Chapter 465

He brought over the buckets and brooms. The Hyperion's daily maintenance is done in shifts, and today it was Fu Hua's turn to clean the deck. He didn't expect to run into Shen Gonglin here. Usually, when it's his turn to do the cleaning, he'll have Bronya or Seele help him. Today, he'll have to make him do it with him.

Having finally managed to spend some time alone with Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua wanted to prolong that moment even longer.

"...oh."

It seems there's absolutely no way to escape chores today. The Class President isn't as easy to talk to as Bronya or Seele. Although Bronya has a loli-like figure, to be fair, she's the one who dotes on Shen Gonglin the most. When Shen Gonglin eats carrots and green peppers, she basically gives them all to her. Even when it comes to doing chores, she'll definitely agree if you ask her. But the Class President... usually, being cute might work, but today, she clearly wants me to do chores with her.

Alright, after all, it's my own boat, so it's normal for me to clean it up myself.

Following behind Fu Hua with a bucket of water, the two began their chores together. Although this guy was slow and kept trying to slack off, Fu Hua didn't care. She was enjoying this time. After resolving Otto's matter, the Hyperion had been very peaceful for a while, and such peaceful days were hard-won. Although everyone knew that a bigger shadow was lurking behind this peace, it didn't affect their cherishing of this time. And now that Shen Gonglin had returned, they couldn't waste it even more.

"You idiot, is this how you mop the floor? I really don't know how you did your cleaning duties back in St. Freya. Did you start making Bronya do it for you back then? You really have the heart to let her help you... Watch carefully, learn properly, this is how you mop the floor cleanly."

Unable to bear seeing Shen Gonglin continue to dawdle, Fu Hua took the mop and demonstrated to him what real mopping was. Shen Gonglin, as always, was a complete slacker. What would he do without her?

"Oh, as expected of the Class President, she mopped so cleanly. Bronya seems quite willing to do chores, so I gave her my turn to clean, and she seems pretty happy about it... Class President, what happened to everyone while I was away?"

Seeing Fu Hua's disdainful look, Shen Gonglin quickly changed the subject. At this moment, Fu Hua straightened up and started to talk about what had happened. There was indeed something.

"Oh, right, your sister is here."

Chapter 220 A Circuitous Route to Save the Nation and a Straight Attack on the Heart of the Enemy

The girl's words were astonishing, leaving Shen Gonglin stunned. How did her older sister end up here? Her older sister... The thought had barely formed in her mind when a blonde figure naturally appeared in Shen Gonglin's head. If she had to be her older sister, it could only be Yukari Yakumo, right? The woman she had met deep within the Herrscher Consciousness had claimed to be her older sister.

"Her name is Yukari Yakumo. We were in a meeting when she suddenly appeared, and Kiana even fought with her. It's not entirely her fault... After all, Sister Purple looked really powerful at the time, so Kiana couldn't stop herself. I didn't expect Sister Purple to actually... In short, it's my fault. I couldn't stop them."

Fu Hua explained the situation to Shen Gonglin, which made Fu Hua seem a bit cunning. Kiana was the one who did it, and it had nothing to do with her, yet she took the blame herself, emphasizing her sense of responsibility. Sigh, people always become the kind of person they hate most, and even Fu Hua isn't immune. This kind of cunning is truly sinful.

But sinful things are addictive.

What? Kiana beat her up? And most importantly, why does the Class President call her "Sister Purple"? And it sounds so natural to her, as if there's no reluctance or awkwardness at all. What happened at home while I was away?

Could my house have been raided?

Shen Gonglin's mind was in complete disarray. He still couldn't figure out if that was really his sister. In his mind, his sister must be an incredibly powerful and beautiful woman, but according to the Class President's description, Kiana had defeated her without even using her full strength. Was this weakling really his sister? Or was someone impersonating her?

Seeing that he had become the Archbishop of Schicksal, it was possible that some people would try to impersonate him to claim kinship.

"There's no need to worry about that. Sister Purple is definitely your older sister, I can tell that. According to her, the power consumed by traveling through the world was too great, and she can't recover in a short time. Only drinking Lin Tang can help her recover as soon as possible... I don't know what Lin Tang is, maybe it's a special kind of drink."

Fu Hua could assure her about Yukari Yakumo's identity that there were some things that only close relatives of Shen Gonglin could know. That's why Fu Hua and those unreserved girls would try to please her. They often heard Sister Purple mentioning Rin's soup, which made Fu Hua herself a little craving some.

Rin-soup? Could it be that she wants to boil him into soup? Shen Gonglin suddenly thought of this chilling possibility. He must be overthinking it. He shook his head and quickly asked. In any case, he should meet her first. Face-to-face communication is the best. He hoped that she wasn't a riddle teller. Shen Gonglin had been terrified of riddle tellers lately.

"So it's really unfortunate that Sister Purple was invited by Durandal to visit the Schicksal Headquarters, and she probably won't be back until tomorrow."

Fu Hua shrugged helplessly. Actually, the reason why Yukari Yakumo went to headquarters was also related to Fu Hua. That lazy girl usually slept until she naturally woke up, and getting up at 11 o'clock was considered early. Of course, Fu Hua couldn't stand this. Now she finally understood how Shen Gonglin's lazy personality was formed. She wanted to change Yukari Yakumo's lifestyle, so Fu Hua went to wake Yukari Yakumo up at 6 o'clock every day to run with her. Although she also had some intention of pleasing Yukari Yakumo, this kind of pleasing... the Great Sage couldn't handle it.

She couldn't remember how many years it had been since she had seen the sky at six o'clock. Yukari Yakumo, who was woken up by Fu Hua at six o'clock, wandered around the playground like a walking corpse. Because of the name of Shen Gonglin sister, Yukari Yakumo, Yakumo Yukari couldn't refuse. She couldn't stand this for more than two days. Just then, Durandal invited her to visit the headquarters, so she left with Durandal almost overnight.

Fu Hua felt a little regretful, as she felt that her relationship with Yukari Yakumo had progressed rapidly during this morning exercise.

"Durandal knows about this too? She even invited her to visit headquarters. Are they that close?"

This greatly surprised Shen Gonglin. Even someone as serious as Durandal would do such a thing. From any perspective, Yukari Yakumo should be considered a complete stranger, yet she would invite such a stranger to visit the headquarters. Is this something Durandal would do?

"Not only Durandal, but I heard Rita also threw a welcome dinner for Sister Purple. Anna and the Immortal Blade were in charge of running errands. It looked quite lively."

Fu Hua adjusted her glasses and said with a somewhat inexplicable tone, "This ability to get along with people... it's all because of Shen Gonglin. If she weren't Shen Gonglin's older sister, Durandal and Rita wouldn't be like this. Ha, that kind of fawning and flattery is so embarrassing. Is this what Valkyrie is? Fu Hua is ashamed to associate with such people."

Well, Afu is just being a sour grapes. Actually, she's so jealous she's practically deformed. Why didn't she think of throwing a welcome dinner for Sister Purple? Durandal and Rita's schemes are practically hitting her in the face. Do they think she doesn't know what they're up to?

Do you think Fu Hua doesn't know about taking a roundabout approach to achieving her goals? Go ahead and try to take the roundabout route, but watch how I, Fu Hua, strike straight at the heart of the enemy!

Getting on good terms with Yukari Yakumo is just a means, not an end. The ultimate goal is still Shen Gonglin beside me. As long as I can get him on my side, everyone else is no problem.

As expected of Fu Hua, her mind is so clear. While others are still trying to achieve their goals indirectly, she has already decided to have Shen Gonglin firmly in her grasp. She realizes she can't remain reserved any longer. Kiana, that silly deer, has already proposed to Shen Gonglin, and others are also eyeing her. Even more dangerous is that Fu Hua has recently discovered that Theresa seems to be subtly showing similar interest. How many dishes and so much to drink? Just thinking about Theresa's figure makes Fu Hua want to laugh, but then she thinks about her own figure and the laughter stops.

So, if you don't have the right innate conditions, you can only work hard in other areas. Now that you're alone with Shen Gonglin, isn't this a golden opportunity?

Looking at Shen Gonglin beside her, Fu Hua began to secretly have some ideas. Being reserved and arrogant is no longer popular. What she was doing wasn't being arrogant, it was just... like a celestial being descending to earth.

Chapter 221 Which version of me is prettier?

"Alright, that's about it. Shen Gonglin, thank you. If it weren't for you, I don't know how long I would have had to do it all by myself."

The two cleaned the deck; there wasn't much dirt, just routine maintenance. Putting the mop and bucket aside, Fu Hua wiped the sweat from her brow and thanked Shen Gonglin against her conscience. She said she was helping, but Rin was really just making things worse. But even this was making things worse, and Fu Hua was quite happy. Thinking about what she was going to do next made her even happier.

"Yes, I've really been a great help... Now, Class President, should we go back? It's been so long since I've seen Kiana and the others, I really miss them."

Completely oblivious to his own limitations, Shen Gonglin genuinely believed he had done a good job. After helping Fu Hua with her duties, he wanted to see the others, unaware that they were back. Shen Gonglin wanted to give them a surprise.

"Don't rush, Shen Gonglin, come and rest for a bit."

Shen Gonglin wanted to go back, but to her surprise, the usually decisive Class President asked to rest today. Fu Hua sat on the clean deck and breathed a sigh of relief. She took off her red-rimmed glasses, which were more for decoration, and tidied her hair. Then, the Valkyrie looked at Shen Gonglin and patted her legs. Her legs under her training clothes looked very long in the sunlight. The Class President really knows how to wear black stockings under her training clothes. I wonder who taught her that.

The meaning couldn't be clearer: the Class President was acting a little strange today. Usually, she'd be incredibly stingy if asked for a lap pillow, but today she was being so generous. Looking at Fu Hua's legs, Shen Gonglin secretly swallowed. At times like this, he felt he should maintain his composure.

"Class President, this isn't a good idea, what if someone sees us..."

As everyone knows, Shen Gonglin is all about being reserved. After all, a shy guy like him is easily embarrassed in these kinds of situations.

"Don't bother."

Fu Hua rolled her eyes at Shen Gonglin and pretended to get up. What was this guy pretending for? Didn't he have any self-awareness? If he knew it wasn't good, why did he force her to do it in the first place? Sure enough, seeing Fu Hua preparing to get up, the reserved Shen Gonglin suddenly threw all his reserve to the wind. He quickly went over and pressed Fu Hua's shoulders down, then obediently lay down on her lap. The familiar touch instantly filled his body. He had to admit, lying on the Class President's lap was incredibly reassuring.

"Hmph, I didn't say I didn't want it."

It was rare to see the Class President make such a girlish "humph" sound. He was just trying to scare Shen Gonglin. After he lay down, Fu Hua adjusted his position to make Shen Gonglin more comfortable. Fu Hua gently pressed Shen Gonglin's head. What was he trying to prove to himself just now?

"Class President, you still don't understand? 'No' means 'yes.' It seems you still have a lot to learn."

Shen Gonglin, lying on Fu Hua's lap, raised her head and saw Fu Hua's face without any obstruction. If it were any other girl, her view would definitely be blocked. Only the Class President could let her see her chin and the clear sky. The Class President is really beautiful.

"... You're saying things I don't understand again. By the way, where have you been all this time, and what have you been doing?"

She didn't really understand the philosophy of "not wanting is wanting" in life, but she also enjoyed this time. Fu Hua reached out and gently touched Shen Gonglin's head. She really enjoyed this time alone with Jingu Rin, but she also had to ask Shen Gonglin what she had been doing lately. Chatting together was very meaningful to her.

"As for me, I went to see my former Class President, as well as Pardofelis, Vill-V, Elysia... I saw so many people."

Shen Gonglin's words were startling. Upon hearing these familiar names, Fu Hua's pupils flickered slightly. Then, as if she had understood, she revealed a look of reminiscence. After the birth of the Herrscher of Consciousness, those memories that she had periodically deleted were slowly being recalled by Fu Hua. Shen Gonglin's words were like a key that opened an old drawer, and memories resurfaced in her mind one by one.

Looking back on that tumultuous past, Fu Hua can only smile now.

"Is this the Elysian Realm? I never imagined you went through something like this... By the way, which of me was more beautiful, me back then or me now?"

Having figured out what Shen Gonglin was talking about, Fu Hua didn't delve into what happened in the Elysian Realm. That was a story of the past. Now, she wanted to bring up a question that would be wrong no matter how she answered it. Knowing her past, how would Shen Gonglin view her now?

"Ah... Class President, you've always been so cute and reliable."

Can you say that she hasn't changed at all over the past tens of thousands of years? As it stands now, if the past Hua and the present Fu Hua were to wear the same clothes and stand side by side, even Shen Gonglin wouldn't be able to tell them apart. That despairingly flat face is still flat even now. So why bother with who's prettier? They're all the same, okay?

"Ahem... While this answer is quite good, it's not the correct one. Think about it and answer again. If it's the correct answer, there will be a reward."

When Shen Gonglin called her cute, Fu Hua felt her face burning. But this wasn't the answer she wanted. Fu Hua cleared her throat and winked at Shen Gonglin. Saying something like that did make her a little shy. Rewards and all that... sigh, she'd become that kind of person too.

But it's okay, Fu Hua doesn't hate herself at all for becoming like this.

"Ah, this..."

Although the reward was tempting, Shen Gonglin really didn't know how to answer this question. They were both Class President, and the former Class President and the current Class President were no different. How could she possibly say which one was prettier?

"Fool, of course I look better now. Back then, I only had eyes for the world, but now I have you in my eyes. So... when you're looking at me, you can't think about other women, even if that woman is me, that's not allowed."

Holding Shen Gonglin's face in her hands, Fu Hua told Shen Gonglin the correct answer. If it was him, it wouldn't matter if the question was leaked. She would still be jealous, even if it was herself.

Chapter 222 That's it?

Huh?

Is the Class President jealous? And the most important thing is that she's jealous of herself, and she even refers to her former self as "that woman." How come Shen Gonglin never noticed how cute the Class President was before? This kind of unexpected cuteness makes Shen Gonglin's heart flutter.

As everyone knows, Shen Gonglin has a hidden tsundere personality. Don't be fooled by his meowing and beastly demeanor all day long; he's still a blonde, and blondes can't escape their tsundere nature. He used to be very brave when teasing others, but he can't help but become timid when someone directly confronts him.

Fu Hua gave Shen Gonglin this feeling right now. With the girl cupping her face like this, Shen Gonglin felt like she had suddenly lost all her dignity. No, she couldn't let this continue. She had to stand up for herself. She had to think about how to resolve this situation... Right, she just needed to tease her.

"Class President, you just mentioned a reward... is any reward acceptable?"

Deliberately feigning ill intent, Shen Gonglin sized up Fu Hua, looking like a wicked young master about to harass an innocent girl. In his mind, the Class President would definitely not be able to stand this kind of gaze, and coupled with his suggestive tone, the Class President should soon blush with embarrassment and run away in panic. Shen Gonglin did think so, but this time the result seemed to be a bit unexpected.

"Hmm, any reward is fine... Also, I can eat cold food lately."

Her fair face flushed slightly, and even her beautiful eyes, hidden behind her demonic eyes, seemed a little watery. However, this time Fu Hua did not run away as Shen Gonglin had expected. The girl was very brave this time. This was no longer the era of being tsundere and shy. Look at how well those girls were licking Yukari Yakumo. Although she was also licking her, they were at most on the same starting line. This was not acceptable for the competitive Fu Hua. As the Class President, she naturally had to be at the forefront.

What does it have to do with me that you can eat cold food lately? Could it be that the Class President wants me to treat her to ice cream? That's not a good idea, is it? Shen Gonglin loves to eat alone, so he's instinctively reluctant to treat others. But why is the Class President reacting like this this time? What changes have happened to her that he doesn't know about?

Looking up at the Class President, Shen Gonglin really couldn't understand it. Fu Hua didn't wait any longer. Although this guy had leaked the question and hadn't given the correct answer, the so-called reward was something she wanted to give him. Regardless of whether his answer was right or wrong, she wanted to give it to him.

Bending down, Fu Hua gently pressed her face against Shen Gonglin's. This wasn't the first time something like this had happened between them, but it was the first time Fu Hua had taken the initiative. It wasn't intense; everything seemed to happen naturally. This slow, gentle approach didn't frighten Shen Gonglin. At times like this, all she had to do was cooperate. Shen Gonglin was quite pleased with this reward.

"Phew... How was it? Do you like this reward?"

Having finally mastered multitasking, Fu Hua remembered to breathe through her nose this time. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the Valkyrie straightened her back again. The heat on her face told her without even looking that her face was very red, but it was still within acceptable limits, so there was nothing to be afraid of.

Shen Gonglin smacked her lips, still seeming to taste a trace of the Class President's flavor. It seemed the Class President's kissing skills had improved considerably over time; she truly lived up to her teacher's reputation. But was this all the reward she was getting? Shen Gonglin had wondered what she was up to. This girl had completely forgotten how cowardly she'd been earlier—that wasn't Shen Gonglin's personality.

That's it?

Without mincing words of mockery, before Fu Hua could react, Shen Gonglin reached out and grabbed Fu Hua neck, pulling the fairy-like woman down. It was time to show her what a real person she was; who could she possibly handle with her previous actions? In matters like this, Shen Gonglin was far more skilled than Fu Hua.

After all, Fu Hua only practiced with Shen Gonglin, so how could she possibly compare to Shen Gonglin?

With a series of breathless sobs, Fu Hua was defeated once again. Even her extraordinary talent was of no use. In such matters, practice makes perfect. Looking at Fu Hua leaning against the wall, panting heavily, Shen Gonglin revealed a victor's smile. She was indeed the strongest.

"Class President, should we go back?"

"Wait, wait a minute... You've sucked my lips raw, how am I supposed to go back and face people like this?!"

Fu Hua, panting as she recovered her strength, felt a sharp pain in her mouth, which was clearly raw and bleeding. The girl glared resentfully at Shen Gonglin. Although she had only half-heartedly resisted earlier, it would be too embarrassing if Bronya and the others saw her like this. Who wouldn't be able to tell what had happened to her? Fu Hua was very concerned about her image.

"I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself. Class President, I was wrong. I won't do it again next time."

Shen Gonglin's apology was as insincere as ever, but what could Fu Hua do when she was falling for it? Shen Gonglin had promised it wouldn't happen again, so she could only forgive him. She forgave Shen Gonglin quite easily, since Fu Hua felt rather comfortable earlier. However, this didn't mean Fu Hua dared to walk out like that. The strange feeling on her lips was one thing, but more importantly, she needed to calm herself down. Her legs were a little weak; going back like this would be incredibly embarrassing.

"You go back first... I'll rest here for a bit. Everyone misses you because you haven't been back for so long. Go back and let them know you're safe."

Fu Hua didn't plan to go with Shen Gonglin. She just wanted to be alone for a while to adjust her state and mood. It seemed that this reward couldn't make Shen Gonglin blush or feel excited. She was almost unable to hold back, but he was acting like nothing was wrong. So Fu Hua needed to readjust her strategy.

"Hmm, that's fine, but Class President, hurry back. I'll go say hello to them first. I haven't been back for so long, they shouldn't be slacking off, right? As the bishop, I have to keep an eye on them."

Shen Gonglin nodded and then remembered her identity as a bishop. The Far East Branch, which had originally defected, automatically returned after she and Theresa took over as bishop and vice bishop, so theoretically, they were now her subordinates.

Chapter 223

Where did those guys go? I haven't seen a single one of them... Also, has this Salt Lake Base been renovated? It looks completely different from before. Honestly, they've been hiding the renovations from me again. I'm starting to lose my Shen Gonglin and I feel like I'm about to get lost.

After leaving the Class President, Shen Gonglin arrived at the Salt Lake Base. Although she and Theresa had taken over Schicksal, the Hyperion group was still staying at the Salt Lake Base. Durandal and Rita were in charge of Schicksal Headquarters. Shen Gonglin was wandering around the Salt Lake Base and encountered many staff members along the way, but she didn't see the girls she was familiar with. Where did they go?

Shen Gonglin would never admit that she had gotten lost in the Salt Lake Base again. She could get lost even in the Hyperion where she had lived for so long, so it was only natural that she would get lost in the Salt Lake Base.

Just as Shen Gonglin was hesitating and struggling with whether to ask the staff for help, the figure bouncing around in front of the vending machine not far away came into his sight. Finally, he ran into an acquaintance. Shen Gonglin quietly approached, like a big bad wolf seeing a little fat sheep.

"Damn it! Why did they put the vending machine so high? Didn't they consider that some people might not be able to press the bitter gourd juice button? The Salt Lake Base is so inhumane. I'll have to suggest that Einstein redesign the vending machine when I get back... Damn it, if only I had Judah with me."

The person standing in front of the vending machine, gritting their teeth, was none other than Principal Theresa. It seemed that this lady wanted to drink a cup of bitter melon juice, but the vending machine was so unfriendly to her. She searched all the vending machines in the entire Salt Lake Base before finding that this one sold bitter melon juice, but the position of the button was extremely difficult for her height. Perhaps the designer did not expect that someone would actually want to drink such a thing.

In short, Theresa was heartbroken.

It's so pitiful, it's heartbreaking to hear. Even Shen Gonglin, who was secretly approaching to surprise Theresa, was almost in tears. What should you do when you see the headmistress all alone? Well, of course you should sneak up and send a Q... cough cough, no, of course you should offer help.

Standing behind Theresa, Shen Gonglin grabbed her soft, boneless waist and lifted her up. The sudden increase in height startled Theresa. Someone dared to ambush her! Realizing what had happened, Theresa turned around, wanting to punch the person. It definitely wasn't one of the girls she knew. Who would be so bold?

However, as soon as she turned around, a golden light rushed into Theresa's eyes. Looking at the familiar face in front of her, Theresa was stunned. How could it be this guy? When did he return? She had no idea.

"Hi, Headmaster, it's been a long time. Did you miss me?"

She smiled at Theresa. Seeing Theresa, who was shorter than her, Shen Gonglin easily felt a younger sister-like feeling. Shen Gonglin had a very good relationship with Theresa, and she thought that Theresa would be very surprised to see her.

"I miss you, my foot! Who told you to scare me? I thought it was someone else, you're dead!"

There was no surprise of a long-awaited reunion. The excitement and joy were hidden deep in Theresa's eyes, but she didn't show it. Who else would dare to disrespect her like that? The entire Salt Lake Base knew that Lady Theresa was a mature and reliable adult. The only people who would do this to her, besides her silly niece, were Shen Gonglin. Theresa grabbed Shen Gonglin's head and kissed her.

I wonder if his treatment of me will seriously affect my authority.

"Ouch, it hurts! Theresa, stop it..."

With his head being bitten, Shen Gonglin carried Theresa and scrambled around for a while. In the end, he could only beg Theresa for mercy. The headmaster snorted coldly, "What is this guy pretending for? He didn't even use any force, okay?"

"Alright, alright, stop pretending... How come you know to come back? I thought you died out there."