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

"See that, Kevin! This is our power! This world is not a toy for you to manipulate at will!"

With a deep voice, Mei's aura grew even sharper.

Although they knew that this wasn't Kevin's full potential, they hadn't reached the finish line that "Future Boy" had shown her either.

This time, victory will surely belong to them!

"You guys did a great job."

Nodding, Kevin's lips curled into a slight smile, "Then, you will be qualified to glimpse the face of the End."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kevin's aura suddenly intensified, and the wounds left on his body by Mei and Durandal were instantly healed. Countless ice shards also appeared from the void and shot towards the boy and the others.

In an instant, the temperature plummeted, the lightning on Mei's body quickly dimmed, Durandal's golden feather robe, formed from the power of the Star Anchor, ceased to shine, and even the raging flames surrounding Kiana were extinguished in an instant.

While also feeling the terrifying power that was almost suffocating, Shi Hen's eyes showed no fear, but rather a strong sense of anticipation.

Through the Stigmata Project, Kevin seized a portion of the power of the end. Even though he hasn't fully activated it yet, it's enough to surpass Kiana and the others.

After all, the true authority over the end is the highest authority of the cocoon of the end, which is almost all the Honkai energy of the entire solar system.

To put it dramatically, this could be described as omniscience and omnipotence within finite boundaries.

As for destroying the world and reshaping the cycle of reincarnation, these are merely one application of the power of the end.

Icicles rained down, and Kiana and the others were quickly encased in ice. Even the consciousness-based treasure was not spared.

Although her body was frozen and unable to move, the light in Kiana's eyes never went out. A faint red color spread from the girl's body, like a volcano about to erupt and break through everything.

Moreover, it wasn't just Kiana; Mei, Durandal, and others were all trying to break free of their constraints in their own ways. Even the usually timid Seele unleashed wisps of black mist, using the aspect of the Herrscher's authority that symbolizes death and destruction to fight against the cage created by Kevin.

But faster than anyone else were the several golden chains that appeared like a peacock spreading its tail feathers.

"Kevin Kaslana! Let's fall into this abyss of stars together!"

Amidst the flying golden chains, Shihen raised his right hand high, and a bright blue star quickly turned red, instantly rewriting the laws of gravity and distorting the surrounding space.

"..."

Looking at the boy who seemed ready to die, Kevin's lips twitched slightly.

At this moment, he seemed to understand why Durandal and the others had not seen the truth about each other for so long.

Realizing what the boy was about to do, Kiana and Mei's eyes widened in shock, and countless cracks immediately appeared on the ice around them.

But before the two girls could break free of the ice, Shihen had already rushed toward Kevin, and a black sun erupted, completely engulfing the two figures.

"mark!!"

"Stop!"

In an instant, the ice shattered. Mei and Kiana cried out at the same time, but could only watch helplessly as the boy's last smile disappeared into the black sun.

……

Kiana and Mei exchanged a glance. Just as they were about to enter the Eden Star's territory to support the boy, a white-haired woman suddenly appeared in front of the girls.

"Although I don't want to stop you either, the contest between those two has only just begun. Please give them some more privacy."

The woman put a finger to her lips and spoke softly, her expression carrying a motherly tenderness.

It was as if this place wasn't a battlefield that would determine the future of the world, but rather a family cabin after dinner.

"Mom...Mom?"

Staring blankly at the woman's face, Kiana could no longer hear what the other woman was saying.

Although there were some differences between the images and those in the database, the white-haired woman in front of her did give her the illusion that Cecilia had been resurrected.

Looking at the adorable white fur ball with an expression as cute as a cat, Mistelin was momentarily stunned.

Even if there is a discrepancy between her mental age and appearance, it would be really too much to make her a mother right away, wouldn't it?

"Who are you?"

Finally, someone broke through the ice and asked the woman in a soft voice.

"【Feathered Rabbit】".

Mei answered on behalf of Mistelin, her gaze suddenly sharpening. "You must be the initiator of the Stigmata Project, [Feather Rabbit], right?"

Having seen the other person in the memories passed down by the "future boy," Mei was no stranger to the woman in front of her.

“That’s right, I am one of the executives of World Serpent, [Hato].

Nodding slightly, Mistelin frankly admitted, "However, I still prefer my human name—Mistelin."

Mistelin Shaniat.

“Shaniat?”

Upon hearing this, Anna was immediately stunned.

In all her years with the Shaniat family, she had never heard of anyone from the clan going to the World Serpent.

“That’s right. Although I’m different from you, I am indeed a member of the Shaniat.”

Mistelin said with a smile.

"She is the crystallization of the Sariat, and she became what she is today through the transcription of the Sariat Project."

Mei added an explanation.

Mistelin "..."

Even if she doesn't necessarily want to introduce herself, at least don't steal her lines, okay?

"To know so much about me, it seems that the master is quite honest with you, Mei."

With a soft sigh, Mistelin showed a hint of helplessness on her face.

"That lord?"

Mei frowned slightly upon noticing the wording used by the Saint Seal Spirit.

Her source of information is the "future boy" in Paradise, and has nothing to do with the World Serpent.

"What exactly is your purpose in stopping us?"

Kiana looked past Mistelin toward the black sun and asked in a deep voice, her eyes flashing with deep worry.

Even though she knew the boy's actions were to buy them time, and that Kevin wouldn't be so ruthless as to kill him, she still wanted to reunite with him as soon as possible.

"Purpose?"

Upon hearing this, Mistelin simply chuckled softly, "I was merely entrusted by that lord to ask you all to have a good sleep."

As soon as the woman finished speaking, Kiana and the others suddenly felt their vision blur and their consciousness plummet into an abyss as if they had lost weight.

Chapter 234 The Silly Goose's White Dream

"..."

With a muffled groan, Yulandel slowly opened her eyes after a long while, and what came into view was a beam of bright sunlight.

Where am I...?

As she climbed out of the soft, comfortable bed, Durandal looked around the familiar yet unfamiliar room, her mind filled with questions.

Although her memories told her that this was her apartment at the Destiny Headquarters, a subtle sense of unease lingered in the girl's mind, making her suspicious.

"Let's look around first."

She murmured to herself, and then Yulandel got out of bed.

Stepping out of the bedroom, you are greeted by the rich aroma of grilled meat, which makes your mouth water.

Is Rita making breakfast?

With that thought in mind, Durandal followed the scent into the kitchen, only to be greeted by a white-haired man wearing a mask.

"Why are you up so early? Why didn't you sleep a little longer?"

Noticing Durandal approaching, the man turned to look at the girl, his white eyes beneath the mask filled with tenderness.

"white?"

Looking at the white-haired man she once knew so well, Durandal's face was filled with shock.

Without a doubt, the man who is still wearing a pure white mask, a cat-patterned apron, and frying bacon is none other than Walter White.

"What? You still haven't gotten used to it?"

Seeing the girl's utterly surprised expression, the man couldn't help but chuckle softly, his still somewhat husky voice now filled with tenderness.

"Habit……"

Durandal murmured, as a series of memories surged from the depths of her mind, answering all the questions that had been troubling her.

Since the final battle on the moon six months ago, humanity has successfully defeated the Honkai. She and [Walter White] are highly respected as heroes of this battle, and even...

As the man skillfully fried the bacon until it was slightly charred, the rich aroma of meat mixed with the smell of salt and pepper wafted over, and Yulandel couldn't help but blush.

Although her memories told her that she had been in this relationship with [Walter White] for half a year, Durandal still didn't feel it was real, as if she had been fighting Kevin on the moon not long ago.

"I...I'll wait for you outside."

Meeting the man's gentle gaze behind his mask, Yulandel's cheeks flushed even more. She hurriedly left a sentence and fled from the kitchen as if running away.

Slightly away from the man's gaze, Durandal sat at the dining table in the spacious and bright living room, taking several deep breaths to suppress the restless emotions in her heart.

Even though the facts were right in front of her, the girl couldn't help but feel a surge of resentment when she thought about the cruel acts that [Walter White] had committed before the end.

Honestly, if the ultimate goal is also to save the world, then at least tell her sooner, instead of making her worry so much for nothing.

Yes, in the final battle, [Walter White] ultimately gave up on destroying the world and chose to protect the present world with her.

With her and [Walter White] joining forces, Kevin was defeated and forced to retreat. The world was thus completely liberated from the threat of collapse and moved towards a brighter and more radiant future.

Thinking of this almost fairytale-like happy ending, Durandal couldn't help but relax a little, and a radiant smile bloomed on her face.

"What are you thinking about that makes you laugh so happily?"

A gentle voice rang out, and a plate of richly filled bacon sandwiches was simultaneously placed in front of the girl.

"It's nothing, just some things from the past."

Gently smoothing a few stray strands of hair from her temples, Durandal looked at the plate piled high with bacon, as thick as a palm, and her smile widened even further.

Even though she has lived a very disciplined life since becoming a Valkyrie, who could resist such a heartfelt breakfast?

“Those things are in the past. We should look to the future. Didn’t you say you wanted me to fall in love with this era again?”

The man simply chuckled softly at the girl's sentiments, his tone full of doting affection.

"So, do you like this era a little more now, my esteemed bishop?"

With a charming smile, Yulandel's usually heroic face softened with tenderness, making her look like an ordinary girl in love.

"Compared to this era, I definitely still prefer you, you silly girl!"

The man gently stroked the girl's delicate, upturned nose with his fingers, his low, husky voice filled with tenderness.

As the two whispered softly, golden sunlight streamed through the window, bringing warmth, but it couldn't dispel the cloying, sour smell lingering on the dining table.

……

The Moon, the Final Crater.

The pseudo-black hole on Eden's Star had long since dissipated, and Kevin and Mistelin's gazes both fell upon the boy, their eyes filled with something indescribable.

For Li Sushang and [Xier], the moon is a wasteland of the Stigmata Project, so even just invading the collective dream requires returning to Earth first in order to find a suitable springboard.

However, for the boys who already possessed the authority of the Stigmata Project, even being on the moon was enough to send Kiana and the others into their dreams, and even peeking into the girls' dreams was not a difficult task.

And it is quite obvious that the others did the same.

"Boss Kevin, this is just Durandal's dream! You don't really think I'm that kind of person, do you?"

Noticing the odd look in Kevin's eyes, Shihen quickly explained.

He could swear on Kiana's intelligence that he really didn't tamper with Durandal's dream in any way; everything that happened in it was a reflection of the girl's deepest desires.

After all, only the most beautiful dream that best fits the aspirations of young girls can make them fall into despair and then achieve a breakthrough in themselves.

Unfortunately, although he had the ability to manipulate Mistelin into creating beautiful dreams, he still underestimated Durandal's desires.