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Chapter 138 You guys have really made my life miserable!

"Who is the Sorcerer Supreme?" Wanda asked curiously.

"He's just a not-so-serious old man named Bitden."

Du Mu originally wanted to say "old bald man," but considering the unfathomable strength of the Ancient One, he ultimately changed his mind.

After all, the other party is a NPC at the level of a big boss, and we can't afford to offend them for the time being.

He looked at the other nobles and the puppet king, the runes on his mask twisting and writhing, his eyes emitting a blinding white light.

"It's your turn."

The nobles were terrified, and the puppet king collapsed beside his throne. His jeweled crown rolled to Du Mu's feet with a crisp sound.

"We're willing to give up everything! We just beg you to spare our lives!"

The nobles knelt and begged for mercy, their voices trembling with extreme fear.

Faced with the inhuman Du Mu, they couldn't muster even a shred of courage to resist.

Of course, even if they resisted, it would be in vain.

Du Mu was too lazy to waste his energy on these background NPCs, so he signaled Wanda to use chaos magic to control their will. As the crimson energy flowed, the nobles' terrified eyes instantly became empty and lifeless, and they knelt on the spot like puppets.

"What should we do with them next?" Wanda asked.

“Squeeze out the remaining value from them, and then hand them over to the people of Sokovia for judgment.”

As Du Mu spoke, he bent down to pick up the jewel-encrusted crown at his feet and slowly walked towards the spacious balcony.

Below the castle, countless Sokovians were craning their necks in anticipation, their eyes filled with a mixture of expectation and unease.

Du Mu raised the crown high in his hands, and his voice, amplified by magic, resounded to every corner.

"The old era of oppression of the people has come to an end!"

"From this day forward, there will be no more exploitation, no more oppressive policies!"

"The new Sokovia is officially born today!"

As he finished speaking, a moment of silence fell below the castle.

Immediately, the pent-up emotions erupted like a volcano, and deafening cheers resounded through the sky!
At first, there were scattered shouts and cries.

But soon, millions of voices spontaneously converged into a unified cry.

"Doom God!"

"Doom God!"

"Doom God!"

The calls grew louder and louder, echoing like thunder over the castle.

Every Sokovian's eyes burned with fervent worship and gratitude; tears streamed down their faces as they stretched out their hands toward the figure on the balcony.

In their hearts, Du Mu was the sun that illuminated Sokovia, saving everyone from endless darkness and the abyss of despair.

The kindness of God Doom is never enough!
Sokovian: \o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/
Wanda stood behind Du Mu, her eyes filled with reverence.

This man before them had so easily rewritten Sokovia's fate, overthrown the corrupt regime, and given the people of this land a new lease on life.

This is a feat that no one has been able to achieve since the founding of Sokovia!

Despite Wanda's immense power of chaos magic, she remains an ordinary person at heart, just like countless other Sokovian people, who regard Dumu as the savior of Sokovia, a god-like being.

Just as everyone was getting excited, the system's voice rang out.

The mission 'Let's burn this country to ashes' has been completed.

[Rewards are being processed]

[Rewards are as follows: 15000 experience points, 5 free attribute points, +10 Sokovian affinity, 'Diamond Pickaxe' equipment, 'Bush Grass' item, 'Pea Shooter' item, 'Los Santos Tree' item]

[Equipment: Diamond Hoe (When used on grass or soil, it can transform it into arable land suitable for planting. Simply sow seeds and water it, and crops will definitely grow after a certain period of time)]

[Item: Bushes and bushes (You won't be seen hiding inside. According to statistics, there's a chance that a Garen spinning around will spawn in each bush, and there's also a chance that a mouse playing cards will spawn.)]

[Item: Pea Shooter (excels at fighting zombies, edible)]

[Item: The Tree of Los Santos (This seemingly ordinary tree from Los Santos cannot be moved even by a tank traveling at full speed)]

Wow, this time the rewards are all related to plants.

Du Mu was already used to the game's reward system, so he wasn't surprised by anything that came up randomly.

The diamond hoe, as its name suggests, is clearly from the same series as the diamond pickaxe.

The only difference is the effect: one digs the ground while the other sows it. With this, you can produce a continuous supply of food in just a little time, making it the dream equipment for farming players.

Unfortunately, Du Mu was a combat-oriented player and not very interested in farming. In his opinion, the diamond hoe was far less practical than the diamond pickaxe.

As for bushes and grass, they are frequent features in various games.

When he used to play shooting games, he often ambushed people by hiding in the bushes. In virtual games where eyesight is not required, as long as he hides in the bushes, it is generally difficult for the enemy to find his presence. Then he can turn into a phantom tank and catch his opponents off guard.

The Peashooter is good at killing zombies, but I don't know how effective it is at killing humans.

What interests him most is "the trees of Los Santos".

This is the toughest structure in Los Santos. It knocked down countless telephone poles but couldn't even knock down a single tree, earning it the title of Los Santos's strongest defense.

Taking advantage of the people's celebration, Du Mu casually allocated the newly acquired free attribute points.

Following his consistent pursuit of ultimate power, he allocated 2 points to strength and 1 point to each of the other attributes.

[Attributes: Strength 92, Agility 46, Constitution 56, Spirit 36]

very good!

We're one step closer to breaking 100 strength!
The following day, a highly anticipated public trial was held in the central square.

Several former nobles and puppet kings were escorted to the throne, their hair disheveled and clothes in disarray, their former prestige completely gone.

Hydra's intelligence agencies demonstrated astonishing efficiency, and the evidence they collected and organized piled up like mountains.

From extortion to disregard for human life, from human trafficking to collusion with foreign enemies, every crime is supported by solid evidence. These incriminating documents, if stacked up, would be even thicker than the Bible.

As Zemo, temporarily acting as judge, read out the charges one by one, the eyes of the Sokovian people below the stage burned with fury.

Someone started throwing rotten vegetable leaves and rotten eggs at the people on the stage.

Soon, more people joined the movement.

Since most people hadn't prepared in advance, they picked up anything they could find and threw it onto the stage: stones, broken shoes, smelly socks, bouncing eggs.
Du Mu: "???"

It seems like there's something strange mixed in with it.

After the crowd had finished throwing away the props, Zemo slowly began to pronounce the verdict.

There's nothing more to say, just the death penalty!
Under Wanda's control of chaotic magic, these nobles and puppet kings had already confessed everything and had lost their purpose. The sound of the execution gun echoing across the square symbolized the complete end of the old era.

"The King is dead! Long live God Doom!"

Zemo reacted extremely quickly, raising his arms and shouting even before the echoes of the gunshot had completely faded.

What a bastard!
The long-haired man, disdainful, immediately shouted in a higher-pitched voice, full of passion: "The King is dead! Long live God Doom!"

This cry was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing thousands of waves.

The people in the square raised their arms and shouted.

"The King is dead! Long live God Doom!"

"The King is dead! Long live God Doom!"

Amidst the deafening cheers, Zemo knelt on one knee, placed his right hand on his chest, and said to Dumu, "Sokovia cannot be without a master for a single day. Great God Dumu, only under your guidance can Sokovia achieve true prosperity and strength!"

This call was immediately echoed by everyone.

"May God Doom be crowned king!"

The crowd knelt down, countless eyes fixed eagerly on Du Mu, shouting in unison.

Caught up in the atmosphere, Wanda didn't think twice and knelt down on one knee as well, emphasizing the importance of participation.

But Pietro, as the older brother, did not kneel down. Although he sincerely acknowledged the changes Du Mu had brought to Sokovia, unlike other Sokovians, he did not have such a strong attachment to Du Mu, nor did he believe in the so-called divine pronouncements.

He glanced at Max, who was also kneeling beside him, and raised an eyebrow, saying, "Max, aren't you an American? Why are you kneeling down too?"

Max said quietly, "Du Mu said he would give out $200,000 as a reward to outstanding superhumans."

Pietro was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then knelt down with lightning speed the next second, shouting at the top of his lungs, "Crown the god Doom as king! You are the one everyone wants! The chosen one!!"

Max: _

As expected of a man with super speed, the speed at which he changed his expression and knelt down was truly astonishing.

Faced with the overwhelming petition, Du Mu looked troubled and gently raised his hand to signal the crowd to be quiet.

“I understand your intentions, but I have never coveted power and position. Besides, what merit do I, Doum, have to presume to occupy such a high position?”

Zemo earnestly persuaded, "Why should God Doom refuse! Sokovia is in dire need of rebuilding and needs a wise ruler like you to lead the country. Without your presence, this newly reborn nation may fall into turmoil again!"

Wow, this game's translation function is really smart. It perfectly matches what Du Mu said. If you didn't know better, you'd think you'd stumbled into some ancient Eastern film set.

Zemo continued, "Throughout Sokovia's history, no ruler has ever been as beloved by the people as you. This is not just about power, but also about responsibility!"

He's definitely a cultured person; his speaking skills are truly exceptional.

The long-haired man was dumbfounded.

He opened his mouth, as if to say something in agreement.

After struggling for a long time, I couldn't come up with a single decent sentence, and in the end, I could only say one.

"Commander Zemo is right!"

In the end, Zemo emerged victorious in this battle of lackeys.

After declining a few times, Du Mu finally sighed, his tone tinged with helplessness: "Alas, you have really put me in a difficult position. Since you insist on this, for the sake of Sokovia's stability and prosperity, I have no choice but to reluctantly accept this heavy responsibility."

Upon hearing this, Zemo immediately shouted, "Welcome to the coronation of God Doom! May your rule bring eternal glory to Sokovia!"

"Doom God!"

"Doom God!"

The cheers from the audience resounded throughout the heavens and earth.

Amidst this uproar, no one raised any objections.

Having endured too much war and oppression, the people of Sokovia yearn more than anyone for a strong leader, a wise ruler who can lead them out of their predicament.

Du Mu was exactly what the people wanted!
Amidst the support and gaze of countless people, Du Mu was crowned king, becoming the new king of Sokovia.

At the same time, a system notification sounded in his mind.

[Congratulations to the player for unlocking the achievement: Ruler of a Nation (Obtaining this title will grant the player various attribute bonuses within their territory, a slight increase in the attributes of their citizens, a permanent increase in favorability by 20, and a slight increase in the territory's resource production speed)]

"Permanently increase favorability?"

Du Mu's eyes lit up immediately.

Generally speaking, the level of favorability is not fixed and will fluctuate depending on the NPC's thoughts.

An NPC who was originally extremely friendly to you may suddenly drop your favorability from a high level to a negative number due to a sudden event or being controlled by an enemy, and it will not recover until the control is lifted.

But this permanent favorability is completely different.

It is a constant base value. No matter what happens later, these 20 points of favorability will be firmly locked and will never disappear.

This means that as long as the initial level of goodwill is not ridiculously low, the Sokovians will always maintain basic friendliness towards Du Mu, and the hearts of the people will always lean towards him. This is almost equivalent to a permanently effective form of group mind control.

Du Mu's gaze swept across the crowd, displaying the favorability rating of each person.

As expected, Sokovians generally had a favorability rating of over 70 for him, including Wanda and Pietro, both native Sokovians.

Among them are some fanatical followers with a favorability rating of over 95. They will obey Du Mu's orders unconditionally, and it is no exaggeration to call them death squads.

Ultimately, the NPC favorability system is essentially a PUA simulator.

Du Mu began to ponder: "If I let other people join Sokovia, wouldn't they also receive this permanent favorability bonus?"

"No, we should think about it on a bigger scale. If we include all other countries in my territory, then the bonus effect of the title can cover the entire earth."

"Once we conquer outer space, the moon, and the nine great realms, won't the entire universe be mine?"

Du Mu's thoughts gradually diverged, becoming increasingly absurd, and he began to imagine Sokovia planting its flags everywhere in various star systems.

However, it's too early to think about these things.

Sokovia is currently just a small country in Eastern Europe, and its basic infrastructure is not yet complete. Thinking about conquering the universe is really too far-fetched.

Du Mu collected his thoughts, walked steadily to the edge of the high platform, looked down at his thousands of subjects, and slowly raised his arm.

"I, Doom, hereby swear that I will lead Sokovia to prosperity and create unprecedented glory on this land!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling white light emanated from his hand, enveloping everyone.

To everyone's surprise, bathed in this sacred light, their bodies, which had suffered from malnutrition for years, felt an unprecedented sense of ease. Their backs didn't ache, their legs didn't ache, and they felt energetic all over!
"A miracle! This is a miracle!"

This miraculous sight left everyone in awe.

Even Wanda and Pietro, the siblings, felt the changes within their bodies, and their faces showed expressions of shock.

As the only American on the field, Max looked completely bewildered.

Can someone tell me what happened? I'd like to at least feel a sense of involvement!
(End of this chapter)