I, Herrscher Slayer

Why was she so scared? She was currently impersonating Rita, her close companion. Why did Durandal look like she was about to die of fright?

Shen Gonglin couldn't understand Durandal's state on the bed, but it didn't stop him from enacting his revenge. Using the cover of night, Shen Gonglin maintained his maid persona; he couldn't reveal himself yet. At this distance, Durandal's abilities would definitely allow her to react. He needed to get closer.

"Is that so? Then, Lady Durandal, the weather has turned cold. You might catch a chill sleeping alone, so let me accompany you. Come, move over a bit and make some space for me."

Shen Gonglin took a step forward, but this action only agitated Durandal further. The strongest Valkyrie was terrified. Rita was definitely not herself today. This had never happened before. Besides, how could the weather be considered cold right now? Who needed her to warm the bed? Durandal had no idea Rita had this capability. Who knew what she wanted to do by climbing into her bed? Durandal was genuinely scared. Did this Rita think she was the same as her?

"Calm down, Rita, don't move. Let's calm down. I, I'll speak first... Actually, I like men. You understand, right? Men, not women."

Pulling out a snow-white arm from under the covers, Durandal reached out to stop the "maid" from getting any closer. At the same time, she very subtly said this. Although the Valkyrie force had a strong "yuri" culture, she, Durandal, was a normal person. She was a woman who liked men. She had no interest in exploring other preferences. Surely Rita would understand if she said this. It was impossible between them.

Even if it was for Shen Gonglin's benefit, she wouldn't let Rita have it.

What was this woman saying? Why couldn't he understand her? Was this the way strong individuals conversed?

Shen Gonglin was full of questions, but he didn't have the time to bicker with Durandal. Any further delay would reduce his revenge time. He needed to find a way to subdue Durandal quickly. Were all girls this strange at night? It was a shame he had only ever "night-attacked" Durandal. When he spent the night with Kiana... he didn't want to do anything.

Recalling the image of the blonde girl sleeping sprawled out messily, Shen Gonglin shook his head. As expected, people weren't interested in insects. Sleeping with her, Shen Gonglin had no intention of "night-attacking." Speaking of which, wasn't he "night-attacking" right now? It seemed rather exciting.

"I, on the other hand, like women, Lady Durandal. Here I come."

Shen Gonglin honestly revealed his orientation. This time, Durandal was finally certain that this maid intended to make a move on her. The strongest Valkyrie was almost scared to tears. She had already said she liked women. As the dark figure lunged, Durandal was at a loss. Should she turn her back or face her? It was terrifying. No, she had to leave. At this moment, Shen Gonglin's hospital room was safer than her own home!

For some reason, she thought of Shen Gonglin at this moment. Perhaps it was because of his angelic state during the day, which had left a deep impression. Now, Durandal desperately prayed for his help. Just as she was about to jump out of bed with her back to the shadow, it was too late.

A pair of arms wrapped around Durandal's waist from behind. The girl's lower abdomen tensed, and goosebumps broke out all over her body. At that moment, a breath also lingered by Durandal's ear. No, no, Rita had really made her move. What should she do now?

"Shen, Shen Gonglin!"

Her entire body stiffened. Embraced by the person behind her, Durandal froze, at a loss. However, she unconsciously called out that name. She didn't know why she was calling Shen Gonglin's name in this situation. Perhaps she thought his words could save her. After all, Rita seemed to have a special feeling for him. Come and save me quickly, this perverted maid is really going to make a move on me!

"Hmm? You guessed it was me? Surprised? Shocked? Thrilled?"

Hearing her call out his name startled Shen Gonglin. But now he was completely close to Durandal. At this distance, Shen Gonglin had her completely under control. So it didn't matter if Durandal recognized him. Shen Gonglin turned his head to look at Durandal. Where had he been exposed? Shen Gonglin thought he had covered his tracks quite well.

"...Shen Gonglin? How could it be you?"

So close, Durandal timidly looked back. In the darkness, her sapphire-blue eyes blinked for a long time before she could confirm that the person behind her was indeed Shen Gonglin and not Rita. After all, there were no soft mounds pressing against her back, and Shen Gonglin had also reverted to his own voice. Confirming it was him, Durandal let out a long sigh of relief. Thank goodness, it was Shen Gonglin. With him, there would be no problem. Durandal had thought it was some maid who had lost her beastly nature. It was good that it was Shen Gonglin... No, even if it was him, it wouldn't work!

"Huh? Why can't it be me? I rushed here overnight, and my purpose was... Hey, you're cheating!"

What was going on? Why did Durandal seem not scared at all after realizing it was him? When he had used Rita's voice earlier, she had seemed to be trembling with fear. Holding Durandal's waist, Shen Gonglin was absolutely sure of this. But now Durandal had completely returned to normal. Shouldn't she be even more afraid that it was him?

Just as Shen Gonglin was wondering, Durandal, whom he was holding, began to act. If it was Shen Gonglin, she wasn't afraid at all. Thinking that her embarrassing state had been completely exposed to Shen Gonglin, the strongest Valkyrie's face flushed with heat. Such humiliation could only be washed away with blood. Why did this Shen Gonglin dare to toy with her earlier? What was the point of keeping such a Shen Gonglin around?

Keeping him around would only be a waste of food!

Held by Shen Gonglin, Durandal immediately began to resist. The Valkyrie adjusted her physical state and quickly entered combat mode. Shen Gonglin, with his innate grappling skills, began to wrestle with Durandal. Should she say that this woman was indeed the strongest Valkyrie? Even though he had the initiative, he couldn't completely restrain her. Moreover, Shen Gonglin knew that Durandal clearly hadn't used her true strength yet. He had to hurry.

Durandal was going crazy. This guy didn't treat her like a woman at all, did he? He could even use moves like scissor-locking her head. Was she giving him too much face?

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Chapter 152: Violating Aesthetics

"Shen Gonglin, let go of me!"

Temporarily suppressed by Shen Gonglin, Durandal grabbed his leg and wrestled with him. Knowing it was Shen Gonglin and not Rita, Durandal was no longer afraid. Although fighting him like this would give him quite an advantage, Durandal didn't feel anything unacceptable. It was much better than the previous situation where she thought it was Rita. It felt like thinking she had lost two hundred yuan, only to find out she had only lost fifty. Although money was still lost, this feeling was much, much better.

She still liked men, after all.

"I won't let go! I won't let go even if you beg me on your knees. You were so fierce when you fought me. Did you ever think this day would come when you attacked me? Let me tell you, this is karma!"

Shen Gonglin was also suffering internally. Who knew this guy would resist so fiercely? Now he could only maintain this posture and not move. Any slight relaxation would allow Durandal to counterattack. These Valkyries were too strong. Someone like Shen Gonglin wasn't enough for them. Right now, the two of them were probably in a posture called "six and nine"...

Wait? What kind of posture was "six and nine"? Shen Gonglin had no idea. It was that strange knowledge reserve again. He used to be such a learned person.

"Then fight me fair and square. What is this like... Also, I wasn't the only one who attacked you. Fu Hua and Rita were also involved. Why are you targeting only me?"

Durandal was mostly playing around now. Knowing it was Shen Gonglin, she relaxed. Understanding Shen Gonglin's objective, Durandal sighed inwardly. This guy was truly petty. To think he would escape from the hospital overnight for such a reason. Being targeted by Shen Gonglin was really not a good thing. Also, his voice-mimicking ability was too strong. She and Rita had been together for so long, yet she hadn't noticed it was Shen Gonglin's disguise. Such an ability was truly amazing.

"Heh, you think I only retaliated against you? Let me tell you, you're the last one. I've already dealt with Rita. Otherwise, how do you think I got into your room? Let me tell you, you're unlucky to have messed with me, young master!"

Shen Gonglin sneered coldly. He had dealt with the class monitor and Rita before coming here. The class monitor had hit her head on a cabinet, and Rita was now lying on her bed with a hiss and a puff after he bit her. Now only Durandal was left. This guy was struggling too fiercely. As expected of the legendary strongest Valkyrie. He wondered if the move he used on Rita would work on her.

"You've already seen Rita? No wonder her state was so strange earlier... Wait! Shen Gonglin, how did you retaliate against Rita? It shouldn't be what I'm thinking, right!"

Recalling Rita's strange appearance when she had seen her earlier, Durandal suddenly felt like she had grasped the key point. Could it be that Rita had already been retaliated against by Shen Gonglin at that time? That flushed face, those eyes that seemed to drip water... All of this led Durandal's mind to wander. What were Shen Gonglin's methods of revenge? Could it really be what she was thinking? No, she absolutely couldn't let him succeed!

"Why don't you experience it for yourself? Come on, stay still and don't move. It'll only hurt for a moment, and then it should feel very comfortable."

Shen Gonglin wanted to change direction and bite Durandal's neck. Although biting any part would have the same effect, Shen Gonglin was a person of principle. He felt that biting the neck had more of a ritualistic feel. Biting elsewhere wouldn't have that vibe. But why was this Durandal so uncooperative? Rita's reaction clearly indicated she was comfortable. It only hurt a little when her skin was broken by teeth. After that, it was fine.

This guy, as expected, wasn't human. How could he say such things so openly and righteously? No, she absolutely couldn't let Shen Gonglin succeed. She and that weakling... Pfft, she and Rita were different. It was absolutely impossible for Shen Gonglin to do to her what he did to Rita!

Sensing Shen Gonglin's movement, Durandal gritted her teeth and launched the same offensive as Shen Gonglin. Although this posture was a bit strange and embarrassing, thinking of Rita's appearance made Durandal feel that it was not a big deal. She absolutely couldn't let Shen Gonglin succeed, for the sake of her title as the strongest Valkyrie!

Durandal's two slender legs clamped around Shen Gonglin's neck. With just a slight exertion of force, Shen Gonglin could barely take it. Competing with Valkyries in terms of physical strength was like looking for trouble. These girls all seemed to possess the strength of bears. Her two elastic thighs almost sent Shen Gonglin away. It turned out he wasn't from a warrior race; he ultimately couldn't defeat a bear.

"How is it? Do you admit defeat? As long as you admit defeat and promise to leave quickly, I'll let you go. Shen Gonglin, with your current strength, you can't defeat me."

Durandal didn't believe Shen Gonglin could transform into his angelic form again. Such immense power must have strict limitations. To be honest, with Shen Gonglin's current strength, even if she let him have one hand, he still wouldn't be her match. She had lost her mind fooling around with him in the middle of the night. She needed to get him out of here quickly and get some proper rest.

"If you have the ability, let me go. If you let me go, I'll take you down with a sliding kick, you bear, do you believe me? Why are all you Valkyries so strong in terms of stamina? It's unfair!"

With his head clamped by Durandal, Shen Gonglin could only yell like a defeated dog. This was simply cheating. If she let him use both hands and feet, Shen Gonglin wouldn't need a sliding kick.

Bear?

The word clearly provoked Durandal. Shen Gonglin really was so unrestrained. Even though the Valkyries were all young girls, he spoke of them as if they were Amazonian warriors with only brute strength. It seemed she couldn't let Shen Gonglin off the hook so easily. This guy clearly hadn't grasped the situation, and then there was the sliding tackle… She had to make Shen Gonglin come to his senses.

Her legs tightened their grip, and Shen Gonglin's face was almost purple with strain. He slapped Durandal's leg repeatedly, but the woman showed no signs of loosening her hold. Fine, she was forcing his hand. Although not being able to bite below the neck affected his aesthetic, he couldn't afford to worry about that now.

Looking at the fair white legs before him, Shen Gonglin's mouth fell open. His sharp fangs seemed to gleam in the night. Seeing him like this, Durandal felt a sense of foreboding. What was this guy planning?

Chapter 153: The Strongest Defeat

"Wait, wait a minute, Shen Gonglin, let's talk about this properly, don't do this!"

Remembering Rita's warning, Durandal quickly spoke to stop Shen Gonglin. At this moment, the strongest Valkyrie realized how strange their positions were. Wasn't she essentially offering herself up to Shen Gonglin's mouth? With just one bite, he could reach her leg, and this spot was a bit sensitive.

Heh, so you're begging for mercy now? Too late!

Shen Gonglin sneered inwardly, then opened his mouth, revealing his wicked fangs. Her legs weren't as easy to bite as her neck or arms. The smooth, elastic skin made Shen Gonglin unable to get a proper bite with his first attempt. However, the sensation of his wet, sharp teeth grazing her skin was almost unbearable for Durandal. No, she had to use her true strength. Durandal couldn't imagine the consequences if Shen Gonglin managed to bite her.

Just as the Valkyrie was mobilizing the Honkai energy within her, Shen Gonglin, having missed his initial target, launched his second offensive. She couldn't compare to an armor, after all. This time, Shen Gonglin finally managed to break Durandal's skin. As the slightly salty liquid flowed into his mouth, Shen Gonglin knew he had succeeded.

Instantly losing control of her body, the uncoalesced Honkai energy went haywire. Durandal's sapphire-blue eyes widened. A strange sensation spread throughout her body from where Shen Gonglin had bitten. What… what was this feeling? Durandal had never experienced anything like it. Was this what Rita went through? It was terrifying.

Her tensed body instantly went limp, and Durandal's long legs sagged powerlessly. Durandal, who had held the advantage moments ago, was now like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered. Shen Gonglin slowly retracted his teeth and gently pushed away Durandal's legs that were draped over him. These legs, which had been as strong as iron clamps just moments ago, now had no strength at all. He looked at the Valkyrie on the bed with great satisfaction. It seemed this move was quite effective on her too.

"What… what did you do to me?"

She tried to get up, but there was no strength in her body. Durandal's chest heaved as she gasped for breath. Even after Shen Gonglin released her, the sensation continued to echo within her. Having never experienced this before, Durandal felt an instinctive fear. This inability to control her body was terrifying. How did Shen Gonglin know this move? If this happened during a battle, even she couldn't resist it, let alone other Valkyries.

"As you can see, I bit you. I told you I'd get revenge, and this is your retribution!"

Sitting on Durandal's abdomen, Shen Gonglin looked down at the Valkyrie below with a smug expression. This girl had been so proud during the day, always holding back when sparring with him, her condescending attitude had really annoyed Shen Gonglin. Only now did he feel his anger subside. See, no matter how strong you are, you're still like a fish on a chopping block, at my mercy.

That statement made it sound like Shen Gonglin could cook.

This guy… is he really that petty?

Her body was immobile, but Durandal's eyes betrayed her thoughts. If it was about revenge, shouldn't she be the one getting revenge on him? After all, he was the one who kicked a soccer ball into her face at the beginning, and she hadn't really bullied him, had she? She had only been a little heavy-handed during their sparring match. Now his arm could move almost normally, and yet this guy came all the way here at night for revenge. Durandal had already decided to list "petty" as the foremost trait in Shen Gonglin's report.

However, what she should be considering now was the current problem.

"Since you've gotten your revenge, you can leave now. Please close the door on your way out."

Struggling to suppress the strange sensations in her body, Durandal ordered him out. As time passed, the feeling within Durandal grew stranger and stranger. Before she knew it, she found her legs involuntarily rubbing together. This Shen Gonglin must be poisonous, otherwise, why would she feel so itchy all over after he bit her? Could he possibly…

Have the trait of a mosquito?

Or perhaps a vampire?

Durandal looked at Shen Gonglin on top of her. Perhaps it was due to the awkward position when he bit her leg, but there was still a trace of red blood on the corner of Shen Gonglin's mouth. This alluring posture made Durandal immediately think of vampires. Possibly due to having drunk blood, Shen Gonglin's deep purple eyes seemed to carry a reddish glint in Durandal's eyes. But all that could wait. For now, she just wanted Shen Gonglin out of her room.

Didn't he know she was struggling immensely right now? She felt like she could cry out at any moment. This was Durandal's last shred of dignity. She absolutely, positively could not let out a sound, or she'd be socially dead!

"Leave? What kind of man do you think I am? You think I came all this way just to bite your leg? You're underestimating me too much."

Shen Gonglin crossed his arms and looked down at Durandal. He wasn't worried about Durandal fighting back at all. Based on his experience, Shen Gonglin was certain that after being bitten like this, Durandal wouldn't be able to put up any decent resistance for at least half an hour. The strongest Valkyrie?

In front of him, she was just a dish ready to be eaten at any time.

Why do I feel like a villain? I'm supposed to be on the side of justice.

"You, what else do you want to do?"

Durandal's eyes widened in fear. Shen Gonglin's words made her extremely scared. Did Shen Gonglin intend to do… that? As a girl, Durandal was genuinely frightened now. In her current state, if Shen Gonglin really wanted to do something, she wouldn't be able to resist. And with her body in this condition… Durandal feared that if Shen Gonglin did try something, she wouldn't be able to resist.

They say a dead duck's mouth is hard to open, but perhaps the same applies to geese. Her body was being very obedient, and Durandal could only put up a verbal fight.

"Heh heh, you'll know what I'm going to do soon enough. Mwahahaha."

Shen Gonglin put on a sinister grin. With his strange laughter, he looked exactly like a villain from a movie. Durandal, however, looked at Shen Gonglin with some confusion.

"Why are you laughing like that?"

"Don't bad guys always laugh like this? If I don't laugh like this, I feel like something's missing. Don't try to change the subject and stall for time, here I come."

Chapter 154: Vengeance is Mine, Shen Gonglin

It's over. This Shen Gonglin is truly a beast.

Feeling Shen Gonglin moving around on her, a flicker of despair crossed Durandal's sapphire-blue eyes. She knew exactly what Shen Gonglin intended to do with just a little thought. She had been fortunate that it was Shen Gonglin who entered and not Rita, but who knew she'd escaped the tiger's den only to fall into the wolf's lair? This Shen Gonglin wasn't a good guy either. If she had known he'd be like this, she would have preferred Rita. If it were Rita, she… Well, Durandal wasn't sure if Shen Gonglin or Rita was worse. In any case, today was destined to be a painful and unforgettable day for Durandal.

"Click."

The Valkyrie closed her eyes. Just as she was preparing to face it with resignation, she heard a sound. A dazzling white light flashed. Attracted by the brightness of the flash, Durandal curiously opened her eyes. It didn't seem to be what she had imagined. What was this Shen Gonglin doing?

"What are you doing?"

Durandal asked Shen Gonglin. She had thought he was going to go wild, but this guy was pulling out his phone and doing… what? Wait, what was he asking her to pose for?

"Nothing, I just want to take some pictures. They all say you're the strongest Valkyrie, so maybe if I take pictures like this, a lot of people will buy them. You know, I'm short on cash. And I'm afraid you'll beat me up when you recover, so… you get it."

With a natural talent for doing bad things, Shen Gonglin posed Durandal in various positions and took pictures. He had taken Fu Hua's phone for this very purpose. Isn't this a common tactic for bad guys? Take embarrassing photos of someone, then use them to threaten them into doing even more embarrassing things. Shen Gonglin was quite familiar with this routine.

I get nothing! Shen Gonglin, are you really not planning on being human anymore? Not only did you do this, but you're also planning to sell the photos? This Shen Gonglin's harm to human society has surpassed the Honkai! Is this even human?

Durandal's eyes widened in shock, as if she couldn't comprehend Shen Gonglin's actions at all. Having taken enough photos, Shen Gonglin smugly brought his phone closer to Durandal's face. Looking at the pictures on the phone, her cheeks flushed and her eyes filled with desire, Durandal almost exploded. How could she look like this? This made Durandal even more embarrassed.

"Of course, you can also buy these photos. If you buy them, I won't show them to anyone else. But if you bully me… heh heh, you know the drill. Anyway, that's how it is, Durandal, do you understand?"

Sitting on Durandal's abdomen again, Shen Gonglin put his phone back in his pocket. Actually, he was just saying that to scare Durandal. He wouldn't actually release such photos. He was just taking precautions in case Durandal retaliated later. This woman was as strong as a bear. If it weren't for Angel's intervention, Shen Gonglin wouldn't have been her match. With this, Durandal would surely be hesitant to act.

"Shen Gonglin, I swear, one day, I'm going to beat you to death. I'll beat you to a pulp."

Durandal lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling as if there were something fascinating there. Her expression had returned to a state of calm. The strongest Valkyrie spoke with great composure, "No matter what, no matter how much Otto values Shen Gonglin, no matter if he's Fu Hua's disciple, no matter if Rita fancies him, Shen Gonglin must be killed!"

"Mhm, I'm so scared. Let's just sleep then."

Shen Gonglin nodded perfunctorily. When you owe too much, you stop worrying; when you have too many lice, you stop itching. Kiana also often swore she'd kill him, yet he was still alive and well. He often walked on the edge of a blade. Shen Gonglin's knack for courting disaster was second to none. Who couldn't brag? He didn't take Durandal's words to heart at all. After finishing this step, Shen Gonglin flopped back down. The night was long, and the path of revenge was far from over.

"What do you want now? You took the photos, why aren't you leaving!"

Why wasn't Shen Gonglin done yet? Durandal felt like she was about to break. Shen Gonglin crawled towards her like a maggot. His exposed skin brushed against hers, giving her goosebumps. That feeling was still raging within Durandal's body even now. She was already enduring it with great difficulty, and now Shen Gonglin was acting like this. Durandal was going insane.

"Who said I was leaving? I don't know the way back, and going back now would only disturb Class President's rest. I can't ask Rita to take me back either; she's in a similar state to you right now, so... Durandal, I don't mind you. I'll squeeze in with you tonight. Don't worry, I'm a terrible sleeper."

There was that familiar, wicked smile again. Shen Gonglin lay down beside Durandal. See, even he had a heartwarming side. It was so late, and he didn't want to bother Rita. Besides, Class President had taken care of him for so many days and needed to rest properly. So, Shen Gonglin would reluctantly sleep in an unfamiliar place tonight. Shen Gonglin understood the principle of giving a stick and then a sweet date.

Look, after bullying Durandal, he was even warming her bed. When had Shen Gonglin ever warmed anyone's bed before? Durandal should be secretly delighted.

Why should she feel reassured if he slept restlessly... No, that wasn't what she should be focusing on. This guy, unwilling to bother the two of them, was bothering himself instead? Durandal felt incredibly unbalanced, but she knew she had no ability to resist right now. So, the Valkyrie could only try her best to shift her body to the side. This was her silent protest. Shen Gonglin, she'd remember this!

"Why are you moving so far away? I won't eat you if you're that far. Come here, come here."

He pulled Durandal's arm and dragged her back. As expected of the strongest Valkyrie, her body had recovered to this extent in such a short time. It seemed she would regain her combat ability before midnight. If he fell asleep then, it would be dangerous. He needed to think of a plan.

"What do you want now? Isn't it enough that I promised not to move?"

Sensing Shen Gonglin's gaze keenly, Durandal looked at him warily. This guy wanted to stop being human again!

"No, I just felt that the blood-sucking just now lacked ceremony, so I decided to give you a touch-up."

He leaned close to Durandal's neck. To prevent her from recovering, Shen Gonglin had to keep biting her neck. What a great idea.

"No, don't... Ah~"

A sensation even more intense than before spread from her neck. Durandal's blue eyes gradually glazed over. In the end, she couldn't help but cry out. The Valkyrie's composure was completely gone.