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

As he spoke softly, a gentle smile crept onto Shihen's lips.

"Well……"

Looking at the gentle smile on the boy's face, even though he didn't say anything too harsh, Shigure Kira still felt a strange sense of resentment.

It was as if...the daughter of one's idol had been kidnapped by some blond guy.

"Um... what are you talking about, the Bishop of Destiny?"

Vita cautiously raised her hand slightly and asked tentatively.

Even though she had obtained a lot of information through her ability to read minds, she always felt that something had been deliberately hidden or omitted.

"Hmm... to use a term that Miss Vita can easily understand, she would be like a sage's agent, like Li Sushang."

Shihen thought for a moment and then answered.

"Huh? Shouldn't it be a sage?"

Li Sushang couldn't help but ask in confusion.

Although I don't have a deep understanding of the high position and power of the Bishop of Destiny, his status should be so high that only the sages of this world can be his equal.

"Because even if a person becomes a bishop, their strength will not change, nor will they gain any special powers."

Shihen explained with a smile.

"Oh, that seems to be the case too."

Li Sushang immediately nodded in deep agreement.

"I see..."

Upon hearing this, Vita couldn't help but smile.

If the boy is the kind of person who relies on strategy and intellect, then everything makes sense.

In this way, she only needs to consider temporarily deceiving the unsuspecting boy and finding a way to stall Kiana, who has mastered the spatial authority. Then the task assigned by So will be almost completed.

And after that... it was her private time.

Thinking of the plan she had been looking forward to for countless years, Vita couldn't help but feel a long-lost excitement.

But before this surge of emotion could even begin to spread, Vita forcibly suppressed it within her heart.

Even at this distance, it's impossible for her to easily read her mind. But she still needs to be careful, lest she miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"That's right. Now that I've stepped down from my bishopric, all I want is to spend some peaceful time with the people I love."

Seeing the smile on Vita's face, Shihen's expression softened even more.

"Ah!"

To this, the knowledgeable law-teller responded with a cold laugh without hesitation.

They were so decisive when they ran away before, but now that they can't escape, they just want to live a peaceful life?

"Well--"

Kiana's cheeks puffed up as well.

While it's not that I'm trying to refute the boy or anything, it's just that... this guy likes a lot of people.

The thought of having to share the boy's fate with so many others also stirred up resentment in her heart.

Kiana glanced instinctively at the boy's waist and hips, and immediately began to think about her fighting stance for tonight.

"I never expected that you, Shihen, would give up the position of Bishop of Destiny for Kiana. It seems I misunderstood you before."

She scratched her head, her satisfaction with the boy instantly reaching its peak, and then...

"Huh? Why is everyone looking at me like that?"

Noticing the strange looks directed at her, Shigure Kira couldn't help but look completely bewildered.

"It's nothing, Miss Qiluo, please eat more. Kiana went through a lot of trouble to catch this from the sea."

Without giving anyone else a chance to explain the truth, Shihen hurriedly spoke up.

"Oh... thank you, you really are a very nice person."

If Lady Cecilia were still alive, she would surely be very gratified.

Politely accepting the grilled fish, Shigure Kira's smile immediately brightened.

"Hmm, I think so..."

Shihen responded in a low voice.

Whether Cecilia was pleased or not, he didn't know, but Siegfried was always thinking of using the Judgment of Heavenly Fire to strike him down.

It's fortunate that the Heavenly Fire Judgment was completely destroyed in the final battle, otherwise he would have been living a blissful life of fire every three days and annihilation every five days.

PS: Squeak...

Chapter Thirty-Six: Vita's True Colors Revealed

The next day, atop the tower.

"So this is what the world bubble uses to glow. No wonder Salt Snow Holy City is always in daylight."

Looking at the huge block of salt floating on top of the tower, Kiana couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, her big blue eyes darting around as if she were plotting something.

"Alright, let's hurry up and solve the problem of the World Bubble. This thing definitely won't taste good."

He immediately saw through what the white fluffy ball was thinking, and rubbed the girl's head as he spoke.

"I... I never intended to try that piece of salt to see if it tasted good!"

Upon hearing this, Kiana immediately started yelling like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

"..."

Looking at the two people in front of him, whom Mistelin and the others unanimously believed could save the world, the Tower Sage was almost driven to madness.

Although she couldn't see through the depths of these people, light salt was a ritual tool used to communicate between the world bubbles on both sides of life and death. Treating such a thing as a condiment... was that the kind of thought a person who saves the world should have?

"call--"

Withdrawing her gaze from Xiang Guangyan, Kiana let out a soft breath, her eyes once again veiled in a faint golden light. At the same time, the authority of the Herrscher of the Void was activated, slowly bringing the entire Twin World Bubble under her control.

In an instant, the weather changed dramatically, and the sky over the entire Salt Snow Holy City began to shift between light and dark. The light of day and night constantly changed in the sky, as if the world itself had been reshaped.

boom!

Suddenly, a muffled thud was heard, and Kiana staggered back half a step. The sky over Salt Snow Holy City instantly darkened completely, and a huge, bird-like figure could be vaguely seen appearing and disappearing in the thick dark clouds.

"Kiana! Are you okay?"

He immediately reached out to support the girl's delicate body, and Shihen's face showed a perfectly timed expression of concern.

"Well……"

Seeing the worry on the boy's face, which showed no trace of acting, Kiana paused slightly, her consciousness returning to the late night of the previous day.

…………

"Goo-"

With a loud and intense insect chirping, a tuft of white ponytail that had been flying around finally fell down. Kiana's body went limp and powerless, her cherry-like mouth wide open, leaving her only able to gasp for breath.

Although she could sense that the boy still had the strength to fight again, she had truly done her best.

As expected, without Mei by her side, she really couldn't do anything...

Kiana buried her head deep in the boy's arms, and she felt an overwhelming longing for the days when she fought alongside her best friend.

"Alright, now that you're satisfied, let's get down to business."

Gently stroking the girl's fair hair in his arms, Shihen spoke in a tender tone.

Upon hearing this, Kiana's expression immediately changed:

"Huh? Do we... do we have to come again?"

At least... let me rest for a bit.

Or, I could use… Ouch!

A flick on the forehead interrupted the girl's reverie. Shi Hen's face showed a hint of helplessness as he said, "I'm talking about serious matters."

"Ok?"

Kiana blinked, puzzled.

Isn't creating new life their proper business? Theresa has asked her this several times already.

Moreover, you're still in an excited state right now!

Kiana's soft, delicate body was still held tightly by the boy, and she couldn't help but roll her eyes at him with a seductive air.

"..."

Looking at the adorable girl in his arms, Shihen couldn't help but take several deep breaths before barely suppressing the urge to go at it again. "I'm talking about serious matters related to saving the Salt Snow Holy City."

"Oh……"

Only then did she realize what was happening. Kiana's cheeks flushed red, and she buried her head deep in the boy's arms, never daring to look up again.

Ignoring the girl's shyness, Shihen thought for a moment and said softly, "If nothing unexpected happens, the operation to save Salt Snow Holy City tomorrow will likely encounter unexpected problems."

As he spoke, Shihen gently stroked the girl's soft, long hair, his tone involuntarily softening.

Although it wouldn't be a problem to keep Kiana in the dark as usual, since they were already in a very close relationship, he was willing to be more honest with the girl.

"What accident?"

Kiana asked in a low voice.

"That depends on what methods our strange god has."

Shihen smiled and said.

"An unfamiliar deity?"

Kiana blinked involuntarily, a look of confusion on her face.

Isn't this a joke on Vita?

"Alicia's older sister was captured by this god, and our main mission this time is to rescue her."

Shihen explained helplessly.

In his conversation with Vita, he didn't lie at all; it was all the absolute truth.

"So this is ah……"

Kiana's eyes flashed with understanding.

"In short, our operation tomorrow is unlikely to go smoothly."

Shihen said with certainty.

"Wouldn't the people living in this world be in great danger?"

Upon hearing this, Kiana's brows immediately furrowed.

"Don't forget who I am!"

Seeing the white fluffy ball's worried look, Shihen just smiled slightly, the curve of his lips full of confidence, "Besides, you should try to restrain yourself a bit tomorrow."

If we scare that guy away, things will get complicated.

"what?"

Kiana's mouth gaped open involuntarily, and a clear look of surprise appeared on her face.

"After all, that's a very cowardly god..."

Gently stroking the girl's long, snow-white hair, Shihen explained with a smile.

Regardless of the fact that Sa has been using proxies, even in the original timeline, if the opponent went all out, they could defeat Fu Hua and Gretchen.

Its sheer size is undeniable; even if it appears bloated compared to the Cocoon of the End, it could still easily overwhelm two fusion warriors.

However, after Fu Hua and Gretel defeated one of its tentacles, the opponent decisively chose to run away without even a thought of putting up a fight.