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

"All I want to know right now is the location of Haiyuan City, immediately!"

Mei stared directly at the blue-haired girl as she retorted. Her long hair fluttered without wind, with blue-purple arcs of electricity dancing and leaping on every strand.

Imprisoned by Cocolia, the boy's life is in constant danger; how can she possibly remain calm?!

"I will tell you the location of Haiyuan City, but I hope you can hear the second thing before making a decision."

He spoke softly, and seeing that the girl with long, straight black hair still looked persistent, Einstein didn't linger and continued, "Not long ago, Anti-Entropy discovered Kiana's whereabouts in Changkong City."

Moreover, she was with that priestess from the World Serpent sect.

"..."

In an instant, Mei felt as if she had been doused with a bucket of cold water, and her previously excited mood turned completely lifeless.

Kiana and Yae Sakura are both important, but the situation is not urgent.

But if the two of them appear together...

Undoubtedly, this only means one thing—World Serpent has new plans.

"Kiana? How come she's with the World Serpents!?"

Theresa couldn't help but ask anxiously, inwardly complaining about her silly niece's stupidity.

They practically sent out missing person notices all over the world to find Kiana, but this idiot ended up mixing with the enemy instead.

Even if Yae Sakura is beautiful and not inherently bad, she is now a subordinate of [Walter White]!

After everything you've been through, are you still letting your values ​​dictate your judgment? Don't you know how to be more careful and vigilant?

"I don't know the specifics either."

The shrine maiden was very alert, and even the Anti-Entropy intelligence agents dared not get too close.

However, based on eyewitness reports, Kiana and the priestess did not appear to be enemies.

Einstein shook his head, his expression becoming more serious. "We don't have much time left to consider, so let's start voting in ten minutes. Should we go to Abyss City to demand the return of the Time Mark from Cocolia, or go to Changkong City to bring Kiana back?"

After saying this, he stood up with Tesla, and Einstein gave Mei a focused look.

As things stand, Raiden Mei, who has regained the power of the Herrscher of Thunder and possesses the Seven Thunders of Purification, is the strongest among them and a crucial part of this operation.

In this respect, neither Theresa, who also possesses the Divine Key, nor Wendy, who has already awakened, is nearly as important as Mei.

The only regrettable thing is that Fu Hua has not yet been able to wake up, otherwise they would have a lot more manpower.

Thinking of this, Einstein couldn't help but sigh to himself, and then he and Tesla left the conference room, leaving the space to the Far East Branch members.

……

After the two doctors from Anti-Entropy left, the conference room fell silent.

Theresa and Himeko exchanged glances and saw the heaviness in each other's eyes. Mei sat back down, her eyes lifeless. Bronya, Seele, and Wendy, who had recently awakened and recovered, all fell into deep thought.

In fact, everyone understands that neither the boy from Haiyuan City nor Kiana from Changkong City can be abandoned.

But the most crucial question is how exactly should the forces be divided?

"Cough cough!"

Clearing her throat, Theresa broke the silence first, saying, "Wendy and I will handle things in Changkong City..."

"Headmaster, I'll take care of Kiana."

Before the white-haired nun could finish speaking, Mei interrupted her forcefully, saying, "That idiot, I will bring her back no matter what."

Of all the people, she was the only one who could defeat Yae Sakura relatively easily.

Even if [Walter White] appears later, she can put up some resistance and try her best to fight for that sliver of hope.

Therefore, she is the most suitable candidate to go to Changkong City.

"But Mei, what about Haiyuan City..."

Seeing this, Seele couldn't help but speak up, her pretty face filled with worry.

Having spent so much time together, everyone except for that one white-haired idiot could see Mei's feelings for the boy.

Without a doubt, the place the other party most wants to go is Haiyuan City.

"Seele, Bronya, I'm leaving the Scars to you."

"You can bring him back from Cocolia safe and sound, right?"

She spoke softly, a bright smile as radiant as the summer sun shining on her face.

"..."

Meeting the gentle gaze of the girl with long, straight black hair, Seele couldn't help but fall silent.

Those who should truly go to Haiyuan City to meet the young man are not them.

"Bronya, I guarantee the mission will be accomplished."

Bronya raised her head and spoke, her eyes shining with unwavering determination.

Having spent so many years together, she was the one who understood Mei's feelings best.

Since the other party had also made the same level of resolve as a warrior, she would naturally reciprocate with the same level of conviction.

Even if it means a complete break with Cocolia, she will never tolerate her harming the boy!

Mei smiled and nodded at the gray-haired loli, then looked at the green-haired girl who seemed a little lost.

"Wendy, and you too, you absolutely have to bring Hen back to Ping An, okay?"

She asked softly, a gentle smile appearing on Mei's face.

"I……"

Faced with the gentle gaze of the girl with long, straight black hair, Wendy felt as if she were facing an incomparably dazzling sun, and couldn't help but lower her head deeply.

Seeing Wendy's performance, Mei shook her head and smiled, then looked at Theresa and Himeko and said, "Headmistress, Himeko-sensei, I won't be attending the rest of the meeting."

Once the departure time is set, just let me know.

As she spoke, Mei gracefully stood up, pushed open the conference room door, and left without hesitation or lingering.

"Mea Yi..."

Theresa couldn't help but reach out her hand, instinctively wanting to dissuade the girl.

"Mei has grown into a true warrior."

With a hand on the nun's shoulder, Himeko smiled with immense relief, and two tears seemed to well up in her eyes.

"Yes, she has long been a qualified soldier..."

Having understood Himeko's meaning, Theresa did not try to stop Mei anymore, but simply cast a glance at the girl's back.

This was the highest respect she could show Mei.

"I...I'll go check on Mei."

Suddenly speaking, Wendy jogged after him.

"Wendy!"

Upon seeing this, Theresa's face showed a hint of panic.

Even though Wendy only spent a few days with the boy, judging from the girl's behavior after waking up, she was able to sense her student's hidden feelings.

So, Wendy, what were you thinking? You actually dared to confront Mei?

Are you trying to test the sharpness of the other party's Seven Thunders of Purification?

"Let the young people handle their own affairs."

She shook her head, her eyes filled with helplessness.

When faced with such situations, it's difficult for adults like them to get involved.

At this moment, all they can do is trust Mei and Wendy.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Theresa also sighed deeply.

Once the boy returns to the team, she will definitely give this bastard a good scolding and let him know the price of being a playboy!

She absolutely hates playboys!

Theresa clenched her fist tightly, her eyes shining brightly.

On the other side, not far from the conference room, Wendy spotted a girl with long, straight black hair who seemed to be waiting for something in a corridor with portholes.

"Wendy."

Turning her head, she spoke softly, Mei's smile bathed in sunlight appearing incredibly radiant.

"Mei!"

Wendy took a quick step closer to the other person, her expression now tinged with resentment. "You should be the one who wants to go to Abyss City the most, so why didn't you ask Teacher Theresa and the others!?"

If everyone works together, Kiana has other ways to solve the problem!

While Yae Sakura, the Herrscher, is certainly troublesome, they are not without other means.

The Moon Throne, the Oath of Judah, the Judah Launcher... they still have quite a few cards to play.

"Because I like marks."

With her eyes lowered, Mei spoke in an incredibly gentle voice, like a lover's whisper.

Hearing this, Wendy became even more anxious: "Then you should..."

"But it is precisely because I like Hen that I understand even better what choices he would make in such situations."

Mei looked up slightly and stared directly into Wendy's eyes, then smiled and explained, "Some love can't be expressed just by being close to each other."

"..."

Looking at the black-haired girl bathed in sunlight, Wendy felt that the girl's radiance was even more dazzling than the sun.

"I am actually quite stingy."

I've always wondered, if Hen could only look at me, would things be different between us?

Mei said softly, taking Wendy's hand in hers and smiling gently, "But... please help me, Wendy, bring Hen back safely."

I believe that Wendy, as a genius who once had the best chance of becoming an S-class Valkyrie, can definitely do it, right?

"Well, I will definitely do it!"

Meeting Mei's gentle gaze, Wendy's face first showed a hint of surprise, but then it turned into a strong determination, "I will risk my reputation as a genius to bring Hen back."

Just like... the boy once saved her!

Looking directly into the black-haired girl's purple eyes, Wendy's eyes reflected a sun-like light.

Chapter 73 The White-fuzzy Dumpling of Changkong City

Nagakora City, Inari Shrine.

Walking with Yae Sakura along the cherry blossom-lined stone path, Kiana couldn't help but feel a little melancholy.

She still remembers that the first time she and the boy visited this shrine was three years ago in the depths of winter.

At that time, they also made a promise to come back together again when all the cherry blossoms in the shrine were in full bloom.

Unfortunately, they never had the chance to set foot together at Yae Sakura's shrine again.

Now, the cherry blossoms are in bloom again, but she is the only one left who can appreciate this sight.

Looking at the vast expanse of pink on both sides of the approach, like clouds and rosy hues, and thinking of the boy who is still missing, as well as Theresa, Mei, and others who are fighting against the Honkai independently, Kiana's expression became incredibly complicated.

Over the past few months, she has thought countless times what she would be doing now if she hadn't met the boy.

Presumably, she's still working and traveling at the same time, while searching for that stinky old man who may never appear.

Then... at some point, she was captured by Durandal and others, becoming the vessel for the Herrscher of the Void to re-descend.

It was a rather boring and uninteresting ending.

But if it weren't for her influence, the boy probably wouldn't have been targeted by a villain like Walter White, and wouldn't have suffered this fate.