Starting with the defeated female knight

The tentacles knew that saying anything more at this point would be useless, so they simply tightened their grip.

Even if I'm the only one who likes it.

[Can this make you a little happier?]

silence.

Morphia stared quietly at the tentacles before her, her expression remaining calm.

for a long time.

She breathed a sigh of relief.

"of course."

"I am very happy to receive your approval."

Her tone and expression remained as calm as ever.

But the tentacles clinging to her body could feel the slightly increased heartbeat.

So He smiled, his entwined tentacles twitching slightly as He watched the other party's embarrassment at being tricked.

Extending its tentacle, it lightly touched her forehead, then slowly slid down, probing the tentacle into her mouth. Amid her slightly embarrassed expression, it fiddled with her lips and teeth a few times.

[She's so cute!]

I'm very happy too!

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PS1: The fifth update is here.

PS2: I added an extra chapter, and since it's better to release it at midnight to boost the rankings, it's a bit late. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Volume 1: Chapter 41: Don't Rush

The investigation team has settled down for the time being.

But that doesn't mean they're safe.

In fact, even if Green didn't say it, they knew that with the speed at which the demonic tide was expanding, even if they were quickly transported through the tentacle subway, it would only have temporarily freed them from the demonic tide's range. If it weren't for the mountains blocking their way, they would probably have already been caught up by now.

So, after a brief rest, the leaders of the investigation team gathered together again.

Also present were representatives from Green and Dawn City.

Children, don't rush.

Because no matter how serious you think the situation is, I can assure you.

The current situation is far more serious than you could have imagined.

Chu Shou's words immediately silenced the already somewhat oppressive meeting room.

What's worse than his words is that he didn't lie at all, nor did he exaggerate.

The worst-case scenario the investigation team anticipated was a massive demonic tide, filled with powerful and numerous monsters that would last for a very long time.

But they seem to have forgotten one thing.

The demonic tide will erode everything.

The corpse of that 'Thousand-Legged God' is still lying there.

Yes, the ancient god they had just defeated was gradually recovering its vitality under the influence of the demonic mist.

Even amidst the infusion of gray mist, it continues to mutate and grow.

The only good news is that the ancient god might actually have some merit. Even a corpse can resist the erosion of the gray mist to some extent and will definitely be unable to move for the time being, giving them time to prepare.

But this is actually worse news.

After connecting with the thoughts of that thousand-legged god, Green finally understood why the ancient gods needed faith.

No, it cannot be said that the ancient gods need faith, because they themselves possess power many times greater than faith, and have no need for those weak things at all.

What truly needs faith are the souls residing within the ancient gods.

Those tiny and insignificant souls were simply unable to support that powerful body and strength. Even if they could only barely drive it, it was at the cost of consuming themselves and gradually being assimilated by that power.

From the moment the child entered that door, every crawl, every spit, every movement caused a centipede-like body to grow on the child's body, gradually robbing him of his human consciousness.

In the end, he completely transformed into the 'Thousand-Legged God,' who remained kind but was now only kind.

Even so, even after completely transforming into the God of a Thousand Legs, her use of that body and power can only be described as tragic.

It's like a clueless kid holding an assault rifle. He can't even aim, let alone take off the safety; all he does is hit people with the butt.

Green was unsure how much of His power the gray fog could utilize.

But he was certain that even if only madness remained, after losing the shackles called goodness, He who returned from hell would be far more insane and powerful than when He was just a child playing house.

Or rather, that's what a true ancient god should look like.

So-called faith is nothing more than something that sustains those pitiful souls, giving them more self-awareness and thus more means to restrain those terrifying forces.

However, Green did not rush to share this information directly.

There are more than just one or two capable people in the empire, and he doesn't think that this information is something only he can see.

If someone knows but doesn't say anything, then they must have a reason for not saying anything, and he doesn't need to say anything more until he understands the specific reason.

Even without considering what happened later, the news that "the Old God is going to crawl out of his grave and transform into his second form to beat you up" is terrifying enough.

"This is really..."

After listening, Uli's smile became somewhat forced.

"That's not good."

The others reacted similarly, some remaining silent, others looking somber, but after exchanging glances, they didn't know what to say.

However, there is also good news.

Green tapped the table.

While it's hard to say what will happen next, at least for now, the impact of the demonic tide has been suppressed.

[The Empire did it]

Yes, although this demonic tide is many times more turbulent and terrifying than before, it was precisely this time that the demonic tide was stopped within the range of the destruction caused by the previous demonic tide, and it was unable to expand its influence even slightly.

After wiping out the gods, it developed for over two hundred years and managed to survive being ganged up on and killed despite discriminating against almost all other races.

Although the empire was terribly corrupt, you absolutely cannot say it was weak.

Once this rotting behemoth begins to move, the demonic tide will discover just how terrifying the energy is hidden beneath its almost skeletal body.

For example, at the border of the demonic tide, the magic barrier constructed in advance not only completely isolated the gray fog, but also allowed other mages to observe and analyze the data. With the support of long-range firepower, no monster could get close.

For example, on the other side of the border, several white-haired bishops stood there, holding holy scriptures and chanting incantations.

The towering pillar of light not only blocked the gray fog and monsters, but also pushed the gray fog inwards. If it weren't for the inability to move, it wouldn't have been impossible to push it back.

For example, in a corner that others didn't pay much attention to, a thick gray fog bypassed people's sight, spreading fog and monsters from a hidden crevice, its terror no less than in other places, preparing to secretly deliver a severe blow to the Empire.

After successfully smuggling themselves across, the gray fog and the monsters within it saw a man wearing armor, carrying a gray-white greatsword, staring blankly at the sky.

"Joz, look at that cloud, it looks like poop."

He said.

Then he lowered his head, looked at the gray mist, and slowly took out the greatsword engraved on his back with the double-headed eagle emblem symbolizing royalty.

"Oh, this side seems more like it."

Then......

There's no after that.

Besides these, there were fluttering blue butterflies, tremors beneath the Mage's Guild, and an increasing number of figures within the Adventurers' Guild...

The reason why the Empire was not prepared for the demonic tide was not only because the demonic tide only occurred on the border, but also because no one thought that it could really pose any threat to the Empire.

But after the last time, after suffering huge losses, the Empire finally placed it in the position of an enemy.

And finally, it received the treatment befitting an 'enemy of the empire'.

All of this was observed by the high nun who was secretly watching. She then told the tentacle in the garden during a casual conversation, and the tentacle relayed the information to the people in the meeting room.

The empire has brought the demonic tide under control.

This news slightly improved the atmosphere in the meeting room, but the situation was still far from optimistic.

Because it's obvious that all the threats Green mentioned earlier combined are no match for that resurgent being.

"Could you please convey this message to the Empire, so that they can prepare in advance to deal with that ancient god?"

Someone tentatively spoke.

But Green shook his head and turned his gaze to the center of the gray fog.

There is no need for this.

If that time really comes, He won't go to the Empire; He will definitely come to me.

[Coincidentally, I also hope He can come over.]

His eyes flowed silently, cold and earnest.

Although they have turned into corpses, ancient gods are never so easy to die, otherwise there would be no such thing as resurrection.

This means that the tiny soul still exists in that terrible torment.

There is also the possibility that it could be unearthed.

Volume 1: Chapter 42: Now that things have come to this, let's eat first.

The demonic tide is spreading, and the gods are reviving.

Although it's uncertain when the second phase of the Thousand-Legged God will arrive, there's no point in just worrying.

Don't overthink it, because it's pointless.

Instead of worrying about what will happen when the sky falls, we should figure out how to make a hole in it first.

Do you have any ideas?

Uli asked.

Green nodded.

I'm not sure, but I think it's worth a try.

However, I need your help.

Dawn City is still in its early stages and hasn't seriously pursued advanced war technology. Although it has some combat capabilities, they are somewhat insufficient for the God War.

Although this investigation team had been chased and looked rather disheveled before, that was due to various factors, and their combat strength was genuine.

Although the battle against the Thousand-Legged God seemed a bit slow, that was because a conservative approach was taken, and not a single person suffered any irreversible damage until they escaped from the fog.

Since his main body is unable to move easily, having their help would make things much easier for him.

The problem now is how to get them to cooperate.

It's not just a matter of trust. The cultures and technologies of Dawn City and the Empire have also become very different under his adjustments and education. In order for them to cooperate with his plans, at least some understanding and communication are necessary.

As for the first step in communication...

Since things have come to this, let's eat first.

You won't have the energy to work on an empty stomach.

It wasn't until Green spoke that everyone present realized they had been talking for a long time, and because of the tense situation, they hadn't even had time to eat breakfast.

To be honest, with a formidable enemy approaching, they had little appetite and didn't think there could be any normal food in this remote wilderness under the rule of the ancient gods.

Tentacles? Slime? Or an insect?

The answer is bread, mushroom sauce, and roasted meat sprinkled with spices.

Just kidding. If you're talking about military technology and combat, Dawn City might not be up to par for now, but if you're talking about people's livelihood, then Green is anything but sleepy.