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

"Because those opposition groups have long since lost their influence, there will naturally be far fewer problems."

Awakening from his meditation, Shihen explained with a smile.

With the deterrent effect of numerous Herrschers, coupled with the various problems inherent in some of the Enforcers themselves, and the assistance of a Herrscher of Knowledge whose name is still unknown... with these layers of buffs stacked up, if he still can't handle Anti-Entropy, then all of World Serpent's long-term planning in Anti-Entropy would be in vain.

Those who now hold key power over Anti-Entropy are either former Anti-Entropy elites with ideals and beliefs who are determined to fight against the Honkai, or World Serpent undercover agents who secretly serve him and are highly skilled in all aspects.

It can be said that, whether in the open or in the shadows, the entire Anti-Entropy has been completely tainted by the colors of this third generation.

"Yes, that's true..."

Upon hearing this, Peggy brushed aside a few strands of platinum blonde hair that had fallen from her temples, and a dazed smile appeared on her face.

Having grown accustomed to the busyness of working overtime, she finds herself somewhat unaccustomed to the current leisurely pace.

"The reform work has come to an end, so you can take a few days off now."

Seeing the dark circles under the girl's eyes that were difficult to completely conceal even with makeup, Shihen said very kindly.

Peggy had been working overtime for several months in a row, so he understood the importance of balancing work and rest and would let the girl take a break.

After all, he's not some kind of devil.

"what?"

Peggy's mouth gaped open as she stared blankly at the boy, her eyes filled with a questioning look: "You're really that kind?"

If she takes a break, the boy will have to handle his duties as the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance on his own.

At the very least, she absolutely did not believe that the other party would be so diligent.

"Take a good rest at home, or go shopping or see a movie with Bronya and the others. Don't always put yourself under too much pressure."

He added with concern, "I will be going to New Zealand in a few days."

"Is it the collaboration with the Oceania branch of Destiny?"

Knowing in an instant why the boy had gone to New Zealand, Peggy's doubt deepened. "That matter doesn't require you to personally intervene, does it?"

As the relationship between Destiny and Anti-Entropy has eased, the cooperation between the two organizations is no longer limited to the military field.

In addition to the exchange of various weapons, equipment and important technologies, the cooperation model, with resources provided by Destiny and the advanced industrial capabilities of Anti-Entropy, has demonstrated considerable strength in post-disaster reconstruction.

New Zealand, which was destroyed in the fourth collapse, became one of the flags for this collaboration.

However, this level of cooperation is clearly not important enough that only the leader of the anti-entropy alliance can resolve it.

“There are also some personal reasons.”

Shihen explained calmly.

Having already promised Theresa that he would accompany Wendy back to New Zealand, he naturally wouldn't go back on his word.

Besides...

A glint of light flashed in Shi Hen's eyes as he recalled the Battle of Taixu Mountain a month ago.

When Mount Taixu completely collapsed and countless rocks and mud fell down, Wendy forcibly unleashed a certain degree of the power of the Herrscher of Wind, which bought him a lot of time to deploy the barrier of Eden's Star.

Even without Wendy's outburst, he could have done it according to the script.

Regardless of the circumstances, this incident confirms Wendy's potential, indicating that the girl is not far from returning to the realm of the Herrscher.

Between humans and Herrschers, Wendy might only be missing Theresa.

Hmm, it's about time the headmaster had a tough time.

Shihen tapped his fingers lightly on the table, and a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.

"It's Kiana again!?"

Upon hearing the boy's explanation, Peggy's eyes immediately sharpened.

She remembered very clearly that the Oceania branch was located in Queenstown, New Zealand, a beautiful place that was perfect for tourism.

"Yes, she will definitely be there. Why?"

Shihen asked, puzzled.

Since Theresa is going along, it makes perfect sense for her to bring along a little white fluffy ball as well, right?

"call……"

Peggy took a deep breath, and her gaze toward the boy instantly turned incredibly resentful.

She worked so hard and put in so much extra time, but when the other person wanted to take his girlfriend out, she was useless and got a day off?

Is she being treated like a toy to be used and then thrown away?

Peggy gripped her skirt tightly, staring intently at the boy, and said, "I want to go too!"

Instead of readily agreeing, Shihen kindly advised, "You haven't had a day off for several months in a row, it's time to rest..."

"I'm not tired!"

Peggy spoke slowly and deliberately, her face filled with a resolute determination, and the dark circles around her eyes became even more pronounced.

"I have a lot of work to do this time."

Shihen still tried to advise him, his gaze slightly lowered as he looked at a series of secret reports belonging to the World Serpent Channel in front of him.

On the pale blue projection screen, reports of heinous crimes such as mall attacks, train bombings, and gang shootouts flashed by, numbering in the staggering hundreds.

What's even more surprising is that all of these events occurred within a week!

"..."

Peggy did not accept the boy's concern. She just stared at the black-haired boy in front of her with wide eyes, showing a stubbornness that said, "If you don't let me follow you, I'll keep staring at you."

"Alright, alright, I'll take you there..."

Meeting the girl's uncompromising gaze, Shihen finally gave in first, "Don't complain that I made you work overtime again."

As he spoke, a hint of helplessness appeared in Shihen's eyes.

Perhaps because he had been somewhat honest with Peggy once before, he felt that Peggy's attitude towards him was becoming increasingly presumptuous.

In the past, no matter what he said, the girl would have obediently done it without any objection.

However... this isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Seeing the girl's smile bloom like a flower, Shihen couldn't help but shake his head with a smile, and then deleted the secret report from the email without leaving a trace.

Meanwhile, completely unaware of the boy's true purpose for this trip, Peggy was already in a blissful daze, her entire mind preoccupied with what clothes she should bring and how to find an excuse to be alone with the boy once they arrived in Queenstown.

Although her relationship with Kiana is not as close on the surface, and she does not possess the same powerful Herrscher abilities as Kiana, Peggy firmly believes that she will never lose to anyone when it comes to the distance between herself and the real boy.

So, fight with the resolve to risk your entire life, Kiana Kaslana!

With these thoughts in mind, Peggy clenched her fists, a fierce fighting spirit burning in her brown eyes.

…………

The following day, Reverse Entropy Airport.

Seeing the group of Herrschers in front of her, enough to fill a mahjong table, Peggy, carrying a huge suitcase, immediately hid behind Bronya... Well, the petite Bronya couldn't hide the girl's almost fully developed body at all, so Peggy only received an extra eye roll from Bronya.

Even if Peggy's actions were unintentional, for the ever-sensitive Duck, any behavior from the girl could cause serious secondary harm.

In this cold and cruel world, Bronya can only find some warmth from Theresa and Fu Hua.

"W-how come there are so many people?"

Peggy, who thought it was a one-on-one duel but never expected it to be a team battle, asked in a low voice, her timidity on par with Seele's.

"Ahem, this is it..."

Looking at the group where even Himeko had joined, Shihen's face showed a hint of helplessness.

Initially, he did intend to only bring Wendy and Kiana.

But... plans can never keep up with changes.

Upon hearing the news, Shi Bao exclaimed "Yay!" and then dragged Fu Hua along to join in the fun.

After that... Himeko, Anna, Bronya, and others joined the group one after another.

Could these people be treating this business trip as a paid vacation?

Looking at Himeko and Bronya's enormous suitcases, which were completely out of character for a Valkyrie, Shihen couldn't help but ponder.

"What does it matter? It's more lively with more people."

If you spend all your time thinking about fighting the Honkai, your brain will get rusty.

Himeko glanced at Wendy, whose expression was starting to look melancholy, and laughed as she spoke, while secretly glaring at Theresa.

While I understand that the other person wants to comfort Wendy, if they don't pay attention to their approach, it could easily put a greater burden on the girl's mind.

It's infuriating that this older nun only consulted her a few days ago about such a significant matter.

In the past, when similar situations arose, the other party would always consult her immediately, but now...

So, the feelings have faded after all...?

The thought that she could no longer freely press and knead the nun to her chest as she did at St. Freya made Himeko feel a few dark clouds in her heart.

"Himeko-sensei is right."

Upon hearing the retired red-haired Valkyrie's words, Shihen smiled faintly. "But let's hurry up and board the ship. We shouldn't keep Destiny waiting."

Upon hearing this, despite their differing sentiments, the group did not linger and boarded the massive transport ship, which was nearly 300 meters long.

Soon, the Honkai Energy Reactor began to operate, and the anti-gravity engines on the ship were also activated one by one, propelling this steel behemoth to overcome Earth's gravity and rise into the sky.

The journey went smoothly, and by the time countless stars began to dot the sky, Shihen and his companions had just reached the middle of their journey.

This transport ship, which is not known for its speed and is carrying a large amount of supplies, naturally cannot fly very fast.

Of course, this has no impact on Shihen and his group.

The Herrscher of Domination has only just begun to show signs of power, and even he is finding it difficult to catch a glimpse of her at this time, let alone Kiana and the others.

It seems that Destiny and Anti-Entropy are still unaware that the Herrscher of Domination has already arrived.

It could even be said that if he hadn't instructed Gray Serpent to pay more attention to this, World Serpent would have discovered the clues much later.

So, let the Herrscher of Domination be arrogant for a while.

Using the ship's communication devices, Peggy was able to work remotely. She also gave the girl, who could no longer hold on, a hypnotic treatment so she could get a good night's sleep. Only then did Shihen slowly walk out of the office that had been reserved for him and Peggy on the ship.

But then, seeing the green-haired girl standing against the wall with a face full of anxiety, Shihen couldn't help but shake his head and smile: "If you need anything, Wendy, just knock on the door."

Peggy and I aren't at a point where nothing can interfere with our work.

"mark……"

Looking at the gentle-smiling boy in front of her, Wendy's unease eased considerably. She then took a deep breath and asked, "Could you... come with me for a walk on the deck?"

As she spoke, Wendy placed one hand on her chest, her soft breasts rising and falling slightly with her breath, her face still showing visible anxiety.

"Of course. Or rather... it would be my honor."

With a smile, Shihen very consciously took the girl's soft hand in his hand, and immediately felt its smooth and soft texture.

"No, you're sweating too much..."

Wendy's cheeks flushed instantly, and she protested softly.

Knowing the girl's fear at this moment, Shihen naturally wouldn't let go.

Shihen gripped Wendy's hand even tighter and pulled the girl onto the deck in a rather forceful manner.

call--

As the hatch opened, the strong winds characteristic of high altitudes immediately rushed in.

Immediately summoning the Star of Eden, Shihen erected a barrier to reduce the gale to a gentle level before turning to look at the green-haired girl who had remained silent, unsure of how to speak, and said, "Wendy, are you worried about what will happen during the Fourth Honkai Impact?"

"Um……"

Hearing this, Wendy nodded slightly, bit her lip, and after a long while looked up into the boy's eyes before continuing, "After all, the Fourth Honkai Impact happened because of me."

If I had been stronger back then, or had mastered the power of the Gem of Desire sooner…

As she spoke, the girl clenched her teeth, her emerald eyes filled with resentment and self-reproach.

“This is not your fault, Wendy.”