## Chapter 1395 – Cheonma Shin-Gyo (Heavenly Demon Cult)

Ari’s power test was perfect.

She used less than 10% of her power to create a wheat field spanning over a thousand hectares.

This was truly groundbreaking.

If she continued to grow her power at this rate, theoretically, she could cultivate tens of thousands of hectares a day. I thought that, no exaggeration, this was a capability that could disrupt the existing market economy.

But it’s not like I’m going to exploit Ari by making her farm all day.

I’m just recording the extent of Ari’s power.

Ari’s job, as originally planned, is simply to bless crops for improvement and increased yield. There’s no need for Ari to actually do that much farming.

Of course, she might do it occasionally when needed, but if the foundation of the country is properly established, she won’t even have time for that. It’s better for Ari to spend her time spreading the word that she’s the goddess of the earth… Well, for now, should I ask her to help when food is scarce?

“You did so well, Ari.”

I was so proud I almost got a boner. I petted Ari’s face and head, praising her.

“Let’s stop with the wheat field for now. Can you do that thing, Ari? The thing I asked you about last time?”
“Yes. To improve the crops so they can produce more. I practiced a lot at home.”
“As expected…! You listen so well!”
“It’s for the humans who will be farming in the future, right? If Father is happy with it, I can do it as much as he wants.”
“Such a filial daughter! Ari is such a filial daughter!!!”
“I’m the best filial daughter.”

How can I not love her when she’s like this?
She may not be my real daughter, but I’ll reward her with my dick.

—Whoosh.

Anyway, while I was testing her power, it was time for the appointment. Risha reopened the gate, and we returned to the fortress.

Back at the fortress, I immediately started writing the report.

I may be the Heavenly Demon now, but I can still write reports like this myself. I moved the pen, filling the report with an analysis of Ari’s abilities, her future uses, and their effectiveness.

The Cheonma Shin-guk (Heavenly Demon Theocracy) is an absolute monarchy that operates on a strictly philosopher-king system. Generally, absolute monarchies advocate the divine right of kings, but I go beyond that—I am a real god.

Plato dreamed of a philosopher-king, but he knew it was impossible. Because in the end, everyone is human, and he believed there was no absolute being who could meet the criteria of that “philosopher-king.”

But this Heavenly Demon is.

Both a man of iron (鐵人) and a philosopher (哲人).

A man with an immortal body, the power to shatter the sky, and the ideology of Fusion Confucianism—a triple threat. My cabinet consists of my wives, who possess demigod-like abilities… and Ari has the ability to inflate agricultural production.

A country that could never exist on Earth is about to be born.

“Tap tap.”
“Hmm? What is it, Claudia?”
“Are you going to make Ari the goddess of the earth now?”

Claudia pricked up her ears and asked.

“Hehe, I seriously think I should. If she shows that power just once, all the farmers will be bawling their eyes out, worshiping her as the goddess of the earth. It’s bound to work.”

As soon as they see Ari’s power, they’ll probably collapse and start crying. I can already picture them going crazy, saying that the real goddess of the earth has descended.

To farmers, Alaune’s power can only be seen as a miracle.

Even I accept it as something close to a miracle, so how much more would ordinary people? And Ari isn’t an abstract being; she exists in reality.

And she can use powers that can be seen with the naked eye.

Even though mages in this world develop various things to advance technology and increase agricultural production, Ari’s abilities are on a completely different level… She’ll be able to receive absolute support from the farmers.

“Then what about Mama?”
“What?”
“What kind of goddess will you make Mama?”

Oh my. Another cute question. I guess she wanted to be like that too, since I’m making Ari the goddess of the earth. I still can’t believe that this Claudia is a hundred years older than me.

“Hehehe, does Claudia want to be a goddess too?”
“Yes.”
“Let’s see.”

What Claudia would do is that.

“Claudia is that. The goddess of the home.”
“Goddess of the home!”
“Claudia is domestic, isn’t she? She’s so full of love. Claudia, be the goddess of the home!”
“Kyaa!”

At those words, Claudia screamed with joy and hugged my neck. It’s only natural to be good to your mother. How can I, who advocates Fusion Confucianism, ignore filial piety?

Well, I spent my time doing things like that, and then it was afternoon, and the girls finished work and left. Of course, Risha has to open the gate at the appointed time for them to leave.

“Risha is totally a gatekeeper.”
“What is that strange title you speak of?”

After welcoming the girls who had left work like that, I handed the report to Kadia.

“Kadia. The thing we were going to do today.”
“Oh dear. I just got off work, and I already have more work to do.”
“Ah, sorry. But please take a look.”
“Well, it’s not a difficult task.”

When I handed over the report, the other girls showed interest.

“Is that the thing you did with Ari?”
“Did you go see the farmland?”
“Yeah. That’s right.”

Anyway, Kadia read through the report and was impressed.

“Oh ho… She had more impressive abilities than I thought. To use ancient plant magic, this is beyond imagination.”

It’s not ancient plant magic but Alaune’s power, but I decided to just let Kadia think of it that way… It was decided before Kadia joined my women’s cartel, the so-called Valkyrie Cartel.

“Did the ancients also develop this kind of magic? I’m impressed by their technology once again. At this rate, there’s no need to worry about agriculture…”
“That’s only possible because Ari and I are special.”
“That’s true.”

Yeah.

“Anyway, Ari’s power will be a great help. Oh, and the farmland is currently being sold and leased. The staff has already been hired.”

Oh my, you’ve already done all that?

“Hmph, you look like you’re seeing something amazing. That’s a simple task.”
“Can you explain it to me? Sales and leases?”
“…First, I’ll ask, how did you plan to manage those farmlands?”
“Well, I don’t have any specialized knowledge in that area. I was just going to listen to the opinions of experts and decide.”

It’s not like I know how to run farmland.

I only clearly know the necessity of it, but I don’t have the specialized knowledge to run it. Thinking about it again, I trust the experts in each field.

My job is just to listen to the reports of experts and make decisions about the work I’ve promoted.

“Wise.”
“But if I were to just say what I think, since it’s all mine anyway, should I just hire a lot of tenant farmers?”
“…That’s not a very good method.”

I think so too.
We can’t make all the farmers tenant farmers.

“Let me explain. Currently, laws have been enacted to ensure that the farmlands can only be used for agricultural purposes, and we are running both sales and leases.”

I see.

“First of all, managing such large-scale farmland by the state would cause a huge waste. It’s more desirable and efficient to sell or lease it to farmers and collect the profits and taxes.”
“Because we don’t need to manage it?”
“That’s right. The farmers will make profits on their own, and they’ll pay the proper taxes on time. That’s better than managing it directly. I’m skeptical about the need for a newly established country to manage large-scale agricultural zones under state control.”

It was a logical statement, so I nodded.

“Currently, there are a lot of wandering people who have lost their homes due to the demon’s massive bombing. In addition, there are many who are looking for new opportunities in new lands.”
“Uh-huh.”
“The money from selling the farmland can be used immediately, and the leased farmland will continue to generate income. That’s how I plan to use the farmland. Is there a problem?”
“No. Let’s just do that.”

Kadia is really smart.

“We have to do as our Prime Minister Kadia thinks.”
“Hehehe, are you already thinking of appointing me?”
“You’re the right person for the job.”

* * *

Buildings are being built.

Due to the large-scale construction, workers were flowing in on a large scale, and accordingly, merchants were also coming in droves.

The wages paid on time with the funds drawn from numerous places swelled the workers’ pockets, and thanks to the supplies released by the incoming merchants, the cash was circulating actively, so the situation was going well.

The merchants paid taxes accurately and invested to look good to the reigning demigod. Looking at it this way, there are many places to get money. The roads I made, the tolls for merchants, how much is that alone?

Above all, the workers’ job satisfaction was very high.

The Heavenly Demon’s approval rating among the people was sky-high, and most of the workers had joined the Cheonma Shin-gyo (Heavenly Demon Cult). Most of them were wandering people who had lost their homes to the demons, so I was the only one they could trust.

Of course, this Heavenly Demon would benefit those who were drunk on hope.

“The wizards of the Karga Kingdom’s capital are asking to build a magic tower.”

Kadia came and told me that while I was looking at the scenery outside from the fortress’s spire.

“Oh. A magic tower?”

A magic tower.

Those wizard bastards know how to use their heads.

“They’re asking for permission to build it themselves, so how about we talk to them? I don’t think it would be bad to have a magic tower.”
“That’s true. Schedule a meeting. I’m going to allow it anyway, but I need to hear what they have to say.”
“Good attitude. That’s right.”

—Swish.

Kadia, who came to my side, looked at the same place as me and said.

“It’s a very smooth development. It’s amazing that buildings are going up.”
“Isn’t it?”

The scenery outside the fortress is all construction sites.
It’s so beautiful.

“The wandering people who were massively displaced by the demons… almost all of them have gathered here. Certainly. I know that other cities are half-saturated.”

There is a limit to the capacity of cities.

Those who have nowhere to go have gathered here.

“Hehehe, everyone has no choice but to come here. I’m also very happy that the merchants have come.”
“Merchants come to where there is profit.”

Thus, the country was taking shape.

In addition to the workers, farmers are also flowing in greatly. If we continue like this, we’ll be able to go without any major problems.

“The founding declaration ceremony. I think we can do it soon?”
“Are you looking forward to it?”
“Yeah.”

I like giving speeches.

Anyway, I was talking to Kadia about that and went inside together. Then I put on a hard hat and came out again.

From now on, I have to go help build the underground waterway and the Grand Canal. If I want to save on labor costs, I have to do all the basic civil engineering myself.