## Chapter 1421 – The Approaching Darkness

“Animal Farm” is a book that anyone can enjoy.

When I was in middle school, after seeing the scene where Boxer was sold to the slaughterhouse, I almost collapsed on the spot and vomited blood. And when the pigs evolved into bipedal creatures at the end, desecrating the animals’ utopia, I swear I almost went crazy.

It’s a terrible book!!!

“Animal Farm? It sounds like a fairy tale.”

It’s definitely not a fairy tale!

“Actually, only the title sounds like a fairy tale, but the content is terrible. It’s a book about corrupt ideologies and a reign of terror. Especially the way it depicts humans as beasts, it gets high marks…”

So, what George Orwell saw as humanity was an utterly detestable beast…!

Maybe George Orwell was an extreme misanthrope!!! The beasts depicted in the story were just mindless chunks of meat to be played with by the pigs!!!

The beasts, manipulated by ridiculous lies that were so obvious, praised Napoleon and were nothing more than meat destined for slaughter! No! They were even more terrible than that! They were beings that evoked disgust in the viewers!

It’s truly a malicious writing style…!

People who have read “Animal Farm” may criticize Napoleon, but everyone agrees on one clear truth!

Those beasts deserved it!

Everyone agrees that beings so terribly stupid deserve to be deceived and exploited to the soul by Napoleon!

George Orwell’s malicious and insane writing was enough to turn readers, who should have been on the side of the farm animals, against them! There were even people who sided with Napoleon, cheering him on to squeeze those stupid creatures even harder!

That’s how extreme and insane his writing was!

And of course, to put that level of madness into words, one inevitably has to be a madman! That’s right! Orwell was a madman! A true madman who had fallen into extreme misanthropy!!!

But I can understand! He was also someone who hated imperialism like I did!!! An era when imperialism was rampant!! If you lived in such an era, it’s understandable to fall into deep misanthropy due to skepticism about humanity!

I forcibly suppressed the urge to scream…! It’s a sensation and stimulus I had forgotten for a long time. I was feeling the shock of reading the book for the first time all over again.

But seeing Kadia and Risha’s faces calms me down.

“Hoo… it sounds very interesting from your explanation. Corrupt ideologies and a reign of terror? Very intriguing.”
“Hehehe, right?”

Whatever it is, a masterpiece is a masterpiece anywhere. Kadia showed great interest just by hearing my simple explanation. I think even if the world is a little different, they can still enjoy reading books.

So, I talked to them a little more about the book.

“Anyway. If they are a new human race created by the Lich, it’s important to find out why he created such beings. To find out his purpose.”

Of course, it’s important.

“Faith itself spreads like spores. If we understand their principles of action, we can prevent problems that may arise later. I should investigate this matter further.”
“I think you should. But I’ll investigate when I have the opportunity.”

We know that they are an artificially created new human race, and we even know that their purpose is to burn this world, but we don’t know why they are doing it.

I’m very curious, but it would be difficult to find out right away.

“It seems a bit difficult right now. I’ll do it when the time comes.”
“As you wish.”

Shall I go back to work then?

“Risha. Kadia. Tell everyone what we found out. I have to go back to work.”

They will surely be greatly shocked as well.
It’s a little disappointing that I can’t see their reactions.

“I understand. You’re working so hard.”
“This isn’t even hard work.”

* * *

After that day, there weren’t any major incidents.

The attacks themselves have subsided. Perhaps the destruction of that base has made the Lich more cautious.

Risha kept trying to detect the gates that they were creating, but she said there were no results. It seems that the guys who noticed the tracking are being careful. Damn it. They’re good at sensing things. I wanted to get more bodies of the heretics.

That’s about it.

Since things have become peaceful, I took a break from my area of responsibility and went to the large farm area.

“Aria!!!!!!”

Something caught my eye as I flew at a tremendous speed. It was Aria, standing in the middle of a golden wheat field, singing about the abundant harvest! I landed right in front of Aria.

“Ah, Father!”
“Come here!!!”

Immediately after landing, Aria looked very happy to see me and ran to me! I immediately hugged Aria and stroked her back!

“Has our Aria been working hard?”
“Yes, I have. I’ve been growing crops.”
“Hehehe, you’ve worked so hard. Our Aria is so admirable.”

The fact that there hasn’t been a food problem is entirely thanks to Aria’s abilities. She’s incredibly admirable. I immediately stroked Aria’s head vigorously.

ㅡStroking!

“Hehehe, I’m so happy that you think I’m admirable.”

Aria rubbed her head and face against my palm as if she was craving praise, and smiled.

“I worked hard to be praised by Father.”
“I’m so admirable that I could just sit down and cry!!!”

The crops were growing rapidly with the power of the Alraune, who had been granted demigod powers. It’s truly transcendent. This is the power of the Alraune.

All the crops that are produced are harvested by the farmers, and the workers transport them. The transported crops are spread throughout the country. They are continuously transported to feed the refugees from various places and the city dwellers whose food situation has gone to hell.

As a result, there hasn’t been a major food problem.

Now, the scattered villages and cities have retreated and are almost gathered in one spot. The country is large, but the human sphere of influence has narrowed. The eastern part of the Karga Kingdom has already been destroyed, so there’s nothing more to say.

Anyway, food transportation has become a little easier.

“I’m so impressed every time I see Aria. How can she do so well?”
“It’s natural for me.”

Aria kept rubbing her head against my palm, asking for more praise. Her actions are so cute… But. Right now.

“But aren’t you tired?”

Honestly, I’m pushing her too hard.

Even if it’s Aria, this must be difficult… We’re borrowing Aria’s power now, but if the country is normalized, I won’t make Aria do this kind of work. As I was worrying about that, Aria smiled and said.

“It’s okay, Father. I’m adjusting so that I don’t overdo it. It would be a problem if I got tired. I’m thoroughly keeping that in mind.”
“As expected!!!”

She’s really reliable.

After praising Aria to my heart’s content, I looked around the farm area with Aria and received reports from the locals. Honestly, the situation here is very good. There are no undead appearing, and my women are guarding it in shifts.

“Anyway, if we have Aria, there’s really nothing to worry about. She’s just a true goddess of the earth. Maybe she’ll really become one when this situation is over?”
“Goddess of the earth… Yes. Good is good. Ah. But Father. There’s something difficult.”
“What is it!!!”

Great shock overwhelms me!

“It’s just that… it’s hard because I can’t see Father often.”

Oh no…!

“I’m really sorry about that. There’s nothing I can do right now. Then, while we’re at it, shall we take a break now?”
“Hehehe, yes. I’d like that.”

I need to replenish Aria’s energy anyway. I should look around here with Aria for a while and then take a break. Come to think of it, food… Kadia said there weren’t any major problems yet, but it would be good to go to the site and see for myself. I need to check if the food from here is being distributed well throughout the country.

I can’t make time except when the Lich’s attacks are a little slow like now.

I should go to `that place` tomorrow.

* * *

The next day.

I headed to a place quite far from the capital.

There is a city there. A city that is absorbing the refugees from the surrounding area. The city itself belongs to my country, but there are also many residents of the Karga Kingdom there now.

Actually, in this situation, what’s the point of distinguishing countries? Most of the kingdoms to the west are already screwed. Anyway, almost all of the large amount of food that Aria has created flows into cities like this.

Anyway, this city.

In Kudramelson, a large number of humans who had been retreating due to the invasion of monsters have gathered.

The ones in charge of this place were none other than the priests. The priests, along with the local nobles, were gathering, controlling, and protecting the refugees, fulfilling their duties.

They are truly incredibly moving beings…! To step forward and protect people in these difficult times!!! I will definitely recruit them when the situation is over!!! The priests of this world are that moving!!!

But.

There is an even more moving being here than those priests.

That is.

“Eliseㅡ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

My Divine Friend…!

“Elise of the Radiant Holy Cross! Come out!!!!!!!!”

The Kim Kat of now was a being that far surpassed that angel of the past! As the Lich invaded, I flew to many places and destroyed all the powerful monsters that appeared, and countless people were saved by me. There are so many people who have witnessed this miracle called Kim Kat with their own eyes.

The Heavenly Demon Church is no joke.

Now, Heavenly Demon Kim Kat was reigning as a god in name and reality.

Therefore, this is.

ㅡWhirr!

It was the advent of a god.

“Oh, oh…!”
“Ooooooh!”
“Heavenly Demon, Heavenly Demon Goddess!!!”

Shouting loudly, I slowly landed.

All the people who recognized me knelt down and prayed. Since I had descended through the clouds, the sunlight falling through the clouds was shining on me. It was truly the appearance of a savior-god.

ㅡThud.

So, I set foot on the earth and folded my wings. Where is Elise? She will come soon since I called her. She is not a Divine Friend who cannot hear my voice. As proof of that, Elise’s energy was approaching me.

ㅡ…!

From over there.

“Elise!!!”

When I called Elise with joy.

“Ah!”

ㅡPapat!

Elise’s face, which had been running from afar, suddenly brightened! The transcendent dynamic vision of a demigod never missed that scene. Elise…! She hasn’t lost her brightness even in this difficult situation!

“Holy One!!!”

Elise, who had run to me to some extent, called me. Her face was still bright, so I stared at Elise…! And then I called Elise again!

“Eliseeeeeeeeee!!!”

Then.

“…!”

Elise, who had been wearing a face as bright as the sun, lowered the intensity of her brightness as if she was managing her expression!

Why on earth…!

“Holy One!”

Anyway, Elise, who had run right in front of me, grabbed my hands and expressed her joy at the reunion.

“It seems like it’s been a long time since I’ve seen you! To come all the way here! I couldn’t be happier!”

The intensity of her brightness had decreased a little, but Elise’s face was still very bright.

“Yes…! I have come, Elise!!! Then!!! Diㅡ!!”
“Vine Friend is not allowed, Holy One!! Please! I’m saying this on this occasion, but please maintain the dignity of a god!!!”

Before I could say anything, Elise reached out her small hand and blocked my mouth! With a very desperate expression!

“You must act so that I don’t have to scold you in front of everyone, Holy One!!! Please!!!”

I know, so let go of my hand!

I sent that kind of look to Elise.

“Are you asking me to let go? Holy One! Then promise me! That you will maintain the dignity of a god in front of everyone! Honestly, the fact that I’m blocking your mouth with my hand right now could be a very big religious offense! I want to protect your dignity even by committing such a sin! Please understand my heart!”

Of course, I know, Elise.

How much do you care about me to say these things as soon as we meet? So it’s okay, Elise. You can let go of this hand. I am Heavenly Demon Kim Kat, who knows how to maintain the dignity of a god. So trust me and let go of your hand.

When I sent that kind of look, Elise smiled softly.

“I’m glad you understood. Then I’ll let go.”

ㅡSwoosh.

As soon as Elise carefully let go of her hand, I burst out my voice.

「DIVINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!」