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

A weak, feeble voice rang out. [Initial] Velvi had already arrived in front of her other self, and simultaneously threw a soft fist.

boom-

[Initial] Velvi's fist landed with a muffled thud that was almost imperceptible, but [Extremely Evil] Velvi's body was immediately covered with cracks, as if she had been hit by an extremely terrifying blow.

"No! This is impossible! How could you possibly still have such power!?"

Sensing her own rapid demise, [Extreme Evil] Velvi couldn't help but cry out.

already. "

“Hmm, this has nothing to do with power, it’s just that our significance is unequal,” she said softly. [Initially] Velvi’s figure also quickly became transparent.

“From beginning to end, you were never the embodiment of evil. On the contrary, you were the most talented of all the Velvies, the embodiment of countless ingenious ideas. And after removing the genius, I am just the remaining cowardice and mediocrity of Velvies.”

Genius and mediocrity, confidence and weakness—that's what enabled her to defeat her opponent.

No matter how talented she appears, deep down, the hero named Wilvie is just a little girl who never believed in herself.

"...Then why did you seal me away?"

Having also come to understand everything, [Extreme Evil] Velvet finally questioned him.

"Because not every inspiration has the value or possibility of being realized."

Those fantasies that are too detached from reality will ultimately only lead to tragedy.

Already.

[Initially] Vilvi shook her head and said, "I'm sorry I couldn't tell you this sooner."

If she had been able to reconcile with herself sooner, things might not have come to this.

Feeling the emptiness left behind by the disappearance of each individual personality, and knowing that her own existence was about to perish, Wilvi couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"Beginning and end, genius and mediocrity, so this is the true [spiral]..."

Su watched this scene thoughtfully, her eyes widening slightly.

"Durandal, after leaving Paradise and returning to reality, you may experience some unexpected deception and betrayal. But no matter what, please believe in that person; he would never harm you or this world."

Looking directly at the Knight Princess, Velvet spoke in an extremely serious tone.

Immediately, before the girl could ask a question, a smile appeared on Wilvi's lips, and her body quickly dissipated, turning into a gray-black crystal flower.

Durandal: "???"

No, at least finish what you're saying!

Who could betray her? And who should she trust?

"Keep moving forward, Durandal, you will understand everything," Su said with a smile.

"What does this mean...?"

Just as she was about to ask a question, Durandal saw a dazzling beam of light suddenly shoot out between her and Su.

……

After a while, Durandal came to her senses and realized that she had arrived at the entrance to the deepest place, where a gray-black crystal flower was quietly floating in front of her.

boom--

A sudden burst of lightning struck the sky, as Mei had also arrived at the deepest part of the place.

For a moment, the two girls, who should not have met here, looked at each other, both with a hint of unease in their eyes.

……

On the other side, after being finally swallowed up by the power of the Corrupting Herrscher, Sue also met some people as expected.

Kevin, Qianjie, Ying, Hua... even Wilvi, who should have deleted her own data during the internal conflict, appeared in this spatial cave with a blank expression.

"Good evening, Su. Want to play a thrilling game of Rebirth Gomoku?"

Shihen waved to the newly appeared [Tianhui] Yingjie, his face full of enthusiastic smiles.

Su: "..."

Whether or not we play chess is irrelevant, but... shouldn't you first untie Mebius, who's tied up in a tortoise shell shape with red string?

PS: Squeak...

Chapter 220 The Mist Dissipates, the Origin Revealed; Paradise Returns to Corruption

"You bastard! I knew it was you who was behind all this! You brought that Corruption Herrscher in here too!"

While gurgling on the ground like a snake, Mebius accuses someone.

As someone who enjoys the title of "Infinite", there are two kinds of people she hates the most in her life: one is Alicia, and the other is Herrschers like Alicia.

But the boy not only frequently brought Alicia to cause her trouble, he even threw two Herrschers into Paradise. Does he have any respect for her at all?!

Moreover, she was originally staying in her own laboratory, thinking of giving the hidden Alicia a little [infinite] shock, when suddenly an Erosion Herrscher appeared and kidnapped her.

In the blink of an eye, she found herself in this strange place, bound up in a bizarre manner by the boy.

The matter is so obvious. If you still say that the boy has no connection with the Herrscher of Corruption, even Kevin's stupid descendant probably won't believe it.

Thinking of how deep and terrifying the boy's thoughts were, Möbius couldn't help but widen his eyes in anger and glare fiercely at the person.

“Dr. Mebius, we have to be reasonable. Mei was let in by Boss Kevin, and the Herrscher of Corruption sneaked in by following Mei. So, rounding it up, this is Boss Kevin’s fault. On the contrary, I’m the one who’s serious about solving the problem.”

Analyzing slowly and methodically, Shihen looked at the snake with regret in his eyes. Although the tortoise shell binding was a good thing, Mebius, whose mind was as intelligent as an adult but whose body was only that of a child, obviously couldn't handle it.

Given the opponent's current state, even an immortal whose edges have been smoothed out by time could completely annihilate him.

"..."

Upon hearing the boy's words, Kevin, who had been quietly observing the situation, suddenly looked somewhat puzzled.

No, he's been so cooperative in his performance, why is the blame being pinned on him?

"Ha! You're just being unreasonable. You're just as annoying as Alicia."

Unfazed by the boy's words, Mebius raised his chin and gave a disdainful look.

"But I really like Dr. Möbius."

Seeing this, Shi Hen's eyes lit up slightly. Even though her figure was quite pathetic, Snake's expression at this moment was enough to make up for all the regrets.

"..."

Feeling the burning intensity in the boy's gaze, Mebius immediately shrank back and instinctively took a few steps back.

Sakura, the honest girl, seemed unable to bear it any longer. She took off her coat and covered Möbius with it, then looked at the boy and asked, "What should we do next?"

Although they still retained their self-awareness at this time, much of the data that constituted their memories had already been taken over by the Herrscher of Corruption.

It can be said that they are now just empty shells, lacking the power that heroes should possess, and naturally unable to continue fighting against the Herrscher of Corruption.

Upon hearing Sakura's question, the other heroes also turned to look at the boy.

While those astute as Sue or Verviel might have vaguely guessed the boy's plans, for others, many things remained shrouded in mystery.

Especially honest people like Sakura and Hana.

"Let's wait for Alicia, she will bring a turning point."

Shihen explained calmly.

To truly eliminate the Herrscher of Corruption, one must possess the power to destroy the entire Paradise of the Past.

And the only one who can do this is Alicia.

Or rather, it was a backdoor program left by Velvet for Alicia. The right to delete votes in the Land of the Dead—this was Alicia's most unique privilege as a hero.

After all, the story of Paradise of the Past could only begin because of Alicia's insistence, and it should naturally be her who brings it to an end.

After this destruction, it is his turn to give paradise a new possibility.

Thinking to himself, a glimmer of expectation flashed in Shihen's eyes.

The entrance to the Pure Land of the Past, the deepest place.

Raiden Mei

Seeing the black-haired girl rushing over, Durandal couldn't help but show a hint of embarrassment.

According to the original plan, she was supposed to go to the real world to seek help, but the result was...

"Let's go in together, we don't have much time left."

Without asking why the female knight had appeared there, Mei nodded and said calmly.

Since the other party failed to return to the real world, it must have been interfered with by the Herrscher of Corruption.

Since things have already come to this point, there's not much point in going into the details anymore.

Now, all they have to do is find a way to eliminate the Herrscher of Corruption as quickly as possible.

Looking back at the surging black tide behind her, which seemed to blot out the sky and want to devour everything, Mei took the lead and rushed into the deepest part.

On the other side, Durandal glanced at the approaching threat, gritted her teeth, and followed Mei.

boom--

As she charged into the depths like lightning, Mei's gaze swept over the few people inside the magnificent temple, and she couldn't help but frown: "Where's Su? Where is he?"

According to Sakura and Hua's instructions, Su should have explained everything to her, but at this moment, only Eden, Aponia, Gretchen, and Kosmo remained in the deepest place.

"Su has already gone to his battlefield."

Aponia began to explain, her tone still calm and compassionate.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Mei paused slightly before continuing, "You should know how to defeat the Herrscher of Corruption, right?"

"Of course."

Nodding, Aponia looked at the female knight and said, "Miss Durandal, the key to defeating the Herrscher of Corruption has actually been handed to you by Velvet."

"Um???"

With a puzzled look in her eyes, Durandal took a while to realize what was happening and took out a gray-black crystal flower. "You mean this?"

If we limit the scope to what she received from Velvi, aside from the imprint, all that's left is this crystal flower.

“That’s right. With this key, you can go to where Alicia is.”

Aponia explained softly.

With the Land of the Dead now completely overrun by the Herrscher of Corruption, and considering Alicia's act of taking the key from Eden beforehand, it's no secret where the Herrscher of Corruption is hiding.

The most correct way to get there is to use the key as well. Aponia raised her hand and summoned a purplish-red crystal flower, then pushed it toward Mei, saying, "Go, Miss Mei. When you see Alicia, you will naturally understand everything about the Paradise of the Past."

Although, as long as Alicia is still alive, a single key would suffice to open the passage.

But for the nun at this moment, handing the key to Mei was far more valuable and meaningful than Mei carrying it herself.

"..."

Mei accepted the crystal flower with a complicated expression, deeply feeling the weight of hope contained within it, and her face also became solemn.

Undoubtedly, when she and Durandal head to where Alicia is, Aponia and the others will buy them time, just like Sakura and Hana did.

In other words, what they are carrying on their backs is the hope of the entire paradise of the past.

"Let's go, Miss Mei, Miss Durandal, time is running out."

Eden smiled and offered his advice.

The Herrscher of Corruption has already approached the deepest depths, and this last fortress of the former paradise will not hold out for much longer.

"Gold and purple are both very beautiful colors, I will remember them well."

Greta spoke crisply and clearly, her large eyes flashing with a warrior's determination.

"...Me too."

After a long pause, Kosmo moved his lips a few times and spoke in a calm tone.

"..."

Mei's gaze swept over the several heroes before her, a deep sadness appearing on her face. "Isn't there any other way?"