Chapter 82

"What? Am I bothering you here?"

She looked away from the book, and saw that the Class President red-rimmed glasses were staring directly at Shen Gonglin. It must be an illusion; she couldn't see anything in Fu Hua's eyes at all. Maybe she was being a little too sensitive.

"No, it's just that you, Class President, really don't need to stay here with me. There's nothing to do tonight, and I'm not seriously injured. You know, all my abilities are based on my physical strength, so I'm just a little tired this time. I don't need anyone to take care of me at all. You might as well go home and sleep instead of staying here. There's an assessment coming up soon, Class President, you should get some rest too."

Rin Shen Gonglin really wasn't used to having someone around. With Fu Hua here, he couldn't sleep and didn't want to stay up all night. If the Class President were to lie in bed with him, chatting and playing, Shen Gonglin would wholeheartedly agree. After all, the Class President was perfect except for being a little flat-chested. But that was something that was destined to be impossible. This was Fu Hua, not Kiana. She would never do such a thing.

If it were Kiana... without Shen Gonglin saying anything, she would climb into bed on her own because she wanted to lie down comfortably. After all, standing is not as good as sitting, and sitting is not as good as lying down. In this respect, Shen Gonglin and Kiana are actually quite in agreement.

"So, you're saying I'm uncomfortable here and a bit superfluous, so you want me to leave?"

"This is really not normal," the Class President said, closing her book and standing up. Shen Gonglin was completely bewildered. When had she ever said such a thing? She was right; the Class President was indeed acting strangely. How could she normally say something like that? Had she gone mad from practicing too much? What's wrong with the Class President?

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"Um... that's not what I meant. It's just that there's only one bed here, and I don't need anyone to take care of me right now, so there's no Class President in you staying here, you might as well go back and get some rest."

Shen Gonglin was absolutely telling the truth. Although the ward was large, it was still just a single room, and there was only one bed. If Fu Hua wanted to stay here, she would have to stay on the sofa. Shen Gonglin, who cared about girls, couldn't just stand by and watch Fu Hua make do like that. So, it was better to let her go back.

This guy who cares about girls never even considered letting Fu Hua come up and sleep with him. After all, in Shen Gonglin's eyes, this bed belongs to him alone. This guy is not just petty; he not only likes to eat alone, but he's also afraid of others taking his bed. Chatting is fine, but actually spending the night in the same bed...

Shen Gonglin felt cramped.

"It's okay. With my constitution, not sleeping for a day won't have any effect."

Even after Shen Gonglin said those words, the Class President seemed not to understand the meaning behind them. Did this guy really want her to leave? Besides, there was a bed. Shen Gonglin was petite, and even with her bed, it would be more than enough. Didn't he have any intention of inviting her at all?

Even though I know I wouldn't agree to his invitation, it's my own business whether I agree or not. But the fact that he didn't even say anything is another matter. Is this guy pretending to be stupid or is he really not smart enough...? No, why am I thinking about this kind of thing? This isn't like me at all.

Fu Hua felt something was definitely wrong with her. She tapped her forehead with two fingers, trying to calm her chaotic mind, but it didn't seem to work. She had hardly experienced any mental problems since Fu Hua started cultivating her Mindful Essence, but that guy Shen Gonglin, always managed to disturb her peace of mind.

Or perhaps, his own Mindful Essence hasn't actually reached its full potential? And Shen Gonglin is precisely the bottleneck in his mental breakthrough; does he need Jingu Rin's help in his cultivation?

His mind was a mess. If it were Kiana or Mei, would Shen Gonglin invite them to stay? Probably. After all, Mei Shen Gonglin was unconscious. In other words, he was actually closer to Mei and the others than to himself.

Various thoughts swirled in Fu Hua's mind. Even she had no experience with this kind of thing. Looking at the Class President whose expression kept changing, Shen Gonglin could only blink and quietly put on an innocent and harmless look. This Class President was probably possessed by a demon. She shouldn't say anything more. What if she killed her randomly if something went wrong? Given her current condition, she really wouldn't be able to do anything if she wanted to kill someone randomly.

"Then, let's do as you say, Class President."

She'd already said all that, so Shen Gonglin had nothing more to say. This Class President insisted on spending the night with her... Hadn't she considered what she'd do if she suddenly felt like having sex in the middle of the night? Artoria didn't understand people, and neither did the Class President ... Wait a minute? Who was Artoria again? An old acquaintance of hers?

"It's settled then. I'll go check on Bronya first, and I'll stay here tonight."

Unable to explain her feelings, Fu Hua decided to go out for some fresh air. She made up an excuse and left Shen Gonglin's hospital room. After walking out the door, the gray-haired Valkyrie leaned against the wall and let out a long sigh. What was wrong with her? Why did she become like this?

"Alvit, you wait here for a moment. Remember not to wander around. Leave the finding of the doctor to me."

In a secluded corner of the medical department, a beautiful young woman dressed as a maid stood under a tree, instructing her subordinates. Normally, someone of their status should inform Theresa before arriving at St. Freya, but if others knew what they were planning to do, it would inevitably be revealed. If they found out she was there to take a fool who had overdosed on birth control pills to the doctor... it would be a disgrace to the entire Immortal Blade team. Therefore, both Rita and Alvit planned to proceed cautiously. Rita was undoubtedly more skilled, so the Immortal Blade duo decided to send Rita ahead to scout ahead, and Alvit would go after everything was arranged.

After all, Alvit is a beautiful young woman. What if the two of them went there and were given a clinical consultation by a bunch of old scholars? In that case, Alvit would really be socially dead.

"Vice-Captain, everything is now in your hands."

Alvit nodded repeatedly to Rita, deeply moved. The vice-captain was so kind to her; not only had she traveled so far to bring her to the doctor, but she was also so considerate. Although she had paid for everything herself, Alvit still very touched. Compared to her, the captain was practically inhuman. Her current predicament was entirely due to the captain forcing so many birth control pills on her. The vice-captain was truly a good person...

Even if she really wanted to cheat on the captain, she would pretend not to know, right? Good luck, vice-captain.

"Okay, stay here carefully and make sure no one sees you. Wait for my message."

Rita nodded to Alvit. After helping Alvit resolve this matter today, she could go see Shen Gonglin tomorrow. She wondered what his expression would be when he saw her again. Just thinking about it made Rita smile involuntarily. Even though they hadn't been apart for very long, why did she miss him so much? It felt different from when she missed Lady Theresa. But then again, a personal maid should stay by her master's side, right?

With these thoughts in mind, Rita walked gracefully into the medical department. The medical department was very quiet at night. Looking at the map in front of her, Rita walked straight to the office of the drug developer who said "Don't worry about it for a week, just relax." Speaking of which, this drug is indeed very powerful. Should she ask the developer to give her a little bit? She always felt that she might have a chance to use it in the future.

After all, it's always good to be prepared and plan ahead. As a qualified maid, it's only natural to do this.

Chapter 320 Fragments of Memory

"Third floor... this should be it. Excuse me, may I go in?"

Rita walked to the doctor's office and gently knocked on the closed door. After knocking, the maid waited quietly with her hands folded in front of her, but there was no response from inside. The maid hadn't heard any sound from within. According to the duty roster, the doctor should be on duty, but this situation was...

"Is he not here? Sorry to bother you, I'll go in."

Rita said softly, gently turning the doorknob and pushing open the unlocked door. The doctor was transferred from headquarters to St. Freya, and immediately became the attending physician with his own office. He had the ability to independently develop drugs, but his brain... well, he's a genius, but he uses it in a rather special way. Just look at Shen Gonglin; everything about him is special.

"She's really not here... It seems like Alvit is beyond saving."

The office was empty. Rita could only sigh softly as she returned empty-handed. Now she could only go back and tell Alvit that she hoped Alvitt could hold on... Speaking of which, she should be alright, right? She's been taking the medicine for so long and hasn't had any problems. The symptoms she mentioned are probably just psychological. She should be fine... right?

Rita was about to return when she stopped in her tracks as her eyes inadvertently swept across the table. The photo on the medical record... it looked so familiar. She felt like she had seen it somewhere before. This... wasn't this Shen Gonglin?

With long golden hair and purple eyes, Rita recognized who it was at a glance, even though it looked like a woman. The maid immediately put everything else aside. How could Shen Gonglin become like this? And why did she have a medical record? Was she injured somewhere?

Rita immediately picked up the medical record and breathed a sigh of relief after reading what was written on it. She was just exhausted and needed to rest properly. This was great! In such a short time, Rita had imagined several terminal illnesses. It was so good that she was alright. Let's take another look... Hmm, it's a private room on the fifth floor. Now that she knew about this, how could she not go and check on her? Although Shen Gonglin was nominally an S-rank fighter, in this maid's heart, she still needed her to take care of her personally.

See, he was hospitalized while I was away. Speaking of which, he's a member of the Immortal Blade team. As the vice-captain of the Immortal Blade, what's so strange about me visiting a team member?

Obviously not.

Without a second thought, the maid turned and strolled out of the office toward Shen Gonglin's hospital room. She hadn't expected to get news of Shen Gonglin here; what a pleasant surprise... Speaking of which, what was she originally here for?

Forget it, if I can't remember, I won't think about it. Anyway, it's definitely not as important as this matter. I'll think about it later. The maid walked gracefully with her long legs. Since Shen Gonglin is already in the hospital, I, as her personal maid, should take care of her personally. That's the code of conduct for a maid. Before this matter, everything else can be put aside.

The Class President is definitely acting strange. I should give her a proper check-up. This kind of brain problem needs to be treated as soon as possible. How did she suddenly become so odd...? Isn't it because she's on her period? As a girl, it's normal for her emotions to be a bit off at times like this. I don't think I even knew about the Class President's period?

He talks like he knows all about other girls' lives. This guy is notoriously heartless; how could he possibly remember something like this? He immediately attributed Fu Hua's strange attitude to this reason. Girls are really strong; they lose blood every month. If there's a next life, Shen Gonglin has actually thought about whether she should try being a girl. She'll definitely give it a try and see if drinking more hot water really helps.

That's just a casual remark. If she really had to choose, Shen Gonglin would still prefer to be a boy. She always feels that if she were a girl, there would be a lot of girls chasing after her and trying to kill her.

After Fu Hua left the ward, Shen Gonglin had been idly lost in thought. He had originally planned to play games all night, but now he realized that the game console he had secretly brought was gone. It was probably taken by that idiot Kiana. So Shen Gonglin could only let his mind wander aimlessly. He lay on the bed, staring at the clock on the wall with his eyes wide open. His deep purple eyes quietly turned into a bright green color. When he was bored, he would find someone to chat with. Fortunately, there was someone who had always been with him.

I have a feeling that someone has been with me before, but it can't be this angel lady. Who could it be? I think her name is...

Icarus, do you remember anything from my past?

Having established communication with the angel, Shen Gonglin asked the question in a daze. There were simply too many things about herself that she didn't understand. In the past, Shen Gonglin had shown no concern at all, but this time, her return journey from the Sea of Quantum had piqued her interest once again. And now, the only way to uncover the truth was through Icarus. This angel must have been with her before, and she was the only one who could seek a breakthrough.

[My memory bank is damaged; Icarus doesn't remember... falling from the sky.]

As expected, the angel in her mind gave her the same answer as Shen Gonglin. Like herself, her mind seemed to have some problems. Of course, this didn't mean that Shen Gonglin thought she had a problem with her mind. She thought she was very smart. After the angel gave this answer, Shen Gonglin was completely at a loss. She was an amnesiac like herself. The only thing she knew was that she fell from the sky, so relying on her was obviously not very reliable. She had to figure this out herself.

With her pupils returning to deep purple, Shen Gonglin began to seriously consider this question. She possessed the ability to control electromagnetism, could use angel possession, and had some vampire abilities. In addition, there was a mysterious and uncontrollable power called "boundary" in the Sea of Quantum... This was completely baffling. These strange abilities were impossible to categorize. Who exactly was she before?

[The more fragments you collect, the more you'll understand your past memories...]

While Shen Gonglin was pondering, the Universal Angel was also thinking. Suddenly, she blurted out a sentence that startled Shen Gonglin: "Fragment?"

What is this thing?

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[Um, what are memory fragments?]

If you don't understand, you should ask. The Universal Angel in her head seems to be a natural airhead. Shen Gonglin's pupils turned emerald green again. To establish a connection with her, she had to try using the Universal Angel's power. Each use consumed Shen Gonglin's stamina. Although this time it wasn't for combat, Shen Gonglin still felt tired. The stamina she had recovered earlier was slowly being depleted again. It was because her current physical condition was too poor.

Otherwise, just changing the color of her eyes would make her tired, and Shen Gonglin isn't that weak.

[It is composed of the master's power, and the Universal Angel Armor is one of them.]

Icarus remembered this question very clearly. Shen Gonglin's power mainly came from this source. After finding the Universal Angel Armor, he could use his own power, and I could use Shen Gonglin's body as a medium to fight for him. As long as all the power fragments are found, he should be able to regain his memories... maybe.

This is truly the treatment of a protagonist! Is this her main quest? Finding fragments of power and all that? Just thinking about it is exciting! Shen Gonglin is starting to get restless. Without a doubt, this is the treatment a protagonist should receive. Power scattered and then retrieved... Shen Gonglin loves this kind of thing. If every power is as powerful as the strategic Universal Angel, then wouldn't Shen Gonglin be considered invincible?

Whether he's invincible or not doesn't matter. What Shen Gonglin enjoys is the process. He's been aimlessly playing around with girls all this time, but now he's finally found his goal. His ideal is the stars and the sea! It seems like he's finally motivated again. He's decided that his main quest from now on will be to find the power fragments, and his side quest will be to earn money to pay off Rita and Durandal's debts. A person needs to have goals, right?

"Icarus, what are the characteristics of the power fragments you mentioned? For example, are they glittering gold or stone fragments with strange patterns? I need a target before I start searching."

The physical exertion had left Shen Gonglin slightly out of breath, but his eyes were shining brightly. This guy was the type who was willing to devote all his energy to pursuing anything he was interested in. His physical strength, which he had recovered earlier, was completely depleted, but his spirit was full of energy. Finally, he had the opportunity to explore his own situation. The possession by the Universal Angel could bring him such powerful strength, but what about the other fragments of power? Shen Gonglin was really looking forward to it.

[Women's clothing.]

The voice in her mind gave the answer, but the smile on Shen Gonglin's face slowly froze. Had she misheard? What was Icarus saying? How could her power fragment be something like this?

Women's clothing refers to clothes worn by girls; the master's power fragments are essentially girls' clothing.

As if worried that Shen Gonglin hadn't understood, Icarus explained the matter to Shen Gonglin in detail. While he remembered other things vaguely, Icarus knew this matter perfectly well, as if it were engraved in his mind. There was no doubt about it; this was the very thing that constituted Shen Gonglin's power.

This main quest... I'm afraid I accepted the wrong one?

All her previous ambitions seemed fake. Shen Gonglin immediately wanted to abandon the main quest and go back home to get married. Wasn't Mei- neechan better? Himeko would do too. If all else failed, there was always Kiana. Although that girl was a bit slow, her IQ was high enough that she could probably handle the situation. Why bother with the main quest? She should just marry either of them and live a life of leisure and idleness. Shen Gonglin couldn't imagine how she was supposed to complete that damn main quest. Was she destined to become a cross-dresser?

This won't do. Shen Gonglin. He's the moral backbone of the Jingu family. How could he possibly do something like this!

With this decision in mind, Shen Gonglin's eyes returned to their original color. He decided to bury this matter deep in his heart. At the same time, he also began to have deep doubts about his past self. Was he a pervert who often wore women's clothing?

The thought of this possibility almost made Shen Gonglin cry. She already looked very much like a girl, and now if she liked to wear girls' clothes... Could she actually be a girl? The thought terrified Shen Gonglin. No, she had to make sure. She was definitely a boy.

Look how scared this child is, he's almost developing gender dysphoria.

With all her might, she threw off the covers. Even such an easy action was a test for Shen Gonglin, whose stamina was practically zero. But some things had to be done no matter what. At this moment, even her pants were a barrier. If she didn't break through that barrier... Shen Gonglin couldn't feel at ease. She must be a man!

Heh... I knew it! I knew it was right. No matter what kind of person I was before, now, there's absolutely no problem.

With her head down, Shen Gonglin had a relieved smile on her face. However, at that moment, the closed door of the ward was pushed open from the outside, and a very familiar voice rang out at the same time.

"Lord Jingu, I heard you were hospitalized... I'm sorry to bother you, I'll come in later."

Upon learning of Shen Gonglin's hospital room, Rita couldn't contain her excitement. Always adhering to maid etiquette, Miss Rita ran up the stairs to Shen Gonglin's room. After tidying herself up for a while, she regained her elegant demeanor, took a deep breath, and pushed open the door. To her surprise, this was the scene that greeted her. At this moment, the maid's composure and elegance played their due role. Despite the turmoil in her heart, Rita remained calm on the outside. She took a half step back without changing her expression and closed the door for Shen Gonglin.

After all, Shen Gonglin is a boy, and boys of this age are naturally interested in these kinds of things. What she needs to do now is pretend she doesn't know anything... No, for a qualified maid, assisting her master in solving problems is the most important thing to do. That means she should go in now... Thinking of this, the maid's fair face suddenly flushed red. There is such a saying.

"Rita... you, come in here for a moment."

The maid leaned against the wall, her heart pounding. The sounds coming from inside made her clench her fists instinctively. This was supposed to be the way things were going to unfold...

Chapter 322 The Bishop Is Caught in the Crossfire

In the brightly lit ward of St. Freya Medical Department, all was silent. Although there were two people inside, it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The two strongest S-ranks in the Schicksal were completely absorbed in their own thoughts, neither willing to be the first to speak.

Why would this happen?

Let's start with the one in the hospital bed. Beneath her golden, tousled hair are a pair of calm, deep purple eyes. Just looking at her composed expression, you'd never guess that she's practically screaming "World Famous Painting" in her mind. Shen Gonglin almost burst out laughing on the spot. Why is Rita here at a time like this? Shouldn't she be at Schicksal Headquarters? Why is she suddenly in her hospital room and witnessing such an embarrassing scene? Come to think of it, this must be the second time Rita has seen something like this.

The first time was when Kiana held her and made her wet her pants on the car roof. That time, the entire Immortal Blade squad saw it on the surveillance camera. Now, it's happening again after the wedding. Is this maid really not doing it on purpose? Shen Gonglin even suspects that she timed her arrival to peek.

"Actually, I can explain what happened just now. You know how hot and humid it is, and this blanket is so thick, so I just wanted to get some fresh air... Hey! What's with that look? Believe me or not, I'll really hit you!"

Shen Gonglin sincerely explained what had just happened. He was leaning against the bed, looking as weak and frail as a young nobleman. But before he could finish speaking, he revealed his true colors. He bared his teeth and glared fiercely at the maid. This girl's eyes... he really didn't think she was stupid.

"Yes, yes, I know. Lord Jingu is absolutely right. It's perfectly normal to take something out to get some fresh air and take a stroll because the weather is so hot and humid. It's a very normal thing, so you don't need to worry about it at all, Lord Jingu."

The maid was lying through her teeth. A proper maid should be mindful of her master's feelings in a situation like this. Rita had already locked and saved everything she had just witnessed in her mind. Teasing Shen Gonglin was fun, but it depended on the timing. If she teased him now, he would definitely get angry. Playing with cute cats was something Rita was experienced with.

Even though she was shy inside, Rita maintained a perfect facade. The maid was calm, elegant, and even had a faint smile on her face. She was right after all. Shen Gonglin was so cute. I'm sorry, Lady Theresa, but now you can only be the second cutest in the world.

"... Do people really do this kind of thing all the time?"

Perhaps the maid's disguise was too perfect. Shen Gonglin looked at Rita with suspicion. She would rather not say anything herself. Could there really be such people, exhibitionists and genital maniacs or something...? Hearing Rita say that this meant there really were such people. It was really scary. This world was too dangerous.

"Yes, the bishop has always done this kind of thing, so you don't need to be shy at all, it's perfectly normal."

Rita nodded firmly, while inwardly apologizing to the innocent bishop who had been dragged into this mess. She had no choice; in this emergency, she had to act expediently. The first person that came to Rita's mind was the bishop. To appease Shen Gonglin, Rita had no choice but to tarnish the bishop's reputation. She believed that Lord Otto, in heaven... no, she believed that even if Lord Otto knew, he probably wouldn't say anything, after all, she was trying to save the heart of a lost boy.

"...This Schicksal is truly full of hidden talents. So that bishop was actually this kind of person? He's completely different from what I thought. Rita, why don't you tell me more? Like, does Durandal have any strange quirks? And you said before that the bishop often walks his bird... Did you see that with your own eyes?"

Shen Gonglin Jingu was speechless for a long time. After all, the information was quite a shock to him. The image of the bishop in his mind had always been that of someone sitting on a throne, holding a glass of red wine, looking like he had everything under control. But now, after hearing what Rita said, the bishop's behavior in Shen Gonglin's mind collapsed. He was a complete freak. He even started to consider whether he should leave Schicksal. After all, if the leader of this organization was so strange, it was practically doomed.

"No, that's not true. I only heard it from inside sources, but it's probably true. As for Durandal's matter... I would appreciate it if you, Lord Shrine, could investigate that yourself."

The answer was ambiguous, and a strange light flickered in Rita's exposed rose-colored eye. She wasn't foolish enough to put herself in the situation. It was indeed a rumor, not something she had made up. Moreover, having read many stories about love, Rita knew exactly what kind of answer to give.

Didn't you see that Shen Gonglin's mood clearly improved after hearing her own answer?

"I see, that's really scary... By the way, Rita, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be reporting to headquarters?"

Shen Gonglin nodded and deliberately changed the subject. Luckily, it was this understanding maid with the big sister vibe who saw it. If it were Kiana or Mei, the Class President... Kiana might take a picture, Mei would definitely be too shy to see her for days. As for the Class President, Shen Gonglin really couldn't imagine what her reaction would be.

Should he just beat his own traitor to death on the spot?

"I'm just here in St. Freya on a mission, and I also want to observe the Valkyrie assessment in St. Freya. I came here after hearing that you were injured and hospitalized. Lady Shrine, although I saw that you were in great spirits just now, as your maid, I still have to remind you that you should rest well."

The maid casually explained why she was there, while also reminding Shen Gonglin of her duty as a maid to advise her that if she were healthy, anything would be fine, but Shen Gonglin was currently ill, and when you're sick, you should act like a patient. Acting like she did just now... wouldn't do.

If she hadn't come in earlier, Shen Gonglin would probably be in a state of arousal right now. Although she had learned about this kind of thing from books, seeing it in person still made Rita a little shy. A blush crept onto her delicate face. Those simple hand movements... As a maid, shouldn't she be helping her master solve her problems at times like this?

But Rita felt she wasn't ready for it yet.