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

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Meanwhile, Kiana and Mei, having infiltrated the Queen Hotel through another entrance, were rapidly making their way to the basement level.

"There seems to be hardly anyone along the way?"

Mei walked briskly down the passageway and couldn't help but ask in confusion.

"They must know how powerful I am; they're all hiding in fear!"

Kiana said with a proud look on her face.

"If we're all alone here, Hen's side will be in danger!"

Mei explained helplessly.

"That's true." Kiana suddenly realized, and then quickened her pace. "Then let's hurry up and get that gem back, and then go help Hen!"

Knowing the importance of the Tranquil Gem, the girl didn't say anything about giving up halfway.

Because she knew very well that only if she and Mei retrieved the Tranquil Gem would the boy's hard work and efforts not be in vain.

"I wonder which Valkyrie headquarters sent as reinforcements."

Mei, also walking hurriedly, muttered to herself.

She always felt that guys who drank early in the morning were not very reliable.

"Oh dear, we'll find out about that once we get the Tranquility Gem."

Unlike Mei, who looked worried, Kiana remained carefree.

She trusted the boy's judgment.

Since they said they could fight against Variant, they definitely could.

"That's true."

Seeing the smile on the white fluffy ball's face, Mei smoothed her hair behind her ear, a gentle smile appearing on her face.

As a companion, all she needed to do at this moment was trust the boy, just as he believed that she and Kiana could retrieve the Tranquility Gem.

Chapter 232 The Serpent's Plan

Kiana and Mei reached the vault on the basement level almost without any obstacles.

At this moment, the two were only separated from the Tranquil Gem by an alloy-cast iron gate.

"Alright! Now let's blast it open, shall we?"

With a smile, Kiana made a grasping motion with her hands, and a pair of silver-white pistols appeared, their dazzling light emanating from the muzzles.

Although the vault door is thick, she can still break it open if she keeps banging on it.

The twin pistols that the Xuanyuan Sword transforms into possess this kind of power.

"Kiana, wait! Let's try the password Hen gave us first!"

Mei quickly pressed down on Kiana's gun.

Without knowing the specific situation inside, breaking down the door rashly would be too risky.

"..." Watching Mei quickly enter the password, Kiana couldn't help but purse her lips. "That Doctor has been captured for so long, that bastard Cocolia must have changed the password long ago!"

This is something even she could have thought of.

But the next second...

Di-

An electronic sound rang out, and the vault door slowly opened.

Kiana: "..."

Is Cocolia an idiot?!

They've had Dr. Magee captive for ages, and you haven't even changed the vault password?!

Seeing this, Mei's expression did not ease at all; instead, it became even more serious.

An unguarded passage, a vault that was opened so easily... Even if what lies ahead isn't a trap, it's bound to be a situation far more troublesome than one.

Cocolia may be crazy, but she's not brainless.

The other party was clearly absolutely certain that no one could stop her Tranquil Gem Project at this point.

Soon, the door opened completely, and the vault was revealed to the two girls.

Amidst the overwhelming aura of Honkai energy, the Tranquil Gem floats quietly among a pile of Honkai energy crystals, emitting a faint, ethereal blue light, like a glittering star in the deep sea.

Judging from its appearance alone, the Tranquil Gem is indeed priceless.

But faced with such a dazzling gem, Mei's expression instantly turned extremely serious, and even Kiana sensed the dense Honkai energy in the air that was almost suffocating.

Compared to most ordinary people, and even Valkyries, Kiana and Mei's Honkai energy adaptability is excellent, but this excellence is not without its limits.

At this moment, the high concentration of Honkai energy, which is sufficient to trigger large-scale Honkai and give birth to Herrschers, undoubtedly exceeds the current limits of the two girls.

Or rather, it's the limit they themselves perceive it to be.

Before their internal power is fully unleashed, neither of them possesses the absolute adaptability to Honkai like a true Herrscher.

"Well……"

Mei's eyes flickered with hesitation as she gazed at the serene gem that emitted a deep blue glow.

Rushing into such a high-risk environment without any protection, even she didn't know what would happen.

Unlike Mei, who was still pondering solutions, Kiana rushed into the vault and grabbed the Tranquil Gem.

Zizzi~

Seemingly sensing the girl's intention, the Honkai energy around the Tranquil Gem glowed as if it had become tangible, stopping the white-furred ball's movements.

However, pure Honkai energy does not possess will, and this almost instinctive resistance is clearly insufficient to withstand the power of a Kaslana.

"ah!"

With a loud shout, Kiana's hand was only slightly hindered before she quickly moved forward and successfully grasped the Tranquility Gem in her hand.

"Kiana!"

Upon seeing this, Mei couldn't help but scream in surprise, and then rushed into the vault without hesitation.

"I've obtained the Gem of Tranquility..."

Clutching the gem tightly in her hand, feeling the inexplicable heat emanating from it that threatened to burn her body to ashes, Kiana couldn't help but collapse to her knees, yet still managed to force a smile at Mei.

Looking at the smile on the white fur ball's face, and the corrosive lines on its body that were extending from its arms toward its brain, Mei couldn't help but feel a pang of pain in her heart.

"Kiana! Quickly put the gem in this box!"

Mei hurriedly pulled out the box that Shihen had given her when she left, and shouted loudly.

According to the boy, using this box can stop the Honkai energy reaction of the Tranquil Gem.

"Yes, the box, we need to put the gems in the box..."

As if trying to drive away the pain and weakness within her body, Kiana shook her head, trying to focus her attention on the box in Mei's hand, her originally blue eyes gradually turning into a lava-like gold.

Kiana tentatively reached out a hand, but just as she was about to grasp the box, her palm suddenly transformed into a claw, reaching towards Mei, and then…

clang!

A purple katana suddenly appeared and blocked the girl's hand. The two collided and produced a clear, metallic clang.

The purple light in her eyes faded, and looking at the white fur ball that had attacked her, and herself who was simultaneously retaliating, Mei's eyes revealed deep confusion.

What happened?

Why did Kiana attack her? And how did she react?

"Kiana, what are you doing?!"

Mei involuntarily took a few steps back, her gaze fixed on the white fluffy ball, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise and confusion.

"Tsk! So the Conquest Gem is really gone?"

Without any intention of answering Mei's question, Kiana simply sighed in disdain, her face showing obvious regret.

Although it was just a brief exchange, she could sense that the black-haired girl in front of her no longer possessed any of the aura of conquering the gem.

"Kiana?"

Mei cried out in confusion, her sense of unease growing stronger.

[Stop shouting. She's now controlled by the will of the gem; she's no longer the Kiana you knew.]

A voice rang directly in Mei's mind.

"What do you mean?"

Surprised and confused, Mei couldn't help but cry out.

But this time, the girl received no answer.

Meanwhile, Kiana also unleashed a large amount of black mist in her hand, which then spread and lunged towards Mei like a python.

Seeing the black mist approaching and sensing the danger it contained, Mei quickly took a deep breath and her eyes sharpened.

Regardless of what actually happened, she figured out one thing:

Now, she has to stop Kiana!

With a dazzling burst of lightning emanating from her katana, Mei swung it towards the black mist to meet the attack.

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In a suite at the Queen Hotel.

Looking down at the battle taking place in front of the hotel, Fu Hua couldn't help but clench her fists.

"How much longer are we going to have to wait?!"

Looking at the Herrscher and Honkai Beast duo who were still leisurely standing by, Fu Hua asked in a deep voice.

The Tranquility Gem was nowhere to be found, and Shihen was locked in a fierce battle with Vairocana, with an unexpected incident possible at any moment... Fu Hua felt she was about to lose her composure.

But when she suggested taking action, Yae Sakura firmly refused, saying that the time was not yet right.

"Wait until the moment Bai appears."

Upon hearing Fu Hua's question, Yae Sakura smiled and explained.

"When will he finally show up!?"

Fu Hua pressed on with a stern face.

Although there was an agreement to serve Otto, her principle has always been to avoid involving the innocent.

At this moment, the boy who is in danger is undoubtedly an innocent victim.

Even if it meant breaking her agreement with Otto, she couldn't just stand by and watch the boy die.

"..." Yae Sakura paused, her gaze towards Fu Hua filled with deep doubt. "Didn't the Archbishop of Schicksal tell you about our plan?"

"what's the plan?"

Fu Hua asked instinctively, her heart sinking for no apparent reason.

The orders she received only required her to cooperate with Yae Sakura during this period; nothing else was mentioned.

"...According to the agreement between the snake and your bishop, we will use the birth of a Herrscher of Death to attract White to appear."

Yae Sakura said, her tone revealing obvious helplessness, as if Fu Hua should have known these things.

"The Herrscher of Death? How could there possibly be one at this time..."

As she spoke, Fu Hua suddenly stopped.

Just now, she had sensed the sudden appearance of a Herrscher aura.

However, that was not the Herald of Death.

"It seems our plan had a slight mishap."

With a sigh, Yae Sakura showed a look of regret.