I, Herrscher Slayer Chapter 5

The three of them moved forward together. Theresa and Mei were both contemplating various possibilities, while the carefree Kiana rushed ahead without a second thought. She kicked aside a metal plate blocking their path, only to be stunned by the scene before her. What was this she was seeing?

This guy really was a pervert. After making a move on Mei and herself, and then Bronya, he'd found a new target. But this new target might... might be a bit tricky.

"Kiana, what did you see..."

Mei and Theresa also hurried over, but the scene wasn't the surprise or terrorist attack they'd imagined. How could it be like this?

In their eyes, Fu Hua was lying on the ground, with a blonde boy face down on top of her. Hearing the commotion, Fu Hua quickly turned her head. How to put it, Theresa had seen a scene like this in a manga class. It was called...

Catching someone in the act?

What was going on? How could there be a boy of this age in St. Freya Academy? And how could this happen to Fu Hua? After all, Fu Hua had always been the epitome of rigid formality in Theresa's mind. But her eyes didn't lie... And what about that explosion?

"Hmph, you won't even let the Class President off? Shen Gonglin, I was right! You really are a pervert. Since I'm the one who saved you, I can't just ignore this. Get off the Class President right now!"

Kiana charged forward angrily. She didn't know why she was so mad, but she just felt annoyed seeing Shen Gonglin on top of Fu Hua. Did he copy this pose from her? And he's doing this to the Class President too, with Bronya watching? Isn't he afraid of corrupting the children?

"Shen Gonglin, get up... Hey, you're still not moving? Then I'll do it myself!"

He was still motionless even when she was right in front of him. Enraged, Kiana reached out to grab his collar. At this moment, Fu Hua finally reacted, hugging Shen Gonglin on top of her and standing up.

"Classmate Kiana, please wait. His condition is not optimistic right now."

Seeing the bloodstain on Fu Hua's chest, Kiana froze. Not optimistic? What happened?

Chapter 17: The Reason for the Faint

"So, you're saying that Fu Hua, you thought he was bullying Bronya, so you sparred with him, and then he fell on you by accident. As a result, because of the excessive stimulation from physical contact with the opposite sex, his nose bled this much, and finally, due to blood phobia and exhaustion, he fainted. Is my understanding correct?"

In the Headmaster's office, Theresa crossed her arms and sorted through the information she had received. She glanced at Shen Gonglin, who was sitting in his designated seat. The medical department had said he would have trouble waking up, yet he had managed to recover. Not only that, but he was able to spar with Fu Hua as soon as he woke up. He was truly an extraordinary child.

"Yes, the Headmaster's comprehension is excellent. That's exactly what happened."

Fu Hua nodded. She had already changed out of her blue training uniform, which had been stained by Shen Gonglin's nosebleed. She nodded at Theresa, confirming that this was indeed the case. He had bled from his nose due to the excessive stimulation from sudden contact with a woman, not for any other strange reason.

"Bronya objects. It should be due to a rupture of capillaries in the nasal cavity from hitting a hard object, not due to the stimulation of the opposite sex causing hormonal secretion and blood rushing to the head."

Unexpectedly, Bronya then offered another explanation. While she hadn't grasped the core of the issue, she had witnessed everything that happened between them, so she felt it was necessary to correct the Class President's mistake... The Class President was human too, and she could make mistakes.

"...Classmate Bronya, are you saying his nosebleed was caused by hitting a hard object? As the one who personally sparred with him, I believe I have the right to speak on this matter. It's clear that this boy's nosebleed was caused by overly intimate contact with the opposite sex... that is, me. I believe the Headmaster often sees such scenes in manga, no, in books. Just looking at his face, you can tell he's a pure and innocent child, so an overreaction due to such stimulation is understandable."

However, Fu Hua insisted on her own viewpoint. What else could she do? Admit that he hit her chest and got a nosebleed? That was definitely something Fu Hua couldn't openly admit. How hard would it have to be to make someone bleed from the nose? Therefore, Fu Hua was particularly firm in her conclusion: it was definitely due to excessive stimulation. It was logical to think that burying one's face in a woman's chest would cause a nosebleed.

This made sense.

Was that so?

Bronya tilted her head. Perhaps she had seen wrong. Since the Class President was so insistent, there must be a reason. She was right, after all, she was the one who sparred with Shen Gonglin. Maybe it was as the Class President said.

"Pure and innocent? Class President, that's where you're wrong. This guy is really bad. As soon as he woke up, he took advantage of me, and then he didn't even spare Mei. Don't be fooled by his good looks; this guy is actually petty. Be careful, Class President, if you hit him, he'll definitely hold a grudge."

Kiana, who had been lying on the table watching Mei wipe Shen Gonglin's face, immediately sat up straight upon hearing Fu Hua's evaluation of Shen Gonglin. The Class President couldn't be deceived by his face! This guy took advantage of her and Mei as soon as he woke up, then he touched Bronya's leg, and finally fell onto the Class President's chest. All of this must have been premeditated. This guy was simply a little pervert. She had really lost her mind to admire him so much before.

"Hold a grudge? Classmate Kiana, our battle didn't determine a winner. Although he eventually ran out of stamina, he held back against me more than once during the fight. The orange-red beam of light in the final move was also deliberately deflected by him. Aside from his physical condition, his combat power is not inferior to an ordinary A-rank Valkyrie."

Fu Hua shook her head and corrected Kiana's statement. Their battle had not determined a winner. She had a feeling that the combat she experienced was not Shen Gonglin's true strength, although she hadn't used her full strength either. Therefore, the two of them had yet to determine a winner.

"Huh? Is this guy really that strong? I feel like he's only a little bit stronger than me. Does that mean I'll soon become an A-rank Valkyrie too?"

Her focus was on a different point than most people, and Kiana inexplicably started to get excited. However, everyone else's attention was not on her. The girls turned their gaze to Shen Gonglin. Mei had cleaned the blood from his face. Perhaps it was due to excessive blood loss and exhaustion, but his usually porcelain-like face now had a sickly pallor. Would he remain unconscious like this?

"Oh, right. When he was unconscious, he said something. He told me to tell Classmate Mei that he still loves you... Classmate Mei, don't blush yet, maybe he misspoke. Lastly, he said he wants you to recharge him. Is this some kind of code between you two?"

After explaining the reason for Shen Gonglin's nosebleed, Fu Hua finally remembered what Shen Gonglin had said while he was unconscious. As soon as she said this, the girl with long, dark purple hair became the center of attention. Mei, whose name was suddenly called, was taken aback. Her large purple eyes were filled with confusion. How much did he like her? He was emphasizing this right before he fainted, like soldiers dying in trenches in movies. She hadn't interacted with him much, so why would he...?

Instantly, Mei's face turned red. She was already a shy young lady; how could she not panic when such a topic was brought up? At this moment, Kiana reacted first. What do you mean he still loves Mei? He probably meant the latter part.

"Recharge? Right, Mei, do you mean he wants you to recharge him like before? Did he use up all his electricity fighting with the Class President? Just like those electric toys, when they run out of power, they stop moving... Why are you all looking at me like that? What did I say wrong?"

Kiana felt she was very clever and her reasoning was sound. But why were the Class President, Auntie, and even Mei looking at her with such strange and complicated expressions? She should be telling the truth. Shen Gonglin must have run out of power and needed Mei to recharge him. As for still loving Mei, that must be nonsense he was spouting.

"Kiana... I'm heartbroken to see you like this. I also have a responsibility in this matter. If I had found you and kept you by my side earlier, this wouldn't have happened. It's not your fault, it's not your fault."

Theresa stood on her tiptoes and patted Kiana's head. This made Kiana even more confused. Was she too ignorant, or did they know too much? Why couldn't she understand what they were talking about at all?

Chapter 18: The Persistence of the Divine Land Tablet

"Recharge? Then let me try. What kind of battle would make him run out of power? Class President, why did you two fight?"

Mei took Shen Gonglin's hand, and a faint current was transmitted from Mei's body into Shen Gonglin's. Mei looked at Fu Hua curiously. Fu Hua wasn't someone who would provoke others. Was it Shen Gonglin who initiated the fight? This guy didn't seem as harmless as he appeared. He had only been apart from her for a short while and had already fought with the Class President, and now he was like this. He really was a handful.

"It was a misunderstanding. I was finished with my training and was heading back to the dorm when I passed by your training room and saw Shen Gonglin pinning Bronya against the wall. I thought he was bullying Bronya, so I intervened. Thinking back now, I was too impulsive."

Looking at the unconscious Shen Gonglin, a hint of apology flashed in Fu Hua's eyes. It seemed they were friends. Perhaps she had misjudged the situation at the time. If someone was truly being bullied, Bronya should have resisted. It started as a misunderstanding, and then Fu Hua wanted to spar with him. After all, it had been a long time since Fu Hua had used her true strength in this academy. Seeing someone with such astonishing learning ability, she couldn't resist for a moment.

Not only the Kaslana family's physical techniques, but he could also perform her Cun Xin Fist just by watching. Coupled with his electromagnetic abilities, Fu Hua was very curious about Shen Gonglin.

"Pinned against the wall? It definitely wasn't a misunderstanding! Bronya, tell me, did this guy bully you? He's especially perverted. He took advantage of both me and Mei. If you were bullied, just say so. We're all here, Auntie is here too, she'll definitely stand up for you."

Kiana didn't believe it was a misunderstanding at all. Bronya must have been taken advantage of by Shen Gonglin, just like her. When she and Mei were present, he dared to openly touch Bronya's leg. If they were alone, how could he let Bronya go? He must have lured Bronya to the training room and then tried to bully her when no one was around. It had to be like this. Her judgment of him was correct; he was a little pervert!

It hadn't been long, and he had not only touched her chest but also Mei's hand and stroked Bronya's leg, and he hadn't even spared Class President's small chest. It was confirmed; this guy was definitely a little pervert before he lost his memory.

"Kiana! What nonsense are you spouting? It was all a misunderstanding. If you hadn't acted rashly, why would he have bullied you?"

Mei's face turned red. What did she mean that she and Kiana had both been taken advantage of? It was clearly only Kiana. She had merely had her arm grabbed, while Kiana's chest had been grabbed. Such things couldn't be spoken of carelessly. Although they were good sisters, she didn't want to be included in such matters. She hadn't been taken advantage of at all!

"Bronya was not bullied. Bronya was just discussing who was more handsome with Shen Gonglin when the Class President burst in."

Floating in mid-air, Bronya arrived before Shen Gonglin. She bent over, carefully observing his face. His gray pupils seemed to bore into Shen Gonglin's face as if trying to pin his gaze there. His thin lips, thick eyelashes, and the tear mole at the corner of his eye… Shen Gonglin looked even better when he was asleep.

"Bronya, what are you doing?"

Mei pulled the unconscious Shen Gonglin closer to her, putting a little distance between him and Bronya. They were almost close enough to kiss. Mei leaned him against herself, carefully protecting him from falling. Electricity conducted from where their bodies touched into Shen Gonglin's. What was Bronya doing now? Was she trying to take advantage of Shen Gonglin because he had taken advantage of her?

"Bronya is merely confirming her previous conclusion. The word 'good-looking' does fit Shen Gonglin. 'Handsome' does not suit him… Bronya has a different opinion regarding the fight between Shen Gonglin and the Class President. Bronya believes he was jealous that the Class President was more handsome than him."

Lacking emotion, Bronya didn't realize how dangerous it was to be so close to Shen Gonglin. She glanced at Shen Gonglin, then at Fu Hua. This young girl was still dwelling on the matter.

…Come to think of it, it was quite possible.

Kiana and Mei suddenly found this reason very plausible. After thinking it over, this was the only reason that truly fit Shen Gonglin's character. He was indeed a petty person.

"Does he look good? Let me see, let me see… He really does look good. A boy this good-looking, he's even cuter than Kiana."

Theresa strode forward to stand before Shen Gonglin. Hearing their conversation, Theresa was also very curious about Shen Gonglin. The Headmaster reached out and poked his cheek. He shouldn't be very old, perhaps a little younger than Kiana, maybe around Bronya's age. He looked like a small animal when he slept, so cute. She really wanted to pet his head.

"Mmm… Auntie, that hairstyle of yours is dangerous…"

As the electricity in his body replenished, Shen Gonglin slowly woke up. The moment he opened his eyes, he saw a girl standing before him. Her sky-blue eyes and white hair looked somewhat similar to Kiana's, but her hairstyle made Shen Gonglin unconsciously blurt out those words. Looking at the white braid tied into a single strand falling down her chest, Shen Gonglin couldn't help but say it. For some reason, he just felt that hairstyle was extremely dangerous.

"Eh, is there something wrong with my hairstyle? …No, I'm not some 'Auntie.' Remember, you must call me Headmaster."

Suddenly being told something like that, Theresa touched her braid, very confused. She had been wearing this hairstyle for many years, and there was nothing strange about it. What was strange was him. Just as Kiana and the others had described, he was indeed a brat who liked to take advantage of girls. He hadn't even woken up yet and he was already trying to take advantage of her with his words, calling her 'Auntie.'

She was definitely not his Auntie.

"Headmaster? Where is this? Eh, it's you! I remember I bumped into your chest…"

Another unfamiliar person. Shen Gonglin struggled to sit up from Mei's embrace. Everyone he knew was here: Kiana, Mei, Bronya, and Fu Hua. The moment he saw Fu Hua, Shen Gonglin remembered. He had run out of power and collapsed onto her, unable to move. Then, due to his fear of blood, he had lost consciousness?

"You're awake. We didn't know each other before, but it was all a misunderstanding. Are you alright? To faint from anemia, you need to take care of yourself from now on."

Before Shen Gonglin could finish speaking, Fu Hua interjected. It was because of the blood and the stimulation from the opposite gender, not because her chest was too hard!

Chapter 19: The Majestic Headmaster

Anemia? Fainting?

Shen Gonglin looked at the gray-haired girl before him. Was this why he had fainted? It seemed so. The moment he saw this girl, Shen Gonglin felt a slight pain in his nose. Was this a Valkyrie? Truly worthy of being called a warrior. Although Shen Gonglin hadn't seen a Valkyrie fight, someone like Fu Hua, who even stuffed steel plates into her chest as protection, was undoubtedly a symbol of a battle-hardened warrior.

Those who wore flimsy clothes or even bikinis into battle were simply heretical. How could Valkyries fight the Honkai without a sturdy body and hard armor?

Although Shen Gonglin still didn't know what the so-called Honkai was.

"Oh, right, now that you mention it, I'm so hungry. Is there anything to eat… Oh, there are cookies here, let me have something to fill my stomach."

It was better that Fu Hua didn't mention it. The moment she talked about anemia and fainting, Shen Gonglin felt incredibly hungry, as if he hadn't eaten for months. He didn't treat himself as an outsider at all. Relying on his innate talent for foraging, Shen Gonglin opened Theresa's desk drawer and found hidden cookies. He was indeed starving. Shen Gonglin grabbed Mei with one hand, skillfully opened the cookie package with the other, and stuffed them into his mouth. He was so hungry.

"Stop eating! Those are my snacks… Hehe, it's nothing. This is something a cute student gave me. I actually don't eat them; I just keep them here. As the Headmaster, how could I possibly eat in my office?"

Seeing Shen Gonglin take her stash of food, Theresa's heart was about to break. Eating snacks and reading manga in her office was one of her greatest joys in life. However, in front of so many students and her niece, she had to maintain her dignity… Perhaps only she thought she still had dignity. In reality, none of them took this non-existent thing seriously.

"Mmm-hmm, Headmaster is invincible… Mei, I'm still hungry. Is there anything else to eat?"

Praising Theresa with no sincerity, Theresa still puffed out her chest proudly. Shen Gonglin wasn't bad. He was the only one willing to say such things. He seemed like an easy-to-get-along-with kid. Theresa had been worried that Shen Gonglin was a bad person before, after all, he had fired indiscriminately in the video, targeting both Himeko and Honkai Beasts. Now it seemed like it was just an accident.

"I'll make you something to eat later. After all, I've only been relying on nutrient solution for the past few months, so it's normal for you to be hungry… But can you let go of my hand? I can't cook for you like this."

Filled with the qualities of a good wife and mother, despite being a young girl, Mei had a full-fledged wife-like aura. She was usually responsible for meals in the dormitory. Shen Gonglin had just woken up and his body was surely weak, and he might also have anemia. In just this short while, Mei had already thought of what to make for him. But if he kept holding her hand, she couldn't cook. Besides, this was the Headmaster's office; even if she were to cook, they would have to wait until they got back to the dormitory.

"That won't do. I need to be close to you to recharge. I haven't recovered yet. It was because of insufficient power that I collapsed during the fight earlier. Otherwise, I would have definitely won. I haven't fully charged yet. Don't look at me like this, my legs are still weak."

Shen Gonglin refused with righteous indignation. In reality, he was completely making it up. His body's electricity was already enough to support him to move freely. Mei was like an incredibly pure, large charging bank. The current in this girl's body was like an endless supply. No matter how much Shen Gonglin absorbed from her, she didn't react much. He could easily charge himself. But of course, he couldn't say that. How could he pass up such a legitimate opportunity to hold a girl's hand?

Although Mei seemed to be a lesbian, it didn't affect Shen Gonglin's desire to take advantage of her. It was just holding hands; Shen Gonglin had already made concessions.

"Is that so? Then, Headmaster, if it's alright, we'll head back to the dormitory. Shen Gonglin and the Class President's matter was just a misunderstanding. He has just woken up, and I want to make him something to eat to supplement his nutrition. Is that okay?"

Since he said so, Mei didn't dwell on the hand-holding issue. Instead, the girl proactively grabbed Shen Gonglin's hand, preventing him from exerting himself. The girl's actions deeply pricked Shen Gonglin's conscience. What a good girl. Was it really okay to deceive her like this…

Just kidding, of course it was okay. If he didn't deceive such a kind girl, would he wait for others to deceive her? Besides, he didn't have any conscience to begin with. That thing, like his integrity, was an obstacle to human progress. Someone as excellent as Shen Gonglin would have eliminated that thing long ago.

"Yes, that's fine too. Health is the most important thing. Then Mei, you guys go back first. Fu Hua, you stay behind. We still need to discuss the damage to the training room."

Theresa nodded. Although she was the smallest, her status in St. Freya Academy was the highest. She had also met Shen Gonglin and had a basic impression of him. Overall, Theresa's impression of him was not bad, except for the fact that he had eaten her treasured snacks without permission, which was a minor issue. Nothing else concerned them. Everything else could wait until his body fully recovered.

"Then Theresa, I'll be going now. Can I borrow this to take a look? The cover looks quite interesting."

Struggling to stand up from the chair, Shen Gonglin acted like a critically ill patient leaning on Mei. But even so, he didn't forget to put the remaining half-bag of cookies into Kiana's pocket to take with him. Kiana, who was covered in cookie crumbs, was about to get angry but was drawn to the manga in Shen Gonglin's hand. Hohom Adventure. Why would Auntie have this in her office?

And why did this guy shove cookies into her pocket so naturally? Was she supposed to hold them for him? Why didn't he put them in his own pocket?

"Eh, that's mine… I confiscated it from a student. Honestly, children nowadays secretly read manga during class. If you want to read it, just take it. It's just taking up space here… Take it, hurry up and take it."

This time, Theresa's heart was truly bleeding. Was this the legendary brat? He came to her office and it was like he was raiding it. Not only did he eat her snacks, but he also took her books. The key was that she couldn't say anything. Could she say that the book was hers and she had to read it herself?

Didn't the Headmaster want any dignity?

Chapter 20: Judgment of Shen Gonglin

"Headmaster, are you alright?"

After Shen Gonglin and the others left, Fu Hua kindly patted Theresa, who was squatting on the ground, trembling uncontrollably while clutching her chest. Ever since Shen Gonglin and the others had left, Theresa had become like this. The usual Headmaster was very energetic. What was going on now? A sense of sadness emanated from her, as if she had just learned of Bishop Otto's unexpected death.

"No, I'm fine… I just felt like squatting. I'm perfectly fine. Fu Hua, recount the entire process of your fight with Shen Gonglin to me again. I need to record it and send it to headquarters. This is Grandpa's order. Please be as objective as possible."

Forcing herself not to cry, heartbroken over her manga and her snacks, Theresa endured it. Although she desperately wanted to go back to her dormitory and cry to vent, her duty as Headmaster forced her to brace herself and handle the task her grandfather had assigned. When she brought Shen Gonglin back to St. Freya, he had instructed her to compile all the events concerning Shen Gonglin into data and send it to him. Now that he had fought with Fu Hua, asking Fu Hua was the most appropriate course of action.

"Yes, just like we discussed. I haven't been hiding anything. Headmaster, are you really alright? Leave the intelligence gathering to me. Why don't you go back and rest first?"

Theresa's condition was truly worrying. As a good student, Fu Hua felt it was her responsibility and necessity to help the Headmaster deal with this issue. She felt that if the Headmaster pushed herself any further, she would truly burst into tears.

"...Alright then, I'll go back and rest. Fu Hua, you can write it in my office. I'll cry for a bit... I'll be back later."

Theresa sniffled. She had completely overturned her previous judgment of Shen Gonglin. He wasn't a good child at all. Compared to him, Kiana was much less troublesome. She felt so sad, she needed to drink some bitter melon juice. She hopped twice in front of the coat rack, realizing that with her height, it was too difficult to take off the headscarf. Theresa dejectedly walked out. A nun's habit was still a nun's habit even without a headscarf. So be it.

"Shen Gonglin, male. Estimated age around fifteen. Physical fitness rating C, combat nerves B, reaction speed A, learning ability S. Overall combat ability comparable to an excellent A-rank Valkyrie. Suspected to possess some form of electricity manipulation ability. Lethal force capabilities are unknown due to insufficient information. Can perfectly replicate hand-to-hand combat techniques through visual observation, but power will be reduced to a corresponding degree due to physical limitations. Suffers from hemophobia, fears pain..."

Sitting in the chair Shen Gonglin had previously occupied, Fu Hua tapped her chin, seriously calculating Shen Gonglin's various abilities. She wrote down her assessment of Shen Gonglin in the file. Why would Otto want information on Shen Gonglin? That man should be indifferent to such matters.

This school is really big. It looks so interesting. I heard Bronya say before that the school was built on an artificial island, so this Schicksal organization is really rich... On the way back to the dorms with Mei, Shen Gonglin finally had time to observe St. Freya Academy. He felt that it wasn't like an institution for training warriors, but more like some kind of aristocratic young ladies' private academy. It's amazing.

"Kiana, give me cookies. By the way, what does this 'fighting the Honkai' even mean? I've been hearing you all talk about it. If it's some kind of battle, are you girls going to handle it?"

If you don't understand, you should ask. I'm essentially a visitor from another world right now. Since there are natives around, of course, I need to gather information. Shen Gonglin opened his mouth towards Kiana beside him. This attendant has no foresight at all. She doesn't even know to replenish his cookies when he's finished eating them. Minus points.

"What else? Let me tell you, St. Freya is a school specifically for training Valkyries. We're amazing. There are male warriors who fight the Honkai, like my stinky old man. It's just that he's lost right now, which makes it difficult for me, his daughter... As for the Honkai, they're some Suicide Squads with very pale skin, and also small monsters that are white and purple and sometimes fly. Yeah, that's about it... Wait a minute, why am I feeding you? And get off Mei's back!"

Finally, she found someone more ignorant than herself. Hearing Shen Gonglin's question, Kiana quickly swallowed the cookie in her mouth. The girl explained while casually handing the cookie in her hand to Shen Gonglin's mouth. Only when Shen Gonglin crunched on the cookie did she realize. Why was she feeding Shen Gonglin like a maid? And when did he climb onto Mei's back? She herself never received such treatment. No, Kiana was so envious and jealous right now!

"I think you're just bored, so consider it payment for me letting you eat my cookies. I'm not even complaining about you eating my cookies, so why are you making such a fuss? Besides, this young master is physically weak right now, and it's too troublesome to have you support me while walking. If you feel sorry for Mei, then you carry me. I don't mind either way."

Without any hint of gentleness, Shen Gonglin tested Mei as soon as they went out. The girl didn't refuse. Shen Gonglin, whose steps were indeed a bit unsteady, half-heartedly climbed onto Mei's back. After all, he was a patient. A little bit of acting cute was acceptable. Seeing Kiana's envious, jealous, and hateful expression made Shen Gonglin feel a surge of secret delight.

Perhaps the me before losing my memory was a very wicked person.