I, Herrscher Slayer

"You scoundrel, die!"

With her exceptionally sharp senses, Fu Hua immediately noticed Shen Gonglin's gaze. To Fu Hua, it seemed he even let out a barely perceptible sigh. Seeing him like this, a fire ignited within her. Her usually calm demeanor seemed to be of no use at this moment. Not only did he show no remorse for what he did to Bronya, but now he was looking at her with that kind of expression. She had to teach him a proper lesson.

As she spoke, Fu Hua charged forward. Shen Gonglin instantly activated his electrical enhancement and met her head-on. Although he didn't know who this girl was, Shen Gonglin had no intention of just taking a beating. Who was afraid of a fight? This young master had never lost a fight before… Wait, this girl is quite strong, much stronger than Kiana.

Under the electrical enhancement, Shen Gonglin dodged Fu Hua's fair fist. Before he could react, Fu Hua's next move came in succession. He didn't possess any profound combat techniques; Shen Gonglin was currently using his electrical enhancement to boost his body's reaction speed instinctively. After just one exchange, he seemed to be at a disadvantage. This girl had some skills, unlike Kiana, whom he had fought before.

Of course, it was also possible that Kiana hadn't gone all out. In any case, the girl in front of him was not an opponent that could be easily dealt with. If he didn't get serious, he might actually lose… No, he absolutely refused to lose!

He had an unexpected resistance to the word "lose." The moment this thought flashed through his mind, Shen Gonglin directly dismissed it. He unleashed all the electricity he had absorbed from Mei. Who cared who she was? Since she started this fight, it couldn't end without a reason. As for the consequences of running out of electricity… he'd worry about that later.

This guy is not simple.

Watching the surging electricity around the boy in front of her, Fu Hua also became serious. It was more accurate to say that this girl was always serious. She slightly lowered her body, calming her breathing. At this moment, her emerald eyes were fixed only on the boy in front of her. Training alone was indeed a bit monotonous. It seemed she could finally use a bit of her true strength today.

"Heavy-duty Rabbit, begin recording."

Bronya, the sole spectator, clearly had no intention of stopping her. Since she had this opportunity, she might as well figure out the abilities Shen Gonglin possessed.

Chapter Thirteen: Battle with Fu Hua

Electricity coursed through Shen Gonglin's body, his entire being flashing with orange arcs. Who knew what kind of person he used to be? Was he some kind of giant power bank?

He had no knowledge of his past; everything Shen Gonglin did now was based on instinctual control of electricity. Unfortunately, no matter how hard he tried now, he could only reach Lv4 at most. If he absorbed a little more electricity from Mei, would it…? It shouldn't. He wasn't lacking in electricity; he was missing something else, something special.

By the way, what was Lv4? Why did some words he couldn't understand inexplicably pop into his head?

"A-rank Valkyrie, Fu Hua, please guide me."

Even a lion uses its full strength to catch a rabbit. Fu Hua was also serious about the upcoming battle. Due to the Valkyrie system, many people didn't take male combatants seriously. But Fu Hua was different. Within her red-framed glasses, her emerald pupils were now entirely focused on Shen Gonglin. However, while she was so vigilant, Shen Gonglin in her sight suddenly disappeared. Fu Hua's pupils constricted. Relying on her warrior instincts, even though her eyes couldn't see him, her body moved first. The Valkyrie bent her arm to block Shen Gonglin's punch, her green eyes meeting his electric-lit glasses.

"Speed is abundant, but power is lacking. There's no combat training, just instinctive fighting using his own body."

Fu Hua murmured to herself. She was a master of martial arts; from this move, she could discern many things. It was somewhat similar to Kiana's state; she also fought using her excellent physical fitness and reaction ability, without systematic training. Shen Gonglin's state was even worse than Kiana's. At least Kiana, due to the Kaslana family genes, had no issues with physical fitness. As for Shen Gonglin…

His physical fitness was very poor, feeling like an ordinary teenage boy. He was just using the electricity on his body to enhance his nerve responses and fight.

"None of your business, we'll talk after the fight."

Shen Gonglin attacked again. He grabbed Fu Hua's wrist, using the leverage to kick towards her neck. Fu Hua was right; he was just flailing around. However, he had seen this move on Kiana before, thought it looked cool, and decided to use it now. He figured Kiana wouldn't mind.

"Kaslana family's martial arts. What's your relationship with Kiana?"

Once again, she extended her hand to block Shen Gonglin's attack before it landed. Fu Hua held his ankle, looking at the upside-down Shen Gonglin in front of her, her curiosity piqued. She had witnessed this move before. Although the movements were slightly distorted, it was undoubtedly the Kaslana family's fighting style, exactly as Kiana used it. This unknown boy had many mysteries surrounding him.

"Do I have to tell you if she's my mistress? Take this, Lightning Burst!"

Shouting a made-up move, Shen Gonglin suddenly flashed with electric light. The numbing and burning sensation forced Fu Hua to release his ankle. This woman was quite formidable. She hadn't held back in these few moves, yet she seemed to be handling it with ease, as if she wasn't taking him seriously at all. This gap in combat power made Shen Gonglin very unhappy. He had to show some real skill too.

Lightning Burst… Do you have a connection with Raiden Mei too? You know the Kaslana family's martial arts and possess electrical power. Could it be that the two of them truly broke through the taboo and created new life…? But why would she attack Bronya? She should be calling her aunt… Alright, enough of these messy thoughts, I need to subdue him first and then ask.

When she was in class, Fu Hua couldn't help but overhear some classmates discussing Kiana and Mei's exceptionally close relationship. Encountering such an anomaly now, she couldn't help but think along those lines. It felt a bit out of character for her. Fu Hua shook her head, dismissing the conjecture that was destined to be untrue.

This boy looked about the same as Bronya. How exceptionally gifted were they to be able to do such a thing?

"Inch Strength. Rock Break."

Initiating the offense, Fu Hua quickly appeared before Shen Gonglin. His reaction indicated that this boy had never truly experienced combat. Inch Strength Fist style was a technique Fu Hua created herself. With his physical fitness, this blow should incapacitate him directly. He didn't seem like a bad person. She would investigate after subduing him.

Shen Gonglin's pupils constricted. He hadn't expected the girl who had been defending to be this fast. He knew his own physical condition; he couldn't compare to these girls who were practically monstrously powerful. If he took this hit, he would probably cry from the pain, so he absolutely couldn't let it land!

"Lightning Strike Spear!"

With blue and white electricity flashing on his forehead, Shen Gonglin guided the current with one hand, directly striking the girl in front of him. Fu Hua didn't even have time to react, and the speed of the Lightning Strike Spear was clearly not something that could be reacted to. Could the speed of light be offset by reaction ability?

"Classmate."

Bronya, who was watching, saw the scene and summoned her Heavy-duty Rabbit, preparing to rush forward for a rescue. She hadn't expected Shen Gonglin to be so powerful. Bronya knew the Classmate's combat strength very well; she could fight five Kianas without breaking a sweat. Who would have thought that after just a few moves, she hadn't subdued Shen Gonglin and was instead injured by him? This Shen Gonglin was indeed not simple. Was he this strong even after losing his memory?

"Bronya, don't worry, I'm fine."

The lightning dissipated, and Fu Hua, emitting faint wisps of smoke, reappeared in the sight of Shen Gonglin and Bronya. She couldn't dodge that move at all. Even at her peak, it would have been difficult. However, just as Fu Hua was preparing to grit her teeth and endure the pain, she found that there wasn't much pain. The surging lightning only flashed on her skin for a moment before disappearing. Was it all bark and no bite?

"The so-called electric current is voltage multiplied by current. If the voltage is high and the current is low, the damage to a person will be very small. You must have held back, right? Although I don't agree with your methods, I still want to express my gratitude. However, from now on, please be serious."

She quickly figured out the problem. As a top student of St. Freya Academy, Fu Hua's brain was not comparable to some white amoebas. Standing straight, Fu Hua nodded seriously at Shen Gonglin. If Shen Gonglin had intended to kill her with that last move, she would have been in considerable pain.

…Shen Gonglin was full of question marks. What was this woman talking about? Had he held back? He had used it instinctively. Voltage multiplied by current… he wished he could use high current abilities. He felt like the electricity within him was already a bit insufficient. Was he still unable to deal with this girl even like this? What should he do?

Chapter Fourteen: Body Slam

Having completely acknowledged Shen Gonglin's strength, Fu Hua would no longer hold back in the subsequent battle. The stigma on her back, beneath the blue training uniform, was activated by Fu Hua. This was the source of the Valkyrie's power and the foundation of their superhuman combat abilities. This was something only excellent Valkyries could possess. In addition to having resistance to Honkai energy, some individuals had awakened their stigma. The difference between having a stigma and not having one was like heaven and earth.

What to do, what to do, he was a little panicked now. No matter what, Shen Gonglin refused to admit defeat. In this situation, he could only go all out. Shen Gonglin tried his best to calm his mind and face the girl in front of him. Under the enhancement of the stigma, Fu Hua's speed increased again. In almost the blink of an eye, she appeared before Shen Gonglin. The Inch Strength Fist style followed in succession. Shen Gonglin gritted his teeth and took the blow. He should be able to block this move with Fu Hua's previous technique. Might as well try it as a last resort.

The electromagnetic force transmitted to his arm, stimulating the muscles. Shen Gonglin's mind began to meticulously recall Fu Hua's previous moves. His brain seemed to work very well; as long as he willed it, he could clearly recall Fu Hua's movements. He had never learned any martial arts. What Shen Gonglin knew now was only one move from the Kaslana family's martial arts he had seen Kiana use. The rest was…

"Inch Strength. Rock Break!"

Exactly the same as Fu Hua's fist technique, two equally fair fists met. Fu Hua's calm and elegant eyes revealed a look of surprise for the first time. Beneath her red-framed glasses, Fu Hua looked at the young man in front of her, a tidal wave of shock surging in her heart. Why did he also know this set of fist techniques? She had definitely not taught him… Could it be…? No, impossible. This move, he must have learned it by watching her use it just now.

What an astonishing learning ability. Despite not having received systematic instruction or study, he had learned this move simply by observing her during their fight. Moreover, his way of exerting force and his footwork were as if he had been immersed in this path for years. Fu Hua had never seen such learning ability before. That Kaslana family move just now was also like this… wasn't it?

While pondering this, Fu Hua's gaze shifted from Shen Gonglin's fist to his face, and she couldn't help but freeze. What was going on? It was as if a layer of mist had covered his large purple eyes. What was happening? Was he about to cry!

Why? She hadn't bullied him. Wasn't this a normal spar? Besides, he hadn't lost yet. It was too early to cry if he couldn't accept defeat.

"What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen sand get in someone's eyes?"

His voice was almost choked with tears. Shen Gonglin stubbornly argued that his eyes were just irritated by sand, but in reality, he was crying from the pain. How can these fists be so hard? They look so fair and tender, but when Shen Gonglin exchanged blows with Fu Hua, he truly felt the girl's unmatched power. Even with his electric current enhancement and numbed nerves, it still hurt this much. If he had taken that hit head-on, Shen Gonglin guaranteed he would have burst into tears on the spot. His physical condition was no match for a Valkyrie like her, and coupled with his naturally low pain tolerance, taking that one move was his limit.

Why isn't there a place to add stat points? If there were, Shen Gonglin would put all of them into defense.

That guy is definitely crying, not just getting sand in his eyes.

Fu Hua and Bronya exchanged a glance, their eyes conveying the same thought. He was clearly a promising talent in martial arts; with proper guidance, his achievements would be considerable. Fu Hua no longer held the initial mindset of merely teaching a pervert a lesson. The Valkyrie now wanted to see Shen Gonglin's true strength. Was that last move a fluke? They would find out if he could do it again.

"Please be careful next, Inch Strength. Sky Splitter!"

Intentionally giving Shen Gonglin time to react, Fu Hua attacked again with the intention of sparring. If he truly possessed such learning ability, he should be able to learn this move as well. Let's see if a miracle truly exists.

Again?

Seeing Fu Hua's aggressive approach, Shen Gonglin panicked. His hands were still trembling from taking the last hit. Judging by the look of her fist, it would hurt even more than the previous move. Even if he could learn it, Shen Gonglin didn't want to take it head-on. With her physique, she could definitely clash with him, but he would be crushed into dust. He figured he wasn't a close-combat type and needed to create some distance.

"Iron Sand Sword."

Fully activating the remaining electromagnetic force within him, a black substance surged in through the training room window. This was iron sand that Shen Gonglin had drawn from the sand and soil outside using his electromagnetic force. Although it was called a sword, it wasn't limited to the shape of a sword. The iron sand obeyed his will. As Shen Gonglin leaped backward, it had already enveloped Fu Hua, its electromagnetic manipulation making it act like ropes, tightly binding Fu Hua. Even a novice would know what to do when an enemy is immobilized, let alone Shen Gonglin.

Before I lost my memory, I might have been a hardcore gamer.

Adding another attribute to himself, Shen Gonglin, who had jumped far away, flashed a mischievous smile at Fu Hua, who was bound by the iron sand. Then, under Fu Hua's confused gaze, he pulled a coin from his pocket. What is he doing? Inserting a coin?

"You know, using the principle of electromagnetic induction, this move is fired at three times the initial velocity. It continuously accelerates before impact... I can't quite explain the specific principles myself. In short, all you need to remember is that I'm about to unleash an incredibly powerful attack. You're finished, unless you kneel and apologize right now, and also show me your chest... Never mind, no need to show it, there's not much to see anyway. Do you surrender or not?"

It was fine at first, but when Shen Gonglin's "whisper" reached Fu Hua's ears, the Valkyrie's mood immediately changed. Did this guy think he had already won? Her emerald eyes fixed on Shen Gonglin. This guy might not be a great villain, but he was definitely a scoundrel. What did he mean there wasn't much to see!

It seemed he wouldn't surrender. Shen Gonglin flicked the coin onto his thumb, subtly loosening his control over the iron sand. Not intending to injure her, he aimed for Fu Hua's ear, just to scare her. The moment Shen Gonglin made his move, Fu Hua also moved. She keenly seized the instant the iron sand on her body loosened and moved. An orange-red beam of light streaked past Fu Hua's ear, and the Valkyrie instantly appeared in front of Shen Gonglin. Just as she was about to make a move, she found Shen Gonglin lunging directly at her. What's going on?

Shen Gonglin used Body Slam, and it was highly effective.

Chapter Fifteen: Blood Aversion

Shen Gonglin didn't expect Fu Hua to use this move. More accurately, it wasn't a move at all. With a massive roar from behind, Shen Gonglin's Railgun blast directly tore through the training room. Fu Hua, however, had no time to pay attention to the situation behind her. The punch she had been gathering power for couldn't be thrown. Shen Gonglin slumped softly onto her. Due to the force of his fall, Fu Hua, who instinctively caught him, took two steps back to unload the momentum. But who would have thought such a simple action would lead to an accident?

The training room floor was smooth and flat, and Fu Hua was not the type of Valkyrie to trip on flat ground. She had only taken two steps back, but because of the misfired Railgun blast from Shen Gonglin, a wall of the training room was destroyed. The scattered bricks happened to be stepped on by Fu Hua. Just like the scene with Kiana in the hospital room before, Shen Gonglin was lying on top of Fu Hua, and Fu Hua hit the back of her head on the ground. The heavy thud made Bronya, who was watching, close her eyes.

She seemed to have seen this scene before. But last time it was Kiana, and this time it's Class Monitor. Both of them must have hurt a lot.

It did hurt a lot, like hitting her nose on a steel plate. Unlike Kiana's powerful cushioning before, did this girl hide a steel plate inside her clothes? Shen Gonglin, lying on Fu Hua, remained motionless. His nose ached, not because he didn't want to move, but because he couldn't.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch... Hey, what's wrong with you? Get up."

Her head was severely bumped. Falling seemed to have never existed in Fu Hua's memory. She hadn't expected to have such an experience today, and it was all thanks to the guy lying on her. What's going on? Weren't we fighting well just now? That orange-red beam of light made Fu Hua fully understand Shen Gonglin's strength. His fighting style was very impressive, but why did it suddenly turn out like this? With the training room destroyed like this, Fu Hua no longer had the desire to continue fighting Shen Gonglin. Why is this guy lying on her motionless? Does he have some kind of illness?

"...I'm out of power."

Without even lifting his head, Shen Gonglin continued to maintain his posture, speaking in a muffled voice. That Railgun blast had completely drained all the electricity from his body. Now he felt completely weak, unable to even move a finger. It's no good, this is what it feels like to be out of power. Fortunately, I didn't lose consciousness, otherwise Shen Gonglin was afraid he would be bedridden for several more months.

"What did you say... Huh? What are you doing?"

What did he mean by "out of power"? So he was powered by electricity? How was that possible? Before Fu Hua could ask her question, a strange sensation began to spread from her chest. A wet, moist feeling. Did this guy drool? Didn't he say there wasn't much to see? Then why is he drooling?

Shen Gonglin couldn't move, but Fu Hua could. She cupped Shen Gonglin's face with her hands, but the scene that appeared before her made the A-rank Valkyrie's forehead break out in black lines. Two streams of red were slowly flowing from Shen Gonglin's nose, and her chest was also stained red with blood. Is it really that hard? So hard it can make someone get a nosebleed? Fu Hua's usually calm and collected heart was in chaos. My heart is so tired...

"Bronya, wasn't my move cool just now? Tell me if I was cool. I didn't even realize I was this strong."

He struggled to turn his neck in Fu Hua's hands. This was the only movement Shen Gonglin could manage now. Still unaware he was bleeding from the nose, Shen Gonglin looked at Bronya, excitedly discussing the previous question with her. The fight with Fu Hua had stimulated many of his combat instincts. Shen Gonglin felt incredibly cool right now.

"...Not cool at all. Bronya already said that Shen Gonglin should be described as good-looking. As for coolness, Class Monitor is cooler."

How to put it? Looking at a face streaming with blood from the nose, Bronya couldn't bring herself to lie. Moreover, the adjective "cool" was definitely more fitting for Fu Hua than Shen Gonglin. After all, Fu Hua was very popular throughout the school. The word "cool" seemed tailor-made for her. Although Class Monitor seemed a bit off today, "cool" was definitely a more suitable description for her.

"Huh? You say she's cooler? Bronya, your cultural level seems a bit low. 'Pretty' describes her, and 'cool' describes me. Look, I've beaten her like this... Huh? Why is there so much blood? Are you injured somewhere? Is it because of the iron sand just now? Does it hurt? If it hurts, quickly say something."

Shifting his gaze to the girl beneath him, Shen Gonglin saw the bloodstains on her chest at first glance. He shouldn't have hit her that hard. The Railgun didn't even hit. So why was she bleeding so much, even staining her clothes? How much did it hurt?

Shen Gonglin was always afraid of pain. His nose still hurt from that bump just now. How much more would Fu Hua hurt, bleeding so much? Although they had fought, this girl was clearly not a bad person. Did he accidentally seriously injure her?

"...Thank you for your concern, but you should worry about yourself more. This blood is yours."

How to say it? Although she had suffered a disadvantage, Fu Hua couldn't get angry at the person lying on her unable to get up. Did this guy think she was the one who was injured? Fu Hua cupped his face, her fair fingers wiping his nose and pulling it slightly to let him see the red bloodstain on her fingers. While a nosebleed wouldn't kill someone, letting it continue wouldn't be good either.

"What? You say this is... mine?"

He finally felt that he was bleeding from the nose. After losing power, his senses seemed to have dulled. Looking at the red on Fu Hua's fingers, Shen Gonglin suddenly felt his vision spin. The last bit of strength he had in his body vanished. He felt so dizzy.

"Yes, it's yours... What's wrong? Is something wrong with your body?"

He was lying on her, and Fu Hua was perfectly aware of the changes in Shen Gonglin's physical condition. What's wrong? Didn't he have a little strength just now? What's going on now? Does he have other injuries?

"I'm dizzy from blood."

The weak Shen Gonglin provided this answer, while Fu Hua was full of question marks. He's dizzy from blood? Wasn't he fine just now?

"No, I'm dizzy from my own blood... I feel so dizzy... Bronya, help me call Mei, tell her, tell her I love her... Pfft, I said it wrong, tell her to recharge me."

As his consciousness grew increasingly blurry, after giving his instructions, Shen Gonglin completely slumped onto Fu Hua. Yes, he was dizzy from blood, especially his own blood.

Chapter Sixteen: Headmaster

A day at St. Freya is truly peaceful.

In the Headmaster's office, a pair of fair, jade-like legs dangled back and forth. On the Headmaster's exclusive seat, a girl who looked about eleven or twelve years old was slumped over. Being in this position, she was undoubtedly the Headmaster of St. Freya Academy.

Lying on the desk, Theresa stretched lazily, looking at the sunlight outside the window. As she moved, a comic book was nudged and fell from the desk. The sound of the book hitting the floor startled her. Theresa's blue eyes scanned the office warily. Only after seeing that no one was there did she finally breathe a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, it's just me. If anyone saw the Headmaster sleeping during work hours and reading comics, it would be too embarrassing.

Perhaps it's a common trait among lolis; all lolis believe they have great authority. Theresa is like that, and so is that certain blue-haired shorty.

I really wish things could just stay like this: sleep when I'm tired, read manga when I'm bored, and just manage this academy properly. Dealing with things like fighting the Honkai isn't the Headmaster's job at all.

With her white braid tied back and hanging down her chest, Theresa jumped off her chair and picked up the manga from the floor. She had secretly hidden it in the Headmaster's office because reading manga wasn't something she could do openly. If anyone found out, she'd have to tear it up to protect the Headmaster's dignity. She didn't need to worry about anyone else, as they all knocked before entering her office. It was mainly Kiana, her niece, who was such a headache. She had no concept of knocking, so Theresa mainly kept it hidden from her.

During this peaceful afternoon, Theresa felt she should spend her time reading manga. She pulled a chair over and struggled to climb onto it. Due to her height, even getting onto a chair wasn't easy. However, if she used smaller furniture, it would surely undermine her authority, so a tall chair and a tall desk were a must.

BOOM!

Suddenly, a deafening sound erupted from outside the window. Startled by the noise, Theresa fell directly off the chair. She looked at the window in shock as an orange-red beam of light vanished into the sky. What was going on? Was it an enemy attack? How could there be such a massive explosion? Looking in that direction... it seemed to be coming from the training room.

Tossing the manga aside, Theresa jumped, trying to grab her headscarf from the coat rack, but it was hung too high, so she had to give up. This wasn't important. She needed to get there first and figure out what happened. Such a huge explosion, what if a student got hurt?

"Kiana? Mei? What happened here? Don't tell me this is another one of your messes, Kiana?"

Her short legs carried her quickly as Theresa finally reached the training room. At that moment, Kiana and Mei also came running from a distance. Seeing Kiana here gave Theresa a headache. It seemed like all the trouble was somehow connected to Kiana. Was it her fault again this time? Theresa had always had great faith in Kiana's ability to cause trouble.

"Huh? How could it be? Auntie, this has nothing to do with me this time. Mei and I only came over after hearing the noise. It wasn't me this time!"

Kiana quickly waved her hands in denial, refusing to take the blame. She wasn't lying this time. Although she had caused trouble many times before, she was innocent this time. She and Mei were just cleaning up the infirmary. After all, Shen Gonglin had woken up, so he couldn't occupy the medical facilities any longer. Just then, the explosion occurred, and she and Mei had just arrived, not understanding the situation at all.

"Not you? It's best if it's not you. Be careful, who knows if there will be any more accidents. Let's go in and take a look first."

Theresa was relieved that it wasn't Kiana's fault. She patted Kiana's shoulder on tiptoe. The action felt strange to Kiana, but there was nothing she could do. The loli standing before her, a head shorter than herself, was indeed her aunt. Kiana had been quite shocked when she first found out, but now...

She was mostly used to it.

"Headmaster, Kiana, it seems the explosion happened over there. This way is blocked, let's go around."

Mei climbed over the debris and headed in the other direction. Fortunately, because it was a holiday, there was no one in the training room. Otherwise, someone would surely have been injured by this explosion. How could something like this happen at St. Freya Academy? Was it an accident or an enemy attack? She couldn't figure it out. Anti-Entropy wouldn't do something like this, right? Then who could it be?