Chapter 184: The Gloom Lifts
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Chapter 184: The Gloom Lifts
"Look, it's been so many days, and nothing's happened. Why don't we deposit the money back?"
Over breakfast, Chad cautiously broached the subject with Ge Li.
Ever since the God of Death besieged Willis City, even though the Internet God had driven him away again, Ge Li—despite being thousands of miles away—had immediately withdrawn all their savings from the bank.
And she had converted it all into more stable silver coins.
"Let’s wait a bit longer. Haven’t you seen what’s being said on the internet? Wars are breaking out everywhere. Who knows when it might reach us? It’s safer to keep the money on hand."
Ge Li was adamant.
Truth be told, ever since their big fight over the bicycle, Ge Li’s attitude toward life had shifted quite a bit.
She had finally learned to indulge in life a little.
But the God of Death’s siege on Willis had been like a nightmare, reawakening her fear of war.
After all, she had lived through war before—she had no sense of security left.
But what good would keeping the money on hand do?
If war really came, where could they run?
To the east, the Kaman Union was reportedly already engulfed in conflict. The Faction System introduced in the Conquest of Subdomains was unfolding there.
To the west, the Edith Empire wasn’t at war, but it was a nation ruled by the Dragon Clan. Without Dragon Bloodline heritage, they’d be nothing but the lowest of the low there.
To the north stretched the endless Lanlun Mountains, with only the Music Capital, Vias—the domain of the Music Goddess. But with the multiverse in chaos, and the Music Goddess rumored to be weak, could she really protect them if war reached her lands?
As for the south, it was all ocean—the territory of the God of the Sea.
In short, no matter where they looked, there was no suitable place to take refuge. And even if there were, they wouldn’t be able to get there.
The Keville Empire was still their best bet.
Chad opened his mouth but swallowed his discouraging words, changing the subject instead.
"Actually, we don’t need to be so pessimistic. Really. Remember York, the Pork Grabber I told you about? He even bought a bicycle recently!"
The Pork Grabber York was infamous in their factory for his stinginess.
Just how stingy was he?
His nickname said it all.
Rumor had it that one day, York craved roast pork but couldn’t bear to buy any. So he found an excuse to visit a barbecue shop, grabbed a handful of meat, and claimed he was checking how fatty it was. Then he went home, licked his fingers, and ate two big bowls of rice.
You’d think he was poor, but no—York’s family was actually well-off. He was just naturally tight-fisted.
"Chad, I know we can’t really go anywhere. Withdrawing the money doesn’t help. I just... I can’t shake this unease. Please, don’t try to convince me anymore, okay?"
A hint of pleading flashed in Ge Li’s eyes.
Chad froze, then finally fell silent.
After breakfast, as they parted at the door, Chad hugged Ge Li and said, "Nothing will happen. The Internet God will protect us!"
Ge Li nodded, forcing a faint smile for Chad.
Then she rode her bicycle toward the weather station.
Chad had bought a bicycle too, and he pedaled toward the newly opened factory. Influenced by Ge Li, he—who usually loved listening to music while riding—didn’t turn on the internet that day, for once.
As he pulled up to the entrance, he happened to spot Pork Grabber York and instinctively called out, "York, morning!"
"Morning!"
The two dismounted simultaneously, pushing their bicycles side by side as they walked toward the factory.
"So, how’s the ride? Feels great, doesn’t it? Told ya—buy early, enjoy early! Should’ve listened sooner!" Chad tried to keep the mood light.
"Yeah, buy early, enjoy early! I’ve figured it out—how many days does a man really have in this life? Who knows what tomorrow brings? What’s the point of pinching pennies? For all we know, war could break out any day now. Might as well enjoy it while we can!"
York’s sudden embrace of hedonism sent a chill down Chad’s spine.
He’d assumed York bought the bicycle because he was optimistic about Keville’s future!
But now… now it seemed he was even more pessimistic than Ge Li.
Chad fell silent.
Ever since his salvation by the Internet God, he’d regarded the deity as his spiritual anchor.
York’s reaction now filled him with anger, sorrow, and—most unsettling of all—a flicker of doubt.
Could the Internet God truly protect the Keville Empire?
"Whoosh—"
At that moment, a deafening roar erupted from inside the factory.
No—not just the factory. Even outside, the clamor rose like a tidal wave.
Chad’s scalp prickled—was it war?
Instinctively, he swerved his bicycle around, ready to rush out and find Ge Li. But before he could, a worker suddenly charged over, grabbed his shoulders, and bellowed, "Did you see it? Did you see it? The Internet God is eternal! Hahaha—"
"God bless the Empire!"
"Raaah—!"
Excited shouts burst from the factory windows.
Chad froze.
He and York exchanged bewildered glances.
Before he could grab someone to ask, his voice call ringtone blared—Ge Li’s special tone.
Chad hastily answered, and Ge Li’s voice, brimming with excitement that seemed to transcend time and space, poured through.
"Chad, have you checked the official website? The Keville Empire won’t go to war anymore! It’s amazing, just amazing! You were right—the Internet God is so merciful and great. He’s been watching over us all along!"
"Huh?"
Dazed, Chad kept the call going while frantically opening the internet.
A pop-up appeared the moment he logged on. Clicking it led him straight to the Keville Empire’s official website.
It was a news report!
The headline read:
—[The Internet God, the God of War, the God of Life, Mother Earth, the God of Death, and the God of the Sea Officially Form the Binding Six Great Gods Treaty of Offensive and Defensive Alliance.]
Below was the written report, with a video embedded in the middle—Saint Magus Dandell solemnly announcing the news.
No matter how much the Keville Empire had once kept its people in ignorance, the advent of the internet had made them aware of the terrifying might of the Five Great Righteous Gods.
Online, die-hard supporters of the Internet God hailed him as invincible, citing his past interventions as proof.
Others argued that if the Internet God were truly stronger than the Five Great Righteous Gods, he wouldn’t have remained on the defensive—he’d have struck first!
The two factions clashed endlessly in online debates.
But regardless of which side they were on, everyone agreed on one thing:
—Among the six most powerful gods in existence, the Five Great Righteous Gods and the Internet God were undoubtedly at the top.
The focus of the debate was merely where the Internet God should rank among the Six Great Gods.
Thus, when this proclamation was announced, how could the Keville Empire not erupt in excitement?
The strongest gods of the multiverse had formed a Binding offensive and defensive alliance treaty—this meant their most feared enemy had become an ally. It meant they no longer had to live in constant fear of war breaking out!
The shadow of war had finally lifted!
In an instant, the Keville Empire was stunned! The Internet was ablaze! The multiverse was in an uproar!
While the commoners in the Internet God’s preaching zones rejoiced at finally being freed from the specter of war, the gods of the multiverse were left dumbstruck by a single detail in the Six Great Gods Treaty!
The Six Great Gods declared:
From this day forth, the Keville Currency shall be officially renamed Interconnected Coins. These coins will be issued as paper money, pegged to Source Essence, and freely exchangeable by all!
They shall possess unlimited legal tender status.
Should the Interconnected Bank default, the gods shall act against it together!
"Look, it's been so many days, and nothing's happened. Why don't we deposit the money back?"
Over breakfast, Chad cautiously broached the subject with Ge Li.
Ever since the God of Death besieged Willis City, even though the Internet God had driven him away again, Ge Li—despite being thousands of miles away—had immediately withdrawn all their savings from the bank.
And she had converted it all into more stable silver coins.
"Let’s wait a bit longer. Haven’t you seen what’s being said on the internet? Wars are breaking out everywhere. Who knows when it might reach us? It’s safer to keep the money on hand."
Ge Li was adamant.
Truth be told, ever since their big fight over the bicycle, Ge Li’s attitude toward life had shifted quite a bit.
She had finally learned to indulge in life a little.
But the God of Death’s siege on Willis had been like a nightmare, reawakening her fear of war.
After all, she had lived through war before—she had no sense of security left.
But what good would keeping the money on hand do?
If war really came, where could they run?
To the east, the Kaman Union was reportedly already engulfed in conflict. The Faction System introduced in the Conquest of Subdomains was unfolding there.
To the west, the Edith Empire wasn’t at war, but it was a nation ruled by the Dragon Clan. Without Dragon Bloodline heritage, they’d be nothing but the lowest of the low there.
To the north stretched the endless Lanlun Mountains, with only the Music Capital, Vias—the domain of the Music Goddess. But with the multiverse in chaos, and the Music Goddess rumored to be weak, could she really protect them if war reached her lands?
As for the south, it was all ocean—the territory of the God of the Sea.
In short, no matter where they looked, there was no suitable place to take refuge. And even if there were, they wouldn’t be able to get there.
The Keville Empire was still their best bet.
Chad opened his mouth but swallowed his discouraging words, changing the subject instead.
"Actually, we don’t need to be so pessimistic. Really. Remember York, the Pork Grabber I told you about? He even bought a bicycle recently!"
The Pork Grabber York was infamous in their factory for his stinginess.
Just how stingy was he?
His nickname said it all.
Rumor had it that one day, York craved roast pork but couldn’t bear to buy any. So he found an excuse to visit a barbecue shop, grabbed a handful of meat, and claimed he was checking how fatty it was. Then he went home, licked his fingers, and ate two big bowls of rice.
You’d think he was poor, but no—York’s family was actually well-off. He was just naturally tight-fisted.
"Chad, I know we can’t really go anywhere. Withdrawing the money doesn’t help. I just... I can’t shake this unease. Please, don’t try to convince me anymore, okay?"
A hint of pleading flashed in Ge Li’s eyes.
Chad froze, then finally fell silent.
After breakfast, as they parted at the door, Chad hugged Ge Li and said, "Nothing will happen. The Internet God will protect us!"
Ge Li nodded, forcing a faint smile for Chad.
Then she rode her bicycle toward the weather station.
Chad had bought a bicycle too, and he pedaled toward the newly opened factory. Influenced by Ge Li, he—who usually loved listening to music while riding—didn’t turn on the internet that day, for once.
As he pulled up to the entrance, he happened to spot Pork Grabber York and instinctively called out, "York, morning!"
"Morning!"
The two dismounted simultaneously, pushing their bicycles side by side as they walked toward the factory.
"So, how’s the ride? Feels great, doesn’t it? Told ya—buy early, enjoy early! Should’ve listened sooner!" Chad tried to keep the mood light.
"Yeah, buy early, enjoy early! I’ve figured it out—how many days does a man really have in this life? Who knows what tomorrow brings? What’s the point of pinching pennies? For all we know, war could break out any day now. Might as well enjoy it while we can!"
York’s sudden embrace of hedonism sent a chill down Chad’s spine.
He’d assumed York bought the bicycle because he was optimistic about Keville’s future!
But now… now it seemed he was even more pessimistic than Ge Li.
Chad fell silent.
Ever since his salvation by the Internet God, he’d regarded the deity as his spiritual anchor.
York’s reaction now filled him with anger, sorrow, and—most unsettling of all—a flicker of doubt.
Could the Internet God truly protect the Keville Empire?
"Whoosh—"
At that moment, a deafening roar erupted from inside the factory.
No—not just the factory. Even outside, the clamor rose like a tidal wave.
Chad’s scalp prickled—was it war?
Instinctively, he swerved his bicycle around, ready to rush out and find Ge Li. But before he could, a worker suddenly charged over, grabbed his shoulders, and bellowed, "Did you see it? Did you see it? The Internet God is eternal! Hahaha—"
"God bless the Empire!"
"Raaah—!"
Excited shouts burst from the factory windows.
Chad froze.
He and York exchanged bewildered glances.
Before he could grab someone to ask, his voice call ringtone blared—Ge Li’s special tone.
Chad hastily answered, and Ge Li’s voice, brimming with excitement that seemed to transcend time and space, poured through.
"Chad, have you checked the official website? The Keville Empire won’t go to war anymore! It’s amazing, just amazing! You were right—the Internet God is so merciful and great. He’s been watching over us all along!"
"Huh?"
Dazed, Chad kept the call going while frantically opening the internet.
A pop-up appeared the moment he logged on. Clicking it led him straight to the Keville Empire’s official website.
It was a news report!
The headline read:
—[The Internet God, the God of War, the God of Life, Mother Earth, the God of Death, and the God of the Sea Officially Form the Binding Six Great Gods Treaty of Offensive and Defensive Alliance.]
Below was the written report, with a video embedded in the middle—Saint Magus Dandell solemnly announcing the news.
No matter how much the Keville Empire had once kept its people in ignorance, the advent of the internet had made them aware of the terrifying might of the Five Great Righteous Gods.
Online, die-hard supporters of the Internet God hailed him as invincible, citing his past interventions as proof.
Others argued that if the Internet God were truly stronger than the Five Great Righteous Gods, he wouldn’t have remained on the defensive—he’d have struck first!
The two factions clashed endlessly in online debates.
But regardless of which side they were on, everyone agreed on one thing:
—Among the six most powerful gods in existence, the Five Great Righteous Gods and the Internet God were undoubtedly at the top.
The focus of the debate was merely where the Internet God should rank among the Six Great Gods.
Thus, when this proclamation was announced, how could the Keville Empire not erupt in excitement?
The strongest gods of the multiverse had formed a Binding offensive and defensive alliance treaty—this meant their most feared enemy had become an ally. It meant they no longer had to live in constant fear of war breaking out!
The shadow of war had finally lifted!
In an instant, the Keville Empire was stunned! The Internet was ablaze! The multiverse was in an uproar!
While the commoners in the Internet God’s preaching zones rejoiced at finally being freed from the specter of war, the gods of the multiverse were left dumbstruck by a single detail in the Six Great Gods Treaty!
The Six Great Gods declared:
From this day forth, the Keville Currency shall be officially renamed Interconnected Coins. These coins will be issued as paper money, pegged to Source Essence, and freely exchangeable by all!
They shall possess unlimited legal tender status.
Should the Interconnected Bank default, the gods shall act against it together!
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