Chapter 52: Damn It, He Actually Pulled It Off
Maple Spirit Moon Shadow Palace.
Roger had already identified the mastermind behind the Odos Blood Night and, naturally, needed to report it thoroughly to the Empress of Eternal Night.
The Empress of Eternal Night saw him and was somewhat surprised, “Hmm… you’re done already?”
Roger couldn’t help but feel a little smug, “Because I took a less-traveled path. It seemed arduous and difficult, but precisely because there were no obstacles, it was easier to achieve the results you desired.”
The Empress nodded, “But at this speed, it also shows your exceptional talent, Lord Roger.”
Roger humbly replied, “It’s just some insignificant minor talents.”
He then recounted the process and logic of solving the case, step by step.
After listening, the Empress greatly praised him, “Your ‘deductive method’ based on real-world traces is truly a novel way of thinking. I think we should promote it to all officials in the empire.”
Previously, when treating the wounded at the northern military camp, Roger’s diagnostic methods had saved a great many lives.
This time, he received the mission in the morning and by the afternoon had presented the Empress of Eternal Night with significant interim results in solving the Odos Blood Night case, which could be called a joyous surprise.
While the process of solving the case appeared flashy, the core idea was no different from his previous diagnostic methods.
It was simply a matter of respecting reality, identifying patterns, and categorizing supernatural powers as if they were ordinary physical laws.
This mode of thinking was indeed very useful in situations where magic was ineffective, and it happened to be a blind spot for many people in the empire.
Roger listened to the Empress’s words and exclaimed, “Your Majesty is wise. This is indeed something that can be widely promoted and applied.”
[Blood Mom is truly sharp this time, seeing that dialectical materialism is the real treasure? After all, this is the crystallization of wisdom developed by Earthlings, who have battled nature for thousands of years without magic!]
[In contrast, people in the empire generally believe that magic can do anything. Of course, magic can indeed do almost anything most of the time, so they’ve stopped thinking.]
[Perhaps it’s precisely because of this diligence in thinking and the ability to draw inferences from one instance to another that Blood Mom can stand out and become an absolute ruler?]
Roger realized that his previous understanding of the Empress of Eternal Night was superficial.
She was powerful and confident, but not self-willed.
On the contrary, her acceptance of new things was much faster than that of the city defense officers.
This was a clear case of those who are more excellent than you also working harder than you…
The Empress listened to Roger’s inner thoughts and found them both amusing and exasperating.
Was he praising her or subtly criticizing her?
She had always been clever, and even when she was lazy in the past, she was still the “perfect child” of others!
This was just her usual performance, nothing to be surprised about.
But what kind of strange world was Earth, a world without magic?
How difficult must life be for people in that world?
And from Roger’s words, it seemed that civilization had endured for thousands of years in such a perilous environment.
In that case, those Earthlings were truly extraordinary.
These “basic deductive methods” and “dialectical materialism” they developed sounded simple, but when applied in practice, they were indeed full of wonders.
Were Roger’s occasional strange ideas and brilliant insights a result of him drawing upon the knowledge of Earth’s civilization?
The Empress of Eternal Night was able to infer much from trifles. By understanding the difference between Roger’s thinking and her own, she had moved one step closer to the truth.
However, without the cultivation of relevant literary and film works, she would never have imagined something as outrageous as transmigration.
She might have been more familiar with concepts like the descent of angels or the possession of strong individuals by powerful beings.
But Roger’s inherent laziness, with no trace of pretense, how could he be an angel burdened with an important mission or a powerful being intent on regaining their strength?
Even if the gods wanted to send angels to the Eternal Night World, it would consume a great deal of Faith Power. They would not allow an angel to act so carelessly like Roger.
If a true angel descended and was lurking by the Empress’s side, they would undoubtedly offer all sorts of proactive suggestions to gain her trust. Once they became her reliance, they would betray her at a critical moment…
Therefore, Roger’s passive behavior, in the eyes of the Empress of Eternal Night, eliminated the possibility of him having ulterior motives.
She believed he had obtained some materials from Earth, absorbed the essence of its culture, but was a good-for-nothing who didn’t know how to use them properly!
This child had a limited perspective!
The Empress decided that she would not reveal the secret of hearing his thoughts until she had completely extracted all the knowledge of Earth’s civilization that Roger possessed.
If she were to exploit him, she would do it thoroughly!
The Empress of Eternal Night was determined to continue being the overseer who grasped the entire situation, closely monitoring Roger’s every thought and carrying out this “free acquisition” to the end.
However, at present, confronting the Church of the War Goddess was the most important matter.
The Empress asked Roger, “How will you proceed next?”
Roger replied, “I plan to use a ‘lure the snake out of its hole’ tactic, to make the believers of the War Goddess Church expose themselves. Once the true culprit is verified, the empire’s war machine can be mobilized.”
“What about the War High Priest Josda? Are there any leads?”
“That individual is extremely cunning and left no information about his appearance or race. Currently, we can only infer that he likely left the northern military camp around noon yesterday and entered the City of Mysteries. His whereabouts are currently unknown.”
The Empress of Eternal Night frowned. The feeling of being passively defensive was truly unbearable.
The enemy could complete their arrangements and leave freely, while they weren’t even sure if Josda was still within the city.
But after completing his arrangements, this High Priest didn’t leave under the cover of relaxed security. Instead, he went deeper into the City of Mysteries. Could he be playing another grand game?
However, there was no trace of this War High Priest making a move.
This meant his grand game had not yet come to fruition?
So, was he currently lurking somewhere in the City of Mysteries, waiting for an opportunity?
The Empress attempted to deduce this and even used divination spells for verification, but yielded no results.
Before, she could survey the entire map with magic. Now, being forcibly brought to “equality among all beings” by the gods made things incredibly difficult!
She could only pass the task back to Roger, “This person is extremely sinful. If you find any trace of him, kill him immediately without hesitation.”
Roger accepted, “Your command shall be obeyed. As long as he is still within the City of Mysteries, I will exchange my life for his if necessary to ensure he does not leave alive.”
[If I die once, I will be free. Punishing the mastermind of the Odos Blood Night will also be a fitting tribute to the fallen soldiers and commoners…]
The Empress of Eternal Night heard his inner thoughts and snorted smugly.
Now that she finally had a handle on him, would she let him off so easily?
No rush, she’d play with him.
Let the young man have his fun for a while, only to find out in the end that he couldn’t escape her grasp. That scene would surely be amusing!
The Empress waved for Roger to withdraw.
Then, she requested Madame Mosconi to notify Marguerite and the Minister of Military Affairs, among others, for a pre-war meeting.
Although she told Roger they would deploy troops only after apprehending a believer of the War Goddess and obtaining irrefutable evidence, the Empress of Eternal Night could no longer wait to personally lead the charge.
Since the founding of the empire, when had she suffered such humiliation, with a bloody incident occurring right under her nose?
She was the type of person who would directly confront the divine incarnation upon seeing the Divine Power of the God of Nature.
Even though she had acted rashly and initiated the wrong conflict, she had also considered the need to be more cautious and patiently await Roger’s confirmation of the true culprit behind the Odos Blood Night…
However, as the Empress considered the chain of logic Roger had presented, the more she felt it was reliable, with a 98% chance of success.
The remaining 2% was left to the River of Fate, which was full of infinite possibilities.
Since that was the case, it was only natural for her to make preparations for war, with the Orc King’s Tent, the War Goddess’s largest diocese, as the target.
The operational strategy also needed to be planned in advance so that once the target was confirmed, they could strike with full force.
The Empress of Eternal Night summoned a map of the entire Eternal Night Continent and drew a blood-red line between the City of Mysteries and the Orc King’s Tent…
Well, a direct thrust at the heart of the enemy would be a simple initial plan. If it didn’t work, she’d think of a second one.
After all, the Empress of Eternal Night had conquered seventeen countries and earned the title of an invincible War God. She had never had the opportunity to think of a second move.
It was quite absurd.
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Soon, a number of military ministers arrived.
It had only been a few hours since the cabinet meeting ended, and His Majesty had summoned them again. It was a bit strange.
However, they had nothing else to do at the moment.
Roger was handling the search and investigation, and the war targets had not yet been finalized. Preparation work had been done in the previous session, and they could only wait for news.
Being bored and restless, it was good that the Empress had called them back.
Perhaps with some discussion, they might even get invited to a banquet.
Roger felt that imperial banquets in the palace were mediocre, but for people from another world of the same era, the chefs in the Empress’s palace were top-tier.
Upon entering the Hall of Political Affairs and seeing the strategic map floating above the Empress’s table, Marguerite was the first to react:
“Could it be that the heretic Dio has already confirmed the true mastermind, and it’s actually the War Goddess behind it?”
The primary faith in the Orc King’s Tent was the War Goddess, and it was common knowledge across the continent that those barbarians with muscles for brains produced zealous fanatics.
The Empress of Eternal Night slowly nodded, “Yes, Lord Dio, through ‘deductive reasoning,’ has uncovered the true culprit from last night.”
Since there was plenty of time, she recounted Roger’s previous explanation to them.
She also wanted to test if this mode of thinking had any potential for widespread adoption.
Those who could join the Empress of Eternal Night’s cabinet and sit in the Hall of Political Affairs were not fools.
They all had brains, they just didn’t usually use them.
It was like in the days of landline phones, when everyone could memorize common phone numbers, and there were even TV shows where people competed to memorize numbers.
But after everyone got a mobile phone and stored hundreds of numbers in their contact list, how many people still memorized a large number of phone numbers?
The people of the empire were no different.
If they could use magic to instantly find the truth of a case, why would they need to think themselves?
It was only when they encountered the divine blockade this time, leaving all the mages helpless, that the superiority of Roger’s new mode of thinking became apparent.
So, as Roger engaged in his deductive reasoning, when everyone followed his train of thought, they realized it was indeed a good thing.
It was easy to learn but difficult to master. When used well, it could reveal many things that were usually overlooked.
In this instance, Roger had indeed solved the case in the shortest possible time using this method.
Otherwise, if it dragged on, even a massive city-wide search might yield nothing, and the believers might still escape justice under the protection of the gods, leaving it an unsolved case.
After listening, everyone agreed that the War Goddess Church was indeed behind the Odos Blood Night.
It also fit their usual style.
However, definitive proof was still needed, and it would only be considered the best justification for the empire to go to war once Lord Roger successfully captured a believer of the War Goddess, preferably the War High Priest Josda.
“When will Lord Brandu’s search for the believers of the War Goddess yield results?” the Minister of Military Affairs asked impatiently.
“The stage should be set. It depends on how loyal those believers are to the War Goddess.”
The Empress of Eternal Night recounted Roger’s ingenious plan, and her lips couldn’t help but curve into a smile.
She certainly felt it was a satisfying form of retribution.
It was both a way to lure the enemy out and a significant humiliation for the War Goddess.
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the cabinet ministers varied as images of the War Goddess having intimate contact with a boar flashed through their minds.
It was rather absurd, but also very effective.
“This time, we truly won’t need to search. Those fanatical believers will jump out on their own.”
“So, that kid wasn’t boasting. He thought of this plan during the cabinet meeting?”
“Damn it, Dio actually pulled it off!”
“This kind of madman who utilizes human hearts to the extreme… perhaps his arrogance has a reason.”
Honestly, while the cabinet ministers were loyal to the country, they couldn’t help but harbor a slight expectation of seeing Dio make a fool of himself.
After all, anyone who was openly challenged would harbor some resentment.
Moreover, who hadn’t been a genius youth/middle-aged man when they first joined the cabinet?
Yet, the reality before them was that Dio had not been boasting.
Not only had he identified the faction of the mastermind in the fastest possible time, but he had also successfully fulfilled his promise of not needing to search.
The blow to their pride came too quickly, like a merciless tornado. Several ministers, who were concerned with their reputation, wished they could disappear into a crack in the ground.
“Alright, everyone, there’s no need to dwell on what has already happened. What we need to do now is to think about how to capture the Orc King’s Tent as quickly as possible.”
The Empress of Eternal Night greatly appreciated the mixed emotions on her subjects’ faces.
She was also very proud and pleased.
My people are capable; yours are not!
Roger had been elevated to the cabinet by her alone. The better he performed and the more brilliant he was, the more it demonstrated the Empress’s wisdom in choosing her subordinates.
“As you command!”
The cabinet ministers dared not slack off. They put their minds to work and earnestly offered their strategies with all their might.
Previously, they had been united in their anger and resentment towards Roger after his self-exposure, preparing to present a united front to encourage him.
Subconsciously, they felt that such a reckless young man would not be able to handle the complex political situation of the empire.
He had merely written the historical records truthfully; how could he understand how to be a cabinet minister?
Yet, the very next day, with the Odos Blood Case, Roger was thrust into the front lines and completed a task that everyone had feared in just a few hours.
This was a solid proof of his ability; the guy was truly more than just audacious.
Now, Dio posed an even greater threat to them, transforming from a catfish into a great white shark.
They no longer thought about internal strife. Instead, they brought out their most secret techniques and presented their best selves to answer every question from the Empress.
The cabinet had become intensely competitive!
After all, there was an opening for the Minister of Finance, which attracted everyone’s attention.
That was a very high-ranking position within the cabinet, and they didn’t want the Empress to appoint Dio to it in the end.
With a historian at the lowest rank already causing such a stir, if Dio, that heretic, were appointed as the Minister of Finance with his reckless words and actions, wouldn’t he be lording over them?
In the Azurevine Empire’s cabinet, the order was: Right Chancellor, Left Chancellor, Secretary-General, Chief Magical Advisor, and then fifth was the Minister of Finance.
This was because financial matters were indeed of paramount importance to a nation.
If Roger performed outstandingly, he might be appointed to that position…
Would they, the older generation, lose all face?
Therefore, this cabinet meeting was more efficient than any before.
Everyone racked their brains and vied to take on challenging tasks that previously would have required multiple refusals, all to demonstrate their capabilities.
Marguerite, in particular, knew something others didn’t: Dio had initially proposed the plan to impersonate the Restoration Army.
This indicated that Dio also possessed great talent in military affairs!
Wasn’t this “lure the snake out of its hole” plan also a clever application of military strategy?
Other ministers were afraid of Dio snatching the position of Minister of Finance.
She, however, thought one step further: what if the Empress of Eternal Night, impressed by Dio, replaced her, the Left Chancellor?
In terms of devising wicked schemes, Dio was clearly more wicked than she was!
That kid was full of cunning ideas!
So, she also desperately put her little brain to work, showcasing the best performance of her life.
Ruler and subject worked together, quickly formulating a detailed operational plan to attack the Orc King’s Tent.
Feeling the “boost in morale,” the Empress of Eternal Night couldn’t help but feel proud.
Her mastery of imperial psychology was certainly worthy of high praise!
Currently, although the Azurevine Empire had suffered heavy losses in the Odos Blood Night, it was also a rare period of great opportunity since its founding.
Every cabinet minister was working diligently, the stubborn faction in the Parliament had been purged, and nobles and citizens alike were enthusiastic about the war. The people of the seventeen countries were turning their hearts towards the empire.
Her control over this empire had reached an unprecedented new peak.
Of course, there was also a very important point: her own strength had also reached a new peak.
With so many favorable conditions, even though the target was the War Goddess’s most core and cherished diocese, the Empress of Eternal Night, holding a grudge, wished to step forward and test their offensive power…
At this moment, layers of clouds piled up in the sky, with faint sounds of thunder.
The Empress of Eternal Night stood up, her eyes alight with excitement, “Is the War Goddess enraged? I want to see your impotent fury!”
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While the Empress of Eternal Night was busily commencing the pre-war meeting, Roger, back at the headquarters of the City Defense Army, was calmly preparing his “lure the snake out of its hole” plan.
His vision for the empire’s war was actually a series of interlocking strategies:
After obtaining irrefutable evidence of the War Goddess Church’s clandestine activities, release the news to create public opinion within the country;
At the same time, hire internet trolls to claim that the God of Nature was framing the War Goddess, making the Empress appear hesitant;
Then, based on several secret intelligence points he had obtained from the game’s plot, provoke the existing animosity between the Orcs and Elves.
At that point, even if these two countries didn’t directly go to war, they would undoubtedly enter a state of confrontation, each preoccupied with the other.
At this juncture, the Azurevine Empire would present evidence pointing to the God of Nature, and the voices calling for war against the Elven Empire would surge domestically. In reality, they would launch a surprise attack on the Orc King’s Tent while it was relaxed…
If it was ultimately confirmed that the God of Nature had inexplicably changed his ways, then the final step would be reversed.
Roger believed that with the release of this series of deceptions, the empire would have immense innate advantages, achieving his desired strategic objectives at the minimum cost.
However, because his thought process was too “normal” and he considered war to be a very solemn matter, he had not consulted with the Empress of Eternal Night in advance.
Naturally, he wouldn’t have imagined that in the palace, the Empress of Eternal Night had drawn a simple and crude straight line between the two countries.
In the game, the protagonist’s group was active, and morale was high. The Empress’s expedition occurred in the late imperial period, so thorough preparations and the selection of suitable opponents were necessary.
But now, the empire was like the rising sun, with high morale. The Empress and the citizens’ strength and spirit were different, so Roger was misled by the game.
Roger’s greatest wish now was to find the War High Priest Josda and then kill him.
He also deduced that Josda, after heading into the City of Mysteries earlier, must have had other objectives and likely had not left.
As long as that guy dared to show himself, Roger had a series of traps waiting for him.
In this regard, the “Yong Xue” faction, which had once controlled the protagonist’s group to serve the gods, held some strategic initiative in terms of intelligence.
Although the game’s plot would officially begin and reach its peak ten years later, the gods had started their strategic layout a long time ago.
At this moment, within the City of Mysteries, several strongholds previously utilized by the protagonist’s group already existed or were under construction and preparation.
Also, locations where believers frequented, their routes of action, and specific coordinates for exchanging information were all well known to Roger.
After all, he had served as the vanguard of the Tianming Army, carried out numerous underground activities in this City of Mysteries, and personally dismantled the mighty Azurevine Empire…
So, he was essentially an insider from the future. How significant was the threat he posed to the church?
At the headquarters of the City Defense Army, after Roger returned with the Empress of Eternal Night’s approval and commendation, everyone’s work enthusiasm instantly surged by 200%.
Their recognition of and loyalty to Roger also increased by 150%.
In the past, the City Defense Army was a black hole, doing all sorts of dirty and arduous work. Moreover, it was the kind of work that yielded no recognition when done well but was highly noticeable when done poorly, leading to being reprimanded by a bunch of officials in the City of Mysteries.
As for commendations, they always belonged to the expeditionary forces that achieved great deeds outside, expanding the empire’s territory.
Coupled with the previous head of the City Defense Guard’s mediocre ability and lack of ambition, everyone had endured several years of hardship.
Yet, just a few hours after Lord Dio arrived, he had already made significant progress in the Odos Blood Case.
A trip to the palace brought back the Empress’s commendation, and the City Defense Army would receive more funding in the future.
With such a leader, everyone willingly followed.
The Empress’s fans were the largest fan club in the entire empire.
Earning her recognition made all the hard work of the City Defense Army worthwhile.
Therefore, even Roger’s smallest command at this moment had unparalleled appeal to everyone in the City Defense Army.
They were not working with the mentality of “just doing it and letting him take the blame,” but fully utilizing their initiative to complete tasks as quickly as possible, awaiting the Empress’s next commendation.
The entire headquarters of the City Defense Army was so enthusiastic that it felt more like primary school students before a field trip than a workplace.
This atmosphere even made Roger almost feel inspired.
No, he had to remain idle. His mindset of slacking off at work could not be broken!
He took a deep breath to stabilize his emotions.
Although the Odos Blood Night had greatly impacted him, and he had been willing to put aside his desire to relax and do something for the empire during these days, he still hoped to maintain his emotional stability for his future leisurely life after escaping, unless absolutely necessary.
Even ruling the empire could be done while lounging!
Therefore, Roger earnestly exhmonished his subordinates in the City Defense Army, “Calm down, calm down. Work is work, but you must also take care of your health.”
“Remember to drink plenty of water. If you’ve been in the sun too long, you can apply for a rotation.”
“Sigh, that divine statue is too heavy. Get more people to help, and move it slowly!”
“Don’t rush, come and eat watermelon!”
Unlike other leaders who would whip their subordinates to work faster and claim the achievements for themselves, Roger was doing his best to help them maintain their pace and not overexert themselves for progress!
Those who have worked would likely understand that completing tasks a little ahead of schedule could earn them some downtime.
However, if they completed their work too far in advance, their leader would only assign them new tasks.
Work hours were limited, but the amount of work was infinite…
Exploitation was inevitable, and it would only intensify due to their excessive abilities.
Yet, his attempts to slow down their progress only earned him even greater recognition from the City Defense Army!
Most military officers in the empire were nobles. Even with a good education, their attitude towards commoners was not good.
Many were incompetent and only knew how to make things difficult for others, often berating their subordinates severely.
Corporal punishment of subordinates was also not uncommon in the empire.
After all, there had been no “freedom movements” here. Nobles naturally possessed all sorts of privileges.
Therefore, Dio appeared exceptionally gentle in comparison.
He always thought from the perspective of the most ordinary soldiers, focusing on their well-being rather than prioritizing task completion.
He was undoubtedly the best leader in the world, both capable and considerate!
Many female officers and subordinates in the City Defense Army gazed at Dio’s handsome figure with stars in their eyes.
In this vast City of Mysteries, he was a unique sight, a guiding light for everyone serving the Empress!
Encountering such a good leader, how could they not work hard to repay him? Should they watch him fail and be replaced by other useless officials?
We will not accept that!
Thus, the more Roger urged them to slow down, the more enthusiastic the City Defense Army, from officers to soldiers, became.
“Sir, the boars have arrived.”
“Sir, the divine statue has been brought.”
“Sir, the onlookers have been arranged.”
“Sir, the magical recording team is in position.”
“Sir, reporters from the ‘Long Live the Empress Daily’ are here.”
“Sir…”
One by one, reports came in, and all the commands Roger had issued were implemented in the shortest possible time.
Forget it, forget it!
Roger was helpless. He truly wasn’t playing a game of feigned reluctance!
He genuinely wanted everyone to take care of their bodies and not push themselves to the extreme!
But since the preparations were completed, he couldn’t force them to delay any longer.
“The hog-controlling team is ready to charge the divine statue. The plainclothes team will infiltrate the crowd to find the target. All other teams are to stand by and remain hidden, ensuring defense to prevent civilian casualties and the escape of believers after causing trouble!”
Roger’s commands were issued one after another, and the City Defense Army’s arrangements were flawless, creating a grand stage specifically for the believers of the War Goddess.
There was bound to be a trap, but as believers, could they choose to ignore it?
Everyone understood.
A wooden divine statue, over ten meters tall, was pushed into the most prosperous small square in the commercial district of the City of Mysteries.
It was a War Goddess statue recently seized by the border defense army from a small Orc tribe. The carving was not particularly exquisite.
However, with the full-face armor obscuring its features, only its physique revealed it to be a rather majestic goddess.
Its iconic long sword and shield gleamed golden, indicating the tribe’s faithful devotion, as they dared not skimp on resources.
But what was most important at this moment was the faint aura of Divine Power emanating from the statue, indicating it was a War Goddess statue blessed by a priest of the church.
Just as a mobile phone requires network access approval, praying to the gods is not as simple as chanting their names; a statue blessed by a legitimate priest is necessary for it to be effective.
Correspondingly, if any blasphemous acts were committed, the War Goddess could sense them and might even respond.
Although the empire formally ordered a ban on the preaching of the Seven Gods’ churches a month ago, the Empress had disliked the gods for a long time, and the City of Mysteries had been expelling churches even earlier.
The citizens had not seen a divine statue in a long time.
Now, with a statue suddenly erected in the bustling district, and with Roger’s pre-arranged provocateurs, it quickly attracted a large crowd of onlookers.
The human desire for excitement and novelty was deeply ingrained, whether on Earth or in another world.
Soon, the crowd parted, creating a path.
A group of rough-looking farmers drove dozens of boars to the War Goddess statue.
They were robust, imposing, with fierce eyes, and noticeably larger than ordinary pigs.
“Gods are all good-for-nothing! Go fuck its ass!”
The farmers pointed at the statue of the War Goddess and angrily cursed.
This most vulgar, yet most popular, empire vulgarity immediately resonated with the onlookers.
The ruins of the Odos Blood Night were still there. Even if they had not lost friends or family, the thought of a suicide bomber believer appearing at their doorstep would inevitably lead to hatred for believers and the gods.
“Fuck her! Fuck her ass! Charge, charge, charge!”
The surrounding crowd also got emotional, seeing the statue of the War Goddess made them increasingly angry.
The farmers waved their whips, urging the boars to charge at the statue.
Pigs, when butchered, were delicious, but when alive, they could be fierce.
Especially these boars, who had been well-exercised and well-fed daily, truly possessed some of their ancestral ferocity and tempered spirits.
They rushed forward en masse, forcefully knocking down the statue of the War Goddess.
Immediately, laughter erupted in the street, filling the air with a cheerful atmosphere.
The City Defense Army had truly pulled off a great stunt, deserving of reward!
The Goddess was “fucked” by pigs!
Under this raw display, the fear and deterrence previously caused by the believers’ attack inexplicably faded.
These so-called gods, what were they? They couldn’t even suppress pigs!
The believers desperately defended the god’s dignity, but the god couldn’t stand up!
The farmers’ commands continued.
Stimulated by alchemical potions and magic, the boars launched another form of charge at the War Goddess statue, one towards which they were extremely skilled.
Wild boar charge!
Super-fast, super-powerful wild boar charge!
The wooden statue of the War Goddess creaked and groaned continuously.
The Divine Power on the statue reacted, emitting currents of electricity to counter the boars, but they were all blocked by the mages equipped by the City Defense Army.
“Oh ho ho ho, that big spotted one is very clever, going straight for the goddess’s ass!”
“Don’t forget its nostrils, mouth, or eyes. I want to see the War Goddess covered in pigs!”
“Gods are a joke. When it comes to being awesome, it’s our Empress!”
A light shone from the War Goddess statue, ascending to the heavens. Immediately, clouds gathered in the sky, forming thick bolts of lightning that were accumulating.
The crowd suddenly panicked. Was this the wrath of God?
It was so terrifying!
From the direction of the palace, a magic circle suddenly lit up. The majestic figure of the Empress of Eternal Night appeared in mid-air, projecting her voice,
“My people, do not panic!”
The crowd immediately cheered, with excitement in their voices.
Was their Empress about to confront the power of God head-on?
“Long live the Empress!!!”
