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

Ultimately, it was the warmth given to her by the young man that enabled her to overcome obstacles and reach her current heights!

As she pondered this, Wendy glanced at the boy's profile out of the corner of her eye, her feelings growing increasingly complicated.

"Because the starry sky is there."

Unlike the girl beside him who thought too much, Shihen smiled slightly and replied.

Wendy: "Huh???"

"Think about it, if every star in the universe were a world, what would all those worlds look like?"

Sensing the girl's questioning gaze, Shihen smiled gently and explained, "Perhaps some worlds are boundless oceans, or perhaps the entire world is made up of floating islands, where everyone is born with the ability to fly. Or maybe there are no humans left in that world, and it is completely ruled by machines..."

As he casually tapped his finger across the starry sky, Shihen tried his best to depict a series of pictures that were completely different from those on Earth.

"How could such a world possibly exist? This is completely a fantasy story!"

Listening to the boy's increasingly outrageous tale, Wendy couldn't help but laugh and scold him playfully.

"Perhaps in the eyes of people in other worlds, our world is also a fantasy story."

Meeting the girl's reproachful gaze, Shihen simply chuckled softly.

At least for other worlds in the universe that are watched by numerous star gods, the Collapsed World is indeed a bizarre fantasy.

Despite being a primitive civilization unable to even leave its own planet, its technological development is ridiculously skewed.

Not only does it possess a longevity technology with negligible side effects and an equally impressive success rate, but it also has some knowledge of the Imaginary Tree and the Quantum Sea... For almost every world in the universe, this is absolutely an anomaly among anomalies.

Even considering only individual combat strength... after obtaining full access to the Cocoon of the End, Shihen was confident that he wouldn't be much weaker than a typical Commander.

However, there are differences between Commanders, and with all sorts of bizarre technological creations and alien races, it's only when he compares himself to the big shots on the stage that we can know what position he can occupy in the universe.

As he thought about it, a glint flashed in Shihen's eyes, and he looked forward to setting sail again ten years later.

"Yes, what you said makes sense..."

As if sensing the boy's feelings, Wendy smiled and softly echoed him, while one hand tightly gripped the boy's clothes.

At that moment, Wendy realized that she was powerless to stop the boy from leaving.

Even if the other party's last voyage failed, Shihen would still embark on that silver route to the depths of the starry sky without hesitation ten years later.

Moreover, the same thing can't happen a second time.

Realizing this, Wendy suddenly felt as if something was pressing heavily on her chest, making it increasingly difficult to breathe.

"Wendy!"

In her semi-dark state, the girl heard a shout, and then her lips were sealed by something soft.

"Well--"

Wendy's eyes snapped open, but she immediately sensed the boy's domineering presence. Her eyes gradually closed again, and she focused all her attention on giving the boy an awkward yet passionate response.

……

After a long while, their lips parted, and Wendy, her face flushed, began to breathe rapidly. Her body became weak and limp as she leaned against the boy's chest.

"I'm sorry, Hen, I..."

Looking up, Wendy's still somewhat hazy green eyes dimmed slightly.

Unlike Kiana and her two companions, who were able to resolutely catch up with the train back then, she still hasn't made up her mind to follow the boy.

Born and raised here, Wendy can't just abandon this planet.

Especially when the world still needs her.

Even though the Honkai has disappeared, the suffering it caused has not been completely healed, and the world still needs the existence of Schicksal and the Valkyries.

Naturally, she, who had always aspired to be a Valkyrie, couldn't just walk away.

Not to mention, she also left many wounds on this land when she was the Herrscher of Wind.

This is why, despite both Durandal and Theresa extending invitations and attempts to persuade her to stay, she still chose to return to the Oceania branch.

"Alright, let's not say these things at a time like this."

There is an old Chinese saying: "A moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold."

It would be such a pity if all that remains of tonight's memories were helplessness and sadness.

Shihen smiled and retorted, pressing his finger directly to the girl's lips.

Although he could somewhat understand Wendy's desire to stay on Earth from her choice, he wasn't in a real hurry.

If the last voyage had been successful, he would naturally have run off to the Milky Way without hesitation.

But the system has already given him ten years. If he still can't handle all of this, then it's somewhat of a failure.

Having temporarily transitioned from a behind-the-scenes boss to a sea king, he certainly wouldn't let any fish escape.

Moreover, he didn't want to see this already unreliable system shut down for maintenance under some random excuse.

If that's the case, he should consider developing his own interstellar travel technology.

"Hmm~"

She answered softly, feeling the heat emanating from the boy, and her already soft body became even weaker.

"..."

Noticing the changes in the girl, Shihen smiled slightly and asked, "How has work been lately? Has it gone smoothly?"

I recently visited St. Freya Academy; the headmistress kept talking about you.

As he spoke, Shihen hugged Wendy tighter, his eyes filled with deep concern as he looked at the girl.

The hero who saved the world gained great prestige, and from then on, everything went smoothly for him, and he lived a happy and eternal life... This is probably a story that can only exist in fairy tales.

Reality is not a fairy tale, and Wendy, as a member of the Saviors team, cannot live a happy life where all her wishes come true.

Even though she still possesses Herrscher-level power, the girl still faces various challenges and difficulties.

The most immediate concern is the interpersonal relationships within the Oceania branch.

Even after the reorganization, many Valkyries in the Oceania branch still remember the tragedy of the Fourth Honkai Impact and cannot be calm towards Wendy.

Even though the girl has proven her resolve and beliefs in countless battles afterward, the wounds in the hearts of these Valkyries will not heal suddenly.

Overcoming these people's prejudices against her is the hurdle Wendy must overcome.

“Teacher Theresa…”

Before she could answer the boy's question, Wendy trembled upon hearing the name, and her body grew increasingly hot.

Although the boy's topic was indeed very serious, the two of them were just too close at that moment.

Even though she had long been aware of her feelings for the boy, she had never been able to reveal them for various reasons, and she had never had much intimate behavior with him.

Let alone hugging like this, this is the first time we've even kissed.

Wendy's brain was overheating as if it were overloaded. It took her a while to calm herself down and manage to answer with a bit of strength, "It's okay, I can handle things at work."

In the months since she returned to the Oceania branch, she has certainly encountered many unpleasant things, but if she were truly afraid of them, she would not have chosen to return in the first place.

Not to mention her outstanding achievements in saving the world, even with her Herrscher-level power, she could easily secure a high position at Schicksal headquarters.

But the reason she declined Durandal's offer to stay was precisely because she wanted to make up for all the mistakes she had made before, wasn't it?

If she gives up because of a little setback, how can she face the boy again and stand shoulder to shoulder with people like Kiana?

"Yes, I believe you, Wendy."

No matter what challenges you face, I believe you will overcome them beautifully.

Instead of exposing the girl's bravado, Shihen smiled and said.

If the girl's job were truly going incredibly well, the other party wouldn't have ended up having a sandwich for dinner.

Of course, he didn't need to get involved.

As he said, he believed Wendy could handle it.

Along the way, even though he did interfere with the growth of these girls, they were by no means just pretty vases that could be broken at the slightest touch.

On the contrary, anyone who dares to underestimate them will inevitably pay a heavy price.

"Yes! Thank you, Hen."

Feeling the boy's support, Wendy smiled, her smile even brighter than the summer sky.

What in this world is more precious than the understanding and support of a loved one?

Upon hearing the boy's words, Wendy felt that all the grievances she had suffered these past few days were nothing, and she couldn't wait to throw herself back into her work.

"However, if you get tired, you can rest here anytime."

I will be there for you whenever and wherever you need me.

Looking directly into the girl's emerald-green eyes, Shi Hen spoke earnestly, word by word.

This is the truth.

Even if his physical body is temporarily unable to leave, he still has other ways to come to Wendy's side and offer the girl care and warmth.

This is the promise of a time management master!

"mark……"

Upon hearing this, Wendy's heart surged with love.

Without any intention of restraint, Wendy tilted her head back and kissed the boy.

"Um~"

As their lips met, Wendy felt as if a flame had suddenly ignited in her lower abdomen.

Unlike last time when she only touched the flames briefly, Wendy let the fire spread rapidly throughout her body, making her head spin.

When she came to her senses, what came into the girl's view was no longer a balcony or a starry sky, but a white ceiling that was all too familiar to her, and the soft touch of a Simmons mattress beneath her.

"Are you ready, Wendy?"

Looking at the green-haired girl in front of him, whose cheeks were flushed and whose breath was soft and sweet, Shihen asked softly for a final confirmation.

"I have another question..."

Her eyes were so glazed that the boy's face was almost unrecognizable, but Wendy still managed to compose herself and ask the question.

"Wendy, do you know how beautiful you look right now?"

As if he had already guessed the girl's thoughts, Shihen smiled gently and asked.

"Well……"

Wendy was taken aback, a look of disbelief on her face.

"A girl as cute and charming as you, anyone would definitely like you."

Therefore, I will never give up, no matter what!

As he gently traced his fingers along the girl's face, Shihen spoke in an extremely serious tone, his eyes revealing undisguised desire and possessiveness.

"I like you too, Hen!"

With no more doubts about her love for the boy, Wendy immediately hugged his head and kissed him again.

"Are you ready, Wendy?"

Taking advantage of the brief moment when their lips parted, Shihen asked the girl again.

"Hmm~"

She answered softly, though a hint of doubt crept into Wendy's mind.

Although she didn't have much experience with this kind of thing, she was still a Herrscher and had participated in countless battles, big and small. Could she really not even bear a little bit of pain?

Seeing the boy's joyful smile, Wendy secretly complained while also feeling deeply resentful.

Even if she can't achieve perfection, she will never be easily defeated!

A glint flashed in Wendy's eyes, and she secretly made up her mind.

But the next second, the girl realized how ridiculous her idea was.

In an instant, Wendy felt as if she were a fallen leaf caught in a storm, her mind unable to process any thoughts, her consciousness being torn into blankness by the storm.