I, Herrscher Slayer

It's funny, since when did Fu Hua become Shen Gonglin's guardian?

"Shen Gonglin, money isn't much use to you. How about this: give me your cards, and I'll keep them for you. I'll give them back when you need them and explain why. You're carrying such a large sum of money, it's not good for you to have it on you."

He was quite wealthy right now. He had his own S-rank allowance, and Rita and Durandal's savings were also with him. He had even taken three out of the four Schicksal S-rank subsidies for himself. To prevent Shen Gonglin from going astray, Fu Hua spoke up, wanting to take back the money from Shen Gonglin. If she reasoned with him properly, Shen Gonglin should be quite well-behaved. He should listen to her, right?

"Damn it, I can't believe you, class president, would say something like that. Why don't you say you'll save it for me to get a wife? No, no, this is my money. I've been poor for too long. When I was with Kiana, I even had to call others 'sister' just to get by. Now that I finally have money, I'm not giving it to you!"

Shen Gonglin quickly tucked his bank cards into his chest. He had three cards on him now. One was the medical fee Anna gave him, another was his own allowance card, and now there was the one Rita had just given him. Shen Gonglin had undoubtedly reached the peak of his personal wealth. And this class president actually wanted to trick him out of his money? Did she really think he was an idiot? Did she really think that line of "I'll hold onto it for you, and give it back when you need it later" would fool him?

He was very smart.

Fearing Fu Hua wouldn't give up, Shen Gonglin ran straight into the ship. This ship only served to lift and lower them. Once they landed, Valkyrie ground forces would arrange the return journey. Right now, Shen Gonglin felt he needed to put some distance between himself and Fu Hua. This girl was after his money!

"Don't run! You'll lose all that money you're carrying... Rita, you spoil him too much, and it's going to cause problems!"

Fu Hua felt like she was worrying about Shen Gonglin like a parent. This guy had no ability to handle so much money. To prevent him from spending recklessly and developing bad habits, Fu Hua was determined to take the money from him. She wasn't taking it for herself. Seeing how stingy Shen Gonglin was, did their relationship not even compare to that amount of money?

It was all the maid's doing. She had certainly gained favor with Shen Gonglin, but had she considered the future? Shen Gonglin was still young. If he was spoiled now, there would definitely be big problems later.

Fu Hua had planned to have Shen Gonglin work and train with her, but now that he had so much money, how could he possibly work? Rita could already see Shen Gonglin living a decadent life of being fed and dressed from now on.

"It's fine. Shen Gonglin will have his limits. It's okay."

Rita smiled as she watched Shen Gonglin leave. See, he was so happy.

"Can you put your hand on your heart when you say that... Alright, we're leaving then."

Fu Hua gave Rita a speechless glare, then the Valkyrie turned and also boarded the ship. No matter what, she had to get his money back!

Chapter 167: The Goose's Revenge

Finally, it was time to leave.

Watching Fu Hua and Shen Gonglin board the ship, Durandal, who had been resting behind them, also stood up. The Valkyrie silently walked over. She didn't care what Rita and Shen Gonglin were talking about earlier, because... what was there to care about with someone who was going to die?

The time had finally come. Shen Gonglin, are you ready to face a woman's wrath?

Her steps were still a bit unsteady, but after resting for so long, her body had finally accumulated some strength. Durandal stared at the transport ship slowly rising from the bridge. Shen Gonglin was inside it now, and in Durandal's eyes, this ship was like Pandora's Box, containing the most terrifying thing in the world. The best way to deal with it was destruction.

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

The maid was still waving goodbye to the transport ship from over there, but the heavy footsteps behind her made Rita's heart skip a beat. The maid looked back and saw Durandal slowly approaching, a knight's spear still in her hand. What was she planning to do? Rita suddenly felt a bit uneasy.

"What am I trying to do? Rita... want to guess?"

She gave Rita a flawless smile, but this smile sent a chill down the maid's spine. She felt like she could guess what Durandal was planning to do. No, could Lady Durandal really go this far? It was just a spanking, was that really so important... Okay, maybe it was important, but no matter what, Shen Gonglin shouldn't die, right? Besides, Fu Hua was on board. Was Lady Durandal trying to have Fu Hua buried with Shen Gonglin? She never knew Durandal was such a ruthless person.

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

Not daring to approach Durandal, Rita tried to persuade her. A strange aura emanated from Durandal. Although she was smiling, Rita's heart grew colder and colder. That smile was too unsettling. She felt like the usually straightforward "goose" had suddenly developed a yandere tendency. Shen Gonglin was too ruthless. Look, what a good girl she was before, and now he had turned her into this. Give her back the honest and somewhat cute Lady Durandal!

Now she was even playing mind games, knowing to act only after Shen Gonglin had boarded the ship. She was truly fed up with being tricked by Shen Gonglin.

"Don't worry, I won't aim for the main engine. At most, it'll be the windows and the auxiliary engines. With Fu Hua's abilities, it shouldn't be a big problem. As for that guy... hehe, Rita, I remember you telling me, right? Shen Gonglin has a fear of heights. I wonder what will happen to him if he falls from this height."

The smile on her lips was somewhat manic. Durandal's golden hair fluttered behind her in the wind. Now was the time for judgment!

She didn't waste any more words with Rita. Did she think she didn't know Rita was stalling for time for Shen Gonglin? This maid was very good at betraying her own side. The bank card she handed over earlier, right? After she killed Shen Gonglin, Rita's head should return to normal. He was a cancer on Earth. As long as he was killed, everyone would gain happiness, just like Honkai. And Durandal was fighting for all the beauty in this world!

The strongest Valkyrie gathered all her strength. After being brought out of the command center, she hadn't said a word, only accumulating power. And now, this strike carried all her beliefs. They called it a decisive blow!

The girl bent backward, her beautiful figure forming a stunning arc above the airport. Although her strength was less than ten percent, Durandal felt that her condition had never been better. She had been bitten eight times in one night and spanked in the command center. All these grievances would be settled with this one strike!

Like a shooting star chasing the moon, it was too late when Rita tried to stop her. Durandal hurled the knight's spear in her hand fiercely. The transport ship, already in the air, was instantly hit. Durandal lived up to her name; she hit exactly where she aimed. After a violent explosion, the transport ship plummeted down, spewing black smoke. Whether it was an illusion or not, Rita seemed to hear a heart-wrenching scream. The only person who could make Lady Durandal act so recklessly was Shen Gonglin.

Hopefully, he was alright. Lady Fu Hua would surely protect him well.

Watching the black-smoking transport ship fall, Rita could only offer a maiden's prayer for Shen Gonglin in her heart. Because it was a drone, there were only Fu Hua and Shen Gonglin on board. With only them, Fu Hua should be able to protect him thoroughly. Now, what she needed to deal with was the current situation. Durandal had publicly destroyed a transport ship at Schicksal headquarters. Even if she was exempt from punishment, she would still have to pay. With her personality, she wouldn't use her privileges for such a matter. But the most pressing issue now was...

Just now, she had given all her money to Shen Gonglin. Did this mean that for the next period, both she and Lady Durandal would have to work hard on missions to pay off the debt?

Rita tilted her head. This was the legendary "harming others without benefiting oneself."

So Durandal also had this side to her. I've really learned something new.

Inside the continuously falling ship, Fu Hua tried her best to stabilize herself. From the streak of light she saw outside the window, she knew who was responsible for the current situation. Even Fu Hua hadn't expected Durandal to act like this. However, the one who should be worried now was this little brat. Fu Hua looked down. In the weightless cabin, Shen Gonglin held himself tightly with all four limbs, looking just like a kangaroo.

This guy, is he going to hold on like this and not let go?

"Aaaaahhh, shit, shit, shit... Durandal, you're a stinking piece of shit!"

He screamed with his mouth wide open. For Shen Gonglin, who was afraid of heights, this experience was no different from taking his life. Shen Gonglin's only lifeline now was Fu Hua, whom he was holding onto. While cursing Durandal, Shen Gonglin's actions didn't stop for a moment. He hugged Fu Hua tightly, burying his face in her chest. Although the class president's chest wasn't as large as Rita's or Durandal's, this small harbor was the only thing that could give Shen Gonglin a sense of security.

As expected, the most comforting thing in the world was breasts.

Chapter 168: Master-Disciple Affection

No, I didn't expect Durandal to go this far. I have to find a way to save myself. Shen Gonglin's current state is clearly not helpful. I can only... Speaking of which, Durandal knew I was here too, so she so recklessly destroyed the ship's engine, right? If I weren't here, Shen Gonglin would probably have really died. Letting him bully girls so wantonly, this must be his retribution!

But why did his retribution have to drag me down too? Fu Hua felt extremely innocent.

"Shen Gonglin, let go of me first. If we don't act soon, we'll both be in serious trouble."

She wanted to take action, but Shen Gonglin, who was clinging to her, was the biggest obstacle. The guy had his face pressed against her chest and was still screaming uncontrollably. The thin clothing couldn't block Shen Gonglin's wriggling or the airflow from his screams. Fu Hua felt a strange sensation. She tried to push Shen Gonglin's head away with all her might, but the guy held on tightly and refused to let go. This experience of falling from a great height seemed to have awakened Shen Gonglin's potential. As expected, human potential is infinite!

Shen Gonglin screamed for more than ten seconds in extreme fear without even taking a breath. The roaring wind in his ears couldn't drown out Shen Gonglin's screams. Fu Hua felt like her eardrums couldn't withstand Shen Gonglin's screams. Just how afraid of heights was this guy? He wasn't usually that strong, so why couldn't she push him away now?

Shen Gonglin's slender waist was tightly held by his hands. His mind went blank, leaving only the instinct to scream. Durandal's strike hadn't just destroyed the engine; it had also shattered the cabin's glass. Shen Gonglin didn't know how fast the cherry blossoms were falling, but the time it took for the transport ship to plummet from Schicksal HQ felt immeasurably long to him. At this height, he estimated he and Fu Hua would surely die!

"Shen Gonglin, calm down. We still have a chance... I'm talking to you, stop screaming and wake up. If you don't wake up soon, there will be real trouble."

Fu Hua's thought was to take Shen Gonglin and charge out before they crashed. With a Valkyrie's physique, carrying Shen Gonglin wouldn't be an issue. However, the key was doing so with Shen Gonglin's cooperation. But right now, Shen Gonglin seemed to have completely transformed into a screaming machine. Not only was he not helping, but he was actively hindering her. With him clinging to her like this, Fu Hua couldn't use any of her abilities. The only way forward was to wake Shen Gonglin up first.

The altitude continued to decrease. Fu Hua pushed hard on Shen Gonglin's forehead, finally managing to shove the completely flustered guy away. Her chest was already small, and with Shen Gonglin pressing against her so forcefully, it was unbearable. She was sure her small size was due to him crushing it. It seemed like they never had a safe moment when they were together. Even Durandal treated him like this; Shen Gonglin should have learned his lesson by now.

Shen Gonglin stared blankly at Fu Hua, his deep purple eyes completely unfocused. Seeing him like this, Fu Hua knew he wouldn't be of any help, but she hadn't expected him to be useful anyway. As long as he didn't cause more trouble, that was enough. Fu Hua forcefully pushed Shen Gonglin away and turned towards the window, watching the scenery rapidly descending outside. A resolute expression appeared on Fu Hua's face. For a seasoned Valkyrie, this was no big deal!

She just needed to use a sliding tackle... No, not a sliding tackle. She just needed to jump out of here with Shen Gonglin and use the falling transport ship to propel herself upwards, thereby reducing their descent speed. At this height, it was manageable. A Valkyrie's physique, which surpassed human limits, was her greatest reliance!

"C-Captain, I'm so scared. I'm still young. When we fall, can you be underneath me? That way, I might have a chance to survive."

His consciousness finally returned a little, only for Shen Gonglin to open his mouth and utter such an inhuman request. Fu Hua's forehead was covered in black lines. She suddenly had the urge to not bring Shen Gonglin along. She really wanted to kick him away. This Shen Gonglin was truly a good disciple who respected his teacher; he could actually say something like that. Fu Hua truly underestimated him.

"We will both survive. Don't you see the descent speed has slowed down? Durandal didn't destroy the auxiliary engine. Once we reach a certain altitude, the speed will decrease. All we need to do now is get out of here. Hold onto me, I'll take you out... Don't hug me from the front! How am I supposed to move like this?"

Seeing Shen Gonglin about to hug her again, Fu Hua quickly reached out to block him. She finally understood. This Shen Gonglin was always thinking of taking advantage of her. This unlucky disciple had nothing but thoughts of disrespecting his teacher on his mind, wanting to use this opportunity to take advantage of her. Did he really think she was that brainless, foolish maid who would give all her assets as a dowry to Shen Gonglin right now?

She, Fu Hua, wasn't that stupid. Rita spoiled Shen Gonglin too much. If she hadn't spoiled him so much, how could Shen Gonglin have dared to do such a thing, like provoking a tiger by touching its backside? And now she was implicated, suffering along with him. This was truly a good disciple.

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

Shen Gonglin nodded obediently. He also knew that now wasn't the time for jokes. He could already see the city below. To avoid being flattened like a pancake, he could only place all his hopes on Fu Hua.

After all, Captain was very reliable, completely unlike certain incompetent individuals.

This guy finally listened... Wait, this seems like an opportunity. Fu Hua's eyes flickered, and a thought rushed into her mind. Hadn't she always wanted to take all the money Shen Gonglin had and keep it for him? Isn't this a good opportunity? Given the current situation, even if Shen Gonglin knelt down and called her "Dad," he'd probably agree. It wasn't that she was greedy for his money; Fu Hua just wanted to keep it for him. She had a premonition that if Shen Gonglin kept such a large sum of money, he would soon squander it all, so it was safer for her to hold onto it.

"Shen Gonglin, didn't you ask Rita for some 'suffering relief fee' before? It's the same situation now. I'm not saving you for free either. I only need a small, insignificant amount of funds. What do you think..."

As expected of a master and disciple, after following Shen Gonglin for so long, Fu Hua had also learned to be cunning. Was this still the same rigid Captain from before? If the people at St. Freya knew Fu Hua had become like this, they would absolutely be shocked. What a good person she was, to be influenced by Shen Gonglin and become like this. The cancer of this Earth had spread.

Chapter 169

"Okay, okay, okay. I'll give you as much as you want. Hurry up and get me down. If you don't move, Captain, I'll probably be smashed into a pancake. As long as I'm safe, anything is fine!"

At a time like this, Fu Hua still wanted money. As the saying goes, what goes around comes around, and heaven's will is unpredictable. Shen Gonglin finally understood how Rita felt at that time. This Captain was too much of a scammer. She still wanted to take his money even though he was so cute. But Shen Gonglin had no choice at this moment. Between money and his life, Shen Gonglin naturally chose his life without hesitation. After all, he could renege on the debt later if he survived. If he died, the Captain would only need to lick his wallet, and in the end, all the money would still be hers. Therefore, Shen Gonglin felt it was better to stay alive first.

Before they even started, this guy was already thinking about reneging on the debt. Where did he learn such shamelessness? It certainly wasn't from Fu Hua.

"Alright, the money... Hey! Shen Gonglin, what are you doing!"

Fu Hua nodded with satisfaction. Now she could finally get Shen Gonglin's money. Wasn't it easy for her? Wasn't all her effort just for Shen Gonglin's healthy growth? Who knew that before Fu Hua could finish speaking, Shen Gonglin's actions behind her made the Valkyrie freeze. Fu Hua looked down, unable to believe her eyes. On her chest, which was flat and barely an A-cup, were two cat paws!

How dare Shen Gonglin do this!

Shen Gonglin swore to the heavens, it was completely unconscious. Even he wouldn't take advantage of Fu Hua in this situation. It was just that Captain was too small, and he couldn't feel anything. She was the one who asked him to hug her from behind, and Shen Gonglin's body involuntarily placed his hands in the appropriate places. To be honest, Shen Gonglin didn't feel much. Compared to Rita and Durandal, this slight softness... the feel was actually quite good.

"Captain, Captain, hurry up! Move! Now is not the time to dwell on this. If you don't move, we'll really have to die together. I'm still young, I don't want to die!"

Shen Gonglin not only didn't let go but even tightened his grip. Shen Gonglin felt very insecure without holding on tightly. He closed his eyes tightly, resting his head on Fu Hua's shoulder, his hands placed exactly where they should be. Fu Hua also knew that now wasn't the time to discipline Shen Gonglin. The Valkyrie gritted her teeth. This Shen Gonglin really wouldn't suffer any losses. Did he have to resort to this just because she asked for money?

She'd remember this for now. Once they were safe, she would definitely find a way to make Shen Gonglin understand what he should and shouldn't do!

It was truly necessary to discipline Shen Gonglin. This guy used to only dare to touch her secretly while she was asleep, but now he had evolved to the point of acting recklessly even when she was awake. If she didn't discipline him, where would her dignity as a teacher go?

It must be Rita's fault. Rita spoiled Shen Gonglin too much during their time at HQ, which is why he became like this. Once they returned to St. Freya, she would definitely regulate Shen Gonglin's behavior properly. If the Mindful Essence had no effect on him, she would teach him the Great Void Sword Qi. That way, Shen Gonglin could achieve enlightenment and be free from desires.

Wait a minute, if the Great Void Sword Qi was really effective, wouldn't she have entered that state already? But her current state... clearly not.

Whatever, who knows what's going on. Maybe Shen Gonglin would return to his original simplicity in the future.

Her thoughts temporarily ceased. Fu Hua took a deep breath, forcing herself to ignore her current physical state. But as soon as she inhaled, she blushed. She'd better not take deep breaths. She felt that deep breaths would expand her chest a bit, making it harder to ignore Shen Gonglin's hands. This guy was still behaving himself for now. If he dared to move...

She would squeeze the urine out of him.

Thinking this somewhat darkly, Fu Hua leaped lightly out of the shattered cabin. This Durandal was truly reckless. If the transport ship fell and hit someone after being damaged like this, what would happen? It seemed that even she still had that unique side of being a girl. It was understandable, after all, Shen Gonglin had provoked her so severely. If it were her, she probably would have made the same choice.

After a brief pause in mid-air, Fu Hua's eyes moved. A mysterious aura surrounded her. The maiden, like an agile red kite, lightly touched the falling transport cabin. The downward momentum of the two suddenly lessened. Directly below them were Schicksal's ground facilities. The Valkyrie arranged for the reception watched the transport cabin falling from the sky and slowly widened her mouth. The way it was descending was clearly not normal.

What, did they encounter an aerial attack? Was someone already attacking the fourth S-rank this quickly?

Inch Punch. Sky Splitting.

Leaving this thing to fall might damage some flowers and grass. How could the meticulous Fu Hua allow such a thing to happen? The Valkyrie shot towards the transport cabin like a meteor. Anyway, this thing had already been destroyed by Durandal, so compensation wouldn't fall on her.

Hitting the transport ship squarely, Shen Gonglin witnessed Fu Hua's power up close for the first time. It was completely different from when they sparred. With that punch, the entire transport ship disintegrated. The two landed gracefully. Shen Gonglin stared blankly at Fu Hua. His master seemed to have some real skills.

However, now wasn't the time to be surprised. After her feet touched the ground, Shen Gonglin's heart finally settled. He looked up at the vast expanse of space, as if he could see that black-clothed, black-hearted woman. The flames of revenge burned fiercely in Shen Gonglin's heart. Good, someone actually dared to defy public opinion and do such a thing. Good, Durandal, you started this!

This grudge was settled. If she was ruthless, he wouldn't be merciful!

"Hey, is there a computer here? Preferably one that directly contacts the headquarters above."

Thinking it, Shen Gonglin turned to look at the Valkyrie not far away, who was still staring blankly with her mouth agape. Fu Hua also shifted her gaze. This girl must have been scared by what just happened. She hoped it hadn't left any psychological trauma on her... But why did her eyes feel so strange?

"Ah... Yes, yes, over here, over here. But... um, can I ask, do you guys normally... act like this?"

After calling out a few times, the Valkyrie finally reacted. Her eyes looked strangely at Shen Gonglin and Fu Hua. Shen Gonglin was clinging to Fu Hua's back like a koala, and his hands were wrapped around from behind, grabbing Fu Hua's chest... How to put it, as expected of people from headquarters. This was different from her ground crew.

Normally act like this... Fu Hua's expression stiffened, and Shen Gonglin appropriately moved his palm. Fu Hua, who almost forgot about this, smoothly performed a hip toss. The Valkyrie's eyes darkened. How long did Shen Gonglin intend to touch her?

No matter what, she needed more money!

Chapter 170 Shen Gonglin. Revenge

As the saying goes, good news makes one feel refreshed. It was true. After doing what she had always wanted to do, Durandal felt her appetite was greatly stimulated today. She had to replenish all the energy and fluids she had lost last night!

In the ice cream shop, Durandal was devouring her ice cream, happy even though her head was aching from the cold. The strongest Valkyrie now looked like a little girl who had finally gotten revenge for a great wrong. While Durandal rubbed her jaw, savoring the icy sensation that reached her very soul, she thought about Shen Gonglin's current predicament. "This is just the perfect accompaniment," she thought, feeling like she could eat another one. Shen Gonglin loved this kind of thing, but now he was dead. As a colleague, she felt she should help him experience it properly.

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

Beside her, Rita watched Durandal, who was eating with gusto, with a bit of exasperation. It felt like Lady Durandal had completely changed. Was it just because she'd gotten revenge on Shen Gonglin? She seemed happier than if she'd won a football match. Just sitting next to her, Rita could feel Durandal's sheer joy. Durandal was always so serious and reserved; seeing her like this today was truly rare. Moreover, she was always very mindful of her figure. Durandal was the type whose body changed easily, meaning she gained weight easily. Maintaining her current captivating, mature aura was entirely due to strict calorie control and exercise.

Rita had never seen her eat and drink so unrestrainedly like today.

"It's fine, it's fine. I'll burn it all off by hitting the punching bag in the gym all afternoon. When one is happy, one feels invigorated. Since I'm so happy today, I'll relax a little. Give me another one!"

Already letting loose, Durandal raised her hand and asked the server for another sundae. After being bested by Shen Gonglin so many times, she had finally gotten her revenge. And that guy couldn't do anything about it now. This fall would probably leave him with psychological trauma, making him fear her just by seeing her from now on. It felt so good! A Valkyrie should be this straightforward with her grudges.

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

The maid shook her head helplessly. Not wanting to let loose like Durandal, Rita didn't eat as much as her. The maid rested her chin on her hand, contemplating what reason she could use to leave headquarters and head to St. Freya Academy. It seemed like it was almost time to design combat armors for the academy students. The third-generation combat armors were about to be popularized; perhaps she could use that as an excuse?

While Durandal was feasting, Rita, bored, took out her phone to play with it. When she didn't need to maintain her maid persona, she was just like any other girl and would scroll through her phone. A dangling charm on her phone, swaying back and forth, caught Durandal's attention. It looked like Shen Gonglin.

Rita had actually made a charm of Shen Gonglin to hang on her phone. She remembered she used to have Theresa's likeness on it.

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

Durandal's undisguised gaze made Rita curious. She reached out, pinched the charm, and gently rubbed it. Rita knew what Durandal's look meant – she clearly wanted it.

"Yes, if you have time, make one for me too. I want to hang it on my phone."

Acknowledging her intent with a nod, Durandal continued to scoop her ice cream. If you want something, just say it. This straightforward girl was quite bold in this situation, and Rita found it rather interesting.

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

"Not really. It's just that the feeling of chaining Shen Gonglin around the neck feels very satisfying. Rita, when you get home, make one for me too."