I, Herrscher Slayer

"Is that so? Saying something like that is really not like you. Well then, Rita, I'm going to go clean up. But you'll probably have to go over there again tomorrow. The data has already been sent to the Bishop, so I imagine the combat evaluation for Shen Gonglin will be released tomorrow. You can go notify him then."

Durandal didn't suspect anything. After petting the cat, she walked into the bathroom. She hadn't showered after her spar with Shen Gonglin today either. Durandal was a bit of a neat freak, and she wouldn't go to bed like this if she could help it. She really needed a good bath.

"Yes, Lady Durandal, please make yourself at home… Now, tell me, why are you here? What do you want?"

Making sure Durandal outside had gone to bathe, Rita looked at Shen Gonglin lying on the bed and asked. This guy really didn't treat her like an outsider, actually lying on her bed. However, Rita was quite happy with Shen Gonglin's attitude. If Shen Gonglin had sat there properly, she would have felt uncomfortable. She decided to let him do as he pleased.

"Revenge, of course. That goose bullied me so much today, how can I not retaliate? That's why I came here overnight for this very reason. Rita, you'll help me, won't you?"

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Shen Gonglin winced as he accidentally aggravated his wound. Durandal was the cause of his current predicament. Shen Gonglin held grudges, and he definitely had to get revenge on Durandal. Ever since Shen Gonglin woke up, he hadn't suffered such a significant loss. He had always been the one gaining the upper hand. Shen Gonglin could only gain, never lose. That's why he came tonight.

He even gave up the chance to sleep with the class representative for revenge. If he returned empty-handed tonight, would that be worthy of Shen Gonglin's sacrifice? His clothes were torn by wings, he was almost scared to tears while flying in the air, and what happened just now on the windowsill… Durandal was responsible for all of it!

"Revenge? And you want my help… Shen Gong, you know, Lady Durandal is my captain, and I also live with her. We're friends. If you ask me to do this…"

Rita looked at Shen Gonglin with a troubled expression. What kind of favor did this guy want her to do? Helping him would be betraying Durandal. But if she didn't help, the maid felt a bit… Rita was very conflicted. Durandal was her old friend, her confidante, her sister through thick and thin. If she had to do this… Shen Gong should understand.

Everything was left unsaid. In the darkness, Rita's wine-red eyes gazed at Shen Gonglin. He should understand her meaning, right? Come on, try your best to convince me. I'm very easy to persuade… Pfft, to convince.

"Hmm? I'm not asking you to do anything. You just need to pretend you don't know anything. I'll handle the revenge myself. Don't worry, I know this puts you in a difficult position, so I won't ask you to do anything."

Shen Gonglin smiled at Rita understandingly. How could he put Rita in a difficult position? If Rita helped him, what would Durandal do to her later? He heard that one was the captain and the other was the vice-captain. After he got his revenge, he would return to St. Freya, but Rita couldn't just leave. So, he couldn't make things difficult for Rita.

"…But, pretending not to know is also a betrayal of Lady Durandal."

Rita's heart was filled with mixed emotions. Why was this Shen Gonglin so understanding? Why was he so sensible at times when he shouldn't be? It would have been better if he had continued to be as willful as usual. If he had just given her a little something, she could have ignored her conscience. Besides, he wasn't planning to harm Lady Durandal, and a little revenge was acceptable.

"Oh dear, how can this be considered a betrayal? You just don't know anything. Besides, you can't bear to see me bullied by her all the time, can you? I'm just getting a little revenge on her, and you can't stop me. So, Rita, you just need to sleep well."

Shen Gonglin jumped off the bed and patted Rita's shoulder. He thought the maid in front of him was the rigid, inflexible type. He didn't realize that Rita had already thought through the consequences. Hearing Shen Gonglin's words, Rita, who had been trying to convince herself, suddenly brightened.

That's right, she couldn't stop Shen Gonglin at all.

"Mmm… Shen Gong, what you said makes sense. However, I know about this now, and after all, Lady Durandal and I have a relationship that's as close as life and death. But if the situation is special, then even I can't help it… Shen Gong, you understand what I mean, right?"

Rita slightly loosened her collar, her snow-white neck very conspicuous in the dim room. Seeing her action, Shen Gonglin understood. What a good maid. Shen Gonglin was so touched he almost cried. To avoid affecting her conscience as she tried to convince herself, she was even willing to make such a great sacrifice.

He felt too bad for thinking of her as just a useless maid before. At this moment, Rita's image in Shen Gonglin's mind soared infinitely.

"Mhm, I understand… Lower your head a little and bring your neck closer. My arm is injured, and it's hard to move. Mhmm, this angle. Here I come."

He felt like he was offering himself up. It felt like he was being delivered. This feeling was truly peculiar.

Slightly lowering her body, Rita brought her neck close to Shen Gonglin's mouth, anticipating the slight pain. Rita's mind raced, and then the familiar sensation spread from her neck. This was it, this was the feeling…

Water immediately filled her wine-red eyes. Rita's body went limp and collapsed onto the floor. This feeling, Rita was too familiar with it.

Chapter 148: Ruined Reputation

"I'm satisfied, I'm satisfied. I finally got some nourishment. I guess Rita won't have any psychological barriers now, right? After all, she really has no strength left to stop me now."

Wiping his mouth, Shen Gonglin looked with satisfaction at the maid slumped against the wall. The maid now only had the strength to gasp for air. No matter how many times it happened, she still couldn't endure this feeling. It seemed it didn't lessen with frequency, and it felt more intense each time. This way, Rita would be at ease.

"Rita, I'm done washing. Do you want to wash up?"

Just then, Durandal's voice came from outside the door. She always did everything decisively. Durandal untied her ponytail and wiped her slightly damp blonde hair. Usually, when they were both there, she would wash first because Rita had to clean the bathroom after her. Living with Rita was indeed comfortable, after all, having a maid who could do everything and do it flawlessly. Spending too much time with Rita made her feel like she was becoming lazy.

"No, no need, Lady Durandal. Please go rest."

Rita was in no condition to speak. The moment she opened her mouth, she felt like she was about to cry. The sensation inside her body surged. Just then, Shen Gonglin spoke. His voice, devoid of any sound, made Rita, who was looking at him, widen her eyes. Shen Gonglin had this trick up his sleeve too. He was truly amazing.

"Oh, then Rita, you should rest quickly too… Are you really not going to see a doctor? If you want to go, I can accompany you."

Not sensing anything amiss, Durandal turned to leave, but then she saw the lunchbox on the table. Why did Rita suddenly not want to go? Could it be that she had just realized Shen Gonglin's corrupt nature? But she had intended to go earlier. This didn't align with Rita's usual behavior. Somehow, Rita felt strange all evening.

"No need. Shen Gonglin is definitely with Fu Hua… Lady Fu Hua, happily sleeping together. If we go now, we'll only disturb them. So, Durandal, you should just sleep obediently."

Shen Gonglin blurted out nonsense, but his tone made Durandal stop. These words didn't sound like something Rita would normally say, and she didn't use honorifics this time. If Shen Gonglin and Fu Hua were sleeping together happily, that might be possible, but it shouldn't come from Rita's mouth. She was the most perfect maid Durandal had ever seen, and she shouldn't say such things.

"Rita, if it's convenient, can you open the door? I have something I want to talk to you about."

As the strongest Valkyrie, Durandal not only possessed unparalleled combat power but also a quick mind. It was just that she seemed a bit slow normally due to her straightforwardness. Rita's current state was clearly not right. Could something have happened to her?

For example, was someone in the room holding her hostage and using her voice to confuse her?

"No, it's not convenient, Lady Durandal. You know, I'm also a woman, and at night, I also… Ouch… I, I also do things that I don't want others to know."

Shen Gonglin was wantonly ruining Rita's image inside the room. Rita, who found it increasingly wrong, couldn't listen anymore. Her already flushed cheeks turned as red as a cooked crab. She crawled over with all her might and pinched Shen Gonglin's waist. Did this guy know what he was saying? Her perfect image couldn't be ruined by him!

"…Rita, open the door. I have something I want to talk to you about."

Durandal's mind went blank. Rita's sudden words made her unable to accept it. Although she didn't understand what she was saying, Durandal couldn't help but feel embarrassed. Things she wouldn't want others to know at night… No, no, how could Rita do such a thing? This was definitely wrong. It couldn't be Rita inside!

Reaching for the doorknob, Durandal was ready to fight, but at that moment, the door opened. Rita's flushed face appeared before Durandal. What, what was going on? Why was Rita's face so red?

Easily subduing Rita, Shen Gonglin, who was inside the room, hugged Rita's waist and carried her to the door. Enduring the pain in his arm, Shen Gonglin held Rita's waist with one hand and supported her arm with the other, making her cover his mouth. He didn't expect to have the talent of a puppeteer. Manipulating a woman's body felt quite natural to Shen Gonglin.

"Lady Durandal, can we talk about this tomorrow? It's not convenient for me right now. Or would you like to join me? If it's you, Lady Durandal, then of course it's fine. My bed is very big, it can even fit two people comfortably."

Using Rita's hand to cover her mouth, Shen Gonglin said these words from behind Rita. From his perspective, he could see the maid's crystal-clear, flushed earlobes. Honestly, Rita felt like she was about to explode from shyness. What was this Shen Gonglin saying? He looked so harmless and innocent on the outside, but he was a maniac when it came to driving. And it wasn't enough that he said it, why was he using her voice and her identity?

And in front of Lady Durandal, Rita felt like she was about to socially die. What S-rank Valkyrie? She was just a useless maid.

"No, no, no, no… No need. Rita, I'm truly sorry for disturbing you. Please continue with what you're doing. I don't need to. After all, I like men. I, I… I'm really sorry!"

Durandal was clearly startled. Rita's flushed face and teary eyes had indeed frightened the strongest Valkyrie. She might not have eaten pork, but she had seen pigs run. Rita's current state clearly indicated she was in the middle of something important. Upon hearing Rita's invitation, Durandal quickly refused. After all, she was different from Rita. Durandal was a normal woman.

Quickly bowing and apologizing to Rita, Durandal hurried back to her room. Hearing the click of the lock, Shen Gonglin finally couldn't hold on. The door was wide open, and Shen Gonglin, unable to hold Rita, fell out with her. Shen Gonglin lay on the floor, gasping for breath. Regardless, he had finally managed to fool Durandal.

The maid, however, lay face down, unmoving. Maybe I should have just died right now.

Chapter 149: A Biased Perspective

Phew… I managed to fool them. Now I can start my revenge, or should I wait a bit longer?

Looking at Durandal's tightly shut door, Shen Gonglin finally let out a sigh of relief. If he went over now, Durandal might still be on guard. He should wait a little longer, ideally until Durandal was almost asleep. He had already tested his abilities on Rita just now, and he was confident he could kill that "goose" with a single blow. Didn't he see Rita still lying on the ground, unable to get up?

"Hey, she's gone now. You can get up, right? You weren't good-looking to begin with, and if you keep lying on the ground, you might get disfigured."

He poked Rita's waist, and Shen Gonglin curiously watched the incompetent maid. Why was she lying there, unmoving? Could it be that she was so overwhelmed she couldn't breathe? Shen Gonglin was genuinely curious about what it felt like to be bitten by him. Seeing her like this, it probably felt amazing.

"You, you… do you even know what you just did?"

Struggling to sit up from the ground, Rita looked at Shen Gonglin with teary eyes. She reached out her hands to grab Shen Gonglin's neck, but in her weakened state, even with all her strength, she couldn't make Shen Gonglin feel even a little bit uncomfortable. The maid's face was so red it looked like it was about to bleed. What exactly did Shen Gonglin want? He had done such outrageous things just now, yet why could he act as if nothing had happened?

And what did he just say? That she wasn't good-looking? If she wasn't good-looking, why did he take advantage of her? Why did he bite her neck? Shen Gonglin was someone who took advantage of others and then acted innocent!

She probably looked like a terrible maid in the eyes of Lady Durandal now. Her reputation was completely ruined. Rita Roseweisse was no longer fit to live in human society. This world should just be destroyed.

"I understand. I've wronged you this time. Once I get my revenge, I'll definitely thank you properly. For now, let me get you settled."

Shen Gonglin easily pried Rita's hands away. Even an ordinary person could easily handle the maid in her current state. He had indeed bullied Rita a bit today. Shen Gonglin wasn't a devil. Rita had helped him a lot today, and it wasn't right to leave her lying on the floor. He should take her back to her room first.

He picked up the maid in a princess carry. The wound on his arm still hurt a little, but he could manage a short carry. This girl was indeed a bit heavier than Bronya, but then again, she carried more burdens than Bronya.

"Sigh, what are you doing?"

Suddenly being picked up, Rita instinctively wrapped her arms around Shen Gonglin's neck. Wasn't this guy's target Lady Durandal? Why was he picking her up now? Could it be that everything before was his plan, and his original goal was her?

This maid always had a way of overthinking.

"Mmm… I'm not in the mood for that today. You should rest well. If there's time in the future, I'll call you. But… Rita, you know, I'm not a casual person, and I'm not available for just anyone."

Shen Gonglin carried Rita into the room and placed her on the bed. Shen Gonglin spoke with great hesitation. To be honest, Rita wasn't unattractive, but…

"…Explain yourself. You just said earlier, didn't you say I wasn't pretty? What do you mean by this?"

Being placed on the bed, Rita realized she had been overthinking. Seeing Shen Gonglin's troubled expression, she felt a little angry. What did this guy mean? Rita was actually very confident in herself, but why was Shen Gonglin's attitude like this? It was so annoying.

Seeing Shen Gonglin about to leave after putting her down, Rita reached out and grabbed his collar. She needed him to explain himself clearly. When it came to looks, Rita was confident she could match anyone. Besides, didn't Shen Gonglin like to take advantage of her? Why was he so upright at this moment? Was she not meeting Shen Gonglin's aesthetic standards somewhere?

Where was the problem? Shen Gonglin, tell me, and I'll change if you tell me.

"It means what it says. Honestly… you are indeed very good-looking, and your figure is also very sexy… Pfft, also very good. But I like girls with long hair. Short hair just feels like something is missing, so, you understand, right?"

He was always persistent in some inexplicable ways. Shen Gonglin's preferred type had never changed. His criteria for a partner were long hair, good at cooking, a good figure, and slightly older than him… The only criterion Rita didn't meet was her short hair. Shen Gonglin preferred long hair.

Thinking about it, Mei seemed to fit this characteristic perfectly.

"That's it?"

Rita breathed a long sigh of relief in her heart. She thought it was something else. It was just long hair, a problem that could be easily solved. She had been thinking about growing her hair out to change her image anyway. She thought it was for some other reason, but it turned out to be just this.

As expected, with a face like hers, what else could Shen Gonglin be dissatisfied with? Even if he was picky, he couldn't find any flaws. This was the confidence unique to a perfect maid!

"Yes, that's it. So, Rita, you still have a lot to work on. Keep it up."

Patting the maid's head, Shen Gonglin, having dealt with this clingy maid, stood up. See, for the sake of revenge, Shen Gonglin could even put aside taking advantage of Rita. This showed how deep his hatred for Durandal was. Shen Gonglin had always been a person with clear goals. He hadn't forgotten what he came here to do today.

"Mhm, I'll keep trying… No, that's not the point. Shen Gong, you… you're only going to find Lady Durandal for revenge, right?"

Watching Shen Gonglin about to sneak out of the room, Rita, lying on the bed, turned her head to look at his sneaky figure. This guy only cared about revenge and wouldn't do anything else, right? Honestly, Rita was a little uneasy.

After all, Shen Gonglin wasn't a good person. If it was just revenge, it would be fine, but if he took the opportunity to do something else to Lady Durandal… As it turned out, Rita the maid still had a bit of a conscience. Lady Durandal was her captain and her friend, after all. Some things couldn't be done, even for more money.

"Of course. What else do you think I want to do? If not for revenge, what else could I do? Do you think I'm going to take advantage of her? Am I that kind of person…? Hey! What's with that look? I feel like there's a lot implied in that look of yours!"

Rita's stare made Shen Gonglin very unhappy. He huffed and walked out of the room. All of them, what did they think he was?

Chapter 150: The Goose is Scared

If someone like me wanted to take advantage of someone, would I need to be so indirect? Why don't you ask Fu Hua? When she was taken advantage of by me, did I use any other tricks? They really underestimated me. It seems I need to take advantage of Rita more often. I feel like she still doesn't understand me well enough.

Closing Rita's room door, Shen Gonglin thought with some anger. This maid still had a long way to go. She was still far from being a perfect maid. If that perfect and dashing… who was it again?

He couldn't remember. Never mind, the current matter was more important.

Alone in the living room, Shen Gonglin began his revenge plan. Now that there were no more interruptions, he could operate with peace of mind. This petty guy didn't think there was anything wrong with his current actions. Every wrong has its source, every debt has its owner. Who told Durandal to bully him like this?

Using the night vision ability of his vampire bloodline, Shen Gonglin slowly crept to Durandal's door. With his senses much sharper than normal people, Shen Gonglin listened carefully to the sounds inside. It seemed Durandal had already fallen asleep. That was good. Although this "goose" was quite bad, he had to admit that her strength was indeed considerable. If she were on guard, it would be inconvenient for him to make a move. He really had to wait until she fell asleep to do it.

He gripped the doorknob and twisted it slightly, but it didn't open. Shen Gonglin frowned. Why would this goose lock her door while sleeping at home? She was so wary even when living with a girl like Rita. It seemed this "Esther Lauder" was indeed not an ordinary person. Even in such a familiar environment, she hadn't let down her guard. What a troublesome opponent. However, this wouldn't stop Shen Gonglin.

Actually, Durandal didn't usually lock her door when she slept. But perhaps she was startled by the previous "Rita." She felt that sleeping without locking the door wasn't very safe. So… even the strongest Valkyrie had no experience dealing with such matters. Therefore, for the sake of caution, Durandal locked the door today, which was unprecedented.

Alas, what use was locking the door? Doors could only stop gentlemen, not someone like Shen Gonglin, a… a gentleman.

Shen Gonglin's fingers spun, and the hairpin he had taken from Rita's head was exactly for this moment. This guy only had such a mind when doing bad things. He had long anticipated such a situation. A mere wooden door, using such a lock for two seconds would be an insult to Shen Gonglin. He could even open the password lock on Bronya's leg, so could this stop Shen Gonglin?

He really didn't know how he acquired this lock-picking skill. Shen Gonglin was becoming more and more interested in his past self. His past self must have been an exceptionally outstanding person.

Click.

With a soft sound, the lock yielded. Shen Gonglin gently pushed open Durandal's door. He held his breath and slowly poked his head in. It was a different style from Rita's room. If he hadn't known before, he would have thought he had entered the room of some man who loved to exercise. These dumbbells, sandbags… her hobbies were indeed unusual.

"Who? Is that Rita?"

Unexpectedly, a voice came from the bed. Durandal hadn't fallen asleep. She was just lying on the bed. Even though Shen Gonglin had deliberately tried to be quiet, he had still alerted the Valkyrie. As expected of the strongest Valkyrie, she had some skills.

Durandal didn't know why she couldn't sleep tonight. She didn't usually have trouble sleeping. Tossing and turning in bed, she could only attribute it to being scared by Rita. Even though Durandal had told herself more than once that Rita was just a normal woman and that what happened was normal, it was completely useless.

She hadn't expected Rita to be like that. She decided she wouldn't shower with her again. Although Rita was weak, Durandal was scared. Honestly, the reason Durandal couldn't sleep now was because she was afraid of Rita. What if Rita, not satisfied on her own, came to her room? However, she had already locked the door. Even if Rita tried to break in, she would have enough time to react.

Then Durandal heard the door. Although the sound was very faint, in the quiet environment, Durandal still noticed it. She looked back at the door. In the darkness, there was indeed a figure. At this time of night, it could only be Rita.

"…Mm, it's me, Lord Durandal. Aren't you asleep yet?"

This made things a bit difficult. Shen Gonglin stood at the door, hesitating. But after hearing Durandal's words, his mind raced. Not everyone had his night vision. Durandal clearly hadn't recognized him. This made things easier. Shen Gonglin's throat moved slightly, and when he spoke, he had already changed back to Rita's voice. The maid's voice was really useful.

"I, I-I-I, I'm not asleep… Rita, why are you here at this hour?"

Durandal quickly pulled the blanket tighter around herself and sat up in bed, looking at the dark figure at the door with some fear. Now she regretted taking off her outer clothes before sleeping. She was only wearing her underwear, which made her feel a bit worried and scared.

Why didn't Rita knock? Why did she enter so silently? What did she want?

Durandal. Afraid!

"It's nothing. I just wanted to see if Lord Durandal was sleeping well. If you kicked off the covers, I could tuck them in for you."

Slowly approaching Durandal, Shen Gonglin continued to use Rita's voice to confuse the strongest Valkyrie. Why was she acting so scared? Wasn't he just playing the role of the incompetent maid? Shen Gonglin didn't think Rita was scary at all.

"No need! I may toss and turn in my sleep, but I don't need anyone to tuck me in. Rita, no need, you can go back. Really, no need!"

Frankly, Durandal felt like she was about to cry from fear. Why was Rita so strange? She had lived with her for so long, how could she not have noticed Rita was like this? She was so scared. What about Shen Gonglin? If he were here… Wait, why was she thinking of him at a time like this? Even if he were here, it wouldn't be useful…

Eh, maybe it would be useful. Rita clearly had feelings for him. If Shen Gonglin were here, maybe she would let her off the hook. Durandal really begged for mercy. She was truly straight, not gay! Someone, help!

The perverted maid is about to attack an innocent beautiful girl!

Chapter 151: Another Showdown with the Strongest