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

“Ms. Cocolia, you agree with this too, right?” Shihen’s face showed a hint of joy at being recognized. “I have always hoped that I could be like Mr. Welt and protect everyone from the Honkai.”

Unfortunately, my strength is still too weak…

As he spoke, the boy's expression darkened.

"Even the Alliance Leader Walter cannot protect everyone."

Cocolia shook her head.

“But there’s an old Chinese saying: ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.’” Shi Hen’s face hardened again. “No matter how difficult something is, as long as you try your best, you will eventually be able to do it.”

"A very good belief."

Cocolia nodded appreciatively.

Regardless of what the young man achieves in the future, at least this idea is worthy of recognition.

She doesn't dislike people who are proactive and ambitious.

"Hehe~"

Touching his head, Shihen gave a shy smile.

“However, an individual’s strength is always insignificant.” Cocolia changed the subject. “At the appropriate time, you can certainly rely on the strength of others.”

“Yes, I know, just like mechs.” Shihen nodded. “The human body is too fragile. Only by relying on the power of Titans can we fight against the Honkai and protect more people.”

Here's a little tip for getting promoted: always keep talking about protecting the world.

“That’s right.” Cocolia nodded slightly. “However, that’s not what I wanted to tell you.”

"Who is Ms. Cocolia referring to?"

Shihen asked aloud.

"At times, the strength of companions is indispensable."

Cocolia said patiently and persuasively.

“I’ve worked with other mech pilots before, but…”

Shihen seemed somewhat embarrassed.

There was no way around it; he was destined to become Walter, and he had to demonstrate his extraordinary qualities.

“I do have a few suitable candidates,” Cocolia said softly, a gentle smile on her face. “Hen, would you be interested in mentoring a few newcomers for me?”

Chapter Seventy-Three: The Seventh Squad is Established

In the barbecue restaurant, looking at the three girls sitting in a row in front of him, Shi Hen rested his elbows on the table and his hands on his chin, and said, "Well then, you can introduce yourselves first."

"Bronya Zajcek."

The girl with gray spiral curls said expressionlessly.

“Seele, my name is Seele Vollerai.”

The girl with blue highlights in her black hair spoke timidly, her nervousness almost overflowing.

"Anne, you remember this, my name is Anne Mar!"

A girl with short, purplish-pink hair, who looked like a tomboy, shouted.

"..." Shihen was silent for a few seconds before explaining, "It's not just about the name. You should also tell me what you like, what you hate, and what kind of person you want to become in the future."

Take myself as an example. My name is Shihen, where Shi is my surname, so don't get it wrong.

I like simple things and hate complicated things. In the future, I hope to become a great person like Mr. Walter.

He seriously doubted Cocolia's level of education.

“Bronya likes Seele, and hates…” Bronya spoke first, then glanced at Xing beside her, “No, Bronya wants to be with Seele in the future.”

Seele blushed, but before she could say anything, Xing beside her shouted, "Bronya! What did that look mean?! Explain yourself!"

Bronya doesn't want to talk to idiots.

The gray-haired girl refused.

"Bronya! Who are you calling an idiot!?"

Xing became even angrier.

"..."

Bronya remained silent, her face expressionless.

"Alright, don't argue over such a small thing." Shihen couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. "You're teammates, you should get along well."

He felt that Cocolia's education level was really poor, didn't she know that early romantic relationships should be prevented?

These kids are only thirteen years old!

Besides, you two are both girls!

Oh, this is the world of anime, and Seele is Estonian? Never mind then.

"Huh? Why should I listen to you?!"

Hearing the boy's advice, Xing raised her eyebrows and retorted without any politeness.

"Because I'm your captain!"

Shihen delivered a swift chop to the girl's head.

He doesn't tolerate unruly children.

"You bastard!"

Her anger surged instantly, and Xing conjured a black rapier shaped like a pointer in the blink of an eye, wanting to teach this disrespectful boy a lesson.

But before that...

"I'm your captain, so my word is law, understand?"

A dinner knife was held against the girl's neck, Shihen said calmly.

Even with his current status, he shouldn't be unable to handle a little girl.

"..."

Xing glared angrily, her eyes wide open, but feeling the slight chill on her neck, she shut her mouth.

“Xing…” she cried out nervously, and Xi’er quickly begged for forgiveness, “Captain, Xing just couldn’t control her emotions, she didn’t mean any harm.”

Shihen glanced at the girl indifferently, unmoved: "If you can't control your emotions, just stay home. No one here will pay for your emotions."

Or are you planning to kill everyone in this shop?

Shihen gestured with his eyes to the other people in the store.

Because of their behavior, there was already a commotion in the restaurant, and the waiters at the counter were picking up their phones to call security.

"I'm sorry, I was disciplining my team members. I will take full responsibility for all the losses incurred at the store."

As he spoke, Shihen threw his military officer's ID card on the counter.

Anyway, I can get reimbursed by Cocolia afterwards.

“Yes, yes, Colonel.”

The waitress immediately became apprehensive after glancing at the officer's ID.

Even though this is the headquarters of Anti-Entropy, a colonel is still a big shot.

By the standards of destiny, Shihen is among the most elite of the A-rank Valkyries.

If we were to use someone familiar to everyone as an analogy, it would be Sister Himeko, an absolute ace in the branch.

"Now, can you speak properly?"

Shihen looked down at Xing with disdain.

"..."

She remained silent, but the pointer sword in the girl's hand dissipated on its own.

"Being able to condense Honkai energy into a weapon shows that you have quite a bit of talent." Shihen also put away his knife and looked at the girl, nodding gently. "However, talent is just talent."

If you cannot use this power correctly, it will only bring disaster to those around you.

Based solely on talent, Bronya and the other two are all capable of growing into S-class Valkyries in the future.

Of course, this refers to the level of Rita; Durandal is already worthy of being listed in its own tier.

Even so, this potential is already quite remarkable.

After all, there are only a handful of people in the entire Destiny who can achieve such talent.

And Cocolia... has gathered three under her command all by herself.

All I can say is that this orphanage has incredibly strong luck; it's practically a twilight street of modern civilization.

"..."

Xing stared wide-eyed at Shihen, but remained silent.

"Understand?"

Shihen raised an eyebrow.

“I understand.”

Xing answered reluctantly.

"Remember to add the words 'Captain' when you reply in the future." Shihen said calmly as he took the officer's ID from the waiter, then looked at Xier. "Now, continue with your self-introductions."

“Okay, Captain.” Seele said timidly, biting her lip as she looked at the gray-haired girl beside her. After a long while, she continued, “I… I also like Bronya, and in the future… I will be like Bronya.”

"With Seele?"

Shihen asked with a smile.

"Hmm..." Seele nodded gently, then realized something was wrong a few seconds later and quickly shook her head. "No, I meant Bronya and I were together... no, it was... it was me... sob..."

The girl's face turned bright red, and her mind was in complete chaos.

Seele is so much fun...

Seeing the girl's bewildered expression, Shihen nodded inwardly, then turned his gaze to Xing on Bronya's other side: "Finally, it's your turn."

Xing: "Why should I, this great one,..."

"Prepare your words carefully before you speak."

Shihen kindly reminded him.

“…” Xing glared at Shihen before speaking, “I don’t have the things you like.”

Ugh... I hate those two guys.

As for the future, I don't care about that kind of thing!

"apricot……"

Seele looked at her companion with a worried expression.

Bronya, on the other hand, remained calm, without any extra expression, and didn't even glance at Xing.

"Love turned to hate..." Shihen murmured, revealing the truth, "It seems you used to like them a lot."

"Nonsense! I would never like those two bastards!"

Xing immediately became anxious.

You can insult my strength, but you cannot insult my character.

She doesn't like those two guys being all lovey-dovey in front of her all the time...

Thinking of this, Xing's heart instantly collapsed.

Seele and Bronya, she was the one who arrived first, so why, why...

Shihen glanced at the pink-haired girl whose gaze had become vacant, and couldn't help but shake his head secretly.