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

"Hmm~"

She lifted her toes and placed a light kiss on the boy's cheek, Mei immediately...

She ran off like a deer, returning to the kitchen to prepare dinner for her little family.

Before long, the last dish was cooked, and dinner time, which felt both familiar and somewhat unfamiliar to Mei, began.

"I feel a little uncomfortable, especially when it's just the two of us..."

Sitting opposite the boy, Mei looked around the not-so-large hall and felt a sense of loneliness for no reason.

Although she was already used to living with the boy, she was even more familiar with having a noisy white fluffy ball of fur with her.

Because only when the three of them are together can they be a real team!

"That can't be helped. We've all grown up, and we can't be like we used to be."

As he savored the dishes the girl had carefully prepared, the young man sighed softly, "Moreover, in this journey of life, the only partner I want is you, Mei!"

Speaking earnestly, the boy's bright black eyes were filled with deep affection.

"No, don't say things like that all of a sudden, it's embarrassing..."

Upon hearing this, Mei's face immediately turned as red as the sunset, and her already gentle voice became barely audible.

Despite verbally declining, Mei secretly agreed with the boy's words.

Even though they had made a promise with Kiana to form a Valkyrie team for life, things always change.

The three of them can't stay children forever!

Moreover, now that the Honkai has been defeated, they have no reason to continue fighting, so it's time for them to start families.

And naturally, the boy chose her.

As for Kiana, she's nothing but a whining, defeated dog.

Mei felt incredibly proud of this, but at the same time she also sensed something was off, as if she had forgotten something very important.

She pondered to herself, but looking at the gentle face of the boy in front of her, Mei shook her head and put these strange thoughts aside.

Since she couldn't remember, it couldn't possibly be anything important.

Compared to these inexplicable things, she should cherish the present moment.

After all, she had gone through a lot of trouble to defeat Kiana and finally win the heart of the young man.

Shouldn't she enjoy this hard-won victory?

and so……

With her legs outstretched, the blush spread upwards along the boy's calves, adding even more color to Mei's face.

"Well……"

The boy was startled when he realized what the girl had done.

"Hen, could you peel a shrimp for me?"

Noticing the surprise in the boy's eyes, Mei asked in a sweet voice, her pretty face completely blushing to the color of a lobster.

In the Far East, it's perfectly reasonable to take a shower right after a meal, isn't it?

Feeling her feet were soaked with sticky sweat, Mei's breathing became rapid.

……

After a long while, when she and the boy finished bathing together and sat in the courtyard counting stars and listening to the cicadas, Mei felt incredibly satisfied, both physically and mentally.

"Oh, right, my father called today and said he'll come to visit us this weekend."

Leaning against the boy's chest, gazing up at the star-studded night sky, Mei spoke in a gentle voice.

As she spoke, Mei couldn't help but feel a little excited when she thought of Raiden Ryoma, whom she hadn't seen for several years.

The war of collapse has come to an end, and the wicked [Walter White] has been completely destroyed. Not only will she be able to stay with the boy for the rest of her life, but she will also be able to reunite with her father whom she has not seen for a long time... Is there anything happier in the world than this?

As Mei thought about it, a sense of unease rose in her mind again, but upon closer examination, it dissipated like smoke and was hard to grasp.

"Father-in-law... I wonder if you'll be difficult to get along with?"

Upon hearing the girl's words, the boy couldn't help but sigh softly.

"No, Father is very easy to get along with. Although he sometimes seems cold, it's just that he doesn't know how to behave."

It was just an expression of concern…

As she explained each word carefully, Mei's eyes slowly welled up with tears.

Even though she couldn't quite remember the reason, she still remembered that Thunder Dragon Horse had disappeared from her life for a long time.

It was because of his disappearance that she realized she had always lived in the love her father gave her.

Whether it was providing her with all sorts of favorable conditions or pretending to be the Houmu Sword Saint to practice swordsmanship with her, the other party had always been deeply in love with her.

Unfortunately, because Raiden Ryoma was often busy with ME Company's affairs and couldn't get away, she didn't realize that beneath the man's seemingly indifferent exterior lay a heart that was equally bad at communicating. She then assumed that he didn't care about her at all, and was depressed and sad for a long time because of this.

It wasn't until Walter White suddenly appeared and committed an unforgivable crime that she realized the gentleness hidden beneath Raiden Ryoma's tough exterior.

After a long while, Mei finally snapped out of her reverie and gripped the boy's hand tightly, saying, "Don't worry, Hen, I will definitely make Father acknowledge us."

Having discovered the true nature of the Thunder Dragon Horse beneath its disguise, she firmly believed that she was now capable of communicating effectively with it.

"It was through our efforts that we received our father's blessing."

He grasped the girl's slender hand in return and said firmly, a confident yet gentle smile on his face, the curve of his eyebrows filled with the warmth of the sun.

"Yes, let's do it together..."

As she repeated this, a radiant smile, like a blooming flower, blossomed on Mei's face.

She relaxed and leaned against the boy's chest, her skin pressed together, filled with the warmth emanating from him, and the chirping of insects filled her ears... For a moment, Mei only wished that this moment could last forever, so that she could spend it hand in hand with the one she loved forever.

……

Standing in front of Mei and the boy's house, Raiden Ryoma's feelings were incredibly complicated.

He had always heard stories about Mei and the boy from Walter Young, Siegfried, and Cocolia, and he never imagined that he would have the chance to see his daughter in person.

Can someone tell him why Mei is already with that kid named Shihen?!

In the story not long ago, Mei and the boy were just comrades-in-arms, and Mei was even enduring humiliation while still in the World Serpent.

But only a few days have passed, and the two of them already have a home!

Unable to hold back his clenched fists, Raiden Ryoma felt he was at least a whole volume behind in his progress.

Taking a few deep breaths to suppress the surging emotions in his heart, Thunder Dragon Horse stepped forward and rang the doorbell.

Ding-dong-

A pleasant sound rang out, and the door was soon opened from the inside, revealing a black-haired girl dressed in home clothes standing before Raiden Ryoma.

"Mea Yi..."

The daughter he had been longing for day and night suddenly appeared before him. As if struck by lightning, Lei Dian Long Ma's body stiffened. He could only tremble as he reached out one hand to touch her, but he was worried that what he saw was just a dream, and that the slightest disturbance would cause it to vanish completely.

“It’s me, Father. Welcome back.”

As if sensing the man's mood, Mei took Raiden Ryoma's hand and said, a bright and gentle smile blooming on her face.

"Yes, Mei, I'm back..."

Upon hearing this, he immediately choked up and reached out to hug the girl tightly, as if afraid that she would suddenly disappear like in a dream.

At this moment, even though there were still many doubts in this world, Raiden Ryoma didn't want to pay attention to any of them.

After all, what could be more important than the daughter in one's arms?

"Father……"

Having felt the warmth from a man for the first time in a long time, Mei's already tender heart softened completely. She felt as if she had returned to her childhood, and the distance between them caused by years of separation completely disappeared in that instant.

After a long while, he finally released the girl. Raiden Ryoma looked at the boy beside him, and his eyes immediately sharpened.

"You are Shihen?"

Raising an eyebrow, Raiden Ryoma unleashed the full pressure he had accumulated over the years as president of ME Corporation and executor of the anti-establishment movement, making the surrounding air feel even heavier.

"Father!"

With a hint of dissatisfaction, Mei instinctively half-shielded the boy. Although the boy himself was not weak, he was used to protecting his opponent in battle, and Mei naturally did not want the boy to bear the pressure from Raiden Ryoma alone.

"..."

Upon seeing this, Raiden Ryoma's heart broke.

This is nothing, and his little cotton is already siding with outsiders?

"Greetings, Father-in-law."

As if completely oblivious to the imposing aura emanating from the man, the boy smiled and spoke, his smile gentle yet resolute.

Raiden Ryoma: "..."

Although he wanted to say that the boy had changed his mind too soon, he immediately thought of all the things the boy had gone through with Mei, and in the end, Raiden Ryoma couldn't continue to be so forceful.

Moreover, having heard the boy's name countless times in Walter Young's and others' accounts, he had long since given up on the boy.

Whether in terms of ability or character, the other person is completely worthy of Mei. Even the emotional issues that he and Siegfried had debated for years... Now, the boy only has Mei by his side!

With the evidence here, what excuse can Siegfried use to fight him?

If he didn't have to maintain his senior status, Raiden Ryoma would have jumped up and shouted "Great Victory!"

Still maintaining a certain air of authority, the Thunder Dragon Horse followed the two into the house, its eyes immediately softening.

Although the house was quite ordinary in size, the furnishings inside felt strangely familiar to him, as if... someone had completely destroyed his old house in Changkong City and extracted the elements to assemble the house in front of him.

"Hmm, a very nice arrangement."

While looking around, Raiden Ryoma nodded slightly in evaluation, still retaining a hint of arrogance on his face.

He was used to putting on a strict fatherly stance in front of his daughter, and even though he was very satisfied in his heart, he still couldn't let go of his pride.

“This is what Hen and I picked out together.”

Seeing through her father's proud exterior to his soft side, Mei smiled slightly and said, feeling increasingly relaxed and at ease.

With the two most important people in her life by her side, what more could she possibly want?

"Mea Yi..."

Taking a deep breath, Raiden Ryoma's face showed deep struggle.

Even though the girl spoke calmly, he was still deeply moved, wishing he could hold her in his arms and soothe all the grievances she had suffered after his "death."

After all, just hearing Walter Yang and others recount the story, he couldn't help but secretly shed tears for the various sufferings Mei had endured.

Now that his real daughter is right in front of him, how could he possibly remain calm?

Even though his heart was churning with emotion, the responsibility of being a father still made it difficult for him to completely let go.

"Father?"

Looking at the middle-aged man with a complicated expression, Mei couldn't help but show some concern and worry on her own face.

"..."

Meeting the girl's gentle gaze, Raiden Ryoma finally let out a long breath, his expression turning firm. "I'm sorry, Mei. When you needed me the most, I wasn't there for you."

With a soft sigh, Raiden Ryoma completely abandoned his pride as a father.

Some things, if not said while we can still meet, may never be said again.

During his imprisonment by Walter White, Raiden Ryoma came to understand this principle very deeply.

“It’s alright, Father. I understand everything. I know you’ve always loved me very much.”

Startled by her words, Mei's face immediately broke into a gentle smile. "Besides... I still have Hen by my side."

As she spoke, Mei took the hand of the boy beside her, her smile growing even more tender and sweet.

Raiden Ryoma: "..."

Although it's something to be happy about that his daughter is being well taken care of, why does he feel inexplicably uneasy?

Sure enough, once we get back to the World Serpent base, I'll have a good fight with Alliance Leader Walter.