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

[Walter White] That guy is not only out of his mind, but how come he even wants Durandal to make the boy the Bishop of Destiny? Don't these guys ever consider reality before they speak?

"Xiao Shi is right. You should reconsider, Durandal. You are clearly the more suitable candidate for bishop."

Upon hearing this, Shihen shook his head and said seriously.

As a staunch inheritor of Walter's will, he never cared about power and his actions were all for the well-being of all mankind.

As for any behind-the-scenes manipulators, they have absolutely nothing to do with him.

"No, you are already qualified to be the Bishop of Destiny, Shihen!"

She shook her head slightly, her face still serious and solemn, showing no sign of negligence, "And..."

She couldn't help but sigh softly, a deep sense of helplessness welling up in the Knight Princess's eyes.

During the six months that Walter White held the position of bishop, although she was nominally only the bishop's assistant, in reality she was no different from the bishop.

Having deeply understood the responsibilities and hardships represented by the position of bishop, Durandal couldn't help but have some thoughts of shirking responsibility.

Why should she insist on holding on alone when there is a more suitable person to take over the position of bishop?

Moreover... the image of a white-haired man flashed through her mind, and the girl couldn't help but sigh helplessly.

Even knowing the many sins committed by Walter White, Durandal still found it hard to accept the idea of ​​killing him with her own hands.

But she also understood the danger men posed, and she couldn't let him go free.

Therefore, this position of bishop was also a bargaining chip for her, used to exchange for the life of [Walter White].

For the foreseeable future, she will sacrifice herself to put [Walter White] under supervision and prevent him from having the ability to harm others again.

Of course, there's no need to voice these thoughts.

Thinking it over, Durandal quickly straightened her expression and said, "In short, I believe in your ability and character, Shihen, and sincerely hope that you can take over the position of Bishop of Destiny."

As she spoke, a strange unease rose in Durandal's heart, as if something had been overlooked or forgotten.

But upon seeing the boy's gentle face, Durandal quickly shook her head, forcing herself to calm down.

She had watched the boy grow up; how could he possibly be a bad person?

Shihen: "I think..."

"Since Durandal has said so, then you should agree to her request, Hen."

Gently advising, Mei brushed a few stray strands of hair from her temples and revealed an incredibly gentle smile on her face.

Although she didn't care about the position of bishop, seeing the person she liked being recognized by more people still filled her with a sense of pride and honor.

"Alright. But who knows, once everything is won, you might have other ideas."

Shihen sighed softly, a mysterious smile curving his lips.

"No! I will never change!"

"I say this firmly," Durandal said without the slightest hesitation.

As a knight of the Kaslana family, how could she be the kind of person to go back on her word?

"..."

Shihen simply smiled at this.

hum-

A soft chime sounded, and the previously dilapidated circular building lit up one by one, revealing a huge, dark star gate in the center of the building.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of Bronya and Kiana, this pre-civilization ruin, abandoned for 50,000 years, has finally come back to life.

"Next, it's our turn to fight..."

Watching Seele and Li Sushang step into the stargate, Mei sighed and looked into the depths of the moon.

Just now, an energy fluctuation even more intense than the operation of the star gate came from there, as if... two prehistoric behemoths were engaged in a life-or-death battle.

PS: *Coo* (makes a sound similar to a pigeon crowing)

Chapter 232 Birds and Flight

Earlier.

The Moon, the Final Crater.

Silently sitting on a rock, Kevin looked up at the distant ruins of the End, which resembled giant statues, his deep blue eyes as calm as the ocean.

All preparations were complete, and now all he had left to do was wait.

People of this era are waiting to surpass him, and the young man is waiting to reveal to him that earth-shaking miracle.

clatter--

A footstep suddenly sounded, approached, and then stopped precisely five steps behind the man.

"Long time no see, Hua."

Even without turning around, Kevin knew who the newcomer was. He greeted them softly, his usually calm and collected tone now tinged with a hint of world-weariness.

"Yes, it's been a long time, Kevin. This should be the first time we've met since we awoke in this era, right?"

Taking a deep breath, Fu Hua's voice was filled with emotion.

Although she and Kevin, among others, participated to varying degrees in the establishment of civilization during the early stages of its revival, they only communicated through communication devices and never actually met in person.

Later, Kevin was imprisoned in the Sea of ​​Quanta, and she was assassinated by the Seven Disciples of Taixu, losing most of her memories and powers, making it even less likely that the two would meet again.

Even recently, although both of them have regained their full selves in various ways, neither of them has taken the initiative to ask to see each other.

"...That's right."

Upon hearing Fu Hua's words, Kevin was slightly taken aback, and after a moment of thought, he nodded gently.

Although strictly speaking, Fu Hua's soul had been in his hands for quite some time, that obviously cannot be considered a meeting.

"Do you have anything to explain about the Stigmata Project?"

Looking at the lonely figure of the white-haired youth in front of her, Fu Hua sighed softly.

Even though she was also a pioneer and had heard of the Stigmata Project, when the reality was actually in front of her, she found that she knew absolutely nothing about the Stigmata Project.

Whether it's the end or the Stigmata, her understanding of these things is not much greater than Kiana's and the others.

After a long silence, Kevin finally spoke slowly, "Hua, do you know why birds can fly?"

Fu Hua: "..."

She felt that Kevin was making things difficult for her.

"From a biological point of view, birds are born with structures that are suitable for flight."

Looking at the white-haired youth's thin back, which exuded an air of aloofness, Fu Hua pondered for a moment before answering.

"But you should know that's not what I wanted to ask."

Kevin shook his head slightly.

"Survival of the fittest. The reason why birds have wings that other creatures do not have is because their ancestors evolved generation after generation. Each small step forward has accumulated the capital for birds to fly freely, eventually enabling them to take to the sky."

Fu Hua added, his expression gradually becoming serious.

"...Is this your answer?"

After a moment of silence, Kevin suddenly spoke up and asked.

"Passing on the torch and forging ahead into the future. Birds are like this, and we are no exception."

Fu Hua said firmly.

"A very good answer."

Nodding slightly, Kevin then changed the subject, "Not long ago, I asked another person the same question. But his answer was, 'Because the sky is there.'"

Is it [Walter White]?

Having instantly guessed what it was, Fu Hua asked in a low voice.

"Um……"

Kevin responded in a somewhat ambiguous tone.

"Who exactly is he?!"

His expression grew even more somber, and Fu Hua asked in a stern voice.

Although, according to the explanation given by Grey Serpent, the true form of [Walter White] should be a clone of Kevin.

Having experienced the glorious era of the Fire Moth, Fu Hua knew exactly how difficult it would be to accomplish this.

Otherwise, humanity in the pre-civilization era would not have retreated again and again in the face of collapse.

But apart from the answer given by the gray snake, there doesn't seem to be any other more reasonable explanation.

After all, the Chimera form of [Walter White] alone is a miracle that even the reappearance of the Fire Moth would find difficult to replicate.

In comparison, the theory of clones is actually the most plausible.

"You will understand when everything comes to an end."

Kevin simply shook his head slightly at Fu Hua's questioning.

"But you should also know that we can't just quietly wait for the end."

Fu Hua spoke in a solemn voice, his tone sharper than a drawn sword, and his right hand opened slightly, conjuring a heavy, golden longsword.

Whether it's the Stigmata Project or [Walter White], she cannot stand by and watch them destroy the world, plunging humanity and civilization into an abyss from which no light can ever be seen again.

"Well, of course I know."

Nodding, Kevin slowly turned around to face Fu Hua, "Then, let me see your resolve, Hua."

As he spoke in a deep voice, Kevin's body suddenly swelled up a size, and demonic horns spread from the youth's forehead, while a tattered black wing suddenly grew from his back.

Even with Kevin's current power, he could easily defeat Fu Hua in any state, even without using the [Karma] form.

But... how could Kevin not show the utmost respect to what is likely the only remaining comrade-in-arms in the world?

boom!

Seeing the white-haired youth in full form before her, Fu Hua advanced instead of retreating, and with a sudden stomp of her foot, she shot towards Kevin like a cannonball, the golden sword in her hand gleaming with a sharp, cold light.

when--

Kevin extended his ten fingers, transforming them into a pair of jet-black claws. He raised his claws to block the golden sword in Fu Hua's hand, and the two collided violently, creating a series of dazzling sparks.

Almost instantly, on this land where they had fought the End together 50,000 years ago, the battle between Kevin and Fu Hua intensified, with neither holding back in the slightest.

Although they were once comrades-in-arms, after going their separate ways, neither of them had any reason to back down.

All they could do was put their beliefs into action with weapons and settle the score with the most direct and straightforward fighting.

In an instant, sword shadows and claw marks clashed, weaving two golden and black light curtains between Fu Hua and Kevin. The terrifying energy that emanated from them quickly left the surrounding land scarred, as if a thousand years of geological evolution had been compressed into a single moment.

boom!

The clash between the golden sword and the black claws lasted only 22 seconds. The Xuan sword, which was not as sturdy as other divine keys, shattered completely, and the golden blade scattered into a shower of light.

"Grasp of the Void!"

Unfazed by the destruction of the Xuan Sword, Fu Hua shouted, and the scattered fragments of the Key of Domination instantly returned to the girl's hands, transforming into a pair of black and gold armored gauntlets.

The original golden sword was transformed by a divine inspiration, like a gem hidden deep underground that becomes dazzling after being cut. This is the second stage unique to the Key of Domination.

"Come on, Hua."

Kevin glanced at the increasingly fierce-looking girl and said calmly, then charged forward without backing down.

For this old friend who was willing to risk his own life to stop him, the only way he could show the utmost respect was to do everything in his power.

bang bang bang-

This exchange of blows lasted only 36 seconds.

Even though Fu Hua was superior to Kevin in combat skills and Honkai manipulation when he was fully serious, she was ultimately defeated by absolute power and strength.

No matter how exceptionally well he performed, he was still forced to retreat step by step in front of Kevin, and his body was shattered by the violence of the [Karma Demon] in less than a minute.

"..."