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

"You, Yu Duchen, have actually learned to rebel!"

"I've used you for a full fifty thousand years! Do you understand Yu Du Chen better than I do?!"

Fu Hua cursed angrily.

"If I really am Yu Duchen, shouldn't I understand myself better?"

Fu Hua analyzed rationally.

Fu Hua: "..."

That makes a lot of sense, doesn't it?

"Pah! You almost tricked me!"

She shook her head hastily, forcibly correcting her thoughts, and said angrily, "I don't care, you have to give my power back!"

I awakened you, so your power is my power!

She believed that once she had collected all the feathers and reached her true peak, she would definitely be able to completely defeat Kevin and his group.

"But I am really not Yu Duchen."

Fu Hua gently shook her head and explained.

"..."

Finally realizing something was amiss, Fu Hua pondered for half a second before looking up and asking, "Then what are you?"

"..."

Looking at her unrecognizable self, Fu Hua remained silent for a long while before finally speaking, "I should be the one asking you this question."

During the battle against Welt White at Schicksal headquarters, my condition was not yet sufficient to unleash the Sword God's power.

"is it?"

Upon hearing this, Fu Hua frowned slightly.

"As a supplement, I also infused my soul into that sword strike."

As she continued to explain, Fu Hua's expression immediately turned serious. "In other words, I am the real Fu Hua."

So, who are you?

……

There was a long silence.

"Hahaha~"

Suddenly bursting into laughter, Fu Hua's face revealed obvious anger and hatred. "I knew it! Why was that guy Welt White so honest? Turns out he was lying in wait for me!"

"A mere feather, and you dare to disturb my Dao heart?!"

"What do you mean?"

Fu Hua couldn't help but frown.

"Oh, you're really pitiful. Not only were you used in this way and that by [Walter White], but you were also deceived by him into thinking that you were Fu Hua."

But it's okay, I'll make you see all of this clearly.

Fu Hua patted the woman's shoulder and explained with a smile, a glint of wisdom flashing in her eyes, her expression gradually returning to normal.

In her view, the reason why Yu Duchen, who had been by her side for many years, suddenly turned against her was undoubtedly the work of [Walter White].

Otherwise, there would be no reason for the other party to so obediently hand over Feather Dust to Kevin.

Fu Hua: "..."

Although Walter White was indeed not a good person, she still felt that the guy who had taken over her original body was a bigger problem.

Yes, I'm specifically referring to issues related to intelligence.

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Meanwhile, as Fu Hua and Shi Bao were exchanging affectionate words, Mei finally traversed the long, dark tunnel and arrived at her most important dungeon in World Serpent—Paradise of the Past.

Stepping out of the narrow passageway, Mei was immediately greeted by a magnificent, palace-like building. The stark contrast of the scene made her pause for a moment.

"Hi~ How do you feel?"

A delicate voice rang out, like a feather gently brushing against the heart, leaving a slight itch.

Following the sound, Mei saw a pink-haired girl sitting on a corner sofa, as beautiful and charming as a fairy.

"who are you?"

Mei asked in a deep voice, her hand unconsciously resting on the Seven Thunders of Purification at her waist, her eyes filled with vigilance as she looked at the pink-haired girl who had spoken.

Even though the girl in front of her did not show the slightest hostility, she still felt an almost instinctive threat.

Undoubtedly, this girl, who seems to be best described only as cute, is more powerful than her.

"Ugh, why does it have to be like this again~"

"Doesn't that guy even explain things properly before letting anyone in?"

Seeing the girl with long, straight black hair in front of her looking completely clueless about Paradise, Alicia couldn't help but sigh and rub her forehead.

"..."

Hearing the pink-haired girl's complaining tone, Mei's eyes flashed for a moment. "You know Kevin?"

The fact that the other person spoke in this tone meant that they undoubtedly knew Kevin, and it was very likely that they had known each other for a long time.

"Kevin?"

Of course I know him, but the person who sent you here shouldn't be... well, in your opinion, a masked villain?

Alicia thought for a moment and then said.

"You mean Walter White?"

Realizing who the other party was referring to, a thoughtful look flashed across Mei's eyes. "He did indeed serve as the acting lord of the World Serpent before, but since his failed challenge against Kevin, he's nothing anymore."

"He'll lose to Kevin? Hahaha~"

Upon hearing Mei's words, Alicia was first startled, and then couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"What's so funny?!"

Seeing the girl in front of her trembling and shaking, Mei felt a surge of anger for no reason.

She didn't really want to get involved in what was going on between Walter White and Kevin.

But if you blow up [Walter White], then we're enemies!

"It's nothing, I just suddenly remembered some interesting things."

Wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes, Alicia tried her best to suppress a laugh.

Knowing the potential the boy possessed, she didn't believe he would lose to Kevin if he was prepared.

Therefore, there is only one answer—the boy deliberately lost to Kevin.

Or rather, the boy wanted others to believe that he had lost to Kevin.

Now that she knew this, she naturally wouldn't expose the other party easily.

After all, she was also looking forward to seeing what interesting things the boy could bring her.

"..."

Upon hearing the pink-haired girl's words, Mei's expression darkened, and a hint of coldness flashed in her lightning-filled eyes.

"Okay, relax. We're all lovely girls. It's not good to keep fighting."

With a light laugh, Alicia moved and landed beside Mei, simultaneously placing one hand on the Seven Thunders of Purification to prevent it from being drawn.

"…who are you?"

Sensing the immense strength that the girl before her exuded with such nonchalance, Mei's expression hardened slightly as she asked in a deep voice, her gaze fixed on the girl's face, which was as beautiful as a blooming flower.

"Alicia is the second of the thirteen heroes who exist in this paradise of the past, and the vice-leader second only to Kevin~"

With a light laugh, Alicia tilted her head slightly, her face clearly saying something like, "I'm amazing, praise me!"

"..."

Looking at the pink-haired girl whose behavior was so enthusiastic it could be described as frivolous, Mei paused slightly before gritting her teeth and saying, "Raiden Mei."

Alicia: "Hmm?"

"You can call me Raiden Mei."

She said coldly, her face showing obvious aloofness.

She dislikes getting too close to strangers, and even more so to anyone connected with Walter White.

"Raiden Mei...that's a very nice name. May I call you Mei?"

She asked softly, her face full of joy, as if she had seen a flower in a garden that could amaze the world.

"……casual."

Mei gritted her teeth and said coldly.

She felt that even if she refused, the girl in front of her wouldn't give up.

"Oh my, she agreed so quickly. Mei really likes me too."

As if ignoring the resistance in the girl's tone, Alicia revealed an incredibly bright and beautiful smile.

"..."

Mei silently took a few steps away from Alicia, scanning the Paradise Hall with her gaze as she asked in a low voice, "What exactly is this... Paradise of the Past?"

"Is Mei curious?"

Alicia asked with a smile.

Meiyi: "..."

Answering such a low-level question is to condone the questioner's actions.

If it weren't for this paradise of the past, would she have come here?

Instead of listening to my explanation, Mei, why don't you experience it for yourself?

With a smile, Alicia pointed her finger, and the door in the center of the hall immediately lit up, releasing a hazy halo that, like a black hole, firmly attracted Mei's gaze.

"Well……"

Mei glanced at the pink-haired girl's gentle smile beside her, a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes, but she quickly stepped toward the door.

sand~

As her body passed through the door, it was as if she had traversed countless times and spaces in an instant, and an incredibly strange and desolate city appeared before Mei.

Her gaze swept over the rows of birdcage-like, grid-like buildings, and then a voice rang in Mei's ear:

"The Land of Past Lives is a space made of memories. The memories of us, who were later known as the Thirteen Heroes, converged and collided in this space, weaving together to create this fantastic and magnificent scene."

"memory?"

Looking at the pink-haired girl beside her, Mei couldn't help but frown slightly.

That's right~

Even a girl like me, who looks incredibly cute and feels so real, is actually made up of memories~

With a smile, Alicia showed no disappointment or frustration, but rather a strong sense of pride. "How about it? Weren't you surprised and delighted?"

"……really."

Mei nodded gently.

A space composed entirely of memories was something she had never expected.

"Alright, that's all for Alicia's helpful tips for now. The rest is up to Mei to explore on her own."

Every visitor's first time is precious, and you might encounter some particularly interesting things!

As she spoke softly, Alicia revealed a mysterious smile, and her figure vanished into thin air.

"Alicia..."