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

The thought that her once inseparable twin sister was gradually becoming estranged because of the boy immediately filled Seele with anger, and she wished she could teach the boy a lesson right now.

"Hehehe~~"

Sensing the resentment in her other self's gaze, Seele could only smile helplessly.

Even if Shihen's actions were somewhat of an overreaction, the one who cheated first and started the war was still [Xier]. She and the boy were simply acting in self-defense.

While trying to justify herself and the boy in her heart, Seele thought of all the unspeakable things that had happened between them during their hiding, and her cheeks immediately turned red.

Struggling to overcome the rising shyness in her chest, Seele caught a glimpse of two familiar silver Roman rolls out of the corner of her eye, and she was immediately stunned.

Bronya... Sister?

As the silver figure quickly disappeared into the kitchen area, Seele's gaze instantly became blank.

PS:（づωど）……

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Duck Attack, Seele's Moment of White Album

The orphanage, the kitchen.

Although this small area is always the busiest spot in the orphanage around mealtimes, its popularity today is the highest it has been in years.

All three pots in the kitchen were burning with large fires underneath, and ingredients such as chicken, duck, and fish were rolling and jumping in their respective pots according to their properties, releasing a strong and enticing aroma along with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic.

This is not a Siberian cooking method, but rather a product of the millennia-old wisdom of another great Eastern country, using fire to bring a unique warmth to this small orphanage in the north.

Despite controlling three pots simultaneously by himself, Shi Hen's face remained relaxed, showing no sign of panic.

Three pots were just the limit for this orphanage, but they were far from the limit for him.

While stirring the ingredients in the pot to ensure they were heated evenly, Shihen's gaze swept over the pile of beef and other ingredients that had already been cut into small pieces on the cutting board, a hint of contemplation flashing in his eyes.

Although he did not actually include the orphanage lunch in the agreement when he made the promise with Seele and the others.

But since he was in this place and had the time to do this, he naturally didn't mind helping the children in the orphanage improve their meals.

However, if the goal is to make this as perfect as possible, the existing kitchen equipment at the orphanage will be insufficient.

Just then, Shihen caught a glimpse of two familiar silver turbines rushing into the kitchen out of the corner of his eye. Then, a dreamlike blue light shone, the number of turbines decreased to one, and a delicate blue crown appeared on the girl's head at the same time.

"Bronya? What brings you here?"

Seeing Yaya suddenly appear and transform into the Herrscher of Truth without saying a word, Shihen subconsciously took a half step back.

Even if he was indeed capable of quickly subduing the girl, if Yaya really wanted him to see what it looked like when a star shattered because of Seele, he couldn't very well hang her up and beat her up again, could he?

"..."

Looking up at the boy who had transformed into the orphanage's culinary god, Bronya remained silent for a long time before suddenly stepping forward. "In Siberia, a banquet is incomplete without beetroot soup."

As soon as the girl finished speaking, a circle of blue light immediately lit up and spread out, instantly creating a futuristic-style pressure cooker in the kitchen.

The next second, without the slightest hesitation, Bronya stepped forward and began to prepare the remaining ingredients on the cutting board one by one.

"As expected, Bronya is always very reliable, no matter the situation."

Seeing the silver-haired girl's incredibly skillful cooking, Shihen's unease subsided somewhat, and a gentle, approachable smile appeared on his face.

"..."

Bronya glanced up at the boy's smiling face, a moment of distraction flashing in her eyes, but she quickly recovered, took a deep breath, and said, "Bronya has grown up!"

"Ok?"

Shihen blinked, puzzled.

Bronya has decided that she will never refer to herself as Bronya again.

The girl spoke with an unwavering and resolute tone.

After all... everyone around her has grown up and entered the adult world. If she were the only one still stuck in the past, she could only watch helplessly as everyone went further and further away, and she would be unable to do anything about it.

How could she possibly endure something like this?

"This, this is it."

His lips twitched slightly, and Shihen's expression stiffened a bit. "But in my opinion, Bronya is already a mature and strong Valkyrie."

Even without changing the form of address, this point will never change.

As he spoke softly, Shihen's gaze towards the girl softened further.

This is the truth.

Even though her appearance is as youthful as Theresa's, and her way of calling herself by her name seems rather childish, Bronya's reliability has always been comparable to Kiana and Mei.

The Herrscher of Truth form that the girl is now displaying is the best proof of this.

In terms of Herrscher powers, Bronya completely surpasses Wendy and others across the entire version, and can even squeeze into the first tier alongside Kiana and Mei.

"What about Xi'er?"

Unmoved by the boy's words, Bronya suddenly asked a question.

"Seele...Seele is also very excellent and outstanding."

Even if she seems a bit fragile, she becomes quite reliable once she gets strong.

Shihen tried to explain.

Was it like this last night too?

Bronya continued to ask, looking directly into the boy's eyes. The girl's gray eyes flashed with a sharp, captivating light, like that of a wolf king.

"..."

Shihen couldn't answer.

From a factual standpoint, this is indeed not wrong.

From her initial shyness, where she didn't even dare to open her eyes, to the gradual development of a tacit understanding between the two, Seele's transformation is truly captivating.

But with the duck right in front of him, he couldn't very well reply with "It's very moist," could he?

The other side will explode immediately.

"So, it really is because of Brock... or is it because I'm too young?"

Bronya looked down at herself, her entire body exposed from toes to thighs, and a deep sense of annoyance crossed her face.

Even though her age is similar to others, she's not even close to Peggy, who's practically on par with Mei, and now even Seele has far surpassed her.

Moreover, it surpasses him in every aspect, from height to breadth of mind.

If the competition continues, she'll only be able to sit at the same table as Theresa and Fu Hua.

Shihen: "Huh???"

Wait, why did we suddenly start comparing sizes?

“Back when we were still in the orphanage, Seele was the most important person to Bronya.”

As if to explain something, Bronya said softly, "The Bronya of the past was like a lone wolf walking in the snow, trusting no one and never being trusted by anyone."

But after being taken back to the orphanage by Cocolia's mother, it was Seele who gave Bronya her initial care, and gradually helped Bronya understand what family and friends meant.

"For Seele, Bronya, you must be just as important a person."

Shihen added with a smile, looking at the girl in front of him as if he were examining an exquisite work of art.

Although he has now joined the ranks of two... no, three girls, he has always greatly admired the deep friendship among the members of the Konkai Group.

"..."

Bronya glanced up at the boy, a strange light flashing in her eyes. She paused for a moment before continuing, "But then, Captain Hen, you appeared."

Right and wrong, the reasons for choosing to fight... you taught Bronya all of these.

"It's because Bronya herself is exceptionally talented."

Even if you weren't aware of it before, I believe that Bronya also deeply longed for love and peace.

Shihen said with a light laugh.

"But the one who truly made Bronya understand these things was Captain Hen."

Bronya said earnestly, her eyes unwavering, "Therefore, Bronya has always admired Captain Hen."

Bronya was very happy to hear that you had finally decided to be with Kiana and the others.

But... you attacked Seele.

With her eyelids slightly lowered, Bronya concealed most of her facial expression by looking down, and her voice was so calm that no emotion could be discerned.

"Because Seele is cute."

Of course, Shihen wouldn't say that it was all a misunderstanding. He replied firmly, "Xier is cute when she shows her vulnerable side, and she looks very beautiful when she tries to be strong. The smile on her face after she accomplishes something is as dazzling as a star."

He spoke slowly and deliberately, looking directly into Bronya's eyes without backing down.

As a player, if he has to use misunderstandings to cover up and explain his feelings, then what right does he have to take Seele away from Bronya?

"what about me?"

Finally raising her head, she asked softly, her usually steely gray eyes now glistening with tears, as if something had completely melted and softened.

Shihen: "???"

Does the shift from the woman's family member to her rival seem too abrupt?

"When Captain Hen decided to be with Kiana, I was really happy, really."

Bronya spoke softly, her face full of seriousness, "However, there's also a little bit of regret..."

As she spoke, a hint of bewilderment flashed in the girl's eyes.

As one of the few men her age who had left a deep mark on her life, she naturally harbored some unspeakable feelings towards the boy.

However, to call this feeling "love" would be a bit of a stretch.

Moreover, since the boy had shown excessive interest in Kiana from a very early age, and the white-furred ball of fur had responded with rather enthusiastic but clumsy enthusiasm, there was even less room for Bronya's feelings to develop.

Moreover, having always been accustomed to fighting alongside the boy as his companion, she didn't see the need to change that situation.

As time went on, the boy's voyage failed, and he remained on Earth, cultivating a vast fishpond. For the first time, Bronya felt a slight tremor in her heart.

Having never been one to express her emotions and having already missed the best opportunity to join the battle, the girl could only remain silent.

Until... Seele suddenly appeared and unleashed her ultimate skill.

As if struck hard by a giant hammer, Bronya realized that such a route existed.

Both because she didn't want to be separated from Seele, and also because of some thought that she herself had almost forgotten, Bronya chose to confront the boy directly.

At least, Bronya never wanted to experience that kind of pain again—the pain of Seele having sex with the boy while she could only secretly eavesdrop alone!

"Bronya?"

Upon hearing this, as if sensing the girl's long emotional journey, Shihen's expression also showed a hint of surprise.

Despite having formed close, intimate relationships with many girls, he has always been quite restrained when it comes to matters of the heart.

He would never overstep his bounds before the other party expressed any such intention.

That is why he had never considered Bronya and Seele as potential targets for expansion.

But now, Shihen has discovered that the reality seems to be quite different from what he thought.

"Am I not cute enough for Captain Hen?"

Looking directly into the boy's eyes, Bronya asked without any extra expression on her face, her tone as if stating a fact with a hint of indifference.

"No, no, Bronya too, of course..."

He hurriedly answered, but upon seeing the girl's clear, glass-like gray eyes, Shihen immediately stopped explaining, "Bronya, are you really sure? I'm a very greedy person, you know."

I'm not going to let go of anything I've already got.

Bronya already knew about that.

The girl answered calmly, her eyes as still as stagnant water, without the slightest ripple.

"In that case..."

He spoke softly, and in a few steps he was in front of the girl, his gaze fixed on her gray eyes without wavering.