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

The other party's mask was no ordinary object; even though their clothes were tattered, the mask remained completely undamaged.

"You can't escape. Rita and the others will be here soon."

After thinking for a moment, Durandal said, trying to dispel Shihen's wishful thinking.

Although she didn't know where the other party's accomplices were hiding, she believed that Rita would be the first to arrive.

"Let's take a gamble. I believe our Anti-Entropy team will arrive first."

Shihen said with a smile.

For a moment, Durandal even considered making a call to summon the Anti-Entropy team to see if this guy could still keep up his stubbornness.

But seeing Shihen covered in blood, Durandal didn't say much. She simply found a spot to sit down and said:

"it is good."

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the other side.

Having left the castle ruins where they had been hiding, the raven was on its way at high speed.

After sensing that the energy fluctuations at the battlefield between Shihen and Durandal had subsided, she knew that their battle was over.

Later, through the scope of the Seven Thunders of Purification, Raven also witnessed the mutually destructive outcome.

The scope lingered on the blonde Valkyrie for a full three seconds before Raven finally abandoned this incredibly tempting plan.

Although she was very confident that she could kill the opponent if she used the Divine Key to finish them off at this moment, what then?

If destiny were to descend into madness as a result, the first to suffer would be Shihen.

For Raven, the boy's life was far more important than the immense threat of destroying an organization.

If Durandal is left behind, she can be used as a useful hostage to force Fate to hesitate in its actions.

A series of thoughts flashed through his mind, and the raven immediately left the castle, rushing towards the location of the two people. Its speed was so fast that it left only a blurry afterimage among the trees.

On the floating warship, the Valkyries of the Undying Blade squad shared the same thoughts.

As she watched the hatch slowly open at the drop-off point, Rita couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Soon, she will be able to reach Durandal's side.

After a fierce battle, she realized that this was the time when the other side needed her.

"Lady Rita, we have discovered an unidentified target rapidly heading towards Lady Durandal's location. It is very likely that it is an accomplice of Welt."

Suddenly, a notification came through the earpiece from the Valkyrie of the Undying Blade.

In such a race against time, the raven no longer cares about stealth.

With a flash of insight, Rita made a decision in an instant: "Mark the other party's location, and I will stop her."

Furthermore, the third squad will instead be sent to support Lady Durandal.

"Yes."

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"What, do you think you're going to lose?"

Seeing the faint worry in the blonde girl's eyes, Shihen smiled and said.

Glancing at Shihen, Durandal replied earnestly, "I have confidence in Rita and the others."

"But fifteen minutes have passed now. If your people could get here, they would have arrived five minutes ago."

Shihen directly exposed the other party's deception.

With the capabilities of the airships and the skill level of the Valkyries of the Undying Blade, ten minutes should be more than enough time for the enemy to find them.

"I believe them."

Durandal's tone remained serious.

"Fine." Shihen was too lazy to argue with the other party about this kind of thing. "By the way, are you really not considering coming back to Anti-Entropy with me?"

"This topic is meaningless," Durandal said coldly. "If you're truly sincere, why don't you remove your mask and reveal your real name?"

She dislikes those who hide their true intentions, and even more so those who are capable of fighting her with all their might.

Time Trace: "I am Walter."

Once a decision is made, it must be carried through to the end.

Even if the Herrscher of Reason stood before him today, he would still be Welt.

Durandal: "...Then there's nothing more to say between us."

From the very first sentence he uttered upon meeting, not a single word he said was true.

"That's a real shame. I actually quite like you."

"Times have been etched in my memory," Shihen sighed.

He can learn a lot from fighting someone like Durandal.

In the underground world, almost everyone is a newbie.

Just like that Blood Axe Mafia gang before, although their names sounded impressive, they weren't even qualified to lift a finger to him.

If you beat too many newbies, you'll become a newbie yourself.

Upon hearing Shihen's words, Youlandail simply stared at him coldly.

She no longer believed what the other person said.

Thump thump thump...

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps rang out.

Looking up, Durandal smiled and said, "My teammates have arrived."

This time, you lost again.

As if to confirm the girl's words, a series of shouts rang out simultaneously:

"team leader!"

"Captain Durandal!"

"Lord Youlandel!"

Before long, three young Valkyries arrived quickly, surrounding Durandal and protecting her firmly in the middle. At the same time, they looked at Shihen with vigilance, and their guns and swords remained firmly in their hands.

Although Shihen was disheveled and looked like he was about to die, the power he had displayed earlier was so terrifying that the Valkyries couldn't put their minds at ease.

"Alright, he's out of energy, no need to be so nervous."

Struggling to her feet, Durandal comforted the others, her eyes fixed on Shihen's every move.

Clearly, the girl wasn't as relaxed as she claimed.

While comebacks from seemingly hopeless situations are rare, Durandal doesn't want to become one of the negative examples.

"Now, are you willing to surrender?"

Durandal asked again.

Even after the new forces arrived, she was able to forcibly capture Shihen, but the girl was still willing to give him a chance to choose.

This is her respect for a strong person.

"Hahaha~" Shihen laughed wildly in response to the Valkyrie, "Young Valkyrie, be proud of yourself! You have actually driven me, Welt, into such a predicament!"

"Are you still going to struggle in your death throes!?"

Durandal frowned.

She really didn't understand why Shihen was still so stubborn even after things had come to this.

Durandal didn't believe the other party had any trump cards up their sleeve, otherwise she would be the one lying on the ground right now.

"Prepare yourself for despair!"

He spoke in a low voice, his breath growing weaker and weaker.

Then, it abruptly ended—

Durandal: ? ? ?

So, the despair that Shihen speaks of means that he will choose suicide?

Sensing the other party's stagnant aura, Durandal was completely dumbfounded.

why?

Why did Shihen choose suicide rather than give up the fight?

Does doing this really make any sense?

Not only did Durandal fall into self-doubt, but the three newly arrived Valkyries also looked at each other with confusion.

But the next second...

boom!

An incredibly powerful aura erupted from Shihen, lifting the boy's body and gradually making him stand upright.

It was as if the opponent had returned to their peak in an instant!

"Get behind me!"

She immediately stood at the forefront, using the little power she had left to resist the powerful aura emanating from Time Mark.

"Hehehe, the moonlight is truly beautiful tonight." With a wave of his hand, Shihen summoned a silver metal ring and chuckled softly, "You agree, don't you, Miss Durandal?"

"..."

After glancing at the sun, which was already halfway up in the east, Durandal chose to remain silent.

There must be something seriously wrong with this guy's brain.

"I have a sliver of moonlight; I invite you all to... enjoy it together!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Shihen took several light steps in mid-air, his figure soaring straight into the sky like a swallow.

Behind the boy, a metallic ring emitted an incomparably dazzling silver light, like a moon a thousand times brighter, so bright that anyone who saw it would involuntarily close their eyes and be unable to look directly at it.

Within that dazzling silver light, only the boy's deep voice could be faintly heard:

"O Valkyrie of Destiny, please tell that old scoundrel Otto that I, Welt, will personally... seek revenge for the blood debt from fifty-seven years ago!"

Chapter Nineteen: The Birth of an S-Class Valkyrie

The Undying Blade Squad's exclusive floating warship, medical ward.

The pale golden sunlight streamed through the porthole onto the bed in the ward, creating a warm and pleasant atmosphere that could be felt even through the blankets.

It's a beautiful day today.

Looking at the clear blue sky outside the porthole, the girl couldn't help but think this to herself.

After all, warships fly in the stratosphere, so even if it's pouring rain in the area, it will still be sunny here.

But no matter what, a good day is always a pleasant thing.

The young girl felt calm and happy as she read some leisurely books in the sunlight.

crunch--

The door to the ward opened, and a Valkyrie with short, grey-gold hair and wearing a black uniform walked in with elegant steps.

"It seems that Lady Durandal is in a very good mood."

The Valkyrie smiled and said, immediately noticing the girl's condition on the bed.

"You've arrived, Rita." Durandal looked up and smiled. "How did things go?"

"The battle report is out. All the Honkai Beasts that appeared in Raymond have been eliminated, and the Undying Blade Squad..." Rita paused slightly, looking at Durandal with some hesitation, before continuing, "...apart from Lady Durandal, there were no casualties."

Those selected for the Undying Blade squad are almost all elites, and naturally they all know how to protect themselves in battles against Honkai Beasts.

"I see." Durandal nodded. "Those Honkai Beasts, were they because of him?"