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

The canned food cried out as it freed its claws, the sound much shorter than before.

"Do you need money?"

Understanding the other party's thoughts in an instant, Shihen took out a silver coin and handed it to Guantou.

This was an extra benefit he gained from learning cooking from Sakura.

Some Honkai Beasts drop these silver coins after they die, but I don't know what the mechanism is.

So, Qianjie, who has been fighting monsters in Paradise for five thousand years, must have accumulated a lot of materials, right?

Reincarnated after death, becoming the strongest in Paradise using materials accumulated over a thousand years?

Hmm, why does he look like that short, wind-elemental immortal from the next film set?

His mind was filled with a jumble of thoughts again, so Shihen quickly shook his head to clear them away.

"Meow……"

The can took the silver coin and hid it in its body fur, then whispered and spat out an old hairpin from its mouth.

Is this a new shipment arriving?

Looking at the white flower-shaped hair clip, Shihen couldn't immediately tell who its original owner was.

There are too many suspects.

Moreover, this may not necessarily be something owned by Ying Jie himself.

If someone has a strong impression of something, it will naturally manifest in Paradise, just like this can of food.

After swallowing the old hair clip back, the canned cat put its two paws on Shihen's trouser legs and meowed, looking like a lazy cat begging for a hug.

This cat is beyond saving...

Shihen sighed, but still bent down and picked up the canned food.

Who can resist a cute little kitten?

"Where is your master, Pado?"

Shihen asked.

He decided to take the initiative.

"Meow…"

"Call out lazily," Canned Food snuggled closer to the boy.

Right now, it's just an ordinary cat and can't understand human speech.

Shi Hen: “…”

He felt he shouldn't have provoked the fat cat.

After looking around, Shihen found a nearby patch of grass and walked over.

He couldn't be bothered to carry a fat cat while traveling.

If you take a nap while basking in the sun, you might wake up to find a scantily clad kitten.

Thinking this, Shihen lay down on a slightly sloping grassy slope, hugging the can of food and gradually drifting off to sleep.

Yes, the sun in the Land of the Dead is quite comfortable, perfect for sleeping.

Looking up at the sun overhead at just the right angle, the canned food remained quiet and still, even its tail drooping obediently to the side.

As a cat that had lived in the Land of the Past for five thousand years, it naturally knew that this was a world with a severe lack of time concept, and the sun would not appear out of thin air.

So let's cherish this rare sunshine.

The stomach made a soft gurgling sound, and the can's eyes gradually closed.

When Nagato first awoke, and when Danghen opened his eyes again, what he saw was not the little catgirl he had expected.

Hmm, even flatter than he expected, he's a great sage.

Shihen glanced at the gray-haired girl in front of him and nodded almost imperceptibly.

“Visitors, the paradise of the afterlife is not a place where you can let your guard down.”

Upon seeing Shihen awaken, Hua spoke earnestly.

She had never seen a visitor so unguarded.

Normally, even though encounters with battles in Paradise are not very common, very few people would let their guard down.

Because every visitor should understand that the Pure Land of the Dead is never safe, especially when you decide to explore something.

Passing through the gaps in the memories of heroes, encountering any kind of enemy is not surprising.

"The security situation here is quite bad."

Shihen disliked the authentic place.

magnificent:"……"

Is this something that can be explained by public order?

"The Land of the Past is a space made up of memories. Although we did not intend to harm you, when you move around in the Land of the Past, the shadows that exist in the memories of the heroes will still spontaneously come to you."

Hua tried his best to explain.

He was also an honest man.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have protected the boy who seemed to have completely let his guard down.

According to some sages, it's not a pity if someone who acts without sufficient caution dies somewhere.

"Ok."

Shihen nodded.

He felt he should respect Hua's efforts.

magnificent:"……"

She felt that the other person didn't take her words seriously at all.

What's wrong with the visitors these days? Do they think of the Paradise of the Past as some kind of tourist attraction?

"My name is Hua, the twelfth among the heroes who chase fire, a warrior bearing the inscription of [Floating Life]."

Despite not understanding it, Hua still gave a proper introduction.

"My name is Hen, a senior executive of World Serpent, codename [White Dove]."

Shihen said succinctly.

He has introduced himself many times in the past few days.

"Hello, Hen, is there anything I can do to help you?"

Hua asked kindly.

Although the boy in front of her seemed to have no need for help, she was still a little worried about him, given that he was sleeping soundly in the Land of Rebirth.

She had been in the Land of the Dead for so long, and she had never seen such an outrageous visitor.

Even though she often erases her memories, she will always retain some impressions of things that are not common.

But after going through his fragmented memories, Hua realized that he should still be shocked by this matter.

Generally speaking, regression in the Land of Rebirth places can be a heavy burden for visitors, so they make the most of every minute and would never be so leisurely as to simply sleep there.

Because misjudging one's own capacity to withstand pressure and letting down one's guard often results in never being able to leave this paradise again.

To reiterate, the Pure Land of the Past is never an absolutely safe place.

Upon hearing Hua's words, Shi Hen's expression instantly became more serious, and he said, "I've heard that the Yingjie are all very powerful people, so..."

I hope to have a fair fight with you!

"A fair duel?" A hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, but Hua was an honest person after all, so after thinking for a moment, she slowly nodded, "I understand, I will give you my mark."

"Once you've fully mastered this power, then we'll have a real battle."

With the blessing of the imprinted power, the burden on visitors to Paradise will be much less.

"No, no, no, I wasn't referring to a fight."

Shihen quickly shook his head.

She seems like a good student and a literary girl, so why does Hua always seem to be thinking about fighting?

Shihen felt sorrow for this cruel era.

"Not a fight?"

Hua was also a little confused.

In this paradise of the afterlife, what else can you do besides fight?

Singing and dancing?

"You come with me."

With a sigh of regret, Shihen got up and walked towards the paradise. Guantou shook its body and immediately followed, its tail swishing behind it.

As a knowledgeable cat, it knew very well who the big shot was here.

Hua looked at the canned food and didn't understand why Pado's cat was here, but she still chose to follow the boy.

Protecting every visitor who steps into this paradise is her duty as a heroine.

He is a truly honest man.

"arrive."

Stopping in front of a house, Shihen paused slightly, a faint white light shone in his hand, and then he grasped the doorknob and pushed it open.

"No, what's inside is..."

Just as Hua was about to persuade the boy that the houses here were merely a collection of memories and had no real meaning, he was stunned when he saw the scene inside the houses.

What appeared before her was no longer an ordinary house, but... an arcade?

Damn it, how come there's an arcade in Paradise of the Past?

As a native of this paradise, she had no idea there was an arcade here!

Between him and me, who is truly the hero?

Seeing the boy's obvious familiarity with the arcade, Hua fell into deep suspicion.

"Come on, Hua." Standing in front of an arcade fighting game, Shihen skillfully entered the character selection screen and extended an invitation to the girl, "Let's wager your reputation as a hero and have a truly fair and just duel!"

magnificent:"……"

It's just a game, how did it suddenly escalate to the point of risking Yingjie's name?

Feeling a bit confused, Hua still obediently stood next to the boy.

When was the last time I came into contact with these things?

Listening to the exciting game sound effects, Hua couldn't help but wonder what was going on in his mind.

Although Yingjie's job is to guide visitors, it should be okay if he indulges himself occasionally... right?

Still harboring doubts, Hua subconsciously started moving the character.

She was willing to stake her reputation as a hero, and she absolutely could not lose this duel!

Chapter Fifty-Seven: The Significance of Paradise

"Aren't you going to explore Paradise?"

In the Paradise Hall, seeing the boy return to reality through the door, Eden couldn't help but ask in confusion.

The first time was just "afternoon tea," which was fine, but as she had more and more frequent contact with the boy, Eden couldn't find any indication that he had any intention of exploring the Paradise of the Past.

Each time she retraced her memories, the other person would either wander around somewhere or play with Sakura or Hana, and occasionally come to chat with her, without mentioning how to uncover the secrets of Paradise.

"I have been exploring this paradise of the past."