Chapter 79
As if sensing Mei's thoughts, Kiana suddenly blurted out, "Shen Gonglin is indeed very strong, but her infuriatingly sharp mind is also quite impressive, so whether it's good or bad is hard to say." After a sigh, Kiana joined the fray, only to be told by Kiana that she had no brains...
Mei hesitated, as if to say something, but this was already an insult.
Chapter 306 Let's Make a Deal
Once the three were together, the battle subtly shifted. Kiana relentlessly pursued Bronya, while Shen Gonglin and Mei took turns attacking Bronya with a small katana. After Bronya dodged Shen Gonglin's downward slash, Rin casually tossed the katana into the air. Mei, understanding the situation, caught the hilt and continued her attack on Bronya. If it weren't for the fog obscuring the view, Bronya would probably have already been defeated. This wouldn't work; they had to switch attack modes.
Calmly considering the situation on the battlefield, Bronya suddenly controlled the Heavy-duty Rabbit to raise its black mechanical claw as the three charged forward once again. A dazzling light shone from the Heavy-duty Rabbit's hand. Bronya had placed a lot of tactical equipment on the Heavy-duty Rabbit, and flashbangs were one of them.
Therefore, the Solar Flare has always been considered a divine skill.
A dazzling light burst forth before the three of them. Caught off Shen Gonglin and the others were completely blinded. Kiana and Mei were alright, but Shen Gonglin was truly blinded. He had vampire blood, which gave him exceptional eyesight, allowing him to see even in the dark. And since he was at the forefront, the blinding light caused him to go completely blind, leaving him unable to see anything!
"Target locked, combat targets increased to three, use Global Annihilation, deploy alert field."
Using the time gained from the flashbang, Bronya retreated and dodged the three's attack. After calculating the data, she immediately switched to attack mode. Red light flashed in the girl's eyes, and the Heavy-duty Rabbit beside her also activated its suppression mode. The Heavy-duty Rabbit mech spread out in all directions, and the electromagnetic pulses it released formed a suppressive zone. No one could easily leave this area, which was also a slaughter zone.
Countless floating cannons appeared around them, and the entire locked area became a target for indiscriminate bombardment. No matter how hard the three of them tried, they could not dodge. The reason it was called "all-area" was to reflect this indiscriminate nature.
"My eyes, my eyes! It hurts so much."
Shen Gonglin knelt down, covering her eyes. She hadn't expected Bronya to have this move. It was so fast that Shen Gonglin didn't even have time to close her eyes. Mei and Kiana next to her were also in bad shape. Kiana barely opened her eyes, tears streaming down her face and obscuring her vision. Just as she was about to do something, the girl found that she couldn't even move. Mei noticed the floating cannons flashing with death rays all around her. This situation was not safe.
"Shen Gonglin, Kiana, hide behind me... no, you two, get down right now."
Without even thinking, Mei's first instinct was to protect Kiana and Shen Gonglin with her own body. However, the relentless attacks from all sides left her with no way to think of a suitable solution. All she could do was have them lie down and shield them with her own body, hoping to protect them.
"No, Mei, let me... move my body!"
Within the Confinement Field, even moving a finger is difficult, let alone creating any reliable defense. Yet Kiana and Mei both want to protect each other. This Yuri... Alas, it's a pity they can't have children; they still have to rely on their own help.
"Alright, alright, you two stop acting on TV and move closer to me... Never mind, I'll come over to you wherever you are."
Although he still couldn't see, it didn't stop Shen Gonglin from pinpointing their locations by sound. The Confinement Field was essentially an electromagnetic pulse, and Shen Gonglin was extremely familiar with Electromagnetic Force. Although Mei also had the ability to manipulate Electromagnetic Force, the girl clearly wasn't very skilled at using them. After adjusting his electromagnetic frequency, Shen Gonglin regained his mobility. The melodramatic scene that Kiana and Mei were putting on... to be honest, Shen Gonglin often saw it in TV dramas, and he quite liked it.
"I'm here... Hey! Shen Gonglin, your hand, do you want me to chop off your cat paws? Let go of me!"
Kiana gritted her teeth and spoke, then the girl felt something grab her chest. Kiana struggled to open her eyes and saw that Shen Gonglin's hand was accurately pinching her chest. This guy is still trying to take advantage of her. Is he even human?
"Sorry, I can't see it. Besides, why are you so agitated? When you forcibly kissed me back then, I didn't say anything. It was just a slight, accidental touch. It's not like I lost a piece of flesh. At worst, I'll let you grab Mei to make up for it... But you have to let me grab it twice first. Two times for one, okay?"
Shen Gonglin's eyesight hasn't recovered yet, but that doesn't affect his genius for business. Although Kiana feels amazing to touch, Mei are undoubtedly bigger. For Shen Gonglin, size is everything. As someone Onee-san complex, this is the truth!
"Hmm... Switching between the two options is such a difficult choice. I really want to switch, but I don't want to switch either... It's so hard to decide."
Shen Gonglin's suggestion clearly touched Kiana's heart. This was a difficult choice. Trading the two seemed like a loss, but it was Mei very precious treasure in the world. If she could touch her... And Shen Gonglin didn't seem to be at a disadvantage either. It was so difficult. This was really difficult. No one could understand it.
"Don't get so worked up about this! Kiana, don't start thinking about it seriously. And Shen Gonglin, this is my own problem, you don't need to plan it out here. You two, be serious!"
Mei, standing nearby, was exasperated. These two idiots were actually thinking about this kind of thing! Kiana even said that Shen Gonglin had no brains, but she acted like she did. Did these two idiots even understand the situation? If it weren't for the critical moment, she would have liked to stab them a few times. This was too infuriating! These two were really birds of a feather... But could they please not drag her into this?
But... on the other hand, the deal between Shen Gonglin and Kiana was to touch Kiana twice in exchange for one of her own touch. Doesn't that mean that in Shen Gonglin's eyes, she has a slightly higher value? Thinking about it that way...
I seem to be a little happy.
Chapter 307
Serious? Mei is already being this serious, so why is she saying she's not serious? Could it be that she means to switch every three hits? Well, Kiana wouldn't be that low-class then. Three hits would be Bronya or the headmistress, and four hits would of course be the incomparably noble Class President Master.
His mind was constantly wandering. Shen Gonglin was basically never serious. Even in this critical situation, he could still get distracted. While thinking about this, Shen Gonglin pulled Mei and Kiana to his side. Even though he couldn't see, he could sense the situation around him. His skin even felt a faint stinging sensation. He had to find a way to protect these two little ones.
"Variable Wing System, activated."
Shen Gonglin gave the command, two huge pink and white wings extended from his back. Every time he transformed into his Angel Form, his clothes would burst open. He would have to buy new clothes when he returned to St. Freya, which would cost a lot of money. He wondered if he could get reimbursed for it.
As Shen Gonglin gained a deeper understanding, he discovered that his transformation did not require a full-body change. If it were a full-body change, the burden on his body would be too great. Each transformation of Shen Gonglin required a huge amount of physical strength. However, if it was a partial transformation, like now where he only summoned his wings, it would be much better. With his current physical condition, he should be able to handle it.
As the enormous wings extended, Kiana and Mei felt a sudden darkness before their eyes. The wings closed, completely enveloping the three of them. The seemingly soft feathers transformed into a solid barrier. This thing should be able to withstand Bronya's missile barrage, right? Actually, Shen Gonglin has never really liked this kind of passive defense, but now Kiana and Mei are both immobilized by the Confinement Field and can only passively take hits here. Hopefully, they won't get their feathers dirty.
The moment the wings closed, the surrounding floating cannons also completed their charging. The crimson floating cannons shot out beams of light. The three people under the wings felt a strong tremor. Fortunately, these wings were not made of flesh and blood, otherwise the pain alone would have killed Shen Gonglin. She wondered how long the bombardment would last and whether Shen Gonglin could withstand it.
"How are you? Shen Gonglin, are you alright?"
Mei rubbed her eyes, ignoring her own discomfort, and quickly asked Shen Gonglin for help. They were currently under Shen Gonglin's protection, and just by listening to the noise outside, they knew how strong the firepower was. Even the most skilled fighters couldn't possibly dodge such dense fire, but everything depended on Shen Gonglin, and Mei really couldn't bear to do it.
"Something's wrong, only Mei and hug from Mei can comfort me."
Shen Gonglin blinked and seized the opportunity to act coquettishly towards Mei. Among the Valkyrie Trio, he was the most lusting after Mei's body. This guy was always thinking about taking advantage of girls. However, Shen Gonglin was mostly just talking. If a girl really made an attack, he would definitely back down first.
"Okay, it seems there's nothing wrong. Kiana, how are you? Are you hurt anywhere?"
Mei didn't take Shen Gonglin's words to heart at all. The fact that this guy was still in the mood to joke proved that he could handle the current situation. She should check on everyone's condition first. After a battle like that with Bronya, it was impossible for them to be completely unharmed. Mei herself had several abrasions on her arms.
"I'm fine... Ouch, that hurts... It's nothing, it's just a minor injury, it'll be fine in no time."
Kiana sat on the ground, clutching her ankle, and gave Mei a forced smile. This stubborn girl didn't want others to worry about her at a time like this, but her injury couldn't be hidden. When Bronya attacked her earlier, she was cut on the ankle by shrapnel from a shell. Her combat suit had to sacrifice defense to ensure mobility, or rather, all of Schicksal's combat suits were like this. Whether they were practical or not was a matter of time, but looking good was a matter of a lifetime.
"Kiana, please don't push yourself... Shen Gonglin, are you really alright? What should we do now? Communication with Major Himeko is also cut off. Bronya is like this, do you have any ideas?"
Mei took out a handkerchief and bandaged Kiana's ankle. Then, she turned her attention to Shen Gonglin Mei. She herself was injured in her right hand and could no longer wield a sword, making it difficult for her to launch any decent attacks. Kiana was in the same situation. It seemed that only Shen Gonglin was uninjured. However, Rin Jingu's stamina... Although Shen Gonglin Mei didn't say it, Mei knew perfectly well how much Shen Gonglin was capable of. This was already an overload for him.
"Who said I'm fine? My mouth ulcers are really painful... Mei, don't look at me like that. I just saw that the atmosphere is a bit tense right now, so I was just trying to ease the tension. As for solutions, as I just said, I have a comprehensive action plan for Bronya's situation, and I just need your help, Mei."
Shen Gonglin opened his mouth, wanting to show his mouth ulcers, but Mei's cold gaze made him awkwardly close his mouth. In this respect, Mei wasn't as considerate as the Class President. If it were the Class President, she would probably buy him watermelon frost. For Shen Gonglin, a hot-blooded boy, mouth ulcers were already a habit. He felt that if he joked around again, Mei might really beat him up. So, he should deal with Bronya's problem first.
"Need my help? Shen Gonglin, please don't hesitate to ask if there's anything I can do to help."
There really is something she can do to help. If it can be of any use, Mei certainly won't refuse. However, she couldn't think of anything she could do to help Shen Gonglin, especially in her current state, where she can't even hold a knife.
"It's nothing, just helping me charge my phone."
Shen Gonglin reached out and took the girl's small hand. He had run out of electricity, but Mei seemed to have an endless supply. Shen Gonglin was extremely envious of her; it was like a AA battery meeting a nuclear power plant.
"Charge?"
Before the girl could even feel shy, she was caught in a dilemma as the current flowed from her body to Shen Gonglin's. She knew she could charge Shen Gonglin, but what was the point of charging Bronya Shen Gonglin Shen Gonglin Electromagnetic Force? But subduing Bronya without harming her was no easy task.
Chapter 308 The Instinct to Bully Young Girls
"Okay, just watch me do it. Split personality isn't a disease, a little shock will fix it. I'm good at this."
With her power fully restored, Mei and she were truly a perfect match. The girl's internal energy seemed inexhaustible. Shen Gonglin was so envious. When would she be able to have such freely available energy? Perhaps she could reach Level 5... although she really didn't know what Level 5 was like.
The Confinement Field gradually disappeared, and the missile roar outside the wings was also nearing its end. Under the protection of the Variable Wing System, Shen Gonglin and the other two were not harmed. It seems that the missile attack could not penetrate the seemingly soft wings. Now Shen Gonglin is safe. Bronya is nothing. She has been arrogant for so long. It's time to teach her a lesson.
Shen Gonglin has absolutely no mercy when it comes to lolis.
Bronya's wings suddenly unfurled, creating a gust of wind that caused her to sway violently in mid-air, like a kite in a storm. With the help of her Heavy-duty Rabbit, Bronya regained her footing. Her crimson eyes calmly gazed down without uttering a word. The target was still below; the previous attack had failed. Now, the second plan would be activated... Wait! Only two targets remained. The greatest threat was gone!
As the smoke cleared, only Mei and Kiana remained on the floor. The figure that had been designated as the highest threat target had vanished without a trace, and the radar had failed to detect him. Bronya sensed something was amiss, but just as she was about to control Heavy-duty Rabbit to protect herself, a barely perceptible breeze quietly blew up. This... was up there!
With her wings gone, Shen Gonglin launched a surprise attack on Bronya from the rooftop. The electromagnetic field flickering around her body blocked Bronya's radar detection. Of course, the power of this electricity had more than just that function; Shen Gonglin's comprehensive awakening plan all depended on it. What she needed to do now was to get close to Bronya.
"Breath of Rin, Total Concentration, First Form, Rocket Headbutt!"
Bronya's brain must have been disturbed. Of course, brain problems should be solved with brains. Shen Gonglin is particularly good at using his brain, whether it's physics or other areas, he's very good at it. He spouted nonsense, and under the influence of gravity, Shen Gonglin slammed into Bronya's head. The sound made Kiana's teeth ache. Is this the method Shen Gonglin came up with? Just knock Bronya unconscious?
Of course not.
Bronya was slammed into the ground from mid-air. Shen Gonglin winced in pain, but now was not the time to be in pain. This headbutt was clearly not enough to deal with Bronya. Of course, he didn't intend to finish Bronya off so easily. Wouldn't that make him seem low-class? Shen Gonglin had a backup plan.
The headbutt clearly hadn't caused Bronya much damage; her forehead was red, but the expressionless loli girl silently prepared to continue her attack. At that moment, Shen Gonglin moved, reaching out to press Bronya's head back together. He then activated his ability: a head problem could be solved with Bio-electricity. Using his Electromagnetic Force control, Shen Gonglin felt he could easily do it; it was just that Shen Gonglin electricity...
Mei is here, she can replenish mana anytime.
Electricity surged into Bronya's head, causing her red pupils to tremble for a moment. Shen Gonglin, on the other hand, only felt a blur before her eyes. When she regained her senses, she found everything around her had changed. Blue and purple formed the world's color scheme, and fragmented, Rubik's Cube-like and aurora-like objects filled the entire world. This was...
Where is it?
Isn't he just giving Bronya a headbutt?
"You've been hitting Sister Bronya on the head until now, it looks like it really hurts."
Just as Shen Gonglin was marveling at everything around him, a timid voice suddenly rang out in front of him. Shen Gonglin quickly snapped back to reality, but the girl in front of him made him frown. With short black hair tinged with blue and blue eyes, the girl looked as cute as a doll. When she saw Shen Gonglin looking directly at her, she shrank back like a frightened rabbit. But the fact that she had nowhere to retreat only made her more embarrassed. Shen Gonglin hadn't even said a word yet, and she seemed about to cry.
Yeah, that's really fun.
Don't expect Shen Gonglin to have a normal reaction. No one except himself thinks he's normal. At St. Freya, he only met girls with strong personalities. If Kiana others bullied him, they would definitely fight back in their own way. But this girl in front of him is different. She seems to exude an aura of being easy to bully. She has the textbook-perfect girl-next-door vibe. Sometimes, this "ordinary" personality is actually extremely "extraordinary" in Shen Gonglin's eyes.
"You're the culprit who caused Bronya's chuunibyou transformation! I can tell you're no good at first glance, so give me your life now!"
When in doubt, go all in. Although the situation is a bit unclear, there is no doubt that this girl is the root of everything. Isn't that what the story says? She should be like a final boss. Once we defeat her, Bronya should be able to return to normal. What else is there to say? Shen Gonglin is thinking of going home for dinner after she finishes fighting.
Don't expect that the girl's delicate appearance will evoke any pity from Shen Gonglin. That element is simply not in his composition. No matter how cute a girl is, he's the kind of person who would throw a flying headbutt or kick her head without any scruples. Not to mention that the girl standing in front of him is someone who looks easy to bully.
It would be an injustice not to teach them a lesson. Some things are ingrained in our genes and won't be forgotten just because of amnesia. That's what we call instinct.
Shen Gonglin suddenly lunged at the girl, who was terrified and jumped back. She had been in this seemingly illusory space for a long time and finally met someone. Seele wanted to have a proper talk with him, but the communication didn't seem to be so easy. This person didn't seem to listen to her at all. Sister Bronya, how do you usually get along with this person?
After spending just a short time together, Seele already felt a bit overwhelmed.
Chapter 309 Girl's Graffiti
"Please, please wait a minute, Sister Bronya's chuunibyou turn... no, what does chuunibyou mean? Sister Bronya's current situation has nothing to do with Seele, please stop and let Seele explain properly."
The girl kept backing away from Shen Gonglin, having lost count of how long she had been alone. Now that she could finally talk to someone, why was she encountering this situation? According to the fragments that showed he came in, he should know Sister Bronya, but how did Sister Bronya communicate with him? Seele had no idea.
"Enough talk. Let me catch you first. Stop hiding. You Trojan Horse program, my goal is to eliminate you. Stay put!"
Shen Gonglin has figured out everything. Without a doubt, this should be Bronya's brain. She used her electromagnetic abilities to invade her brain and help her clean up the Trojan Horse program. The girl in front of her is definitely the virus. She guesses that as long as she kills her, Bronya will return to normal. What kind of strange things are in this girl's head? It's really a headache.
Shen Gonglin struggled to maintain his balance. Gravity seemed erratic in this space, while the girl before him moved as if on flat ground. This was why Shen Gonglin hadn't been able to catch her for so long. However, it wasn't a big problem. Shen Gonglin was rapidly adapting to the environment, so it wasn't a major issue for him.
"Trojan Horse program! No one has ever said that to Seele before... You, don't come any closer, or Seele will attack. Please listen to me quietly, it's not what you think."
Hearing what Shen Gonglin said, the girl almost burst into tears. Being gentle by nature, she really did cry. Seeing Shen Gonglin approach, she stepped back again. This person knew Sister Bronya, and she absolutely could not hurt him... But that was just her own thought. If it were another version of herself, she couldn't guarantee it.
If it were another version of myself, I probably would have sliced this very handsome guy into pieces.
"Then I'd like to hear what you, this virus, have to say. Hurry up, I charge by the minute."
After trying for a long time without success, Shen Gonglin stopped, feeling somewhat discouraged. He realized that the girl was much more familiar with this strange space than he was. It would be difficult to catch her without using some tricks. He could also listen to what she had to say and then tease her.
"Charging by the minute is so expensive. Virus... Seele is not a virus. Seele is Seele, Sister Bronya's sister. She's not some strange thing."
Seele, whose address had been changed, felt even more like crying. The girl held back her tears as she explained her identity to Shen Gonglin. She hadn't seen anyone in so long, so why was the first person she met like this? Were all the people outside like this now? She felt that Sister Bronya must be having a hard time out there too.
"Bronya's sister? Don't try to fool me. Do you think I'd believe you just because you say so? I could say I'm Bronya's lover, are you scared?"
Shen Gonglin scoffed at this. How could someone as smart as him be so easily fooled? Being skeptical of everything is a basic principle that an adult should have. Shen Gonglin always considered himself an intellectual hero. Look at his brain, it's probably worth five Kiana.
"Love affair... So that means you're Sister Bronya? Hello brother-in-law, I'm Seele Vollerei, Sister Bronya's sister, which means I'm your sister too."
The girl stared at Ye Ye in shock. She didn't doubt that Shen Gonglin nonsense. Naïve and innocent, she actually believed Shen Gonglin's words. Sister Bronya already had a boyfriend. She really didn't know how long she had been here.
"Object... How long ago was that word? And don't try to get close to me. Tell me quickly, where is this place? How did I end up here? Is this your doing?"
For some malicious reason, Shen Gonglin didn't correct the question. Instead, he quietly approached the girl while questioning her. He clearly remembered that he was just arguing with Bronya a moment ago, so how did he suddenly end up in this strange place? And there was a girl of unknown origin in front of him. Everything was full of doubts, and Shen Gonglin was very suspicious.
"Sister... brother-in-law, I really am Sister Bronya's sister. If you don't believe me... look at this, look at this, you can believe me now."
Feeling rather uncomfortable with the title, especially since the boy in front of her looked even younger than herself, the girl explained her identity to Shen Gonglin with a sense of helplessness. It seemed like the initiative was always in the boy's hands. As if she had come up with a good idea, the girl quickly took out a notebook from her person, flipped it open, and handed it to Shen Gonglin. This should prove her identity, right?
"What is this? The composition is messy, the brushstrokes are childish, it looks like doodles... Who did this?!"
Looking at the girl's open notebook, Shen Gonglin subconsciously offered his own interpretation of the drawings. He seemed to have some special skills in drawing, and he couldn't help but comment on this doodle. The one with twin tails that was drawn better than the other characters should be Bronya, and the girl next to her must be her. As for the others, there are several more.
"Yes, I'm sorry, Seele isn't very good at drawing, she hasn't improved much at all... This is Mother Cocolia, this is Annie... Hey, don't turn the page like that, you can't look!"
Shen Gonglin's comment made Seele blush. It really was just a doodle. It was embarrassing to have someone see such a clumsy drawing. Just as she was about to explain to Shen Gonglin who the people in the drawing were, she found that he was flipping through the pages. That was Seele's diary! There were many things in it that shouldn't be seen by others. How could he just flip through it like that? Is this what a brat is like?
"I'm going to kill all these people... Ugh, I haven't finished reading yet, what's that next part? Let me see."
Before she could finish reading, the notebook was snatched away by the girl. This behavior made Shen Gonglin particularly unhappy. Watching the girl jump back like a little rabbit, Shen Gonglin was speechless. Why was she so afraid of her?
"No, no... Let's talk about Sister Bronya first. From the fragment of the scene you came in, I saw that Sister Bronya seems to have encountered some trouble."
She quickly hid the notebook again, and the timid girl took the initiative to start a conversation, saying that they needed to solve Sister Bronya's problem first.
Chapter 310 Realm
Fragments of footage? What nonsense is this person spouting again? Shen Gonglin squinted at the girl in front of her. Although the girl appeared weak and frail, as if she could be pushed over at any moment, Shen Gonglin couldn't help but feel wary of her. And what was this strange place? How did she get here?
That's really strange.
"Bronya has just lost her mind, I can handle her problems. The question now is, why am I here, and how did you bring me here?"
Rin wasn't worried about Bronya's problems. In fact, she had an extraordinary level of self-confidence, though no one knew where that inexplicable confidence came from. Shen Gonglin didn't treat Bronya's problems as any real challenge, as if nothing could possibly stump her, except for her fear of heights.