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

"Mei, don't be so cold. Aren't we all good friends?"

Alicia tries to mend the relationship between the two.

"friend?"

Upon hearing this, Mei immediately sneered, "I don't have friends who disregard human ethics and betray trust."

Given the deep-seated hatred stemming from the murder of Siegfried and the fundamental difference in their shared ideals of destroying the world, she simply couldn't understand how Durandal could be willing to associate with [Walter White].

If it were her, she would rather die a glorious death than live a life of dishonor.

"Raiden Mei, what's in here..."

Her lips parted as she prepared to explain, but meeting the girl's sharp, razor-sharp gaze, Durandal swallowed her words back.

Siegfried is still alive; she has no right to comfort Mei even with a single word.

"Ok?"

Sensing the intense hatred emanating from Mei, Alicia tilted her head and gave the boy a subtle, questioning look.

Shihen could only shrug helplessly at this.

He couldn't understand where Mei's hatred for everything she saw came from.

Even though he has bullied Durandal in various ways, does anyone still think that Welt White and the strongest Valkyrie have a close relationship?

"Okay, let's forget about all those unpleasant things for now."

It's rare for everyone to get together like this, so it's okay to be a little happier!

Speaking in a joyful tone, Alicia winked at the boy.

Swah——

Seeing this, Shihen immediately tapped his finger lightly on the stone table, and cakes and refreshments quickly appeared in front of everyone.

"..."

Seeing this, Durandal couldn't help but glance at the man beside her, a strange light flashing in her eyes.

Even though it should have been their first meeting, the cake that appeared in front of her was one of her favorite types.

Is this a coincidence, or...?

"I'm not here for afternoon tea."

You said you would tell me the whole truth about the Honkai and the Herrscher.

On the other hand, Mei raised an eyebrow, her face showing no joy whatsoever.

Although she didn't mind resting in paradise, she couldn't help but feel anxious when the answer was so close.

"Having afternoon tea and seeking the truth are not mutually exclusive."

With a smile, Alicia scooped up a piece of cake with a spoon and put it in her mouth. A bright smile immediately bloomed on her flower-like face. "Mei, you have to try this! This cake is really delicious!"

As she spoke, the fairy glared fiercely at the boy.

She could clearly recall delicious food from her memories, yet someone still used terrible cooking to trick her back then.

Faced with Alicia's fierce yet endearing gaze, Shihen could only pretend not to notice, picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and wore a blissful smile.

In an instant, the fairy's cheeks puffed up.

"..."

Not paying much attention to the two's little actions, Mei hesitated for a moment after hearing Alicia's words of comfort, but in the end she still took a bite of the cake in front of her, and her tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed with the sweetness of the cream.

"Hehe~ That's more like it."

Even if the outcome is already predetermined, the process of reaching the goal is also very important.

If the method is wrong, the joy of achieving the goal will be greatly diminished.

Seeing this, Alicia's smile brightened again.

Meiyi: "..."

I just don't want you to nag me anymore. Does that have anything to do with the result or the process?

Suppressing the urge to roll her eyes at the fairy, Mei swallowed the cake completely before speaking seriously, "Now can you tell me the answer?"

As she spoke, Mei's gaze shifted between Alicia and the white-haired man several times, a deep sense of doubt welling up in her heart.

According to Möbius, the two, both holding the second seat, should be a couple, but this second-place finisher...

Is Mebius spreading rumors, or are the two having some kind of conflict?

"Before we reveal the answer, why don't you all share your guesses?"

Not knowing what Mei was thinking, Alicia blinked and said, her blue eyes filled with the playfulness unique to young girls.

"It's like this again..."

Upon hearing this, Mei couldn't help but sigh and rub her forehead.

Sure enough, she knew that the people in the Paradise of the Past would never speak properly.

"Wait! Do I have to answer too? Don't we need to be tested first or anything?"

She couldn't help but shout out, a hint of astonishment on Durandal's face.

According to the normal procedure for getting along with Yingjie, shouldn't she fight Naraku first, let him see her power and hand over the seal?

"There's no need for that. I believe you are fully qualified."

Seeing the confusion on the blonde Valkyrie's face, Shihen shook his head and said calmly, "No matter when, you are qualified to be with me."

Given the current fighting strength of the goose, he is no match for the opponent in his disguise.

Even though he could unleash power beyond his current level under the effects of the Paradise of the Past, Durandal's current strength has already exceeded the Paradise's limit.

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Youlandai was even more surprised.

"Well--"

Seeing the man's attitude, Mei couldn't help but frown.

So, Durandal can pass the test without taking any exams, while she has to endure months of beatings?

"Alright, since no one has any objections, I'll begin."

With a light laugh, Alicia's lips curled up, and her azure eyes filled with a playful smile, "One, two... three, please answer!"

……

After a brief pause, Mei and Durandal spoke at the same time:

"You must be the thirteenth Herrscher from the previous civilization era?" & "There should still be a special Herrscher power preserved in the Paradise of the Past."

"???"

Hearing these two similar yet different answers, Alicia blinked, her flower-like face full of confusion.

Because Mei's words were spoken to the boy disguised as Naraku.

"...Unfortunately, none of you are right."

Shaking his head and sighing softly, Shihen looked at Mei with a hint of something inexplicable in his eyes.

The Thirteenth Herrscher is clearly some pink-haired guy, how could Mei slander him like that?

"..."

Upon hearing this, Mei's brows furrowed instantly.

She suspected that the two guys were just too proud to admit defeat.

On the other side, Durandal's eyebrows also slightly rose.

In her view, what Walter White has always been pursuing is nothing more than the power of the Herrscher.

If there were nothing related to this in the Pure Land of Past Lives, the other party certainly wouldn't be so interested.

"Hmm~ Although you didn't guess correctly, your answers were all very close."

Alicia said with a charming laugh.

"What is the truth?"

Mei asked in a deep voice, her tone becoming more serious.

"Ta-da! The so-called Thirteenth Herrscher is actually me!"

Without intending to keep her in suspense any longer, Alicia pointed to herself and said, "How about it? Aren't you surprised and taken aback?"

As she spoke, the fairy smiled brightly, like a child who had worked hard to finish her chores and was asking for praise from an adult.

"..."

Unaffected by Alicia's smile, Mei's brows remained slightly furrowed. "Of all the records I could find about the pre-civilization era, only the record of the Thirteenth Herrscher is completely blank."

And you—Naraku—also exist in no records of the previous civilization.

She looked at the white-haired man and spoke, her eyes flashing with the sharp light of a famous detective.

"That is indeed a very good deduction, but the truth may be much simpler than you think."

Shihen glanced at the pink fairy beside him who had instantly wilted, shook his head, and said calmly.

"Isn't this the whole truth?"

Upon hearing this, a look of confusion appeared in Yulandel's eyes.

Even the seemingly temporary addition of the Thirteenth Herrscher has appeared; the secrets of the Paradise of the Past are far from over.

"You will soon find out everything."

With a smile, Shihen looked at Miss Fairy and said, "It's your turn, Alicia."

"All right……"

Pouting, Alicia forced herself to pull herself out of the gloom of her failed self-disclosure. A pink crystal flower immediately appeared in her palm and burst forth with dazzling light.

In the endless light, the original scene of St. Freya quickly melted away, and a colorful paradise rose from the ground at the same time.

"In short, there's no need for further words. Welcome to Eternal Paradise, to... this flawless paradise that belongs exclusively to [Alicia]."

With a smile, Alicia's lips curled up, as always with a touch of playfulness.

Chapter 195 Today's Paradise Remains Peaceful and Tranquil

"Eternal Paradise..."

Looking at the vibrant amusement park that had sprung up before her, Mei couldn't help but gasp. "Is this the secret that has been hidden in the Paradise of the Past?"

As she spoke, Mei couldn't help but glance at the smiling pink fairy, a hint of surprise flashing in her purplish-red eyes.

She had focused most of her energy on the man named Naraku, and she never expected to be so close to the answer.

"Hehe~ How does it feel?"

You're the first... no, you should be considered the second group of visitors to the park, so feel free to share your thoughts!

With a charming laugh, Alicia winked at the boy.

Even if the other person did not actually step into this place, once she opened her heart to him and showed him all her memories, whether the boy entered the paradise or not was no longer important.

"Second? Then who was in the first batch?"

With a slight frown, Mei asked with some concern.

"Hmmmm~"

To this, the fairy simply smiled.

"This park is indeed very beautiful and deserves the name of paradise."

Durandal honestly gave her evaluation.

"Hehe! It's not just what it looks like on the outside, it's actually even more fun inside."

After all, this embodies all the beauty of [Alicia], it's a genuine paradise.