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

Kiana's cheeks flushed instantly, and she quickly stomped her foot to calm herself down. "Be serious! No more nonsense!"

"puff……"

Looking at the adorable white fluffy ball, Shihen couldn't help but smile, only slightly softening his expression when the girl's gaze turned cold. "Kiana, do you know why birds can fly?"

"why?"

Kiana glanced at her and asked, her four-pointed star-shaped eyes revealing a clear purity that rejected the pollution of knowledge.

"..."

Looking at the white fur ball that was clearly being a little too honest, Shihen couldn't help but fall silent for a moment before continuing, "Of course, it's to take away the sun's light as well."

"you……"

Kiana finally realized something and was instantly stunned.

"Come on, Kiana, let's decide who owns this sun in battle. I assure you, this is truly the last time."

He spoke slowly and deliberately, his aura immediately bursting forth, his gaze fixed on a light blue screen that only he could see.

[Main Quest - Path of Destiny: You have become a member of a secret anti-Honkai organization. Hide behind the scenes and strive to become the final boss. (Current progress: 100%)]

Well, when he died as the final boss, his main quest was finally completed, and he also received the fifth blank core from the system.

Naturally, he chose the last of the Lawyer's powers for synchronization.

That is to say, it is the end.

At this point, all five of his blank cores had been colored: [Origin], [Virtual Flame], [Bound - Imaginary Divine Authority], [Erosion], and [End].

The spatial powers granted by [False Flame] allow him to traverse previously insurmountable barriers. The infinite possibilities bestowed by [Origin] and the pseudo-god authority attached to [Binding] give him the right to rebel against Kevin. And [Erosion]...

Out of the corner of his eye, Shihen glanced at the Cocoon of the End behind him, and a confident smile crept onto his lips.

Although the power of [Erosion] alone is meaningless to the Cocoon of the End, if its other abilities are added, then hacking the Cocoon of the End becomes a feasible task.

而且… … .

[You have triggered a new limited-time quest: Set sail on the moonlight.]

[Mission Introduction: After overcoming countless hardships, you and your companions have finally defeated the Honkai, earning the right to step onto a larger stage. But before that, you must first seize the radiance of the "Sun." (Currently obtained: 0/1 Cocoon of the End)]

[Mission Reward: Navigator's Certificate]

A new storm has arisen; how can someone remain stagnant here?

Moreover, even though the system didn't say what the consequences would be if the mission failed, just thinking about his previous actions, Shihen already knew what would happen to him if he stayed on Earth.

Furthermore, even setting aside the system missions, it's still a bit too much to make Kiana, a young girl in the prime of her life, waste decades on the moon because of the End Cocoon.

No?

Of course, there's no need to explain this part of the reason to this white fluffy creature.

He's playing a villain now.

"The Herr of the End?"

Unaware of the reason for all this, Kiana only sensed the aura of the end emanating from the boy, which was no different from her own, and couldn't help but show surprise on her face.

"Yes, we are all Herrschers of the End, so why did the Cocoon of the End choose only you? Kiana, don't you think this is very unfair?"

Shihen nodded slightly and asked with a smile.

Yes, after possessing the complete power of the End, he was no longer just someone who carried the power of the End, but had become a true Herrscher of the End, just like Kiana.

And this is the source of his confidence in seizing the Cocoon of the End.

"No, no, the choice of the Cocoon of the End is not just about power, but more importantly, about bearing the responsibility of moving the world forward."

Kiana hurriedly shook her head to explain.

"Kiana, do you think I'm not qualified to bear the weight of the world on my shoulders?"

Shihen chuckled and asked, his lips curving into an arrogant smile.

"Yes...no...anyway, I will not give you the Cocoon of the End!"

Kiana answered through gritted teeth, glaring fiercely at the boy in front of her.

Still believing that the other party's goal was to brainwash all of humanity, how could she back down at this crucial moment?

Therefore, even though Durandal and the others are no longer here, she must still protect the Cocoon of the End and defend the freedom and dignity of all mankind.

"That depends on whether you have the ability, Kiana."

With a light laugh, Shihen launched the first attack on Kiana.

"Well……"

Seeing this, Kiana showed a hint of pain on her face, but she still didn't hesitate to retaliate.

Bearing the name of the Herrscher of the End, she absolutely cannot lose this battle!

With a determined look in her eyes, Kiana met the boy's silver baseball bat with her sword of the end.

boom--

In an instant, in this special place where no one else could find it, the final showdown between the two Herrschers of the End began.

P.S.: I should be able to finish the main text by the day after tomorrow at the latest, that should be it... *cough*

Chapter 249 On this day, Mei finally learned everything.

Destiny, Floating Island.

Looking at the familiar blue sky and white clouds above, Durandal and the others all showed a sense of relief.

Although they had been away from Earth for less than half a day, the thought of everything that had happened during that time still gave them a sense of being in another world.

Especially for people like Mei who are close to the boy.

Whether it was the boy's betrayal and backstabbing or the opponent's defeat and death, both left Mei and the others with deep and irreparable wounds in their hearts.

Unless someone can come back to life and explain everything, only time can heal this trauma.

"Is it really all over...?"

Looking up at the azure sky above and feeling the gentle breeze brushing past her ears, Mei inexplicably recalled her first meeting with the boy from Paradise.

Imagine a dream world that exists in this world, so grand and realistic that it is almost indistinguishable from reality.

Everyone can find the fulfillment and happiness they desire within it, and live on forever, until the end, as long as the sun goes out.

So, would you be willing to live there?

If this beautiful dream is destined to shatter, you will lose everything you have: friends, family, loved ones, all the grass and trees, the gentle breeze... and yourself.

If you knew this predetermined ending from the very beginning of your journey, would you still have remained steadfast in your path?

When she first heard these questions, she was able to answer them without hesitation because she firmly believed that she could protect everything and create her own happy future.

But now... thinking of the sacred marks dream she had experienced, and of all the times she had spent with the boy, Mei felt only endless confusion.

If time could be reversed, and she could return to those days when she was still in St. Freya, would she really have the courage to shatter that dreamlike reality?

Mei kept asking herself the question, but she couldn't find an answer.

Or perhaps, her hesitation itself is an answer.

Tears silently streamed down Mei's face as she realized she had lost her boy forever.

The boy who loved sharing interesting things with her, who paid attention to her every little emotion, and who always gave her encouragement and support, will never come back to her.

"Mei, if you're sad, just cry it out. It'll make you feel better."

Noticing Mei's state, Seele quickly comforted her, her voice slightly choked with emotion, "If Captain Hen..."

As soon as she said it, Seele realized that the boy was the root cause of all this, and immediately shut up.

"Don't mention that bastard in front of me!"

As if on cue, Mei's expression instantly turned ferocious. "That traitor, that liar! I wish he were dead!"

If he dares to come back to life, I'll kill him again!

If he resurrects a hundred times, I'll kill him a hundred times, a thousand times!

She spoke in a fierce tone, but tears streamed down Mei's face uncontrollably.

why?

She should have felt immense hatred for the boy deep down, and now that her revenge has been achieved, she should feel extreme joy.

But why is there only deep sadness in her heart?

As she asked herself this question in her heart, Mei couldn't help but hate her own weakness even more.

"Mea Yi..."

Seeing Mei, who is usually so strong, in such a state of near collapse, Seele, who has the strongest empathy, couldn't help but feel sad, and her eyes also reddened.

Beside them, Wendy and Anna also lowered their heads as if they had lost their parents, while only the Knight Princess, who had vaguely sensed some signs of the truth, still retained some determination.

But being a woman of few words, Durandal didn't know how to persuade the others and could only stand there helplessly.

Swah——

Before the group could linger in this somber atmosphere for long, a hovercraft flew toward them at an incredible speed, disregarding traffic rules, and then came to an abrupt stop. A fiery figure gracefully stepped off the hovercraft with long, slender legs.

It was none other than Himeko Murata, a former Far East ace who had long since retired.

"Hey, our world-saving hero is finally back..."

Just as she was about to greet the group of girls, Himeko noticed the somber atmosphere and was immediately taken aback. "What's wrong with everyone? It's like someone has died."

By the way, where are Shihen and Kiana? Why haven't they come back?

As she spoke, Himeko glanced around, and her heart immediately sank.

Durandal tried to explain, "Himeko-senpai, actually..."

"Shihen is a liar! He's always been [Walter White], and he's fooled us all!"

Before the knight could finish speaking, Mei angrily cursed.

"Huh? No way?"

Upon hearing this, Himeko was completely dumbfounded.

She had always had a good impression of the boy, and she absolutely refused to believe that such a thing could happen.

"Major Himeko, it is indeed true."

In the final battle, Shihen revealed his ambitions to us, intending to brainwash all of humanity with the Holy Mark Project, and then…

As Fu Hua explained earnestly, she paused, then lowered her head, unwilling to reveal the boy's final fate.

"How could such a thing happen..."

Upon hearing this, Ji Zi's delicate body trembled, and she almost lost her balance.

She was almost universally believed to be a figurehead in the fight against the Honkai, but her true identity was actually a key figure in an opposing organization!?

Not to mention, the boy also simultaneously served as the Bishop of Destiny and the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance, practically holding all the power in the world.

Thinking of this, and then of Fu Hua's words about the boy's fate, Himeko suddenly sensed something strange.

"No, if this is true, how did you survive?"

Unable to contain her doubts, Himeko asked, her expression growing increasingly strange.

Given Welt White's consistent strength and the boy's cunning, she couldn't imagine that Mei and the others had any chance of winning.

"Of course, I survived by killing that traitor!"

That selfish and arrogant fellow also wants to take away our power and kill us all!

However, he ultimately underestimated Kiana's power as the Herrscher of the End, and he also underestimated the determination and will of all of us.

She gritted her teeth and said, her eyes practically spitting fire.

"It seems that you have indeed grown to a level that is beyond our imagination. Even Kevin and [Walter White]... Shihen are no match for you."

Himeko glanced at Mei and Bronya, who looked completely different from when she left, and sighed in a tone that was hard to tell whether it was sentimentality or disappointment.