Chapter 92

Himeko reported the battlefield situation to Theresa, and she was somewhat surprised by the outcome. This was arguably the least impactful Honkai yet; no Honkai Beast or Suicide Squad appeared, and the girl hadn't caused much damage. The only thing worth noting was...

"By the way, I asked the shop owner. The clothes that Shen Gonglin was wearing before weren't from any source. The shop owner found them by chance in New Zealand a few months ago. He thought they were high-end clothes, so he brought them back to sell. But for some reason, they ended up on Shen Gonglin. Judging from the timeline, it might be around the time Shen Gonglin appeared at the Senba Academy."

Himeko revealed this very important information, and Fu Hua, who was standing nearby, seemed to be deep in thought after hearing Himeko's words. This matter was a bit of a concern for her. Could this outfit have anything in common with the Angel Armor that was previously collected by Schicksal Headquarters? When Shen Gonglin used that Angel Armor, she would also undergo some kind of change, such as a change in hair color, and she could also gain super strong combat power. This outfit seemed to be of the same type. In other words, did that black gothic outfit also belong to Shen Gonglin?

"If that's the case, could it be that this appeared with Shen Gonglin, or perhaps it originally belonged to Shen Gonglin?"

Mei had also considered this possibility. The girl stroked Shen Gonglin's forehead with some worry. She hadn't arrived at the battlefield immediately today. Kiana and the others had already brought Mei Shen Gonglin back when they were preparing to leave. Mei was very concerned about this matter because she hadn't been able to witness the situation on the battlefield. Everything else was fine as long as it didn't affect Shen Gonglin.

"It's Shen Gonglin's stuff? Mei, this is a skirt, how could it be Shen Gonglin's stuff... Wait, that doesn't seem right either. This guy looks cuter than a girl when he wears a skirt, maybe it really is his stuff. Okay, I knew Shen Gonglin was a pervert, I didn't expect him to be a cross-dresser, good heavens, I'm just speechless."

Kiana was astonished by this thought, given his naturally carefree nature. She hadn't expected someone with such handsome features to have such a hobby. But to be fair, Shen Gonglin certainly had that trait; she hadn't recognized the Shen Gonglin at first, hadn't she? She knew she had to keep a close eye on her clothes. Who knew if Shen Gonglin was secretly eyeing them? The thought of her clothes possibly having been worn by Shen Gonglin ...

Okay, he had worn it before. His cat-themed hoodie had practically become Shen Gonglin's everyday outfit, and this guy looked even cuter in it than he did, which was really annoying.

"... Women's clothing... Hmm, the way to revive my power is to become a woman... to boil myself into soup..."

Upon hearing the words that concerned him, Shen Gonglin, who was lying on the hospital bed, frowned and slowly opened his eyes. Although he was awake, his purple eyes were filled with confusion. When the people around the hospital bed saw that Shen Gonglin had woken up, they all came over. Theresa, taking advantage of her petite figure, even climbed onto the bed and looked down at him. There were just too many mysteries surrounding this guy, and she couldn't help but be curious.

"What is he talking about? What does 'boil into soup' mean? Does he want to drink the soup?"

Not having heard what Shen Gonglin was saying, Theresa tilted her head and leaned closer to Shen Gonglin, trying to understand what he was saying, what about restoring power, and what about boiling it into soup.

"You probably want soup. I'll go make some pork rib soup now... or maybe mushroom soup. Pork rib soup takes too long to make."

Upon hearing this, Mei wanted to go back and cook. As the one in charge of pots and pans, it was incredibly easy for Shen Gonglin to want soup. Before becoming Valkyrie, Mei's favorite thing was taking care of people, let alone Shen Gonglin. If he wanted soup, she would make it for him; it was a very simple thing.

"Wait a minute, Mei, don't be in a hurry. He doesn't want soup. Shen Gonglin has a problem when he wakes up. His blood pressure is a little low, so he always talks nonsense like this when he wakes up. He'll be fine in a little while. Headmaster, please step aside."

Knowing about Shen Gonglin's problem, Fu Hua, as his guardian, was all too familiar with Shen Gonglin's dazed state when he woke up with low blood pressure. This guy took advantage of this state to take advantage of her countless times. Sometimes Fu Hua would wonder if he did it on purpose. Taking advantage was one thing, but what was more important was that after taking advantage, he would have no memory of it and act as if nothing had happened, which was infuriating. Fu Hua had already thought of a strategy to deal with Shen Gonglin in this state.

Before Shen Gonglin woke up, Fu Hua had been soaking her hands in water, and now was the time to use them. Seeing Fu Hua approach, Theresa wisely climbed off Shen Gonglin. So Fu Hua could do this kind of thing too. She wasn't as rigid as she thought. Was this because of Shen Gonglin?

"Shen Gonglin, wake up!"

Fu Hua placed her wet, icy hands on Shen Gonglin's back. The bone-chilling coldness instantly brought Shen Gonglin's bewildered eyes back to focus. What was she doing?

Chapter 362

"Cold!"

Shen Gonglin cried out. Although his body temperature was low, it didn't mean he wasn't afraid of the cold. Putting cold hands on someone's neck was simply outrageous. Shen Gonglin quickly came to his senses. He looked up abruptly and bumped into something. His head ached and his back was cold. Why did this happen to him?

"Alright, he's sober now. Ask him whatever you want to ask."

"Um... Fu Hua, are you alright?"

Fu Hua withdrew her hand with a nonchalant expression, while the others around her looked at her with great concern. It must have hurt a lot. Shen Gonglin had just sat up reflexively, only to bump her head on Fu Hua's nose. Two streams of red blood were slowly flowing from Fu Hua's nose. It looked painful. At times like this, you shouldn't have any idol image to maintain. If it hurts, just cry out. No one will say anything.

"It's nothing, it's just because the weather has been too hot lately that I had a nosebleed. It's nothing serious. Mei also had a nosebleed when Mei with Shen Gonglin last time. It's normal."

Her nose was red, but Fu Hua remained calm and collected. She tore open two wads of toilet paper and stuffed them into her nose. The sight of this usually serious and reliable Valkyrie with two wads of toilet paper stuffed in her nose was indescribably comical. It hurt so much, but she couldn't make a sound. That bastard, Shen Gonglin, it was all his fault that she made such a fool of herself!

"Oh? There's something about me too... Yes, it's normal to get a sore throat. I had a nosebleed last time because of this too."

Suddenly caught in the crossfire, Mei never expected that someone like the Class President would betray her like that. The girl suddenly remembered her last experience of getting a nosebleed, also because of Shen Gonglin, except that she wasn't bumped into by him. Just thinking about it Mei. How could the Class President be this kind of person? She really misjudged her!

"You two are both acting strangely... Hey, Jingu, are you awake yet? How are you feeling now? Can you still have a child... Ugh, is something wrong with you?"

What's wrong with my two students? I feel like there's something wrong with them, maybe it's mental. It's normal for them to have mental problems after hanging out with Shen Gonglin for so long. I guess it's nothing serious. Himeko looked at Fu Hua and Mei for a long time but could only give up. The important thing now is Shen Gonglin's situation. That girl named Tokisaki Kurumi, who was suspected of Herrscher, entered Shen Gonglin's body directly. Now the Stigmata on his back are silent, as if nothing happened. But this is undoubtedly a time bomb. No one can be at ease until the situation is cleared up.

I almost asked him if he could have children. Seriously, was I out of my mind? Even if he's fine, he can't have children. How could he think about something like that at his age? He's really inhuman.

"Um... What's wrong? Does feeling cold on my back and having a headache count? By the way, why am I here again, and why are you all surrounding me... Do I have some kind of terminal illness? If so, you have to try your best to lie to me and don't tell me the truth."

When he woke up, he found himself surrounded by a group of people. More importantly, Bronya, who had been quiet all along, was holding a small Abyss Flower. This scene instantly reminded Shen Gonglin of a scene he had seen in a TV series. He had also inexplicably fainted and woke up in a hospital. The plot was exactly the same as the one Shen Gonglin had seen, which was a bit creepy. He hoped they could try to fool him. Shen Gonglin hadn't lived enough yet, and he couldn't let this kind of thing go at all.

"You have a terminal illness that makes you want to eat whenever you're hungry... Ouch, Auntie, why are you hitting me?"

Kiana solemnly approached the bedside, took Shen Gonglin's hand, and said this. Kiana's attitude almost scared Shen Gonglin to tears. As for what the illness was, he didn't quite hear it, as long as he knew it was a terminal illness. Theresa then gave Kiana a hard knock on the head from behind. This girl doesn't even know when to joke. Didn't she see that Shen Gonglin was really scared? This girl is really a handful.

"Kiana, stop talking nonsense. And Bronya, if you bring flowers, just put them in a vase. And don't bring these little Abyss Flower when visiting patients in the future. It's one thing for Kiana to be an idiot, but how can a top student like you do this? Customs are different all over the world."

Despite being the youngest among them, Theresa acted like an adult, lecturing her students. She couldn't grasp the point when she was with them; the important thing now was to figure out Shen Gonglin's problem. Did they all just want to play with him?

"Jingu, do you feel anything wrong with your body? Do you remember what happened before...? Oh, right, this is a gift."

I still have to do it myself. Who knows how long these little idiots would take if they asked the questions? It seems like they've all run into problems since they've been with Shen Gonglin. Even Fu Hua seems to have become mentally challenged. Is Shen Gonglin some kind of highly contagious poison? Luckily, I'm fine. Theresa took on the responsibility of being reliable. She asked the questions that needed to be asked and handed her bitter melon juice to Shen Gonglin. She came in a bit of a hurry and didn't bring anything. For the sake of her reliable reputation, she could only force herself to hand her bitter melon juice to Shen Gonglin. See? This is the proper way to visit a patient.

"If you're asking if anything's wrong with my body... would mouth ulcers count? I have two in my mouth that hurt terribly. As for what happened before, all I remember is playing with Himeko in the fitting room, and then suddenly I lost consciousness... Theresa, drink, drink."

Shen Gonglin tried to recall what had happened, but he had no recollection of being unconscious. He only remembered that after Himeko forcibly closed his clothes, his head felt dizzy and he couldn't remember anything. Shen Gonglin subconsciously bit down on the straw and took a sip, but the unique taste almost made him faint.

Bitter melon juice, what kind of magical killer drink is this? Forgive Shen Gonglin, I really can't accept it. This kind of delicacy can only be enjoyed by the headmaster.

"Playing with Himeko in the fitting room... Himeko, it seems you haven't explained things clearly. Start from the beginning and explain properly."

Shen Gonglin's words drew everyone's attention to Himeko. It was only then that Theresa took a sip of bitter melon juice and realized that she had indirectly kissed Shen Gonglin. Luckily, no one noticed. Sure enough, being with Shen Gonglin always leads to these kinds of inexplicable things happening.

Chapter 363 Valkyrie Assessment

"In this beautiful and pleasant season, with its refreshing autumn breeze and fragrant osmanthus blossoms, our athletes are showcasing their unique charm. First to march towards us is the reserve Valkyrie team; their slogan is..."

Amidst the cacophony of sounds around him, Shen Gonglin muttered to himself as he looked at the bustling crowd before him. He didn't know why he was saying such things, but it was like a line etched into his head. Could it be that his past self... was actually a high school sports meet host?

Otherwise, why would this happen? Come to think of it, this really does resemble a sports meet. Is this the legendary Valkyrie selection? Or is it just a selection of athletes?

"What are you muttering about... Why did you get such a high score? It makes it seem like I'm stupid. Let me tell you, I'm definitely going to get first place in this practical test. You won't even get a chance to beat me!"

Standing next to Shen Gonglin, Kiana also heard what Shen Gonglin said, but the girl paid no attention to Shen Gonglin's defeated wailing. Kiana's only thought was to get first place in the actual battle. Otherwise, Valkyrie assessment. Perhaps being a general Valkyrie managing a convenience store was Shen Gonglin's dream, but Kiana's wish was to fight on the battlefield against the Honkai. So this time, she had to get excellent results no matter what.

The suspected Honkai event a few days ago did not affect the normal operation of St. Freya. The Valkyrie assessment was held smoothly, and the students standing here had all passed the Valkyrie knowledge test. After several days of intensive study, Kiana finally managed to barely pass the assessment. Next, as long as she gets a high score in the practical training, she can be promoted smoothly. Kiana had always thought that Shen Gonglin was a poor student like herself, but during the written test, she realized how cunning this guy was. Despite needing to catch up on his studies just like her, he actually surpassed Mei and Bronya and tied for first place with the Class President.

Is this the kind of academic jerk who just smiles without saying a word when everyone's discussing exams? I hate people like Shen Gonglin the most!

We agreed to be academic underachievers together, but you turned out to be a genius. Kiana felt like all her years of schooling had been for nothing. Shen Gonglin only read a few books and got grades she never imagined. This world is really not beautiful at all.

"Yes, yes, yes, good luck... Speaking of which, why did I even have to take this kind of exam? Look, I'm already an S-rank, and I still have to take the exam with you B-rank Valkyrie. Kiana, how about we debut as a group? Let's call it the SB Group, I'll be the S, and you'll be the B..."

Compared to Kiana's confident demeanor, Shen Gonglin seemed rather uninterested. She was actually quite lazy; she'd rather sit than stand. Even though she'd already achieved the highest Valkyrie rank, S-class, she still had to take the assessment, which was a real pain in the neck. And it wasn't like she'd get double pay... Just thinking about money made her Shen Gonglin ache, not just her teeth. She was still heavily in debt. Being scammed online was something she would never tell anyone, so her only option now was to earn money as quickly as possible to pay it back. Although Rita hadn't asked for it, Shen Gonglin was anxious, so lately she'd been avoiding Rita whenever she saw her at the academy.

Debts must be repaid, so how should I earn money? The solution that Shen Gonglin has come up with is to debut as a star, form a group, Class President Kiana and Mei, and then become their manager. That way, she can not only earn money but also... I won't say anymore. The rest is just plot in a doujinshi, and I can't reveal it now.

"Alright, stop complaining. Didn't the headmaster say before that your S-rank status, Jingu, is a special admission? Although you enjoy all the benefits of an S-rank, you still have to participate in every assessment to maintain your S-rank. It's okay, the assessments will be over soon."

Mei comforted Shen Gonglin, who had been following Shen Gonglin because she was worried about Shen Gonglin health. Now it seemed he was alright. Seeing how unhappy he was, Mei patted his shoulder helplessly. She felt sorry for Shen Gonglin, but rules are rules. Many people didn't really accept his S-rank status, and there were plenty of people who thought his S-rank was inflated. Arranging for him to participate in the assessment was probably also to let him prove himself. After all, just looking at him, it was hard to associate him with S-rank.

So what exactly should an S-rank Valkyrie be like? Like the headmistress who's always saying she's the cutest in the world? Or like Rita, who's called S-rank Valkyrie but Mei feels like she's more of a professional maid? And then there's Rin Shen Gonglin, another S-rank... To be honest, Mei has given up on the entire S-rank group. Are all S-rank Valkyries like this? I wonder what that so-called strongest Valkyrie is like.

Will he end up like those disgraceful S-class figures?

"Why doesn't Rita have to take this kind of test... It's so tiring. I'm already so tired, and I still have to go through all this trouble to take the test. Mei, I want to eat double-skin milk pudding today, the kind you make yourself."

Shen Gonglin complained and muttered to herself, feeling annoyed by Rita's smile at her from the audience. When she was annoyed, she wanted to act cute. Mei smiled and nodded in agreement to Shen Gonglin's request. At this moment, the large screen on the playground had already shown the match groups. Kiana stared at the screen and finally saw her name. Her opponent was... Bronya?

"Haha, Bronya, you're my opponent now, Mei. Just watch closely, I'll definitely put on a good show in front of you!"

Kiana felt a little jealous watching Mei and Shen Gonglin's interaction. Mei was clearly hers, so why was she making double-skin milk pudding for Shen Gonglin? Mei's milk was clearly hers! The girl inexplicably felt like a spineless husband who only allowed his wife to go out and take care of other men. And Shen Gonglin's affectionate behavior towards Mei also made her very unhappy, giving her a feeling of being doubly cheated on. Finally, the somewhat aggrieved girl found an opportunity to vent. "Let's see how I crush Bronya!"

"Alright, Kiana, I know you're in really good shape today, but don't let your guard down. Bronya, you should also do your best. Remember, this assessment isn't about winning or losing to determine your promotion. It's about scoring based on your performance, so just do your best."

Despite being a young girl, Mei exudes the qualities of a wife. While encouraging Kiana, she also reminds Bronya. The emotionless loli stands quietly to the side as if nothing has happened. Her opponent is Kiana, so there's really no challenge.

"I didn't expect Bronya to be grouped with Kiana... It seems that the grouping was indeed random, not based on intelligence."

The emotionless loli was clearly a bit sharp-tongued. Bronya muttered to herself as she looked at the notice board above with her gray eyes, while Kiana obviously didn't hear what she was saying, otherwise she would definitely have gotten angry again. This girl is actually quite kind.

"Bronya, are you alright? I'm really happy to see you here for the exam."

She was hospitalized a while ago. Although she has met the discharge criteria, Kiana is still a little worried about Bronya's health. Even though they often bicker, Mei, and Kiana are, after all, classmates who entered school and fought together. Kiana would worry if anything happened to Bronya.

"... Is Kiana trying to use emotional appeal? No, stupid Kiana shouldn't have that kind of brain. It's useless. Bronya will definitely fight you with all her might."

Kiana's sudden attentiveness made Bronya a little uncomfortable. Was Kiana trying to trick her into going easy on her? But a battle is a battle, and Bronya wouldn't hold back. It was hard to imagine Kiana using such a tactic. Appearances can be deceiving. Was Kiana pretending to be stupid all along?

"Hey! What kind of look is that? As if I'm an idiot... That's because I can finally teach you a lesson in a legitimate way! To be honest, I've wanted to beat you up for a long time. First you, then Shen Gonglin. You two, I will definitely not let this opportunity pass. I will make you both understand that my true strength is far beyond your imagination!"

A confident smile appeared on Kiana's lips. This time, she was serious. Although she had been having some strange dreams these past few days, with a voice in her dreams talking nonsense, Kiana felt absolutely perfect today. Her body felt lighter than usual, and her mind was sharper than ever. All of this was preparation for facing Bronya and Shen Gonglin.

This girl had wanted to challenge Shen Gonglin for a long time. Kiana hadn't forgotten the time he bit her and locked her in the bathroom. That experience was truly unforgettable. What was worse was that he had left her a mop. Although she didn't know what that meant, Kiana subconsciously felt that Shen Gonglin deserved to die. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. She would first crush Bronya, and then maybe she could run into Shen Gonglin. She was in such good shape that she would definitely win if they fought!

"...As expected, Bronya was overthinking it. That idiot Kiana really doesn't have that kind of brain. And according to Bronya's data analysis, Kiana has a 30% chance of defeating Bronya, while Kiana's win rate against Shen Gonglin is 20%. Kiana, Bronya will go all out."

Bronya shook her head, banishing her unrealistic thoughts. Kiana was still Kiana after all. Not only did she want to challenge her, but she also wanted to challenge Shen Gonglin. Although Shen Gonglin looked weak, helpless, and easy to bully, they knew roughly how strong she was. If she used Angel Mode, Kiana's chances of winning were basically zero.

"Ah, such a small chance? Never mind, Bronya, battles can't be explained by chance and data. Today, I'm in perfect form. Whether it's you or Shen Gonglin, you'll definitely be defeated by me. I'll go all out!"

Kiana didn't care about the data at all. She was full of confidence today and could finally stretch her legs. First Bronya, then Shen Gonglin, one by one, they were all waiting to be crushed by her!

Ignoring the two girls' pre-battle declarations, Shen Gonglin was focused on something else. He also found his name on the bulletin board. He hadn't expected to be paired with her. This was quite interesting. He hadn't sparred with her since returning from headquarters. This situation... was quite intriguing.

"Just do your best, both of you... Shen Gonglin, who's your opponent?"

Encouraging Kiana and Bronya, Mei also found her own name. It didn't matter to her who she fought. Her swordsmanship, which she had practiced since childhood, allowed this quiet girl to perform exceptionally well in battle. They had both found their opponents. What about Shen Gonglin? If it was him, the academy should make special arrangements.

"Look, isn't that it, Mei? Guess who will win between us?"

Shen Gonglin gestured towards the crowd below. Mei was also surprised to see the blue figure. Shen Gonglin's opponent was actually the Class President, which was quite unexpected. Fu Hua, on the other hand, clearly already knew about this arrangement. She took a deep breath and gently adjusted her red glasses. This battle was her request. Although no one appointed her, Fu Hua had already assumed the role of Shen Gonglin's guardian. This guy had too many problems, and Fu Hua couldn't feel at ease until she understood them. A battle was obviously the best way to understand his various issues. Moreover, fighting Shen Gonglin was also Fu Hua's own wish. This guy had clearly become a bit too arrogant lately.

Not only was he in the fitting room with Himeko, but he also played both Mei and Kiana well. And that maid had an ambiguous relationship with him. Does this guy even respect his master?

And then there was that strange girl who looked like Herrscher a few days ago... Fu Hua now feels like she runs into several girls with ambiguous relationships with Shen Gonglin even when she goes out to buy a pack of cigarettes. Although she doesn't smoke, that's just how it is. The best way to deal with this kind of traitor is to beat him up. To be honest, this day...

Fu Hua has been waiting for this for a long time!

Chapter 364 The Number One Under Heaven

"Class President, you've arrived."

Shen Gonglin entered, he took a deep breath and quietly spoke these words upon seeing the blue figure before him. The cat hood behind him fluttered in the wind, adding to his air of a master... Speaking of which, masters shouldn't wear clothes like this, right? Perhaps it's because he's too poor that he can only wear Kiana's hand-me-downs. It's truly a hard life. Although the Class President gives him pocket money, Shen Gonglin saves it all to pay off his debts. He really doesn't dare to spend a single penny.

Fortunately, if I live alone, I can stay in the hospital room or go to their girls' dormitory. The dormitory assigned to me was damaged by Bronya's cannon last time and has not been repaired yet. As for meals, both the Class President and Mei are willing to feed me. Now I just need to work hard to earn money to pay off my debts.

By the way, Shen Gonglin is currently working a job eating sunflower seeds for Kiana, earning one dollar per seed, which is a real windfall.

"...It should be you who has arrived. Never mind, it doesn't matter. Shrine, are you ready?"

Compared to Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua exudes the air of a true master. To be honest, the blue training uniform doesn't quite suit Shen Gonglin's aesthetic. In his opinion, the Class President should wear those super short shorts or a skirt to show off her long legs. But for some reason, the Class President seems unwilling to wear those kinds of clothes in front of him lately, dressed so warmly... Is she afraid of catching a cold?

"Okay, I'm ready, Class President. How about we talk about something? Could you please stop wearing this outfit? Your other clothes are so nice, it's such a waste to only wear this one."

Seeing Fu Hua preparing to fight, Shen Gonglin also adjusted his state. The Mindful Essence the Great Void Sword Qi was directly triggered, Shen Gonglin had entered the state most suitable for fighting. It seemed that Fu Hua had also entered this state. In thousands of years, only two people have cultivated this Mindful Essence to the highest level. Besides Fu Hua, it was Shen Gonglin. Feeling the aura around him, Fu Hua couldn't help but nod in satisfaction. Although this rebellious disciple had many flaws, his martial arts talent was simply unmatched.

How could someone with such a mindset possibly have mastered the Mindful Essence? Could it be that his constant concern for his own body is also a form of childlike innocence? Fu Hua had thought about this before, but now it seems to be increasingly being confirmed.

"Okay, as long as you can beat me... But Shen Gonglin, this is just a test. The Angel Form will put a heavy burden on your body. If you don't want to be hospitalized again right after being discharged, be careful."

See, see, this guy really wanted her to wear revealing clothes. I knew this brat had ulterior motives. Fu Hua dressed like this because she was aware of his mentality. If she could, she would even cover her face. This guy's mentality is unacceptable. The way of practicing martial arts should be without distractions. Fu Hua is afraid that he might go into qi deviation one day. This state of mind is very problematic.

That's why Fu Hua said those words, saying that they could talk about other things later. Shen Gonglin had had it too easy on his journey, and as his master, she had to give him some setbacks. Fu Hua made it clear beforehand that he couldn't use his Angel Form, not because she was afraid of him in that state, but entirely for his health. This guy had practically turned the hospital into his second home, and it was best not to use his angel form unless it was an emergency. It wasn't because Fu Hua was afraid that she was no match for him.

"Well, I don't really want to use that form when I fight you. Turning into Universal Angel would hurt my body and make me very tired. But Class President, don't think that's all I have to do."

Shen Gonglin had her own considerations. Although the Angel form was very strong, her physical condition couldn't sustain it for long, and she would easily become exhausted. It was best to use it as a trump card. In the current battle, it was better to use the Cun Xin Fist to deal with the situation first.

"Kiana seems to be in pretty good shape today. Bronya seems to be having some trouble beating her... Hey, Shen Gonglin, did Fu Hua teach her that? She doesn't look like a beginner at all."

From her seat, Theresa watched the battles below with some surprise. First, there was Kiana's fight. Today, this young lady was full of energy, as if she had been injected with chicken blood. She was usually not in such good condition. Bronya was already being subtly suppressed by her. On the other side, the battle between Fu Hua and Shen Gonglin also made her eyes widen. Although she knew that Fu Hua had been in charge of Shen Gonglin's affairs, she did not expect Shen Gonglin to learn so quickly. It was as if two Fu Hua were fighting. Whether it was movement or fist techniques, she could not tell that he was just a beginner. Was Shen Gonglin's learning ability really that strong? This was beyond Theresa's imagination.

"That's absolutely true. His learning talent is the strongest I've ever seen. Like Durandal, Shen Gonglin is undoubtedly a genius. Lady Theresa, you must also know about Fu Hua's martial arts. Although Fu Hua has never been stingy with her teachings, no one has been able to master Fu Hua fist techniques in all this time. But as far as I know, Shingu only had to see it once to remember it completely. Not only the moves, but even the power generation techniques are as if he has been learning them for thousands of years. Durandal, as a genius, needs to work hard. As for him... he's very impressive."

Rita, standing next to Theresa, nodded in agreement. The maid was as perfect and elegant as ever, quietly standing beside Theresa with her rose-colored eyes focused solely on the battle scene below, where Shen Gonglin was fighting. Although Fu Hua was ostensibly just an A-rank Valkyrie, Rita, who knew some of her secrets, didn't see her as an ordinary Valkyrie. It could be said that Fu Hua had influenced more than one era, and the skills that she had honed and passed down to this day had been learned by Shen Gonglin. As expected.

Shen Gonglin is amazing! Shen Gonglin is the best! I absolutely adore Shen Gonglin!

The maid appeared calm and composed, but in her heart she was already praising Shen Gonglin. She was the best in the world, invincible. No wonder she was the master she had chosen to serve. The master served by the best maid in the world must also be the best in the world.

"... Rita, why do I feel like you're showing off a bit? No matter how good she is, she's still Shen Gonglin, right? Am I overthinking it?"

Theresa looked at Rita in surprise, thinking it must be her imagination. What did Rita have to be proud of about Shen Gonglin?

Chapter 365 is about embezzlement by those in charge.

"Yes, I'm just happy and relieved that the forces fighting against Honkai have become stronger."

Faced with Theresa's question, Rita remained calm and composed. This maid had already considered the current situation. Undoubtedly, Jingu Shen Gonglin was now a piece of meat being watched. In front of her was her master, who was secretly stealing from her under the guise of a guardian, and behind her were Kiana, Raiden Mei, and others eyeing her covetously. Although Bronya hadn't shown any particular intentions, she couldn't be underestimated. After all, Bronya had a drill, was a loli, and was a kuudere (cool and aloof) person, which made her quite dangerous. Under these circumstances, if she showed even the slightest interest, she would definitely be attacked by everyone. So, the current strategy was to proceed slowly and deliberately.

Like boiling a frog in lukewarm water, this is a war that requires strategic thinking and tactics. A rash attack would definitely be met with a united boycott, and might even lead to the formation of an anti- Rita alliance or something similar. Therefore, we cannot afford to do anything out of line right now; lying low is the best course of action.

"Is that so? I was just overthinking it... Look, this looks like the Kaslana family's taijutsu? Shen Gonglin has even learned this? And it seems a bit different from Kiana's. Did Kiana teach him this?"