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

If they don't want to help, fine, but do they think they're lacking even a little bit of help?!

"Hmph! Naive fool, today I'll show you my full power!"

Upon hearing this, Sirin could no longer contain herself, and a series of wind blades shot out, slashing towards the black humanoid figure.

Shi Hen: “…”

Is this the correct way to appreciate Miss Pufferfish?

Shaking his head without giving it much thought, Shihen's gaze fell on Anna in front of him, and he said, "Anna, stop. You've done enough!"

I know about the collapse of Manila, but it's not entirely your fault.

Everyone has the right to feel fear and dread when faced with disaster and danger, and there is nothing shameful about it.

What truly matters is having the courage to overcome fear and take up arms to fight even after you've been afraid.

If you can do that, you are already a qualified Valkyrie, and no one can deny that.

So stop, Anna, don't hurt yourself anymore!

Shouting loudly, Shihen placed his hands on the girl's shoulders, not letting go even as the frost spread and froze his palms stiff.

"I... am a Valkyrie... and this is my duty..."

Anna parted her lips slightly and uttered words that were still somewhat unclear, but her eyes gradually brightened.

"It's alright, Anna. You've already been an excellent Valkyrie for a long time."

In the name of the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance, I will always endorse this point.

So...stop, Anna, you don't need to fight anymore!

He spoke in a low voice, his tone unwavering and resolute.

Having witnessed all of Anna's pain and struggles, Shihen knew that what this girl, who had been striving to become an excellent Valkyrie, needed most was not encouragement.

Anna had already received countless encouragements and support from the Valkyries of the Snow Lotus Squad.

But every word of encouragement ultimately only leaves an invisible scar on the girl's heart.

Over time, those hasty praises and expectations became the final straw that broke Anna's back.

From beginning to end, all the girl needed was a word of comfort, a chance to reconcile with herself.

Making peace with oneself and facing one's own weaknesses and flaws is the only way to truly master the power of the Herrscher.

"I……"

Her lips moved as she uttered a faint word. The white light in Anna's eyes rapidly expanded and merged with the deep blue of her Herrscher form, transforming into a clear, light blue like a summer sky.

"Ugh~"

In an instant, her faint words turned into clear sobs. Anna hugged the black-haired boy in front of her tightly, as if she wanted to release all the grievances and pressure that had accumulated over the past two years.

As the girl's emotions subsided, the ferocious black humanoid figure vanished into thin air in the blink of an eye, and the entire space was once again filled with light.

"it's OK.

You've already tried your best, Anna.

Therefore, in situations like this, it's okay to pause and rely on the strength of others.

He gently patted the girl's back with his palm and spoke softly, his tone as tolerant as a father's.

Well, at least that's what he thinks.

Kiana & Sirin: "..."

So, what exactly is their reason for fighting?!

Chapter 116 The White Mask Has Arrived on the Battlefield

Meanwhile, as the boy managed to win over Anna... no, to bring her back to her senses, Mei's battle with Night Owl gradually came to an end.

For the Herrscher of the Stars who controls the gravity of the stars, the ocean is a terrible battlefield.

When the ice floating on the sea surface was almost completely consumed, the owl had no suitable weapon left, only pure gravity.

No matter how he rewrites the laws of gravity in this area, it is still extremely difficult to directly injure another Herrscher.

Faced with the countless lightning bolts unleashed by Mei, his only reliance on authority proved largely ineffective.

This is an absolute advantage in terms of attributes.

It's quite obvious that Night Owl doesn't have the protagonist's halo to win against his own attributes.

He shattered a bolt of lightning that Mei had struck with a powerful punch, and Night Owl immediately sustained another wound.

"Raiden Mei! Why are you stopping me!"

Looking at the black-haired girl bathed in lightning not far away, who resembled a ghost or god, Night Owl couldn't help but grit his teeth and ask a question.

"You are now under the control of Honkai and are going insane."

With arcs of electricity crackling on the Seven Thunders of Purification in her hand, Mei explained with utmost composure.

No! I'm not crazy!

I just wanted to avenge astronomy, what's wrong with that!?

Anna killed Astronomy!

A surge of Honkai energy coursed through his body, and Night Owl shouted.

"I don't understand what you're saying."

But having such thoughts is precisely the proof that you've fallen into madness.

Mei gently shook her head.

She didn't understand where the owl's anger came from.

The only thing she understood was that she couldn't let the owl run rampant.

A Herrscher completely controlled by hatred—only heaven knows what the other party might do.

"Raiden Mei!!"

With a loud shout, Night Owl gathered all the Honkai energy within his body, and a pitch-black sun instantly appeared before him.

hum-

Almost the instant the sun appeared, the clouds and water vapor within a radius of more than ten miles surged wildly toward this dark sun like a whale sucking water. Even Mei, the Herrscher of Thunder, had to do her best to resist in order to avoid being sucked in.

Looking at the simulated black hole before him, which even he could not completely escape, Night Owl knew that if he continued, his fate would surely be to be swallowed up by this black sun.

Even so, there was no hesitation or wavering in the eyes of the Night Owl.

Since being taken away by [Walter White], only two things have sustained him.

One task is to find the whereabouts of his younger sister, Chen Tianwen, and the other is to check on the condition of his savior, Anna.

But now, both of these things have vanished like bubbles.

If that's the case, then why should he care about his life?

Thinking this, Night Owl not only showed no sign of stopping, but instead poured Honkai energy into the black hole even more frantically, turning it into a monster that could devour everything.

"..."

The lightning on her body suddenly became intensely bright. Mei resisted the powerful suction of the simulated black hole while looking at the dark sun with a furrowed brow.

She could feel that the suction force of this simulated black hole was constantly increasing.

Moreover, judging from its rate of growth, the terror will soon reach the teenagers.

This black hole must be destroyed immediately!

With her mind made up, Mei exhaled and focused her mind, her vision now only seeing that black sun.

Given the current strength of this simulated black hole, she only has one chance to make a move.

If she fails, even she herself will be unable to escape from the black hole.

This is the cruelty of battles between Herrschers.

Although she was stronger than Night Owl in terms of absolute strength, he still had the potential to kill her.

Therefore, with this sword strike, she must destroy both the black hole and the night owl.

Only in this way can she truly protect what is important to her heart.

As distracting thoughts faded from her mind, Mei's consciousness was now focused solely on the sword in her hand and the pitch-black sun that she was about to cleave through.

call out!

Just as the girl was about to draw her sword, a pure white sword light suddenly flashed through the air, and the black sun in front of the night owl was split in two like an egg.

boom--

In an instant, the simulated black hole suddenly exploded, and terrifying energy transformed into a shockwave that seemed capable of destroying everything, spreading rampantly.

Mei unleashed the Seven Thunders of Purification, dispersing the aftershocks that had reached her. However, there was no trace of relief at surviving the ordeal on Mei's face; instead, her expression became even more solemn and serious.

Because what appeared before the girl at that moment was a white-haired man she knew all too well.

"【Walter White】!"

Mei gritted her teeth and uttered the other person's name, her face immediately darkening.

Despite knowing that Walter White wouldn't remain silent forever, Mei still felt a deep sense of fear and apprehension when facing this man again.

"It seems I arrived at just the right time, just in time for the harvest."

With a light laugh, Shihen, now dressed in the boss's outfit, didn't cast any extra glances at Mei, instead focusing his gaze directly on the weak-looking Night Owl beside him.

"Walter!!"

Looking at the white-haired man in front of him, Night Owl's eyes flashed with realization. "It was you! This was all your conspiracy!"

As the power and influence of the Herrscher core gradually faded, Night Owl's human rationality and keenness returned.

From their first encounter in Manila to this almost unbelievable mission requiring him to seize the Herrscher of Ice, Night Owl quickly understood the role [Walter White] played in all of this.

Back on Coral Island, he thought that Walter White's target was only Anna, and even thought that he had to protect Anna even if it meant defying the god-like Walter White.

But now... Night Owl finally understands that he was also part of the other side's plan.

"It seems you found out not too late."

Shihen nodded slightly and said.

"Why! Why me!?"

While breathing heavily, Night Owl shouted.

"Because you have a love in your heart that is difficult for ordinary people to reach."

Even when carrying out World Serpent missions, you never harmed any unrelated people.

And the kinder a person is, the deeper the darkness will naturally flow after they fall from grace.

Shihen explained very patiently.

Since the plan was going so smoothly, how could he not give it a proper explanation so that Mei could also understand how terrifying he was?

As for the villain dying from talking too much... as the designated villainous boss of this book, it is absolutely impossible for [Walter White] to be defeated by the protagonist group before the end.

Of course, from an objective point of view, the Night Owl is indeed a pretty good person, even more so than the Raven.

After all, the latter usually doesn't consider whether innocent people will be harmed when carrying out World Serpent missions.

Resilient, kind, perceptive... In terms of value as a chess piece, Night Owl is even more useful than a certain Chi You who only knows how to eat and sleep.

Night Owl: "You..."

"Also, you talk a bit too much."

He interrupted her directly, and Shihen flashed forward, delivering a heavy punch to Yexiao's chest.

Bang!

With a muffled thud, Night Owl completely lost consciousness and collapsed, and was then thrown into the slowly opening Holy Mark space by Time Mark.

Shihen glanced at the spatial door that took four or five seconds to slowly close, and a hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes.