## Chapter 1529 – Chronicles of the Black-Haired Foreigner – The Otherworld’s Demon God

The audience erupted in excited chatter for quite some time.

I’m certain that beyond that camera, the people watching me live were cheering as well. The law had been changed with just a few words from me.

Most humans naturally lean towards strict punishment. And they like things to be efficient and quick. Koreans, in particular, are even more enthusiastic about such things. Knowing this characteristic of Koreans, stealing their hearts is as easy as snatching a precious ice cream from a child.

“Oh my! You directly conveyed your opinion to the Supreme Commander!”
“I’ve met him often enough.”
“Ooh!!”

This was practically undermining the Supreme Commander’s authority on live television, but so what? This world is mine, not his.

Now, anyone who doesn’t conform to this Kim Kat’s order will simply be weeded out as a politician.

The superhuman overlords who currently occupy Earth all ascended to their positions based on power. They have no choice but to kneel before greater power.

“Strong laws are necessary to protect the people. This was something that obviously needed to be fixed. Thank you for letting me know, viewers.”
“Thanks to the viewers who bravely sent in their opinions, Korea has become an even better country!!!”

—Waaaaaaah!!!

The atmosphere was great.

After that, viewers poured out comments asking for various laws to be amended. Well, while I could immediately handle the straightforward ones, it was difficult to take immediate action on things outside of that scope.

“I’ll look into it.”

In any case, the interview proceeded smoothly.

“Wow! Listening to your story, I’m falling more and more for the Heavenly Demon’s cool personality! So, Heavenly Demon! You came from another world! What’s the other world like? I’ve been so curious!”
“Another world, huh.”

Then, shall I give a brief explanation?

“Our world was one ruled by kings and nobles. They protected the territory and its people, along with the clergy. It was a world full of threats. Monsters. Heretics. Demons. Such beings attacked the human world from time to time, and humans used swords and magic to defeat them.”

Now, that’s all a story from the past.

“Ooh…! It really feels like a different world!”

—Another world…
—It’s like a real fantasy.
—Wow…

But it wasn’t as good a place as they imagined.

“It was an unstable world. But I changed it. It was all possible because I had power. Everything I’ve mentioned is from before I ruled. You could say it’s the old world.”
“So, you weren’t always in a position of power, Heavenly Demon?”
“That’s right.”
“Hmm…”

The MC seemed to have more questions, but when I gave him a look, he immediately moved on.

“It’s a world I’d like to visit someday! Anyway! Speaking of laws, how do you deal with criminals in your world? From what you’re saying, it sounds like you deal with them quite violently!”
“That’s right.”
“Oh my!”
“But we don’t just deal with them violently. Of course, we treat them differently depending on the severity of their crimes. In the case of minor offenses, it varies depending on the type, but most of the time, we just give them a few smacks and call it a day, or impose a fine. In fact, crimes at the level of minor offenses aren’t really crimes in the sense of having committed a sin… you could say they’ve just slightly broken a rule.”

Everyone nodded at those words.

“However, we deal harshly with serious crimes. That’s where real crime begins. And if it goes beyond that to heinous crimes, oh, they’ll have a terrible experience for a very long time.”
“Gasp…!”
“A representative example is forced labor. They have to do hard labor for decades without proper rest.”

In an inhumane sugarcane field.

“That’s terrible! Then, do you have the death penalty?”
“The death penalty, huh. Isn’t it over if you kill them? They have to live and work to pay for their sins and compensate the victims. Of course, if there’s a need to execute them, we execute them. We also give the bereaved families a chance for revenge.”
“Ooh! That sounds refreshing and good! Ah! Heavenly Demon! Another comment has arrived!”

—I want to join the Heavenly Demon Church!

“You’ll be able to join soon. So, please wait.”
“You said it’s a religious organization where you can receive the Heavenly Demon’s teachings. I’m really looking forward to it. If you start accepting followers, I’d like to visit!”
“You’re welcome to.”
“Ah! And! There was also an article saying that you’re preparing to build the Grand Temple! Is the first Heavenly Demon Church Grand Temple really being built in Korea?”
“That’s right. I thought I’d start here since I first descended in Korea.”
“Thank you so much! Tourists from all over the world will flock here!”

—Waaaaaaah!
—Oooooh! World Heritage Site!

This also got a good reaction. Right now, Koreans were ecstatic about the fact that my Grand Temple was being built in Korea.

“Haa… I’m really looking forward to it. A Grand Temple. Ah, but Heavenly Demon! There are also some people saying this!”
“Saying what?”
“There have been opinions and criticisms that it’s not a good thing for a divine being like you, who transcends humanity, to interfere in the human world.”

Such opinions were quite widespread on the internet. There were still people who cared about such things.

But it wasn’t the mainstream opinion.

These days, if you bring up such things on the internet, the Heavenly Demon Corps would come and give you a barrage of dislikes.

“Hehehe, whoever said that has a truly cruel opinion.”

Humans are beings who need to be controlled by absolute order. But humans can never do such a thing among themselves. The history of civilization proves that.

Humans can’t help but kill or oppress each other.

That’s why an absolute order given by a being who transcends humanity is necessary. No matter how good you are, there are limits as long as you’re human, and those limits inevitably lead to tragedy.

It was only natural for a god to give order to humans.

But even if I say this, it’s not like I’m some dystopian being. Earthlings just have to accept it.

“Who is the foolish one who says such things?”
“Ah, that is.”
“Rest assured. I won’t get angry just because you criticized me. The opinions of humans are important.”

However, whether or not I accept them is entirely up to me.

“Indeed! You have a very generous heart! Usually, religious organizations are actively expressing these opinions.”

—Bastards.
—Son of a bitches.
—The guys who couldn’t even write a damn thing after the gate opened are running their mouths.

The audience immediately booed.

From what I roughly gathered, the power of religious organizations on Earth had somewhat diminished compared to before the Gate incident. Of course, that didn’t mean they had disappeared. As the situation became more difficult, a large number of people relied more deeply on religion.

But even considering that, their influence was still weaker than before the Gate incident.

“Hehehe, are the clergy who worship gods saying such things to this Heavenly Demon? It’s like a funny joke. For those who claim to worship gods to say that.”
“Ahaha. Maybe so. It seems like it’s coming from religious organizations that don’t recognize you as a god.”
“It goes without saying, but their recognition is not important at all.”

I have defined myself as a god.

That’s the end of the story.

“Because it is an undeniable truth that I am a god.”
“Indeed!”
“Clergy of Earth. You who worship gods do not recognize this Heavenly Demon. How amusing. Are you unable to recognize anyone who is not your own god? I have seen many such people.”

I’ll say a word on this occasion.

“But one thing is certain.”

Overflowing confidence.

“If your god were to stand before this Heavenly Demon.”

I say it without hesitation.

“The only fact is that he too will serve me.”

—O, ooh…!
—Oh!
—Oh my…!

The atmosphere heats up.

To further escalate it, I deliver the finishing blow.

“Are you dissatisfied with my opinion? Then bring your god before me!!! I will directly compete with that god and show you my power!!!”

—Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
—Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
—Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

A burst of cheers.

The audience’s enthusiasm swallowed the interview hall. All of them were already my followers. And the followers who worship a god. They want their god to be the strongest.

* * *

“Ah, I really have a knack for handling humans.”

After returning, I lay in the bath while being attended to by the girls. They gathered around me.

“Hehehe. That was really amazing, Kat. Provoking the gods on live television… How did you make such a cool declaration…”

Claudia said that with a smile.

“Right? I thought that part would get a good reaction.”
“You overwhelmed all religions with just one word. Really… It hasn’t been long since Kat came, but already all the Earthlings are going crazy for Kat.”
“Who in this world can resist my charm.”

—Splash!

Saying that, I raised my wine glass.

“Actually, if something very powerful, an external being like that, suddenly appeared… there would have been all sorts of confusion.”
“I don’t tolerate confusion.”
“You’re truly a god.”

—Slurp.
Kadie smiled and filled my glass with wine.

“Haa. Anyway, it’s really fun. Live broadcasts are really great. Kat, you look great too. I just like everything.”
“Hehehe, right?”
“Yes.”
“So, how is it? Do you like Earth?”
“Of course. I really like it. I don’t think there could be a more fun trip than this.”

Liz said with a smile.

“I had a lot of fun playing. I enjoyed eating what I wanted and seeing what I wanted. Are you going to come often in the future? I think it would be nice to come once in a while.”
“Of course, I have to come.”

After all, Earth needs to be managed regularly.

“Hehehe, that’s good. But Kat.”
“Hmm?”

Liz, who had been speaking with a smile, suddenly gave me a serious look.

“Isn’t there something you’ve forgotten?”
“What?”
“You know.”

What.

“Your parents, Kat.”

Ah.

“…”

I closed my mouth at those words.

“Hey, hey. Don’t just bring up that story…”
“We have to address it.”
“…”

Karin, who was about to say something, closed her mouth at Liz’s words. And then, in a cautious tone, she said to me.

“Well… I didn’t say anything because you weren’t bringing it up, but Liz said it first. What was it? Didn’t you say you were going to go see them as a group and say hello…?”
“…”

That’s…