Simulate the universe, starting with speedrunning Greek.

Chapter 274 Cries, Piercings, Towns Devastated, Foe and Foe Slaughtered, Spalashi!

He was in a daze, but at the same time he dared not refute Ye. Just by looking up at Ye, he saw that Ye was emanating a terrifying aura of death.

The terrifying magic of the abyss's low pressure, inherited from the god of the abyss, was like the whisper of an ancient god, causing the princess's mental sanity to drop drastically, making her unable to muster any will to resist.

She was already quite mentally strong to be able to get past the hundred-armed giant into the palace.

But I still can't stand being up close to the night.

Finally, she could only stagger out of the palace carrying this terrible news, her mind filled with only one thought—'It's over. The Kingdom of Crete is utterly finished!'

The order was given that night. Throughout Crete, the people were in a state of constant anxiety.

Should we go to war with powerful Athens?

When all of Greece was engulfed in war, Athens, a great power, was the first to be drawn into the conflict.

However, he was not the one being invaded, but rather Athens invaded the surrounding countries.

The Athenians, who originally worshipped Athena, the goddess of wisdom who longed for peace, should not have been so barbaric and aggressive.

Now, all the rulers, heroes, and generals in Greece are blinded by a bloodthirsty desire, and are only interested in expanding their territory, defeating their enemies, and gaining more benefits.

Even Athens was no exception.

Athens has recently won several battles in a row. Naturally, the small kingdom of Crete would be uneasy about going to war with such a powerful Athenian state.

Moreover, the current king of Athens is that great hero Theseus.

Theseus was a hero who once abducted two princesses from Crete, even kidnapped Helen, kidnapped Hades from the underworld, abducted the Amazon queen, successfully repelled the Amazon warriors who came to rescue him, and defeated countless famous wars in Greek history.

This audacious hero, who doesn't even respect the majesty of the gods, is one of the few who has done so many things that offended the gods, yet is still alive and well. We must fight this terrifying creature.

A sense of war-weariness permeated the entire island, but no one dared to stand up and stop the Demon King's decision.

When the entire army assembled in Crete Square—of course, it was impossible for all the troops in the country to gather here, as the square couldn't hold them all—at least the kingdom's elite forces finally arrived.

Night Rider appeared riding a hundred-armed giant, arriving before the army amidst a violent earthquake.

He looked down and saw faces contorted with fear.

Night didn't care about that...

In any case, in the Age of Gods, he didn't expect to win real wars with the help of these mortals.

But since the decision has been made to bring this land back to life from destruction, destruction is an inevitable process, no matter what.

Conquest is always accompanied by blood and pain...

Since that's the case, and since we're going to use drastic measures, let's just keep that wrong impression going!

He needed to project not the image of a glorious hero into people's minds, but the image of a ruthless, brutal demon king who would inevitably destroy the world and sweep the flames of war across Greece! This was crucial to his future plans.

Therefore, he has prepared the most insane speech to open the curtain on this new era, in order to return to the Greek stage under the name of the demon king 'Talos'.

It may not be the best, but it must be the craziest, something that inspires fear, terror, and dread!

If his name could be used to stop children from crying at night and to make both sides in war cease fighting and lay down their weapons out of fear, then he would be a force to be reckoned with.

Like a small sun that will rise in some island nation in the future, its appearance will shock and terrify the whole world, forcing it to retract its claws and tremble under the intimidation of that terrifying power.

The first blow inflicted on the renowned nation of Athens was the first blow to announce the arrival of a new era of violence to the world.

"My name is Talos—Talos the Demon King." A majestic and oppressive voice echoed across the square from the giant's head atop the Bone Throne, where even the sunlight was blocked by a massive shadow.

Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at the towering figure above.

The Demon King—!! More terrifying than a devil, capable of slaying even gods, a demon king whose arrival was announced by the death of a god?!

How terrifying, how terrifying, how terrifying...!

Fear, dread, trembling, and shaking—their whole bodies were shivering, as if their hearts and lungs were about to be crushed. Just being here made them feel as if snakes and scorpions were crawling all over them, as if an endless abyss lay ahead, about to devour the last vestiges of humanity in their hearts.

How could these mortals possibly resist the abyssal spiritual energy emanating from the Hundred-Armed Giant and Night?

Just facing this scene up close, and witnessing this double power, almost made them faint.

In the instant that my brain completely shut down, I forgot even my fear. It was as if my consciousness was no longer my own, and I couldn't understand what the god above was saying.

But soon——

A speech that sounded like a madman's, with a deep linguistic charm, was like a deadly poison that suddenly fell into their hearts, impossible to ignore, forcibly stuffed into their minds, and kept coming back.

A deep voice spoke at a measured pace: "Sons of man, I love war..."

...Under the terrifying sense of oppression, people were breathing rapidly.

"I love war! I love war so much..." At this moment, people were somewhat dazed, finally learning his name—the Demon King named 'Talos'! But they didn't know why he suddenly mentioned this.

But soon——

Although the speech was slow, the other person's voice traveled very quickly under the influence of divine power.

"I like annihilation warfare, blitzkrieg, strike warfare, defensive warfare, encirclement warfare, breakthrough warfare, and retreat warfare!"

I love mopping-up operations, I love retreats. I love all kinds of wars that take place on this planet, on this Greek land—in the wilderness, on the land, on the plains, on the glaciers, in the desert, on the sea, in the sky, in the mud, in the swamps.

Each sentence seemed to ignite the wild instincts within people's hearts.

With his charismatic aura and deep voice, the Demon King seemed to be mocking the entire world, his fervent, boiling divine power hidden beneath the silent abyss infecting everyone present.

And this speech is currently being broadcast live across the entire island, and even further afield, through the power of the Dionysian copy.

Countless people, and even animals that had awakened a sliver of intelligence, subconsciously looked up in that direction.

Amidst the unease, there was a hidden, suppressed excitement, a yearning to break free from constraints that was gradually being released with each sound.

This is because the influence of the power of night, combined with the charm of words themselves, resulted in an exceptionally good effect.

That night, he saw someone subconsciously raise their head. In the shadows beneath his mask, where his face was obscured, the corner of his mouth curled up slightly. He then continued loudly, "I love the neatly arranged artillery fire, all at once, accompanied by a thunderous roar that shatters the enemy lines! When enemy soldiers are sent flying into the air and then riddled with spears, my heart dances with excitement."

"I love the roar of the chariots as they crush the enemy, rush out of burning chariots, only to be pierced and torn to pieces by flying spears! At this moment, my feelings are truly boundless and exhilarating."

"I also love seeing the mighty soldiers wielding spears and swords to trample the enemy ranks, especially when I see panicked recruits repeatedly stabbing the bodies of already dead enemy soldiers with their spears! That moves me the most."

"The sight of the deserters, embracing defeat, being hanged in the thorny rainforest, impaled on spears and stuck upside down in the ground, made me want to look at it again and again."

"The wailing prisoners were instantly torn apart and fell one by one at the gesture of my command! It felt so wonderful! When they bravely put up negligible resistance with their meager weapons, only to be crushed and leveled by a more ferocious force, it was an unparalleled sensory experience."

"I also love your defeat that comes with the morning dew. How sad it is that the towns you should have defended have been ravaged, and women and children have been abused and murdered."

At this moment, he arrives slowly with a calm tone and a dignified, divine demeanor, yet between the lines lies a completely opposite madness.

The intense sense of déjà vu made people's breathing quicken.

Vivid scenes seemed to leap from their minds onto the page. Powerful, insane—! They seemed to see an unstoppable torrent of steel!

Chapter 275 Go to that land across the sea and help them recall the terrifying sound of steel boots.

'What a terrifying evil god this is!'

Even the Greek gods, who manipulated the world, still valued their reputation and would never utter such crazy words in front of others.

They derive almost entirely from the suffering of others and feed on war. As long as it is war, regardless of casualties on both sides, they can feel endless joy, admiration, and amazement.

This is a terrifying idea that humans could never have, nor should ever have.

If someone could actually have such thoughts.

That must be a dark heart, more insane, brutal, and terrifying than any beast, growing beneath the shell of what is called a human body.

At that moment, people automatically understood what a 'Demon King' was, and what the meaning behind the name 'Demon King' was.

Compared to the monsters whose ideological awareness is terrifyingly high at this time, who are simply born for war.

Even the countless legendary monsters that once terrified humanity, and all the children of Typhon, the ancestor of all demons, combined, seemed to instill a fear in people that was not as frightening as the words spoken by the person before them.

It was a kind of madness that many people subconsciously sensed was enough to destroy human civilization and the human world.

It is a power called [thought]!

The Cretans, knowing full well that this was a madness of destruction, still couldn't help but feel curiosity, longing, and even a faint excitement.

They were terrified by their own feelings, this sense of being unable to control their own minds and bodies, of being manipulated.

It's as if they were always this brutal, and now they've just been drawn in and had their true nature exposed—something people absolutely don't want to admit.

until--

The Demon King continued, "I enjoy being surrounded and pursued by Athens, who have the advantage in resources, and even hunted down and destroyed by the twelve Olympian gods. To be attacked and chased by the enemy, to crawl on the ground like a pitiful wretch and hide here and there, is a great disgrace."

"Sons of man, I crave war. A war like hell! Mortals, soldiers who follow my great army, what do you crave?"

"Do you also crave war? Do you also crave a cold and ruthless war? Do you also crave a war that transcends iron, blood, cold wind, thunder, and flames, a war like a storm that wipes out all the wings of Hermes of the Greek world?"

Legend has it that Hermes possessed a pair of winged boots that allowed him to travel anywhere in Greece. The last sentence of this statement is tantamount to saying that he would slaughter the entire Greek world until no place where the chief god could tread or flee would remain.

How insane! How arrogant!

But that coldness—yes, though icy, it was undeniably cool, with a touch of mesmerizing charm.

Perhaps many people are born with a destructive urge hidden deep within them, but they hide it very well.

What terrified the soldiers at this moment was...

Under the influence of the night's divine power and the stimulation of words, they actually became somewhat restless, and even began to fantasize about that terrifying yet somewhat exciting scene.

The whole world was crushed by their iron hooves, and even the gods had to wail and submit to their spears.

hiss~!

My heart felt like it had been struck hard, then suddenly came back to life! Could this be what it feels like to be moved?

In contrast, the Greek world was more inclined to acquire and seize everything through force, characterized by a bandit-like heroism.

Many Greeks do not actually reject this barbaric and violent behavior, and do not even consider it evil.

If you are strong enough, if you can kill until everyone is terrified, then this is the 'great achievement' called conquest.

Unbeknownst to them, the fear seemed to gradually disappear, while a flame was burning fiercely in people's hearts.

"War!!!" The first person couldn't help but shout out in a frenzy.

"War!! War!! War!!!" More and more people joined in, their voices growing ever more unified. In that unified sound, people's hearts seemed to be united as one, and they gradually felt an immense power that they, as weak mortals, had never experienced before!

Just like that earth-shattering sound, their power could shatter the Greek land and the planet beneath their feet in the next moment.

very good--!!!