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

Holding several gift boxes in his hands, Shihen smiled, appearing completely unconcerned.

After the cake was shared, it was time for the usual gift-giving.

The weight of each gift piled up, which moved Mei once again. She then asked the boy to help carry the gift boxes and firmly refused the enthusiastic white fluffy boy who volunteered.

"Well……"

Mei glanced at the smile on the boy's face and couldn't help but bite her lip.

That makes sense, but the thought that even Kiana could remember things so clearly while she knew nothing about them still made the girl feel a little resentful.

Mei opened the door with one hand and stepped into the room first. Turning her head to look at the boy who was standing at the door, a bright smile immediately appeared on her face: "Come in and sit down, Hen."

Upon hearing this, Shihen stepped into Mei's bedroom, his gaze sweeping around as he surveyed the furnishings.

It is said that objects resemble their owners, and the girl's bedroom was just as elegant and tidy as she was. Every part of it was kept clean and tidy, without the slightest clutter, and even the decorations were scarce.

Only in some inconspicuous corners can one see a few cute decorations, thus revealing that this is a girl's bedroom.

"How, how is it?"

Noticing the boy's gaze, Mei blushed and asked.

Even though they had been living together for over a month, the young man always kept to himself and never took the initiative to enter their room.

"I thought you'd prefer a cuter style, Mei."

Shihen said with a smile.

Among the girls, Mei's room was the simplest, so plain that it didn't match her status as a young lady from a wealthy family at all.

Compared to Seele and Bronya, who are adorned with cute accessories, even the carefree Kiana seems more girlish in this respect.

Therefore, the white fluffy ball's room always looks messy.

"I'm not a kid anymore."

Mustering her courage, Mei met the boy's gaze and spoke earnestly.

She had already decided to say goodbye to her childhood the night her father died.

"Yes, we're not children anymore."

With a smile still on his face, Shihen's tone carried a hint of emotion.

Mei carries the burden of a blood feud, and he also has the mission to defeat [Walter White]. They both have reasons to move forward.

"mark……"

Looking at the boy in front of her who seemed perfectly normal, Mei couldn't help but feel a pang of pain in her heart.

Unlike her, who had at least enjoyed more than ten years of fatherly love, the boy became an orphan at a young age and was now forced to betray the Anti-Entropy organization he once trusted. The pain he carried was much heavier than hers.

"But at times, Mei can rely on us too."

He spoke softly, and Shihen's smile softened even more.

As a guide, he will embrace all of the girl's emotions and lead her forward.

"..." Upon hearing this, Mei was taken aback for a moment, then nodded gently and smiled, "Hen, you too."

No matter when, if you're tired, I... I'll be someone you can lean on.

By the end, the girl's voice was barely audible, but she still insisted on finishing the sentence.

Having received elite education from the Raiden family, Mei is unwilling to be a weak girl who can only rely on others.

Moreover, St. Freya's Valkyrie training never cultivates cowards.

Upon hearing this, Shihen smiled slightly and said, "If it really comes to that, I won't hold back."

But now... let's hurry down, otherwise Kiana and the others will get impatient."

It's just for placing the gift box; it's not good to leave it there for too long.

"Um……"

With a blush, Mei nodded gently and followed Shihen out of the room.

The corridor was short; the stairwell was just a few steps away.

Looking at the boy's resolute back, Mei bit her lip and a strange sense of resentment welled up in her heart.

Even Kiana, a forgetful idiot, knows many things about the boy, and the opportunity for her to discover his identity even came from Kiana.

On the contrary, the boy did so many things for her, yet she didn't even know that he didn't like sweets.

The scene of Kiana and the boy sharing a piece of cake resurfaced in Mei's mind, and a certain part of her heart began to stir.

Today is her birthday, so it's okay for me to go a little overboard, right?

The scales of reason gradually tipped to the other side, but Shihen's footsteps had already stepped onto the stairs.

"mark……"

Mei couldn't help but shout out.

"Ok?"

Turning back to look at the girl with flushed cheeks, Shihen's eyes revealed confusion.

"Well……"

Meeting the boy's bright gaze, Mei instinctively looked away, stammering and unable to utter a single word.

[What a coward! In the end, I'm the one who has to do it!]

Mei felt as if a sound was ringing in her ears, and then she lost control of her body.

A hazy purple light shone in her eyes, and [Raiden Mei] suddenly took a few steps forward, lifting one hand to pinch the boy's chin, while her own face quickly drew closer...

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Lobby.

Seeing the ultimate skill animation already displayed on the TV screen, Seele's expression immediately turned serious.

The moment of truth has arrived; if she can defend against this move...

Just as she was thinking this, the scene in front of Seele suddenly changed.

"another me?"

Looking at the floor in front of her, which resembled a chessboard, and the red-haired girl in the red-backed chair, Seele was instantly stunned.

Although she has been able to communicate with her other self without any obstacles since the appearance of the Heavy Bunny, she is no longer unfamiliar with being suddenly pulled into this space.

But... she's playing a game with Bronya right now, and it's a game that will decide the outcome. What are you trying to do, other me?!

"I sensed the presence of my kind."

Ignoring Seele's bewilderment, Seele spoke with a serious expression.

"similar?"

Seele was even more confused.

"It is the same will that was born from the Stigmata as mine."

【Xier】helplessly began to explain.

“Oh…” Seele suddenly realized, and then asked, “And then?”

After studying at St. Freya for more than a month, she gained a deeper understanding of Stigmata.

But... it's only a few points more.

Destiny itself hasn't even fully researched the Natural Stigmata yet, so how could it so quickly transfer its knowledge to the level of reserve Valkyries?

“There are others nearby who, like you, possess natural stigmata.”

[Seele] continued to explain.

She felt that her other self was really too stupid.

"That's it."

Seele understood instantly.

So it turns out she wasn't the only one with natural stigmata.

[Xier]: "..."

She felt that this little fool hadn't understood anything at all.

"Not every Stigmata's will is the same as mine."

[Xier] couldn't help but rub her forehead.

"Well……"

Seele frowned and fell into deep thought.

“Each Holy Mark’s will can only be born after sensing the host’s strongest emotions, so they are usually very extreme.”

[Seele] tried her best to speak in a language that even a fool could understand.

"But you are very gentle."

Seele retorted.

"When have I ever been gentle? I'm incredibly fierce!"

Like a cat whose tail has been stepped on, [Seele] immediately jumped up and said fiercely.

In her view, gentleness was just another way of saying cowardice, while she herself was strong and ruthless.

Anyone who dares to bully Seele will be torn to pieces without mercy.

“No, you’re very gentle.” With a smile, Seele stepped forward and gently hugged her other self. “Because I am another you, so I know everything.”

[Xier]: "..."

Does this idiot even understand what people are saying?!

"In short, I sensed the presence of another Stigmata's will, and she will most likely do something bad."

[Seele] decided to steer the conversation back on track.

"What bad thing happened?"

Seele was once again filled with doubt.

"How should I know? I'm not that guy!"

[Xier] said irritably.

She felt that she had said so much, but this idiot hadn't understood a single word.

"Then what should we do now?"

Seele started to panic a little.

She then realized that her friend might be in danger.

"The current Stigmata's will should come from that guy named Raiden Mei. You can just send that white-haired idiot."

With a wave of her hand, [Seele] said impatiently.

"Kiana? Isn't that too dangerous?"

Seele hesitated.

She wasn't surprised that Raiden Mei possessed Stigmata, because Cocolia had explained it to her before.

But... why was Kiana able to resolve this crisis?

"Just let her go."

Without offering any further explanation, [Seele] simply waved her hand and banished her other self from the Stigmata Space.

When Seele came to her senses, what came into view was a large "KO".

Although the communication of consciousness within the Stigmata Space is rapid, it is not a true time stop.

“It’s my turn, it’s my turn!”

Upon seeing Seele's defeat, Kiana immediately started shouting.