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

This is why Shihen is so optimistic about Mei.

"Perhaps it's because I said goodbye to some friends."

Hearing the boy's words and feeling his concerned gaze, Mei's face darkened slightly as she said, but then a smile appeared on her face again, "It's okay, I've already accepted all of this, and I know the path I'm going to take next."

Carrying the blessings of the heroes of Paradise across to the end, that is the only thing she needs to do right now.

"That's right. Only by doing your best will you not feel embarrassed when you see those friends again in the future."

Shihen smiled and said, squeezing Mei's slender hand.

Although he was certain that regardless of whether Mei had done her best, she would inevitably feel quite awkward when she saw Alicia and the others again.

But it doesn't matter, as long as he's not the one who's embarrassed.

"Ok?"

Mei glanced at the boy with some confusion, but didn't dwell on it. Her gaze then turned to the white-furred ball and the others. "Kiana, Wendy, you should understand what I mean better, right?"

Kiana fused two powers with her own strength, and Wendy also became the Herrscher of Wind again through her own will. Mei believes that these two are the ones who understand the importance of will the most.

"Yes. But to break free from the shackles of the Stigmata Project, we must become stronger than when facing the Herrscher of Dominion."

Kiana nodded, her expression becoming more serious.

She had already given her all to defeat the Herrscher of Domination, and such a limit is not something that can be easily broken.

"It's alright. The Stigmata Project can't be completed in a short time. We have plenty of time to build up our strength here."

Mei shook her head and said.

According to the information obtained from the future boy, the Stigmata Project will take at least several more days from its full launch to its complete completion.

Besides, even if they linger in this world bubble for a while, there's still [Walter White] who will hold Kevin back.

She also had her own expectations for the world, and she didn't believe that the other party would just stand by and watch the Stigmata Project be completed.

The only thing she and the boy needed to remember was that they had to be wary of [Walter White] while fighting Kevin.

"That being said, we still need to return to our home world as soon as possible. If we delay too long, it will be even more difficult for us to derail the Stigmata Project."

Shihen added.

"Hen is right, we have to hurry no matter what. Besides, I'm a little worried about Aunt Flo and the others."

Kiana echoed.

She still remembers how sudden it was when she arrived in this space.

If it weren't for the interference of the Stigmata Project, she would have already done this or that to the boy.

Thinking of this, Kiana couldn't help but glance guiltily at Mei beside her, and her face immediately flushed.

"The headmaster...?"

Upon hearing this, Mei's face also became more serious.

Equally surprised by the suddenness of the Stigmata Project, she could already guess what kind of chaos the real world would be in, especially since the young man who was the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance had also been imprisoned in this world bubble.

"Alright, whether you're anxious or patient, what we need to do hasn't changed at all, so there's no need for everyone to worry too much."

Noticing the worried looks on everyone's faces, Shihen quickly smiled and offered words of comfort.

"That's right. No matter what situation we face, only by thinking calmly can we find the best solution."

Dr. Mei gave the boy a somewhat appreciative look and nodded slightly.

"But even if we regain our powers, returning to our original world won't be an easy task, will it?"

Bronya looked at Dr. May and asked.

Having once traveled through the Sea of ​​Quanta, she knew all too well how serious it was to lose one's way in it.

Unfortunately, having been suddenly trapped in this world bubble, they have lost their coordinates regarding their original world.

“You don’t need to worry about that. Once your powers are restored to a certain level, I will have a way to send you back to the real world.”

Dr. May pushed up her glasses and said

Even if she is only a shadow of Dr. Mei in the original world, she still possesses considerable abilities.

"What's the price?"

Wendy suddenly asked, her gaze toward Dr. May becoming slightly intense.

This World Bubble was chosen by the World Serpent as a tool for the Stigmata Project, and she didn't believe that the other party would help them without a reason.

"This is nothing more than a form of self-salvation for me and this world bubble."

Facing the Herrscher of Wind's sharp gaze, Dr. May simply chuckled softly: "Of course, if I were to speak of my personal ambitions... I hope you can defeat Kevin and end the tragedy he carries."

Chapter 228 The Last Temperature: Behind the Scenes (Youth Version)

"To end the tragedy in Kevin's life?"

Upon hearing this, Mei couldn't help but show surprise on her face.

Does Dr. Mei think that Kevin, burdened by the Stigmata Project, is just a tragic figure?

"Yes."

In response to Mei's doubts, Dr. Mei simply nodded slightly. "Mei, having experienced the baptism of the Paradise of the Past, you should understand better than anyone why Kevin would carry out the Stigmata Project, right?"

"..."

Meeting Dr. Mei's calm gaze, Mei pondered for a moment and then nodded slightly.

"The Stigmata Project is the worst plan, but it is also the only feasible plan you have come up with."

In the pre-civilization era, humanity made many attempts to defeat the Honkai, but most of them ended in failure.

Among those almost fanciful possibilities, the Stigmata Project, with its cruel cost and extremely high feasibility, became the final alternative for pre-civilization humanity.

When this plan was launched, it meant that humanity had lost the possibility of defeating the Honkai in other ways.

In the imagination of pre-civilized humans, this should be the case.

but……

"Dr. Mei, what if someone possessed the power to kill Kevin? Do you think he carried out the Stigmata Project because of tragedy?"

Looking directly into the doctor's deep purple eyes, Mei asked earnestly.

The Stigmata Project would be a complete tragedy if there were no other options.

But if Kevin had a second option, even if the cost of that option was comparable to the Stigmata Project, he might make some changes.

"Kill Kevin? You mean now?"

Upon hearing Mei's words, Dr. Mei was slightly taken aback.

"Before the Stigmata Project began."

Mei shook her head.

Despite numerous pieces of evidence suggesting that Walter White is slightly less powerful than Kevin.

But there is no doubt that the other party did have the potential to kill Kevin.

"No, that's impossible."

Meeting Mei's extremely solemn gaze, Dr. Mei simply smiled softly and said, "Besides, if such a thing really happened, he would probably accept it very happily."

As a shadow who inherited most of the real Dr. May's thinking, she knew very well just how strong Kevin, this human who integrated the highest biotechnology of the Fire Moth, could be.

It is no exaggeration to say that unless the current civilization's biotechnology is far ahead of the Fire-Chasing Moth, it is impossible for anyone to kill Kevin.

If such a person truly exists, it would mean that this era has, in some respects, surpassed the moth that chases the flame and has gained the power to choose its own future.

As a guardian and protector of civilization, how could Kevin not be delighted by this situation?

"But what if that person's goal is to revert civilization to a primitive state, and then oversee and completely block all possibilities for human progress?"

With a burning gaze, Mei asked, her tone becoming even more serious.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Dr. Mei's eyes flashed with deep thought before she finally replied, "In principle, such a thing is impossible. If one were to truly rewind time in the original world, that person would most likely have to pay an incredibly cruel price. Except..."

"Unless what?"

Instantly piqued, Kiana couldn't help but ask further.

"..."

Still lost in thought, Dr. Mei remained silent for a long time before gently shaking her head: "No, Kevin probably wouldn't accept this approach either."

"Does Dr. Yimei mean that his plan can only succeed if Kevin pays the price in place of Walter White?"

While Kiana and the others were still looking on with disgust, Shihen seized the key question first.

“That’s right. But if this person named Walter White is only trying to turn back time, then Kevin will never give up the Stigmata Project for that.”

Dr. Mei nodded.

Even though she was just a shadow from the real world and had never had any direct interaction with the real Kevin, she still had absolute trust in that man.

Kevin will not back down in the slightest unless someone can bring humanity a future more brilliant than the Stigmata Project.

"is that so………"

Mei, who also understood the significance of the Stigmata Project to Kevin, couldn't help but sigh and rub her forehead.

"Mei, have you found something?"

Noticing the black-haired girl's unusual behavior, Shihen asked softly.

"Ah."

Mei nodded slightly, her expression immediately becoming much more serious. "If I'm not mistaken, Walter White's plan is likely not as simple as it seems. He may still be hiding most of the truth. Moreover, his relationship with Kevin may not be a simple conflict; they may have reached some kind of consensus on a deeper level."

If [Walter White] only has a destructive effect on the Stigmata Project and cannot bring a more hopeful future to humanity, Kevin should have completely eliminated it before the Stigmata Project began, or at least deprived it of the power to disrupt the project.

However, judging from what she saw and heard in World Serpent, Walter White still possesses considerable authority within the organization, and even Kevin seems to show some favoritism towards him.

Furthermore, in the memories conveyed by the future boy, Walter White's backstab was far too easy, almost as if it were scripted.

These strange occurrences, one after another, inevitably made Mei think a lot.

"This... it really is one problem after another."

Upon hearing Mei's explanation, Shihen's face showed a hint of headache.

For the third leader of Anti-Entropy, fighting against both Walter White and Kevin at the same time is simply too much of a challenge.

"Don't worry, Hen. This time, we will definitely win."

Holding the boy's hand, Mei said firmly.

With the help of the boy from the future and carrying the hopes of two different timelines, she had no reason to lose.

After all, this is very likely the closest they've ever come to victory!

"Yes. Just like I said before, even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance in the future, I will do everything I can to seize it."

Meeting Mei's concerned gaze, Shihen also revealed a gentle smile.

On the other side, watching the two support and encourage each other, Kiana and the others had somewhat puzzled expressions, while Dr. Mei, as an observer, had a gentler smile.

"Alright, now that your problem has been solved, how about we consider my proposal? If we can use the authority of the Herrscher of the Void to reconnect this world bubble back to the Imaginary Tree, not only will our world be able to continue, but you can also use this to return to your original world."

Dr. Mei said with a smile.

"This kind of thing..."

Hesitantly, Kiana looked at the external brain.

"We need more time to discuss this."

Mei answered on behalf of the boy, then looked at Bronya: "Bronya, why don't you two take a look around the area too?"

Having said that, without giving Bronya and the others a chance to refute, Mei immediately pulled the boy aside.

Kiana: “???”

Didn't they say they still needed her power?