I, Herrscher Slayer

Tesla forcefully pressed down on Shen Gonglin's head. From the cafe window, she spotted a familiar figure. Wuliangta Himeko was walking towards them with two other people. Himeko would recognize her, and running into her here wouldn't be good. Tesla had forgotten about Shen Gonglin while talking to him earlier; he was supposed to be meeting someone here.

What good would come of her fake self meeting the real deal? She had gotten her money's worth from the coffee today anyway, so it was best to make a run for it.

With that, Tesla quietly slipped towards the back door. Getting so much information from just a cup of coffee—maybe she really did have a knack for being a spy?

Chapter 178: Following Along

Slipping out of the cafe, Tesla walked towards her ride with a heavy heart. The wealth of useful information she had gathered today weighed heavily on the second-rate scientist. Whether it was the target of the strongest Valkyrie or a weapon that could suppress Valkyries, what exactly was Schicksal plotting? Tesla felt as if she had stumbled upon some blind spot.

It was a shame she didn't have more time, or she could have studied Shen Gonglin's teeth. A scientist's intuition told Tesla that there was definitely something wrong with his teeth, and she might be able to uncover something incredibly powerful.

But there was nothing she could do. If she had stayed any longer, she would have been caught. With her small frame, how could she possibly be a match for Wuliangta Himeko?

So, she could only retreat for now.

Grabbing the handlebars, Tesla hopped onto her bicycle. Yes, that was her ride. In Anti-Entropy, there was only one other ride as impressive as this, but it belonged to another second-rate scientist who wasn't exactly her friend. It was rather embarrassing, really. She was a scientist of such high standing, yet her mount was a bicycle. Sometimes, she even had to stand up to pedal uphill. If someone were to chase her, she'd definitely be unable to escape.

"Alright, I'm ready. Let's go."

"Yeah, let's go... Wait, wait, wait! Why are you here too?!"

As Tesla's waist tickled and she was about to start the engine, she felt someone quietly sit on the back of her bicycle. She looked back and saw only a flash of gold. Shen Gonglin, who had provided her with so much information that she almost suspected he was Anti-Entropy's mole within Schicksal, had somehow gotten onto her back seat. What was he doing? Did he always know her identity, and was everything he said earlier just a game?

???????

Shen Gonglin was full of question marks. When he had question marks, it didn't mean he was the problem; it meant he felt the red-haired twin-tailed girl in front of him was the problem. What else could he do if he didn't follow her? After the rendezvous, he was supposed to follow their instructions. That's what the class monitor had said. So, Shen Gonglin had followed Tesla out. What was so confusing about that?

He felt this contact person was a bit clueless. Was this her first time handling a client? Even without training, shouldn't they have shown her some spy movies? Someone as professional as Shen Gonglin had learned from spy movies.

"Get off!"

Tesla bared her teeth and threatened Shen Gonglin. Wuliangta Himeko should have entered the cafe by now. If she didn't hurry and leave, she would definitely be caught. How did she carelessly end up in a Schicksal gathering spot? She had to get away quickly. And this guy behind her was undoubtedly a huge problem. Why had he suddenly latched onto her?

"I'm not getting off. If there's trouble, shouldn't you take me with you? We're like brothers in arms, how can you leave me behind?"

Shen Gonglin shook his head, his arms wrapped around Tesla's waist, refusing to let go. The serious expression on her face gave Shen Gonglin a hint of something unusual. Although he didn't know what was about to happen, Shen Gonglin knew that following this red-haired twin-tailed girl was the right thing to do. Wasn't she sent by headquarters to meet him?

"Brothers in arms? We only just met, and you said just a few minutes ago that I wasn't your type. Why are you clinging to me now!"

She tried hard to pry Shen Gonglin's hands off, but no matter how hard Tesla tried, she couldn't get them to budge. If only she were wearing her Iron Fist, she felt she could handle someone like Shen Gonglin... Wait, no, he was an S-rank, wasn't he? In that case, no matter how many of them there were, she probably couldn't defeat him.

"I suddenly realized you're quite charming, so I changed my mind, okay? Let's go, didn't you say there was trouble? If we don't leave quickly, according to the plot, something bad will definitely happen to us."

Unaware that his teammates were still in the cafe, Shen Gonglin now considered the red-haired girl his teammate. After all, he had just joined Schicksal, and it was better to follow their arrangements at a time like this. As expected of an organization spanning the globe, their escape vehicle was a bicycle. No one would expect that, right?

"...Tsk, hold on tight. Remember, you're the one who decided to follow me. I didn't trick you into coming."

Although Shen Gonglin was wrong in many ways, he wasn't wrong this time. If they delayed any longer, trouble would indeed follow. Tesla made up her mind. She glared at Shen Gonglin before turning and stepping on the bicycle pedals. Coming out this time not only earned her so much important intelligence but also landed her the newly promoted S-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal. She was truly the most useful one in Anti-Entropy.

But then again, why was she the one giving Shen Gonglin a ride? Although he wasn't heavy, this just didn't feel right. How could she sit there so comfortably? Even she could feel the strange glances from people around them. Under normal circumstances, wouldn't the guy be giving the girl a ride?

Feeling an unusual strangeness, Tesla stood up and glared at the bicycle. Climbing uphill was too unfriendly for a beautiful girl who had been doing experiments indoors all the time. Shen Gonglin, on the other hand, kindly helped Tesla adjust her skirt. Sitting in the back, Shen Gonglin seemed hesitant to speak. Her pedaling the bicycle like this...

Wouldn't it be bad for the bike? Hopefully, the bicycle would be okay.

"Haha, I can finally see that kid! Shen Gonglin, Shen Gonglin, here I come! Have you missed me after all this time?"

Kiana excitedly rushed into the cafe. She had been trying to contain her excitement all the way, and the white-haired young lady finally couldn't hold back. She pushed open the door and ran in, scanning the room for Shen Gonglin. After not seeing him for so long, that guy must miss her too, right? After all, she missed him a lot.

"Kiana, be quiet and don't cause trouble for others. You'll see him soon, no need to be so impatient... Huh? Why don't I see him?"

Mei followed from behind, trying to calm Kiana down while also looking for Shen Gonglin. But after looking around, the girl couldn't find Shen Gonglin. Where did he go? They agreed to meet here, but why wasn't the class monitor here if he wasn't here either?

"Maybe he hasn't arrived yet? That can't be right. According to logic, they should have arrived before us. Could it be that they left because they waited too long?... Don't look at me like that. Isn't it normal for women to put on makeup when they go out? It's definitely not because I delayed the time."

Himeko, who entered last, said this. Kiana and Mei's looks made her very unhappy. She just put on some makeup, and for such an important meeting, how could she not? These two silly girls just didn't understand. When they grew up, they probably would.

Chapter 179: Makeup or No Makeup

It's clearly because you took too long to put on makeup that we're late for the meeting. I really don't know why Teacher Himeko is like this this time. She rushed here, but she went shopping first and bought a bunch of cosmetics. To be honest, Himeko's makeup skills are indeed very good, but... it's completely unnecessary, right?

Although she always appeared gentle and never showed it, Mei was actually getting a little impatient. It had been almost an hour. Himeko was already beautiful normally, so why did she need to put on such serious makeup this time? She couldn't have any other ideas, could she?

"Auntie Himeko, aren't we just here to pick up Shen Gonglin? Do you really need to spend so long on makeup? He's fine with anything casual. Look at me, I'm not wearing any makeup at all. Isn't it good to meet like this, all fresh and clean?"

Perhaps Kiana was getting a little carried away by the thought of seeing Shen Gonglin soon. The silly girl said something completely inappropriate in front of Himeko. "Auntie"? Such a term made the twenty-something Himeko a little angry. She hadn't sunk to the point of being lectured by this silly girl. Himeko reached out, grabbed Kiana's cheeks, and squeezed them hard. This girl was too arrogant if she wasn't taught a lesson. What words dared to come out of her mouth.

"This is just your opinion. Think about it, if a guy asked you out, and you went without washing your hair, face, or putting on makeup, you might think it shows you're comfortable with him and have a good relationship. But to me, it's more like a brotherly friendship. If it's really about dating... Of course, I'm not saying I'm preparing to date, but generally, you want to present your best self to the other person. This is not only for your image in others' eyes but more importantly, it's your attitude, proving how much you value this relationship and wanting to show them your most perfect side. Do you two understand what I'm saying?"

Fundamentally different from young girls like Kiana and Mei, Himeko pulled Kiana's face and imparted her experience as a woman to them. After speaking, Himeko shook her head. Why was she telling them this? They were too young to understand. Those who understood would naturally understand. People who thought being unkempt showed a good relationship did exist. But Himeko wasn't that type of person...

Or rather, she wasn't that type of person until she got him. If forced to say, she and Shen Gonglin were just acquaintances. Before things progressed to the next step, of course, she had to present her perfect self as much as possible. It was like a blind date; before confirming the relationship or even getting married, everyone was pretending. Once the relationship was confirmed... it would be too late even if their true nature was revealed!

This, this was the life insight of a mature woman? It felt so reasonable. Indeed, being unkempt was more like being brothers. This should be quite suitable for Kiana and Shen Gonglin. As for herself... Thankfully, she had also applied lip gloss when she came out.

Mei gently licked her lips, feeling a little happy. While Himeko was doing her makeup, she had also applied lip balm to her lips. This could hardly be called makeup, and Mei considered it a lady's etiquette. She couldn't compare to Teacher Himeko, but compared to Kiana, she would definitely win!

The girl glanced at Kiana, but after carefully observing Kiana's cheeks, Mei's eyes widened. She suddenly leaned closer to Kiana. Yes, it really looked like foundation. And her lips were so shiny. Kiana had actually put on makeup!

"Kiana, you put on makeup, didn't you?"

With a gloomy expression, Mei felt she had been deceived. She was just a silly girl, yet she had set a trap for her here. How could the seemingly honest Kiana use such tactics? Was this still the white-haired girl she knew? Kiana like this... Heh heh.

"Huh? Makeup? I just felt my lips were dry when I came out, so I used a little of Teacher Himeko's lip balm. You're talking about this on my face? Teacher Himeko was trying to see the color and tested it on my face, and I didn't have time to wash it off. What's wrong, Mei?"

Her cheeks hurting from the squeeze, Kiana finally broke free from Himeko's grip. She rubbed her face while explaining to Mei. But somehow, Mei's eyes suddenly became vacant. What was going on? Did she eat something bad?

"It's nothing, I was really stupid, I actually thought Kiana you... Turns out I was the stupidest, it was me, I was too stupid."

The girl mumbled to herself. It turned out she had always been the stupidest one. Even Kiana knew what to do, and she was just happy with a swipe of lipstick. No, if both of them put on makeup, wouldn't she seem like she didn't care? For the eldest daughter of the Raiden family, this was simply unbearable. Mei wanted to go to the bathroom to touch up her makeup. As a girl, she had mastered this essential skill.

"Who, who can help me... My legs are numb again, Shen Gonglin, hurry, hurry... I can't..."

Before Mei could reach the bathroom, a weak voice came from that direction. The familiar voice made Himeko and the others turn their heads. Fu Hua, looking gaunt, pale, and weak, was supporting herself against the wall and walking out unsteadily. She really needed to take her medicine now. Even a Valkyrie couldn't stand this feeling. It wasn't that the pickled vegetables were unhygienic, but that they had put something like "Spring Never Aging" into the laxatives. She felt like she was about to die.

"Class monitor? What's wrong with you... And where's Shen Gonglin?"

Seeing that it was Fu Hua, Kiana quickly ran over to support her. The girl's eyes widened in surprise. She had never seen Fu Hua in such a state before. Whenever was the class monitor not spirited and valiant? This appearance of a sickly girl was unprecedented. What had happened that even the class monitor couldn't handle it and ended up like this?

And where did Shen Gonglin go, that unreliable guy?

After helping Fu Hua to sit by the table, Kiana anxiously ran around the coffee shop but couldn't find Shen Gonglin. That idiot, what if something happened to him? Honestly, she knew he wouldn't be okay without her by his side. Even with the class monitor watching him, it was useless.

"Fu Hua, what's wrong with you?"

Himeko was also very curious. She knew that Fu Hua, like herself, was an A-rank Valkyrie. Even if something happened, she shouldn't be so disheveled. Had she encountered some trouble?

...How could she explain this? Should she say she was so weak from diarrhea that she was almost out of her mind?

Fu Hua's heart was filled with mixed emotions. Just then, her stomach cramped again. No, she had to go again.

Chapter 180

"He's gone? No way, I clearly told him to wait here just now. How could he be gone?"

After returning from another trip, Fu Hua was truly exhausted. She imitated Shen Gonglin and lay on the table to rest. It had to be said, resting with her chest and chin on the table did feel more comfortable. But now was not the time to feel comfortable. Fu Hua thought Shen Gonglin had already connected with Himeko and the others, but it seemed they hadn't seen Shen Gonglin.

In that case, where would that guy go? She knew she shouldn't have let Shen Gonglin handle it alone. He would definitely get into trouble by himself. How could she have trusted him?

"No, I've searched the entire coffee shop. Mei, you guys take care of the class monitor. I'll go to the men's restroom this time. If there's a chance, it can only be there."

Kiana searched frantically for several rounds. Shen Gonglin was indeed nowhere in the coffee shop. If he wasn't even in the restroom, then she would have to think of other ways. That guy was an incorrigible lost cause. What if he ran outside? Honestly, why couldn't he just stand still and wait for her? Last time, she had lost Shen Gonglin, and this time, the class monitor lost him... This proved it wasn't her problem; it must be Shen Gonglin's fault!

"Kiana, wait, what are you going to do? That's the men's restroom. Look here, Shen Gong was just here."

Mei grabbed Kiana. Did this silly girl know what she was planning? Calm down. She had already obtained the coffee shop's surveillance footage. While Himeko was taking care of Fu Hua and Kiana was running around randomly, Mei had gone to negotiate. Among the group, someone had to be reliable.

Hearing Mei's words, everyone immediately gathered around the computer and watched intently. The surveillance angle was excellent, capturing Shen Gonglin perfectly. While the class monitor was having diarrhea, this guy first idly folded paper and then made shadow puppets under the light. Through the surveillance, they could see the shadows on the table constantly changing. This guy always had inexplicable talents in inexplicable places. Their thoughts were exactly right.

Even if Shen Gonglin didn't have this combat power, he could probably live very well with his strange talents.

And at that moment, another person suddenly appeared in the surveillance. Upon seeing the red-haired figure, Himeko and Fu Hua's eyes sharpened. Isn't that Tesla? Why would she be here, and why would she be with Shen Gonglin? Could there be something unknown going on?

It just so happened that when Fu Hua was indisposed, Shen Gonglin was left alone. The surveillance didn't have audio, so they only saw Tesla and Shen Gonglin sitting together and talking mysteriously. In the end, Tesla even pressed Shen Gonglin's head against her stomach. Then, they both left the coffee shop together. That's right, Shen Gonglin had been abducted by Anti-Entropy.

Fu Hua and Himeko's expressions turned serious. Anti-Entropy's influence was not simple. They actually made a move at this time. They must have known Shen Gonglin's identity. He was a newly promoted S-rank Valkyrie, and he must have a lot of information that Anti-Entropy wanted to know, which was why they sent her to abduct Shen Gonglin. What a clever move, abducting Shen Gonglin right under their noses. They were worthy of being Schicksal's number one enemy.

"No need to say more, let's set off now to find Shen Gonglin. He must be undergoing severe interrogation now that he's been abducted. Anti-Entropy wants to know too much from him."

Himeko slapped the table and issued the order. How could this be allowed? One of Schicksal's prominent figures had been abducted by the enemy. Thinking of the possible interrogation Shen Gonglin might be enduring, Himeko felt a bit anxious. He must be suffering now. Just wait, she would definitely rescue him.

"Yes!"

Kiana, Fu Hua, and Mei immediately stood up. Although they were all A-rank Valkyries, at this moment, Himeko still had the authority to give orders. But before they could set off, the invincible Fu Hua collapsed again. The class monitor, who had just regained her spirits, weakly slumped onto the table again. She couldn't do it. Although she really wanted to try her best, with her current body... she couldn't do it at all.

Damn it, she was the one who lost Shen Gonglin, so she should be the one to go find him. But in this state, she couldn't do anything.

"Fu Hua, are you alright?"

Himeko and Mei quickly helped Fu Hua. What was wrong with her? Fu Hua's body seemed to be not right since a while ago. Just looking at her complexion, Himeko had never seen Fu Hua so weak before. Could this also be part of the opponent's plan?

"No, I'm fine... Okay, there's a little problem. Help me, I can't walk."

From now on, she would never eat pickled vegetables again!

Fu Hua secretly made such a decision. This time, she was truly traumatized by the pickled vegetables. What about "cherish every grain and every meal"? She should have eaten instant noodles with Shen Gonglin. Instant noodles with the flavor of a handsome boy must be tastier than pickled vegetables and steamed buns. Not only was it tastier, but eating that would definitely not make her like this.

"How about this, Teacher Himeko, you and Mei take care of the class monitor, and I'll go out to find Shen Gonglin first. We'll contact each other if anything comes up."

The class monitor clearly couldn't be left alone, but the matter with Shen Gonglin was also urgent. That guy might be undergoing terrible torture right now. Although he seemed to have been designated as S-rank now, in Kiana's heart, Shen Gonglin was still very weak. He was afraid of heights, afraid of pain, and a lost cause. It was too easy to deal with him. She had to save him.

Thus, the highly action-oriented eldest daughter of the Kaslana family made a decision. The rescue mission was hers alone. It was just a matter of rescuing Shen Gonglin, which was no big deal for her.

"Tsk, we can only do this for now. Let's take Fu Hua to the hotel first. Kiana, you start the investigation. If there's any development, don't act rashly. After we settle Fu Hua, we'll come find you."

Agreeing to Kiana's decision, Himeko and Mei helped Fu Hua up. Feeling like she was holding them back, the class monitor had fallen into a state of self-pity. Her disciple had been abducted, but she, the master, was suffering from diarrhea... It was so embarrassing, so useless, just as useless as Rita.

"Don't worry, Himeko, I'm going to be the strongest Valkyrie!"

Turning back with a smile, Kiana ran out. Himeko and Mei, who were startled by this declaration, fell silent. They should quickly settle Fu Hua and then go find Kiana, otherwise, they really couldn't rest assured.

Chapter 181 Rosaliya

In a dimly lit room, moonlight shone through the window, illuminating a figure sitting on the bed. Pink long hair, sky-blue eyes, and what was most striking were the white horns on her head and the swishing tail behind her. This was a very unique girl, so unique that Shen Gonglin would go crazy and want to pet her.

Red, horns, and a tail, who wouldn't love that?

"Mmm! Cherries are so delicious, let's have another one, just leave one for Liliya."

The girl lay on the bed as if enjoying some sacred food. She took a cherry from the plastic bag and put it into her mouth like a treasure. The sour and sweet taste made the girl cover her mouth in happiness. Why were these things so delicious? How could she never get tired of eating them? This world was truly wonderful. Cherry trees must be a gift from angels in this world!

It was really worth it to come out with Tesla this time. She actually bought so many cherries for her. Thinking about it, if she ate three a day, she could eat for a very, very long time... However, the shelf life of these cherries didn't seem to be very long, so she would eat five a day. It would be too much of a pity if they spoiled.

Very carefully, Rosaliya placed the plastic bag on the bedside table. Then she remembered a certain scientist who had gone out. She should be back by now, right? After all, she had been out for a long time, saying she was going out for coffee, but why hadn't she returned yet? After all, Rosaliya's nominal mission this time was to protect Tesla. Was she alright? She would go look for her after eating this cherry.

Although she had already set a limit for herself, Rosaliya couldn't help but open the plastic bag again. Just then, the sound of wheels also came from the door. As soon as she heard this sound, Rosaliya knew that Tesla had returned. After all, in Anti-Entropy, only she and another person had such a mount. When she was carried by her, Rosaliya was in so much pain. Fortunately, she was back. It had been so long, it made her worried. She temporarily gave up on the cherries and ran to the door. She said she was going to experience adult nightlife, but it was just going for a cup of coffee.

"Help, help me, Rosaliya, hurry up and come here."

The door was pushed open, and Tesla, carrying Shen Gonglin on her back, walked in, panting. Even though she was bringing Shen Gonglin back, Tesla remained cautious. After all, their organization, Anti-Entropy, and Schicksal were hostile. While this guy seemed a bit unstable, she couldn't rule out the possibility that he was faking it. So, when Tesla returned, she deliberately took a detour, hoping to shake off any potential tail and make Shen Gonglin forget the route to this place. Who knew this guy didn't care about such things at all? As she pedaled her bicycle with all her might, he simply slept soundly, clinging to her back.

When she got off the bike, Tesla felt her back was all wet. Yet, this scoundrel didn't even wake up. This made Tesla feel a bit agitated. But even so, she still had to bring him back. This newly promoted S-rank of Schicksal was no ordinary person.

"Dr. Tesla, I never thought you'd actually do something like this... So, scientists really walk the line of the law? I never imagined you'd actually kidnap a man. I'm definitely telling Liliya when we get back!"

Rosaliya stared at Tesla in shock. She had thought they were just going out for coffee, so how could she have brought back a man... no, a boy? This boy didn't look much older than herself and Liliya. Did Tesla like this type? But even Rosaliya knew such behavior was wrong and immoral. In her shock, the cherry she was biting even fell out. It was truly terrifying.

She never expected Tesla to be this kind of person; Rosaliya was scared stiff.

"Be quiet. This is someone from Schicksal. Do you think I just went out for coffee? I was actually out gathering intelligence. Our mechs are always being dismantled, so I want to explore other directions. Rosaliya, take him to the bed. I need to study the authenticity of this information. If it's true, this kid will be very useful to us."

Handing Shen Gonglin on her back to Rosaliya, Tesla felt that although Rosaliya looked like a little girl, her strength was far greater than hers. At least she could lift Shen Gonglin without any effort. Tesla took out Shen Gonglin's identification and other items from his person. She had her own ways of verifying these things. It would be too wasteful to bring Shen Gonglin here and do nothing. She had to do something to him.

"Huh? He's from Schicksal too? I thought everyone from Schicksal was a girl. But this kid does look a bit like a girl."

Carrying Shen Gonglin, Rosaliya placed him on the bed. She then leaned over and looked at Shen Gonglin's face. Asleep, Shen Gonglin exuded an aura of quiet elegance. Of course, if he were awake, this aura would be completely destroyed. The sleeping Shen Gonglin was quite deceptive.

"Don't underestimate him. He's Schicksal's fourth S-rank combat power. If it weren't for his mental instability, I wouldn't have been able to bring him here... You can tell others back there that it was I, the resourceful Dr. Tesla, who used my excellent intelligence to trick him into coming... This guy is quite wealthy. There's too much money in this card. But the name on this bank card... Durandal and Rita Roseweisse?"

Taking out a red gauntlet from the room, Tesla verified Shen Gonglin's documents one by one. Then, she looked at Shen Gonglin strangely. Why were the bank cards on him in the names of those two Valkyries? Could it be... this unstable guy really had some unspeakable relationship with Durandal?

"Mmm... We're finally here. When are we going back to St. Freya... Whoa, whoa, red horns?"

At this moment, Shen Gonglin, who had been asleep, slowly opened his eyes. The moment he opened his eyes, he saw a girl lying beside him, staring at him incessantly. The white horns on the girl's pink hair instantly caught Shen Gonglin's attention. He reached out and grabbed the horns on her head. Were these decorations? They looked quite fun.

"Hey, hey, no touching Rosaliya! No touching Rosaliya's horns!"

These horns on her head were very sensitive. With them grabbed in his hand like this, Rosaliya felt very uncomfortable. But this guy didn't let go at all. Really, daring to bully her, she'll make him pay!