The Boy's Leadership Potential

"I'm fine, it's alright." Mei shook her head slightly in response to the boy's concern. "But what about you? Are you still able to manage?"

Although the examination report showed that Shi Hen's injuries were not serious, they would still have an impact on his body.

"Taking control of one's own physical condition is a basic quality of a soldier, and I know my limits."

Shi Hen smiled and said.

Upon hearing this, Mei's eyes immediately showed a hint of reproach.

She knew that the boy was going to force himself again.

Knowing how the other person was feeling at that moment, she couldn't persuade them to go back to the hospital and rest.

Seeing the resentment in the girl's eyes, Shi Hen smiled slightly and changed the subject, asking, "How is the Book of Cang Xuan? Is it still with Seele and the others?"

After discovering and reactivating the Book of Cang Xuan in Fu Hua's room, the Armed Puppet, knowing exactly what had happened, resolutely chose to stand on St. Freya's side.

Although serving Fu Hua should be the highest command of the Book of Cang Xuan, the Armed Puppet also have their own emotions.

Given the bond that had been cultivated over the years with Shi Hen and others, coupled with Fu Hua's truly underhanded actions this time, it's not surprising that the Book of Cang Xuan would make this choice.

Or perhaps, the Book of Cang Xuan also realized something from Fu Hua's abandonment of him this time, and understood the deep worries in Fu Hua's heart.

"Hmm." Mei responded softly. Although she was somewhat dissatisfied with the boy's disregard for his health, Mei still answered his question well. "Although he still seems a little sullen, the Book of Cang Xuan is starting to cheer up."

"That's good."

Shi Hen nodded slightly.

Looking up at the faint smile on the boy's face, Mei couldn't help but sigh softly, "I never imagined that Fu Hua had such a hidden identity..."

As she spoke, anger welled up in the eyes of the girl, who was usually as gentle as Yamato Nadeshiko.

Traitors are the most hated people no matter where they are.

Not to mention, from top to bottom, St. Freya has always treated Fu Hua extremely well.

Especially after learning that the other party was Shenzhou Immortal, Theresa adjusted her treatment to the highest level.

Even a dimwit like Kiana mostly respects Fu Hua, although she occasionally challenges Fu Hua recklessly and gets beaten up in the process.

But last night, Fu Hua transformed into S-rank Valkyrie at the Schicksal HQ.

By this point, even Theresa realized that the other party's entry into St. Freya was premeditated, rather than due to reasons such as amnesia.

From beginning to end, Fu Hua's enrollment in St. Freya was a hoax, part of the headquarters' plan to capture Kiana.

"Indeed, who would have thought that the Immortal Chiyuan, whose active period predates the history of the Schicksal Church, had already secretly joined Schicksal and even willingly become a spy for Bishop Otto?"

He said with a smile, but there was no warmth in Shi Hen's eyes.

With her identity as the Immortal Chiyuan, Fu Hua's actions could easily cause any Shenzhou person to feel their faith Honkai.

"Perhaps Fu Hua also had her own reasons..."

Sensing the suppressed anger in the boy's heart, Mei quickly grasped his hand and tried to persuade him.

Even though she was quite dissatisfied with Fu Hua, she didn't want the boy to get sick because of it.

"No matter what her reasons are, it is absolutely wrong to do this." Shihen shook his head slightly and gave Mei a reassuring look. He said seriously, "Those who follow the Shi Hen those who stray from it receive little. This is a principle that has been passed down in Shenzhou since ancient times."

"Um.

This time, we will definitely win!

Mei, enunciating each word clearly.

Kiana has been captured, and another wave of Honkai is about to strike. They have no way out.

Therefore, even at the cost of everything, the girl was determined to win this war.

Thinking of the Seven Thunders of Sin's Purge that had been transferred to the Helios, Mei gripped the boy's hand even tighter.

Shi Hen: "..."

While your determination is commendable, Mei, have you considered that human bones have a limit to the force they can withstand?

Seemingly noticing this as well, Mei blushed and looked away as she released the boy's hand.

Understanding that the girl intended to draw the Seven Thunders of Sin's Purge, Shi Hen felt he should express his concern further, so he said, "Mei, you..."

But as soon as he opened his mouth, a soft hand instantly covered it and blocked it.

Meeting the boy's questioning gaze, Mei took a deep breath, her cheeks turning a lobster red.

Even so, the girl no longer avoided the boy's gaze, but looked directly into his eyes and said, "Hem..."

If we both make it back alive this time, let's officially start dating.

Speaking in a soft yet firm tone, Mei's purple eyes rippled with a clear, autumn-water-like quality.

"..."

Shi Hen began to feel that his script seemed to have gone a bit too far off track.

And Mei, what kind of flag are you setting?

Don't you know that in our anime world, anyone who says something like that is guaranteed to die?

"Don't refuse!" Seemingly sensing the boy's struggle in his eyes, Mei added in a firm tone, then softened dramatically the next second, "Otherwise, I'll be sad..."

From Yae Sakura's solemn warning, she could already guess what she would face after drawing the Seven Thunders of Sin's Purge.

Unconsciously, the fear of death began to spread in the girl's heart.

Even so, Mei had no intention of backing down.

However... even though she was prepared to confront that man directly, she still felt somewhat unwilling.

In particular, after noticing Kiana's almost overflowing joy when she was with the boy during this period.

She's already given in to that idiot for so long, so this last time she should be her true self.

Having cast aside all sense of propriety, morality, and shame, the young girl's heart was now filled only with a burning desire to be with the person she loved.

Sensing Mei's sensitive and delicate emotions, Mei didn't say anything that would spoil the Shi Hen. Instead, he gently hugged the girl's soft body and said, "Don't worry, we will definitely be able to get back alive this time."

Well, although he will definitely die along the way, as a successor of Welt's spirit, he will surely be able to deeply understand the essence of [Yang's Sit-Up].

So, rounding it off, he wasn't lying.

"..."

Without arguing, Mei gently rested her head on the boy's shoulder, earnestly savoring the warmth and peace of the moment, as if she wanted to deeply imprint it in her heart and make it eternal.

Because she knew that such moments would never come again.

Sensing the girl's hidden panic, Shi Hen lowered his eyes and remained silent. He simply patted the girl's slender back with both hands, his fingertips gently tracing the long, black hair tied in a ponytail, caressing and appreciating the unique delicacy of Mei.

It was an hour later Shi Hen finally left the lounge.

As for Mei...

Of course, he was asleep.

Mei hadn't been able to get a proper rest since Kiana was kidnapped, and now that she was finally able to relax, she naturally drifted off to sleep.

But Mei can sleep well, Shi Hen, who aims to become the next bishop, must not relax.

If he doesn't patrol and make his presence known more, he'll be killed and logged off soon.

Smiling and greeting the Valkyrie he encountered along the way, and encouraging them to strengthen their resolve to Anti-Honkai, Shi Hen saw an unexpectedly familiar figure outside the training room.

The alloy door to the training room opened automatically, and a green-haired girl slowly walked out, causing a hint of surprise to appear in Shi Hen's eyes. "Wendy?"

We'll be in headquarters airspace in a few hours, aren't you going to rest?"

After all, she was previously A-rank Valkyrie and was quite familiar with handling various matters. Wendy had also helped Theresa a lot during the previous war mobilization.

"You didn't rest either, did you?"

Smiling, Wendy instinctively stopped a few steps away from the boy.

She was quite bothered by the fact that she had worked up a sweat during training.

"This operation was rather hasty, and I'm a little worried."

As he explained, Shi Hen looked the girl up and down in her cool sportswear outfit, a hint of admiration rising in his eyes.

Despite spending three years in a wheelchair due to her Desire Gem experiments, Wendy's figure is still quite impressive; she's perfectly slim where she should be, and her curves are... well, I mean, her determination to train even on the eve of war is commendable.

Look at Mei, she's already planted a bunch of flags on herself.

In contrast, Wendy seemed very down-to-earth.

"I'm a little worried too." Wendy nodded slightly, a look of concern on her face. "Compared to someone like Durandal, I'm still far behind."

As she spoke, the girl clenched her fist with some resentment.

Having mastered the power of the Desire Gem, she was acutely aware that she was many times stronger than before.

But in the end... she saw no chance of winning against either the Miko who suddenly appeared in New Zealand or an S-rank Valkyrie like Durandal.

With the big battle imminent, all she could do was train continuously and improve her strength as much as possible.

Shi Hen: "..."

Young lady, don't think you can compare to a chosen one like Durandal just because you've got Schicksal code.

While you're basking in the glory of having cheated, little do you know that some people are already cheating all over!

"Durandal is, after all, the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal, and her strength is still very strong."

Shi Hen tried to persuade him.

"However, no matter what, I will protect you!"

Wendy shook her head slightly, looked into the boy's dark eyes, and said in an extremely serious tone.

She never wants to experience what happened in New Zealand again.

Thinking of the despair of being able to watch Shi Hen fight bloody battles while being powerless to help, the girl couldn't help but clench her fist.

Shi Hen: "???"

Although his combat strength as an individual is indeed not high, why do these people always treat him as a decorative figure?

Seriously, when will men finally stand up in this malicious world?!

Unable to comprehend the boy's inner cries, Wendy's cheeks suddenly flushed red as she said, "Also, the warship isn't far from headquarters anymore, you should get some rest..."

After saying that, as if afraid of being seen with the boy, Wendy hurriedly ran away, almost tripping at the corner.

"..."

Looking at the girl's slightly disheveled back, Shi Hen's lips twitched slightly.

Although her behavior was a bit strange, she had a kind heart.

With a smile, Shi Hen continued his inspection tour.

Chapter Forty: The Leadership Vision of Young People

As noon arrived in the Mediterranean region, the Helios finally entered the airspace of the Schicksal HQ.

Shortly after the Helios crossed the boundary, six prismatic, crystalline blue objects approached from different directions and quickly unfolded like flowers, their translucent crystalline wings immediately lighting up.

This is a defense satellite independently developed by Schicksal.

Although they are usually just scattered around the Floating Island like decorations, they can transform into the most terrifying killing weapons once they enter combat mode. The energy rays released by their crystal wings are enough to pierce through the shells of Chariot-class Honkai Beast.

Of course, for the Helios as it is today, these defense satellites are no different from decorations.

A cyan storm swept by, and these satellites disintegrated into countless fragments that scattered into the sea below without even being able to launch an attack.

This is the battlefield dominance of a Herrscher.

"Is this the power of Herrscher? Wendy is amazing!"

On the deck, Seele couldn't help but cover her mouth and let out a heartfelt exclamation.

To be honest, such a being, capable of wielding immense power with a mere gesture, is indeed beyond human comprehension.

Even though Valkyrie can also use Honkai Energy, they still need to rely on various equipment to unleash their magical powers.