Paying Tribute to a "God"

The location of the city of "Peji".

Looking down from above, you'll see a lush Forest and mountains all around.

The war correspondents atop the airship dared not continue filming what was happening on the scene.

They were very clear about their mission here.

That's why they knew that V5 probably wouldn't broadcast these clips.

The photojournalists exchanged glances, their foreheads beaded with cold sweat, their faces filled with trepidation, before slowly lowering their cameras.

On the airship, the members of the Nen user squad, who were positioned to the side, frowned as they looked at the chaotic scene below.

Them...

It seems to have witnessed humanity's most primal worship of mysticism.

"People of Congo, pay homage to the great 'God'!"

Led by the blond, blue-eyed President Xiupa, and then in a ritual long extinct in modern nations, with the utmost piety and complete submission, they prostrated themselves on the ground, offering the highest salute to... the slender figure on the shoulder of the Red Giants!

Xiupa's submission was due both to the opponent's superior strength and to the opponent's "merciful" tacit approval of granting him power.

Xiupa didn't know much, but he knew that V5 was definitely out of the question.

Even if the boy in front of me is a monster in human skin, as long as he can communicate, then... what's wrong with submitting to such a monster!

Politicians are only accountable for the source of their power.

Thus began a large-scale performance, imbued with a devout and herd-like atmosphere.

Ian himself was taken aback by Xiupa's actions.

The others, including Uvogin, Nobunaga, and others who were flying in mid-air wearing Take-copter on their heads, were quite interested and grinned, thinking that what the other party said made a lot of sense.

Ian... truly deserves the title of "god".

Biscuit covered her eyes, and like her teacher Netero, she, possessing a free will, could only lament the inherent flaws of humanity...

Even the president of a country cannot avoid it.

Behind Xiupa, a group of incompetent Military General looked at each other in bewilderment.

This group of people lacked military command skills, but were masters of opportunism and choosing sides. Seeing what President Xiupa was doing, they dared not utter a word of dissent and immediately imitated his behavior!

One by one, they knelt down and kowtowed, shouting tremblingly.

"Homage to the great 'God'!"

The sounds were initially faint, but this behavior clearly resonated with the survivors who had just experienced a devastating catastrophe.

The men and women on the field, having accepted the fact that they would be leaving this place with the manipulator of this Red Giants.

Seeing that even their own president had submitted to the other side, they had no other thoughts.

One by one, as if a virus were spreading, they knelt down and kowtowed, chanting slogans.

"Homage to the great 'God'!"

The sound spread wider and wider, and the calls grew louder and louder.

And Ian.

Standing on the Red Giants's shoulder, looking down at the countless kneeling figures below, a strange emotion welled up within me.

Even though he knew perfectly well that these people were just grasping at his lifeline in desperation.

However, to be worshipped by countless people like this...

But it also made Ian feel somewhat elated.

God?

Reason brought my thoughts back to normal.

I am not worthy of the title of god; I merely used props to do what I could.

Soon, Ian's eyes cleared, and he stopped indulging in the feeling.

Of course, he didn't refuse.

He knew that at this stage, it was necessary to reassure such a large number of people about their relocation, even if it was a beautiful misunderstanding, if it could be helpful.

Ian remained silent, his gaze fixed intently on the ground below.

Uvogin and the others around him didn't say much either.

"My actions have been affirmed by 'God'!"

Xiupa, kneeling devoutly on the ground, saw that the figure high above had not refused, and knew he had won his gamble. At the same time, he felt a greater sense of anticipation for his future.

If God doesn't lie, then... I will become King with supreme power.

The thought of this made Xiupa's heart burn with excitement. His restless heart even wished that the entire Congo City could be moved to the location designated by the other party right now, so that he could experience the charm of royal power.

However, just as he was fantasizing about this...

"Boom--"

A deafening roar shattered his illusions and caused the countless kneeling survivors to raise their heads in alarm.

They all looked up, their expressions filled with terror as they stared in the direction from which the sound came.

Unfortunately, separated by countless tall buildings and architectural ruins, they couldn't see anything at all.

Meanwhile, Ian and his group were high in the sky.

Naturally, they saw in the distance that Sashado and the V5's armies were once again engaged in a brutal war.

This time, V5 has clearly reverted to using new weapons.

The explosive force was enormous; even from a great distance, the clouds in the sky seemed to be shattered. However, no restricted bombs like the [Poor Man’s Rose] were used yet.

It was this loud noise that brought Xiupa back to his senses.

I finally figured it out... what level of monster I was facing...

What are just ordinary people thinking? The other person might simply not care...

"God... forgive my blasphemy..."

He listened intently to the terrifying sounds of bombing from the battlefield, and crouched even lower, as if he wanted to bury himself completely underground.

Ian had no time to Kung Fu Hustle attention to the group below.

He would consider the ideas proposed by the other party, but as for other things, it depended on his mood.

"Sashado..."

Ian gazed into the distance, his expression grave.

At this point, he even considered taking advantage of the V5's intervention to eliminate Sashado together.

However... V5 was really disappointing.

They actually only sent some ordinary soldiers here to "die".

If there was any expectation before...

But after facing Sashado, he knew that these soldiers had no hope of winning, even if they pulled out weapons and equipment that were a generation ahead of the rest.

But they were still a bit lacking in dealing with Sashado.

Without a weapon that brings about a qualitative change as a breakthrough, killing the opponent is undoubtedly impossible.

That overwhelming surge of Nen was no joke...

Moreover, Ian had already learned about Sashado's abilities from Aimina and Eluna, especially after seeing him return to his normal human form.

The other party has already selected suitable offerings.

At least... there's no hope of defeating the opponent before they've exhausted all their offerings.

Certainly...

Ian has done what he had to do, and there's nothing he'll lose by staying here and watching the fight.