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

Moreover, when you asked this question, didn't you reflect on your own appearance?

With a look that screams villain, you're talking to me about saving the world?

Gudong~

After finally managing to swallow the rice in his mouth, Shihen took a sip of lemonade to calm down. Looking at Gray Snake, he couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Gray Snake, were you serious when you said that?"

Does this guy still think he's a good guy?

"Do I look like I'm joking?"

The gray snake countered with a question.

“Hmm…” After carefully examining the gray snake for a while, Shihen shook his head and sighed, “I always thought we were a villainous organization.”

Gray Snake: "..."

No, bro, what's wrong with you? You've been a member of World Serpent for so long and you still don't know the organization's goals?

At that moment, both of them realized that they had a deep misunderstanding of each other.

"Speaking of saving the world... do we have any cool floating islands?"

Shihen asked.

"No."

The gray snake shook its head.

Do we have an army of mechs?

Shihen asked again.

"……No."

The gray snake shook its head again.

He's working on the mecha army project, so he can't get it done yet.

"Do we get cheers from the crowd during every operation?"

Shihen asked again.

"No."

The gray snake continued to shake its head.

"Do we have agreements with countries around the world, and do our organization members have legal immunity?"

Shihen still asked a question.

"No."

The gray snake shook its head again.

"So, we have nothing, yet the organization's base has to be hidden so deep. Aren't we villains?"

Shihen sighed helplessly.

He genuinely couldn't understand why it was so difficult to admit that he was the villain.

But just as every villain denies being a villain, Grey Snake also believes he should be a hero.

"The higher a tree grows, the deeper its roots must penetrate into the darkness." The gray snake tried to reason with Shihen, trying to correct the boy's misconception about the World Serpent. "For the great goal of saving the world, necessary sacrifices are inevitable."

Shi Hen: “…”

Are you sure you didn't wander onto the wrong set?

"So, we're all heroes who save the world?"

Shihen raised an eyebrow and asked.

Although he has a sunny appearance and can serve as the face of the organization, Gray Snake's appearance clearly indicates that he is a villain, right?

Instead of immediately answering Shihen's question, Gray Serpent countered, "Having dealt with Destiny twice, Mr. Shihen, do you believe they can save the world?"

"Hmm..." After finishing the last bit of rice, Shihen drank his lemonade and thought for a while before speaking, "No. Unless they kill the current bishop and replace him with someone with a sound mind."

If they can't even form a united front against the Honkai, how are they supposed to save the world?

Although Otto did have some impressive performances in the original timeline and even resolved the crisis of the Herrscher of Binding.

But in Shihen's opinion, the sooner this guy dies, the better for the world.

Humanity will not perish because of the Law of Restraint, but it may be destroyed by Otto.

Even though the Heralds of the Bindings caused massive casualties that could be called tragedies in the pre-civilization era, the seeds of humanity's downfall were sown much earlier.

When the first Fusion Warrior was born, and humanity began its transformation into something inhuman, the failure of that era was already inevitable.

However, Shihen did not belong to that era, nor did he understand the predicaments of that era, so he could only sigh.

People in every era only choose the path they believe is right, so what right does he have to criticize his predecessors?

All the advantages of this civilization are built upon the remnants of the previous civilization.

“That’s right, destiny cannot save the world!” Upon hearing Shihen’s assessment, Gray Serpent wholeheartedly agreed. “Although destiny possesses most of the world’s resources, its upper echelons are already corrupt and rotten.”

While the anti-entropy movement in North America has commendable ideals, its power is far too weak and insignificant, utterly vulnerable in the face of Honkai.

"so……"

Shihen's expression became somewhat unnatural.

"The mandate of heaven is corrupt, and the power to reverse entropy is ineffective."

Only we... only those of us rooted in the deepest darkness, can know what true collapse is, and only we can know... how to lead the world to a new future.

Gray Serpent spoke calmly, but inside he was burning with a fervor so intense it could consume even the soul.

He believed it all, just as he believed the sun would rise from the east every day.

Chapter Thirty-Nine: Will the Faith Snake Deliver Eggs?

This guy must be crazy.

Looking at the gray snake in front of him, Shihen couldn't help but think.

He's already come to World Serpent, and you're still telling me to go save the world?

And it was Gray Snake, who clearly looks like a major villain, who tried to persuade him? Couldn't you at least have sent a beautiful white-haired, blue-eyed girl?

Wait a minute, if we only look at it from the perspective of fighting against the Honkai, World Serpent's original intention seems to really be to save the world.

However, they are taking the path of redefining humanity.

It's easier to redefine the concept of humanity than to save it.

So, no matter where I go, I can't escape saving the world?

Touching his chin, Shihen fell into deep thought.

"So, Mr. Gray Snake, what do you think is the best way to save the world?"

Shihen thought for a moment and then asked.

"I heard that Mr. Shihen has already arrived in the Imaginary Space?"

Instead of giving a direct answer, Gray Serpent asked a question in return, his hoarse voice carrying a gentle smile, his gaze toward the boy as if he were looking at a masterpiece.

"Yes."

Shihen nodded slightly.

The commotion caused after stepping into the Heavenly Origin Realm was quite significant, and this could not be concealed.

Furthermore, he also wanted to see how the World Serpent would react to the final product of his Stigmata Project.

"Presumably, Mr. Shihen should now be able to draw Honkai energy from the imaginary space, right?"

With a low chuckle, Gray Snake spoke in a tone that suggested he had everything under control.

"how do you know?"

Shihen's expression changed slightly, and he appropriately expressed his surprise.

He did not tell the jackals and ravens about this, so it should be a secret that belongs only to him.

"The snake knows everything."

Gray Serpent's voice was calm and composed, carrying the confidence of someone in a high position, as if he were looking down on everything in the world.

"It seems that the organization's power is much deeper than I thought."

Shihen sighed, expressing his admiration.

Theoretically, the Gray Serpent should not have had any contact with any Tianyuan humans other than itself, but the other party seemed to have a great understanding of this realm, which clearly indicates that it has obtained a lot of legacy from the pre-civilization era.

"But even among the World Serpents, Mr. Shihen's existence is still special."

With a smile, Gray Snake also expressed his high regard for the boy.

He didn't want Shihen to be too arrogant and reckless, but he also didn't want the other party to become estranged from the World Serpent.

Whether from a purely combat perspective or from the perspective of the Stigmata Project, Time Scar is an extremely important entity that requires his utmost caution.

"...That's it."

Shihen sighed, seemingly filled with many emotions.

He felt he shouldn't be mingling in the world of snakes, but should instead challenge for the title of Best Actor.

"Mr. Shihen should be familiar with the existence of Herrschers, right?"

The gray snake asked again.

“Of course.” Shihen nodded, a puzzled look on his face. “But what does that have to do with the Herrscher?”

"Mr. Shihen should know that the birth of Herrschers is related to the Honkai energy tides in the Imaginary Dimension," Gray Serpent said, his voice full of confidence. "Imagine if everyone could awaken a Stigmata and directly absorb power from the Imaginary Dimension like Mr. Shihen, would there still be room for Herrschers to be born?"

"..."

Shihen lowered his head slightly, his brows furrowing from time to time, as if he were seriously thinking about something.

After a long while, he finally raised his head and looked at the gray snake, asking, "Is this really possible?"

No one would believe such a plan when they first heard about it.

This is like saying that Bolt is human and can run at the speed of a superhuman, so you expect all humans to run like Bolt.

This is utterly impossible, like a fairy tale.

"This is a feat that only a snake could accomplish."

Gray Snake's tone was tinged with pride.

"This is something only a madman could do."

Shihen shook his head.

Whether in terms of its ideas or the means to achieve them, the Stigmata Project reveals a deep-seated madness that penetrates to the very soul.

"The line between madness and genius is often very thin." Gray Serpent chuckled in a hoarse voice. "Besides, only losers are madmen, while we are walking on the path to certain victory."

"Mr. Gray Snake is really confident in himself."

Shihen shook the lemonade in his hand, which was almost at the bottom, and said with a sigh.

"Because we are following in the footsteps of a great being," the gray serpent said, his voice calm yet manic. "Even if all the strong people of this era were added together, they would be as insignificant as dust to that great being."

"...Will believing in this great being bring eggs?"

Shihen asked earnestly.

Gray Snake: "???"

He felt insulted.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it's just that Mr. Gray Snake's words reminded me of some distant things."

Shihen grinned.

It must be said that if Gray Snake were dressed up differently, he would indeed be very suitable for missionary work.

Or rather, for the true members of the World Serpent, the heroes of the pre-civilization era were like a religion.