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

"Isn't it powered by mecha energy...?"

Looking at the engineering mech in front of her, which was still moving freely even though she had destroyed its energy center, Wendy shook her arm to relieve the numbness, and her expression became serious.

She had fought these mechs countless times in real battlefields and training modes, but she had never seen anything like this before.

No, I should say I've only met him once...

Thinking back to the out-of-control mech they encountered when they came to this camp with the boy a few days ago, Wendy realized that the Herrscher of Domination had been watching them for a long time.

Feeling a sense of urgency, Wendy stomped her foot and charged towards the mecha like an arrow. With a few quick swings of her twin swords, she completely severed the mecha's limbs.

Even if these mechs are controlled by another force, it's just a matter of expending more effort in front of her.

After all, she was once a genius that the entire Oceania branch could be proud of!

With that thought in mind, Wendy increased her speed even further.

Meanwhile, as Wendy effortlessly dispatched one engineering mech after another, the boy's progress was also remarkably smooth.

Even though he was still suffering from the debuff of the Quantum Sea's erosion, Shihen was still holding the Star of Eden, a divine key, so he was naturally not threatened by these weak mechs that didn't even have weapons.

In less than five minutes, the dozen or so mechs that had stormed into the camp with unparalleled force were reduced to a single one, which was then suppressed by Shihen using the Star of Eden and unable to move.

Having finally clashed with a Herrscher of Domination and gained a significant advantage, it would seem inconsiderate for the young leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance not to seize the opportunity to gather some samples.

"mark……"

Wendy sheathed her twin swords and placed them beside the boy. Her gaze swept over the camp, which was now a third of the way in ruins, and her expression darkened.

If she had realized the Herrscher of Domination's scheme sooner, the people of Queenstown would not have suffered this calamity.

"Wendy, it's not your fault. You've already tried your best."

Seeing through the girl's feelings, Shihen patted her on the shoulder and said.

There are currently no means of preventing the manipulation of puppets derived from the powers of the Herrscher of Domination.

After all, unlike the monsters in the game, there won't be anything like a "puppet core" here, which can be destroyed to disable the monster.

Even with his abilities, he couldn't detect the threads that controlled the puppets; he could only vaguely sense some unusual energy fluctuations.

"Um……"

Meeting the boy's concerned gaze, Wendy bit her lower lip and nodded gently, but her delicate face was still full of resentment.

Finally, Shihen patted the girl on the shoulder, not spending much time on Wendy. He immediately looked at the Anti-Entropy employee beside him and asked, "What is the casualty situation in the camp?"

As a qualified leader of the anti-entropy alliance, one must always put the safety of the people first.

"..."

Under the gaze of the boy, the disheveled employee of Anti-Entropy first cautiously glanced at the green-haired girl next to him with a displeased expression, his unease almost overflowing.

Even though Wendy had almost completely torn off her wedding dress and her body was covered in dust from the battle, he could still clearly recognize the original appearance of the girl's clothes.

The thought that they might have ruined the boy's big plans made the employees of Anti-Entropy tremble with fear, lest their next job be as a suicide squad member.

Despite his immense fear, the Anti-Entropy employee upheld his professional ethics and reported the situation to the young man: "Lord Alliance Leader, in this incident, the Queenstown camp..."

Listening to the report from the anti-entropy employees, Shihen couldn't help but nod slightly.

Although the power of the Herrscher of Dominion is difficult to guard against, the situation within the camp is relatively good because he suggested early on that we should be cautious about the Anti-Entropy mechs to prevent a recurrence of out-of-control situations, and the Anti-Entropy employees are dedicated to their duties.

Even though many people have been harmed by this incident, not a single actual victim has yet been identified.

As Shihen pondered, he suddenly heard an anxious shout:

"Anqi! Don't run around!"

Looking in the direction of the sound, Shihen saw a little girl with brown hair running towards him and Wendy while dodging the nun's pursuit.

Seeing this, Shihen's lips curled up slightly, and he secretly glanced at Wendy beside him, a hint of anticipation surfacing in the depths of his dark eyes.

Come, Herrscher of Domination, let Wendy see the darkness in your heart, and let this darkness become her stepping stone to tomorrow...

Before the thought had even finished forming in his mind, Shihen felt the girl tightly hugging his legs.

"Finally caught you, Lord Leader of Anti-Entropy~"

With a light laugh, the girl named Angie raised her head, her bright golden eyes gleaming with boundless light that instantly engulfed the boy's figure.

"mark!!"

Realizing what was happening immediately, Wendy reached out and grabbed the boy without hesitation.

The brilliant golden light vanished in an instant, and the three figures disappeared at the same time. Only the out-of-control Star of Eden crashed to the ground with a crisp, clear sound.

Chapter 171 The Ruler of the Laws Has Victory in His Hands

As the light faded, a spacious theater with elegant decor appeared before Shihen.

The high dome highlights the grandeur of the theater, while the gray space creates an indescribable sense of oppression. Add to that the giant puppets suspended by silk threads along the corridor... and a chilling, eerie atmosphere quickly arises.

But looking at this strange sight, Shihen felt only a deep sense of helplessness.

Bearing the authority to seize the power of other Herrschers, instead of thinking about how to revoke YaYa's driver's license, you insist on coming to him, the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance...

For a moment, he didn't know whether to praise the Law Master for his steady approach or to say that the other party was acting too recklessly.

"Who are you!?"

Wendy reacted instantly, standing in front of the boy. Her eyes were fixed on the brown-haired girl who had brought them there, her emerald eyes filled with vigilance.

"who?

It seems you really don't remember anything at all, big sister~

Upon hearing Wendy's question, the girl giggled, but the curve of her lips was incredibly chilling. "However, I remember everything about Angie."

That day, big sister, you flew down from the sky like an angel, and then Angie's father, mother, and everyone on the street... all died.

Upon hearing the girl's words, Wendy's eyes flickered with a hint of hesitation.

But thinking of the boy behind her, Wendy forced herself to calm down and whispered sharply, "If that's the case, then you can just come to me. Why drag Hen into this too?!"

Whatever the reason, she was the one who ultimately became the Herrscher of Wind, and it had nothing to do with the boy.

"Haha~

Big sister, are you kidding me?

Upon hearing this, the girl couldn't help but chuckle softly, "Originally, for a traitor like you, no amount of severe trial would be too much."

But Angie's target this time isn't you~

As she spoke, the girl's gaze passed over Wendy and landed on the boy behind her, her lips curling into a wide grin: "The leader of Anti-Entropy, welcome to... the Side Story Theater!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the girl's head suddenly spun 180 degrees like a broken doll, and a black-clad, blonde-haired domineering doll appeared beside her, making the exact same movements as her.

For a moment, the doll and the girl moved in perfect unison, as if the girl was manipulating the doll, or as if the doll was controlling the girl.

"It seems you are the ruler of this era."

Taking a deep breath, Shi Hen's expression was solemn but not flustered, and his voice carried a calm and collected air.

"Bingo! Correct answer!"

The girl and the doll laughed at the same time, their voices overlapping as if they were one, "So, big brother, you can choose the punishment you want later."

We're really looking forward to seeing how long you can last in the theater, big brother!

As she spoke, the girl and the doll danced and gestured in unison, making no attempt to hide their joy and excitement.

"That's enough for me!"

"The person you're looking for is me, not Hen!"

Upon hearing this, Wendy couldn't help but become angry.

If the target of the Herrscher of Domination is her, then she will naturally accept any retaliation from the other party without any complaints.

The fact that a controllable Herrscher would extend its clutches to a boy is something she cannot tolerate.

"Big sister, you really haven't come to terms with reality."

Seeing Wendy's furious expression, the girl and the doll laughed even more gleefully, "You're not even a Herrscher, so you don't even qualify as our prey."

Moreover, if you were to lose someone important to you, you would probably be able to understand the pain we went through.

After all, my dad and mom both died because of you, big sister~

"I……"

Wendy was speechless.

Even if she was affected by the collapse at the time, the culprit who destroyed Queenstown and caused all these consequences was ultimately herself.

"However, big sister, you don't really need to blame yourself."

With a slight smile, the girl and the doll comforted each other, saying, "As long as you blame everything on the Honkai, you're still innocent!"

It's all the fault of the collapse, what does it have to do with you, big sister?

No matter how many people die in Queenstown, it won't affect you, big sister.

You can still eat delicious food every day, sleep in a soft bed, live in a big house, and do all sorts of things you like with the older brother next door…

As she spoke, the girl stretched out her fingers one by one, her voice sweet and lovely, like an ordinary girl trying to describe her ideal happy life.

"No, I didn't, I didn't..."

But upon hearing this, Wendy couldn't help but show fear on her face.

Although she could indeed enjoy what the girl described, the life of a Valkyrie was by no means that simple.

Training, fighting, and battling the Honkai—she also shoulders responsibilities befitting this privileged life.

Wendy understood all this, but when faced with Angie, the victim of the fourth collapse, she couldn't utter a single word of rebuttal.

Instead, the images of Queenstown, now a ruin, kept flashing through Wendy's mind, and the thought of those struggling to survive in the camp made her feel increasingly heavy, as if she were about to be completely crushed by that invisible guilt and self-blame.

"Wendy!"

Suddenly, he shouted, gripping the girl's hand tightly, his dark eyes remaining firm and unwavering. "Don't let the enemy's words affect you!"

"mark?"

She called out softly, and Wendy regained some composure as she met the boy's powerful gaze.

“I have seen all your efforts.”

The arduous training they endured every day, the way they fought against the Honkai Beasts... I remember every single one of it clearly.

So I know Wendy, you are definitely not the kind of person who would ignore other people's pain.

On the contrary, you are a true Valkyrie, a genuine hero!

Looking directly into the girl's emerald-like eyes, Shi Hen spoke earnestly, word by word.

Under the boy's gaze, and hearing his firm and powerful words, Wendy's eyes instantly welled up with tears: "I..."

"Yes, big sister, you really are a hero."

Before Wendy could finish speaking, the girl and the doll laughed again. "No matter how many people you have hurt, as long as you blame it all on the Honkai and do a few good deeds that people will praise, everything in the past can be wiped clean."

What a convenient excuse, isn't it? Collapse...

What do you all think? Big brothers and big sisters~

With a coquettish laugh, the girl tilted her head slightly, her delicate face revealing a clear hint of coquettishness.

This should have been a picture that was at least pleasing to the eye.

However, when paired with a doll that performs the same action, the feeling it evokes is one of utter dread.

“We have never denied any of this, but this is by no means a reason for you to vent your frustrations.”

Shaking his head, Shihen's tone remained firm and unwavering, "Whether it's fighting against the Honkai itself or providing relief to those suffering from disaster, we have never slackened for a moment."

Perhaps some people can attack us for this, but that person will never be you!

"Relying on the power of the Herrscher to act recklessly and wreak havoc on the Queenstown camp, what right do you have to deny Wendy's efforts?!"

As he spoke, Shihen glanced at the green-haired girl beside him whose eyes were gradually brightening, and couldn't help but sigh slightly.

He had hoped Wendy would realize this on her own, but now...