Chapter 381

Rosaria boasted like this, and Bronya cast a wry glance her way. Why bring up something you shouldn't say? Later, Rosaria will be in charge of the area with the most enemies.

Chapter 137 The Sword Heart is Shattered

They're gone. I wonder what problems they'll encounter; it certainly won't be smooth sailing. I haven't been able to sense Durandal and Rita's spatial signals since earlier. I hope I'm just imagining things.

"Don't worry, Bronya isn't a child anymore. She's someone who can inherit the title of Herrscher of Reason. Besides... we still have you."

As he watched Bronya and the others leave, Shen Gonglin was still worried when a warm embrace came from behind. Shen Gonglin recognized the Shen Gonglin from the touch even before hearing a voice, and confirmed it was him upon hearing the voice.

"Class President, if someone sees you hugging me like this, it's not my problem. You're the one who initiated it."

Fu Hua rested her chin on Shen Gonglin's head, the soft golden hair tickling Fu Hua face. Hearing Shen Gonglin's words, Fu Hua couldn't help but laugh. This guy just liked to do this. On the surface, he never took the initiative, as if so many girls were actively approaching him. But weren't all the things he did the factors that attracted them to him? And this guy never refused. He was particularly good at playing the non-resistance game.

"Fine, I'll take the initiative then. Anyway, I have no dignity left in front of you... Besides, if I dare to be coy with Bronya, would I even deserve to be the Class President?"

He nuzzled against Shen Gonglin's head, even shifting his red-rimmed glasses. Dignity? That was all he had in front of Shen Gonglin. Before, Rin would always use his lap as a pillow, but now... sigh, even Fu Hua was embarrassed to admit it. He simply couldn't bring himself to act like Class President monitor in front of Shen Gonglin anymore. Fu Hua had never imagined he could be so shameless...

Even courtesans wouldn't do that.

"Your attitude is excellent, Class President. As a reward, I've decided to take a little more initiative. You won't have to be the one to take the initiative all the time anymore; I'll save you some effort..."

Shen Gonglin is so outspoken, or is Fu Hua overthinking it? Rin Shen Gonglin's words sound perfectly normal, but why do they sound so strange to Fu Hua? The fairy's face suddenly turned red, and the way she was hugging Shen Gonglin from behind instantly turned into a chokehold.

"Aren't you getting a little too cocky? Don't think that just because I pamper you you you can act recklessly. I'm capable of killing you and then committing suicide for love!"

Gritting his teeth, he whispered those words in Shen Gonglin's ear. Shen Gonglin quickly admitted defeat and patted Fu Hua's arm. Fortunately, the fairy was just putting on an act. They both knew it was a joke, but sometimes you have to give the Class President some face. Although Shen Gonglin lacked emotional intelligence, after so much time, he had a little better understanding of what to do.

"There's no need for a double suicide. A fortune teller once told me that I would live a long time... So, Class President, you should also live a long time. No matter what happens, you can't just say things like that."

She leaned against the fence of the Hyperion, gazing into the distance. Dark clouds obscured the sky, preventing anyone from seeing the dazzling sea of stars. But Shen Gonglin knew that beyond the clouds lay the sky, and that they would all be able to see the sun tomorrow. Yes, everyone.

"Is that so... To be honest, I was a little flustered before, after all... my sword heart has been shattered."

Fu Hua made no attempt to hide anything from Shen Gonglin. The reason she came was to spend some time with Shen Gonglin Fu Hua, which she felt would help calm her mind. Fu Hua was also quite troubled, wondering what kind of predicament she would face next. She was far from being at her peak, and what would she do if she encountered a powerful enemy that was difficult to defeat?

"Sword Heart Shattered? What do you mean? Class President, let me see exactly how shattered it is. I know it's somewhat flattened, but saying it's shattered is a bit of an exaggeration."

Shen Gonglin tried to undo Fu Hua's blue training clothes, while the blushing girl punched Shen Gonglin hard on the head. What nonsense was this guy talking about? Could you tell that the sword heart was broken just by looking at it like that? And what did he mean by saying that? Was it his fault? Wasn't it because he was already frozen in this state when he underwent the fusion experiment?

Good grief, this guy clearly said he didn't mind, but he's bringing it up now... He really is a jerk!

"You better be serious! I'm telling you something, a broken sword heart is a broken sword heart. If you try to take my clothes off again, believe me, I'll strip you naked and hang you on the bow of the Hyperion!"

Fu Hua finally wanted to get a gentle touch with Shen Gonglin, but why did this guy have to push her nerves to the limit? This wasn't like her at all. Fu Hua grabbed Shen Gonglin's collar in frustration. Besides, wasn't her body supposed to be frozen in place? Why did Fu Hua feel like she was going through menopause from all the anger?

"No, no, no, I just saw you were in a serious mood and wanted to help you relax. So what if your sword heart is broken? You can just rebuild it."

Seeing that Fu Hua was getting a little anxious, Shen Gonglin quickly became serious as well. It wasn't a day or two since the Class President heart was broken; it had already shattered when she was still the Crimson Mandarin Duck Immortal. As someone who possessed a sword heart, Shen Gonglin knew the ins and outs of this thing. In his opinion, it wasn't a very important matter. If it was broken, it was broken; at worst, he could just reforge it.

"... Do you think everyone is like you, able to reshape just like that? If only it were that simple... More importantly, with those fragments of the sword heart still existing, reshaping is not an easy task."

How could Shen Gonglin make it sound so easy? Although she created the Great Void Sword Qi, it doesn't mean she can restore it in an instant. Not everyone has Shen Gonglin's unique physique and belief. This matter has troubled Fu Hua for a long time. If she can't remove those fragments, she can forget about rebuilding her sword heart.

Even the Sword God can't be unleashed by Fu Hua now.

"Then why not find a way to destroy those fragments? As the saying goes, 'No destruction, no construction.' Class President, I can help you with this. Let me do the destruction."

Shen Gonglin said in a serious tone, "This is indeed a feasible method. I have the sword heart and mastery of the sword god, so I should be able to grasp the degree of this... But why, why is the Class President's face red again?"

"This, this, this... we'll talk about this later... Pah! When the weather is nice... uh, no, when you've made me feel good... we'll talk about it then."

Stuttering as she spoke, Fu Hua hurriedly ran away. Under the questioning gaze of Shen Gonglin, she even tripped and fell flat on her face. It seems that the shattered sword heart has indeed had a great impact on the Class President.

Chapter 138 Let's Get Married

I'm dying, I'm dying, I'm dying! How could I say such a thing? What do you mean he just needs to appease me? He was clearly talking about Kenshin, wasn't he? I shouldn't have thought of that, I shouldn't have thought of that. Calm down, Fu Hua, you need to calm down and act like you were when you were Chiyuan, so pure and untouched by worldly concerns. If you go out like this, most people will probably think you're a prostitute.

After running away from Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua found a quiet corner, faced the wall, and crouched down, covering her head in self-defense. They were talking about something very important, so how did she end up like this? This really shouldn't be happening. Kenshin is a very serious matter. How could she have thought of something like that? It must be because of the Herrscher, it must be Little Herrscher of Consciousness Herrscher's fault. Otherwise, how could a pure and innocent fairy like herself be like this?

Herrscher are truly evil beings, and the Honkai is really terrifying.

After shifting the blame onto Little Herrscher of Consciousness, the Crimson Mandarin Duck Immortal's Dao Heart finally calmed down and solidified. Eliminating all distractions, he realized that the problem he was facing now was indeed the shattered Sword Heart. His Sword Heart had already shattered when he was killed by his seven disciples. He was only able to use the Sword God because of Feather Dust, but now that he no longer had Feather Dust, it was practically impossible for him to unleash his true strength. And those shattered Sword Hearts were of no benefit to him now.

The sword heart of that time is no longer worthy of the current enlightenment. Even if those fragments were forcibly reassembled into a sword heart, it would not improve him in any way. Shen Gonglin was right. The best way is to clear away the fragments and reassemble the sword heart. But now is not the time. Moreover, clearing away the fragments and reshaping the sword heart is not a simple matter. After all, the sword heart is not a tangible thing. It requires the simultaneous cleansing of the spirit and the body. And such a method... only the Great Void Sword God can do it.

There are only a handful of people in the world who can use the Great Void Sword God. I can't use it now, and even if I could, I wouldn't be able to aim it at myself. Kiana can use the Great Void Sword God, but that girl doesn't know her own strength. If we don't have any tacit understanding, she might kill me with a single move. So in the end, I still have to ask Shen Gonglin for help to break it.

Damn it, why am I thinking about these weird things again? Is this my inner demon? I'm supposed to be a pure and innocent fairy, so why is my mind filled with these kinds of thoughts? It's all Shen Gonglin's fault for keeping me hanging on like this. If he had just been more decisive and done it regardless of my objections, I wouldn't be having these crazy thoughts all the time.

It's confirmed. It was that Shen Gonglin Rin Jingu who corrupted his own Dao heart. He might even be closely related to global warming. He's a cancer on humanity. Even the Honkai 3rd wasn't as harmful as him!

"Class President, what are you doing here?"

Just as Fu Hua was squatting on the ground drawing circles, Kiana walked over curiously. Fu Hua's reaction surprised Kiana. The Fu Hua who always gave people a calm and reliable feeling suddenly shouted and ran away in a flash. What's going on? She clearly wanted to discuss the next mission with her, but the Class President... seems a little strange.

Watching Fu Hua's figure disappear into the bridge, Kiana shook her head helplessly. Since she couldn't go find the Class President, she would go find Shen Gonglin instead.

Kiana had carried out missions before, but for some reason, this mission gave her a very strange feeling. She instinctively wanted to be close to someone, and only when she was by that person did she feel at ease.

"Hi, Shen Gonglin, Bronya and the others already set off?"

Kiana easily found Shen Gonglin. When she approached, Shen Gonglin was sitting cross-legged on the ground, fiddling with a figurine in her hands. Looking at the faint blue light shimmering between Shen Gonglin's fingers, it was a manifestation of the Herrscher of Reason's power. The Herrscher of Reason's power, which could construct all things, was like a toy for making figurines in Shen Gonglin's hands... But then again, Shen Gonglin's skills in making figurines and sculpting people are really amazing.

Looking at the statue in his hand, that must be the Class President. The proportions of his entire body are exactly the same, and you can tell at a glance that he personally tested the specific data.

"Okay, let's go. Don't worry, everything will be fine."

He placed the Class President's figure on the ground. This was already the umpteenth figure that Shen Gonglin had made. He wanted to create a panoramic view of the St. Freya Academy, with everyone he knew in it. The project was progressing smoothly and in an orderly manner.

"I'm not worried about Bronya. With her around, Seele, Rosaria, and Liliya will all be fine. Bronya has always been very reliable."

Kiana sat down next to Shen Gonglin, hugging her knees. It had been a long time since the two of them had chatted like this. She never thought that such a simple daily routine would become something that required so much effort to achieve. Kiana didn't like this feeling. Sometimes she even missed the time when the two of them wandered together. Back then, she was with Shen Gonglin all the time.

"Indeed, Bronya is super reliable. But you, you're leaving with the Class President soon, be careful on the road."

After creating a space and placing the figurine she had made inside, Shen Gonglin turned to look at Kiana. Why was this usually boisterous girl suddenly so quiet? Was she feeling anxious about the mission she was about to undertake? Shen Gonglin felt she needed to comfort Kiana. She was no longer the Kiana of the past; she had become a pillar of support for many. If there was no trust in her, why would Theresa have entrusted her with this mission?

Compared to the feint attack on the first lane, Fu Hua and Kiana on the second lane are the most important.

"Of course, I will be very careful. After all, the other party is Otto. If I'm not careful, I might fall into his trap."

Kiana smiled at Shen Gonglin, and Shen Gonglin didn't say anything. Kiana knew what needed to be said, and Shen Gonglin wasn't suited for empty talk. The two looked at the scenery in the distance together. Otto, what a troublesome guy.

"Shen Gonglin".

Kiana suddenly broke the quiet atmosphere. Shen Gonglin, who was lost in thought, was stunned for a moment before she realized what was going on. Kiana called her name so formally.

"After this mission is over... let's get married, okay?"

Chapter 139 Unable to Win in the Top Lane

"Um... The wind was so strong just now, I don't think I heard what you said, Kiana. Could you say it again?"

For a long time, Shen Gonglin still couldn't understand what Kiana was saying. She understood each word individually, but the combination of words didn't quite make sense to her. What had Shen Gonglin just said? She must have misheard.

"Will you marry me? You probably don't dislike me, but... if you don't want to, it's okay to refuse."

A blush crept onto her fair cheeks, making the charming and adorable girl even more beautiful. Her already pretty face now exuded charm. It was no surprise that Shen Gonglin didn't react, as it was indeed quite startling for Kiana to suddenly say something like that.

But there was no other way; I couldn't wait any longer. I had to follow my heart, something everyone had always taught me.

"Even if you refuse, I won't blame you... At most, I'll just ignore you for a day. Thanks to your companionship over the years, to be honest, why would I suddenly say something like this... Having experienced so much, I've witnessed too many people leave, but this has also made me stronger. Maybe this is the price of growing up."

Kiana was trying very hard to organize her thoughts, after all, this was the first time she had done something like this. But since she had already said it, she had to keep moving forward. This wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision, but the result of Kiana's careful consideration. She had always known that this was something that was bound to happen eventually, and now she just wanted to bring it forward a little bit.

"Rin Shen Gonglin... It might be a little embarrassing to say, but you are my only love and concern right now. Mei... she's gone now. You're all I have left. Marriage is the only way I can think of to keep you by my side. So, can you say yes?"

Shen Gonglin felt quite proud to have said those words. Kiana mustered her courage and spoke her mind. No matter how many times she had rehearsed them in her mind, she still felt shy. But saying them out loud did make Kiana feel much better. It wasn't a difficult thing to begin with. Wasn't this her decision from the beginning? She had decided on the person by her side from the start. If it weren't for that, how could she have done that to Shen Gonglin?

Come to think of it, the order seems a bit reversed.

"Oh... you suddenly bring this up, I don't know what to do... I've never thought about marriage before."

Shen Gonglin was now in a real dilemma. The girl's confession flowed into Shen Gonglin's heart like a gentle stream, but he seemed to have an instinctive fear of confessions. If Kiana hadn't been watching him so tenderly, Shen Gonglin might have run away right now. So, Shen Gonglin really didn't know what to do.

"Then start thinking about it now... Honestly, I'm a girl and I've already mustered up all this courage, and you're still hesitating here. Honestly, if you keep hesitating, you can prepare your own dowry and I'll just marry you. I'll give you some time to think about it. Tell me when I get back. Honestly, if you dare to disappoint me, I'll propose to you once a day. Let's see how long you can keep hesitating. Haven't you always liked to not resist? Just keep it up this time."

The gentle confession just now seemed like an illusion, and the girl regained her energy. After all, Kiana had figured it out. Shen Gonglin's answer wasn't that important. Did he not like her if he didn't agree? That was impossible. Besides, Kiana was absolutely certain that Shen Gonglin liked her. Putting everything else aside, he had no reason to refuse her with her face and figure. Kiana had known for a long time that Shen Gonglin was attracted to good looks.

Kiana was very confident in herself. If he could like Class President like Bronya, why couldn't he accept her? He could be secretly happy if she wanted to marry him. Although she didn't know how to be a good wife, Kiana was very confident that she could learn.

"You've already done that with me, do you think you still have a chance to escape? Think it over carefully from now on. If you don't agree, then think it over again. Honestly, you're so indecisive. Is marrying me a disservice to you? I really don't know what you're hesitating about. I'm leaving."

Kiana, looking incredibly dashing, waved her hand, leaving Shen Gonglin standing there, struggling with her thoughts. Now the pressure was on Shen Gonglin, whose mind was a complete mess. What should he do now...? Sure enough, he couldn't win on the top lane. Should he seek help from other lanes?

Completely inexperienced in this matter, Shen Gonglin decided to seek the help of elders. On this Hyperion, the only people who could answer her questions were... well, only them.

Of course it's not the Class President. She's lived so many years in vain. You might as well ask her yourself.

"Chicken Coop Head, how's the equipment setup going? Bronya and the others have already set off; have they found a suitable location to install the shielding tower?"

"Not yet, Dr. Tesla. Please wait patiently. The signal will be transmitted back automatically once a suitable location is found."

"Hey, do you two want some bitter melon juice? It's really refreshing."

Upon entering the command room, one could hear the two doctors and Theresa talking. After Bronya's team set off first, they also got busy. As soon as Shen Gonglin entered, she saw the two doctors sitting in front of the computer, working diligently. Theresa was holding a tray and placing her favorite drinks in front of them. However, judging from their complicated expressions, they probably didn't like this strange green thing.

"Shen Gonglin? What brings you here? Is something the matter?"

Theresa, who couldn't help much at the moment and could only do some logistical work, saw Shen Gonglin walk in. She easily noticed that something was wrong with Shen Gonglin. This guy usually seemed carefree, but now he looked preoccupied. What could make Shen Gonglin like this? Theresa couldn't help but be very curious.

"There's something I need to discuss... Headmaster, could we have a life-changing talk?"

The fact that Shen Gonglin directly addresses Theresa as the headmistress proves that she truly trusts Theresa, and that she uses this title to ask her for answers to her questions.

Chapter 140 Who Needs to Calm Down More?

Life consultation? What's wrong with this guy? In this tense situation, everyone has been assigned tasks, what kind of life consultation is he going to have now?

Tesla and Einstein, busy with their work, couldn't help but look up at Shen Gonglin upon hearing this. However, they couldn't tell from his face that he was joking. His small face was full of seriousness and trouble, indicating that he was indeed facing a problem. Otherwise, given Shen Gonglin's personality, he would never have taken things so seriously. Moreover, he would come to them with any problems he had... This made Theresa very happy.

This also shows that she is indeed a very reliable person in Shen Gonglin's heart. Shen Gonglin's behavior satisfies Theresa's heart as an educator. After all, she is his headmistress. It is only natural for him to come to her for advice if he has any questions.

"Come on, come and do this first. What's bothering you? Tell me about it."

Theresa patted the seat next to her. Kiana had become so mature. Bronya had always been sensible, but now she, as the headmistress, was practically useless. Meanwhile, Shen Gonglin's current performance had successfully spurred Theresa. She realized that she was still quite useful. Otherwise, why would Shen Gonglin come to her whenever she had a problem?

The two doctors glanced at it and then continued with their research, though they were indeed paying attention to it. What could Shen Gonglin possibly be confused about? Tesla and Einstein were also quite curious about this.

"Headmaster... I really don't know what to do in this situation, my mind is so confused."

Sitting down next to Theresa, Shen Gonglin felt a little more at ease as her legs brushed against Theresa's white-stockinged calves. Coming to Theresa at this time was definitely the right decision. For no other reason than that sitting next to her gave her a sense of security, and she was sure that Theresa could answer her questions.

"It's okay, just tell me. I'll definitely give you advice that can help you."

It was rare to see Shen Gonglin so well-behaved. Theresa reached out and patted Shen Gonglin's head. Sure enough, no matter what kind of strange power he possessed, no matter how many people he was now a pillar of support, at the end of the day, Shen Gonglin was still a boy. His shoulders were still immature, as could be seen from his troubled expression. The fact that he came to her meant that he trusted her, and she certainly couldn't let him down.

"Sigh... it's just that... someone suddenly proposed to me. Principal, what should I do now?"

Theresa's attitude put Shen Gonglin at ease, and he then directly voiced his confusion. To his surprise, the entire command room fell into an eerie silence as soon as he opened his mouth. Tesla, who was building the Spartacus System signal tower, accidentally shoved the welding machine into it, and the intense sparks made her look like a great mage churning a magic ball.

What did they just hear?

"Wow! Tesla, it's on fire! It's on fire!"

Unable to understand why they all seemed to be frozen in time, Shen Gonglin stared in shock at the smoking and burning device in Tesla's hand, somewhat at a loss. This shouldn't be a scene from research and manufacturing, right? It was almost burning his hand, why wasn't Tesla reacting at all?

"Hmm... You're on fire? Ah! It's so hot! Shen Gonglin, what did you just say? Who proposed to you?!"

Shen Gonglin's terrified scream finally snapped Tesla out of her daze. The amount of information was overwhelming, and Tesla couldn't process it all at once. The flames were almost touching her fingers before she reacted. The professor threw away the burnt-out signal tower she was holding and ran to Shen Gonglin. Nothing was more important than this right now. She hadn't even dealt with Otto yet, and now her base had been raided.

"Calm down, Dr. Tesla. This cell tower costs several million... But Shen Gonglin, what you just said is indeed very important."

Using a fire extinguisher, Einstein put out the burning signal tower that Tesla had carelessly tossed aside. He then abandoned his research and walked directly to Shen Gonglin. He had given Shen Gonglin so many rewards, yet she hadn't even considered marriage. What kind of hero dared to say such a thing to Shen Gonglin? Wasn't he afraid of defying the world?

"Yes! Don't worry, Shen Gonglin, I'll stand up for you. If you're being pressured, just blink twice, and I'll back you up!"

Theresa looked at Shen Gonglin with great tension. She was already angry when Siegfried and Cecilia got married, and now that she heard what Shen Gonglin said, Theresa was even more furious. How dare someone lay a hand on her beloved student? This was simply disrespectful. Did they think there were no adults in the family?

"She didn't force me, she just said it casually... but I didn't know how to respond, so I came to see you, Headmaster."

I don't understand why the three of them reacted so strongly, but it would be great if they were willing to help me think of a solution. After all, Shen Gonglin really isn't very good at this kind of thing, so it would be best if more people could come up with ideas for me.

"Who is that person?!"

Theresa, Einstein, Tesla huddled around Shen Gonglin, asking in unison. They wanted to see who dared to be so audacious. The Hyperion was maintaining a delicate balance, but this person's actions had shattered it. What audacity!