. That man never did anything meaningless, so Fu Hua had reason to suspect that Otto had some ulterior motive for Shen Gonglin. Even Fu Hua couldn't figure out what Otto wanted, but due to their cooperative relationship, Fu Hua couldn't easily stop him.

"Lord Fu Hua, please rest assured. It's just a routine physical strength test. This time, besides letting Shen Gong interact with the armor that descended with him, there will also be a combat power test for Shen Gong. It won't use Honkai energy or technology. Not only Bishop Otto, but everyone in the base is unusually interested in Shen Gong. If we can figure it out, it might be a new way to counter Honkai. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Rita explained softly. The maid secretly blinked at Fu Hua's protective attitude. Lord Fu Hua's attitude towards Shen Gonglin was indeed different from how she treated others. It was understandable; she had even taught him Mindful Essence. Could their relationship be ordinary?

"Besides the physical fitness tests, Shen Gong's adaptability to Honkai energy is also worth studying. Based on the information received earlier, it is now clear that Shen Gong's adaptability to Honkai energy is beyond normal. As everyone knows, men's adaptability to Honkai energy is far lower than women's, but this common knowledge seems to be an exception for Shen Gong. Also, if he can be equipped with Stigmata..."

At this point, Rita immediately stopped speaking. The following matters involved the deepest secrets. Even she only knew a little. If Shen Gonglin could awaken Stigmata, the mystery surrounding him would deepen. Everything would have to wait for research to draw conclusions.

Without a word, Himeko led Shen Gonglin and Fu Hua deeper into the laboratory. Since entering the research room, Shen Gonglin had a strange feeling, as if something was calling to him, but he couldn't pinpoint it when he tried to investigate further. Driven by this strange feeling, Shen Gonglin was very cooperative during the subsequent examinations. Both Rita and Fu Hua were relieved, thinking they would have to coax Shen Gonglin quite a bit. To their surprise, he was so well-behaved this time. As the saying goes:

A well-behaved and obedient Shen Gonglin who doesn't talk is simply an angel.

"Hmm, it's similar to the data Lord Fu Hua sent back earlier. Next, we'll go to the R&D department. That armor is also there. To be honest, it's quite embarrassing. With our current technology, we can't even complete the most basic analysis. I hope you can remember something when you see it, Shen Gong. We still can't analyze whether the abilities shown in the video were from the armor or from you personally."

Rita glanced at the physical examination report in her hand. The excellent maid had memorized all the data in that glance. Whether it was Shen Gonglin's height or weight, everything was stored in her mind. No exaggeration, Rita could now create a diet plan tailored to Shen Gonglin's physical condition. A perfect maid, that's how perfect she was.

"Hmm, let me see quickly. I've been hearing you talk about it, but I have no impression at all. What? Was I very strong before?"

A series of tests made Shen Gonglin impatient. As they approached the research department, the feeling in his heart grew stronger. What exactly was it? Moreover, both Rita and Kiana seemed to hold him in high regard from that time, which made Shen Gonglin very curious. He had no memory of it at all.

"Yes, although I only saw it in the video, there is no doubt that you were like an angel back then."

Rita nodded at Shen Gonglin, then pressed an electric button. The heavy mechanical lock opened with a hiss of air. Before Shen Gonglin appeared a set of white armor, decorated with black stripes. While it was called armor, wearing it would expose a large amount of skin. It had to be said that the design concept of this armor and the Schicksal combat suit had some common ground. Not only did it need to provide combat power, but it also had to look good and not hinder movement.

But...

Seeing this armor, Shen Gonglin's gaze became stranger and stranger. The feeling in his heart confirmed that this thing was calling to him, yet Shen Gonglin felt a bit...

"Um, isn't this women's clothing? This is definitely women's clothing, right?"

Shen Gonglin looked up adorably. Yes, this armor was indeed beautiful, but the style... Shen Gonglin pointed to the small skirt formed by the armor's panels and the chest plate that seemed large enough to fit his head. Even a blind person could tell this was women's clothing. Did they mean he used to wear clothes like this? No way?

Shen Gonglin began to doubt what kind of big shot he was before losing his memory, to be able to do such a thing. Shen Gonglin himself wanted to call himself a big shot!

Before, Shen Gonglin had imagined what kind of armor it would be. In his imagination, it would be something stored in a giant bronze chest, and upon wearing it, it would make "clunk clunk" sounds. But this style now...

It seemed that he wasn't a good person before losing his memory.

"Uh... it is indeed a women's style. According to the video, you were indeed wearing this combat suit at the time. If you have any doubts, you can watch the video uploaded from the Hyperion. That tool... Alvit, bring up the video on my terminal."

Rita explained, and seeing Shen Gonglin's disbelieving expression, she had already thought of a solution: let him see it with his own eyes.

Fu Hua, on the other hand, quietly tilted her head. She glanced at Shen Gonglin. Was his reaction really that big? What was wrong with women's clothing? Wasn't he wearing girls' clothes right now? This was Kiana's "Green Lemon Soda" outfit. She had a similar one too. If she wore it out... would it look like a couple's outfit with Shen Gonglin?

Chapter 126: The True Nature of the Scheming Maid

"Impossible, I'm telling you, I would never wear girls' clothes. This isn't mine, I don't admit it."

Before the video was even played, Shen Gonglin vehemently denied the fact. Was this a joke? How could he wear such clothes? This was Shen Gonglin's etiquette and morals as a person. Even if there was a strong sense of familiarity coming from this piece of clothing, Shen Gonglin would not admit it. Even if they shoved the video in his face now, Shen Gonglin would not admit it. It was impossible.

"...Aren't you wearing girls' clothes right now? As everyone knows, videos can't be photoshopped, so this armor is indeed yours. If you don't believe me, you can try it on. You should have some impression after wearing it."

Rita looked at Shen Gonglin speechlessly. Why was this guy so resistant? She hadn't seen everything, or rather, there was nothing about Shen Gonglin that Rita hadn't seen. Speaking of which, Rita also had selfish motives for letting Shen Gonglin put on this armor now. Although he was wearing girls' clothes now, this style could be worn by anyone, but this armor...

"I won't wear it, I'd rather die... Rita, why are you bleeding from your nose? Are you feeling unwell? Should I give you cupping when we get back? Your back looks good, it would be a shame not to get cupping."

Why was Rita bleeding from her nose again? Seeing her serious expression and her nose tip slowly turning red made Shen Gonglin a little scared. What stimulating thoughts was she having?

"Thank you for your concern, I'm fine... Look, this is the video recorded of you at the time, truly heroic... Alvit!"

The large screen behind them lit up. Rita wiped the blood from her nose with a handkerchief and showed the video data to Shen Gonglin and Fu Hua. This was footage recorded by the Hyperion at the scene when Kiana and the others were fighting Himeko in Sky City. It had now been classified as top secret by Schicksal. If not for Rita's high position, she wouldn't have been able to retrieve it at all. But when she looked back at the scene on the screen, her pupils suddenly constricted.

This tool, the video is wrong!

"It doesn't look like Sky City. This environment, it should be the highway... Huh? Shen Gonglin, what are you doing?"

Fu Hua looked at the video curiously. At this moment, Shen Gonglin suddenly exploded for some reason. His face instantly turned extremely red. Realizing what was about to happen, Shen Gonglin desperately lunged at Fu Hua. This familiar scene and the moving bus awakened Shen Gonglin's memories, which he had decided to seal. This was a black mark in his magnificent life that was destined to be erased. Shen Gonglin never expected that not only Kiana knew about this, but it was also recorded on video. This could truly be considered social death.

"Stop messing around, this isn't at home. Shen Gonglin, how could you... My eyes! Shen Gonglin, what is going on? Why are you making me watch this!"

Without knowing what was happening, Fu Hua certainly wouldn't let Shen Gonglin cover her eyes casually. In terms of combat skills, Fu Hua was streets ahead of Shen Gonglin. With a slight movement, she had him restrained. Then, the scene on the video advanced to the most exciting part. Looking at the high-definition quality, Fu Hua almost spat out a mouthful of old blood. Fu Hua, always known for her calm and composed demeanor, suddenly squatted down and covered her face, while Shen Gonglin knelt down with his hands on the ground. It was over, his life was over.

Fu Hua and her disciple, wiped out.

"Um... this is the recording from when the Honkai occurred. I have explicitly ordered that anyone who saw it is not allowed to spread it. Shen Gonglin, you know, the members of the Immortal Blade you met, they won't talk."

Alvit, who was somewhere, finally turned off the video. But it was too late. Rita turned to look at the dejected and silent master and disciple, a helpless smile appearing on her face. Shen Gonglin's reaction was within her expectations. As expected, the more you worry about something, the more it happens. But what about Madam Fu Hua's reaction? In Rita's opinion, Fu Hua should have seen much of the world. She wasn't an ordinary Valkyrie.

Why was she acting like a pure young girl? Could it be because she spent too much time with Madam Theresa... No, no, she couldn't think like that. Although Madam Theresa was old, she was indeed a cute young girl.

"What? You mean so many people know about this? No wonder they always try to laugh but can't when they see me, and always praise me for being energetic... I shouldn't be alive. I should have jumped off the bus back then!"

Shen Gonglin felt his image completely shattered. He rolled on the ground like a spoiled child. How could such a thing happen to him? Had he done anything wrong? If it were only Kiana, Shen Gonglin could still lie to himself and say it was fine. But now that so many people knew, Shen Gonglin was already considering changing his identity and living a new life. The Shen Gonglin account was ruined, he wanted to delete it and start over.

"It's okay, they won't spread it. Shen Gonglin, get up quickly, the ground is dirty. It's nothing."

Squatting beside Shen Gonglin, Rita gently comforted him. But the maid's smile completely revealed her emotions. Shen Gonglin acting like this was so much fun. It seemed Alvit wasn't just making mistakes. This time... she wouldn't punish her.

"Is it really nothing... You're still smiling there, you haven't stopped at all. You've seen this video long ago, haven't you? Rita, you're so mean!"

Shen Gonglin continued to roll around. Now, even the pure white panties wrapped in black stockings under Rita's skirt couldn't attract his attention. Shen Gonglin had truly broken down this time. He never expected that such a thing would be known by others and recorded on video. It was over, his reputation for a lifetime was gone, what was the point of living?

"Yes, I've seen it, and I've saved it. If you don't get up now... believe it or not, I'll broadcast the video on the commercial street's big screen?"

Noticing Shen Gonglin's rolling and peeking gaze, Rita didn't seem to care. She slowly approached Shen Gonglin, her cherry lips exhaling a fragrance that surrounded Shen Gonglin's ears. But what she said sounded like the devil's whisper to Shen Gonglin.

This woman, this woman can give me benefits while stabbing my heart with a knife.

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Chapter 127: I Was Forced

Seeing Shen Gonglin frozen in place, Rita nodded with satisfaction. The maid, returning to her scheming nature, moved closer to Shen Gonglin, almost touching his ear with her lips. But then she stopped. Ever since she met Shen Gonglin, she had been suppressed by him and made mistakes in front of him. This time, the maid had finally found her footing. After all, no one in the entire headquarters dared to bully her like this, and Shen Gonglin... Heh, didn't he have to listen to her now?

"Of course, if you listen to me obediently, I won't do that. Besides, the cute girls under my command also listen to me. As long as I don't allow it, they absolutely won't spread it. So, get up first, we still have to finish everything we need to do today."

With that, she helped Shen Gonglin up. After all, it wasn't good to let him keep looking at her panties in that posture. The maid had also suppressed her shyness just now. Don't look at her current confident appearance as if she often shows her panties to others; in reality, Rita also gets shy.

"Born as a human, I am sorry... Class monitor... I want to go home."

Shen Gonglin stood up and looked at Fu Hua aggrievedly. Fu Hua, however, turned her head away, not daring to meet Shen Gonglin's eyes. After witnessing such a scene just now, Fu Hua couldn't help but think of that scene whenever she saw Shen Gonglin's face. Disappear from my mind quickly! Why did I have to see something like this? I didn't expect that something like this happened between Kiana and Shen Gonglin...

Could it be that Kiana was the one who interfered most with Shen Gonglin's martial arts training?

"It's okay, I didn't see anything."

The Sword Heart Art flowed through her entire body. Fu Hua tried her best to adjust her state and maintain her composure. But the more she said that, the more Shen Gonglin felt like he was about to crack. He hadn't even asked about this matter, and Fu Hua's answer was completely irrelevant. Seeing her like this, he knew what she was thinking. A feeling called grievance spread in Shen Gonglin's heart. Why did he have to go through this? They were all the same, he had to make them feel the same as him!

Losing out was never Shen Gonglin's style. And that maid, she actually dared to threaten him just now? Just you wait, Shen Gonglin had already made a note of it. He wouldn't need ten years; he'd get revenge the moment he had the chance!

Shen Gonglin didn't know what he was thinking, but Rita felt a chill shoot straight up the back of her neck, as if she were being stared at by some kind of fierce beast. The perfect maid shivered, but couldn't understand where this feeling was coming from. The screen lit up again; the tool person finally had no problems. Seeing the missiles filling the screen, Shen Gonglin finally forgot about what had just happened. That move was pretty cool. Was the person on the screen really him?

"These are the video materials from that time. Due to equipment and environmental issues, this is all we can see. What do you think, Shen Gonglin? Do you have any impressions?"

The video wasn't long. After watching it, Rita asked Shen Gonglin this. Shen Gonglin's eyes were sparkling, clearly captivated by the scenes on the screen. Rita had had the same reaction back then. But if it weren't for the intelligence reports, Rita would never have connected Shen Gonglin with the angel in the video. This guy struggled to defeat an ordinary Honkai Beast, so was there really no mistake?

Some S-rank Valkyrie seems to have forgotten that she herself almost failed when fighting an ordinary Honkai Beast.

"No, the person in the video isn't me. I've never worn women's clothing."

Shen Gonglin immediately launched into a triple denial. No matter what, he couldn't admit to wearing such clothes. Even if the face in the video was his, he wouldn't admit it. Technology was so advanced these days; even videos could be faked!

"Is that so? Then there's nothing we can do. Shen Gonglin, now hold onto my shoulders and lift your feet."

Rita suddenly said this. Shen Gonglin didn't know what she wanted to do, but he instinctively obeyed her. Shen Gonglin wasn't tall, and standing face-to-face with Rita like this allowed him to look directly at the maid's pretty face. It was then that Shen Gonglin noticed Rita had a tear mole on her face, just like him. Perhaps he was actually her distant relative?

Then, Rita's next actions made Shen Gonglin dismiss that possibility. His relatives probably wouldn't do something as inhuman as Rita.

Without giving Shen Gonglin time to react, Rita took a deep breath, then suddenly grabbed Shen Gonglin's pants and yanked them down. Then, using some unknown method, the maid also grabbed Shen Gonglin's shirt. Shen Gonglin felt a chill all over his body and stood naked in front of Rita and Fu Hua. What kind of technique was this?

Shen Gonglin wanted to learn it too.

"Two seconds and thirty-seven. The speed isn't perfect yet. Shen Gonglin, continue lifting your feet."

Shen Gonglin and Fu Hua stared in disbelief, but Rita, as if unimpeded, continued her actions. It was only then that Shen Gonglin remembered he should be screaming. Fu Hua, meanwhile, rushed forward to shield her unfilial disciple. Did she really think there was no adult around? Rita finally couldn't help but reach for Shen Gonglin. Fu Hua understood her intentions, but no matter what, she shouldn't be doing this in front of her. Where would that leave her, the master, in terms of reputation?

"Rita, what are you doing?"

"Hit her, class monitor, hit her!"