Starting from the Collapse World, I became the behind-the-scenes boss

"Well……"

As she approached, looking at the dazzling array of food in the shop and smelling the mixed aromas wafting through the air, Kiana suddenly hesitated.

She wanted to say she wanted them all, but... glancing at the gentle smile of the boy beside her, the girl recalled the restraint that Seele and the others had mentioned.

Suppressing her urge, Kiana pointed to a stall selling oden and said, "Let's eat some of that."

She had been craving that taste for a long time.

"it is good."

With a smile and a nod, Shihen immediately picked out some of the various ingredients and filled a large bucket for the white fluffy dumpling.

Although it's only around 3 p.m., it's no problem for the little white dumpling to finish them off.

"Gudong~"

Looking at the incredibly substantial portion in front of her, Kiana subconsciously swallowed.

Seele, Seele, you can't blame her for this. It was your captain's choice, there was nothing I could do...

"Then I won't stand on ceremony!"

With a chuckle, Kiana immediately picked up a skewer of meatballs and began to devour them, only to be scalded by the splattering juices and whimper.

"Eat slowly, all of this is for you."

Seeing the girl's clumsy manner, Shihen couldn't help but smile.

That idiot, I have no idea how he manages to travel all over the world, he doesn't seem smart at all.

While eating hastily, Kiana suddenly said, as if she had just remembered something, "Oh right, my aunt gave me a lot of money..."

They even said things like not to take advantage of others when you're out and about, that their family has money... In short, it was a bunch of nonsensical things that made her head spin.

“Then when Miss Kiana sees something she wants, she can buy it herself. As for these snacks…” Shihen said with a slight smile, his lips curving into a confident smile, “Having spent some time in Anti-Entropy, I can still treat you to something to eat.”

The only thing he regretted about the whole defection was that he would never be able to receive Anti-Entropy's high salary again.

As for Destiny... Although St. Freya provides a lot of subsidies to her students, how can that compare to the treatment of the near-high-level members of Anti-Entropy?

Moreover, due to his numerous part-time jobs, the young man's salary has always been several levels higher than that of his peers.

But now, his salary has suddenly plummeted to the same level as the white-haired dumpling.

Once the future girl passes the B-rank Valkyrie assessment, he estimates she won't even be as good as the white-fuzzy dumpling.

He wasn't prepared to make a name for himself so quickly.

Theoretically speaking, having just betrayed his ideals and fled from the anti-entropy movement, he should be confused for a while. Didn't you see that he even read a lot of philosophy books?

The boy is still waiting for an opportunity that will allow him to fully recover.

The inheritance belonging to the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance must be handed over to him personally by Walter Yang.

"Oh, that's how it is."

Kiana nodded as if she understood, but her eyes always held a smile.

No matter what, being able to eat delicious food is the greatest happiness in life, especially when you have good friends by your side.

Thinking this, Kiana picked up a string of fish balls and held it to the boy's mouth: "Ah~"

Looking at the food that was almost touching his lips, and then at the expectant smile on the girl's face, Shihen sighed helplessly and could only choose to take a bite.

Without showing any sign of disgust, Kiana quickly ate the remaining fish eggs, her smile widening even further.

Indeed, sharing happiness brings double the joy.

Feeling the fresh aroma bursting between her lips and teeth, the girl suddenly felt incredibly clever.

This guy is such an idiot...

Looking at the cheerful white fur ball, Shihen couldn't help but smile and shake his head slightly.

Chapter 172 St. Freya's First Herrscher Gathering

When Hen and Kiana waited for Mei and her group at a dessert shop, the girls had already changed drastically.

Having shed her sailor-style school uniform from Chiba Academy, Mei donned a black lace slip dress, which accentuated her fair and delicate skin. The ribbon tied in a bow at her waist also highlighted her slender figure.

Her long, black hair cascaded down her back, yet it was only held back by a black headband adorned with rhinestones. A few strands of hair fell across her forehead, but they did not obscure the smoothness of her brow.

The phrase "beautiful head and graceful eyebrows, bright eyes and charming smile" perfectly describes this.

In an instant, Shihen felt as if the whole world had brightened up a bit.

"Does it look good?"

With a slight smile playing on her lips, Mei asked softly.

"So beautiful! Mei is the most beautiful girl I've ever seen!"

Before the boy could speak, Kiana was the first to get excited, her eyes practically glowing like light bulbs.

"Come and sit."

With a gentle smile, Shihen took the shopping bags from the girl's hands and moved to the inside of the sofa to make room for the others.

The seating at this dessert shop consists of two rows of sofas facing each other.

Not getting the answer she wanted, Mei pursed her lips with some regret, but still obediently sat down next to the boy.

So, the seating arrangement became Shihen, Mei, and Fu Hua, while Kiana and the two little ones sat opposite the boy on the other side.

"You bought so much stuff?"

Shihen glanced at the dozen or so shopping bags, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, while at the same time he was glad that he hadn't followed them.

Although given his weakling persona, the girls probably wouldn't let him carry much, it would still take a considerable amount of time.

He and Kiana have been wandering around here for almost two hours.

"Yes, all my things are still in Changkong City, so there are quite a few items I need to buy."

Mei nodded slightly.

In fact, this was because she considered that she would live a simpler life while staying at Himeko's house, and that many things could be easily bought at St. Freya Academy; otherwise, the number of shopping bags would have doubled.

"I see." Nodding in understanding, Shihen's gaze then swept over Fu Hua and the two children. "Your outfits are quite nice too."

Fu Hua wore a light green printed short-sleeved shirt and dark blue denim shorts, an outfit that gave off a youthful vibe. However, the immortal was fidgeting and seemed quite uncomfortable.

"Mei helped us choose it."

Seele spoke, still wearing a white dress, but with more lace ruffles than before, which further accentuated her delicate, flower-like temperament.

"Ah."

Bronya, dressed in a pale yellow dress, nodded and gave the white fluffy ball a helpless look.

Sorry, Kiana, they've already been won over by Mei's money offensive.

As the eldest daughter of the Raiden family who inherited all of Raiden Ryoma's estate, Mei naturally doesn't mind giving her friends small gifts.

Moreover, in the girl's heart, these people were her best friends who would risk their lives to save her.

Kiana was taken aback at first when she received Bronya's look, then a look of understanding crossed her face, and she asked, "Are there any for me?"

When she wanted to go shopping with Bronya, she said she would help her buy things too, and Bronya must have just reminded her of that.

"..."

The gray-haired loli fell silent.

This idiot!

Speaking up at this point is tantamount to surrendering...

Seeing the white-haired girl's expectant expression, Mei couldn't help but smile. She quickly rummaged through a pile of shopping bags and pulled one out, saying, "This is for Kiana."

If Fu Hua hadn't firmly refused, she would have wanted to give this future class monitor a set as well. How could she have missed Kiana?

"Thank you Mei!"

Kiana took the shopping bag and glanced at it briefly, then her smile instantly became incredibly bright.

"Let's order some food first."

Smiling and shaking his head, Shihen picked up the menu.

"You got a share too, Hen~"

With a bright smile on her face, Mei took out a string of wooden beads from her skirt pocket.

The eldest daughter of the Raiden family is always meticulous in everything she does.

"……Thanks."

Startled, Shihen smiled and reached out to take it.

But Mei had already pressed down on the boy's outstretched right hand and, with lightning speed, put the bra on for him.

"..."

Looking at the string of black and red wooden beads that had appeared on his right hand, and feeling the lingering warmth on them, Shihen raised his eyes slightly and saw the smiling face of the black-haired girl, which made him smile helplessly.

Kiana, sitting opposite, glanced at the scene and her eyes flickered as if she had thought of something, but her gaze was immediately drawn to the large sundae that was placed in front of her.

Forget it, eating is the most important thing, let's finish this dessert first.

Putting her earlier distractions aside, the girl quickly immersed herself in enjoying the food.

Watching the white fluffy ball devour its food, Shihen gained a new understanding of Kaslana's stomach.

How could someone eat so much food when they've barely stopped eating all afternoon?

Can desserts really be put into another stomach?

Sipping his lemonade slowly, Shihen could only shake his head inwardly.

He ate quite a bit with the white-haired dumpling, and now he can't even finish a cup of milk tea.

"Speaking of which, it's been a long time since we last had dessert together."

Kiana suddenly looked up and couldn't help but let out a sigh.

"Yeah, last time it was with Xing."

Seele nodded, her eyes dimming slightly.

Although the three of them met up with Kiana a few more times afterward, if we include Shihen, we have to go back two whole months.

“Apricot…”

When Mei mentioned the child with purple and pink hair, a hint of emotion appeared on her face.

According to Bronya and the others, Xing chose to stay in Anti-Entropy because she was worried about Cocolia.

Well, now that things have come to this, Bronya and Seele certainly don't hide their relationship with Cocolia.

When the two girls confessed the matter and apologized to her sincerely, Mei couldn't help but sigh.

It's just a twist of fate that such a mother, who was almost obsessed to the point of madness, could raise such kind children as Seele and the others.

Even though she was grateful for Seele and the others' actions, Mei still had no intention of letting Cocolia off the hook.

At most, she could spare the man's life but imprison him for eternity.

No matter how intense the hatred in her heart was, the kind-hearted girl couldn't let Seele and the others lose their mother again.

Only Walter White… only that white-haired demon who killed her father with his own hands, Mei could never forgive.

This blood debt must be repaid with the blood of the other party!

Thinking of this, Mei clenched her fists secretly, a resolute glint in her eyes.

"But compared to last time, we have a lot more people."

That's life. As long as you keep moving forward, you'll always meet new friends. Shihen said with a smile, his gaze sweeping over Mei and Fu Hua beside him, his tone devoid of much regret. "Besides, Xing is still here, so there will always be opportunities to meet again in the future."

Since they're divorced, Xing shouldn't be fighting to the death with them when she sees them again.

Moreover, even if Xing really wants to fight, Bronya only needs to sacrifice herself, and she should be able to easily take care of the opponent.