I, Herrscher Slayer

The goal was to beat them all and achieve victory.

"Please, stop me, or let me defeat you."

Standing firm on the ground, Universal Angel made its choice. To minimize damage to Shen Gonglin's body, the battle had to end quickly. Pandora System, evolve!

The giant wings behind it emitted a dazzling white light, and the red glow in Universal Angel's eyes intensified.

Permanent Homing Air-to-Air Missile II, launch!

Chapter 139: Victory

[Mission Complete]

A hazy sensation washed over Shen Gonglin as he slowly regained consciousness. However, as his awareness returned, he felt an intense pain, as if every cell in his body was screaming. The pain was most severe in his shoulder. It hurt so much. What… what happened?

Shen Gonglin opened his eyes and saw rays of afternoon sun filtering through the tattered roof. The once high-tech training room looked like it had been violently demolished. He was standing in the center of the battlefield. He had lost consciousness earlier, but now that he was awake, how did it end up like this? Was Schicksal attacked while he was unconscious?

Speaking of headquarters, isn't its inherent purpose to be attacked? Such things are quite normal.

"It's… it's not over yet…"

Finally, another voice. Shen Gonglin looked forward and saw Durandal shakily standing up. Seeing her current state, Shen Gonglin was immediately startled. What happened to her? How could she be beaten so badly? Was it some heroic vigilante, or was it Class Monitor? Seeing how she bullied him, Class Monitor finally couldn't hold back and took action.

He knew Class Monitor doted on him. He loved it, loved it. Who wouldn't love a Class Monitor like that? Even if she was flat-chested, he would still love her.

Then, Fu Hua, who had been dealt with by Shen Gonglin himself, spoke.

"Du, Durandal… losing is losing. If that Angel had not held back earlier, we would probably all have been blown to smithereens by now."

Lying on the other side of the battlefield, Fu Hua, completely drained of energy, looked up at the ceiling. When the battle was decided, that Angel had stopped attacking. She had to admit, she was formidable. Neither she, Rita, nor Durandal could do anything against her. If it weren't for the limitations of Shen Gonglin's physical condition, that Angel might have unleashed even greater combat power.

"Class Monitor, you're here… Class Monitor! Who did this! Who beat you up like this, who was it!"

Hearing the voice, Shen Gonglin shifted his gaze. When he saw Fu Hua, Shen Gonglin was also startled. Was this the same Class Monitor as before? Fu Hua was lying on the ground like a starfish, her clothes tattered, and her exposed skin covered in scorch marks. She looked like a wounded soldier fresh from the battlefield. Shen Gonglin didn't remember fighting with Class Monitor, so who beat her up? To beat a dog… you have to consider the owner, right?

"Cough cough… you really don't remember? Look over there. That person over there is in a worse state than me. Shen Gonglin, you've made a name for yourself. Even two S-rank Valkyries couldn't defeat you. You, your mysteries are indeed profound."

With difficulty, Fu Hua sat up from the ground and gestured to the other side. Shen Gonglin turned his head and looked, his eyes growing more surprised. The person hanging over there, was that Rita? Class Monitor said all of this was caused by him, so that meant… he had a power surge while he was unconscious? He knew he couldn't have been defeated so easily. He was the protagonist after all!

"I concur… Shen Gonglin, wait a moment, I'll come down to take care of you right away… cough cough, wait, wait a moment…"

Hanging on the railing like a salted fish, as if sensing Shen Gonglin's gaze, Rita struggled to lift her head and gave him a smile. Seeing his hair had returned to its golden hue, Rita finally breathed a sigh of relief. That's great, it was just as she thought. As long as they lost, Shen Gonglin would recover. It wasn't in vain that she and Fu Hua had tripped up Durandal during the previous battle. They had finally managed to trick her into losing.

It turns out that no matter how strong you are, you can't withstand a bad teammate. Durandal, who had been played by the two of them, could only taste defeat for the first time. Durandal was now extremely confused. They were supposed to be fighting together, so why did it feel more tiring than fighting alone? While fighting, she also had to divide her attention to take care of Rita and Fu Hua. This battle, why did it feel so strange from start to finish?

"Oh, no, no, you should take care of yourself first. I… forget it, you should hurry and come down. I feel like I'm not doing too well either. It hurts so much."

Shen Gonglin wanted to move, but the intense pain in his body made him stop. It was better not to move; the slightest movement made him unbearable. The wound on his shoulder was still bleeding. He couldn't take it anymore. He was losing too much blood and felt dizzy.

"I, I said I haven't lost yet, Shen Gonglin, let's fight again…"

Supporting herself, Durandal gritted her teeth and slowly walked towards Shen Gonglin. In reality, she was just being stubborn. She knew her previous battle had ended in defeat, but Durandal was unwilling to accept it. If it weren't for Rita and Fu Hua, she felt she wouldn't have lost. Moreover, she wasn't wearing her armor today, and she was even using a training knight's spear… It must be because of this that she lost!

Ahhh! If only she had used the Black Abyss White Flower, and she should have worn her combat armor too. The 4th Generation God-Slaying Armor was still in development. Once it was completed, she would definitely have another match with Shen Gonglin… No, she would have another match with that Angel. She lost to that Angel, not to Shen Gonglin!

"Um, Durandal, I advise you not to move. You were at the center of the firepower attack just now. Although you blocked it, your clothes… alright, I take back what I said."

Fu Hua, sitting on the ground and carefully covering her shoulder strap, kindly reminded her. Putting aside the Valkyries' physical fitness, although the three of them looked disheveled now, they only had minor injuries and exhaustion. However, their clothes were another matter. Except for Rita, who was wearing combat attire, she and Durandal were wearing ordinary clothes. Her clothes were almost ruined by the residual blast, and Durandal was at the center of the firepower, so she was probably… well, you know.

Just as Fu Hua had said, Durandal hadn't taken a few steps before her clothes reached their limit. Her once elegant attire turned into fragments and scattered on the ground. Her entire body was exposed to Shen Gonglin's eyes. The strongest Valkyrie froze instantly. What, what is this situation!

"Yo, this is quite a show. Thanks for the treat… Rita, arrange a more comfortable bed for me. I feel like I'm getting a little dizzy."

Looking at the expanse of white before him, Shen Gonglin suddenly felt a bit dizzy. His body had already reached its limit, and he could only choose which direction to faint in. Naturally, he had to choose forward.

After all, there was a cushion.

Chapter 140: Can't Touch Anything

"Alvit, why don't you go take a look… It shouldn't be an enemy attack, right? This is headquarters, it shouldn't be that dangerous. Go take a look."

A member of Immortal Blade gently poked Alvit's waist. Not only the members of Immortal Blade, but also many staff from the research and training departments were standing there, all watching the riddled laboratory ahead. The Bishop would probably be very surprised when he returned.

They only went out on a business trip, and when they returned to their base, it was already taken down. Schicksal headquarters hadn't been treated like this in a long time. Indeed, even the hardest fortress could be breached from within. Just how fierce was the battle going on inside? Was the quality of this newcomer so high to be able to fight Durandal like this?

"If you want to die, you go! I'm just a civilian staff member. How much do you want my life? Aren't we all teammates? Why do I feel like my survival is affecting your output? With my combat power, entering that place would definitely be seeking death!"

Alvit immediately refused her teammate's suggestion. Even through the protective door, she could hear the explosions inside. This training ground was built with the highest defense standards, and its current riddled state proved how extraordinary the battle inside was. She was just a pitiful, weak, and hungry civilian. If they sent her in, she would definitely die without a whole body.

She just didn't expect Shen Gonglin's combat power to be so strong. To be able to fight Durandal for such a long time. As expected of an Angel. When she saw how energetic he was back then, Alvit felt that Shen Gonglin should not be weak. Now it seemed that was indeed the case.

Earlier, Alvit could still see the situation inside through the surveillance, but the monitors were quickly damaged. So they didn't know the situation inside. However, they probably didn't need to worry too much, as the Vice-Captain and Fu Hua were also inside. It would be fine.

"It's okay, Alvit. Isn't there a saying, the weakest often live the longest… Hey, your communicator lit up, see what it is."

Her teammate urged Alvit to check the situation, and at this moment, the communicator on the tool girl's waist rang. Alvit quickly answered after seeing the avatar on it. Finally, there was news from inside!

"Vice-Captain, what happened in the training room? We're all outside. Are you alright?"

It was Rita who called. Alvit quickly answered, but Rita's voice sounded very weak, as if she had just gone through a fierce battle. What was going on? Wasn't the combat test conducted by Durandal? Why would Rita be tired?

"I'm fine… probably. Okay, Alvit, you said you're outside, right? Then it's perfect, help us prepare three… no, four sets of clothes. Hurry and send them over once they're ready, and don't let anyone else know."

After saying that, Rita hung up the communication. Thank goodness, Durandal and Shen Gonglin's battle didn't destroy the communication equipment. Otherwise, they wouldn't know how to get out. She and Fu Hua were fine, but Shen Gonglin and Durandal's current state… Tsk tsk, she had never seen Durandal like this before, so she had gained some knowledge.

Four sets of clothes… How intense was the battle to ruin all their clothes? But why four? Thinking about it, Fu Hua, Durandal, Rita… and Shen Gonglin?

The members of Immortal Blade who crowded around Alvit shivered all over. So scary.

"Alright, I've notified the people outside. I believe new clothes will be sent over shortly, so all we need to do now is wait."

After ending the communication, Rita nodded at Fu Hua, and the two of them tacitly moved aside as if nothing had happened behind them. This display caused the strongest Valkyrie behind them to tremble with anger. These two were too much. During the fight earlier, Durandal had suspected they were faking it, and their current actions only confirmed it. These two definitely wanted to set her up!

"Hey, one of you two, come pull him off me! Hurry up! Weren't you two doting on him just now? Why are you both hiding further away than anyone else… Can someone tell me why he's like this even when he's unconscious? Fu Hua, he's your disciple, right!"

With only tattered strips of cloth hanging from her body, Durandal desperately tried to cover herself while pushing Shen Gonglin off her. He had inexplicably passed out earlier, and while that was fine, for some reason, he was now clinging to her. Even in his unconscious state, his hands wouldn't let go. Go away, the maid and Fu Hua over there are much more appealing, don't stick to me.

Physical fitness determines everything. Shen Gonglin had lost consciousness in a safe area, and the white armor he was wearing had vanished. Both he and Durandal were now in a state of semi-nudity, which the strongest Valkyrie found difficult to accept. Although the other two were also in battle-damaged states, they were far better off than her own completely broken state. The key was that Shen Gonglin wasn't just holding onto her; he was also occasionally rubbing against her. Was he really unconscious?

"Durandal, be gentler. He's still injured… Alright, leave it to me."

Fu Hua was, after all, a kind person. Durandal was right. Although she had always told Shen Gonglin not to call her master, their relationship was undeniable. Shen Gonglin's current state could only be handled by herself. Who could help it if he was Shen Gonglin?

Even though she knew Shen Gonglin's current state was troublesome, Fu Hua still walked over without hesitation. She pinched Shen Gonglin's waist and detached him from Durandal. Durandal, who had been severely troubled by Shen Gonglin, finally breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing Shen Gonglin held by Fu Hua around his waist, quiet and still, made her a little angry. Why was he so restless when he was on her, but so quiet with Fu Hua?

All of this was due to Shen Gonglin's instincts. After all, when he was with Durandal, he could take advantage of her by rubbing against her. But if it were Fu Hua, there would be no opportunity to take advantage of her. Even in his unconscious state, Shen Gonglin could clearly recognize this. Look.

His hand, which was on Fu Hua's shoulder, reached down and grabbed. See? He grabbed nothing but loneliness.

Chapter 141

"Lady Durandal, I… why are you pulling me? I want to go up and get her autograph."

"Calm down. We're Valkyries, not fangirls. I know you're excited, but going up there now will cause trouble for Lady Durandal. Can't you see Lady Durandal looks like she doesn't want to talk?"

"Oh, right… Speaking of which, who did Lady Durandal have such an intense battle with that her clothes got ruined? To be able to fight Lady Durandal to this extent, could she have been sparring with Lady Rita? I'm afraid only a fellow S-rank Valkyrie like Lady Rita could contend with Lady Durandal."

"No, you don't know? Lady Durandal is back this time to test new recruits. That person behind her, the one Fu Hua is carrying, is apparently him. I heard that even though he's male, his Honkai adaptability is higher than ours. And he can fight Lady Durandal like this now. I suspect, the times are about to change."

"Huh, the times are changing? Then I need to go back and collect my laundry. By the way, is that a guy? He's so cute! I want his autograph too."

"Idiot! I don't mean that kind of change! And I already told you, don't go up and bother them!"

If only… I really didn't want to hear the voices around me.

Durandal closed her eyes and endured. Ever since they came out, they had been receiving such stares, like animals being gawked at in a zoo. Although she was used to such attention, Durandal found it particularly unbearable today. Why were these people looking at her with such strange eyes? And an intense battle… a battle so intense that it even caused her clothes to come off.

Durandal herself couldn't help but overthink.

"Then it's settled. Rita, you and I will go and compile the data. Shen Gonglin's combat rating should be released tomorrow. Fu Hua, you take him to the infirmary."

Unable to bear it any longer, Durandal wanted to escape after just a few steps. Being with Shen Gonglin right now, with everyone staring at them, was unbearable. She didn't have any major injuries, and now Durandal just wanted to go home, rest, and take a bath. A defeated lone wolf needed a quiet place to lick its wounds.

As for the combat rating, it was probably an S-rank. Schicksal's fourth visible S-rank… S-rank combat power, that would be Shen Gonglin.

"Yes, I'll handle it from here. After all, in your current state, it's really not a good look."

Fu Hua looked up at Durandal. She had to admit that having this woman in front of her was indeed annoying. Not only was she the culprit who turned Shen Gonglin into this state, but she was also… too eye-catching.

Durandal was simply too eye-catching, in every sense of the word. What did this child eat to grow so big? I heard Durandal is about the same age as Bronya, but the difference in their figures is quite significant. This shows that Bronya must have lived in dire straits before. Even though they were all wearing standard uniforms, both Durandal and Rita had their chests filled to the brim. Fu Hua was shocked to find that she could only find comfort in front of Shen Gonglin… but he was a guy.

Realizing this, Fu Hua felt a deep sense of frustration. So, these two should best not linger in front of her. She seemed to have had them too, but they were smoothed out by the long years.

Those standard dresses were almost bursting. Both Durandal and Rita were like that. Their deep cleavage could almost bury a Shen Gonglin. Let's go, let's go, don't linger in front of me.

"Eh, but I want to go to the hospital too. Fu Hua-daren can't possibly take care of Shen Gonglin alone, I want to help."

But the perfect maid didn't want to leave Durandal this time. Shen Gonglin was so injured now, it was the perfect time to increase her favorability. Just imagine, when he wakes up in the middle of the night and finds her asleep, slumped by his bedside, he would surely reach out and stroke her hair. Rita could almost hear the sound of favorability points skyrocketing. Accompanying someone in bed has always been the royal road of plot development, and giving it to Fu Hua feels a bit unwilling.

This maid… is definitely up to something else.

At this moment, both Fu Hua and Durandal had the same thought. After all, they both knew that this maid had ulterior motives. The self-destruction in the training room back then had already proven many things. If they let her take care of Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua was worried that Shen Gonglin would be completely consumed by her.

"No, you go home first and compile the data. Shen Gonglin's matters can be handled by Fu Hua."

Grabbing Rita's wrist, Durandal led Rita towards the other side of the road, while Rita looked back with an unwilling expression. The maid wanted to struggle a bit more, leaving Shen Gonglin to Fu Hua. She also didn't feel at ease.

"Lady Durandal, I don't think it's appropriate for Lady Fu Hua to take care of Shen Gonglin. I believe you also saw earlier that Lady Fu Hua's attitude towards Shen Gonglin is clearly not right. Therefore, for the sake of protecting Schicksal's future combat power, I think I should…"

"Alright, alright. Don't you think your attitude is even more wrong? And I've been feeling that Rita, you and Fu Hua were putting on a show for me just now. Your words shouldn't have been so weak just now. What's going on?"

"This is just you overthinking, Lady Durandal. You feel this way simply because you have become stronger, not for any other reason."

Watching the two figures gradually move away, Fu Hua sighed and shifted the Shen Gonglin on her back. Let's go. They injured you, and only Master will accompany you and treat your wounds.

Shen Gonglin, you better treat me better when you wake up.

Carrying Shen Gonglin towards the medical department, if one gets injured fighting the Honkai, Valkyries have to pay out of their own pockets. And Shen Gonglin definitely has no money, so she'll have to pay for him again. Being his master is truly… no, she's not his master, she's just the one who taught him martial arts.

Then why is she so kindly taking care of Shen Gonglin? Just as Rita said, Fu Hua thought quietly. She seems to be spoiling Shen Gonglin a bit too much. If it were just spoiling between master and disciple, it would be fine. Fu Hua was afraid that this spoiling might contain something else. It shouldn't, right? Rita is the same. And Mei also spoils Shen Gonglin, and Kiana too… no.

Kiana should be the one who likes to bully Shen Gonglin.

Chapter 142: Treatment

Infirmary. Fu Hua was leaning against the window, looking at Shen Gonglin inside. Lying on the white hospital bed, he looked weak, helpless, and pitiful. He was already very afraid of pain, and now he was so badly injured… Sigh, it seems that power doesn't come for free. When using that earth-shattering power, Shen Gonglin's body also suffered immense strain. I hope he's alright.

"I'm sorry, we've done our best…"

The infirmary door opened, and a woman in a white coat said to Fu Hua apologetically. Fu Hua, who was leaning against the window, turned her head in surprise. What did she mean by that? Could the internal injuries Shen Gonglin sustained be that severe? But she had already examined Shen Gonglin earlier. Although he was injured, it shouldn't be this bad.

"S-sorry, I just wanted to learn from TV shows. I feel really uncomfortable if I don't say something like this in this situation… Assaulting medical staff is illegal, you know. Don't worry, he just has some bruises. The worst is the shoulder injury, plus some internal bleeding. It'll heal soon."

Seeing Fu Hua's unfriendly gaze, the doctor quickly explained. If she were any slower, she was afraid this Valkyrie would beat her up. She just wanted to imitate scenes from TV shows. Isn't that how it usually develops? To avoid getting beaten, the female doctor quickly explained Shen Gonglin's current condition to Fu Hua. The injury was serious in its own way, as there was a hole in his shoulder. Fortunately, no bones were injured. Schicksal technology is the best in the world. As long as he rests well, he will be fine.

"……Thank you."

I really want to punch this doctor. Fu Hua thought Shen Gonglin truly had some incurable ailment. Why would Schicksal recruit someone like that as a doctor? Was it really okay for her to treat Shen Gonglin?

"Even though you're saying thank you, you actually want to punch me, right? Everyone's like that... Alright, I'll shut up. Someone needs to stay and look after him today. Seeing how worried you are, I can pretty much tell what your relationship is. This hospital room is your love nest for the night... pfft, it's yours for the night. No one patrols here at night, but you need to remember he has a shoulder injury. Avoid any positions that require specific arm movements, like the 'old man pushing'... Seeing your confused look, I know you don't understand anything. In short, it's best if you do all the work yourself. That's all, I'm off duty."

Taking off her white coat and hanging it on the rack, the female doctor waved casually and walked past Fu Hua. This girl wasn't fun to tease at all. After giving advice that was perfectly in line with her professional ethics, the doctor left for her shift. Anyway, someone was watching over the patient, so what could possibly go wrong? Instead of killing time here, she might as well go out and flirt with some guys. Although the guy in the infirmary looked pretty good, he was unconscious and unresponsive. What fun was a dead fish?

The experienced female doctor left irresponsibly, and Fu Hua walked into the ward. The medical facilities at headquarters were much better than those at St. Freya. Although that female doctor's words were strange, her skills seemed quite good. Shen Gonglin slept peacefully on the bed. The gap in his clothes revealed traces of bandages, and his shoulder wound had been sutured. Other internal injuries would have to heal with time. If Shen Gonglin could master the other Essences now, he could use internal energy to regulate himself. As it was, only she could help him.

Sitting by the bed, Fu Hua lifted Shen Gonglin's hand. Streams of Qi flowed from their point of contact into Shen Gonglin's body. Fu Hua closed her eyes, as if seeing the meridian situation within Shen Gonglin. As she closed her eyes, Fu Hua was astonished. Shen Gonglin's meridians were clear and unobstructed, and her Qi flowed through him without any stagnation. If Shen Gonglin could cultivate his internal energy well, would he not only have unparalleled talent in Mindful Essence but also be this perfect in other aspects?

He was truly a one-in-a-million martial arts genius. Fu Hua couldn't fathom how Shen Gonglin's physique came to be. If it weren't for all the evidence proving he was human, Fu Hua would have suspected he was one of the legendary angels.

After all, angels had possessed him. Besides that, Fu Hua couldn't think of any other reasonable explanation. This disciple was good in every way.

It's just that his intentions seemed a bit impure. Even learning martial arts wasn't for any righteous reason; it felt more like she was forcing him to learn. Moreover, it seemed like she was always at a disadvantage. This guy clearly had ulterior motives towards her, always thinking about taking advantage of her. But what could she really do about it?

Logically, the most important thing in learning martial arts is one's mindset. But now, even Mindful Essence couldn't straighten Shen Gonglin's mentality. If he learned other martial arts, would Shen Gonglin become a menace to the martial world?

While channeling internal energy to Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua was lost in all sorts of chaotic thoughts. Teaching him martial arts was probably the right thing to do.

It hurts so much...

Shen Gonglin, in his unconscious state, felt a hazy pain all over his body. Even in his coma, Shen Gonglin could sense it. Just then, a warm energy began to flow through his body. Wherever this energy went, the pain immediately subsided. After the pain receded, Shen Gonglin could finally focus his thoughts elsewhere. The memories of the Angel's proxy battle rushed into his mind. So he could have such glorious moments too.

"As long as you wear women's clothes, Master can also use the power of the Universal Angel."

Deep in his mind, the pink-haired Universal Angel seemed to read Shen Gonglin's thoughts. This Angel had been quietly by his side since Shen Gonglin had just regained consciousness. Unfortunately, no matter how he asked her, the Angel remained dazed and cute. She seemed to only know that she was his Master and nothing else.

He had wanted to learn about his amnesia from her, but it turned out her memory loss was even worse than his. If he wanted to fight, he could only use his own body. Shen Gonglin felt like the mysteries surrounding him were deepening, making him feel more and more like the protagonist.