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

With one hand on the girl's head, Shihen said seriously, "Honkai, Otto, those who want to use you to create Herrscher weapons... these guys should bear more responsibility for the Fourth Honkai than you."

Even if Wendy is the true Fourth Herrscher, isn't it ridiculous to push a girl into the abyss while not allowing her any resistance?

Just like what Sirin did during the Second Honkai Impact.

Shihen never denied the sins committed by Xilin, but while she was indeed the executioner who slaughtered countless people, the person who should be more responsible for these lives was actually the legendary bishop Otto.

Sirin could have taken other paths, but Otto forced her to take the most extreme one.

As he thought about it, Shihen gently stroked the girl's head and a helpless smile appeared on his lips: "But even if I say that, Wendy, you definitely won't forgive yourself, right?"

So this time, let's face together the sins that remain on New Zealand soil.

You are not allowed to say things like 'it's none of your business'.

After all, you're now a member of Anti-Entropy, so of course I, as the leader, can't stand idly by.

If Wendy can resolve this inner conflict, and Theresa makes a slight sacrifice, then there's no doubt that she will return to the Herrscher realm.

Otherwise, if this continues, the Gem of Desire will soon be taking on Kiana's shape.

"Hmm~"

Meeting the boy's gentle gaze, Wendy nodded, a flicker of hesitation in her eyes, but she quickly closed them and buried her head deep in his chest. "Let me lean on you for a bit, Hen..."

As she spoke, Wendy's nose twitched slightly as she sniffed the boy's slightly cool and refreshing scent, which immediately calmed her previously restless heart.

Feeling a pang of guilt as she lingered on the boy's warmth, Wendy couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

She could naturally see the feelings between Kiana and the boy.

only……

I'm sorry, Kiana, I really am a bad girl.

Thinking of the white-haired girl who had regarded her as a close friend, Wendy could only sigh in her heart.

Unlike Wendy, who experienced complex emotions, Shihen looked at the Valkyrie, a genius comparable to a certain Tower Sister, who showed him a vulnerable side. After only a slight hesitation, he gently hugged her.

Even someone as cold-hearted as him wouldn't push a girl away at a time like this.

However, if she couldn't even take care of Wendy's feelings, what exactly is Theresa doing here?

Feeling the softness of the girl's delicate body, Shihen couldn't help but complain in his heart.

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Meanwhile, in the warship's lounge.

"Ah!"

Theresa couldn't help but sneeze, and her actions immediately went awry. Her character on the LCD screen was instantly hit by the enemy's entire combo, her health bar was emptied, and a large "KO" was displayed.

“It’s my turn, it’s my turn!”

Without any consideration for the older nun, Kiana snatched the controller from her hand without hesitation, a confident smile on her face. "Hmph~ Bronya, I already know how to break your moves."

So, you're definitely going to lose this time!

Having observed so many of Bronya's matches, she was quite confident that she could seize those weaknesses and end her opponent's winning streak.

"...Stupid Kiana."

Bronya glanced at the silly white fluffy ball and couldn't help but curse.

Didn't this guy notice that some green-haired guy had secretly run away?

Bronya felt deeply helpless about this, but faced with the smiling gaze of a certain red-haired older sister, she could only purse her lips and remain silent.

Otherwise, let's let this idiot have his way this time, so that he can at least have some fun?

Bronya couldn't help but think as she looked at the fluffy white ball of fur beside her, who had instantly become completely absorbed in pressing the controller buttons.

But upon seeing Kiana's performance on the screen, Bronya immediately rejected the idea.

The reputation of Metal Gear Solid Wolf Fang must not be ruined by this noob!

Chapter 156 Peggy: Work Continues

The following day, on a sunny morning, the transport ship that had set out from Anti-Entropy finally arrived at the Oceania branch of Destiny after a day's journey.

Leaving Kiana and the other Herrschers on the ship for the time being, Shihen disembarked with only Peggy, Wendy, and Theresa.

Even though he had already reported to the Oceania branch, if he suddenly brought a group of Herrschers close to him, the other party would most likely still be overly nervous.

If a conflict were to break out accidentally, it would become a complete diplomatic incident.

"Alliance Leader Shihen, Miss Peggy, welcome to the Oceania branch."

As soon as the boy and his companions disembarked, the branch manager, who had been waiting in the airport area, quickly approached them with a gentle smile that was as warm as a spring breeze. "And Lady Theresa, it's been a long time. Your charm is as captivating as ever."

His gaze fell on the older girl, still dressed in a black nun's habit, and the Oceania branch leader, who was around forty years old, immediately smiled much more brightly and warmly.

"Erica! There's no need to talk about this!"

Noticing the doting look in the woman's eyes, Theresa immediately became furious.

It's not her fault that she hasn't grown up, so why do all the people she knows like to make fun of her about it?

Is it fun?

In response to the nun's complaints, Erica simply smiled, her lips curving into a softer, more pleasant smile, clearly expressing her attitude without words.

"Ahem! I really didn't expect that Erica would be the one in charge of the Oceania branch now."

Clearing her throat, Theresa forcefully steered the conversation back to seriousness, looking at the woman in front of her with a hint of surprise in her eyes.

Her impression of Erica was mostly that of a clumsy rookie Valkyrie from more than twenty years ago, and she really couldn't imagine how Erica had grown into the capable and composed person she is today.

"It's probably because of the fourth Honkai more than half a year ago that I stepped forward."

Erica glanced at Wendy, whose expression was somewhat unnatural, and smiled, then added, "Miss Wendy, if you're going to be in the Queenstown area, please be careful."

Some people may not accept our explanation, and might... be a little less friendly.

Understanding the girl's feelings, Erica carefully chose her words.

After the fourth Honkai Impact 3rd, the newly formed Oceania branch explained Wendy's identity and placed all the blame on the Honkai.

But how many people are willing to believe that... that's another question altogether.

To this day, many Valkyries in the Oceania branch still don't accept this.

After all, no matter how much explanation or evidence is presented, the person who destroyed the Oceania branch and made a mess of New Zealand is still Wendy herself.

Even if the other party is no longer a Herrscher, these things cannot be easily shirked.

"I'll pay attention."

In response to the woman's reminder, Wendy nodded and answered softly.

"That's good. I'll take you to the council chamber now."

After a brief reunion with Theresa, Erica didn't forget her job. She smiled slightly at the boy and then turned to lead the way.

Looking at the brown-haired woman in front of him, who exuded a capable aura and was completely different from the short nun, Shi Hen smiled slightly.

Given the context of the Oceania branch, it's no coincidence that the newly appointed branch manager showed such a friendly attitude towards Theresa and Wendy.

Undoubtedly, this was the work of a former bishop, paving the way for older nuns who might rise to power.

This is probably one of the few acts of kindness Otto showed in this world.

Unfortunately, with Otto's true colors exposed, Theresa is unlikely to remain the Archbishop of Destiny.

As Otto's granddaughter, if Theresa hadn't rebelled against her grandfather at the last moment, she would most likely be labeled with a strong sense of evil, just like everything else related to Otto.

Even so, the other party's reputation within Destiny was quite delicate at this time, with some extremists attempting to include Theresa in the purge.

As for whether this move is to strike at the evil Otto and uphold the justice of Destiny, or to curry favor with the current Destiny bishop, only those extremists themselves probably know the answer.

Hmm, I'll have the Snake Squad check those people's water meters another day.

With these thoughts in mind, Shihen followed Erica into a cyberpunk-style council hall.

"Alliance Leader Shihen, shall we begin the reconstruction plan for the 57 severely affected towns, including Queenstown, now?"

Seated at opposite ends of the conference table, Erica spoke with a slightly serious expression, as a projection of a map of New Zealand unfolded between her and the boy.

"Of course, I also hope to get started as soon as possible."

Shihen nodded slightly in satisfaction at the woman's direct approach and replied with a smile.

Regardless of any other motives, at this moment he should focus on fulfilling his duties as the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance.

Upon hearing this, Peggy obediently took out her work tablet and began to introduce the solutions provided by anti-entropy.

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After a long while, when the sun had risen to its zenith, the negotiations, which had lasted for several hours, finally came to an end.

Wendy followed the boy out of the venue, still looking somewhat dazed.

Although I had read some reports about the Fourth Collapse and knew how severe the damage this disaster caused to New Zealand.

But when she looks at the Fourth Honkai Impact from the perspective of post-disaster reconstruction, her feelings are different.

Recalling the large expanse of red on the map, Wendy felt increasingly heavy-hearted, and her previously unwavering belief that she could withstand any criticism began to waver.

"Wendy?"

Noticing the strange behavior of the girl beside him, Shihen turned to look at the green-haired girl who seemed dazed.

"I'm sorry, Hen, I didn't know..."

Meeting the boy's concerned gaze, Wendy couldn't help but lower her eyelids.

"Wendy, stop saying those self-deprecating things."

He abruptly interrupted, his expression becoming more solemn. "Like I said, this is absolutely not your responsibility."

The Honkai, a scum of humanity... they are the ones who should be responsible for those lives.

"That's right!"

echoing her sentiments, Theresa finally played a role, grasping Wendy's hand to express her stance, "And whatever it is, we will face it together with you."

“Hen, Teacher Theresa…”

Feeling the warmth in their gazes, Wendy's eyes immediately welled up with tears.

"Okay, okay, it's okay. Those things are all in the past. We'll always be with you."

Theresa tiptoed and patted the girl's head. She glanced at the boy beside her, then remembered Himeko's words and her eyes flickered. "By the way, leave the rest of the negotiations to me and Peggy. You can take Shihen around Queenstown this afternoon. This is his first... uh, second time here."

Before the boy could say anything, Theresa immediately added, "You're not allowed to refuse!"

Since becoming the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance, you've been busy with alliance affairs; it's time for you to take a break.

Otherwise...otherwise...otherwise I'll call your sister!

Hesitantly, Theresa blushed slightly, but ultimately resorted to her secret weapon as the school principal—calling her parents.

Shi Hen: “…”

Theresa has already said all that, what else can he do?

After all, as Theresa said, while the post-disaster reconstruction in cooperation with the Oceania branch was important, it was not serious enough to require him, the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance, to oversee it from start to finish.

In fact, even Peggy only needs to attend the beginning and end of the negotiations; the more specific details can be left to the other members of Anti-Entropy.

Well, he used such a large transport ship, so he certainly didn't just bring Kiana and the rest of the Herrschers with him.

The ship has a negotiation team, a land resource planning team, and all sorts of technical personnel. There are nearly a thousand people on board, plus hundreds of the most advanced engineering machines from Anti-Entropy.

Both Destiny and Anti-Entropy have shown great sincerity in this collaboration.

Even though the Honkai has never gone away, humanity, led by Destiny and Anti-Entropy, has never given up hope for the future.

This is the attitude that the two organizations want to express.

"..."

Upon hearing Theresa's words, Peggy, who had been working overtime until today, suddenly looked resentful, her gaze towards the boy as deep as a bottomless pool.