People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 544 Divine Child: Worried about the remnants of the Abyss after the war? I happen to know an expert in Abyss disposal…

"Phew, finally."

"Fortunately, Ying finally gave up her stubbornness and learned to listen to other people's advice, otherwise I don't even want to think how much longer she would have had to reincarnate."

Inside the dessert shop, in the open-air courtyard.

Having determined that the certain country girl already possessed sufficient ability to break the deadlock, Lin Feng ended the final simulation.

Looking up at the pitch-black sky, he had never felt that his decision to create the dream ahead of time was so wise:
—In the very end, after obtaining the correct solution from the divine child, Shadow went through three more failures before finally getting close to success, ending with one hundred and twenty-nine simulations.

In fact, from beginning to end, he, the "simulator," was on the side of the shadow, and the predicament with a clear solution was not difficult for this homebody.

Just before the simulation began, he and the Divine Child thought that a few times would be enough at most. After all, Shadow was a god, and there was a limit to how stubborn he could be.

But after watching 129 different timelines of Inazuma's destruction, no one hoped more than him that Kage could finish the game as soon as possible.
"Phew, thank goodness I had a vague sense of foreboding at the time. The real Inazuma wouldn't be able to withstand Kage's antics."

"If I manage to wipe out the entire enemy team after all that work, even the Abyss would have to praise my skills."

—By seducing the gods' followers and making them cooperate with the abyss's invasion, they ultimately swallowed up the entire country along with the gods, turning Inazuma into a wasteland.

Even just this one play alone wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him Player of the Year in the Abyss.
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"--Urgent Notice! Monsters from the outside world have launched a full-scale attack. All residents are urged to proceed to the Thousand-Handed Hundred-Eyed Statue as soon as possible and cooperate with the Shogunate for evacuation!"

"This invasion is extremely dangerous. The General will temporarily block the monsters from the outside. Residents of White Fox Field and Hanamizaka, please cooperate with the magistrate's personnel and relocate in an orderly manner!"

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While posting notices, they also dispatched officials from the magistrate's office to conduct emergency evacuations in various locations.
Judging from the content of the announcement alone, the protected area clearly does not include the surrounding land that can be used to grow crops.

It doesn't seem like a protracted war at all, nor does it make any unnecessary considerations for eternity.

Protecting what should be protected with a clear mindset—judging from this operation alone, at least decision-makers have made significant progress in making choices.

"Heading to the vicinity of the castle tower. It seems that Shadow is about to return the Eye of God."

"Having reincarnated so many times, and with Little Yellow Hair's help, things here should be much easier than in the dream world."

In reality, there is a blond guy, and the Abyss Apostles under Ying's command can also reduce a lot of pressure when fighting head-on.

The speed of the shogunate's actions alone demonstrates the Shadow's determination; the advantages of divine rule are finally showing some signs of coming into play.

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Ayaka Kamisato, who had been specifically notified by the shop, was told to go to the Thousand-Armed Hundred-Eyed Statue as soon as possible.

Lin Feng walked out of the store and looked at the efficiency of the magistrate's office, which had been fully mobilized. He thought that the more than one hundred simulations had been somewhat useful.

"--Whoa, what kind of monster is this? Is it the Mimic General that appeared last time?"

"Aren't we just incredibly unlucky? Why does everything turn chaotic whenever we arrive in a new country, even when it was peaceful?"

This wasn't the first time I'd encountered an opponent of godlike caliber.

Rare events that might not occur once every few centuries under normal circumstances would inexplicably appear in large numbers in front of her and Ying.

But the executors and demons are one thing, they're just slightly stronger enemies at most. But this time, the entire Inazuma region has been invaded by the abyss, and now even the last remaining land is about to be conquered by the enemy.
"—Surely this kind of thing has nothing to do with the two of us, right? Is it just a simple coincidence?"

Even if we're really unlucky, the Abyss invasion won't be because of us.

I always felt that the process of everything was so natural and inevitable.

The long-neglected seal reached its expiration date just as they approached; the long-dormant enemy was ready to awaken; and the abyssal power, accumulated over hundreds of years, reached a critical juncture.
But as reasonable as it may seem, it's one thing if it happens to one person, but for the two of them, this kind of thing happens so frequently that it's like a daily occurrence.

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"Hmm, why do I always have this feeling that I'm being manipulated from behind the scenes? It can't be that my luck is really that bad?"

"But it's impossible for anyone to simultaneously control the Abyss, the Demon God, and even the Ancient Dragon, while also watching over us every day."

The trip was so eventful that I couldn't help but start looking for reasons why they were so unlucky.
I couldn't come up with any other explanation no matter how hard I thought about it.

Feeling dizzy, Paimon finally shook his head and decided to put these things aside for the time being.
"There are many monsters in the outside world. Fortunately, a lightning barrier suddenly appeared just now, otherwise everyone might not have been able to react in time."

"The rear command has ordered the frontline troops to temporarily retreat and not fight independently. Commanders are to go to the vicinity of the statue for instructions. Phew, Ying, let's go there and take a look. Hopefully, the gods have a plan to defeat the enemy."

The current crisis is directly related to Inazuma's survival, leaving no extra energy to consider other issues.

According to the scholars, people in the Academy often pray to the gods for good luck before exams, and even their tutors would take out statues of gods in front of the experimental equipment before experiments to pray for success.

I don't think I'm the only one who feels unlucky.

Paimon also made up his mind that when he went to Sumeru later, he would try his best to see the gods there and see if they could help him find the reason for his bad luck.
At the southernmost point of Inazuma Castle, in front of the Thousand-Armed, Hundred-Eyed God Statue.

Large numbers of people waited nearby to take refuge in the shelter inside the castle tower, and everyone's face showed visible exhaustion and panic.

There has never been a truce in the invasion of the Abyss; even in the civil wars before, there were periods of respite between battles.

No one can remain uninvolved, and the abyss doesn't care whether the victims are civilians or not.

For a long time recently, everyone's discussion has revolved around how to live a better life.
"Phew, as expected, everyone is hoping the Abyss invasion will end soon; Paimon isn't the only one who thinks so."

"Speaking of which, isn't that the general near the statue up ahead?"

"It seems like she's about to say something to everyone? That's quite unusual."

The first thing he saw was the purple-haired figure standing under the statue. In Paimon's memory, the person didn't seem to like appearing in public.

I'm very puzzled as to what the general and the divine child are doing here together.
Following the signs to the designated spot for them, Paimon inexplicably felt that the general was somewhat different today than before.

"Are you ready, Aying?"

"Don't worry, as long as you speak honestly about what's in your heart, no one will not look forward to the end of the abyss calamity."

During a break in personnel scheduling, Yae no Miko was told about her previous "rebirth" experience by A-Ying, and just like in her dream, she quickly chose to accept it.

It was clear that Ah Ying had grown a lot compared to before, and she decided to give her old friend some confidence:
"—Relax a bit. The endless battle has gone on for far too long. Now everyone's wish has become to win this decisive battle that will determine Inazuma's fate."

"The invasion of the Abyss has never stopped for a single day, and Aying, your figure protecting Inazuma has long been a source of confidence for the people." "Whether it is the residents of Haiqi Island or the residents of Narukami Island, they are fighting against the Abyss with all their might. Everything before is no longer important in the current situation."

"You are fighting to end this disaster, and no one is more qualified than you to receive the wishes of these countless people."

Ah Ying, standing before him, was the only hope for winning the war.

Even the fact that everyone has the opportunity to gather here is because of the barrier she maintained with her own power.

The isolation of the past few centuries had indeed led to the people’s alienation from the gods, and the general was often perceived as aloof and unapproachable.

However, since he took over the administration, many of Inazuma's problems have been gradually improving. The increase in believers at Narukami Shrine undoubtedly demonstrates Ayane's efforts during this period.

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"I know I shouldn't be thinking so much, but the number of monsters outside is endless. If I'm not by their side, the army could be wiped out if something goes wrong during the battle."

"They gave up arable land, most of their existing living space, and even everything except this battle."

"For the military, operations like this, where they are isolated and without support, and where the return journey is not even a consideration, require extraordinary courage."

I knew exactly why I had to do this, because the opponent's strength was precisely positioned at a point where victory was impossible without going all out.

However, battles that result in either a resounding victory or total annihilation are a tremendous test for any army.

Not forgetting why he had previously reorganized the Heavenly Territory Enforcers, Ying was somewhat worried about whether the soldiers could muster the courage to continue fighting despite their disadvantage.

"I remember you said you had memorized the locations of all the Abyss Gates, right?"

"—Then you don't need to worry about anything outside of the battle. Just leave these things to the army. Trust me, they are much more determined now than you first met them."

"As for what happens after the victory, such as post-disaster reconstruction and the land that may be eroded by the abyss, don't worry about that. If there's an opportunity, I can introduce you to an expert in this field."

It is clear that Inazuma's army is now vastly different from what it used to be, and the intensity of battles comparable to those during the Calamity of Kanria is the best test for them.

With numerous Evil Eye users personally trained by the elites of the Abyss Order as their grassroots leaders, and having honed their skills in intense battles for a long time,

Currently, Inazuma's army has undergone a complete transformation in terms of tactics, combat strength, and determination.

"An expert in post-disaster reconstruction and solving abyssal erosion? Then I'll trouble you, Divine Child, to find an opportunity for me to meet with him."

"I didn't expect you to know someone like that. If we can get their help later, the pressure of rebuilding should be greatly reduced."

I didn't think too deeply about it; I just thought they were friends that the Divine Child had made outside over the past five hundred years.

He shook his head, looking down at the panicked crowd who had been waiting there for a long time.

Ying took a deep breath, realizing it was time to reassure everyone.

"Gentlemen."

"For a long time, I believed that eternity was stillness, immutability. In the endless long years, I could sweep away all obstacles with the blade of thoughtlessness and make everything in Inazuma unchanging forever."

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After a slight pause, Ying looked around and swept his gaze across the faces below, some filled with fear, some with exhaustion, and some with doubt, before finally fixing it on the countless dull eyes of the statue.

"But achieving eternity is not so easy. I realize that beneath the abyss, a single, unthinking strike is not enough to support Inazuma's future."

"All the filth has gathered; this will be the final battle that will determine Inazuma's fate."

"I will return all the Eyes of God, abolish the Eye Hunting Edict and the Isolation Edict, and rethink Inazuma's future."

"Inazuma's future is in everyone's hands, and everyone's strength is crucial."

"I promise this will be the final battle, and I promise I will lead all warriors to drive out of the abyss."

"Please pray for all the warriors who are fighting, and believe that Inazuma will reclaim the tomorrow tainted by the abyss. I will carry this wish and blessing with me."

"—Here, we declare war on the abyss."

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Outside the defensive line, facing an army with unprecedented fighting spirit.

In the end, the pre-battle speech was completed according to the manuscript that the divine child had helped to revise slightly, and all the people had been settled as much as possible within the final defensive line of the barrier.

Holding fast to his dream, Ying could feel the countless desires around him to expel the abyss.

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Look up,

Even without observing, Ying knew that the dark figure in the distance would appear in front of him very soon after he showed himself, just like in every previous simulation.

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I don't intend to waste any precious time.

The intense lightning covered the dream in his hand, and the power it gained from the condensation of faith and willpower was far greater than ever before.

It flew into the sky, turned back, and nodded to the army that had already made tactical arrangements.

Gazing at the dark figure already appearing on the horizon, Shadow, as he had done on every previous outing, chose to face the enemy alone:
—She is still the only one capable of confronting the Abyss General head-on, and this has never changed.

But everything else is completely different now; this time, he is not fighting alone.

The locations of all the Abyss Gates were assigned to different teams in advance, and information about the enemies that might be encountered was also disseminated well in advance.

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He fell silent for a moment, certain that he had done everything he could, and that all he needed to do was trust the people who were also fighting on the front lines.

She mustered her spirits and decided to do one last thing she could:

—With the dream in his hands, he personally cut off the shadow that shrouded Inazuma.

(End of this chapter)