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

To put it simply, you could also think of us as a group of ghosts.

"Feel sorry……"

Upon hearing this, Youlandai immediately lowered her head.

"It's okay."

We've been here for 50,000 years, and we're used to this kind of life.

Of course, I'd be even happier if you could spend more time with me!

Alicia said with a smile, and took the opportunity to move a little closer to the blonde girl.

"Forehead……"

Still unable to keep up with the fairy's enthusiasm, Durandal moved a little further away from the sofa, thought for a moment, and then asked, "Bai, what did he do when he came here?"

"Ok?"

Blinking, Alicia looked at the girl with a hint of confusion in her eyes.

“When I met other heroes, I asked them similar questions, but they all told me to ask you directly, saying that you are the person who is closest to him.”

Durandal explained.

"You seem to care about him a lot?"

With a smile, Alicia asked, her eyes shining brightly, "You came to the Land of the Past, but instead of exploring its past, you care about the people in the real world."

You're the first visitor to do something like that.

"I came here because of him."

As he explained, Durandal's expression became solemn and serious, "After undergoing the trials of the Paradise of the Past, he conceived a very terrifying idea."

I want to know why this happened, and then... stop him!

From beginning to end, Durandal was not interested in the past of the previous era, no matter how many stories there were.

Compared to the past, she cares more about the present and the future.

"So this is ah."

Nodding knowingly, a hint of disappointment flashed across Alicia's eyes.

She thought she was going to hear something even more interesting and exciting.

I want you to tell me everything!

Looking directly into the fairy's eyes, Durandal spoke earnestly.

Although it had only been a day, she had already had enough of the way Yingjie and his ilk only said half of what they meant.

"Well, I'd love to do that too."

But some things you can only know the answer to by seeing them with your own eyes.

The Pure Land of the Past records these stories, not any direct answers.

Alicia shrugged.

"But what Bai is threatening now is the entire world!"

"Youlandel said somewhat anxiously."

"But even if you say that, there's nothing we can do."

Shaking her head, Alicia looked slightly troubled. "Things in the real world can only be solved by yourselves."

"..."

She pursed her lips, a hint of frustration showing in her eyes.

Even though she had already guessed Alicia's answer, she still couldn't help but feel disappointed when she actually heard it from the other person's mouth.

"If you want to know the answer, Durandal, then come and stay with me in Paradise more often. I will slowly, slowly tell you everything."

A smile quickly returned to her face, and Alicia blinked, saying, "So, see you next time~"

As she spoke, the girl's figure rapidly faded and disappeared.

Seeing Alicia leave once again, and with no progress made in this negotiation as well, Durandal clenched her fists, her face showing resentment.

She didn't like the feeling of constantly having to solve a mystery.

If things continue like this, when will she ever find the secret of Paradise?

pat~

A light footstep sounded, and a small figure entered at the same time.

"Klein?"

Looking up and seeing an armed doll, Durandal's eyes filled with doubt. "What do you want?"

"The acting lord has said that, given the serious damage you have caused to the Pure Land of Past Lives, three months' salary will be deducted from your salary as punishment. Do you have any objections?"

Klein spoke in a flat, monotone voice.

Yulandel: “???”

No, is Walter White really planning to make her work for free and sell herself to pay off her debts?

Hmm...that doesn't seem right either, so the real point of this sentence should be...

Does World Serpent really pay salaries?

Durandal asked with a look of surprise.

Although World Serpent and Destiny Anti-Entropy have always been known as the three major organizations, World Serpent has rarely appeared on the battlefield against the Honkai.

Many people are completely unaware of how the World Snake organization operates.

For example, does World Serpent, which always acts like a villainous organization, actually pay its members' salaries?

"It should happen, right?"

Klein said calmly, though his tone lacked confidence.

"should?"

Upon hearing this, Durandal raised an eyebrow. "Don't you have any?"

"I am an armed puppet, a tool created by humans."

As long as I have enough energy, I can work 24 hours a day without even needing to rest.

Klein spoke calmly, her tone completely unwavering, as if it were nothing more than a common fact.

"Even if it's a doll, isn't this going a bit too far?"

Yulandel's face showed reluctance.

She couldn't even imagine what kind of life this little doll lived in the world of snakes.

That despicable Bai! He even abuses a doll!

The girl secretly complained to herself.

"Once you get used to it, it's actually not so bad. I've been doing this for 50,000 years."

If I had to say, maintaining the Land of the Dead is simpler and easier than being Dr. Möbius's assistant; at least there are no visitors here most of the time, and no one will suddenly add to my workload.

Klein explained calmly.

Doesn't that make it sound even more pitiful?

Her heart ached even more, and Durandal's face unconsciously flushed slightly.

After all, she was clearly among the visitors who added to Klein's workload.

"Also, if you, Durandal, are not used to the food of Paradise, you can eat outside."

Klein added.

Moreover, in this way, even if the blonde girl blows up something, it won't concern her, and she won't need to work overtime.

Thinking this, the corners of the armed doll's mouth turned up two pixels.

"..."

Startled by this, Durandal looked at the instant noodles in her hand, which were now reduced to just a little bit of broth. "After arriving in Paradise, can we go out freely?"

"Why not? There's no barrier between this place and the outside world."

Klein asked, puzzled.

Yulandel: "..."

So why is she putting up with all this instant noodles?

Chapter Seventy-One: The Fate of the White-furred Dumpling

Swish!

when!

In the silent mountain forest, two figures, one in white and one in pink, crossed paths. The black and white spears clashed and rubbed against the crimson demon sword, scattering large amounts of energy particles.

Keng!

With a flick of her longsword, Yae Sakura deflected a rapidly shooting Void Spear. She then used her feet to propel herself forward, instantly appearing before Kiana. Her blood-red demonic sword, carrying immense force, slashed down at the girl with all its might.

Sensing the unwavering power in Yae Sakura's sword strike—a power that showed no mercy even if it meant cutting her in two—Kiana's pupils constricted, and her inner strength began to circulate at its maximum speed.

A spatial fluctuation spread out, and the girl's body was instantly swallowed by the wormhole, appearing on the other side dozens of meters away in an instant.

The long blade continued to slice through the air, and the aftershocks cut more than ten trees in half, causing leaves to flutter down like rain and countless specks of dust to be stirred up.

"Miss Kiana, you can't win against me if you just keep running away."

Glancing at the extra crimson stain on the demon sword, Yae Sakura chuckled and said, at the same time shaking the katana to clear away the bloodstains.

Don't get too cocky!

The real battle has only just begun!

Kiana glanced at the fresh bloodstain on her arm and gritted her teeth, a hint of gold appearing in her clear, sky-like eyes.

"Then let me see what Miss Kiana is capable of now."

With a soft voice, Yae Sakura lightly touched the ground with her feet, her figure rising like a floating wisp of cotton as she rushed towards Kiana, catching up with the girl in an instant.

Swish!

Kiana's figure flashed and disappeared into a wormhole again, but she left behind three Void Spears around her to delay their activation.

In an instant, three spears fell simultaneously, as if Yae Sakura had willingly stepped into this trap.

“Interesting, Miss Kiana has finally grown up.”

A relieved smile appeared on his face. With a vibration of his Yae Sakura longsword, he easily deflected the three Void Spears and once again sped after the white-haired girl.

Kiana relentlessly used her powers to escape, occasionally using her dual pistols and the Void Spear to attack Yae Sakura, attempting to delay the priestess's advance and buy herself more time.

During the chase, the girl's breathing gradually became heavy, and red lines symbolizing the erosion of Honkai energy gradually appeared on her body.

Theoretically, Herrschers have absolute Honkai energy adaptability, but if they cannot gain the approval of the Herrscher core, then this crystal containing a large amount of Honkai energy will only be a burden to the user.

Just like Wendy, who lost the ability to walk because of her desire for gems.

While Kiana's situation wasn't as dire as Wendy's, carrying two Herrscher cores meant the burden on the young girl was still considerable.

After all, of these two cores, she could only use a portion of the Herrscher of the Void's power; the Gem of Desire was simply a burden to her.

Even more serious is that she also has to resist Celine's interference.

"How ugly, Kiana, to be driven to this point by a defective product."

Give me your body, and I'll make this guy who killed that human monkey pay with his life!

Sirin's voice rang in the girl's ear, carrying a strong seductive meaning.

"shut up!"

Covering one eye and cursing under her breath, Kiana quickly ducked to avoid the blade that came from behind, a few strands of silver hair drifting slowly down in the air.