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

"Just give me anything, as a way of proving that I have your approval."

Shihen explained.

"...However, Yingjie's proof can only be given to those who bear the corresponding imprint power."

Sakura felt somewhat embarrassed.

This is blatant cheating.

The Time Mark doesn't even have the slightest power to be imprinted.

“Alicia is not like that.”

As he spoke, Shihen opened his palm, and a purple crystal flower immediately appeared.

"This……"

Sakura was in an even more difficult position.

She could sense that Shihen did not have any power imprinted on him, but he had still received Alicia's gift.

Could it be that the rules of Paradise have changed again? Why didn't anyone inform her?

The girl felt ostracized.

“Aili said that as long as I show this crystal flower to the heroes, I can get your proof.” Shihen continued to smear Alicia without changing his expression. “Could she be lying to me?”

As he spoke, Shihen wore an extremely hurt expression, as if this was something absolutely unforgivable.

“…Alright.” Looking at the boy’s grief-stricken expression, Sakura pondered for a long time before finally nodding slowly. She decided to protect Alicia’s reputation. “This is a cherry blossom. I don’t know if there are still such flowers in your time, but if I had to choose something as proof of my uniqueness, I would choose this.”

After saying that, the girl handed a cherry blossom branch to Shihen.

“Yes, very beautiful flowers. Thank you, Sakura.” Shihen said, examining the pink flower in his hand. At the same time, he rubbed his fingers together and produced a flower of similar color but obviously more delicate. “This is the flower of our time. It is called peach blossom and is often used to describe beautiful women. Consider it my return gift.”

"……Thanks."

Sakura said in a low voice, looking somewhat surprised.

She never imagined that she would receive a gift from a visitor one day.

Moreover, how exactly did they manage to do that?

Retrieving items from memories is a unique ability possessed only by these heroes, for they are the very entities that constitute the memories of the Paradise of the Past.

Compared to heroes, visitors are merely passersby, and all the information they leave behind will vanish as quickly as dewdrops in the sunlight; only the memories of heroes will endure.

Feeling the peach blossom in her hand, so real it was indistinguishable from the real thing, Sakura's doubts deepened.

“Sakura, as a hero, I hope you can teach me some unique skills.”

Shihen said.

“Yes, that’s exactly why I’m here.” Seeing that things were finally back on track, Sakura instantly relaxed. “My specialty is an assassination technique called ‘Moment,’ and I will let you experience that directly through combat.”

The assassination techniques she knew originally had no name, but when she stood here as Ying Jie, the name of those techniques became "Moment".

"No, that's not what I want to learn."

Shihen shook his head.

Although Sakura's fighting skills are indeed impressive, he is not interested in them.

The reason is simply that we are incompatible.

"...But this is all I'm good at."

Sakura's expression was somewhat innocent.

She felt things were gradually heading into areas she couldn't understand.

"I'd like to learn your cooking skills. You must know how to cook, right?"

Shihen said.

After all, she has the same type of wife-like face as Mei.

A woman who looks like a married woman isn't necessarily a married woman, but her attributes are generally not too far off.

Of course, one general was an exception.

"I do know how to cook some simple dishes..."

Sakura appeared very modest.

"Then let's learn this."

Shihen said, his tone resolute.

cherry:"……"

Who comes to Paradise to learn how to cook?

Faced with this unprecedented situation, the honest Sakura was at a loss again.

She had always taught her visitors assassination techniques, and no one had ever objected to it.

Even those visitors who are not suited to this fighting style often learn a few moves from her.

After all, these were combat techniques she had honed through countless trials, making them highly practical.

But this guy in front of me doesn't do anything productive at all!

"Compared to combat skills, I'd rather know why Sakura wields the sword," Shihen explained, his tone sincere and frank. "If I could learn to cook from you, I should be able to understand why you chose to fight."

I believe that compared to cold, hard knowledge, this is something far more important and truly worthy of being passed down by heroes.

Meeting the boy's incredibly sincere gaze, Sakura thought for a moment and couldn't help but slowly nod.

She had to admit that what the other person said made a lot of sense.

Moreover, even Alicia generously gave the boy her testimony, so he must have some extraordinary abilities.

And so, Sakura began teaching those things she had almost completely forgotten in Paradise.

Chapter Fifty-Four: Each Other's Expectations

Paradise Hall.

Here, try this.

Shihen placed a strangely shaped plate of stir-fried meat slices in front of the pink-haired girl and urged her to hurry.

"Sakura made it? Does she still know how to cook?"

Looking at the familiar food in front of her, Alicia showed a hint of surprise.

Although the two eras of humanity shared the same origin, their subsequent development and evolution had their own unique characteristics. Therefore, what seemed strange to the boy was just an ordinary part of her daily life.

"I used a little trick."

Shihen looked directly into the girl's eyes and spoke, showing no shame whatsoever for having smeared her.

In terms of shamelessness, the two of them are on the same level.

"Wow, you're really popular," Alicia chuckled. "But why didn't Sakura bring it to you herself? Was she shy?"

Shihen pursed his lips but did not answer.

Not fixated on the answer, the girl picked up the knife and fork beside her, put a slice of meat into her mouth, and then... her expression twisted and went out of control for a moment.

"It tastes pretty good, you should try it."

After swallowing the slice of meat with force, Alicia forced a smile back and said.

"no need."

Shihen shook his head.

"Give it a try. After all, it's Sakura's heartfelt wish. You'll only hurt her feelings if you do this."

Alicia continued to persuade her.

"Sakura is a very strong girl."

The marks of time remained unshaken.

"..." Alicia paused for a moment, then spoke, "This wasn't made by Sakura, was it?"

This terrifying smell is something Sakura could never achieve.

"Well, I did it."

Shihen readily admitted it.

"You actually admitted it?" Alicia's face showed surprise. "A chef has to taste the food himself after preparing it. That's basic etiquette when it comes to food."

She tried to make Shihen realize the mistake he had made.

"I've tried it, that's why I'm here to let you try it too."

Shihen nodded.

He almost used up his resurrection armor.

"..."

Alicia fell silent as well.

This is clearly much worse.

She even swallowed that piece of meat just so she could get away with it.

"how did you do it?"

After thinking for a moment, Alicia asked curiously.

I should let Dr. Möbius try it sometime; they're best friends.

“Sakura taught me the cooking methods of your era, and then I combined the cooking methods of the two eras to create something new.”

Shihen said succinctly.

As it turns out, the collision of two different civilizations can produce not only sparks, but also ashes.

"Hmm...you did a good job, don't do it again next time."

Alicia said tactfully.

She felt that Shihen and Mei should have a lot in common.

"I'll improve, and I'll let you try it again later."

Shihen revealed a resolute expression.

His belief in food is not so easily shaken.

Alicia's face immediately paled.

"Want to try this? It's the popular drink of our time."

He asked aloud, and Shihen conjured a cup of bubble tea by rubbing his fingers together.

"Nothing else was added, right?"

Alicia became alert.

She was the one who always managed to deceive others, but this time she actually failed.

"I'm not some devil."

Shihen shook his head.

"Fine." Alicia nodded, then threatened angrily, "If you lie to me again, even I'll get angry."

"Actually, I think you look very cute when you're angry."

Shihen said calmly, and his words made the girl's outstretched hand stop in mid-air.

"But this time, let me see what you look like when you smile."

Shihen took the initiative to hand the milk tea to the girl.

Looking at the light brown liquid in her hand, Alicia hesitated for a moment, but after thinking about it, she put the straw into her mouth.

She desperately needed other food to soothe the terrible taste in her mouth.