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

He recognized the two anti-entropy personnel; they had just joined today to help them with the reconstruction of Queenstown.

Moreover, unlike ordinary people, they would pilot some incredibly powerful steel mechs, whose work efficiency was several times faster than the engineering machinery he was familiar with.

"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself earlier."

In the Anti-Entropy Alliance, a non-profit organization fighting against the Honkai disaster, I'm somewhat of an office worker, and Wendy is my colleague.

Shihen explained with a smile.

Sam: "..."

Although he doesn't know much about Honkai, please don't treat him like an idiot.

Those two people just now, weren't they calling you Alliance Leader?

To prevent the awkward atmosphere from lingering, Shihen quickly encouraged and comforted the two anti-entropy personnel, allowing them to return to their posts.

Wendy, after briefly asking Sam a question, also took over his work, carrying a pile of building materials and swiftly returning to the survivor camp.

In this kind of mechanical labor, Wendy, who is still made of flesh and blood, is not as good as the engineering mechs specially developed by Anti-Entropy, but she is still much stronger than ordinary people, leaving Sam, who was worried that the girl would not be able to handle it, speechless.

"It's still incredible, Miss Wendy..."

Seeing the enormous energy bursting forth from the girl's small body, Sam couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

"It's Wendy's good fortune to have met someone as gentle as Mr. Sam."

Shihen glanced at the middle-aged man beside him, whose face was covered in dust, and sighed from the bottom of his heart.

Although he was confident that Wendy would be able to overcome any criticism or difficulties she might encounter.

But the fact that Sam was her first stop in Queenstown was still a source of comfort for the young girl.

"I just trust my own eyes more."

Sam chuckled, then paused before continuing, "Actually... there's been a rumor in the camp that a green-haired demon destroyed Queenstown that day."

As he spoke, the man's expression became more sorrowful.

"That's it."

He answered calmly, not surprised that this had happened.

Since there are survivors in Queenstown, there is a possibility that Wendy's image could spread.

"Mr. Shihen, aren't you worried?"

Sam couldn't help but ask, his eyes filled with deep worry.

Inside the camp, he also heard a lot of extreme remarks.

"Mr. Sam, please don't misunderstand."

Wendy is never the kind of person who is easily defeated.

Although I said I would protect her, I also believe in Wendy's own strength.

This is the bond between her and me.

Speaking earnestly, Shihen stepped into the ruins, and the Eden Star gauntlet automatically appeared on his right hand.

Since Wendy has chosen to participate in the reconstruction of Queenstown, he is naturally willing to accompany her.

Even for people like him and Wendy, doing this kind of work is somewhat of a waste of their talents.

But... why bother with so many things in life?

As he was thinking, Shihen suddenly clasped his hands together, and shouted "Wood Release: Four Pillars"... well, he should be shouting "Super Light-Heavy Rock Technique" now.

Picking up a piece of building debris larger than himself with one hand, and looking around at the Anti-Entropy mechs already in use, Shihen couldn't help but seriously consider the feasibility of bringing Seele, the Herrscher of Death, to work for him.

Even as a lawyer, one must actively expand their professional capabilities.

…………

After a long while, as the sun slowly set behind the mountains in the west, the closing bells finally rang out in the Queenstown camp.

Standing a little further away from the crowd, Wendy looked at the people laughing loudly in the makeshift camp and couldn't help but smile.

Although she knew she didn't deserve to stand with these people and enjoy their happiness, she still felt comforted when she saw their smiling faces, as if her own sins had been lessened.

"That's not right."

As if hearing the girl's heartfelt words, Shihen said earnestly, "No matter what, Wendy, you have the right to be happy."

"mark……"

Hearing the boy's words, Wendy's eyes showed a hint of emotion, and she couldn't help but lower her head slightly. "I'm sorry, Teacher Theresa asked me to show you around Queenstown, but I accidentally..."

As she spoke softly, Wendy's face instantly turned red, giving her the feeling of having taken her boyfriend to his rural hometown but having him do farm work all day.

Didn't I say that?

This joy, unique to humankind, is also one of the most beautiful sights in the world.

Or does Wendy think I'm the kind of person who only enjoys pleasure?

With a gentle brush of his fingers away the dust from the girl's face, Shihen smiled and said, his brows furrowing slightly to show a hint of seriousness.

"No, no, in my heart, I hate you..."

Wendy's cheeks flushed even redder as she tried to explain, but out of the corner of her eye she caught a glimpse of an engineering mech that should have been shut down suddenly raising its fist and slamming it down hard on a little girl who was playing below.

Before Wendy could utter her worried words, she saw the boy beside her summon the Star of Eden.

With reduced gravity and accelerated speed, Shihen arrived beside the little girl in an instant, raising his arm, covered by the Eden Star gauntlet, to block the heavy punch from the Titan mech.

boom!

boom!

Two loud bangs rang out in succession. The first was the booming sound of the mech's fist colliding with the Eden Star gauntlet. The second was when Wendy, who arrived later, kicked the mech away. The mech, which was four or five meters tall, suddenly flew up and crashed into a house that had only been half-built, smashing it back into ruins.

……

Upon witnessing this scene that almost defied common sense, the atmosphere in the camp instantly became deathly silent.

pop-

A few seconds later, a burst of childish applause finally rang out, followed by the little girl's exclamation of admiration: "Wow~ Big sister is so amazing, she's just like the Green Devil who destroyed Queenstown half a year ago!"

These words made the atmosphere in the camp even colder.

But then, the little girl clapped her hands and laughed again: "But big sister is so pretty, she must be different from that green devil!"

"..."

Looking at the little girl grinning broadly in front of her, Wendy's expression suddenly became incredibly complicated.

She was still able to tell Sam, whom she had known for a long time, with some difficulty.

But how could she explain everything that happened during the Fourth Honkai Impact 3rd when faced with a child who is at most twelve years old?

"I'm sorry, Miss Wendy."

Since losing her loved ones in that disaster six months ago, Angie's mental state has been somewhat unstable. I hope you can forgive her this time..."

As she spoke, a simply dressed nun rushed out and embraced the little girl, gently patting her slender back to soothe her frightened heart.

"No, it's nothing. This time, the problem was on our side first."

Noticing the fear and apprehension in the nun's eyes as she looked at her, Wendy gently shook her head.

As a former genius Valkyrie, she certainly wouldn't take a child seriously.

Besides...

Looking at the broken-down engineering mech, Wendy's expression involuntarily turned serious.

If she wasn't mistaken, when that mech started moving, it was still in a powered-off state, as if... it had been forcibly controlled by something.

On the other side, Shihen looked at the girl who had buried her head deep in the nun's chest but whose body did not tremble at all, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He didn't do much at this time. Shihen simply instructed the Anti-Entropy technicians who had arrived to thoroughly check the remaining mechs as well, in order to ensure that no safety hazards were left behind.

He has always been very patient when it comes to fishing and is never in a hurry.

Chapter 159 The Ravens Have Returned to the Battlefield

The next morning, a corner of the Oceania branch canteen.

"Kiana?"

Looking at the white-haired girl beside him who kept poking at the toast with a fork, Shihen couldn't help but ask in confusion.

He probably hasn't done anything recently that would upset the other person, right?

"nothing……"

Kiana glanced at Wendy, whose complexion was noticeably better than before, and pouted.

She had thought Shihen had been working hard all day yesterday, but it turned out... he had slipped away with Wendy to play halfway through, leaving her alone on the warship to outwit Anna.

Having always considered Wendy a close friend like Bronya, and having heard Theresa mention the girl's recent worries, she naturally wasn't worried about what might happen between Wendy and the boy.

Whether it's Wendy or the boy, she wouldn't be so distrustful as to lack even this much trust.

But... if you're going out to have fun, why can't you invite her along?

She really wanted to go out and have fun too!

"Kiana, if there's something on your mind, it's better to talk about it."

A slightly unfamiliar voice suddenly rang out.

Startled, Kiana turned her head towards the voice, her eyes immediately filled with delight: "Sister Natasha!"

Without a doubt, the person following Himeko, who arrived late, was none other than the long-retired mercenary queen—Raven.

"..."

Looking at Raven, dressed casually with a gentle yet cheerful smile on her face, Shihen couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness.

This time, the other party didn't greet him beforehand.

In other words, this was a surprise attack by the ravens.

Hmm... it might also include Himeko and Theresa's secret collusion.

Noticing the wildly upturned smile of the red-haired Valkyrie and the unnatural averting gaze of the older nun, Shihen felt an even bigger headache coming on.

"It's been a long time, Kiana."

Raven gave a radiant smile to the white-haired girl who had long been considered the boy's beloved.

"Sister Natasha..."

She called out softly, recalling their last encounter. Kiana lowered her head slightly, her expression becoming somewhat subtle.

That time, my hasty escape must have left a very bad impression on the other party...

With these thoughts in mind, Kiana felt even more unsure how to face Raven.

On the other side, seeing the girl like this, Raven instantly guessed what she was thinking, and immediately took the initiative to hug the girl, whispering, "It's alright, it's okay."

"It's been so long since we last met, Kiana, aren't you happy to see me?"

"No, no, I just..."

Holding Raven and feeling the warmth emanating from her, Kiana became incoherent, but her expression relaxed considerably.

Seeing the girl's appearance, Raven couldn't help but glare at the boy secretly.

If the other party hadn't been progressing so slowly, she would definitely already have a child... Well, given Kiana's status as a Valkyrie, doing so doesn't seem quite appropriate.

Having broken free from World Serpent's intelligence network and still unaware that she is surrounded by Herrschers, Raven still thinks about things from Kiana's perspective as a normal human.

Shihen could only shrug helplessly at Raven's disdainful look.

He's destined to become the world's ultimate boss, so naturally he can't be swayed by these emotions.

Nearby, Peggy, who had also seen Raven after a long separation, suddenly became excited: "Na..."

She had only uttered one word when Peggy swallowed it back, a hint of dejection on her face.

According to the established rules, she shouldn't have met him.