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

Mei shook her head calmly.

More than three years have passed since that incident, and she is no longer a little girl who only knows how to complain.

Of course, while she wouldn't blame Einstein and the others for Raiden Ryoma's death, don't expect her to have much affection for those two either.

She's not that magnanimous.

"That's it..."

Sensing the distance in the girl's tone, Einstein sighed softly, "I've already heard about the Seven Thunders of Purification from Theresa."

Raiden Mei, are you really going to do this?

Upon hearing the question, even Einstein felt a slight pang in his heart.

During the Second Honkai Impact, facing the Herrscher of the Void who could hurl meteorites from the moon, Welt Yang chose to abide by the conditions and die alone.

Now, faced with the threat of [Walter White], she seems to be able only watch as Mei walks down the same path.

However, if Welt Yang was able to hide his consciousness within the core of the Law of Reason in preparation for their subsequent rescue, what about Raiden Mei?

Because he didn't want to face this fact, Tesla has already retreated to the laboratory to repair the Apollo spacecraft.

“I have my reasons for doing so.”

With a slight smile, Mei spoke softly, without offering any further explanation to Einstein.

Is there anything I can do?

Einstein, equally calm, didn't waste any words.

“No need…” Just as Mei was about to politely decline this request that was almost like asking her to leave her last words, a sudden thought flashed through her mind, and she smiled and changed her words, “Hen said that he has always admired Mr. Walter and hopes to become a person like him.”

Although she never directly mentioned the matter of the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance, Mei believed that Einstein would understand what she meant.

“…” After a slight pause, Einstein nodded solemnly. “I understand.”

In fact, even if Mei hadn't made that request, she and Tesla still hoped that the boy could reach that position.

Despite being too young and inexperienced, Shihen is indeed the most suitable person to become the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance at present.

Of course, the premise is to eliminate the threat of [Walter White] first, otherwise they are just sending the boy to his death.

"Then I'll leave it to Dr. Einstein. I hope you will keep your promise."

Nodding, Mei then walked past the blue-haired girl into the depths of the passageway.

The rhythmic sound of footsteps echoed, and despite the bright lights along the way, Mei still had the illusion that she was gradually walking into an abyss.

Before long, they arrived at the cabin where the Seven Thunders of Purification were stored. Mei stopped and took a deep breath before skillfully swiping her card to open the door, ready to face her predetermined fate.

But the next second, the hatch opened and a green-haired girl's face appeared before Mei, startling her greatly.

"Miss Wendy? What are you doing here?"

Seeing the green-haired girl curiously examining the gray-purple longsword, Mei barely managed to suppress the urge to slash at her.

“I heard about this from Teacher Theresa, so I came to take a look.”

Completely unaware that she had just escaped the brink of death again, Wendy explained candidly.

"Yes, yes."

With a twitch at the corner of her mouth, Mei felt a slight sense of relief.

"So, you really are that Third Herrscher?"

Wendy blinked curiously as she carefully examined the excessively gentle and beautiful girl from the Far East in front of her.

Although the Third Honkai Impact occurred a long time ago, much information remains classified, so she was unable to find the true identity of the Third Herrscher in Schicksal's official database.

Even after hearing Theresa tell the story herself, Wendy still found it hard to believe.

This girl, who looks no different from the daughter of an ordinary wealthy family whenever she puts on a pretty dress, is actually a Herrscher just like her!?

"Of course. Just like Miss Wendy is the Fourth Herrscher."

Mei nodded gently and answered with a smile.

"Hmm..." Upon hearing this, Wendy lowered her head slightly, and after a long while, she continued, "I'm sorry."

"why?"

Mei asked with a puzzled look.

“When we were in New Zealand, you said you could understand my pain.”

But at that time, I felt like you were lying to me.

Wendy explained in a low voice, her face showing genuine apology.

"..." Taken aback by the girl's earnest apology, Mei couldn't help but shake her head with a smile, "Miss Wendy is taking this too seriously."

She herself had almost forgotten that such a thing ever existed.

“Professor Theresa said that you should apologize if you do something wrong.”

Wendy said earnestly.

Seeing the girl's serious expression, Mei couldn't help but smile slightly.

Although she was still resentful of Wendy's infidelity, she couldn't help but find the girl's cuteness somewhat endearing.

"What's so funny about that!?"

Seeing the smile on Mei's face, Wendy was somewhat displeased.

She was apologizing very sincerely.

Shaking her head without explanation, Mei suddenly asked, "Does Miss Wendy have someone she likes?"

"Um...this..."

Forgetting all about questioning Mei, Wendy blushed instantly.

Aside from her identities as a Herrscher and a Valkyrie, she is only sixteen years old this year, and her acquaintance with the boy is only a recent event. She is far from being able to calmly face her own emotions.

Not to mention, as Wendy got to know Mei better, she also noticed that the relationship between the boy and Mei seemed to go beyond friendship.

In front of such a powerful figure, Wendy wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

"If you want to be with the person you like, Miss Wendy, please strive to become stronger."

Some things can only be accomplished by possessing a certain level of ability.

Mei spoke with a solemn expression, as if she were persuading Wendy, or perhaps convincing herself.

"Is it...because of that Walter?"

Having understood something as well, Wendy's face also became more serious.

Walter White is the person Theresa has been emphasizing to keep an eye on these past few days.

"Yes." Mei nodded slightly, her face still heavy with worry. "This time, we might all die."

Unsure of Walter White's true intentions, she had already prepared for the worst.

"..."

Upon hearing Mei's words, Wendy fell silent.

Although she has faced the threat of death more than once, she has finally resolved the misunderstanding with Theresa and found someone she cherishes and cares about. She sincerely hopes that this time can last longer.

Unfortunately... in this world filled with decay, peace and tranquility are like stars in the sky, something unattainable.

"So, want to make a bet with me, Miss Wendy?"

Mei smiled and said.

"what?"

Wendy was a little confused.

Weren't we just discussing that Anti-Entropy Alliance Leader? How did we suddenly jump to betting?

"If...if Miss Wendy can survive, how about I let Hen grant Miss Wendy one wish?" Mei said with a smile. "If it's my request, Hen will probably listen to it to some extent."

So, whatever your request is, it's fine!

With a light laugh, Mei's tone was full of seduction.

"W-what?"

Wendy's face flushed red again.

If any request is allowed, wouldn't that mean...?

Thinking of this, the girl's ears turned bright red.

"In that case, I'll take it as Miss Wendy having agreed."

Without giving the girl a chance to refuse, Mei said with a smile, "The bet is settled. Miss Wendy, may I stay here alone for a while?"

In the final moments before the decisive battle, she hoped for some peace and quiet.

"Oh……"

Despite her mind still being a jumbled mess, Wendy obediently left the cabin, leaving Mei alone.

In the hangar, looking at the Seven Lightning Blades of Purification placed in a corner of the room alongside the same large metal plate, Mei lowered her eyes and couldn't help but recall the three years she spent with the boy in St. Freya.

Although I didn't have many thoughts at the time, now it seems that those ordinary and simple daily routines are shining stars that can be called miracles.

Therefore, no matter what darkness she faces next, she will no longer feel fear.

Because she knew that in that familiar place, a ray of light would forever remain for her.

Thinking it over, Mei slowly stepped forward and reached out to grasp the hilt of the Seven Thunders of Purification.

Are you really prepared to face all of this?

A voice resounded from the depths of my heart.

"I've been prepared for this for a long time."

Without hesitation, Mei answered, gripping the Seven Thunders of Purification tightly with her palm.

In an instant, as if all her memories since birth were surging up, Mei "saw" her entire life with unparalleled clarity.

Those childhood memories spent with my father, the hatred and pain on the night Raiden Ryoma died, and all the little things about getting to know each other as a boy...

Memories come and go like the tide, leaving only the intense emotions once etched in our hearts.

Hatred, fear, madness... these emotions that once drove the girl to become the Third Herrscher surround Mei once again, wanting to lead her down the same path as three years ago.

But this time, Mei simply gripped the long sword in her hand and slashed forward.

Swish!

Mei easily pulled out the Seven Lightning Bolts of Purification that had previously frustrated Kiana and Fu Hua, tearing apart the darkness that had completely enveloped the girl's heart and revealing an incomparably blazing light behind it.

Rumbling--

Amidst the deafening thunder, Mei's body shone brightly as if she were bathed in lightning. A chilling and extraordinary aura burst forth from the girl, as if announcing the birth of a new lightning queen.

Thus, the Herrscher of Thunder position, which had been vacant for three years, was finally filled.

Illuminated by this beam of lightning, the gray haze covering the Seven Lightning Blades of Purification completely faded away, revealing the sharpness that a divine key should possess.

Chapter 46 Their Own Battles: Rita's Path and Fu Hua's Way

On the other side, after leaving the airport area, Shihen and his two companions were soon blocked by the Valkyries from headquarters.

To be honest, the Valkyries at the Destiny Headquarters are a cut above any branch in terms of military skills, and with the accompanying Destiny Sub-Gods, they are indeed a formidable fighting force.

Unfortunately, Shihen and his two companions were also elites among elites, and the Anti-Entropy Titan was superior to the Destiny Mech in both offense and defense. Therefore, their progress was not slowed down by these Valkyries.

"Doing things this way feels like things are the same as before."

"Command the heavy-armored bunny to blast a sub-god machine to smithereens," Seele said with a smile, a hint of nostalgia creeping onto her face.

Back when Anti-Entropy was still active, she and Bronya often went on missions with the boy.

However, after arriving at St. Freya, the boy basically only played with Kiana and Mei.

"It's a pity Xing didn't come this time."