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

Durandal explained.

"Does Miss Durandal's work-life balance mean spending more than eight hours a day in the training room?"

Shihen's lips twitched slightly.

He felt that this strongest Valkyrie had misunderstood the concept of work-life balance.

While saying she's on vacation, she's working harder than anyone else, which is astonishing as how she can still have such thick hair.

"For me, this level of rest is enough."

With a gentle shake of her head, Durandal's tone revealed her unique determination.

"But whether a person has rested enough is not just a matter of physical health."

Shihen looked the girl up and down and said softly.

Even though the Kaslana family bloodline was enough to support any high-intensity training, the girl's inner fatigue was not so easily eliminated.

"..." Upon hearing this, Durandal paused, looking at the white furballs lingering at different food stalls ahead, and said, "How long do you plan to keep Mr. Siegfried's matter a secret?"

"When Kiana is able to accept the truth."

Shihen answered without hesitation.

Theoretically, he should have questioned Durandal about Kiana's identity as Siegfried's daughter being exposed.

After all, Theresa had been trying to hide all of this from the headquarters staff.

However, when a bunch of S-rank Valkyries appeared around Kiana, all the pretense became meaningless.

As straightforward as Durandal was, she may never have understood what Theresa had done, just as Kiana never hid herself.

In this respect, the two are indeed sisters.

"...She has the right to know the truth."

After hesitating for a moment, Durandal spoke seriously.

“Miss Durandal, sometimes knowing too much is not a good thing.”

Mei's pretty face stiffened slightly, and she immediately retorted.

Having spent nearly a year with Kiana, she knew very well what Siegfried meant to the young girl.

The search for Siegfried has always been Kiana's inner pillar, supporting her in overcoming one difficulty after another on her journey.

She couldn't even imagine what Kiana would become if the other party knew that Siegfried was dead.

Therefore, until Kiana grows stronger, she also agrees with keeping the truth from the girl.

"But ultimately, we still cannot confirm the veracity of Mr. Siegfried's sacrifice, can we?"

Durandal insisted.

Despite having witnessed many of Walter White's crazy deeds, deep down she still felt that he wasn't as hopeless as he appeared.

"Is Miss Durandal trying to defend that demon!?"

Mei's face immediately darkened.

Based on the facts, they did not see Siegfried's body.

However, given that Walter White killed both Raiden Ryoma and Walter Yang, St. Freya's side still unanimously believes that Siegfried also suffered the same fate.

This is the consequence of a carefully crafted persona.

"No, I just..."

As she spoke, a rare look of bewilderment appeared in Durandal's eyes.

Was it because he believed in Welt White's character? Or did he see a reflection of his own life being deceived in Kiana's story? Or was it simply jealousy of Kiana's carefree nature?

Lost in thought, Durandal was unable to provide an answer.

Just as the boy said, even though her body was still healthy, her heart was covered with dust.

If Honkai or enemies appear, Durandal will still step forward and fight without hesitation.

But when life returned to normal and the girl was all alone, she couldn't help but ask herself: Am I really willing to live like this?

The bishop who manipulates her like a pawn, the increasingly powerful and unattainable [Walter White]... Does she really have the ability to change all of this?

"Miss Durandal, if you feel lost, why not pause for a moment and truly enjoy the present moment?"

Looking at the hesitant blonde girl, Shihen spoke gently.

Meeting the boy's gentle and concerned gaze, Durandal paused slightly, then shook her head: "But I still have things I must do."

Whether it's the meaning of her own life or following in the footsteps of [Walter White], she has no reason to stop.

"When I say stop, I don't mean do nothing at all, but just that Miss Durandal shouldn't be too persistent."

Seeing the girl's serious and earnest expression, Shihen couldn't help but smile.

Just like with a certain white fluffy ball, you have to speak clearly and directly when talking to a silly goose.

After all, you can never guess where the other party will take things seriously.

"But if you don't take it seriously, won't you be able to do anything well?"

Durandal was greatly puzzled.

"But Miss Durandal hasn't achieved her expectations either, has she?" Shihen asked rhetorically, then sighed softly, "I'm just an ordinary student at St. Freya, I don't know what troubles the strongest Valkyrie like Miss Durandal."

But I think that's something that can't be solved simply by diligence and hard work, right?

"..."

Upon hearing the boy's words, a strange light flashed in Durandal's eyes.

In that instant, she had the illusion that her thoughts had been completely seen through by the other person.

In a daze, Durandal felt as if she were facing someone like Rita or Otto, people she had known for many years, rather than a boy she had only known for less than a month.

With her small mouth slightly open, Durandal was about to say something when a shout suddenly rang out:

"Hen, Mei, what are you still doing here? You're too slow!"

As the sound drew closer, a white, fluffy ball of fur, holding a paper bag, pushed through the crowd and reappeared in front of them.

"It's because you ran too fast by yourself."

Mei couldn't help but scold Kiana, whose mouth was covered in oil and seasoning powder.

Whenever they go out together, the other person is always attracted to various things, just like an energetic child.

"Hehe~" Kiana grinned, not caring at all, and opened the paper bag to show the others, "Look, this is the result of my visits to many stalls!"

The small paper bag was bulging with various snacks, separated by paper boxes or plastic bags to prevent the flavors from mixing.

Smiling, Shihen picked up a skewer and handed it to the blonde girl beside him, saying, "Miss Durandal, why don't you try it too?"

Since Kiana verified it, then the taste…

Before he could finish speaking, a white shadow flashed by, and the skewers in the boy's hand vanished without a trace.

"I won't give it to you..."

With a skewer of grilled meat still in her mouth, Kiana glared at Durandal and said in a muffled voice.

Yulandel: "..."

She seemed to know why her younger sister disliked her.

Chapter 247 Everyone Should Know About the Goose's Birthday

After walking through a short food street, Shihen and his group parted ways with Youlandail.

This encounter was purely accidental, and neither party intended to stay together indefinitely.

Watching Shihen and the others gradually disappear into the crowd, and then looking at the expression on the blonde girl's face beside her, Rita couldn't help but smile slightly: "Lady Durandal seems to be very happy."

"Is it that obvious?"

Surprise was evident in Durandal's eyes.

Although she didn't mean to hide her emotions, she didn't think she could be seen through so easily.

"In my opinion, everything about Lady Durandal is quite obvious~"

As she spoke softly, Rita smiled gently, like a spring breeze.

Durandal merely frowned slightly, lost in deeper reflection.

It seems she has indeed been slacking off lately.

Not only Rita, but even Shihen, someone she had only known for a month, could see through her thoughts.

"What is Lady Durandal thinking?"

Seeing that the girl's reaction was somewhat unexpected, Rita couldn't help but ask softly.

"N-nothing." A hint of panic flashed across her face as Durandal hurriedly replied, "I was just thinking about where to go next."

She was too embarrassed to admit that she felt guilty for that reason.

Rita could tell at a glance what the other person was hiding, but she didn't press for details. She simply said, "Lady Durandal, are you finally not thinking about going back to the training room?"

As she spoke, the maid's smile became more teasing, and a strange light flashed in her wine-red eyes.

During this time, she also tried to comfort Durandal, but the effect was only minimal.

But in just a short while, there were already signs that the other person's knot in their heart had been untied.

"Rita, don't you often encourage me to go out more?"

Durandal smiled and asked in return.

As the boy said, since there is no way to solve the problem, it is fine to put it aside for the time being.

There was no further news from the Snake Organization, and Walter White had disappeared again, giving her plenty of time to think about the future.

"In that case, please give me your time, Lady Durandal. I will make sure you have a happy birthday."

Without investigating the source of the girl's change, Rita smiled gently.

As long as Durandal can stop being depressed and become happy, she can temporarily ignore these trivial matters.

"Okay, I'll leave it to you, Rita."

With a smile, Durandal readily accepted the offer.

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the other side.

"Hen seems to know a lot about that Durandal?"

Mei glanced at the boy beside her and said meaningfully.

At least just now, she couldn't tell that the strongest Valkyrie had any worries.

Upon hearing this, Kiana immediately turned her gaze towards them, her blue eyes flashing with a cat-like keenness.

"During the Anti-Entropy period, the S-rank Valkyries of Destiny are our key targets."

Noticing the two people's gazes, some subtle and some direct, Shihen explained helplessly.

For those in certain fields, Durandal is like the brightest star in the sky, shining with an undeniable brilliance.

If we were to exaggerate a little, comparing the other person to the moon wouldn't be so bad.

Faced with the girl's overwhelming strength, the entire Undying Blade team paled in comparison, even though Rita, who was also an S-rank Valkyrie, was no match for her.

Of course, in this day and age, the brilliance of [Walter White] is as dazzling as the sun, and no one can stop it anymore.

Upon hearing the boy's words, Mei couldn't help but purse her lips.

She certainly wouldn't be satisfied with just that level of answer.

"But……"

But before Mei could voice her doubts, Kiana exclaimed, "I saw Auntie and the others!"

Following the direction the girl was pointing, the group easily spotted two... no, three little ones in front of a shooting game booth.