I, Herrscher Slayer: Revenge of the Goose

When had Fu Hua become Shen Gonglin's guardian?

"Shen Gonglin, there's no use in you holding onto that money. How about this? Give me the cards, and I'll save it for you. Whenever you want to use it, just tell me why and I'll give it to you, okay? It isn't good for you to carry around such a large sum."

This guy was loaded now. He had his own S-rank allowance, along with Rita and Durandal's savings. Of the subsidies for the four S-ranks in Schicksal, he alone had received three shares. To keep Shen Gonglin from going astray, Fu Hua immediately tried to get the money off him. If she explained it properly, Shen Gonglin should be quite obedient. He should listen to her, right?

"Fuck, I never thought you'd say something like that, Class President. Why don't you say you're saving it for me to marry a wife instead? No, no way! This is my money! I've been poor for so long that I'm scared of it. When I was with Kiana, I'd fallen so low I had to call other people big sis just to get food. Now that I finally have money, there's no way I'm giving it to you!"

Shen Gonglin hurriedly stuffed the bank cards into his clothes. He had three cards on him now: one was the medical expenses Anna had given him, one was his own allowance card, and the other was the one Rita had just given him. Shen Gonglin had undoubtedly reached the peak of his wealth. Yet this Class President still wanted to scam him out of his money? Did she really think he was an idiot? Did she expect that "I'll hold onto it for you and give it back when you need it later" lie to fool Shen Gonglin?

He was very smart.

Afraid that Fu Hua still would not give up, Shen Gonglin ran straight into the transport ship. The ship only served as an elevator. Once it descended to the ground, the Valkyrie ground forces would arrange the rest of the return trip. Shen Gonglin felt that he needed to keep his distance from Fu Hua now. This girl was after his money!

"Don't run! You'll definitely lose that much money if you keep carrying it around... Rita, spoiling him like this will cause problems!"

Fu Hua felt as though she truly worried about Shen Gonglin like a parent. This guy had absolutely no ability to handle that much money. To keep him from spending recklessly and developing bad habits, Fu Hua resolved to take the money from him. It was not as though she wanted it for herself. Seeing how stingy Shen Gonglin was, was their relationship really worth less than that little bit of money?

It was all this maid's fault. Rita had certainly gained a wave of goodwill from Shen Gonglin, but had she considered what would happen later? Shen Gonglin was still young. If he was raised in luxury now, there would definitely be major problems in the future.

Fu Hua had even planned to make Shen Gonglin work while cultivating, but with that much money, how could he possibly still work? Rita could already picture Shen Gonglin living a decadent life where meals were served to him and clothes were put on him.

"It's fine. Shen Gonglin will know his limits. There's nothing to worry about."

Rita smiled as she watched Shen Gonglin leave. Look at how happy he was.

"Can you really say that with a clear conscience... Fine, we're leaving, then."

Fu Hua glared at Rita speechlessly. Then the Valkyrie turned and boarded the transport ship as well. No matter what, she had to get his money back!

Revenge of the Goose

They were finally leaving.

Watching Fu Hua and Shen Gonglin board the transport ship, Durandal, who had been sitting in the back resting, rose to her feet. The Valkyrie silently walked over. She did not care what Rita had been saying to Shen Gonglin just now. After all... what was there to care about when it came to someone destined to die?

The moment had finally come. Shen Gonglin, was he ready to face a woman's wrath?

Her steps were still somewhat unsteady, but after resting for so long, she had finally accumulated a little strength. Durandal stared at the transport ship slowly ascending from the docking bridge. Shen Gonglin was inside, and in Durandal's eyes, the ship was no different from Pandora's box. It contained the most terrifying thing in the world, and the best way to deal with it was destruction.

"Lady Durandal, what are you planning to do?"

The maid was still waving farewell to the transport ship when the heavy footsteps behind her made Rita's heart skip a beat. She turned around and saw Durandal slowly approaching, a knight's lance still gripped in her hand. What was she planning to do? Rita suddenly felt uneasy.

"What am I planning to do? Rita... why don't you guess?"

Durandal gave Rita a flawless smile, but it sent a chill through the maid's heart. She could more or less guess what Durandal intended to do. No way—was Lady Durandal really going to go this far? She had only been spanked. Was something like that really so important...? Well, perhaps it really was important, but Shen Gonglin did not deserve to die, did he? Besides, Fu Hua was up there too. Was Lady Durandal planning to make Fu Hua accompany Shen Gonglin to the grave? How had she never known Durandal was such a ruthless person?

"Lady Durandal, calm down. Lady Fu Hua is still up there. Please don't act rashly."

Not daring to approach Durandal in her current state, Rita tried to persuade her. A strange aura surrounded Durandal. She was smiling, but Rita's heart was growing colder and colder. That smile was far too creepy. It felt as though this dumb goose was suddenly turning into a yandere. Shen Gonglin had been too vicious. Look at her—such a wonderful girl had been turned into this by him. Give her back the straightforward, slightly adorable Lady Durandal she used to be!

She was even capable of scheming now. She knew to wait until Shen Gonglin boarded the ship before acting. She had really been frightened by Shen Gonglin's tricks.

"Don't worry. I won't aim at the main engine—at most, the windows and secondary engines. With Fu Hua's ability, nothing serious should happen. As for that guy... heh. Rita, I remember you said Shen Gonglin was afraid of heights, didn't you? What will he become if he falls from this height? I'm rather looking forward to it."

The smile on Durandal's lips carried a hint of madness. Her golden hair fluttered in the wind behind her. Now was the time for judgment!

She did not waste any more words on Rita. Did she think Durandal did not know she was trying to buy Shen Gonglin time? This maid was quite skilled at siding with outsiders. What she had handed him just now had been a bank card, right? Once Durandal killed Shen Gonglin, Rita's head should return to normal. He was a cancer on Earth. As long as he died, everyone could be happy, just like with Honkai. And Durandal fought for all the beauty in this world!

The strongest Valkyrie gathered every bit of strength in her body. Since being thrown out of the command center, she had said nothing and merely accumulated power. This strike carried all of her conviction. In other words, it would be a one-hit kill!

The girl bent backward, her beautiful figure forming a breathtaking arc over the spaceport. Though less than one-tenth of her power remained, Durandal felt better than she had ever felt in her life. She had been bitten eight times in one night and had her butt slapped in the command center. Every grudge would be settled with this one strike!

Like a meteor chasing the moon, Durandal hurled the knight's lance in her hand before Rita could stop her. The transport ship flying through the air was struck instantly. Durandal truly lived up to her name—wherever she said she would stab, she stabbed. After a violent explosion, the transport ship began trailing black smoke as it plunged downward. Perhaps it was an illusion, but Rita seemed to hear a heart-wrenching scream. Only Shen Gonglin could make Lady Durandal attack so recklessly.

Hopefully, he was all right. Lady Fu Hua should protect him properly, right?

Watching the transport ship descend in a trail of black smoke, Rita could only offer a maiden's prayer for Shen Gonglin. Since it was an unmanned transport, only Fu Hua and Shen Gonglin were aboard. With only him to protect, Fu Hua should be able to keep him safe. What Rita needed to deal with now was the present situation. Durandal had openly destroyed a transport ship at Schicksal Headquarters. Even if she escaped punishment, she would still have to pay compensation. Given her personality, she would not use her privileges for something like this. But the most important issue was...

Just now, she had given all of her money to Shen Gonglin. Did that mean that, for a while, she and Lady Durandal would have to work hard, take missions, and repay their debt?

Rita tilted her head. This was the legendary case of harming others without benefiting oneself, wasn't it?

So Durandal had a side like this too. That had truly opened Shen Gonglin's eyes.

Inside the constantly falling transport ship, Fu Hua did her best to steady herself. From the meteor streak she had seen outside the window, she knew whose handiwork this was. Even Fu Hua had not expected Durandal to do something like this. But right now, the one she should be worried about was this little bastard. Fu Hua looked down. In the weightless cabin, Shen Gonglin clung tightly to her with both arms and legs, just like a kangaroo.

Was this guy planning to hold onto her and never let go?

"Ahhh! Shit, shit, shit... Durandal, you're a piece of shit!"

Shen Gonglin screamed with his mouth wide open. To someone afraid of heights, this was practically a death sentence. Fu Hua, whom he clung to, was his only lifeline. While cursing Durandal, Shen Gonglin's hands never stopped moving. He hugged Fu Hua tightly and buried his face in her chest. The Class President's chest was not as big as Rita's or Durandal's, but this tiny harbor was the only thing that could give Shen Gonglin even a trace of security.

Sure enough, the warmest thing in the world was still boobs.

The Bond Between Master and Disciple

No, she had not expected Durandal to go this far. She had to find a way to save them. Shen Gonglin was obviously useless in his current state, so she could only rely on herself... Speaking of which, Durandal had known she was aboard, which was why she had so boldly destroyed the transport ship's engines, right? If Fu Hua had not been here, Shen Gonglin might really have been doomed. After bullying girls so wantonly, this was his retribution!

But why did his retribution have to drag her into it too? Fu Hua felt incredibly innocent.

"Shen Gonglin, let go of me first. If we don't act now, we're both really in trouble."

She wanted to move, but Shen Gonglin hanging from her body was the greatest obstacle. He pressed his face against her chest while screaming nonstop. His thin clothing could not block his wriggling movements or the air currents from his screams. Fu Hua felt strange. She shoved hard against Shen Gonglin's head, but he hugged her desperately and refused to let go. This free-fall experience seemed to have unlocked Shen Gonglin's potential. Human potential truly was limitless.

Shen Gonglin had screamed in extreme terror for more than ten seconds without even pausing for breath. Even the roaring wind beside them could not drown him out. Fu Hua felt as though her eardrums could not withstand his screaming anymore. Just how afraid of heights was he? Wasn't he normally quite weak? How could she not even push him away now?

Shen Gonglin's hands tightly wrapped around her slender waist. His mind was blank now, containing nothing but the instinct to scream. Durandal's strike had not only destroyed the engines but also shattered the cabin windows. Shen Gonglin had no idea how quickly Sakura fell, but to him, the time it took for the transport ship to drop from Schicksal Headquarters felt unbearably long. From this height, whether it was thousands or tens of thousands of meters, Shen Gonglin figured he would die from the fall!

"Shen Gonglin, calm down. We still have a chance... I'm talking to you. Stop screaming. Wake up already. If you don't wake up, we're really going to have a problem."

Fu Hua intended to take Shen Gonglin and leap out before the crash. With a Valkyrie's physical capabilities, even carrying Shen Gonglin would not be a problem. But she needed him to cooperate. Instead, Shen Gonglin had seemingly transformed into a screaming machine. Not only was he not helping, he was actively making things worse. With him holding her whole body so tightly, Fu Hua could not use any of her techniques. The immediate priority was to wake Shen Gonglin up first.

Their altitude was constantly dropping. Fu Hua forcefully pushed against Shen Gonglin's forehead and finally shoved the utterly panicked guy away. Her chest was already small enough, and Shen Gonglin pressing against her so hard was unbearable. It had to be because Shen Gonglin had flattened it this much. Ever since she had gone out with him, there had never been a peaceful moment. Even Durandal had reacted to him like this. Shen Gonglin should learn his lesson now, right?

Shen Gonglin stared blankly at Fu Hua. The pupils in his deep purple eyes had completely lost focus. Seeing him like this, Fu Hua knew he would be no help. Still, she had never expected him to be useful. It would be enough if he did not get in her way. Fu Hua pushed Shen Gonglin aside, turned toward the window, and looked at the rapidly descending scenery outside. A resolute expression appeared on her face. For an experienced Valkyrie, this was nothing!

She only needed to use a sliding kick... No, not a sliding kick. She only needed to jump out with Shen Gonglin, then use the falling transport as a foothold to jump upward and lessen their downward momentum. At this altitude, it would be no problem. A Valkyrie's physical abilities, which surpassed human limits, were their greatest support!

"Class President, I-I'm scared. I'm still young. When we go down, can you be underneath me? Then I might have a chance of surviving."

His awareness had finally returned a little, only for Shen Gonglin to immediately say something so inhuman. Black lines appeared across Fu Hua's forehead. She suddenly wanted to leave Shen Gonglin behind. She truly wanted to kick him out. Shen Gonglin really was such a respectful disciple. He could even say something like that. Fu Hua had truly underestimated him.

"We'll both survive. Can't you see that our descent has slowed? Durandal didn't destroy the secondary engines. Once we descend to a certain altitude, our speed will decrease. After that, we only need to get out of here. Hold onto me now, and I'll take you out... Don't hug me from the front! How am I supposed to move like that?"

Seeing Shen Gonglin about to hug her again, Fu Hua hurriedly raised a hand to stop him. She understood now. Shen Gonglin was always thinking about taking advantage of her. This unfortunate disciple was full of thoughts about defying his master. He wanted to use this chance to take advantage of her. Did he think she was like that brainless maid who had just handed all her assets to Shen Gonglin as a dowry?

Fu Hua was not that stupid.

Rita spoiled Shen Gonglin far too much. If she had not spoiled him so badly, how could Shen Gonglin have dared to do something as reckless as tugging a tiger's tail? Now, even Fu Hua had gotten dragged into the mess. What a wonderful disciple he was.

"Okay, then I'll hug you from behind."

Shen Gonglin obediently nodded. He knew it was not the time for jokes. The city below was already visible. If he did not want to become a pancake, he could only place all his hopes on Fu Hua.

After all, the Class President was very dependable, completely unlike certain useless people.

This guy was finally listening... Hm, this seemed like an opportunity. Fu Hua's eyes shifted as an idea came to her. Hadn't she been thinking about how to get all the money Shen Gonglin was carrying so she could safeguard it for him? Wasn't this the perfect chance? Given their circumstances, even if she told Shen Gonglin to kneel and call her daddy, he would probably agree. It was not that she coveted his money. Fu Hua simply wanted to keep it for him. She had a feeling that if Shen Gonglin held onto such a huge sum, he would squander it all before long. It would be safer for her to keep it.

"Shen Gonglin, didn't you once ask Rita for a fee for saving someone from suffering? This is the same kind of situation. I'm not saving you for free either. I only need a tiny, insignificant amount of money. What do you think...?"

Master and disciple truly were alike. After spending so much time with Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua had become corrupted too. Was she still the rigid Class President she used to be? If the people of St. Freya knew Fu Hua had become like this, their jaws would drop. Such a good person had been influenced into this state by Shen Gonglin. The cancer of Earth had spread.

"Fine, fine! Take however much you want! Hurry up and get me down! If you don't move soon, Class President, I'm going to become a pancake! As long as I'm safe, anything is fine!"

Fu Hua actually wanted money at a time like this. Sure enough, what went around came around. Heaven spared no one. Shen Gonglin finally understood how Rita had felt back then. This Class President was too underhanded. He was so adorable, yet she still planned to charge him money. But Shen Gonglin had no other choice right now. Compared with his life, he naturally chose his life without hesitation. He could always refuse to pay after getting down, but if he died, the Class President could just loot his body. In the end, the money would still be hers. So Shen Gonglin felt it was better to stay alive first.

Before they had even begun, this guy was already planning to renege on the deal. Who had taught him such shamelessness? It definitely had not been Fu Hua.

"Good. Then, as for the money... Hey! Shen Gonglin, what are you doing?!"

Fu Hua nodded in satisfaction. At last, she could get the money off Shen Gonglin. Was it easy for her? She had gone through all this trouble solely for Shen Gonglin to grow up healthily. Yet before she could finish speaking, Shen Gonglin's actions behind her instantly froze the Valkyrie's body. Fu Hua looked down in disbelief. Two cat paws were now covering the barely A-cup chest on her flat torso.

How dared Shen Gonglin do this?!

Shen Gonglin swore to the lamp that it had been completely unconscious. Even he would not take advantage of Fu Hua in such circumstances. It was only because the Class President was too small for him to feel anything. She had told him to hug her from behind, and Shen Gonglin's body had instinctively placed both hands where they belonged. To be honest, Shen Gonglin had not felt much. Compared to Rita and Durandal, this little softness... actually felt rather nice.

"Class President, Class President, move! Hurry up and move! This isn't the time to worry about that! If you don't move, we'll really die together! I'm still young! I don't want to die!"

Not only did Shen Gonglin not let go, he pressed even harder. If he did not hug tightly enough, Shen Gonglin felt no sense of security at all. His eyes were shut tightly, his head resting on Fu Hua's shoulder, and his hands were placed exactly where they should be. Fu Hua also knew this was not the time to punish him. The Valkyrie gritted her teeth. Shen Gonglin truly refused to suffer any loss. Was this how he responded after she asked him for money?

She would remember this for now. Once they were safe, she would make Shen Gonglin understand what he should and should not do!

She truly had to discipline Shen Gonglin. He had originally only dared to secretly touch her while she slept, but now he had evolved to the point where he dared to act wantonly while she was awake. If she did not teach him a lesson, where would her dignity as a master go?

It was definitely Rita's fault. Rita had spoiled Shen Gonglin too much during their time at Headquarters, which was why he had become like this. Once they returned to St. Freya, Fu Hua had to properly regulate Shen Gonglin's behavior. If Mindful Essence had no effect on him at all, she would teach him all of the Great Void Sword Qi. Then Shen Gonglin could reach enlightenment and become free of worldly desires, right?

Wait. If Great Void Sword Qi really worked, should she not have entered that state herself? Yet her current state... clearly was not like that.

Whatever. Who knew what was going on? Perhaps Shen Gonglin would return to simplicity in the future.

She set aside those thoughts and took a deep breath, trying to ignore her body's current state. But as soon as she inhaled, her face turned red. Better not take deep breaths. It felt as though deep breaths would make her chest expand, so how was she supposed to ignore Shen Gonglin's hands? At least he was behaving himself for now. If he dared to move around...

She would squeeze the piss out of him.

With that rather dark thought in mind, Fu Hua leaped lightly out of the shattered cabin. Durandal had truly acted recklessly. What if the damaged transport crashed and hit someone? It seemed that even she had a uniquely girlish side. It was understandable, though. Shen Gonglin had angered her that badly. If it had been Fu Hua, she probably would have made the same choice.

She paused briefly in the air, and a mysterious aura swirled around her. Like a nimble Chiyuan bird, Fu Hua lightly stepped on the falling transport cabin. The force of their descent suddenly eased. Directly below them were Schicksal's ground facilities. The Valkyries assigned to receive them watched the falling transport cabin in the sky, their mouths slowly falling open. Its descent was clearly not normal.

What was this? Had they encountered an air raid? Had someone attacked the fourth S-rank already?

Inch Force: Heaven-Sundering

Letting that thing fall might damage some flowers or grass. How could the thoughtful Fu Hua allow such a thing? The Valkyrie shot toward the transport cabin like a meteor. In any case, Durandal had already damaged it, so the compensation would not fall on Fu Hua no matter what.

She struck the transport ship solidly. This time, Shen Gonglin finally saw Fu Hua's power up close. It was completely different from when she sparred with him. With that single punch, the entire transport ship disintegrated. The two of them landed gracefully, and Shen Gonglin stared blankly at Fu Hua. His master really seemed to have some serious skill.

But this was not the time to be surprised by that. Once his feet touched solid ground, Shen Gonglin's heart finally settled. He looked up at the boundless sky, as though he could see that black-clothed, black-hearted woman. The flames of vengeance blazed in Shen Gonglin's heart. So someone actually dared to commit such an outrageous act. Fine, Durandal. You started this!

This grudge was settled. Since she had been heartless, Shen Gonglin would not blame anyone for his own ruthlessness!

"Hey, is there a computer here? Preferably one that can contact Headquarters directly."

The moment he thought of it, he acted. Shen Gonglin turned toward the Valkyrie standing in the distance with her mouth hanging open, while Fu Hua turned to look as well. This girl had probably been frightened by that scene. Hopefully, it had not left her with any psychological trauma... but why did her gaze feel so strange?

"Ah... yes, there is. This way, over here. But... um, can I ask something? Please don't take it the wrong way. Are you two... normally like this?"

Only after being called twice did the Valkyrie snap out of it. She looked strangely at Shen Gonglin and Fu Hua. Shen Gonglin was clinging to Fu Hua's back like a koala, while his hands reached around from behind to grab Fu Hua's chest... How should she put it? As expected of people sent down from Headquarters. They were really different from the ground crew.

Normally like this... Fu Hua's expression froze, and Shen Gonglin conveniently flexed his hands. Fu Hua, who had nearly forgotten about it, immediately threw him over her shoulder. Her eyes darkened. How long was Shen Gonglin planning to keep touching her?

Forget it. He had to pay extra!

Shen Gonglin's Revenge

As the saying went, happy events refreshed the spirit, and it really was true. After finally doing what she had always wanted to do, Durandal felt wonderful. Her appetite was huge today. She had to replenish all the energy and water she had lost last night!

In the cold dessert shop, Durandal wolfed down ice cream. Even the headache from the cold made her happy. The strongest Valkyrie looked like a young girl who had finally avenged a great wrong. Durandal held her cheek, savoring the icy sensation reaching deep into her heart, while imagining Shen Gonglin's fate. It made the food taste even better. Durandal felt she could eat another one. Shen Gonglin loved this sort of thing most, but now he was dead. As a colleague, she would experience it properly for him.

"Lady Durandal... eating so much isn't good for your body. And according to your standards, your calorie intake for today has already exceeded the limit."

Rita watched Durandal eating heartily beside her with some helplessness. Why did it feel like Lady Durandal had become a completely different person? She had merely gotten revenge on Shen Gonglin, so why did she seem happier than after winning a football match? Rita could feel Durandal's joy just by sitting beside her. Durandal had always been serious and reserved. Seeing her like this was truly rare. She also paid close attention to maintaining her figure. Durandal was the type whose body shape changed easily—in simple terms, she gained weight easily. The reason she could maintain her current gorgeous mature beauty was entirely because she strictly controlled her calorie intake and exercised.

Rita had never seen her eat and drink without restraint like she was today.

"It's fine, it's fine. I can work it off by punching a sandbag all afternoon at the gym. Happy events refresh the spirit. Since I'm so happy today, I can relax a little. Another one!"

Having completely let herself go, Durandal raised her hand and ordered another sundae from the server. She had suffered at Shen Gonglin's hands so many times, but now she had finally gotten revenge. And he had no way to do anything about it. This fall would probably give him a psychological scar. In the future, he would be scared just from seeing her. It felt incredible. Valkyries were supposed to settle grudges with such satisfying decisiveness!

"Yes, as long as you're happy."

The maid shook her head helplessly. Rita did not want to let herself go like Durandal, so she did not eat and drink to excess. Resting her chin on one hand, she wondered what excuse she could use to leave Headquarters and go to St. Freya Academy. It was almost time to design combat armor for the academy students, wasn't it? Third-generation combat armor was about to become widespread. Perhaps she could use that as an excuse?

While Durandal ate and drank freely, Rita took out her phone to pass the time. When she did not need to maintain her maidly elegance, she also scrolled through her phone like an ordinary girl. The pendant swaying from it caught Durandal's attention. It looked like Shen Gonglin.

Rita had actually turned Shen Gonglin into a phone charm and hung him from her phone. Hadn't she used one shaped like Theresa before?

"Hm? Lady Durandal, are you interested in this too?"

Durandal's undisguised gaze made Rita take notice. She reached out, pinched the pendant, and lightly rubbed it. She knew exactly what Durandal's expression meant. She obviously wanted one.

"Mm. Make one for me too when you have time. I want to hang one from my phone as well."

Durandal nodded and admitted what she wanted, continuing to scoop up ice cream. If she wanted something, she would say so. In situations like this, the straightforward girl was remarkably candid, which was rather interesting.

"Hm? Lady Durandal, you like this sort of thing too?"

"Not really. I just think the feeling of having Shen Gonglin's neck chained up with iron is very nice. Rita, make one for me when we get home too."