Becoming a Behind-the-Scenes Boss in the Honkai World Chapter 9

While eating grapes and strolling through the city to aid digestion, Kiana suddenly asked as if she had just remembered.

Dimonlert was the name of the city they were currently in.

It wasn't peak tourist season, nor was Raymond a famous tourist city. She had hardly seen any other foreigners here.

"No, I'm just traveling here with my sister."

Shi Hen shook his head.

Raven had been handling the organization's assigned missions, so he had essentially been on vacation these past few days. He just wondered if World Serpent would reimburse his expenses.

"Traveling, huh..."

The girl's tone held a hint of envy.

"What about you, Kiana? You're German, right?"

Shi Hen asked in return.

Purely by bloodline, the three major families of Schicksal were considered German, as Vienna had been Schicksal's headquarters for over a thousand years.

"German? I don't know. I grew up in Siberia..."

Kiana said softly, her expression a little dejected.

During the time she lived with her dad, he rarely mentioned his past, and she had no memories before the age of eight.

They even had to move frequently, as if they were running from something.

It wasn't until much later, after Siegfried disappeared and she managed to escape that vast expanse of snowland on her own, that she learned the place was called Siberia.

But soon, before Shi Hen could offer comfort, the gloom on the girl's face vanished, and her bright blue eyes regained their vitality. "As for me, I guess I'm traveling too. I'm just saving up travel expenses for my next journey."

She had always traveled, followed the trail of the Honkai, and occasionally found a job when she ran out of money.

"Alone?"

Shi Hen asked.

"I'm very strong!"

Kiana held her head high and puffed out her chest.

"Miss Kiana is the strongest person I've ever met!"

Shi Hen praised her sincerely.

When Kiana began this journey of unknown destination, she was only twelve years old.

Now, two years later, her footprints had already covered more than half of Europe.

In a little while, Shi Hen estimated he would have to go to the Far East to find her.

Compared to a certain blonde, this girl was clearly more like a traveler.

"Hmph hmph! There are even more amazing things about me that you haven't seen!"

Spitting out a grape seed a good distance away, Kiana said with pride.

What was the point of just dealing with a few thugs? She could easily take down Honkai Beasts as tall as a building.

Of course, it wasn't convenient to demonstrate that, and it might scare people.

"I really hope I can see it someday."

Shi Hen said with a smile.

"Next time, next time if there's a chance."

Kiana waved her hand.

Honkai Beasts weren't that easy to encounter.

Moreover, she would rather the young man never encounter the Honkai in his life.

"Kiana, have you thought about where you're going next?"

Shi Hen asked.

"Next stop..." Kiana ate a grape, her expression thoughtful. "I should head east."

She had searched almost all of Europe and found no clues about her old man. The next step was to try her luck in the East.

She believed that as long as she kept following the trail of the Honkai, she would eventually reunite with that man.

Because that was the only connection she had with him.

"The East, that's very far..."

Shi Hen sighed.

It wasn't just the spatial distance, but more importantly, the cultural differences.

For a fourteen-year-old girl, these things wouldn't be easy to overcome.

"I'll get there eventually."

The girl smiled brightly, as if she would overcome any difficulty or obstacle ahead.

"Miss Kiana, you're truly amazing."

Shi Hen praised her again.

Although he had also been wandering for over half a year, traveling all the way from Schinese to Northern Europe, the hardships Kiana faced were still beyond Shi Hen's imagination.

That's because he was a cheater.

"Of course!"

The girl puffed out her chest proudly. The Kaslana family dictionary never contained the word "humility."

"When Miss Kiana visits Schinese, you can contact me through this email." Taking out paper and pen, Shi Hen quickly scribbled down a string of letters and handed it to the girl. "When that time comes, I'll definitely treat you to the best meal in Schinese."

Looking at the neat handwriting on the palm-sized paper, Kiana was stunned, her eyes involuntarily welling up.

She had always embarked on her journey alone, never knowing what awaited her ahead.

But at this moment, a friend from a distant place was inviting her, making a promise of meeting again in the future.

Never before had the girl felt such anticipation for a stop on her future journey.

"Haha~ Then I won't go easy on you, I'll order a huge table full of food!"

The girl threatened fiercely, tears welling up in the corners of her eyes.

"Okay, it's a deal then." The young man nodded gently, a hint of anticipation on his kind face. "When that time comes, you can tell me stories from your travels."

Like a fairytale, the two who met for the first time made a promise for the future.

Chapter 9: Legend from a Thousand Years Ago

"Yo, you're back? Aren't you going to play with your little girlfriend a bit longer?"

As soon as he returned to the hotel where they were staying, a familiar voice reached Shi Hen's ears.

Turning his head, he saw Raven sitting on the sofa in the suite's living room, her legs crossed. Her pure white bathrobe couldn't hide her mature, alluring figure. Her short gray hair, still damp, dripped a few water droplets onto her swan-like slender neck.

Without answering, Shi Hen simply looked silently into the mercenary's wine-red eyes.

Seeing the young man staring directly at her, Raven cleared her throat softly, shyly averted her gaze, and said, "I wasn't following you, it's just that this floor is too high."

They were staying in a luxury hotel with high floors and large floor-to-ceiling windows.

For ordinary people, it was impossible to see the street below through the windows, but... Raven was a sniper.

"We're just ordinary friends."

Shi Hen tried to explain.

He had many thoughts about Kiana, but none of them were of that nature.

"I understand, I understand." Raven nodded, looking as if she understood everything. "World Serpent doesn't interfere with the private relationships of its members."

As long as organizational secrets weren't leaked.

Pursing his lips, Shi Hen said faintly, "Kiana is only fourteen years old."

He truly couldn't understand what was going on in these people's minds.

In Schinese, being caught in an early relationship would result in parents being summoned by the school.

"Aren't you only fifteen yourself?"

Raven retorted, clearly not grasping the main point of Shi Hen's words.

Silently rolling his eyes, Shi Hen couldn't be bothered to argue with these people who had yellow thoughts in their heads.

"Any new progress on the mission?"

Taking a glass of water, Shi Hen sat down opposite Raven and asked curiously.

For the past few days, Raven had been leaving before dawn and often returned past midnight. This was the first time he had seen her back at the hotel so early.

"Ah, we're finally making some headway." Raven rubbed her shoulders, looking exhausted. "I've been dealing with those Mafia guys for the past few days, it's been so troublesome."

"Oh? Do you need my help?"

Shi Hen's interest was immediately piqued.

He really wanted to witness the style of the Sicilian Mafia.

"It's none of your business."

Raven refused outright.

She didn't want the young man to get involved with those people.

"I'm very strong."

Shi Hen didn't give up easily.

Although Raven now had the level of a Schicksal S-rank Valkyrie, S-rank Valkyries... everyone understood.

S-rank Valkyries were said to be able to fight Herrschers, but if the two truly clashed, S-rank Valkyries would fall faster than anyone could imagine.

Just like now, if Shi Hen were to use a serious punch on Raven, he would immediately be on his knees begging her not to die.

Of course, Durandal-level contestants were not included in this scope.

Watching the young man's insistent demeanor, Raven couldn't help but press her forehead and sigh, saying helplessly, "The Mafia in Sicily is part of the organization."

"Huh?"

Shi Hen was genuinely surprised.

Sicily was on the Mediterranean Sea, and Schicksal's floating island headquarters was in the sky above the Mediterranean. This was essentially the World Serpent setting up an outpost right at Schicksal's doorstep.

Although, in terms of straight-line distance, the North African desert where the World Serpent's headquarters was located wasn't too far from the floating island either.

"The current leader of the Mafia in Sicily is an executive of the organization, Orca," Raven continued, clearly enjoying the boy's surprise. "Orca provides intelligence and funding to the organization, while the organization offers technical and military support to the other party. They are in a cooperative relationship."

Strictly speaking, Orca's method of cooperation with the World Serpent was more akin to Anti-Entropy's executive system; the World Serpent didn't have excessive interference rights over them.

After all, the other party had joined with capital.

It was precisely because of this that dealing with Orca was so troublesome, with minor issues popping up from time to time.

Understanding this, Raven had set Shi Hen aside during her actions these past few days. She didn't want the young man to be tainted by the Mafia's filth.

Some of their methods of operation were so disgusting that even she felt like vomiting.

Hearing Raven's explanation, Shi Hen nodded. "So that's how it is."

Having only joined the World Serpent a few days ago, a newcomer like him naturally wouldn't have access to the organization's executive data.

"Alright, I'm going to get some sleep. I'm exhausted these past few days." Waving her hand, Raven got up and walked towards her bedroom. "You'd better rest too. We'll set off exactly at midnight tonight."

"To do what?"

Shi Hen asked.

"Your sister here is taking you to find treasure."

Raven turned back with a smile, her expression confident and wildly charming.