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

After disarming a Valkyrie and throwing her far away, Shihen sighed softly.

Cocolia doesn't even participate in major events like the Battle of Destiny, so she clearly has no intention of redeeming herself.

How can you be a leader if you don't bleed and fight for the cause of reversing entropy?

Could it be that you really think of yourself as the root of anti-entropy guarding the darkness?

You know, even researchers like Einstein and Tesla went to the front lines. How dare you, a militant, stay cooped up at headquarters?

This is clearly a matter of perspective.

"Phew..." After swiftly knocking out the last Valkyrie on this stretch of road, Bronya let out a long breath and looked towards the airport. "Captain Hen, what about Mei...?"

With a slight sigh, a hint of worry could be faintly seen on the girl's usually expressionless face.

Although the information she had was incomplete, Bronya could tell that Mei's expression before parting clearly indicated that she was planning to sacrifice herself.

“I know.” Shihen nodded with a slightly somber expression and continued before the girl could ask, “Therefore, we should resolve the energy shield issue as quickly as possible so that we can go back and stop Mei.”

If even Bronya could sense it, how could he possibly be completely unaware?

But now that he's here as a warrior, his task isn't to be all lovey-dovey with Mei, but to do everything in his power to secure a chance of victory for everyone.

Well, although the ending of everything was already predetermined by him, he still had to play his part completely.

This is his promise to the world.

"Captain Hen, Bronya, what happened to Mei?"

Hearing what the two said, the only oblivious girl, Seele, was still a little confused.

"It's nothing, Xier, you..."

Just as he was about to brush off the topic, Shihen sensed something and quickly shut his mouth, and the mecha's energy shield activated instantly.

hum!

The instant the energy shield appeared, an ice-blue scythe suddenly landed on it, stirring up countless energy particles and causing the energy shield to become slightly more transparent at a visible speed.

A side kick startled the attacker, and Shihen looked at the short-haired maid in blue and white armor who had gracefully leaped into the air and landed slowly not far away. His expression became slightly serious: "Do all the S-rank Valkyries at headquarters like to launch sneak attacks?"

"What does it matter what means are used if the goal can be achieved?"

With a gentle twirl of her scythe, Rita smiled and said, showing no remorse for using such despicable means, "Mr. Shihen, your mecha is truly outstanding. It's much more interesting than any of Anti-Entropy's other toys."

As she spoke, Rita carefully examined the boy's red mecha, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes.

As the most outstanding assassin in Destiny, she was certain that she would not reveal the slightest hint of her presence before launching an attack, but the boy in front of her still managed to react.

Is it the superior performance of the mecha, the boy's own talent, or... both?

While pondering this in her heart, Rita was not worried about it.

As one of the only three S-class Valkyries of Destiny, she wouldn't panic at the slightest thing.

"Bronya, Seele! I'll hold off the enemy, you two continue the advance!"

Without arguing with Rita, Shihen immediately gave the order and piloted his mecha towards the maid.

Of the three, only he, equipped with the Apollo, could put up a fight against Rita, making this a mission only he could accomplish.

If Bronya or Seele were to be sent, they would probably be instantly killed by Rita.

Even though they often use Sister Tako as a unit of measurement, she is still an S-class Valkyrie, and the current Blue Sea Group can't afford to mess with her.

Upon hearing the boy's words, Seele hesitated for a moment, but Bronya pulled the girl away immediately, taking most of the mech unit with her.

Having grown up in the military, Bronya has never lacked decisiveness.

Moreover, she knew very well that their real goal was not to defeat Rita, the S-class Valkyrie, but to shut down the energy shield surrounding the Helheim Laboratory and clear the way for Theresa and the others to advance.

As long as this is accomplished, the outcome of the rest of the battles is irrelevant.

"Oh? You want to challenge me alone? Mr. Shihen, you are overestimating yourself."

Seeing the boy rushing towards her, Rita gave an elegant and composed smile, showing no signs of anxiety or panic despite the group splitting up.

"Whether I have the ability or not, Miss Rita will know once she tries!"

With a cold voice, Shihen controlled the Apollo's left arm armor to open, and countless small missiles shot out, instantly covering Rita's entire range of movement.

boom--

Amidst the continuous explosions, the buildings and ground around Rita were completely pulverized and blown away, with countless plumes of dust rising and obscuring everything.

But adhering to the basic principle that smoke doesn't cause harm, a sickle suddenly emerged, dispersing some of the smoke and dust, and an extremely swift white figure rushed out from the dust and mist.

In the blink of an eye, Rita was already in front of the mecha, raising her scythe high and bringing it down heavily on the boy.

With a slight raise of his left arm, he replaced the energy shield with a more effective energy shield. The moment Shihen blocked the Valkyrie's attack, he raised his right hand, and the gauntlet formed by the Star of Eden glowed red.

On the other side, a slender figure in white armor appeared in the air, wielding a scythe that swiftly slashed down.

hum!

Swish!

Rita dodged a black and red beam of light as thick as a bowl by turning to the side, and Shihen also dodged the attack of the Silver Moon by using the instantaneous acceleration of the Apollo.

"Miss Rita really likes to ambush people."

Looking at the Apollo spacecraft's right shoulder, which had turned red on the control panel, and feeling a slight awkwardness in the control of his right arm, Shihen couldn't help but chuckle softly.

“That’s called making good use of tactics,” Rita said with a smile. She glanced at the few gauze wings behind her that were slowly dissipating into specks of light, and her eyes finally became a little serious. “Besides, Mr. Shihen, you also have some good abilities, don’t you?”

Therefore, please allow me to retract my previous statement; I acknowledge that you are qualified to fight me.

If she hadn't dodged quickly enough, it would have been her own body that was pierced through.

It must be said that the Star of Eden is indeed worthy of being the God Key that Anti-Entropy cherishes so much; its destructive power truly lives up to the expectations it bears.

But if even this thing has been brought out, does it mean that anti-entropy has reached its dead end, or does this young man truly possess this value?

As she thought about it, Rita's lips curled into a more pleasant smile.

Regardless of the reasons behind all of this, she knew that this battle would at least not be too boring.

"..."

Upon hearing Rita's words, Shihen paused for a moment before asking, "Why? Why would you do such a thing!?"

You should know perfectly well what the consequences of resurrecting a Herrscher of the Void would be!

"I am the Valkyrie of Destiny, and it is my duty to obey the orders of His Holiness the Bishop."

Without hesitation, Rita answered, her elegant smile still on her face.

Even if this order leads to countless people being displaced, or even... losing their lives!?

Shihen questioned angrily.

“Hoo…” Rita took a deep breath, her expression becoming more serious. “But in the fight against the Honkai, I have not seen a more suitable path.”

Of the three major organizations, World Serpent is a concentration camp for dangerous elements. To this day, no one knows its true intentions, only that its leader, Walter White, is trying to destroy the entire world.

While some members of Anti-Entropy, who had succumbed to the tyranny of Welt White, were putting up a fight, they were ultimately no match for Welt White.

Therefore, if she truly wants to save the world, the only person she can trust is Otto.

At least Rita believed that Otto's understanding of Honkai was far superior to her own.

For this reason, she is willing to make any sacrifice.

After all, no matter what, the outcome can't be worse than letting [Walter White] succeed, right?

Thinking to herself, Rita did not explain all of this to the boy.

Having chosen this path, she will naturally shoulder the responsibilities associated with it and will not make excuses to absolve herself.

"I don't know what your plans are, all I know is... this is absolutely wrong!"

With each word distinct and deliberate, Shihen stopped wasting time and charged toward Rita, his two wind and thunder swords simultaneously appearing and intertwining as they pierced toward the Silver Moon.

"Perhaps so."

With her eyes lowered, Rita stepped forward without backing down.

As the Valkyrie of Destiny, she ultimately has to do her best to protect the Destiny headquarters.

In an instant, a man and a mecha were locked in battle. The wind and thunder swords, flying in all directions, collided with the silver-white armor, creating countless energy particles and leaving behind trails of frost, wind blades, and lightning.

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Meanwhile, while Shihen and Rita were locked in a fierce battle, Bronya and Seele also encountered an unexpected obstacle.

"Monitor?"

Looking at the black-armored Valkyrie blocking her way, Seele's face showed disbelief.

Even after hearing the boy's account of what happened and seeing the abandoned Book of Azure Mystery, the girl still couldn't believe that Fu Hua, whose personality was so serious that she was almost rigid, could be a traitor.

"Seele, watch out! Our class monitor is now our enemy!"

Bronya reached out and blocked Seele's path. Her face remained expressionless, but her gray eyes were filled with seriousness, and her body tensed up slightly.

All indications suggest that Fu Hua, who is only an A-rank Valkyrie in St. Freya, possesses the status and strength equivalent to an S-rank Valkyrie at headquarters, making her an opponent far beyond what the two of them can defeat.

No, let alone defeat them, if Fu Hua really wanted to deal with them, it probably wouldn't even take a minute.

Bronya's mood immediately turned heavy as she glanced at Fu Hua's extraordinary black armor.

“Bronya, Seele…” Seeing the wariness and distance in their eyes, Fu Hua’s face also became more complicated. “You should go back now. I don’t want to hurt you.”

Although Otto's orders to her were to capture and imprison the enemies who had invaded headquarters, she also had her own principles.

"But you hurt Kiana!"

Bronya retorted without hesitation, her voice noticeably colder than usual.

“Kiana is different.” Shaking her head slightly, Fu Hua explained, “She’s dangerous.”

Letting her roam freely would be irresponsible towards humanity.

Once the Herrscher of the Void is revived, her hatred for humanity will inevitably drive her to embrace the Honkai.

Therefore, Kiana must be kept under strict supervision by Schicksal.

"You probably don't even believe that yourself, class monitor, do you?"

Bronya said coldly, a mocking smile, about two pixels wide, curving her lips.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Fu Hua fell silent for a long while before sighing, "No matter what, I will not let you pass."

This is a necessary sacrifice to save the world.

“...Three years ago, Cocolia’s mother said the same thing.”

After a slight pause, Bronya spoke expressionlessly.

"What do you mean?"

Fu Hua asked, puzzled.

"When Cocolia turned Mei into the Third Herrscher, triggering the Third Honkai, that's what Bronya said too."

Bronya explained calmly, her voice devoid of any warmth.

"It seems you have no intention of turning back."

Upon hearing this, Fu Hua couldn't help but sigh helplessly.

Bronya and the others dared to oppose Cocolia three years ago, so there's no need to expect them to give in now.

"You're the ones who really need to turn back. Class monitor, you shouldn't keep making the same mistakes!"

Bronya advised in a deep voice.

"Yes! Xiao Xuan is also waiting for you to come back on the Helios!"

Seele added anxiously.

Most people's impression of Fu Hua is still based on her time as St. Freya, and she genuinely does not want to fight her.

"But I can't go back anymore."

"Let's let our strength speak for itself," Fu Hua said softly, stretching out one hand in a fighting stance.