The Goose and [White]'s Intentions (Continued)

Beside the large, round ice table that could seat more than ten people, there were only three high-backed chairs made of ice arranged in an equilateral triangle. The chairs, which were more than three meters high, were clearly engraved with the symbols of the World Serpent, Anti-Entropy, and Schicksal, like three flamboyant flags.

At this moment, a young man in a white robe was sitting on the chair symbolizing the World Serpent, looking languid and showing no signs of the imposing presence of a big boss.

"Those guys are so slow..."

Shi Hen tapped his finger on the round table and couldn't help but complain.

Moreover, he had clearly made the tower so spacious so that Otto and Cocolia could ride up in a flying vehicle.

As for the circular staircase around the tower... can a tower without stairs still be called a tower?

"Perhaps Lord Bai put too much pressure on them?"

Yae Sakura glanced at the Gray Serpent that was quietly waiting beside her, and knowing the reason perfectly well, smiled and carefully used a title that suited the boy's current image.

"To bring deeper fear to the world, that's a basic quality of a villain."

Shi Hen said earnestly.

If he can't inspire fear, then he's a complete failure as a villainous boss.

Moreover, the more terrifying and troublesome the villain [Welt White] is, the more it highlights the greatness and righteousness of the young [Shi Hen].

"But you haven't done anything wrong, have you?"

Yae Sakura found the boy's actions utterly incomprehensible.

Why would someone be so fixated on being a bad person... wait, wait, they're also being a good person at the same time.

Thinking of this, the Miko's expression became even more complicated.

"Don't you find this interesting, Miss Sakura?"

Without explaining the reason for the system, Shi Hen said with a smile.

In fact, this can hardly be considered a lie.

At least, he himself was very willing to do so.

Therefore, this wave is undoubtedly a two-way race.

A slight smile played on Shi Hen's lips beneath the mask. With a flick of his finger, a winged ice warhorse materialized before him. He said, "In any case, let's get them to speed things up."

As soon as the boy finished speaking, the warhorse flapped its wings and took off.

Although this warhorse is simply a creation of ice, it can still perform some simple movements and reactions under the influence of Honkai Energy.

I wonder what kind of Honkai Beasts factor Kevin's Trallok is a product of...

Thinking of Kevin's family who died tragically in a traffic accident, Shi Hen felt a little envious.

Whether it's strong or not doesn't matter, the main thing is to have class.

Even after spending over a thousand years in the dark room of the Quantum Sea, Kevin was still able to create such a huge Honkai Beasts, which really shows his status as the strongest warrior of the Previous Civilization.

Meanwhile, Shi Hen, who is also a strong candidate for the final boss, can only make ice blocks so far.

"Since you find it too slow, why not bring them all up?"

Yae Sakura asked in confusion.

There are five people in total from Schicksal and Anti-Entropy, and obviously one horse cannot bring them all up.

"Let them walk the path they chose."

Shi Hen said in a calm tone.

As the villainous boss, doesn't he have any pride?

Just then, a loud, crisp sound rang out:

Thud—

"This is..."

Sensing an undisguised and intense Honkai Energy rapidly approaching, Yae Sakura couldn't help but place her hand on the hilt of her Demon Blade.

"It seems our first guest is already impatient."

He straightened up slightly, Shi Hen voice filled with laughter.

"..."

Yae Sakura glanced at the boy with a hint of helplessness. She was certain that the other party must have done something to cause Durandal to arrive in this way.

Noticing the Miko's gaze, Shi Hen simply shrugged and patiently awaited Durandal's arrival.

Boom!

In less than a minute, a white figure suddenly shot into the sky from outside the tower, stirring up countless snowflakes before crashing down onto the top of the tower.

Glancing at the cracks that stretched for over ten meters across the ground, Shi Hen waved his hand to disperse the ice shards and dust. His gaze fell upon the golden-haired girl whose face had been revealed, and he said, "It's been a long time, Durandal."

You were wearing this armor when we first met, weren't you?

Since the Bright Knight: Excelsis was damaged in the last battle and is still under repair, Durandal is currently wearing the armor from her A-rank Valkyrie days.

Of course, it's definitely not the same outfit as three years ago.

Unlike a certain fairy whose edges have been smoothed out by the years, Durandal has grown into a true mature woman in the past few years and could no longer fit into the clothes she wore as a little girl.

Unmoved by Welt White's reminiscing, Durandal's gaze swept over Yae Sakura and Gray Serpent standing behind him, finally settling on the white-haired man sitting high in the armchair.

"Bai! What are you planning to do this time!?"

She Durandal and asked, her voice carrying the unyielding strength characteristic of a warrior.

"It's always like this, Durandal."

"Every time we meet, you keep asking about my intentions." Without offering any explanation to the girl, Shi Hen smiled, his hoarse voice conveying an air of complete control. "Instead of asking me what I want to do, you should think more about what you want to do yourself."

"..."

Durandal frowned and remained silent.

"Obey me and create a new world with me."

Your life isn't just about following Otto's lead.

Shi Hen persuaded in an extremely calm tone, as if the matter was already settled.

Or perhaps, he doesn't care what kind of answer the other party gives.

"Why me?"

Looking directly into the man's eyes, which were filled with a hazy white light, Durandal asked in a deep voice, her tone revealing neither joy nor anger, but only boundless composure and calmness.

Despite her appearance being that of a girl not yet twenty, Durandal has already forged the heart of a warrior.

Even though there were still some weaknesses and confusions, Durandal was able to remain unwavering when facing an opponent like Welt White.

"Durandal, don't you think we're alike?"

He leaned his body weight against the back of the chair, Shi Hen said leisurely.

What do you mean?

Durandal pressed for an answer.

Based on the available information, she and the other person do indeed have many similarities.

But her intuition told her that Welt White was definitely hiding something.

"From the moment I gained consciousness, I was given the destiny to save the world."

But it wasn't until much later that I realized it was all just a deception by others.

Shi Hen said seriously, his tone gradually becoming more resentful.

"This is not a lie, Bai."

Born as the shadow of the Lord, you are rightfully entitled to bear this responsibility.

Gray Serpent added, his hoarse voice carrying an air of supreme authority, as if he were the creator.

"But when I finally possessed the power to save the world, you didn't give me that opportunity!"

Turning his head to look at the Gray Serpent, Shi Hen became much brighter, and a terrifying aura, like that of a ferocious beast in a rage, surged out.

Undeterred by Welt White's imposing presence, Gray Serpent coldly declared, "A shadow is ultimately just a shadow."

Before that great one, your power is still insignificant.

"But now, I am the supreme ruler of the World Serpent!"

He roared, his Shi Hen flashing with white light. Suddenly, a long spear made of solidified ice rose from the ground and pierced through the Gray Serpent's body in an instant.

"You'll regret this, Bai!"

With his torso pierced by the spear and most of his body frozen into an ice sculpture, Gray Serpent still managed to finish speaking before the red light of his electronic prosthetic eye finally dimmed.

"White!"

Only then did she realize what was happening, Durandal immediately summoned the Black Abyss White Flower and held it in her hand.

Even though this dispute should be considered an internal conflict within the Serpent Organization, she still has no intention of standing idly by.

Clang!

But before she could intervene, a cherry blossom-colored figure flashed into view, and a crimson Demon Blade sword pressed down firmly on the white lance.

"For the Gray Serpent, this is not death."

He existed as a collective consciousness; what he has lost is merely one of his bodies.

Yae Sakura hurriedly explained.

"Hmm..."

Without immediately believing Yae Sakura's words, Durandal frowned and looked at the white-haired man still sitting in the chair.

"You want to save even those half-human, half-machine monsters? Do you think you're the savior of this planet?"

Shi Hen asked with a cold smile.

"I just want to do everything I can to the best of my ability."

Finally believing Yae Sakura's explanation, Durandal's Black Abyss White Flower turned into specks of light and dissipated.

"What a naive idea." Shi Hen sneered mercilessly. "Once you've witnessed true Honkai, you'll understand how ridiculous you are right now."

Without the courage to use the world as a bargaining chip, you can't even save one person, let alone save the world.

"What exactly do you know?"

She asked softly, Durandal brows furrowing deeply.

They keep saying they know nothing about the Honkai, but they never explain it clearly. She just wants to fight [Welt White] again.

Even if there's no chance of winning a battle against the opponent, it's still much better than pointless guessing.

She hates riddle people!

"You will understand everything in time, but not now."

Shaking his head slightly, Shi Hen said calmly.

"..." After staring at the man for a long time, Durandal sighed and changed the subject, "What about Mr. Siegfried and the others? They're still alive, right?"

"Durandal, is this all the intelligence-gathering skill you have?"

Hearing the girl's direct question, Shi Hen couldn't help but laugh. "Since you care so much about Siegfried's life or death, then give me a reason to keep him here."

"..." Upon hearing this, Durandal pondered for a long time before speaking, "Because he is also a member of Kaslana."

She remembered that Welt White had mentioned the word Kaslana before he left last time.

"Durandal, there's a limit to naivety."

Shi Hen slowly shook his head.

The villainous boss doesn't care about blood ties.

"Then why did you keep me here?"

Durandal countered with a question.

Despite having murderous intent towards Yae Sakura and Fu Hua, [Welt White] repeatedly toyed with her.