Chapter 88

"Thank you for your consideration. Although it was just a sofa, I got a good rest. However, if I could continue to take care of the shrine, that would be the duty of a maid."

Rita said with a smile that sleeping on the sofa was her own strong request. Actually, Rita had a slight germaphobia. If she had to sleep in someone else's room, she would rather choose the sofa. Logically speaking, someone with germaphobia should not choose the sofa. Knowing Rita's intentions, Fu Hua did not say much after she chose the sofa. She just reinforced the windows and doors so that she could hear the sound if someone went out while she was sleeping. She liked to see the maid looking frustrated and unable to say anything.

Fu Hua is serious about protecting Shen Gonglin.

"That won't be necessary. Shen Gonglin will be discharged from the hospital soon, so he doesn't need any care right now... Also, Rita, did you really come to the St. Freya Academy your own idea?"

Mei had already gone back to her room to rest. Fu Hua placed the teacup on the table and looked directly at Rita, asking the question she had always wanted to ask. In her opinion, Rita's visit to the St. Freya Academy was definitely for another purpose, and certainly not just accompanying a team member to the hospital. The Immortal Blade member Alvit, had been hospitalized for several days, and Rita hadn't paid much attention to visiting her. On the contrary, she was constantly running around to Jingu Shen Gonglin's side. Although she did have a different feeling towards Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua couldn't help but suspect that someone had instructed Rita to do this. After all, Rita had always been by that person's side, and given his style, anything could be used.

Including emotions, including everything.

"I don't quite understand what Lady Fu Hua means."

Rita's smile remained unchanged, and Fu Hua couldn't discern any change in Rita emotions from her expression. However, Fu Hua understood quite a bit from this attitude. Rita's mission was probably the same as hers. She was monitoring Kiana, while Rita was monitoring Shen Gonglin. After all, Shen Gonglin's importance was no less than Kiana's. Based on what she knew, he probably possessed power second only to... or even equal to Durandal. His vampiric abilities might even be used as weapons against the Herrscher. Letting him roam freely in St. Freya was not that man's style.

"Never mind if you don't understand, but Rita, I have to remind you, although Shen Gonglin isn't very emotionally intelligent, he has an inexplicable sensitivity to these kinds of things. If you approach him with a certain purpose, he won't... you understand?"

Not wanting Shen Gonglin to suffer any harm, Fu Hua turned and walked towards her room, leaving behind these words. If possible, she also didn't want Rita to suffer any harm. She was just an executor, and the one who should be hurt the most was that person.

"Thank you for your guidance. As Lady Fu Hua said, I will pay close attention."

Fu Hua entered the room, and Rita bowed slightly to her retreating figure. The maid's smile remained unchanged. She hadn't expected even the usually stern and composed Lady Fu Hua to say such things to her. Rita saw something different in her attitude; the original Lady Fu Hua had indeed changed. However, such a clumsy way of eliminating enemies... Rita admitted that she almost burst out laughing. What an amusing reaction! Did she think she would have any negative impact on Shen Gonglin? Lady Fu Hua ... she's kind of cute, isn't she?

With the lights off, Rita lay on the sofa in the living room and closed her eyes. Just as Fu Hua had said, Shen Gonglin's sixth sense was particularly sharp. He could tell whether someone was really good to him or not. But since he met Shen Gonglin, had he ever rejected him?

"Mmm... Master's taste is really good."

Rita buried her face in the sofa and made this sound. Why did she choose this sofa instead of the bigger one over there? Rita had her reasons.

Chapter 347 Who is the patient?

"Kiana, I'm fine. Why don't you go back and rest? It's not good for either of us if you keep doing this."

In the hospital room, Shen Gonglin was earnestly trying to persuade Kiana. He had really had enough. Running out of tissues was just exhaustion; he could have been discharged the next day. But the Class President and the others insisted that he stay in the hospital. Being in the hospital was one thing, but the fact that they took turns coming to look after him made Shen Gonglin very unhappy. He could tolerate the others, but Kiana ... making him stay in the hospital, shouldn't she at least treat him like a patient?

What kind of caregiver occupies a patient's bed and lies down there? Sitting in a chair is not comfortable at all.

That's right, Kiana is currently lying in bed, wrapped up tightly in a blanket, while Shen Gonglin can only sit miserably on a chair next to her. Anyone would mistake their identities for each other. Luckily, she's not really sick, otherwise, being looked after by Kiana would definitely make her feel worse.

Leaving Kiana here won't do me any good; she can't even sleep properly.

"I don't want to. Mei told me to keep a close eye on you. I don't want to go back."

Kiana's muffled voice came from under the blanket, her head wrapped in it. Although several days had passed, she still felt embarrassed whenever she saw Shen Gonglin's face. Just seeing him reminded her of the time he locked her in the bathroom, and the thought made her feel itchy all over. To be honest, being wrapped in his Kiana was already making Kiana feel a little uncomfortable. If she saw him again, she would definitely recall those feelings.

"Then let me sleep for a bit too. I don't mean you can sleep, but let me sleep too. I'm so sleepy, can I sleep for a while?"

Shen Gonglin yawned. You have to sleep in a bed to sleep properly. It's not comfortable to rest on a chair. This bed is big enough for three people. Besides, it's my bed. Shen Gonglin pulled the blanket up and tried to get into bed, but Kiana stuck an arm out from under the blanket and blocked Shen Gonglin from getting in. She was joking. If she slept in the same bed with him, she would definitely feel even more strange.

"No, I won't let you sleep. You'll just sit there and not move."

Kiana fought back desperately, and even several Shen Gonglin combined couldn't defeat her. Helpless, Shen Gonglin could only sit obediently in the chair. If he hadn't felt that he had gone a bit too far a few days ago and it was not appropriate to take advantage of Kiana now, he would have already forced himself on her. Actually, Shen Gonglin did have a little conscience. Now that things were like this... well, let her lie down for a while. At worst, he could wait until she fell asleep before going to bed with her.

"Time's up, it's time to remove the needle... Jingu, are you sure you're a patient? You're spoiling your girlfriend like this!"

Just then, the nurse knocked on the door and came in. She looked at the bulging blanket on the bed and then at Shen Gonglin on the floor, before shaking her head helplessly. Is this what love looks like? It's really a bit enviable. She's seen many girls in Shen Gonglin's ward these past few days, but how should she put it? It seems like all the other girls dote on Shen Gonglin, while the one on the bed seems to be pampered by Shen Gonglin. This kind of different treatment can only be given to a girlfriend.

"I'm pretty sure I'm a patient, but this guy obviously doesn't think so. Hey, did you hear that? He already said I'm a patient."

She raised her arm and offered it to the nurse. Fearing pain, Shen Gonglin squinted and turned to Kiana on the bed, grumbling angrily. But the blanket just twitched without any reaction. Kiana covered her ears, pretending not to hear. "Doting on me? Girlfriend?"

I'm not Shen Gonglin's girlfriend, and he doesn't pamper me at all. But... why didn't Shen Gonglin refute the nurse's words? Is this what they call... tacit agreement?

I'm a little happy. Maybe I should wait a bit and leave some room for Shen Gonglin?

After all, he's a patient.

"By the way, nurse, she's not my girlfriend. I'm still single. How about you consider me? I've always had a lot of respect for medical professionals like you."

Kiana's joy lasted only a few seconds before she heard that sound. The young lady Kaslana, who was in bed, immediately sat up. She was wrapped in the blanket with only her head sticking out, and glared fiercely at Shen Gonglin. Meanwhile, the nurse smiled, put away the IV drip, and went out. These two little ones are quite amusing.

"Shen Gonglin!"

Kiana glared at Shen Gonglin through gritted teeth, squeezing out those words to fully express her anger. Couldn't this guy break through a little bit? At least let me be happy for more than ten seconds! It's always so short. Kiana was so annoyed.

"What."

Shaking her hand, which was a little cold from the IV drip, Shen Gonglin glanced at Kiana. What's wrong? Did this girl have a change of heart and want her to sleep for a while? It's too late. If you want Shen Gonglin to go to bed now, you'll have to coax her properly, otherwise Shen Gonglin is quite stubborn.

"...Nothing!"

Not knowing what to say, Kiana was furious but didn't know how to vent her anger. The girl could only lie down again in a sullen mood. She wrapped herself tightly in the blanket and thought, "Sleep, sleep, sleep. If I'm asleep, I won't have to deal with this Shen Gonglin anymore. He deserves to die."

Huh? What's going on? This isn't what I expected. Why isn't Kiana coaxing me into bed? Has she forgotten how to do it? Even if she doesn't know how, she should at least try. He's so easy to coax; he'll listen obediently as soon as you coax him. Why doesn't Kiana even want to try?

Looking at the girl wrapped up like a worm on the bed, Shen Gonglin felt a bit of a toothache. As time went by, he realized that Kiana had no intention of comforting him at all. Fine, fine, he had nothing to say to this kind of straight woman. Since she refused to comfort him, Shen Gonglin would have to do it himself.

He's good at comforting himself.

Kiana should be asleep by now. This is her own bed, so it's only natural for her to sleep there.

Quietly climbing into bed, Shen Gonglin gently pulled back the blanket covering Kiana. With a bed right in front of her, who would sleep on a chair? Shen Gonglin is the kind of person who never suffers a loss. Why would he sleep on a chair when there's a bed to sleep on? As mentioned before, Shen Gonglin has always been pampered.

Chapter 348 Dream

My head hurts a little.

The ward was quiet at first, and everything seemed normal. Shen Gonglin slept peacefully next to Kiana. But things changed once he was completely asleep. This guy was a terrible sleeper; he kicked the blankets covering them both off and unknowingly punched Kiana several times. But these actions didn't wake the girl. She just frowned, a hint of pain flashing across her sleeping face. Kiana's current state was somewhat abnormal.

Wasn't I in Shen Gonglin's hospital room? Now I'm... at the St. Freya Academy?

Kiana's consciousness wavered for a moment. She opened her eyes and looked in front of her, but the scene in her vision was not a hospital room, but St. Freya Academy, which she remembered very well. Was she dreaming? It was a strange feeling. She knew she was dreaming, but she couldn't wake up at all. What was going on? And Shen Gonglin, what was Shen Gonglin's condition?

He's sleeping soundly right now, though he might catch a chill tomorrow morning... So our time together won't be long, sweet little girl. When you wake up, remember to cover him with a blanket.

As if someone knew what Kiana was thinking, a strange voice suddenly rang out around her. The hoarse voice overlapped around her like an echo. Upon hearing this voice, Kiana subconsciously prepared for battle. Who was it? Shouldn't this be her dream? Who could it be?

"Who are you? Why am I here? What's going on?"

Kiana was completely baffled. She had already tried pinching herself and it did hurt. Wasn't it said that there was no pain in dreams? So what was going on? Kiana was completely perplexed and didn't bother to think about it. The only clue she had now was this strange voice. It must have been the owner of this voice who had brought her to this place!

[I've slept for far too long... But now, the gears of fate have finally begun to turn again... If it were true to Shen Gonglin's personality, it would be something like, "The wheels of fate have started turning again... That's probably it. Welcome home, Kiana Kaslana. Do you like the world I've built for you?"]

The hoarse voice didn't disappear. As if after a brief moment of thought, the other person continued talking to Kiana, giving irrelevant answers. However, this time Kiana couldn't help but pay attention. Shen Gonglin? This voice also knows Shen Gonglin. Who exactly is she? Is this really her dream?

"A constructed world... What nonsense are you talking about? This must be a dream. Hurry up, I need to wake up quickly, I can't keep dreaming."

Kiana instinctively felt uncomfortable; the sound made her very uneasy, so she subconsciously wanted to escape this place. However, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't escape from this scene. What was going on?

Leaving here won't be so easy. Besides, why do you want to leave? This is where you truly belong.

The sound never stopped, and Kiana's head started to ache again. She instinctively felt uncomfortable; this place was not good, not good at all, and she had to think of a solution quickly.

"Hey, what do you think you can do to me? I am Kiana Kaslana, the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal... the strongest in the future. One day I will become stronger than that fake S-rank, Shen Gonglin. Don't even think about doing anything to me!"

He was saying these words to encourage himself, but to that eerie voice, they sounded like a joke, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud. He really didn't know anything.

[Kaslana? The strongest Valkyrie? It seems you really have no idea about the tragic fate that binds you. You're just an orphan abandoned by your father, who never even saw your mother's face. Your life is a complete lie, you know it all. After all, even in my dreams, I've been observing you.]

"Who... who are you?!"

Suppressing her emotions, Kiana took a deep breath to calm herself down. She had to figure out what this voice knew.

Who am I? If you want to know the answer, then come with me.

My head hurts so much... It feels like I had some strange dream, but I can't remember what it was. What... is going on?

In the early morning, Kiana slowly opened her eyes, her azure eyes filled with confusion. She felt as if she had had some strange dream yesterday, but she couldn't remember exactly what it was about. She just felt a little scared, a little flustered, and a little cold... Well, she had figured out the cold problem. It would be strange if she didn't feel cold after sleeping like that all night.

Unlike some people who have the fuss about low blood pressure upon waking, Kiana woke up to find herself in a different state. The cup had been kicked aside, and she was lying on the bed with something on her waist... It was Shen Gonglin! No wonder she felt a strange sense of relief. It was this guy. Seriously, is sleeping posture really that bad? And when did he climb into bed? I knew he wouldn't behave.

Kiana tried to get up, but she felt a kind of restraint. When she looked down, she saw an arm around her waist. Just by looking at the fingers, Kiana knew it was Shen Gonglin. This girl might have played the piano before she lost her memory. Her hands could be used to make hand models, right?

Feeling cold after kicking off the covers, Shen Gonglin instinctively started chasing after a source of warmth in the middle of the night, and the soft body of the girl next to him naturally became his first target. In his sleep, Shen Gonglin hugged Kiana's waist and pressed himself tightly against her. He was afraid of being hot when covered by the covers, but afraid of being cold when kicked off. Shen Gonglin was as fussy as ever. In his opinion, the ideal state was to have the air conditioner on and be covered by a blanket. As it was now, it was barely acceptable.

If you're afraid of the cold, why kick off the blanket? Seriously, do you really want to hug me that much? Well then... I'll let you hug me for a little while, okay?

For some reason, Kiana thought for a while and then slowly pulled away from Shen Gonglin's arm, turned around and hugged him. It was this feeling, even though the embrace wasn't very warm, but... it felt so reassuring.

Chapter 349

"Kiana, I feel bad for bothering others, but I made a promise with Shen Gonglin, so I'm going to wake him up now."

Secretly enjoying this treatment that no one knew about, Kiana quietly lay on the bed with Shen Gonglin in her arms. But a calm voice suddenly rang out. A third voice suddenly rang out in the ward where only she and Shen Gonglin were. Kiana was in a very peaceful state of mind, was instantly frightened. Wait a minute, that voice is Bronya!

Kiana turned around in surprise, the flustered girl meeting a pair of calm gray eyes. Bronya sat quietly in her chair watching Kiana. It was time to wake Shen Gonglin. She hadn't expected Kiana to be here too. How unexpected.

"Bronya? What are you doing here? When did you get in?"

Even Kiana would be embarrassed to be seen like this. She sat up in a panic. When did Bronya come in? Why did she come in without making a sound? And how much did Bronya see? She should have seen Shen Gonglin hugging her at the beginning, right? She was just returning the favor in kind; she didn't have any other intentions.

"It came in when Kiana sneaked into Shen Gonglin's arms. Kiana, you shouldn't do that when caring for a patient. He'll catch a cold if you do that."

Standing up from her chair, Bronya took the blanket and covered Shen Gonglin with it again. Seeing her floating in the air, Kiana finally understood why she hadn't heard her footsteps. And according to Bronya, she had clearly seen everything she shouldn't have, but hadn't seen anything she should have. No, she had to explain. It was because Shen Gonglin had hugged her first that she hugged her back. She couldn't let Bronya think she was a pervert.

"Bronya, listen to me, this guy hugged me first, that's why I wanted to get revenge..."

"Kiana, you don't need to say anything. Bronya understands. This is just a girl's instinct. Even Kiana is a girl."

Without dwelling on the matter, Bronya tucked Shen Gonglin into bed and sat down quietly again. Kiana felt a tightness in her chest at Kiana's words. What kind of girlish instinct was this? Why was Bronya suddenly so understanding at such a crucial moment? This wasn't the time for her to be understanding; Kiana didn't want to do this at all... not that she didn't want to, but she didn't want Bronya to think that what she was doing was just an instinct...

Oh no, Kiana had absolutely no idea what she was thinking. How could she be so clumsy with her mouth!

"Fine! In short, Bronya, you can keep it a secret. Also, why are you in Shen Gonglin's hospital room at this time? Shouldn't you be resting in your own room?"

Talking to Bronya would only confuse Kiana, so Kiana simply gave up thinking. She looked at Bronya curiously. What was Bronya doing here with Shen Gonglin? Could it be that she also came to hug Shen Gonglin? Wasn't that what Bronya said? It's a girl's instinct... Wait a minute, could this really be true?

Taking advantage of Shen Gonglin is already a girl's instinct? Thinking about it carefully, it seems to make a lot of sense. Shen Gonglin already has strange relationships with so many girls. Does this guy really have some qualities that attract girls? If so, then my actions are... understandable.

"It was the headmistress and Teacher Himeko who asked me to go to the library with Shen Gonglin to tutor him while he was recovering. Bronya used the health system to diagnose herself and Shen Gonglin, and we both met the discharge criteria. So Bronya has already completed the discharge procedures for herself and Shen Gonglin. Bronya has already informed Shen Gonglin. Now... well, it's time to get up. Shen Gonglin, it's time to get up."

With her timing down to the second, the emotionless loli reached out and shook Shen Gonglin's shoulder, waking Shen Gonglin up. Theresa and Himeko were very concerned about Shen Gonglin. Her combat skills were fine, but her theoretical knowledge definitely needed improvement. Everyone else had studied systematically for at least a year, but Shen Gonglin had basically never been exposed to anything, so Bronya's tutoring was necessary, even if it was just last-minute cramming.

"Hey, Bronya, this is hacking that violates school rules... By the way, you're only now trying to wake up Shen Gonglin, so why did you stop me just now, Bronya? Tell me the truth."

Kiana might not be the smartest, but a girl's intuition in these matters is unmatched. Kiana keenly sensed something was wrong, and combined with what Bronya had said about instinct earlier, her actions just now were quite meaningful.

"... Bronya doesn't want to explain this. Also, Kiana, you should straighten your clothes; they don't look good like this."

The emotionless loli immediately changed the subject. She couldn't very well say that she stopped Kiana because she couldn't stand it, could she? She came in and saw Kiana secretly hugging Shen Gonglin and sleeping, and her clothes were disheveled. This was against school rules, and Bronya couldn't just stand by and watch. She was a good student who followed the school rules.

"Clothes? Ah, it must be because this guy doesn't sleep well. Bronya, you don't know, Shen Gonglin is a particularly restless sleeper. I've slept with him several times and he's always like this. I feel like I should tie him up if I sleep with him again in the future."

Kiana was easily distracted by Bronya. She looked down at her loose clothes, which must have been from sleeping with Shen Gonglin. Kiana knew perfectly well that he was a restless sleeper and was used to it. Anyway, he was asleep and didn't see it, so it didn't matter.

Why does Kiana seem to be showing off? I don't understand at all. She knows Shen Gonglin is a restless sleeper...

Watching Kiana straighten her clothes, Bronya's calm gray eyes remained unmoved. Her expression revealed nothing of her thoughts. Kiana often sleeps with Shen Gonglin? Why doesn't the Class President do anything about this? She's Shen Gonglin's guardian... Wait a minute, is the Class President really Shen Gonglin's guardian? If not, is she even capable of fulfilling that role?

Chapter 350 The Bishop's Decision

"A different kind of special original Stigmata, truly a privilege of the world. Although it is still in an inactive state, it is already foreseeable. Is this what is called the Schicksal One? Schicksal One belonging to Schicksal. I really don't know what realm he will reach in the future, or whether he can end the Honkai?"

At Schicksal Headquarters, a blond man muttered to himself while looking at the data on the screen. Though he spoke these words, there was no trace of belief in his tone, only endless indifference. Looking at Shen Gonglin in the data, a rare hint of uncertainty flashed in Otto Apocalypse's eyes. He truly couldn't understand this person. She had suddenly appeared in this world and possessed so many strange powers, as if the world had been specially created to combat the Honkai. However, this uncontrollability... he had to find a way to control her, even if she was useless, as long as she didn't interfere with his plans.

As for how to put a bridle on this uncertain factor, the answer to that question has already appeared in the bishop's mind. Humans are very peculiar creatures, and what humans possess called emotions is an especially powerful force. Under this force, even the abilities of Herrscher might be suppressed, and using this thing to restrain Shen Gonglin should also be possible.

"Call Durandal over, she has a mission."

A few faces flashed through Otto's mind. He suddenly remembered the uproar at headquarters a while back. There was no need to create any more coincidences. His sharpest sword was already connected to Shen Gonglin. Now he just needed to deepen that connection a little. He was already very experienced in this kind of thing. K423 was the same strategy. He could just do the same with Shen Gonglin.

"Bishop."

Her perfect figure was encased in a black military uniform, and her azure eyes seemed to pierce the darkness as she looked at the blond man in the shadows. Soon, Durandal appeared in the bishop's office. Just standing there, Durandal exuded a sharp, aloof aura. It seemed that her days of instant noodles hadn't affected her at all. Normally, Durandal would never choose such unhealthy junk food, but now... well, what could she do without money? Rita had lost all her possessions, and even the strongest Valkyrie had to pay for her meals. Durandal couldn't bring herself to freeload, so she had been surviving on instant noodles during her time at headquarters.

To be honest, although she wasn't used to it at first, Durandal now finds it quite delicious.

"Yes, you've arrived. St. Freya is about to hold the new Valkyrie assessment. There are many promising talents in this year's assessment, so I'm going to send you there to test them. If you're ready, then go."

He gave Durandal the order directly. There was no need for beating around the bush with this girl; he just needed to say what he wanted to say, especially for such a serious mission order. She would only choose to obey.

"St. Freya... is it for Shen Gonglin?"

Upon hearing this place, Durandal immediately thought of this person. Normally, Durandal would only resolutely carry out her missions, but now a sense of unease stirred within her. A low pressure emanated from this strongest Valkyrie. Just thinking about him made Durandal grit her teeth. Eight times in one night! Eight times in one night! She hadn't recovered for a whole day after that incident. Even now, just recalling it made Durandal's legs go weak. This Shen Gonglin was not human at all. If she could, Durandal would even prefer to stay far away from him. Now she had to go there again, and if she did, she would definitely run into him. To be honest, Durandal was a little uneasy.

Simply put, the goose was scared.

"Well, the last time we promoted him to S-rank was just an internal test. Many people didn't agree with the decision. So this time, you will still be his examiner. We need to announce to the world that Schicksal's fourth S-rank is not someone who got in through back channels."