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

"Durandal, what are you doing?"

As if completely unable to comprehend the situation, the man asked in bewilderment, his low, husky voice striking the girl's heart like a heavy hammer.

"Yes, this world is indeed a wonderful place. As long as you forget a little bit, you can fulfill all your wishes."

Looking at the familiar mask of the man before her, and thinking about all that she had done with him over the past few days, Durandal blushed slightly and let out a soft sigh.

"In that case, wouldn't it be better to stay here?"

The man asked with a smile, his voice seemingly emanating from the depths of the Valkyrie's heart.

"Because even if many hardships are destined to come, I will defeat them in my own way! So, goodbye!"

As she spoke slowly and deliberately, Durandal finally brought down the lance she had raised high, and a blazing beam of light shot out, easily piercing through the man in front of her and tearing the entire dream world apart.

Chapter 238 Kiana and Mei's Dream Awakens

Kiana's dream world.

Amidst laughter and cheerful conversation, Kiana, accompanied by Siegfried, slowly stepped into the flower-filled Church of St. Freya.

At the end of the bright red carpet, a black-haired boy in a white suit was smiling and looking at her. Golden sunlight shone through the glass and fell on the boy, as if draping him in a golden glow.

"mark!"

The moment Kiana saw the boy, she immediately broke into a smile, her radiant beauty making even the sunlight seem dim.

"Kiana, this time we can finally be together forever."

As he spoke, the boy stretched out one hand, his lips curving into a gentle smile.

"Um!!"

Nodding vigorously, Kiana reached out and grasped the boy's hand without hesitation, her clear, watery eyes looking directly into his deep, dark pupils.

It was supposed to be a wedding for three, but when Kiana met the boy's eyes, she felt as if only the two of them remained in the world.

"This boy..."

Seeing that the two of them only had eyes for each other, Siegfried couldn't help but grit his teeth.

He's still here, and the two of them are already like this.

What if he's gone? Won't those two completely forget about him in the blink of an eye?

Thinking of this, Siegfried became even angrier.

Siegfried took several deep breaths and managed to suppress the surging indignation in his heart.

"Shihen, from today onwards, I'm officially handing Kiana and Mei over to you. If you ever upset them, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Siegfried placed the boy's and the two girls' hands together and said with a stern face.

Although he wasn't used to involving Raiden Ryoma's daughter, since Kiana had made a request of him, Siegfried would naturally do his best to play the role of the girl's father.

"Don't worry, Mr. Siegfried. I swear on my life that I will treat Kiana and Mei well."

The boy nodded slightly and answered in the same serious tone.

"And you, Kiana. You haven't forgotten the Kaslana family's motto, have you?"

His gaze shifted to his daughter, and Siegfried's expression grew even more serious.

Even though he knew it was just a dream, he still hoped to do his best.

After all, he didn't want the only wedding he could attend in the future to be one for Durandal and Walter White.

"Of course!"

Kiana smiled as she faced Siegfried's oppressive gaze.

"As a member of Kaslana..."

They exchanged a smile and the two Kaslanas, one big and one small, shouted in the same firm tone, "No matter the cost, I will protect the people I love most!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Kiana's pupils dilated suddenly, and she froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.

"Kiana?"

Noticing the girl's unusual behavior, Siegfried's face immediately showed deep concern.

"Yes, I clearly said that no matter the cost, I would protect Hen..."

Kiana couldn't help but put a hand to her forehead, shook her head and sighed, her beautiful face filled with remorse and fear.

On the real moon, the boy is fighting desperately with Kevin to buy them time.

But what about her?

It was just a dream, yet she became completely absorbed in it, forgetting all the boy's hard work and dedication.

What right does someone like her have to be with a young man?!

"Kiana, what are you talking about?"

Seeing the girl like this, Siegfried felt even more disgusted.

"I'm sorry, Dad, I have to leave here."

With a soft sigh, Kiana looked at the man with deep regret and reluctance in her eyes.

The moment she realized the truth of the dream, she also understood that Siegfried in front of her did not belong to this dream.

Considering the fact that Siegfried is still alive, it's not hard to guess the other party's true identity.

"Kiana, you..."

Siegfried, having also realized Kiana's true identity, was stunned.

He had always considered this world as a false dream, and never imagined that he would meet Kiana under such circumstances.

While feeling a surge of joy, Siegfried also carefully reflected on his words and actions in this dream world, and couldn't help but feel a bit of lingering fear.

Fortunately, my behavior in this world has been consistent with my image; otherwise, if something like what happened when I recognized Durandal were to happen again…

Even though more than half a year has passed, just thinking about that scene makes Siegfried want to bang his head on the ground and wish he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

"Yes, Dad, the real Hen needs me right now."

Unaware that Siegfried was experiencing some kind of elation after surviving a catastrophe, Kiana raised her head and said firmly.

"In that case, go ahead, Kiana! Although I can't help you much anymore, I will always wish you well!"

With a smile, Siegfried extended a fist toward the girl.

"Dad"

A smile immediately bloomed on her face, and Kiana's fist met the man's.

boom!

The fists collided with a dull thud, and their emotions seemed to be connected through that fist.

After a long separation, Kiana and Siegfried naturally had countless things they wanted to say.

At this moment, their eyes met, and everything seemed to remain unspoken.

"Hmph! Just you wait, you stinky old man! Once this is over, Hen and I will definitely rescue you together!"

With one hand on her hip, Kiana proudly puffed out her ample bosom, her pretty face radiating confidence.

"Oh! Then I'll be looking forward to it from now on!"

Seeing his daughter's confident demeanor, Siegfried couldn't help but laugh heartily.

Under each other's tender gaze, the father and daughter, who had rarely seen each other, along with the entire dream world, quickly turned into specks of light and vanished.

.........

In Mei's dream.

when--

In the not-so-spacious courtyard, two figures, one broad-shouldered and the other petite, were locked in fierce combat. The wooden swords in their hands clashed, producing a resounding clang no less powerful than the clash of metal.

Well, having been separated for a long time, Raiden Ryoma and Mei, both from sword-fighting families, naturally chose to communicate with each other using their swords.

With a serious expression, Raiden Ryoma swung his wooden sword like lightning at the girl before him, but all his attacks were easily blocked by her.

Despite having honed his swordsmanship for years at the World Serpent Base, Raiden Ryoma's swordsmanship was somewhat lacking compared to Mei, who possessed astonishing talent and had been tempered in various battles.

If Mei hadn't held back greatly because she was facing her father, Raiden Ryoma probably wouldn't have been able to withstand even three moves from the girl.

"That's enough for today, Mei. In the realm of swordsmanship, you are already far superior to me."

Suddenly, Raiden Ryoma stopped in his tracks. He looked at the cracked wooden sword in his hand and a smile of relief mixed with a hint of disappointment appeared on his face.

Although he was happy that his daughter could surpass him, he still felt a sense of regret in his heart.

"No, Father, there are still many things I can learn from you..."

Looking at the middle-aged man in front of her, whose figure seemed to have suddenly become more submissive, Mei quickly denied it.

Even though she was well aware of the huge gap in their strength, she still missed the days when she was a child and trained with the Thunder Dragon Horse as an apprentice, and wished she could extend those days a little longer.

"No need to be modest, Mei. I know my own limitations."

To this, Raiden Ryoma simply shook his head slightly, "And in this way, I can confidently hand over the name of Hokushin Itto-ryu to you."

Having built such a large company like ME from scratch, he's not the kind of person who can't accept defeat, much less someone who wouldn't dare admit his daughter's progress.

"Father……"

Upon hearing this, Mei seemed to realize something and was taken aback.

"You must have more important things to do than stay here, Mei?"

Speaking in a gentle tone, Raiden Ryoma looked at the girl with eyes full of expectation.

"..."

Meeting her father's concerned gaze, Mei simply gripped the wooden sword tightly in her hand, her eyes lowered as she looked at the ground in front of her.

During her swordsmanship exchange with Raiden Ryoma, she rediscovered her original passion for learning swordsmanship and realized the truth of the dream world.

Knowing that this might be her only chance to see her father, Mei was unwilling to end it all so easily.

At this moment, she finally understood the meaning of Naraku's words when she first stepped into Paradise.

On one hand, there is a warm and peaceful dream where any wish can be fulfilled; on the other hand, there is a cold reality full of unknowns where the slightest carelessness could lead to hell.

Caught between these two options, even she found it difficult to make a choice.

But... the image of the boy desperately holding Kevin back flashed through his mind.

Mei's wavering heart quickly tipped.

"I'm sorry, Father, but I still have things I must accomplish!"

She glanced at the boy beside her and said, her expression turning firm.

Arcs of electricity crackled around him, and the power of the Herrscher of Thunder was released without reservation, causing the once clear sky to be instantly covered with dark clouds, as if the whole world was about to collapse at any moment.

Compared to this dream devoid of any tragedy, reality still holds a greater place in the girl's heart.

Even if the real world isn't so wonderful, she still wants to reach that destination on her own.

On the other side, facing the might of the thunder, Raiden Ryoma finally realized just how vast the gap was between himself and his daughter.

This is the distance between mortals and gods, a distance more difficult to cross than the sky and the sea.

Unable to suppress the urge to breathe, the Thunder Dragon Horse could only stare wide-eyed, unable to utter a single word.

"Farewell, Father..."

Taking a deep breath, Mei condensed the lightning in her hand into a sharp blade and unleashed a destructive slash at the man in front of her, powerful enough to tear things apart.

Destroying this dream world in the most solemn way—that is Raiden Mei's resolve!

As for the consciousness of the Thunder Dragon Horse in front of us, it seems to come from outside the dream, which is undoubtedly a means for [Walter White] to manipulate her.

Her father, Raiden Ryoma, died four years ago!

Raiden Ryoma: "..."

No, if you want to leave, just leave. Why did you have to kill him?