Chapter 71

"What? I've been very good to you too. Don't forget who took care of you when you were unconscious. Shen Gonglin Jingu should thank me properly."

Kiana was in high spirits during the battle, or rather, fighting alongside Shen Gonglin made her very happy. This feeling was similar to fighting with Mei... no, it was even more special than fighting with Mei. If fighting with Mei Shen Gonglin was like gaining the power of a hundred and one. With naturally restless blood flowing through her veins, Kiana felt incredibly exhilarated in this battle.

"You're still spouting nonsense. You call that taking care of me? Bronya already told me that all you did during that time was skip class to read comics and eat snacks while lying on my hospital bed. You even stole my blanket when I was cold, and you kicked me while you were asleep. I feel like half of the reason I was in a coma for so long was because of you. Are you reminding me now so I can get revenge quickly?"

With a snap of her fingers, Shen Gonglin summoned a black ribbon of iron sand from the city ruins. It resembled a high-speed meat grinder, unstoppable by either Honkai Beast or Suicide Squad. This battle was unlike any sparring match in St. Freya. Shen Gonglin could now unleash her full power. Even without the angel's possession, Shen Gonglin still possessed considerable fighting strength.

"What? That bastard Bronya actually dared to expose my secrets? But you can't blame me for this. Back then, Shen Gonglin was unconscious, and I was so bored that I could only lie in bed and read comics. Besides, what's wrong with covering myself with a blanket when I'm asleep? If I don't, I'll catch a cold. If I get sick, will Mei take care of me or you? So I'm doing this for your own good."

Kiana opened her mouth and launched into a series of unreasonable arguments. This girl can make a fuss even when she has no reason.

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Chapter 283 I Was Wrong

Well, these little gadgets shouldn't have much of an impact on a well-prepared Valkyrie squad, right? Or is it because they're just too powerful?

That makes sense. After all, I'm an officially certified S-class. It would be a waste of my talents to carry out a mission like this, where Kiana and the others experiment with the armor's functions. So, it's okay for me to slack off a little.

"Hello, I'd like this. How much does it cost?"

The battle continued. The ice cream vendor, hiding under the rubble, trembled. The sudden Honkai left ordinary people like them with no choice but to await their fate. Just then, a clear voice rang out in front of the vendor, who was crouching with his head in his hands. The vendor looked up in fear. In the blinding sunlight, the figure in front of him seemed to be plated with a golden light, just like an angel.

But what is this angel saying?

"Hello, how much does this cost?"

Although the place was badly damaged, thankfully the ice cream machine was still intact. Shen Gonglin pointed to the machine over there. After fighting for so long, he needed to replenish his energy. With Kiana, that stamina idiot, holding him up, Shen Gonglin quietly started to slack off. While searching for and rescuing people, he discovered something that interested him. After a hard day's work, Master Rin needed to eat.

"Five, fifty yuan..."

Stunned, the stall owner realized that thinking the child was an angel must have been a mistake. When Shen Gonglin asked him again, he gave a somewhat dazed price. Could someone explain what was going on? There was still an explosion going on over there, and why was this child suddenly coming to buy ice cream? Why was he being forced to work at a time like this?

"Fifty yuan... that's acceptable. Please, uncle, could you make one for me? But I only have forty yuan left. Could you please help me?"

Shen Gonglin rummaged through his pockets. He had left in a hurry, and he never carried money with him. He had only found this much money on the street. After the Honkai, the whole city was in chaos, so it was normal for people to lose their money. It was a pity that Shen Gonglin only found this much. He wondered if anyone would sell it to him. If not... he would just have to act cute.

This guy has never had any integrity. As he spoke, he blinked and looked pitifully at the stall owner, saying, "Just sell one to the child, the child really wants to eat it."

"Ah, okay, okay... I'll make it for you right now..."

It has to be said that Shen Gonglin's appearance is indeed very deceptive. Just looking at his pitiful appearance, it's hard for a normal person to bear it, as if not taking care of him would be a huge sin. The stall owner nodded blankly. At this moment, he seemed to have forgotten what kind of environment he was in. The machine started, and an ice cream quickly appeared in Shen Gonglin's hand. He looked at the dessert in his hand with satisfaction. It was perfect.

"Guest, guest, you'd better be careful. Why don't you stay here and wait for rescue?"

Looking at the banknotes in his hand, the ice cream vendor felt completely bewildered and his head was spinning. What was going on? Before he could figure it out, he saw Shen Gonglin preparing to turn and leave. It was not safe outside at all right now, and he would definitely be in danger if he went out. The kind vendor quickly said to Shen Gonglin that although it was not safe for him here either, it was safer for the two of them to be together than for him to wander around outside alone.

"Oh, you mean the rescue team? They've indeed arrived. To be honest, I am..."

Licking his ice cream with satisfaction, Shen Gonglin cupped his cheeks, enjoying the icy sensation that chilled him to the bone. Just as he was speaking, a huge shadow suddenly loomed over the area. The stall owner's eyes widened from shock to despair. That pinkish-white Honkai Beast wielding a long spear was his nightmare. In the end, he couldn't escape it. Was he going to be killed by this thing? Not only himself, but also this boy. They were both doomed!

"Neko... Charm!"

However, at that moment, a lively female voice suddenly rang out, and a golden streak of light rushed over from nowhere. A golden cat claw appeared in mid-air, and its powerful force sent the Honkai Beast flying far away. To the complete astonishment of the stall owner, a girl in a white bodysuit delivered a flying kick that sent the terrifying creature flying. As she moved through the air, she opened her mouth and bit off the ice cream ball in the hand of the person in front of her. What, what on earth is going on?

"Kiana! You bastard, that was what I was saving for last!"

Clenching the coin tightly in her hand, Shen Gonglin angrily let out a useless roar at Kiana. This girl is simply inhuman! Shen Gonglin is the kind of person who likes to save the best food for last, and that scoop of ice cream was her favorite, but this inhuman creature had snatched it away. Was she too nice to her? This girl has no respect for her at all now.

"So cold! So cold! Hey, what do you mean by this? I just saved you! If it weren't for me, you would have been skewered like lamb by that big guy. I saved your life and all I get is a bite of your ice cream. You're the one who got the better deal!"

Kiana Honkai Beast far away, clutching her cheeks with both hands, her face contorted in pain. The icy headache was truly unbearable, but stealing food from Shen Gonglin was incredibly satisfying. So, the young lady Kiana was experiencing both pain and pleasure. Shen Gonglin was actually enjoying himself while she was fighting; how could Kiana let him have his fun alone?

"Who needs your help? If I hadn't reacted quickly, you would have been blasted through by my Railgun. Seriously... Uncle, could you give me another scoop of ice cream? She'll pay for it."

Completely focused on her ice cream, Shen Gonglin turned to the vendor and pleaded, "With Kiana here, I don't have to worry about money. She's richer than me now, so I can leave the money to her."

"Oh... okay, I'll do it now... wait! Guests, who exactly are you people?"

The stall owner, who was about to make another one for Shen Gonglin without realizing it for a moment, finally realized the problem. Who exactly are this boy and that girl? How could they be ordinary people with the power to fight those kinds of creatures?

"Huh? Us? Didn't I say we're the rescue team?"

Chapter 284

"It's so cold... Shen Gonglin, why are you making me do everything by myself without moving? Do you know how tiring it is for me? It's supposed to be a task for two people, but you've left it all to me. I'm telling you, this won't do. I'm going to tell Himeko when we get back."

Clutching her head, she finally calmed down. She felt that taking that bite of ice cream was harder than fighting a Honkai Beast. But the thought of making Shen Gonglin unhappy made Kiana happy. It was normal to pay a little for it. The girl looked at Shen Gonglin with great dissatisfaction. This guy only worked for a short while and then handed everything over to her, claiming it was to evacuate the crowd. In her opinion, he was just slacking off.

"Kiana, you need to understand that we are a team, so if you do it, it's the same as me doing it, so there's nothing to worry about... By the way, are you sure it's not based on individual kills but on the team? I was just asking."

Having pointed out the rescue route to the ice cream vendor, Shen Gonglin and Kiana managed to clear a relatively safe path. While fighting the Honkai, they were also carrying out rescue operations. After the vendor left, the ice cream machine remained. Shen Gonglin was currently making his own ice cream. Hearing Kiana's dissatisfied words, he earnestly explained to the silly deer that it wasn't that he was too lazy to fight, but such a good opportunity should naturally be left for Kiana.

I'm a top-tier S-rank, how can I just make a move like this? It's better to give this opportunity to train newcomers to Kiana.

"Tsk, you're full of twisted logic. I'm not talking to you anymore. Let's keep going and meet up with Mei... This is the right way! You, I've already told you to stick with me. I don't want to have to go out and look for you during the battle."

Seeing Shen Gonglin wander off course again, Kiana covered her head and pulled him back. Now she really felt that she was much more reliable than Shen Gonglin. This guy was a hopeless directionally challenged person, but he didn't seem to realize it at all. Kiana had really gone through a lot of trouble along the way. The girl was afraid that if she wasn't careful, Shen Gonglin would disappear again. His level of directionality had reached the heavens. Even though she had clearly said that this was the way, he could still go in the opposite direction. Sometimes Kiana even wondered if he was doing it on purpose.

"Tsk, I just wanted to see if there were any people over there who needed help... What's with that look? Don't think I don't know the way. Besides, Himeko didn't tell us to meet up with Mei. You're just looking for Mei on your own. I feel like the feng shui over there is bad. We should go this way."

Even when Kiana grabbed the back of her neck, Shen Gonglin didn't abandon her dignity. Kiana's gaze, as if she were looking at someone with no sense of direction, made Shen Gonglin's heart ache. He had his own plans; he wasn't someone with no sense of direction at all.

"Shen Gonglin, I'm the captain, you have to listen to me. You just need to behave yourself. I said I'm going to find Mei, so I'm going to find Mei. You better listen to me. Besides, I have a feeling something has happened to Mei. Let's go, let's go."

Kiana naturally assumed the role of captain, since everyone knew who was more reliable between her and Shen Gonglin. While carrying Shen Gonglin, Kiana looked around for something. When she saw something in the ruins, her eyes lit up. This was it! With this, they could prevent Shen Gonglin, who was terrible with directions, from getting lost and wandering off. "Let's go find Mei together, "Kiana thought. She hadn't seen Mei for several hours and was starting to miss her.

"Really? But I think I'm the vice-captain of the Fifth Squad... I feel like you're lying to me... Hey, what are you doing? What are you doing with that rope?!"

She clearly remembered that she should be the vice-captain of the Fifth Squad. Himeko had used this position to lure her into joining the Fifth Squad. But why did Kiana say that she was her captain? Shen Gonglin tried to reason with Kiana, but the girl suddenly started running around her. Then Shen Gonglin found herself tied up like a silkworm. What was going on?

Is she planning to tie herself up and give herself to Mei or to the Honkai?

"What are you yelling about? Be quiet so I can keep you from running away. Besides, you weren't planning on fighting anyway, so it's fine if you're tied up. Don't worry, I'll protect you."

Kiana secured the ropes around Shen Gonglin tightly. Fighting while keeping an eye on Shen Gonglin getting lost was too much of a worry, so this was the best solution. Kiana also wrapped the rope around herself, ensuring she was completely safe. This wouldn't interfere with the battle or prevent Shen Gonglin from wandering off. Shen Gonglin's personality was like a cat, but her behavior was like a husky, so Kiana couldn't feel at ease without this.

A cat raised by a husky—this is probably the most fitting description of Shen Gonglin.

"I'm warning you, you'd better let go right now. You're making me feel really bad. I hope you won't be so ungrateful."

Shen Gonglin tried to pull the rope, but it wouldn't budge. This girl was serious; she tied it up so meticulously that Shen Gonglin really couldn't break free with her strength. More importantly, tied up like this, Shen Gonglin couldn't even eat. No one could guess what Kiana was thinking.

"Hey, relax. Look, this way you're holding my hand, so you don't have any problem with it, right? I read in a book that boys all want to hold girls' hands like this, so Shen Gonglin, I'm doing this for your own good."

It's hard to imagine that Kiana can use her brain, and with such remarkable effectiveness. At least, Shen Gonglin's eyes lit up when she heard her say that. Yes, Kiana really knows how to play. Putting aside what book she was reading, it's true that the situation she described does exist. Running around with a girl in the middle of the battlefield... it doesn't seem so unacceptable.

"Right, so there's absolutely nothing wrong with this, Shen Gonglin, let's go."

Shen Gonglin, that silly deer, is so easy to fool. I was so stupid to think he was so clever. Did he think he was leading me?

Actually, it was me holding his hand!

And so, Kiana dragged Shen Gonglin along like a mad dog, and it remains to be seen who was leading whom.

Chapter 285 Unmanned Warships

I wonder how Kiana is doing... With Shen Gonglin by her side, she should... no, something must have happened. Can those two handle it? Kiana is quite strong, and Shen Gonglin is an S-rank, but why can't I feel at ease?

On another battlefield, a flash of cold light appeared, and a sharp katana smoothly sliced through the body of Honkai Beast. The katana wasn't long, but it was sharp enough. Mei gripped the hilt in her backhand and ruthlessly tossed the Honkai Beast's body aside. Mei in battle was not as gentle as usual. The cold blade added a touch of ruthlessness to this battlefield Valkyrie. However, although Mei was cold on the surface, inside and out... she was still that housekeeper.

The more she thought about it, the more worried she became. However, she didn't know where Shen Gonglin and Kiana were. So the Valkyrie's blade grew sharper and sharper. If she could resolve this quickly, she should be able to go back and reunite with them. If she knew better, she would have suggested that she team up with Shen Gonglin. If she had teamed up with Kiana, something bad would definitely have happened.

Furthermore, it's not safe for Shen Gonglin and Kiana to be together, after all, that girl has a criminal record. What if she tries something again this time? A lone man and a lone woman, it would be too easy for her to make a move on Shen Gonglin.

Mei was thinking this way, never imagined that she was also this kind of person. In terms of past records, she and Kiana were exactly the same.

In short, it's so annoying. It's all the fault of these Honkai Beasts. If it weren't for them, I could be making lunch for Shen Gonglin at the academy!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She twirled her katana in her hand. The armor she wore, which was designed to enhance close combat, greatly improved Mei's close-quarters melee abilities. The girl, who had been practicing swordsmanship since childhood, brought out all the skills she had learned in actual combat. She tried to use only sword techniques as much as possible. If she used lightning power, she always felt that the one inside her might come out at any moment. If that one came out, Mei would lose control of the situation.

Maybe after seeing Shen Gonglin, she won't be able to resist pinning him against the wall and kissing him. That guy definitely won't resist. Shen Gonglin has always adopted a policy of non-resistance when faced with this kind of problem. That guy is very bad. He just wants to wait for the girl to take the initiative. On the surface, he seems loud and boisterous, but in fact, he is a bottom. Mei has known this for a long time.

"Area cleared, Major Himeko. Where should I go next? There shouldn't be any remaining Honkai Beast or Suicide Squad in area B2 now... Wait, what's this?!"

Mei sheathed her Mei and connected to the communication device, awaiting further instructions. Just as the girl looked around, she found herself enveloped in a shadow. Startled, she looked up and wondered what was happening and what this thing was. When did such a thing appear in the sky?

"Teacher Himeko, Mei- neechan is doing well. As for Kiana... she and Shen Gonglin haven't communicated yet, but judging from the coordinates and the Honkai energy reaction, they're clearing things according to plan. Bronya thinks Kiana forgot to report the mission progress. The drone unit's mission is also progressing smoothly. Requesting the next operational order."

In the air, on the Hyperion, Bronya stared intently at the data flashing on the screen in front of her. The girl was not only skilled in combat, but she was also adept at information gathering like this. That was why Himeko had Bronya serve as backup support; after all, having her around would save her a lot of trouble.

"Continue with the original plan. Also, if there's nothing else, call Kiana and tell her to keep a close eye on Shen Gonglin so he doesn't get lost. Fu Hua texted me saying to pay special attention to him... I think Fu Hua has really changed. Now she's acting like a guardian. Shen Gonglin is clearly a big kid already. If she's still so concerned about him, it's not good for his growth. Bronya, don't you think so?"

Having delegated the tasks to her subordinates, Himeko, in the command room, rubbed her neck and lay on the sofa like a salted fish who had lost all dreams. She couldn't help it; she wanted to get out and stretch her limbs, but as the commander, sitting in the command center was her job. When it was time to be serious, Himeko was very serious. After hearing Bronya's report, Himeko put down her phone. Fu Hua was truly worried about Shen Gonglin. It was hard to imagine that Fu Hua's personality would become like this. She couldn't let her guard down too much. Although Fu Hua had small breasts and an unlikable personality, she was beautiful. As long as she was a woman, she couldn't let her guard down.

"Bronya feels that you all spoil Shen Gonglin ... Bronya suddenly feels guilty because Bronya feels that she also spoils Shen Gonglin a little, so Bronya has decided to stop spoiling him."

For once, the emotionless girl showed a troubled expression. This was her conclusion: it seemed that everyone except Kiana spoiled Shen Gonglin to some extent, including herself. Bronya wouldn't let anyone else bite her leg, not even for treatment. But why did she agree to it with Shen Gonglin? Even with Bronya's intelligence, she couldn't figure it out. So she concluded that she spoiled Shen Gonglin. But that wasn't good. If she spoiled Shen Gonglin, he would eventually become a useless person.

"Hahahaha, I never thought Bronya would have a day like this. Don't worry, don't worry, this is a normal girl's emotion. You don't need to worry so much. Now let's focus on the battlefield below."

As expected of Shen Gonglin, Bronya has become like this under his influence. Himeko's opinion of Shen Gonglin has improved even more. Himeko shook her head and focused her attention on commanding the battle. It seems that everything is going according to plan. With the help of the drone force, this Honkai should be under control. It seems that the third-generation combat mechs have indeed greatly improved their combat power. After all, it's the two of them. Their combat power cannot be compared with that of ordinary students.

"Hmm... wait a minute, there's Honkai energy reaction, and the direction of the reaction... is down there! Teacher Himeko, there's an unidentified flying object approaching over Canghai City, and the Honkai energy reaction above is very strong. Teacher Himeko, Bronya requests permission to act."

The girl stood up and looked at Himeko. Right now, Shen Gonglin and the others were all fighting, and the only one who could be of help was herself.

"Unidentified flying object? Bronya, what exactly is going on? Can we scan it to find out what it is?"

Bronya's report made Himeko restless. The Valkyrie had been lying around doing nothing, immediately rushed to the screen. The red alert indicated the urgency of the situation. An unidentified flying object with a strong Honkai energy reaction. Himeko felt a sense of unease. What could this be? Was it dangerous?

"Bronya has already tried, but neither infrared nor radar can detect the specific situation. They can only detect that it is an unidentified flying object that looks like a warship, and there is no biological activity of humans on it. In other words, there is no sign of human activity on that unidentified flying object."

Before Himeko issued the order, Bronya had already used various means to detect the unidentified flying object's reaction. Surprisingly, there were no signs of human activity on it. It was quite inconceivable that such a large warship would be unmanned. More importantly, Bronya did not even detect any signs of any power source running on it. In other words, it was an unmanned floating warship.

Moreover, there is a city beneath this warship!

"Unmanned warship... Bronya, are you ready?"

After a brief moment of thought, Himeko made a decision. At this point, Bronya and herself were the only operational personnel left on the Hyperion, and she was in full charge of the mission. It was too late to request other support. In this emergency, she knew what to do. As a qualified commander, Himeko understood what decision to make in this situation.

"Bronya, you are ready and waiting."

With the help of Heavy-duty Rabbit, the girl in military uniform floated in the air, looking at Himeko. Her gray pupils were as calm as a still lake. Bronya was no stranger to missions. Before joining Schicksal, missions were Bronya's reason for being. And now... missions were for a better tomorrow.

"Bronya, let's go. You board the warship first. After the battlefield below is cleared, I will send Mei and Kiana to provide support. Remember to keep in touch. Also, safety first."

Without further hesitation, Himeko nodded to Bronya promptly turned around. She had already set the target for the landing pod beforehand. However, as she floated out of the command room, the girl stopped and did not look back at Himeko. Nevertheless, Bronya's emotionless voice rang out.

"Captain Himeko..."

"Hmm? What's wrong, Bronya? Is there anything else?"

Seeing Bronya stop, Himeko assumed that Bronya had something important to say. After all, this girl was always decisive and efficient, and it was rare for her to hesitate like this. Was there something particularly important?

"If... if Shen Gonglin also goes to provide support, let Kiana take care of him. The Class President said that Shen Gonglin is very afraid of heights, and he will definitely be scared if he goes up rashly, so we have to tell Kiana to be careful... No, let's leave it to Mei. Kiana is not very good at it."

Despite her hesitation, Bronya had to speak up. She gave Himeko some very worried instructions, while the girl also hoped that Shen Gonglin would come to the rescue. However, this guy was afraid of heights, and he must be terrified after Kiana took him down. If she were to put him on such a tall warship again, Kiana couldn't take him. It would be better to leave him with Mei. Compared to Kiana, she was definitely more reliable.

"...I understand. I will give specific instructions if the situation allows. Bronya, you can go with peace of mind."

It's really speechless. It seems that people spoil Shen Gonglin regardless of age. Whether they're older or younger than him, they all like to pamper him like this. Although I don't really have the right to judge others, it seems that Kiana is the only one who's slightly better. That stupid girl is so cruel to Shen Gonglin. Let them be the ones to spoil him, and let Kiana be the villain.

After all, it's only when there are bad people that their goodness is highlighted.

The thought inexplicably popped into her head, Himeko nodded helplessly. She knew Bronya wouldn't feel comfortable carrying out the mission without her giving her an answer. Although it seemed like setting a flag for Bronya, Himeko still said it. Everyone knew that Shen Gonglin was afraid of heights, but this was a problem that had to be overcome. Valkyrie were supposed to be able to fight on land, sea, and air. No, as a dignified S-rank, how could she have such an obvious weakness?

The fact that a man has infiltrated the Valkyrie squad, and that he is a top-tier S-class rank, is already enough to elicit astonishing criticism.

"Yes, Major Himeko, Bronya has departed."

Without hesitation, the girl headed straight for the landing module. Without Bronya's help, Himeko could no longer be a couch potato. Sitting in the command room, she transmitted the images below to herself and reported the current situation to the Far East Branch. What was going on with this mysterious warship? She had a feeling that it was up to no good.

"Major Himeko, the B2 area has been cleared of the Honkai, but an unidentified warship has been spotted in the airspace above the B2 area. Its significance is currently unknown. Requesting further instructions. Also, I have a feeling that this warship is falling."

Not long after Bronya set off, Mei's urgent communication reached Himeko. The girl's voice was filled with undisguised panic. If this warship were to fall, the problems it would cause would be immeasurable. There were still millions of survivors in this city. Not only was there the problem of Honkai, but now there was this thing hanging in the sky. This problem had to be solved as soon as possible!

"Yes, we already know the situation. Bronya has already landed. Now that you've cleared the enemies in your area, Mei, go and support Bronya. We haven't figured out the problems on that warship yet. Mei, remember, be careful."

After assigning Mei tasks, the situation on that warship was unclear, so it was impossible to send Bronya up alone. It wasn't clear whether it was Mei; after Kiana and Shen Gonglin cleared the area, the two of them would have to go up as well.

I thought this was just a normal mission to clear the Honkai, but I didn't expect such a problem to occur. But it's not a big deal. Life is full of surprises. With the Fifth Squad here, everything will be fine!

Chapter 286 The Honkai Emperor