The collapse started when Kiana came to the door

"Tsk...what the hell is this..."

He raised his heavy wrist and gently touched his forehead with the back of his hand. The burning touch made him retract his arm as if he had been electrocuted.

"Hiss... It's so hot. I hope I caught a cold for no apparent reason."

Li Shubai lifted the sweat-soaked quilt, climbed out of bed, turned his body sideways, and pushed his feet into cotton slippers. Then he managed to concentrate and look around.

In a bedroom decorated quite luxuriously, the curtains of the French windows were not drawn, and the formal clothes that I wore yesterday were drying on the balcony, and...

Huh? Why are Kiana's dress and the uniform Yulandel wore yesterday also here?

Also, that dress... is it a swimsuit? And the one next to it... is it the student uniform of St. Freya's College?

Not only that, even the round clothesline was filled with all kinds of underwear and even a few thin stockings.

Li Shubai blinked his eyes, his mind was a little stuck.

What on earth happened last night?

He remembered that he was very embarrassing when he went to Siegfried for a drink and fell down with one glass, and then... then someone sent him to this bedroom?

No, compared to that...

Li Shubai realized later that something more serious was happening.

Who helped him change his pajamas?

Just as he was staring blankly at the balcony, the bedroom door suddenly opened with a click.

Li Shubai turned his head subconsciously, then was stunned for a moment, and quickly turned his head back.

"You...why are you all dressed like this??!"

Walking in from the door were four women who exuded a faint scent of water all over their bodies, their beautiful figures wrapped in bath towels. Although it was only a fleeting glimpse, the charm at that moment still made Li Shubai's already sluggish thinking even more dizzy.

“What do you mean by wearing like this… If you just took a shower, you can only make do with a bath towel for now…” A crisp voice said with a slightly embarrassed tone.

"Then don't just barge into a boy's bedroom with a bath towel hanging on your head!" Li Shubai, who was facing the balcony, covered his aching forehead and spoke very quickly, "No matter what, at least wear pajamas like me!"

"But...our pajamas are already damaged..." This time, a voice that sounded very righteous was heard.

"Broken?" Li Shubai said blankly.

"Who made those pajamas so fragile?" The proud voice was full of absolute majesty and unquestionable. "We just used a little force, and those annoying clothes turned into a pile of torn cloth... If those clothes were not so fragile, we would not be in the situation where we can't find better alternatives to cover our bodies."

"No... I don't think it's a problem with the clothes, but a problem with us..." The voice was exactly the same as the clear voice that sounded at the beginning, and it said helplessly in a more mature tone.

"Huh, what are you talking about, the one who is making the most trouble?" The arrogant voice said with a tone full of disdain, "I really didn't expect that you, who look as calm as that blonde woman, would have such an arrogant and domineering side. Compared with you, the immature you is just like a little white rabbit, harmless to humans and animals."

"What? I'm obviously working hard, okay?" a crisp voice said dissatisfiedly.

Work hard? Li Shubai's mouth twitched: "Can you let me know what you are working hard on?"

"Of course, it's about how to get that white stuff out!" said the clear voice in a proud tone as if he had won a victory.

"..." Li Shubai was silent for a long while. He turned his head expressionlessly and looked directly at the four women wrapped in bath towels. "So, that's why I felt so tired after waking up..."

"Uh..." Kiana [Hersher of the Fire] hesitated for a moment, then smiled brightly, "Yes, it's just as the captain thought."

"You're right! Don't smile like you've been praised! I'm not praising you!" Li Shubai said angrily, "I said, I only drank a small glass of red wine. Even if I was drunk due to physical reasons, I couldn't be that tired when I woke up! What on earth did you do to me when I was hungover?!"

"It's fine if these three brainless parameciums are just messing around, but how come you, a female bishop who has already become the Pope, are hanging out with them? The name of the Holy Sword Yulandel is crying!"

“Hmm…” Yulandel [Brilliant Knight·Moon Soul] blushed. Although she did not regret all the ridiculous things she did last night, she was serious by nature and could not say anything to refute. So she could only show a slightly awkward smile and try to get away with it, “Eh… Hey?”

"What the hell are you doing?" Li Shubai suddenly felt indescribably tired when he saw Youlandel [Brilliant Knight·Yuepo] putting on such an inappropriate expression on her always serious face. "So, what's going on? What happened last night? I can probably guess what ridiculous things you did, but there must be a reason for it. It's impossible that the four of you just did... that to me on a whim?"

The moment the words fell, the air in the entire bedroom suddenly fell into an eerie silence.

"..." Li Shubai rolled his eyes, "Don't tell me, I actually guessed it right?"

"There are various reasons why things turned out this way." Kiana [Hersler of the Fire] said a little shyly, "After the captain got drunk, I was the one who brought you back, but..."

——Last night.

After the Spring Elf [Sirin] pointed out the real reason why Kiana could not fully master the power of the Herrscher, Kiana [Herscher of Fire] laughed awkwardly.

"Uh...it seems to be exactly as she said?"

Put yourself in her shoes. From the perspective of Kiana [Herrser of the Fire] who once defeated another will in her body, it seems that her school-age self, after losing the other will that was competing with her for power and giving up the intention of seizing her body, is still unable to fully master her own power. This is indeed because she is still unable to truly accept her identity as [Sirin].

However, even so, Kiana [Hersher of the Fire] does not think that the other party must follow the same path as herself.

The reason is simple. At that point in time, the will in the other self's body did not actively choose an irreversible path like the [Xilin] in her own body.

Although [Sirin] in that world had committed irreparable sins such as killing the stormtroopers led by Ragnar and cutting off one of Siegfried's arms, first of all, in Kiana's heart, the status of Ragnar's team and Teacher Himeko could not be equated. Secondly, unlike the situation when Himeko was killed by the Sky Mandate Headquarters, the direct reason why [Sirin] lost control in the Siberia incident was originally the tragedy caused by Sky Mandate and Ragnar's team trying to forcibly recover her.

Since Ragnar's team came to Siberia at the behest of Otto, who knew that she was the second Herrscher, and used tough measures to bring her back to the Destiny, which led to Xilin's loss of control, then... they must be prepared to bear the corresponding consequences.

Anyone who wants to harm others must be prepared to be harmed as well.

Even someone as kind as Kiana [Herrser of the Fire] has already seen through this natural truth as she grew up.

Therefore, after a brief hesitation, Kiana [Herserker of the Fire] decisively spoke to her other self: "But you don't need to follow the same path as me."

"In the final analysis, whether it was your birth or that guy's birth, it was originally just the result of that hateful bishop's unconscious promotion. You are you, regardless of whether you are the original [Sirin] or what kind of relationship you have with [Sirin]. From the moment you were born, you were already an independent individual."

However, Kiana did not realize the implication of Kiana [Herser of the Fire]'s words. She tilted her head: "Uh... what are you talking about?"

"What are you talking about...Aren't you worried about the relationship between you and Sirin?" asked Kiana [Hersher of the Fire].

"No, I've never been bothered by that kind of thing." Kiana frowned in frustration, "I was just thinking, if things are really as you said, what should I do to be considered as [completely accepting the Herrscher Core]?"

"You don't care about your identity at all?" Kiana [Hersher of the Fire] was stunned.

"Why should I care about that?" Kiana was also stunned. "Anyway, my aunt, the captain, and Mei don't care about this kind of thing, and this power won't get out of control, so why should I bother worrying about this kind of useless problem?"

That's right, although Kiana [Hershers of the Fire] thought that her past self might be struggling with issues such as [the relationship between herself and the second Herrscher], [what exactly is she as a test subject], and [whether she needs to take responsibility for everything Sirin has done], which she doesn't even dare to say she can completely solve, but the fact is... young Kiana hasn't thought about that much at all.

After all, with so many Valkyries like Raiden Mei, Li Shubai, Bronya, and even on the Hyperion... with so many external brains, Kiana herself is simply too lazy to think about such heavy and complicated problems.

Her Herrscher consciousness will not lose control, and even if it does, she does not need to worry about causing harm to others. In this environment that is no different from a greenhouse, the only problem that worries Kiana now is how to avoid holding others back as much as possible.

Therefore, if things are really as Kiana [Hersher of the Fire] and the Spring Spirit [Sirin] said, and she just needs to accept the fact that [she is Sirin], Kiana doesn't mind trying to change her mindset at all.

Looking at Kiana's insightful posture, Kiana [Hersher of the Fire] was somewhat surprised, yet at the same time, she couldn't help but feel a little sour.

so good.

I also want to be like her and meet my captain as soon as possible.

Kiana [Hersher of the Fire] is not the kind of person who would sing the praises of suffering. If she was not forced to do so, who would want to endure the kind of suffering that is like hell?

Of course, after a moment of envy, Kiana [Hersher of the Fire] began to feel grateful again.

Fortunately, I have completed my growth through hardships.

Therefore, she is different from her other selves and is qualified to stand firmly by the captain's side when he is in danger.

However, if Kiana's mental condition is fine—

"Well, since you don't mind fully accepting your own identity." After pondering for a moment, Kiana [Herserker of Fire] made a proposal that stunned both Kiana and the Fountain Elf [Sirin], "How about the three of us do something intimate together?"

"Intimate things?"

in unison.

Kiana and the spring spirit [Sirin] both asked the right questions: "What do you mean?"

"You see, you have completely accepted your identity, right?" Kiana [Herser of the Fire] said, "But even so, you have not yet fully mastered the power of the Herrser of the Void."

"So I wonder if it's because you don't know each other well enough?"

"Who wants to get to know her?!" Kiana and the Spring Elf [Sirin] pointed at each other and roared.

"Hmm..." Kiana [Hersher of the Fire] turned her gaze to the captain who was sleeping soundly, and suddenly reached out and stroked his short hair.

Then, Kiana and the Spring Spirit [Sirin] fell silent at the same time.

Chapter 4: Out of the tiger's den, into the wolf's den (k)

2015 3 Month 25 Day.

North Africa, the northernmost tip of the Sahara Desert, the Atlas Mountains, the World Serpent underground base.

Local time, twelve noon.

"Hahahahahahahaha, so you're just going to pack up and run away from Tianming right away, right?"

In the empty hall, the voice of the Herrscher of Knowledge, filled with gloating and joy, echoed.

"Okay, okay, hey, you should have done this a long time ago. I said that compared to destiny, the world snake controlled by heroes like us is more suitable for the captain's development!"

"I'm not in the mood to think about those things right now. Anyway... leave me alone for now."

In the lounge area on one side of the hall, Li Shubai sat on a stool next to the bar, covering his eyes and forehead with his hands, and his voice sounded more tired than ever before.

"puff."

The Herrscher of Consciousness who was sitting next to him was emitting an irrepressible joy. She tried desperately to hold back her unbearable laughter, reached out her hand, and patted Li Shubai's shoulder lightly.

"Anyway, since we are already in the World Snake's lair, you don't have to worry about anything else. I am the boss here! I have the final say on all matters concerning the World Snake! Just tell me my name, and no one here will dare to bully you!"

"I don't remember when the Lord of the World Serpent became a Herrscher."

Suddenly, a cold voice without any emotion sounded.

"Tsk."

After hearing that voice, the Herrscher of Knowledge's expression suddenly fell. She uttered an extremely unhappy tone and glared at the person who spoke with a gaze full of dissatisfaction and unhappiness.

"Kevin, if you still haven't learned how to speak in these 50,000 years, why don't you try to shut your mouth first? Don't worry, none of us will think you are dumb."

"I'm just telling the truth." Kevin, who suddenly appeared behind the two of them, said calmly, "Moreover, if you really claim to be the leader of the World Serpent, you should understand what the purpose of the World Serpent is, and you should not hinder the trials of visitors to the Paradise of the Past."

"What do you care about me?" The Herrscher of Knowledge glared at Kevin, who had an expressionless face, and put his hands on his hips. "A mere memory wants to touch the person I want to protect? Kevin, have you not figured out your position yet?"

“Even if it is a memory, in the space of memories in the Paradise of the Past, it can exert power that is infinitely close to that of the original body.” Kevin’s expression was as cold as ice. “Not long ago, you should have experienced it yourself in the area guarded by Qianjie.”

“Tsk, that was just a small accident.” The Herrscher of Consciousness narrowed her eyes dangerously. She crossed her arms and said disdainfully, “Besides, I don’t want to argue with you memory bodies. If I really use my full strength on him, it’s still unknown who will win!”

"Hey, why do I hear you guys arguing with each other when I just arrived in the hall?"

Suddenly, a voice as sweet as a silver bell came from a corner of the hall.

In mid-air, a fairy lady as beautiful as a flower leaped lightly from the trial entrance of the paradise of the afterlife, and then landed gracefully.

"We are all companions, why do we have to compete with each other? Don't make such scary expressions, Xiaozhi, and Kevin, you too, come on, everyone smile."

"Why do you say I have to compete with him? It's obviously this guy - Tsk, and, how many times have I told you, don't call me Xiaoshi casually!" The Herrscher of Knowledge raised his brows.

Compared to the Herrscher of Knowledge who directly refuted the Fairy Lady's heartfelt admonition, Kevin did not choose to further intensify the conflict between the two parties. He quietly glanced at Alicia, then at Li Shubai who was still in an emo state. After a short silence, he directly asked the question that came to his mind: "Like this Herrscher who for some reason turned into Hua, are you also here to pick up this boy?"

"Hmm, what do you think?" Alicia [Miss Pink Fairy] blinked her single eye playfully, and then rushed directly behind Li Shubai, "Captain, you finally came to see me! I missed you so much, I heard the conversation between you and Xiaoshi just now. Miss Fairy assures you that, unlike those Valkyries of Tianming, no one here will force you to do something you don't like!"

"...Well, I can't say I was completely forced." It would have been fine if she hadn't said that. As soon as Alicia [Miss Pink Fairy] said that, Li Shubai had a very strange feeling. "To be honest, Kiana and Yulandel are both good girls. Even if they really did that kind of thing, I would not be the one who suffered a loss no matter how you look at it. It's just..."

Halfway through his speech, Li Shubai didn't know what to say better.

Although he lost his memories of the past, in the final analysis, the reason he lost his memories was just the sequelae of Prometheus packing up those hundreds of thousands of years of memories and throwing them into the pseudo-ether singularity. His brain and body did not suffer any damage as a result.

Therefore, even after losing his [memory], his brain and body still retained those emotions that were close to instinct.

After all, the so-called emotion is just a physical and psychological reaction of humans after being stimulated by the outside world. Therefore, even if he lost his memory, Li Shubai still trusted his Valkyries from the bottom of his heart, and his favor towards them did not show any signs of falling.

He ran away without hesitation after Kiana [Hersher of the Fire] told him everything that happened last night. It was not because Li Shubai hated Kiana [Hersher of the Fire] and the others for expressing their affection and love for him, but rather that he did not know how to face everything that he had encountered.

After all, even though the [emotions] engraved in the mind and body still exist after the memory disappears, the [experience] of how to deal with these things has really disappeared without a trace.

"You feel quite lost and confused, right?" Just when Li Shubai felt a little overwhelmed, a pair of arms suddenly stretched out from under his armpits and gently embraced him. "Don't worry, Captain, whether you feel lost or confused, Alicia will always be by your side."

"So what makes me confused is your behavior!" Li Shubai exhaled a breath of pent-up air and said in a voice full of helplessness and confusion, "Tell me, should I break free from your embrace right now? Or should I just sit there like this?"

"Did you hear me?" The Herrscher of Knowledge grinned at Alicia [Miss Pink Fairy], "Take your dirty hands away from the captain. Didn't you hear that he's very troubled?"

"Then, does the captain hate being held in the arms of a beautiful girl?" Alicia [Miss Pink Fairy] tilted her head, her clear pink eyes filled with the innocence and curiosity of a child seeking knowledge. "Miss Fairy is really curious about this matter. Tell me the answer, okay?"

"I don't think this is a question of like or not..." Li Shubai, who found it difficult to answer the question raised by Alicia [Miss Pink Fairy], tried to use a more rational way to prove that her sudden hug was wrong. "If you can do something just because you like it, then wouldn't the world be in chaos?"

"Of course I know such a simple truth." Alicia [Miss Pink Fairy] smiled, "But, there shouldn't be any rules that clearly prohibit you from simply hugging someone you like... It doesn't violate the moral code that everyone agrees on, right?"

"...As long as it's a normal country's law, it should stipulate that this is a clear act of harassment, right?" Li Shubai frowned and continued to try to persuade Alicia [Miss Pink Fairy].

"But the law should also stipulate that a crime will only be established if the other party feels disgusted and displeased, right?" Alicia [Miss Pink Fairy] tightened her arms, "Then Captain, are you uncomfortable with my behavior of showing intimacy? Could it be that you already hate me?"