Chapter 85

Mei took a bite herself, hesitated for a moment but didn't add any more sugar. She carefully wrapped the food from the pot into a lunchbox. Mei cared about a balanced diet; if Shen Gonglin ate too much sweet food, his teeth would have problems. When she was with Shen Gonglin, Mei unconsciously put herself in the position of an older sister. This should be considered a characteristic of Mei, after all, she really enjoyed taking care of people.

"Whatever, he'll definitely like anything Mei makes. If that kid dares to have any different opinions, I'll beat him up. So Mei, don't worry. Let's hurry over there now. I wonder if there are any problems with the Class President."

After sitting in the entryway and putting on her shoes, one has to say, does appearance really matter? Her outfit was rather sloppy, but on Kiana, it looked like a kind of fashion statement. She energetically swung her fist, as if this girl was full of vitality all day long. Just looking at Mei, Mei couldn't help but smile slightly. Kiana was actually worried about others. Should I say she's grown up? No, it's probably just that her girlish intuition has awakened.

"What could have happened to the Class President? She's the Class President! As for Kiana, I'm starting to worry about you. You haven't forgotten, have you? The Valkyrie assessment is coming up soon. Are you really okay?"

Mei, carrying her lunchbox, walked out the door with Kiana. The surrounding area was filled with students heading to the study room; everyone was busy preparing for the upcoming Valkyrie Exam. Mei wasn't worried about herself or Bronya at all; the only one she needed to worry about was the white-haired girl beside her. She was alright in combat, but when it came to academics... sigh, Mei shook her head. She had tried so hard to help Kiana, but it seemed like Kiana's future was still hopeless.

Is there something wrong with my teaching methods? I feel like I'm not helping Kiana learn at all.

"... Mei, can you please not say things that are so boring first thing in the morning? Just thinking about it gives me a headache. As long as Valkyrie can fight, that's all that matters. Why do we have to think about so many useless things? And this makes me angry. Why is it that Shen Gonglin can become an S-rank without even having to take the test? I haven't even gotten the B-rank Valkyrie status yet, so how come that guy is already an S-rank?"

Only something like this could dampen the spirits of this energetic girl. Upon hearing this upsetting news, Kiana became completely dejected. This world is so unfair! She had studied diligently for so long and still had to pass an exam to become B-rank Valkyrie, while Shen Gonglin had only taken a stroll around headquarters and become the pinnacle that all Valkyrie looked up to. She clearly felt that Shen Gonglin was nothing special, so why could he become an S-rank while she had to work so hard? This world is so annoying.

"You can't say that. Shen Gonglin is an exception. Besides, he also has to take the exam this time. Although the headquarters has already appointed him, the headmaster still requires him to take the academic exam. So Kiana, you don't need to be too sad. You two both need to catch up on your studies."

Mei comforted Kiana, and Kiana's eyes lit up when she heard Mei's words. She also wanted to take the academic exams, which was good. As long as she wasn't the only one suffering, that was fine!

Chapter 333

"Don't be so happy. You know how smart Shen Gonglin is. Although he started learning much later than you, Shen Gonglin's learning ability is extraordinary. In terms of book knowledge, I really don't think you are better than him, Kiana."

Seeing the slightly agitated Mei on the girl next to Kiana, Mei knew what she was thinking. For a slacker, nothing is more enjoyable than having someone even worse than her. But Shen Gonglin wasn't a slacker at all. Although she didn't know his true academic ability, Mei could always sense a strange aura about Shen Gonglin Mei —that was probably what they called...

He's got the air of a genius.

"How could that be? It's just Shen Gonglin. I've been in contact with the Honkai for so long, while Shen Gonglin only recently learned about the Honkai. How could he be stronger than me? Even if he is really good, learning isn't something that can be done easily. The possibility that he is stronger than me is almost lower than the possibility of finding a beautiful girl on this lawn."

Kiana didn't believe such a thing. Although Shen Gonglin seemed smart, his emotional intelligence was terrifyingly low. She and Mei slept on the sofa with him, but he complained that it was too crowded and went to sleep in Mei's room. By the same token, it could be deduced that his IQ wasn't very high either. She was definitely better than him.

"Kiana, you're really something... Hey, over there... looks like a person? Did you really find a girl?"

Mei shook her head helplessly, wanting to say something to persuade Kiana, but the unidentified object lying on the lawn not far away caught the girl's attention. Is Kiana's mouth blessed? Whatever she says comes true. Has she really picked up a girl?

Isn't this the kind of treatment only protagonists in comic books get?

"Don't be so quick to slap me in the face! I want to see who this is... Hey, wake up."

Furious, Kiana rushed forward and bent down to look at the girl curled up on the grass. The girl was clearly unconscious, Kiana could see a look of utter despair on her still-cute face. Judging from the dew on the girl's body, she could tell how long she had been on the grass—probably since last night. To spend the night in a place like this... especially since this was a hospital...

Is this girl some kind of mentally ill person who has escaped from the body?

"Kiana, don't be so rough, check what's going on first... Wake up, can you hear me?"

Mei also squatted down. The girl's clothes were covered in dew. Why was she here? Seeing the girl's lips move slightly, Mei bent down and listened carefully. What was the girl saying?

"I'm so hungry... Heavenly Mom and Dad, Alvit 'm starving to death, I'm coming to find you right away... Vice- Alvit, how much longer do I have to wait? If you don't come back soon, Alvit 'm really going to starve to death..."

As Mei bent down, she heard this murmur, "Starving to death?" Looking at the girl lying on the ground, Mei hesitated before taking out the gifts she had brought for Shen Gonglin. At this moment, Mei couldn't think too much. The food could be made again, but if she didn't take care of this girl... she might really die.

"Um, if you don't mind, you can try this."

Mei opened the lunchbox and handed the food to Alvit. The aroma of the food made Alvit slowly raise her head, and a hungry wolf's gaze appeared in the girl's eyes. Food, it's food!

Who exactly is this girl?

Kiana and Mei exchanged a puzzled look as they watched the girl wolf down her food. How could there be someone like this at the St. Freya Academy?

Hmm... It should be morning now, right? Time to get up and prepare breakfast... No, I'm not at Schicksal Headquarters right now, I should be at the St. Freya Academy.

Rita's good biological clock made her open her eyes on time, but after Rita up, she felt a little dizzy. After a while, she finally cleared her head. Durandal wasn't here, so she didn't need to prepare anything. She should... wait a minute, what is this? Why is she holding an arm in her arms?

Rita seemed a bit slow to react today. Just as she was about to get up, she realized she was still tightly holding a hand in her arms. It seemed like she had a wonderful dream yesterday, but she couldn't remember the details. She should have been sleeping next to Shen Gonglin, so this hand should belong to Rin Jingu... Wait a minute, that hair color, it's not Shen Gonglin!

Rita glanced to the side instinctively, but the gray hair peeking out from under the blanket startled Rita. Rita knew exactly what color Shen Gonglin's hair was. This gray hair... could only be that person. How could she do such a thing while she was sleeping!

In an instant, Rita realized who it was. She was shocked. She never expected that Fu Hua, with her thick eyebrows and big, serious eyes, would do something like this, stealing from Rin. Did she not respect her, her personal maid? After all, she was Shen Gonglin's guardian... Wait a minute, no one said anything about this, so why did she think Fu Hua was Shen Gonglin's guardian? It seems like everyone else thought so too. Why is that?

However, given the current situation, the identity of this guardian is now highly questionable.

Rita pulled back the covers and saw Fu Hua fast asleep on top of Shen Gonglin. A strange, cold smile crept across her lips. She'd thought Fu Hua was some respectable person, but it seemed she'd been wrong. Turns out, Fu Hua was the kind of woman who would seize an opportunity under the cover of night. Her faith had truly crumbled. But she couldn't blame Fu Hua; any normal person would do the same. If it were her, she wouldn't have let the opportunity slip by either. Honestly, why had she actually fallen asleep last night? Otherwise, she wouldn't have given Fu Hua such a chance. Now, she felt a little...envious.

"Lady Fu Hua, of course, there's no problem if you want to continue. However, I think everything should be done in moderation. You've slept with Master all night, shouldn't you get up now?"

Seeing Fu Hua's ears slowly turning red as she "slept," Rita slowly approached her and said, "You've slept all night, it's time for me to go."

Chapter 334 Awakening

Why did I also faint? And why did I wake up after this maid? How am I supposed to explain this situation?

Fu Hua screamed inwardly, yes, she was indeed awake. The commotion Rita made when she woke up had alerted her, but it was too late by then. The Class President could only maintain her original posture, trying to pretend to be asleep to get away with it. But unfortunately, this maid's observation skills were unmatched. Despite Fu Hua's deliberate attempt to disguise herself, her ears still turned red uncontrollably. From this, Rita could confirm that Lady Fu Hua was indeed awake.

She actually chose to pretend to be asleep. It seems that my understanding of Lady Fu Hua needs to be refreshed. Ever since she came into contact with Shen Gonglin, Lady Fu Hua seems to have changed inexplicably.

"... I can explain. Yesterday, I was trying to help you two pull the blankets up, but you grabbed my hand, and Shen Gonglin bumped into me, which is why I fainted. I only woke up just now... Rita, what's with that look? You don't believe me? Look, Shen Gonglin's forehead is proof."

Fu Hua felt she needed to explain herself. Although justice would prevail, if she didn't say anything, she would definitely have to take the blame. If it was truly due to her own subjective will, then there was nothing to say. But this was not Fu Hua's intention. For the sake of her image, Fu Hua had to explain clearly. Looking at the smile on the maid's face, Fu Hua was very unhappy. It was obvious that she didn't believe her. But the huge mark on Shen Gonglin's forehead was the best proof. It was definitely not because she took advantage of the quiet of the night and had a beastly impulse to do something to him.

"Lady Fu Hua, I don't mean to disbelieve you. You're absolutely right. Anyone would be unable to resist seeing Master's sleeping face at night. It's a woman's instinct... Ouch, the injury is so bad. Lady Fu Hua, if we talk to Master properly, he shouldn't resist. No matter what, forcing him is wrong."

On the surface, she believed her, but in reality, Rita had her own judgment and understanding. She patted Fu Hua on the shoulder and gave a knowing smile. She would have done the same thing if she were in Fu Hua's shoes. After all, this was Shen Gonglin. Shen Gonglin was definitely more alluring at night. Following Fu Hua's pointing finger, Rita also saw the mark on Shen Gonglin's forehead where Fu Hua had bumped into her. Seeing this red mark, Rita instantly imagined the scene. This must be something that Lady Fu Hua did to try to take advantage of Shen Gonglin at night. She was so pitiful. This must be proof that Shen Gonglin had resisted.

Despite her best efforts to resist, she was no match for Lady Fu Hua. The crucial point was that she had fallen asleep at that moment and hadn't reacted at all. Then Fu Hua, having succeeded in her plan, Shen Gonglin... well, this was simply... in front of her wife... Have some self-respect! I'm a proper maid, I don't understand any of this stuff at all.

"I didn't use force! No, I didn't do anything, I just bumped my head against him. You can see, it hurts a lot here too!"

What's going on in this maid's head? I never thought Rita was this kind of person before. Is it because she's been hanging out with Shen Gonglin for too long that this maid has gone bad too? Shen Gonglin truly deserves to be called a world-class disaster on par with the Honkai, the cancer of humanity. She will definitely be able to fight against the Honkai.

Fu Hua pointed to her forehead, trying to explain, but the Valkyrie's physical abilities had already erased the red mark on her forehead. Her smooth, white forehead was completely bare. Although Shen Gonglin was nominally an S-rank, her physical strength was that of an ordinary person. Fu Hua was pointing at nothing. Seeing this, Rita was even less convinced. She was certain that Shen Gonglin last night. This was a done deal!

"Yes, yes, Lady Fu Hua is absolutely right. But shouldn't we get up now? As maids, it's time to prepare a nutritious breakfast for our master. And Lady Fu Hua, shouldn't you tidy yourself up a bit too?"

Rita subtly changed the subject, not wanting to dwell on the matter. Ultimately, it was her defeat; she had slept too soundly last night, which was why she hadn't even noticed this happening to her. But it was all in the past, and there was no use in regretting it now. All she had to do now was take good care of Shen Gonglin. For a maid, it was already quite late, and what kind of qualified maid was she if she hadn't even prepared breakfast?

"I think you're just giving me the runaround. You didn't believe me at all... Also, speaking of which, Rita, why do you call Shen Gonglin' Master'? When did he become your master? Shouldn't your master be Otto?"

Explanations were useless to the maid, and besides, Fu Hua was too lazy to explain. She sighed and got out of bed. The maid, Rita, thoughtfully tucked Shen Gonglin before gracefully standing on the floor. Although not wearing a maid outfit, Rita, dressed only in a white shirt, still exuded the elegance expected of a maid. Looking at Rita, Fu Hua suddenly remembered something. Right, why did Rita always call Shen Gonglin" Master"? What had happened between them without her knowledge?

"Lady Fu Hua, you've misunderstood. I was merely serving under the Archbishop, not Rita's master. As for why I called him 'Master of the Shrine'... that's a long story. To put it simply, it's some kind of... compensation?"

Rita nodded somewhat uncertainly and said, "It should be considered compensation, since I gave my salary card to Shen Gonglin, but it's not enough. I had to contribute my own money to barely cover it. So it's perfectly normal for me to call Shen Gonglin 'Master.' Speaking of which, I need to ask Shen Gonglin for some money back this time. After all, not all the money in that card is mine; Durandal's money is also in it. My own money doesn't matter, but Lady Durandal... she must have been eating her work meals for a long time. I need to make up for it."

"Compensation? You and Shen Gonglin have some kind of debt relationship? Did he cheat you out of money?"

Fu Hua was surprised that she didn't know about this. Her first thought was that Shen Gonglin had cheated Rita out of her money. After all, that guy had no conscience and was capable of doing something like this.

"It's not a lie, it's my own choice... Hmm? It seems someone's coming."

Rita shook her head, and just then, footsteps sounded outside the door. The maid stepped towards the door. Who could it be?

Chapter 335 Alvit. Making Trouble

"Thank you, thank you so much. I would have really died without your help. I can never repay your kindness. Please express my sincerest gratitude!"

After wolfing down the food in her lunchbox, Alvit, finally back to life, wiped her mouth and expressed her sincerest gratitude to Mei and Kiana. Following the vice-captain's instructions, Alvit had obediently waited there, but the vice-captain never returned. Not daring to leave, Alvit could only wait there, her consciousness growing increasingly blurred. Without food, and with the sudden drop in temperature that night... Although Alvit was Valkyrie, she was only in an administrative role. She was truly grateful to the world for not dying.

"It's nothing, just a bowl of rice... But who are you? Why did you faint in a place like this? Are you a student of St. Freya?"

After tidying up the lunchbox, Alvit realized that even if the food prepared for Shen Gonglin had been eaten by Alvit, she would still make the same choice. After all, if Mei hadn't been given food, she might have died. After seeing that she had recovered, Mei and Kiana finally asked the question that had been bothering them: how could someone in St. Freya be so hungry? Judging from her age, she must be a student at the St. Freya Academy.

"No, no, I am Alvit from the Immortal Blade Squad. I am here with the vice-captain on a mission. I am not a student."

Having a very good impression of Mei and Kiana, her two saviors, Alvit didn't hide her identity. Being a member of the Immortal Blade made her very proud, but she wondered if the two of them knew what the Immortal Blade was all about.

"Not students? The Immortal Blade... Mei, I think I've vaguely heard the name of this squad before."

Kiana paused slightly upon hearing the name "Immortal Blade." The Kiana girl stroked her chin, deep in thought, trying to recall where she had heard this name before. It had to be said that the name was quite cool. If she had a team, it meant that this girl was also Valkyrie. But why was she so tragically lying on the lawn, starving?

"I have a vague recollection of that... It seems that Shen Gonglin was a member of the Immortal Blade before, and later he was transferred to our Fifth Squad by the Headmaster Teacher Himeko. Yes, that's right."

Mei's memory is much better than Kiana's. After thinking carefully, she remembered where she had heard the name of this team before. After returning from headquarters, Shen Gonglin had a team to which she belonged in addition to her S-rank status. However, it seemed that he was just a figurehead, so the headmaster reassigned him to their Fifth Squad. On the surface, he was the vice-captain, but he was just a mascot. So, was this girl a member of Shen Gonglin's previous team?

"Hey, you guys know Shen Gonglin too? Then we might be considered acquaintances, I know him too."

Hearing the familiar name, Alvit's eyes lit up. The vice-captain was nowhere to be found. If she could find Shen Gonglin, that would be great. After all, they knew each other at headquarters. She was a stranger in this place, so finding him would be quite good.

"Yes, we do know Shen Gonglin, and we are on our way to visit him... Do you know him too? Can you tell us how you met?"

Upon learning that this girl also knew Shen Gonglin, both Mei and Kiana felt a jolt. Any woman appearing around Shen Gonglin would trigger this feeling in them; his ability in these matters was truly terrifying. It seemed like pretty and cute girls all had some strange relationship with him. They hadn't forgotten that even the Anti-Entropy members were involved with him. Now, this girl... they had to find out her identity.

"Visiting him? He's in the hospital? Then I guess he probably knows where the vice-captain went... Your eyes are so strange. I do know Shen Gonglin, because he's our captain's boyfriend. Everyone in our Immortal Blade squad knows him."

She had no idea how terrifying her words were. Since the captain wasn't around, Alvit could speak freely without fear of being forced to take birth control pills. In her mind Shen Gonglin and Durandal were in that kind of relationship, after all, she had witnessed it with her own eyes. Girls, after all, all have a bit of a gossipy streak. At headquarters, Alvit didn't dare to say anything because she was afraid of the captain's intimidation, but now she could say whatever she wanted. It was so hard for Alvit to keep this to herself.

Captain's boyfriend?

What was said in jest was taken seriously by the listener. These words struck Kiana and Mei like a thunderbolt. No one had ever told them this before. Who was this so-called captain? How did she become Shen Gonglin's girlfriend? Why did they know nothing about this?

Golden and purple light flashed simultaneously in Kiana and Mei's eyes. Alvit shuddered, suddenly feeling a chill run down her spine. What was happening? Why did she have this feeling of having stumbled into a minefield? But the weather was perfectly fine. Alvit couldn't believe she was actually teetering on the edge of a minefield. This girl always had a knack for courting death; she offended her superior Durandal at headquarters, and now she was repeatedly acting recklessly in front of two Herrscher at St. Freya. If something really happened...

I'm afraid even the entire Schicksal couldn't save her.

"Please explain this matter thoroughly, after all, we are also Shen Gonglin's friends."

Kiana and Mei stood before Alvit, their heads bowed, and spoke in unison, their hands pressing down on Alvit's shoulders. Through their hair, Alvit clearly saw two cold glints, one gold and one purple. Were their eyes always this color? Alvit grew increasingly frightened. This feeling was exactly the same as when the captain had forced her to take birth control pills, like a death knell flashing above her head. Had she... said anything she shouldn't have?

"Um... You guys suddenly asked me to say it, I don't really know how to say it."

"Let's start from the beginning!"

"Well... alright then, let's start from the moment I saw Captain and Shen Gonglin wake up in the same bed. Speaking of that day..."

On the lawn, Alvit nervously began to tell Kiana and Mei what she knew. She had seen it with her own eyes, so there shouldn't be anything wrong with it, right?

Chapter 336 Who is this woman?

How could things be like this? Shen Gonglin has already slept with another girl.

After hearing Alvit's embellished explanation, both Kiana and Mei fell silent. They hadn't expected this to happen. Shen Gonglin had actually encountered such a problem at headquarters. They had thought that having the Class President by her side would provide some protection, but it seemed that wasn't the case. Even with the Class President with her, Shen Gonglin still had problems.

"That's it. So Captain Rin must have that kind of relationship with Shen Gonglin. I've never seen a man so close to her before. Oh, right, I have photos too. Look, photos don't lie. With my skills, these are definitely not photoshopped."

It's great to have someone to share with! These things had been bottled up in Alvit's heart for a long time, and she just wanted to find someone to tell them as soon as possible. Gossip is human nature, and Alvit undoubtedly brought this trait to its fullest extent. To enhance the credibility of what she said, Alvit took out her phone, opened her photo album, and showed it off to Kiana and Mei. When Shen Gonglin left, she hacked the entire headquarters' communications and sent the photos to all the Valkyrie within the headquarters area. Although Durandal stopped her in time, many people still saved the photos. This matter could not be found out by Durandal, otherwise she would definitely force her to take birth control pills again.

"Damn, it really is true!" Kiana and Mei clenched their fists silently as they looked at the photo. They recognized the boy in the photo all too well; it was Shen Gonglin. And the blonde girl sleeping next to him was obviously Durandal, the strongest Valkyrie in Schicksal's history, the pinnacle of Schicksal... Shen Gonglin had only gone to Schicksal Headquarters on a mission, so how could he have gotten involved with someone of that level?

This special ability is even more astonishing than his combat power. However, Kiana and Mei now understand why Shen Gonglin was directly promoted to S-rank. It's obvious that she got in through Durandal's back door... It's obvious that she benefited from Durandal's status as the strongest Valkyrie!

I never expected Shen Gonglin to be this kind of person. What a disappointment, my idol has been ruined!

Kiana and Mei exchanged a glance and both understood what the other was thinking. The Class President was a terrible guardian. How could she let something like this happen when she was with Shen Gonglin? It seemed that leaving the Class President alone was not an option. Now, the two of them had to get to Shen Gonglin's side as soon as possible.

"Hey, why are you guys leaving? Wait for me, I'll go with you. Are you going to see Shen Gonglin?"

Watching Kiana and Mei leave, Alvit quickly jogged to catch up. She had been waiting here foolishly all night, and she figured the vice-captain wouldn't come back no matter how long she waited. Now, Alvit seriously doubted whether the vice-captain had forgotten about her. Alvit was unfamiliar with this place, and at least for now, she wanted to stay with someone she knew. If Shen Gonglin was here, maybe the vice-captain was with him too?

I hope the vice-captain will quickly cheat on the captain so I can enjoy the gossip. Serves her right for making me take so many birth control pills; this is karma!

Following Kiana and Mei at a distance, Alvit's female intuition made her hesitant to get too close to the two girls. She felt a strange sensation about them. Her survival instincts made Alvit quietly act like an ordinary pretty girl. Who knew what would happen to the two of them?

Kiana and Mei arrived at Shen Gonglin's hospital room in silence and knocked on the door. They had a lot to say, but when the door opened, it wasn't the Class President or Shen Gonglin who appeared. Instead, a woman they had never seen before opened the door. Who was this woman?

Why did these unfamiliar women appear here again after they didn't come over all night? Is the place next to Shen Gonglin a resurrection point for some beautiful girl? And who is this gorgeous woman with an amazing figure?

These two... must be Kiana Kaslana and Raiden Mei, right? Looking at the two girls standing at the door, Rita had already recalled their information. She basically knew the personal information of all the Valkyrie, and Valkyrie course she had seen their photos as well. Kiana and Raiden Mei were quite special.

"Greetings, Miss Kiana, Miss Mei, you've come to visit the Shrine... Hmm? Miss Kiana, may I ask what brings you here?"

Maintaining the decorum expected of a maid, Rita gracefully bowed, but Kiana at the door couldn't resist any longer. The girl rushed to Rita and grabbed Rita collar. Who was this unfamiliar woman? Why was she in Shen Gonglin's room, dressed like this? That shirt must be Shen Gonglin's, right? Shen Gonglin should be here recuperating, not doing anything like that. Is he really taking good care of himself?

Why does it feel like he's getting weaker and weaker here?

"Who are you, woman? Where is Shen Gonglin? Is he really taking good care of himself?!"

Grabbing Rita's collar and interrogating her relentlessly, Kiana, despite her confidence, couldn't help but feel a sense of defeat upon closer inspection. This woman's figure was simply too amazing! She herself would never achieve the same effect in that shirt. She was even more stunning than Mei, probably only Aunt Himeko could rival her. With someone like that around, how could Shen Gonglin possibly focus on her recovery? Knowing Shen Gonglin's tastes all too well, she was a fan of women with large breasts, slim waists, long legs, and a bit older than her. This wasn't about recovering; for her, it was pure enjoyment!

No, looking closer, it seems even bigger. This shirt is so bulging, it's practically cheating! Why would she wear clothes like this? It must be to seduce Shen Gonglin, it must be to seduce him! This woman, this woman... she must not be a good person.

Kiana is actually a girl with a great figure, but even she can only feel defeated in front of Rita.

"I, I am Rita Roseweisse, and here I am... Stop shaking it! If you keep shaking it, it will break..."

Kiana didn't seem like an S-rank Valkyrie at all. Rita's shaking made her feel even more dizzy, and her clothes seemed to be on the verge of collapsing. She couldn't shake her anymore.