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

Kiana: "..."

She has eyes too!

Kiana grumbled inwardly, but considering the current situation, she didn't expose him directly.

Kiana's gaze swept over the magnificent and imposing theater of domination, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "This is the territory of the Herrscher of Domination?"

Theresa had mentioned that the boy had been taken away by the Herrscher of Domination, but she had never imagined it would be to a place like this.

"That should be it."

He spoke softly, and Shihen's expression immediately changed slightly, "Kiana, the abilities of the Herrscher of the Void are very different from the intelligence records. It is not advisable to fight them now."

"Take that girl with us, we need to get out of here right now!"

In situations where the situation is unclear, retreat is the safest option.

If you rush in blindly, you'll easily get targeted and wiped out.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Kiana frowned slightly, but without much hesitation, she quickly nodded and said, "I understand."

Before the other puppeteers could react, Shihen and the other two, along with Anqi, had completely disappeared from the Domination Theater.

In the blink of an eye, the Domination Theater, which was about to erupt into a great battle, became deserted.

In a secluded corner, a black and red katana was emitting a faint glow, from which wisps of mist emanated before disappearing into the theater in an instant.

Chapter 173 Mei is still unaware of the impending defeat.

Oceania Branch Base, Special Care Ward.

"...Hmm, my thoughts are flowing smoothly, and I can no longer detect any signs of interference from the Herrscher of Dominion."

Fu Hua withdrew her fingers from the girl's forehead and let out a soft breath. Crimson feathers in the surrounding air slowly burned and dissipated.

"So, those puppets were the real Herrschers of Domination after all..."

Looking at the tea-haired girl lying quietly on the hospital bed as if she were asleep, Shihen frowned slightly and said.

Having already read the script, his identity as the Herrscher of Domination of the Doll was beyond question.

But for Kiana and the others, everything about the Herrscher of Domination is still shrouded in mystery.

That's why Shihen asked Kiana to take Angie, the puppet's host, along when he left the Domination Theater.

After being forcibly removed from the Theater of Domination by the power of the Herrscher of the Void, Angie instantly fell into a deep sleep like a puppet that had lost its string, thus confirming that she was not the true Herrscher of Domination.

"Will Angie be able to return to normal in this way?"

Wendy placed a hand lightly on her chest and asked with a worried expression.

Although she knew that whether or not Angie became a Herrscher of Dominion, Wendy would still hate her deeply, she just couldn't bring herself to ignore the girl she had hurt.

Even though she was under the influence and bewitching effect of the Honkai at the time, it was ultimately the evil consequence of her own actions.

"It's too early to draw conclusions now. We can't rule out the possibility that she can still be influenced by the Herrscher of Dominion."

Faced with Wendy's question, Fu Hua could only sigh and shake her head helplessly.

Even though he had experience fighting against the Herrscher of Domination from previous civilizations, the other party had obviously evolved in this era and could no longer be viewed with the same perspective as before.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Wendy bit her lip, a deep sense of resentment welling up in the depths of her eyes.

"Okay, this isn't just your problem, don't be too hard on yourself."

He patted the girl's hand and said with gentle eyes, "As long as we can completely defeat the Herrscher of Domination, we will definitely be able to save Angie."

"That's it."

Upon hearing this, Shi Bao, who had just returned to the team after being called by Fu Hua, immediately chimed in, "If you ask me, we should rush to the headquarters of those Herrschers right now and smash those puppets to pieces, then see if they still dare to be arrogant!"

As he spoke, Shi Bao's expression grew increasingly angry.

They lured the Herrschers away, then seized the opportunity to launch a sneak attack on the boy...

She had never seen such a despicable and shameless herald!

The thought of the boy nearly dying because of this filled her with rage, and she wished she could fly into that Domination Theater right now and let the Domination Herrscher witness the power of the great Herrscher of Knowledge.

Even if the human boy is full of bad intentions and has inappropriate thoughts about her and the old antique, he is still one of her people. Can she let an outsider bully him so easily?!

This clearly shows they don't take her, the Herrscher of Knowledge, seriously!

"The abilities of the Herrscher of Domination are truly bizarre."

Before we ascertain the true extent of their power, we should not act rashly.

Seeing Shi Bao's indignation, Shi Hen gently shook his head and advised him.

"Hmph! That's because I wasn't there at the time."

Faced with the boy's caution, Shi Bao had no intention of giving up. "If I were here, let alone a few puppets, even if ten thousand Herrschers of Domination appeared at once, they wouldn't be enough for me to fight with one hand!"

Fu Hua: "..."

She felt that she couldn't handle 10,000 Rulers with just one hand.

"Then I'll leave the next Herrscher of Dominion to you, Xiaoshi."

Seeing Shi Bao's confident demeanor, Shi Hen couldn't help but laugh, and his consciousness extended to sense the condition of the Key of Erosion.

Well, since the Herrscher of Domination has so sincerely invited him to join, it would be impolite for him not to accept.

Even if he can't become the Herrscher of Domination, the Herrscher of Domination can absolutely become him.

Using the Key of Erosion as a bridge, he has already secured a place in the theater of domination, and it won't be long before he can paint the theater with his own unique colors.

At that time, the Herrscher of Domination will receive an epic buff.

You can't even seize or control the authority of a fully-fledged Herrscher like Mei, yet you dare to call yourself a Herrscher of Domination?

The thought of a supreme Herrscher who possesses all the authority of existing Herrschers was about to be born filled Shihen with anticipation, and the corners of his mouth naturally curved into a smile.

"Hmph~ Mere Herrschers of Domination? Watch me take care of them in no time!"

No one knows how many thoughts flashed through the young man's mind, but Shi Bao was instantly captivated by the other's praise, even forgetting to correct the way he addressed him as "Little Shi."

Seeing Shi Bao's smug expression, Shi Hen couldn't help but shake his head slightly. He turned his gaze to the tired-looking white fur ball beside him and said softly, "Kiana, how are you now? Are you still unable to use the Gem of Desire?"

Although Wendy seized the power of the Herrscher of Wind, Kiana still bears the cost of controlling the Herrscher and using the power of the Herrscher of Wind because the Gem of Desire remains with her.

The sudden loss of a Herrscher core also increased the burden on her body, making it difficult for Kiana, who is known for her physical strength, to adapt.

"what?"

Hearing the boy's words, Kiana snapped out of her daze and immediately gave a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, I'm fine."

"I've only temporarily lost the power to crave the gems; I still have two Herrscher Cores!"

As she spoke, Kiana patted her chest, looking incredibly proud and confident.

"Kiana, don't be too careless. We don't know if the Herrscher of Domination has other methods."

Seeing this, Fu Hua immediately shook his head and gave her some instructions.

Wendy lowered her head slightly, her voice soft, "I'm sorry, if only I had been more careful..."

"Wendy!"

Kiana interrupted the girl before she could finish speaking, her face showing a hint of anger, "I've already said it, this isn't your responsibility."

The abilities of the Herrscher of Domination are too strange; no matter who appears there, the result is the same.

At this point, we should actually be grateful that the Herrscher of Dominion leaked their information so quickly, instead of waiting until the crucial moment to ambush us.

"Kiana..."

Looking at the white-haired girl with such a righteous and awe-inspiring appearance, Wendy's expression was somewhat dazed, as if she had never expected the other party to say such a thing.

Fu Hua, standing nearby, couldn't help but glance at Kiana a few more times, a hint of obvious surprise flashing in her eyes.

“I’m sorry… … ”

Noticing the surprised looks on their faces, Kiana grinned, her goofy nature completely revealed. "I think if it were Hen, she would have said that just now."

As she spoke, Kiana glanced at the smiling black-haired boy beside her, her cheeks unconsciously turning slightly red.

"Alright, let's hurry over to the conference room so the headmistress and the others don't keep waiting."

He squeezed the white fluffy ball's hand and said, a faint smile appearing on Shihen's face, his eyes also full of gentle smiles.

Even paramecia can occasionally display astonishing wisdom.

"Um……"

Kiana responded softly, activating her Herrscher of the Void ability, and instantly led the group to the war room located in another building.

Upon entering the conference room, Theresa and the others, along with several Valkyries from the Oceania branch, were already seated at a long conference table, with holographic projections of Durandal and Mei prominently displayed there as well.

"Mea Yi..."

Upon seeing the unexpected figure, Kiana was momentarily stunned, and instinctively tried to look away.

She had completely forgotten about Mei while wearing the wedding dress, but now that she had regained her senses, she realized what she had done.

Moreover, she even held a simple wedding with the boy, officiated by Theresa.

Although the riot orchestrated by the Herrscher of Domination was ultimately interrupted, and the boy's reply was never heard.

But Kiana was absolutely certain that the boy would give the same answer as her, which, by rounding up, would be equivalent to the two of them having already entered into marriage. Kiana couldn't help but feel even more guilty towards Mei.

"Um???"

Noticing Kiana's unusual behavior, Mei immediately frowned.

Is it her imagination?

I have a feeling that it's not just Kiana, Theresa and Wendy are also hiding something from her.

"Kiana!"

Completely oblivious to the unusual atmosphere in the meeting room, Durandal's face showed only genuine joy. "I heard you encountered the Herrscher of Dominion. How did it go? Are you injured anywhere?"

Having lived as an orphan for nearly ten years and lost her memories of her time as Kiana, she is still somewhat unfamiliar with Siegfried, her true father, but feels very close to Kiana, her younger sister.

If she weren't also burdened with the responsibilities of being the strongest Valkyrie of Destiny and the assistant to the bishop, she would have even wanted to fly directly to the Oceania branch.

"Huh? This..."

Seeing the joy on her half-sister's face, Kiana's mind was still occupied by her guilt towards Mei, and she was stunned for a long time before she could react.

"The situation is not good."

Without letting the awkwardness continue, Shihen quickly stepped forward to explain, "To be precise, Wendy and I were first drawn into a different dimension called the Dominion Theater by the Herrscher of Dominion, where we fought the Herrscher of Dominion, and then we left the theater with Kiana's support."

However, during this process, Kiana's Herrscher of Wind authority was taken away by the Herrscher of Domination, and she was also forced to bear the price for the Herrscher of Domination's use of this power.

As he spoke, Shihen's gaze toward Yulandel carried a hint of helplessness.

He always felt that this strongest Valkyrie was a bit too much of a sister-complex, comparable to the other characters on another set who were all brother-complex.

Is this the transfer of the Will of Fire?

Shihen tapped his fingers lightly on the conference table, and immediately became alert.

He didn't want to add another golden goose to the list of people chasing and slashing him.

"Kiana..."

Upon hearing this, Durandal's smile vanished instantly, and her eyes were filled with worry as she looked at the white fluffy ball.

"Don't worry, I'm very capable."

It's just a burden of wanting a gem; it's nothing to me.

Kiana confidently stated, bending her arms to show off her not-so-obvious muscle definition.

Even though she had removed Durandal from the threat list, she didn't want to show weakness in front of this older sister.

"..."

Seeing the girl's bright smile, Durandal frowned slightly, not immediately believing it, but instead turning her gaze to the boy beside her, "Is that really so?"