Chapter 94

"Lady Theresa, this is just a normal competition between students, so there's really no need to stop it. Besides, I'd like to see Kiana's performance. Jingu is an S-rank student, so having him as Kiana's sparring partner would be perfect."

With a professional fake smile on her face, the maid reached out to stop Theresa and said softly, "Shen Gonglin is probably running out of energy. Rita knows Kiana's personality a bit. Judging from her current appearance, the girl is furious, so she's even less likely to show mercy. I was just thinking about how to teach Shen Gonglin a lesson, and then Kiana rushed in. What a perfect wingman! All I have to do is find the right moment to play the hero and save the damsel in distress... Tsk tsk tsk, so perfect. It wouldn't hurt to take the initiative a little. If we don't act recklessly, Shen Gonglin will be completely taken advantage of by Fu Hua."

Both master and apprentice are masters of disguise. One pretends to be innocent and harmless but is actually a lecherous scoundrel, while the other pretends to be upright and honest but is actually a rebellious disciple. From now on, Rita will only believe what she sees with her own eyes.

I think you just want to see Shen Gonglin get beaten up, don't you?

Looking into Rita's eyes, Theresa thought to herself, "Don't let the headmistress's innocent and naive appearance fool you; she's actually quite perceptive. Rita doesn't actually want to watch Kiana fight; she clearly wants to see Shen Gonglin get beaten up. And why isn't Mei intervening? Given her personality, she shouldn't just stand by and watch Kiana act recklessly... Okay, never mind, Mei has her own issues too."

The lightning girl beside Theresa gripped the railing tightly, her entire body seemingly crackling with electricity in Theresa's eyes. Her gentle face now wore a mad smile. Theresa was already grateful she hadn't unleashed a lightning explosion. Truly breathtaking skill! Shen Gonglin hadn't done anything, just stood there, yet she had provoked these girls to act this way. Was assigning him to the Far East Branch ... really the right thing to do?

Theresa couldn't help but ask herself the same question. Oh well, it's not something I can interfere with. Since they're all willing to do this, I won't go up there and become a target. I just hope Shen Gonglin is alright.

"Kiana, your assessment is over. The Shrine has just been through a battle, and he cannot come now..."

Somewhat flustered, Fu Hua scrambled off Shen Gonglin. She quickly straightened her clothes; thankfully, she was wearing her training uniform, which provided some insulation. Had she been wearing other clothes, Shen Gonglin would have definitely taken advantage of her. Seeing Kiana's intent on Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua wanted to intervene. Normally, Shen Gonglin would easily defeat Kiana, but Fu Hua knew her disciple was physically weak. After sparring with him for so long, she wasn't sure he could beat Kiana now.

"Class President, you're spoiling Shen Gonglin way too much! I just had a battle too, and besides, judging from the group assignments, it's going to be me fighting Shen Gonglin next. If you keep spoiling her like this, she won't improve. Don't worry, I saw what happened just now. Class President, I'll avenge you!"

Kiana rubbed her hands together, eager to teach Shen Gonglin a lesson. It would be really fun. Kiana's thoughts were now in complete agreement with the owner of the voice in her heart: she wanted to teach Shen Gonglin a good lesson. The Class President doted on Shen Gonglin, but she wouldn't. She wanted to let him experience the harsh realities of society and see if he would dare to flirt with other women in front of her again!

"Can your ape-like physique compare to my precious disciple's... No, although they've both been in battle, how can Shen Gonglin compare to Kiana? Even among the Valkyrie, Kiana's physique is outstanding. She has the Kaslana family's genes, and as one of the three founding families of Schicksal, she naturally has abundant stamina to handle all kinds of battles. Compared to her, Shen Gonglin is practically weak. "Fu Hua was about to say something, but when she heard Kiana mention how she doted on Shen Gonglin, she was stunned. She was right; it seemed she had started doting on Shen Gonglin again.

Even though she had already decided to let go and let Shen Gonglin experience things properly, why couldn't she help but want to protect him? Protecting him was fine, but was she really being a little too concerned? This question plunged Fu Hua into a deep self-contradiction. Of course, she knew that spoiling Shen Gonglin like this would do him no good, but... she just couldn't help it.

It seems Kiana should spend more time with him after all. Among so many people, only Kiana doesn't spoil Shen Gonglin, or rather, her spoiling isn't as obvious. Fu Hua doesn't even trust herself anymore. No matter how determined she is, she always unconsciously lowers her standards for Shen Gonglin, like when she was forced to agree to his conditions during the battle. Now it's up to Kiana. Go Kiana! Whether you can train Shen Gonglin into a useful person depends on you.

"... Alright, then you and Kiana can try it out first. Don't push yourself too hard. If it doesn't work out, be sure to tell us. Don't force yourself to... I'm going now."

After giving Shen Gonglin a warning, Fu Hua reluctantly turned back to leave, looking back several times. She knew Shen Gonglin's personality; he definitely wouldn't admit defeat easily. What was she going to do? If she had known he would fight Kiana next, she wouldn't have fought him for so long. She was really worried.

"Class President, that's enough! Get out of here now. I promise I'll give Shen Gonglin a good beating. I'll avenge you for taking advantage of you."

Why didn't I notice how long-winded and nagging the Class President was before? I couldn't stand it anymore, so Kiana pushed Fu Hua's shoulder and pushed her out of the training field. The girl patted her chest and promised that she would avenge Fu Hua, but Fu Hua, who was pushed out, hesitated to speak. Avenge?

Fu Hua didn't need Kiana to avenge her. To be honest, Fu Hua was already used to what had happened earlier. Besides, it wasn't entirely Shen Gonglin's fault; it was just something beyond her control. So she didn't really care... Should she care or not? This question started echoing in Fu Hua's mind again. It was so annoying. Why couldn't she figure this out?

Chapter 369 Bewitching

"Shen Gonglin, nice to meet you!"

After kicking the Class President off the stage, Kiana turned and charged at Shen Gonglin. The girl's eyes were full of fighting spirit. She had wanted to teach Shen Gonglin a lesson for a long time, but she had never had the chance. This time, she was going to seize the opportunity. Being able to beat up Shen Gonglin openly in front of so many people was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Kiana wasn't worried at all about not being able to beat Shen Gonglin. Even though he was an S-rank, she didn't take him seriously. The Class President, an A-rank, had fought him to a standstill. With her exceptional talent, it wouldn't be unbelievable for her to defeat Shen Gonglin. As long as Shen Gonglin didn't use his Angel Mode, Kiana wasn't really afraid of him.

"I wouldn't call it giving you pointers, I just want to beat you up. Kiana, you're being a bit arrogant today."

The Sword Heart Art from the Mindful Essence allowed Shen Gonglin to quickly calm down and make the most suitable judgment. The Form Resonance of One Martial Arts allowed Shen Gonglin to apply all his moves effectively. He actually knew quite a bit about the Kaslana family's physical techniques that Kiana used, so even when he was short of stamina, he could still handle Kiana's attacks. Did she really think that anyone could bully him? The Class President was one thing, after all, she provided him with benefits, but what was Kiana doing? She wouldn't let him kiss her or touch her, so why did she think she could bully him? She didn't even give him money, so he didn't need to give her any face.

"Hey, let's see what you're capable of. Don't think that just because you learned a couple of moves from the Class President you're a match for me. Today, I performed flawlessly."

Driven by Honkai energy, the Honkai Furnace behind Kiana's combat suit converted energy into combat support. A giant cat paw kicked towards Shen Gonglin. Each Valkyrie's armor has a different function, which Shen Gonglin envied. They all had them, but she didn't... Perhaps they didn't bother to equip themselves with the Universal Angel Armor because they already had it?

Crossing her arms, she blocked the attack of the giant cat claw. The pain in her arms made Shen Gonglin grit her teeth. The cat claw that appeared in the void turned into light and disappeared. What broke through the light barrier was Kiana's new attack. This girl is really like she's on drugs today. Her skills are a bit unlike her usual self.

Shen Gonglin dodged Kiana's attack again, while pondering the same question. He knew Kiana's usual skills, but this was the first time he'd seen her attack so fiercely. His bright purple eyes scanned the situation for a moment, Shen Gonglin raised his hand to block Kiana's next attack. Although he had been learning martial arts from Fu Hua, Shen Gonglin didn't consider himself a close-combat type. To be honest, his arms and fists were already quite sore. Kiana's condition today was also clearly problematic; she seemed to be getting more and more energetic as the fight went on. Could she be having someone else fight for her?

"Kiana's performance today was exceptionally good."

In the stands, Mei, having adjusted her mindset, finally stopped experiencing the flickering electricity around her. Looking down at Kiana, who was displaying a fierce and seemingly Shen Gonglin presence, she was puzzled. They had lived together for a long time, and Mei knew Kiana's abilities all too well. Kiana's victory over Bronya today was already quite surprising, but now she was fighting like this against Shen Gonglin. Shen Gonglin had truly inherited the Class President; even if she was affected by stamina issues, she shouldn't be this bad. Was it really just because Kiana was in top form today?

"Yes, during the battle with Kiana just now, Bronya felt like Kiana was a completely different person... However, Bronya lost because she was careless. If it happened again, Bronya would definitely not lose."

After returning to the stands following the battle, Bronya nodded in agreement with Mei's words. It seemed that losing to Kiana was also a big deal for her. She had wanted to show off in front of Shen Gonglin, but instead, she lost to Kiana and became her foil. Although she remained expressionless, Bronya was actually quite unsettled inside. If she could do it again, she definitely wouldn't lose... How could she lose to that idiot Kiana? Bronya felt so annoyed.

"Bronya, it's just a test, don't worry about it so much. You passed it too, just try harder next time."

Mei smiled helplessly as she comforted the agitated, emotionless girl beside her. Bronya rarely showed such emotional changes, so it seemed that losing to Kiana was indeed a big deal for her. Mei could only console her by saying that this assessment wasn't solely based on victory for advancement. Depending on their performance in battle, even if they lost, they could still advance. Bronya was a perfect example; she had a full score in theory, so her advancement was a certainty.

"Yes, Bronya will definitely try harder next time and won't lose to that idiot Kiana a second time."

Looking at the serious Bronya, Mei nodded with a wry smile. She felt like a kindergarten teacher now. Kiana was the most troublesome one, but now there was also Shen Gonglin. She hoped she could control them. Perhaps the job of a kindergarten teacher was more suitable for her than Valkyrie.

While Mei was contemplating her future path, the battle on stage continued unabated. Unbeknownst to her, Rin Shen Gonglin had fallen into a fierce struggle. Her once lithe figure had become heavy. Was Kiana truly a perpetual motion machine? They had both been through a battle, so why was Kiana able to fight with increasing vigor? She had already used electric current to stimulate her muscles, but it seemed she still couldn't match Kiana. Was Kiana the epitome of someone who grew stronger with each battle? In her current state, she might actually lose to her. This was something she found hard to accept.

So, should we activate the City of Time? If we do, everyone within its range can provide you with stamina. If we don't make up our minds soon, we might really lose to this little girl. Just imagine how embarrassing it would be to lose to her.

At this moment, the inner voice of Shen Gonglin began to tempt Shen Gonglin once again. Knowing his unwillingness to admit defeat, this trick was always effective for him. As long as he activated the City of Time... then the rest could be left to her.

[If this is expanded upon, will it have any impact on others?]

While parrying Kiana's attacks, Shen Gonglin thought to herself, "I have no choice but to do this. If I lose to Kiana, how will I save face?"

Chapter 370 The City of Time Reopens

[There's absolutely no problem. At most, you'll just be a little tired. As long as you get plenty of rest and eat well, you'll be fine. Don't worry, everything will be alright.]

The voice in her heart made this promise, and Shen Gonglin Jingu was also somewhat tempted. Kiana's attacks were becoming more and more intense, and it would be too embarrassing for her to lose to her here. As a dignified S-rank, if she lost to Kiana, Valkyrie who had not yet passed the test... No, Shen Gonglin had to save face, this couldn't go on.

"Okay, I'll do as you say. But if you dare lie to me, I'll make you regret it!"

"Okay, if I'm lying to you, you can punish me however you want."

Finally making up her mind, Shen Gonglin took a deep breath. When Kiana attacked again, she suddenly noticed that Shen Gonglin's eyes had changed drastically. Her heterochromatic eyes, one gold and one red, were dazzling and mysterious. When Kiana saw these eyes, she felt very bad. What was going on? Had Shen Gonglin been transformed by her?

"City of Time!"

Guided by the voice in her heart, Shen Gonglin raised her finger to the sky, and a huge clock phantom spread from beneath her feet. The shadow spread extremely quickly, almost instantly covering the entire training ground... No, the spread had not stopped. The pale black clock phantom even spread to the entire artificial island of St. Freya. The City of Time Devouring that Shen Gonglin herself used was incomparable to the elven girl who had not yet recovered. This range was many times larger than it had been before.

Hmm? This move... it really is this one. It feels exactly the same as before. Does Shen Gonglin also know how to use this move?

In the stands, Rita and Mei's expressions hardened. Having fought against Kurumi before, they were very familiar with this move, City of Time. Wasn't this a move that only that girl could use? Why did Shen Gonglin know it too? And the range of this move was no joke.

"Rita, the alert says the entire artificial island has been covered by this thing, and people are showing signs of exhaustion and weakness. Do you know what this is? Is it the same situation mentioned in the previous report?"

Theresa learned about the situation on the artificial island immediately, and her cute little face turned serious. The previous report mentioned that the girl who was suspected to Herrscher had such an ability, but now it was clearly Shen Gonglin who used it. Did he really have some special connection with that mysterious girl? Shen Gonglin is such a mysterious guy. There are just too many mysteries surrounding him.

"That's true, but the range and the rate of stamina loss are quite different from before. Lady Theresa, please forgive me for taking my leave for now. It seems that it's time for me to make my appearance."

Rita bowed to Theresa, and then the maid rushed to Shen Gonglin's side. No matter what the problem was, the most important thing now was to check on Shen Gonglin's condition and see how she had suddenly become like this.

"Hey, Shen Gonglin, what's going on?"

As the one who directly confronted Shen Gonglin, Kiana was the one who knew the battlefield situation best. Visible black and red energy was gathering around Shen Gonglin in the air, as if some kind of big boss was about to appear. Was this guy going to unleash his full power if he couldn't beat him? Let him use whatever moves he had. For Kiana today, there was absolutely no pressure.

"How was I supposed to know what was going on? This... this bastard is lying to me!"

Some kind of energy was gathering, but Shen Gonglin didn't feel any replenishment of her stamina. It was as if she was consuming stamina but replenishing her mana bar. She felt like she had been tricked.

[You guessed right, you were tricked. But I, Tokisaki Kurumi, keep my word. I lied to you, so you can punish me however you like.]

A voice in her heart rang out with barely concealed laughter. The City of Time didn't replenish physical strength, but rather time. This might not be of much use to Shen Gonglin, since his time was practically fixed and infinite. But for her, it was something she relied on for survival. With this replenished time, there were so many things she could do, such as... taking revenge?

"Master... Shrine, Kiana, could you explain the current situation?"

At this moment, the maid arrived on the battlefield and stopped Kiana from continuing the fight. Now was not the time to continue the Valkyrie assessment. This had already affected the entire Far East Branch artificial island, and this could lead to a major incident.

"How am I supposed to know what happened? Shen Gonglin suddenly turned into this... Hey, maid, watch out!"

Kiana was completely baffled. Who could she possibly ask? How could she possibly know the reason for this? Kiana wouldn't be surprised if Shen Gonglin Jingu had some kind of problem. She was just naturally prone to having problems, as if everyone had the same issue. For example, she herself had been having strange dreams lately, and Mei had a similar problem. Bronya had even recently gone into her chuunibyou mode, and now with Shen Gonglin... was everyone really a villain?

Kiana's thoughts had wandered off somewhere, but when she saw what was happening behind Rita, Kiana quickly snapped back to reality and called out to warn her. The S-rank Valkyrie's reaction speed was no joke; she had already sensed what was happening behind her. As Rita turned around, she had already drawn her scythe, slicing the black bullet in half. The one who made this attack was the small hand that appeared from the shadow of Shen Gonglin. This feeling was definitely that woman.

"It's blocked, that's a real shame... But this time I'm different from last time."

Her entrance was quite villainous. The girl, who had fought with Rita and the others before, emerged from the shadows. The short gun in her hand was emitting wisps of smoke. She didn't care when Rita blocked her attack. It was just a greeting, but what followed was not something that could be resolved with a greeting.

"Is that so? But in my opinion, the outcome of this battle will still be the same as before."

Rita remained expressionless. The maid's gaze lingered briefly on Kurumi's arm, but there was no visible wound. However, she had indeed severed Kurumi's arm last time, so it seemed there was some kind of special way to recover... Whatever, as long as she was killed this time, she probably wouldn't be able to recover. The Shen Gonglin was a potential threat, and what she had to do was to completely eliminate this threat!

Chapter 371

"Wait a minute, this is my battle! I haven't decided the winner with him yet!"

Seeing her battle interrupted, Kiana complained angrily. She looked at Shen Gonglin, wanting to continue the fight. She was about to win, so why did it turn out like this? This was supposed to be her home turf, but now it's become a battle between Rita and that girl. This won't do.

"Yeah, I haven't finished my fight yet, let me... Hey, what's up? What are you trying to do now?"

Shen Gonglin hadn't given up yet, but when he tried to step forward to continue his fight with Kiana, he was blocked by the elf girl beside him. Her long, slender, snow-white arms blocked Shen Gonglin, preventing him from advancing. No way! Time was currently stored in his body, and in his current state, he couldn't possibly defeat that maid. If he wanted revenge, he would have to get his time back first.

"What I want to do... guess?"

Her aggression was off the charts. Unlike shy girls, this elven girl was clearly a predator. Their heterochromatic eyes met, and the elven girl pounced on him. Shen Gonglin instinctively tried to dodge, but the girl had somehow managed to wrap her arms around his waist. The position made it clear who was in control. Could he possibly escape?

A familiar yet unfamiliar sensation spread across her lips, Shen Gonglin's eyes immediately filled with despair. Here we go again! These girls don't give her any face at all. When will it be her turn to take the initiative? Shen Gonglin had been thinking about this for a long time. Doesn't this make her seem useless? It's always the girls who force her. If possible, Shen Gonglin wanted to force someone else too; it felt so humiliating!

Time, shift.

As the two came into contact, the time stored in Shen Gonglin's body was transferred into the elf girl's body. Moreover, the absorption of bodily fluids could help Kurumi temporarily break through various restrictions. This was the same as a seventeen-year-old girl drinking Rin's soup. These Valkyrie in front of her were tough opponents. If she didn't recover her condition, she would be no match for them at all. Kurumi of losing her hand before. That was her Power of Kings!

The dark red energy flowed rapidly from Shen Gonglin's body to Kurumi's, and even Shen Gonglin's heterochromatic eyes turned back to their original deep purple color. To the elf girl, Shen Gonglin was now like a charger. People who always treat others as chargers will eventually be treated as chargers themselves. This can be considered karma.

"Phew... that's awesome, aren't you jealous? I'm not letting you kiss me, aren't you mad?"

After a long silence, their lips parted, and she glanced at the stunned girls, then licked her lips seductively. The glistening silk threads on her lips undoubtedly infuriated everyone watching. A kiss was one thing—someone here had kissed before—but to leave such a string of silk threads was going too far. Girl, you've chosen the wrong path. The number of people on the battlefield slowly increased again. Fu Hua, who had already left, walked over with a gloomy expression. Her disciple being held in someone's arms and kissed like that was utterly humiliating. Unlike her usual mood, Fu Hua now... just wanted to beat her up!

Without a word, the battle began. Fu Hua casually tossed aside her red-rimmed glasses and charged forward. Unlike her previous fight with Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua was fighting seriously this time. Usually calm, she seemed somewhat frantic this time, perhaps because she had just seen how this girl dealt with Shen Gonglin... So what if that's how it is?

It's normal for a master to be a little angry if his apprentice is bullied in front of him!

"Oh dear, how scary. I've been feeling something's off lately. You... you wouldn't have been eyeing my little Rin all along, would you? The kind of eyeing that would allow you to use your master to do whatever you want?"

It's unclear who she learned this suicidal ability from, but Kurumi continued to taunt Fu Hua while dodging her attacks. Her time manipulation abilities were now fully developed, making her a completely different person from when she first awakened. Shadows spread out beneath her feet, with pale white arms constantly interfering with Fu Hua's attacks. At the same time, Kurumi continued to mock Fu Hua. Perhaps this is just her personality; she seems to think of herself as someone who is always at odds with the world.

Could it be... that she guessed right?

Theresa, Mei, and Bronya were organizing manpower to deal with the weaker members who had fallen due to the City of Time. Only Fu Hua, Rita, and Kiana were on the battlefield. After hearing Kurumi's mocking words, Rita and Kiana subconsciously looked at Fu Hua. In fact, the two of them sometimes thought the same thing, but they just hadn't been as bold as this girl to say it out loud. Now, looking at Fu Hua, she seemed to be angry and embarrassed. Could it be that she really thought that way? Otherwise, why would she be so agitated? Fu Hua really was thinking of bullying Shen Gonglin.

It's confirmed! I always thought it was Shen Gonglin who was after Fu Hua's body, but who would have thought that it was actually Fu Hua on the other side?

"Don't overthink it. We'll talk about that later. Right now, the priority is to work with Fu Hua to defeat that strange girl." Rita and Kiana exchanged a glance and launched an attack in coordination with Fu Hua. Based on their previous experience fighting her, this girl wasn't particularly strong. They absolutely couldn't let her get away this time.

However, just as Kurumi said, this time she is different from before.

The City of Time, created by Shen Gonglin, is still in operation. The area it covers includes not only ordinary people but also a large number of Valkyrie. The time drawn from them gives Kurumi ample combat power. This girl is the type who always seeks revenge. She has always remembered the grudge that Rita had severed with her scythe.

"Kekkaishi, First Bullet".

A golden clock appeared behind Kurumi, blocking the cold blade of the scythe that was attacking her from behind. The girl turned around and gave Rita a strange smile, but what she did next puzzled Rita even more. Why did she point the gun at herself?

Indeed, it was true. Kurumi raised her right hand, pointed the gun at her own head, and pulled the trigger without hesitation. The gunshot rang out, and Rita watched Kurumi shot herself in the head. But the expected scene of gushing blood did not occur. Even the girl in front of her disappeared in an instant. Rita, who was used to fighting, felt a chill run through her body. This was a warning of danger brought to her by countless battles. Without time to think, Rita immediately flashed away from the spot. The reappearance of the spirit showed how wise Rita's actions were. Was this teleportation?

Chapter 372 Minor Internal Strife

"It wasn't teleportation, it was just acceleration. It's surprising that you were able to dodge it. But can you dodge it again next time?"

As if sensing Rita's confusion, Kurumi kindly explained her abilities. Even if Rita understood, what difference would it make? She didn't care at all about others knowing her abilities. All she wanted to do now was take revenge. Kurumi still remembered clearly the pain that the maid had caused her last time. She had to make several holes in her.

Acceleration? What does that mean? Does she mean that what happened just now was just a kind of teleportation due to excessive speed? How could that be possible?

"The first shot can accelerate the target it hits, just like now... Little girl, sneaking up is not a good habit, and you... Really good, you can even dodge at this speed, you're really amazing."

As she continued explaining her abilities, Kiana and Fu Hua attacked from the other side. Kurumi, in her accelerated Kurumi, easily dodged their attacks and immediately counterattacked. Kiana was kicked far away, while Fu Hua raised her hand to block Kurumi's gun butt. As expected of little Rin's master, she blocked her attack with her body's reaction, but that was all she could do.

The Second Bullet can be used to limit it.

"The Second Bullet can slow down the flow of time for the target it hits, so be careful to dodge it."

Fu Hua raised her pistol and dodged far away the instant Kurumi fired. However, after hearing Kurumi's words, a bead of cold sweat dripped down Fu Hua's forehead. She did not doubt the truth of Kurumi's words. The speed just now was indeed not teleportation but simply speed. However, such speed was not something a human could possess. Acceleration and deceleration... this ability to control time, is it really not Herrscher? But such Herrscher has never appeared in history.

"Three against one? That's so unfair. In that case, I think one-on-one is better."

Rita and Fu Hua each guarded one side, while Kiana, who had crawled out of the ruins, stared intently at Kurumi. The Valkyrie forces on the perimeter were also converging on this side. Surrounded, Kurumi remained calm. She touched her red lips and seemed to be seriously considering how to fight back. She had plenty of time now, which meant she could finally cause a big ruckus. A girl like her deserved a grand welcome.

"Eighth Bullet, appear, the rest of me!"

Energy representing the number eight flowed into the muzzle of the gun, and Kurumi fired at the shadow on the ground without hesitation. The dark shadow surged as if boiling. Rita and the other two were filled with astonishment. What, what is this? Why, why are there so many of her?

"Whether it's one-on-one, one-on-two, or one-on-three, it's all up to you. Excuse me, but to borrow a phrase little Rin once said, I am an army all by myself."

The fluctuations stopped, and a dozen girls emerged from the shadows, looking exactly like Tokisaki Kurumi. These were Kurumi from the past. In a minute, in a second, given enough time, Kurumi could create an infinite number of clones. Although they would be slightly weaker than the original, it was perfect for the current situation. Kurumi had never been afraid of group battles.

With a thought, Kurumi left her main body and three clones behind, while the remaining clones rushed to the outer perimeter to find targets and begin fighting. Kurumi watched her enemies with interest. She thought Anran and the others would be satisfied with this battle. She only needed to hold Shen Gonglin and watch the show. This guy's stamina was completely exhausted, and the time she had taken away seemed to have made him a little weak as well. But that didn't matter, she was here.

"Let's begin... What are you waiting for?"

Two clones rushed towards Fu Hua and Kiana, but another one stood motionless beside Kurumi. Rita watched the girl in front of her with a look of seriousness, but the clone Kurumi's attention was not on her. She looked at the Shen Gonglin with some envy, thinking that she wanted to be like that too.