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

Kiana's eyes widened in disbelief, and it took her several minutes to come to her senses. A look of unbelievable joy spread across her face. "Mei, what did you just say?!"

"Hen is still alive, and he is in Anti-Entropy."

Mei explained expressionlessly.

"This...is this true?"

Unable to resist asking, Kiana felt her heart race to its limit, as if it would leap out of her chest at any moment.

"Yes, it's true."

Once you've reunited with Himeko and the others, you can head to Anti-Entropy to see Hen.

Mei spoke in a calm, almost indifferent tone.

“This, this is really…”

Kiana became incoherent in an instant, not even knowing where to put her hands.

But then, realizing the fate Mei was about to face, Kiana's heart sank again: "Then Mei, you..."

"Kiana!!"

She shouted, her face unusually serious, "This is the last chance!"

If you allow Hen to suffer even the slightest harm again, I will never forgive you, not even in the world of Serpents!

"Mei, you..."

Kiana's pupils dilated suddenly as details of the previous battle flashed through her mind, and she instantly understood everything.

Only then did Kiana realize why Mei had said she envied her.

"Kiana, remember, this is the last time."

With just one last sentence, Mei turned around and transformed into a bolt of lightning, hurtling straight into the distance.

"Mei, no!"

Kiana hurriedly called out, reaching out to grab her friend, but her fingers couldn't even leave a crack of electricity as she ran through them.

In the slowly rising dawn, only the white fur ball's disheveled, lost face was illuminated.

High in the sky on the other side, watching the crimson lightning streak towards the northwest, Durandal blinked, a helpless expression on her face.

How can she explain to Raiden Mei that the headquarters of the World Serpent is actually in the southwest?

Chapter 89 The Boy from the Abyss and the Legacy of Walter

When Danghen opened his eyes again, what greeted him was a strange sight... well, actually it wasn't that strange.

While Cocolia was still "alive," he had already spent some time in the medical district of Abyss City.

"Shihen, you're finally awake!"

Following the sound of surprise, Shihen saw a face as tender as a child's.

"Principal?"

He called out instinctively, a hint of confusion flashing across Shihen's face, which quickly turned into doubt. "How did I get here? And where is Mr. Walter?"

According to the setting, ever since the Herrscher of Reason core was transplanted, Welt's spirit has been trying to protect him.

Yes, that is the core essence of the Walter spirit.

While alive, we should strive to fight against the Honkai; after death, we should strive even harder to come back to life and fight against the Honkai.

“Walter, he…”

Upon hearing this, Theresa's expression instantly darkened.

"Let me explain."

Einstein, who was standing nearby, spoke up, "Yang... he has already sacrificed himself."

He spoke calmly, his face expressionless, though a hint of sorrow could be seen in his eyes.

"How could that be? Mr. Walter clearly..."

Startled, Shi Hen quickly realized what was happening and lowered his head deeply. "I'm sorry, Dr. Einstein, if it weren't for me..."

His physical body was destroyed by [Walter White], but his consciousness stubbornly guided him and Bronya and the others forward. It was time for Mr. Welt to make his exit.

Otherwise, how could he possibly become the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance?

Snapped!

With a pat on the boy's shoulder, Einstein's face showed a rare seriousness: "Shihen, remember, Yang sacrificed himself for the future of humanity. You don't need to feel any remorse for it."

Even in Bronya's and others' accounts, Welt Young did indeed sacrifice his power to protect the boy and guide Bronya and the other girl.

But Einstein believed that Walter Young would never regret his actions.

It could even be said that being able to do everything in his power to preserve anti-entropy and the future of humanity, and to become a guiding light for those who come after him, is already the best possible outcome for Walter Young as an elder.

This is the highest form of romance, unique to adults.

"Dr. Einstein..."

Upon hearing this, Shihen's face couldn't help but show emotion.

"Furthermore, if you really want to do something, then shoulder the responsibilities left behind by Yang and become the new leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance!"

With one hand still on the boy's shoulder, preventing him from escaping, Einstein said in a deep voice, his expression unusually serious.

"what?"

Shihen couldn't help but open his mouth wide in surprise, his eyes widening as if his entire brain had crashed.

Seeing this, Einstein's expression became even more serious: "Shihen, you should already know that Cocolia was killed by that name thief, right?"

"..."

Quickly calming down, Shihen frowned and fell into thought, soon coming to a conclusion: "Is something going to happen to the radical faction?"

As the leader of the radical faction, Cocolia's importance to anti-entropy is beyond doubt.

Although the radical faction's enforcers have developed their own agendas due to the issue of the Herrscher of Reason's core, they still outwardly acknowledge Cocolia's leadership.

As for what happens in private... well, that's naturally a matter of individual methods.

Ultimately, Anti-Entropy is a relatively loose alliance. They were initially brought together because of their common enemy—Destiny.

Although the current environment has changed, it is impossible to completely integrate anti-entropy based on this alone... unless there is a true leader of the anti-entropy alliance.

While Cocolia was still "alive," the radical and conservative factions could only maintain an extremely fragile balance, let alone now that Cocolia has already met her end.

The reason Shihen decided to take Cocolia offline was to exacerbate the existing contradictions within Anti-Entropy by using Cocolia's death.

If they don't want anti-entropy to fall apart, Einstein and others must put forward a leader who can convince everyone... or at least most people.

For example, a certain young man who is highly anticipated.

"Yes. Although we have strictly blocked the news of Cocolia's murder, such things cannot be kept secret forever."

Einstein nodded and said, "Once this news gets out, the radical faction will inevitably cause trouble."

Both the power vacuum left by Cocolia's death and the radical faction's fear of being purged will be the root causes of unrest.

"Even Dr. Einstein couldn't stop it?"

Shihen gritted his teeth and asked somewhat unwillingly.

“The radical faction will not trust us.”

Einstein shook his head calmly.

She has been deeply branded as a conservative, and her and Tesla's actions will only provoke increasing resistance from radicals.

That's why they need teenagers who have a good reputation in both the radical and conservative factions.

"And... what about the radical faction?"

Shihen continued to ask.

Even those who plot to usurp the throne must go through the proper process of declining and relinquishing power three times, so he certainly couldn't appear too eager.

In any case, Einstein and her colleagues had no other choice.

Always remember that anti-entropy is also known as the World Serpent Division.

As the acting lord of the World Serpent... no, he's now Kevin's man behind the scenes, able to manipulate everything more secretly.

But in any case, everything is still under his control.

"If there were someone over there who could stop all of this, I wouldn't be in such a hurry."

Einstein spoke slowly and deliberately, his expression revealing no urgency, but his attitude of not giving the boy any extra time to rest said it all.

While Peggy and Anne's performances were also quite impressive within the radical faction, that was only because they had Cocolia's support and protection.

Once Cocolia disappears, the two girls will struggle to even connect with Cocolia's direct forces, let alone anything else.

"..."

Faced with Einstein's blunt words, Shihen fell silent, his head slightly lowered as if he were thinking seriously.

Seeing the thoughtful young man, Einstein and Theresa wisely refrained from urging him and patiently waited for his reply.

After a long while, Shihen finally raised his eyes, shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, Dr. Einstein, I don't know."

If we go back a few months, his plan should have been to wait patiently for Himeko... his older sister to retire so he could inherit her Hyperion.

But almost in the blink of an eye, the path to becoming the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance was laid out before him, and of course he had to hesitate.

Otherwise, wouldn't it make it seem like he had planned this all along?

Even though this means more responsibility and involves the urgency of saving a collapsing empire, he should still proceed more slowly.

That fits his public image.

With urgency in his eyes, Einstein tried to persuade him: "Shihen, I know this sounds sudden, but you don't really need to be too nervous."

Tesla and I will do our best to assist you. Peggy and Anne are also working hard to mediate with the radical faction.

Even if it's just to Walter White's side, I'll find a way to get there..."

"Einstein! Give Shihen some more time to think it over."

Theresa suddenly interrupted.

"..."

He paused, noticing the awkwardness on the boy's face, and could only sigh softly, "I'm sorry, Shihen, I was too hasty and didn't consider your feelings."

Having devoted most of her life to Anti-Entropy, she was unwilling to see the organization fall apart like this, especially given the increasingly dire situation of its collapse.

If anti-entropy were to collapse, who knows how many more people who should have been saved would die tragically.

"Dr. Einstein, I'm the one who should be apologizing."

Lowering his head even further, Shihen said softly, "I'm sorry, I'm really not sure if I can become someone like Mr. Walter, especially if things get worse..."

"Things couldn't get any worse than they are now."

Einstein stated directly, "Moreover, even if such a thing were to happen, it would never be solely your responsibility."

However, let's leave the time to you and Theresa for now.

"It's been so long since we last met, you must have a lot to talk about."

As he spoke, Einstein walked out of the ward alone.

Regardless, Shihen is still a member of the Far East Branch, and there are some things that only Theresa can say.

With a sigh in his heart, Einstein paused just before leaving and said, "When Yang inherited the core, became the Herrscher of Reason, and founded the Anti-Entropy Alliance, he was actually only eight years old."

After saying that, Einstein closed the door, leaving only the boy and Theresa in the ward.

"Haha~ Actually, Shihen, you don't need to take Einstein's words too seriously. Even if you don't become the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance, we will try our best to find other ways to solve the problem."

While letting out an awkward laugh to ease the tension, Theresa tried to comfort her.

"..."

Faced with such an obvious lie, Shihen remained silent until a long while before slowly asking, "How are Bronya and the others?"