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

The idea of ​​granting the descendants of the three major families the freedom to choose their future sounds wonderful. However, for the older generation who hold power within the families, it is undoubtedly a rather provocative act that challenges their authority.

Let alone getting those people to give up their power, even Anna's current title of Saintess of Shaniat was earned by Siegfried directly charging into Shaniat territory and beating her with his fists and kicks.

Otherwise, even if Anna became a hero who saved the world, the Herrscher of Ice would still not be able to gain the approval of those old fogies in the Schariac family.

Of course, only Raiden Ryoma and Welt know how Siegfried would feel when he learned that Anna was also one of his two daughters' rivals.

The only thing Shihen knew was that Walter had disappeared from everyone's sight for a full half month during that time, which almost made Dr. Tesla want to call the police.

Although if this were to actually happen, Siegfried would most likely still be the one playing the role of a police officer.

"what?"

Startled by the boy's words, Anna took a while to snap out of her reverie. "It's alright, Kiana, Lady Durandal, and I will defeat all those enemies."

And besides, there's still Alliance Leader Shihen here.

With a smile, Anna couldn't help but hug the boy's arm.

Before the Coral Island incident, she always regarded destiny and the words of the Shaniat family as the highest law, and tried her best to meet the expectations of those important figures.

However, after meeting the boy, she realized that the laws she had always believed in were actually meaningless, and the goals she was desperately trying to achieve were just empty.

Even though she often talks about protecting the world, she never really knows what she is fighting for.

But after meeting the boy, everything that had confused her was resolved.

Like parched land suddenly receiving a refreshing rain, her once withered spirit was revitalized, and her life regained its meaning.

This is the reason why she can ignore all the harm that Walter White has caused her and still regard the boy as someone she admires and loves.

In front of the boy, let alone the title of "Walter White," even the title of Saintess of Shaniat that Siegfried had gone to great lengths to obtain for her, Anna could discard and throw it all away.

"Anna, you..."

Looking at the girl's bright smile so close to him, and feeling her two soft mounds pressed against him, Shihen couldn't help but smile helplessly, "If you don't finish eating soon, the ice cream will melt."

"what?"

Startled by what she heard, Anna noticed that the ice cream in her hand was already melting, and quickly opened her mouth wide and took a big bite.

Anna also noticed the ice cream cone in the boy's hand, which had only been partially eaten, and blinked, asking, "Doesn't Alliance Leader Shihen like ice cream?"

"Oh, you mean this... I just don't really like sweets."

Shihen smiled and explained.

"Huh? Then..."

Anna was somewhat bewildered when she thought about the boy's answer.

"But just seeing Miss Anna's smile is enough for me."

Shihen said with a smile.

"..."

In an instant, Anna understood the truth and truly felt the boy's deep affection. Her eyes flickered slightly, and then, as if making a firm decision, she leaned out and took a big bite of the boy's ice cream cone. "This ice cream from Alliance Leader Shihen seems to be sweeter~"

As Anna slowly chewed and swallowed, she spoke softly, a radiant smile suddenly blooming on her face, even more dazzling than spring flowers.

"No, there's actually something even sweeter."

Shihen simply shook his head, his gaze falling directly on the white cream that kept sliding down the corner of the girl's lips.

"Ok?"

Anna blinked involuntarily, and before she could voice the question that had been nagging at her, she saw the boy's face suddenly draw close, and then...

A strange, soft, and warm touch came from my lips.

click-

As if suddenly struck by the full force of a Herrscher of Thunder, Anna's eyes widened to their maximum size, and her body stiffened, unable to move for a long time.

PS: Gurgle...

Chapter Thirteen: The Night the Snow Lotus Blooms

Snap!

The lights went out, and the candlelight was lit.

As Anna looked at the boy across a small dining table, she couldn't help but feel a surge of nervousness.

Even though she was currently in the detached villa where she had lived for half a year, the girl felt like a guest in the house amidst the rosy atmosphere.

"Relax, Anna."

The boy's voice rang out, and the familiar address made Anna feel as if she had returned to the era of anti-entropy, where she only needed to trust the boy in front of her and follow his instructions.

With this thought in mind, the girl's somewhat frightened heart gradually calmed down a bit.

"Try the steak first and see if it suits your taste."

Seeing that the girl's emotions had stabilized somewhat, Shihen smiled and pointed to the dining table.

Before the main meal tonight, we always have some snacks first.

His gaze fell unabashedly on the girl's exquisitely beautiful face, and Shihen couldn't help but lick his lips, his heart filled with anticipation.

"Okay, okay..."

Still somewhat nervous, Anna skillfully cut small pieces from the generous steak in front of her, her mind replaying the events of the day.

Shopping, playing games... On her first date with the boy as lovers, although neither of them did anything exaggerated or shocking, Anna still felt an incredibly strong sense of happiness from the bottom of her heart.

After a day's journey, as if by unspoken agreement, the two of them turned towards the supermarket.

The ultimate result of this action is the candlelight dinner that is currently taking place in Anna's home.

Thinking about the significance behind her actions, Anna's cheeks immediately flushed red, and her hands trembled slightly. It took her a lot of effort to finally put a small piece of beef into her mouth.

"Hmm~ delicious!"

The rich aroma of meat, accompanied by the salt and pepper flavor, exploded in her mouth, and Anna's face immediately lit up with a bright smile. "Alliance Leader Shihen's cooking skills are still so amazing, comparable to professional chefs."

With a smile, Anna praised him, her beautiful blue eyes narrowing involuntarily.

There's an old Chinese saying: "The way to win the heart of someone you like is through their stomach."

Upon hearing the girl's heartfelt praise, Shihen simply smiled softly.

Although he relied mainly on his sincerity in his interactions with Kiana and others, his superb culinary skills were also a powerful means of bringing them closer.

"That statement makes a lot of sense."

Chewing on the tender, juicy beef, Anna smiled slightly and echoed, without considering whether what the boy said was truly "ancient Chinese language".

With the added benefit of the "lover's filter," Anna would seriously consider even if the boy hadn't completely fooled her, let alone if he said that she could get pregnant just by kissing.

"..."

Sensing that the girl's tension had greatly eased, Shihen's smile became more relaxed. "Speaking of which, Anna, have you thought about what you want to do in the future?"

Last time, Durandal mentioned that you were planning to leave the Valkyrie Squad?

Despite possessing immense power that is beyond the reach of ordinary people, this does not mean that Herrschers like Anna must always be on standby as combat units.

Among the group of girls, apart from Wendy, who returned to the Oceania branch to continue being a Valkyrie, and the Taixu Group, which has formed a tour group and could appear anywhere at any time, Mei has not long ago set off for St. Freya to become a glorious new teacher.

Bronya, who has always had a great interest in games, chose to retire from the game industry and join ETStudio in an attempt to enter the gaming industry.

In the foreseeable future, this former Ural Silver Wolf will most likely have to compete against his father-in-law to see who can develop a more popular game.

As for Seele, a girl who disliked fighting, she chose to go to Siberia to help the Siberian children who were still living in dire straits.

And naturally, the other [Seele] also chose to accompany her.

Finally, as the only person besides the Time Mark who possessed the authority of space, Kiana did not choose to stay in Schicksal to become Durandal's ally. Instead, she embarked on a new journey around the world to find and eliminate the remaining traces of the Honkai on Earth.

This is something only Kiana, the Herrscher of the Void, could accomplish, and it is also the girl's atonement in order to fulfill her identity as "Sirin".

Although no one dares to covet Kiana's power of the sky anymore, judging from the messages the girl sends him daily, Shihen has good reason to believe that she is after his body.

If he lingered any longer with the other girls, that white fluffy ball of fur would probably go from looking for the Honkai to hunting him.

In conclusion, even though the Honkai has disappeared, the stories of these girls will not end, and will continue to unfold in even more exciting chapters over time.

Thinking of the future full of infinite possibilities, Shihen couldn't help but feel a strong sense of anticipation, and his gaze towards Anna became even more tender.

These girls don't need to fight anything anymore; he will support Anna no matter what choice she makes.

"I……"

Meeting the boy's gentle gaze, Anna's mouth opened slightly, and her mind subconsciously turned to another legendary Schariac—Cecilia Schariac.

As the strongest Valkyrie of the previous generation, Cecilia's brilliance was in no way inferior to Durandal's in the present.

Even such a legendary figure, before the second Honkai Impact that marked the end of her life, faced a major crisis that forced her to interrupt her Valkyrie career—her partner became pregnant in 1998.

As Anna thought about it, her desire grew stronger.

What I really want to do is become...

"……Mother."

With her slightly oily lips trembling, Anna hesitated for a long time before finally uttering two words.

-

In an instant, the air suddenly became quiet.

"..."

Blinking, Shi Hen looked at the snow-haired girl in front of him, whose expression was so resolute that she seemed almost lost in thought, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.

Although she hadn't shown much of it before, did Anna really miss her mother this much?

However, this makes things a bit complicated.

Even though Anna wasn't qualified to join the main characters in the original timeline, her background was still that of an orphan.

Shihen tapped his fingers lightly on the dining table, thought for a moment, and then said, "If it's about bringing the dead back to life, I can't do that for now."

But if it's just about letting you see your aunt again..."

"No, no! That's not what I meant..."

Realizing belatedly what she had said, Anna hurriedly shook her head in denial, her voice growing softer and weaker.

Even though she wasn't completely devoid of affection for her parents, she had long accepted the fact that they had sacrificed themselves, and deep down she didn't have a strong desire to see them again, even if it meant giving up everything.

"It's okay, Anna. Everyone has regrets they want to make up for, and that's normal."

It's just searching for information about my aunt and uncle on the tree of imaginary numbers; it's not a difficult task for me.

Taking Anna's apparent refusal as a sign of consideration, Shihen smiled slightly and said.

If we were to reopen the timeline like Otto did, the cost would be enormous, and it wouldn't be very meaningful for people who only exist in their original world.

After all, no matter what that worldline becomes, it is just a distant dream for the people of the original world, and it is difficult for the two sides to interfere with each other to any extent.

However, if it is only a part of the information in the tree of imaginary numbers that is projected, it is still quite easy for Time Trace.

If we relax the conditions, this could even be considered a kind of resurrection.

However, even Otto had never believed in such methods, so Shihen naturally looked down on them as well.

Moreover, if the boundary between life and death could be easily broken, whether this would be a blessing or a defilement for life is something even Möbius couldn't say for sure.

Only when the barrier of death is strong enough can life and hope truly be cherished by everyone.

"Alliance Leader Time Trace..."

Sensing the determination in the boy's voice, Anna became even more embarrassed to tell the truth, and she collapsed.

With Kiana and others standing in front of her, she had to muster up a lot of courage even to express her feelings, let alone correct the boy's misunderstanding.

"Trust me, Anna."

Although it might seem a bit much for me to say this, now that we've become lovers, I will definitely take full responsibility for you.

Shihen glanced at the snow-haired girl, whose mood seemed inexplicably low, with some confusion, then smiled and said after a moment's thought.

As a playboy, even if he doesn't treat all these girls equally, at the very least... he still gives each of them the care and love that a lover should have.