That was easier than I imagined it would be.

Imagined?

You know I was a bit scared actually.

Heeyun shrugged as she glanced over at Kim Chanyul.

Oh.

Dohyuk nodded as he also realized what she was talking about.

Chanyul had lost, but there was no complaint this time around.

It was the term that Giwon and Yuri used to describe the effect that happens to the believer when he or she loses. Dohyuk had experienced it multiple times already.

Im sure there are a lot of people out there who did not choose to take up a religion this time around because of that.

Often times, when a believer faced a situation where they could not face the circumstances with the borrowed godly power, the god would then intervene and take over the body, infusing a tremendous amount of godly power that the believer would not be able to handle.

The outcome was the destruction of the body and mind. It can never be undone and what followed was usually pain beyond imagination.

As for Chanyul, Dohyuk heard from Giwon that Badense was a hot-tempered god, so the chances of having a complaint was likely.

I guess he made Badense mad or something.

The wind that churned had stopped a while ago, signaling Badenses loss of interest in this place. It was pitiful enough to lose to Dohyuk already, but to claim that he could win if his men came back it was too pitiful for Badense.

Dohyuk did not know this, but it didnt matter. He walked over to Chanyul and crouched.

Ahuh

Chanyuls body was shaking with shock coming from the loss of blood. He will soon become unconscious. But with such high stats, he will not die. Dohyuk picked him up by the shoulder and looked around. About 100 people were behind Heeyun.

Have all the injured been taken back to the city?

Yeah.

Their actual order was to return back to the city right after the fight was over. Even then, Dohyuk knew why they had to come all the way here.

Good work, everyone.

People had different expressions on their faces. Excitement, the feeling of achievement, guilt, fear, and other mixed feelings. Dohyuk understood all that.

You probably have mixed feelings about this. I know this better than anyone. I still feel the same way.

These people wanted to hear that as they didnt need compliments or anything. They did not expect to experience such feelings.

The reason for that is because you and I are human. We are not like those beasts. It is not a good thing to have these feelings.

Dohyuk looked at everyones eyes as he spoke.

Ive already explained about the rest.

During the past five months, Dohyuk had been investing his coins to purchase equipment that had options similar to Dohyuks sleeping bag. So if people felt burdened after the fight, they could use it.

Like I explained, your burden will be lowered if you use the equipment. But to be honest, if you do that, you will keep feeling the burden you are feeling now. It will not stop.

People were silent, but they reacted to Dohyuk.

If you do not wish to feel that, you do not have to use the equipment.

But then

Yes, you will be corrupt if you dont use it. Dohyuk responded. But at least you will not feel burdened anymore. And even then, I will not banish you from the city as long as you follow the rules of the city.

There were Yuri and Giwon for example. Dohyuk gave them a choice.

Even then, if you want

Thats when someone burst into laughter. It was Heeyun who could not stop from laughing out loud.

What- Heeyun

What are you doing?

People frowned as they spoke to Heeyun. It wasnt that they were scolding Heeyun. They were just thinking so highly of Dohyuk that they thought it was rude to laugh in front of him.

Im sorry. I wasnt laughing at his words

Then, Heeyun stopped and looked up at Dohyuk.

No, actually it was funny.

Everyone gasped. Dohyuk seemed surprised, but then he asked in a calm voice, Please, care to explain what part of it was funny?

I know you were generous, but I didnt know you were that generous, Mr. Mayor.

Mayor, not Dohyuk. This was the nickname given to Dohyuk in the recent days.

Dont you all think so?

Heeyun looked around as she shrugged.

Think about it. Mr. Mayor provided us with a bunch of things already. He gave us freedom, a place to live, and he even gave us the power to fight those beasts. Now, hes allowing us to become those sick beasts too!

Heeyuns expression turned serious. Yeah, its as he said. It doesnt feel good. Its stupid to even feel guilty for beating up those bastards but so what?

Heeyun then smiled again. Its not only that, right? I mean, Im very excited right now. We practiced our formation, and we achieved what we wanted to do, right? Is there anybody who feels the same? Ive never felt so excited before.

!

People then began to nod silently one by one. And soon, everyone seemed to agree with Heeyun.

Yeah! Youre right! We were sick and tired of those bastards! Were not going to become one of them now! Id rather feel guilty and burdened than become one of them!

Im going to use the equipment and fight again!

Yeah!

People began to shout in excitement now.

See? Heeyun whispered as she snuck up next to Dohyuk. It all depends on how you say it. They all look up to you. You shouldnt say depressing things from the get-go.

Dohyuk scratched his head and looked down. A message popped up.

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It never happened to God Dohyuk until now. Now, everyone came to Dohyuk and began throwing him up high in the air to cheer.

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[Form Undecided]

[Range Undecided]

[When the celebration starts, the form will be set.

By repeating the first celebrations form, the celebration will be set in place with all followers who decide to join.

During the time celebration is held, all faith from the followers and the amount given to the god will increase greatly.]

And with that, Dohyuk checked the amount of faith he was receiving right now.

It its over 500 thousand in just seconds

Dohyuk gulped. If the whole city joined the celebration

Maybe

Perhaps it was possible to bring the miracle much earlier than expected.