Chapter 1874: Old God
The emperor had received the report directly from Devonio. She sat on her throne while connecting herself to the main system. "It looks like you have made a miscalculation on this one, Central."
"I originally expected that the human god would be pleased by our tributes as we’re fulfilling his wish."
"Unlike you, I have emotions. He also has emotions. His wives won’t find it pleasing when you push them that far." The emperor sighed.
The emperor fell silent for a moment. "And now I have to reconsider my next step. Have you seen what they’re capable of?"
"Yes. The woman, Flora Vietta Azilia, has the power to control lightning. No, it’s more accurate to say that she is loved by lightning. The moment she uses her power, the lightning surges toward her as if it were trying to worship her.
"Judging based on the data we’ve collected on the battle against General Kgakga, she might be able to extend her power very far, probably a fourth of our planet. At that time, a fourth of our planet would be gone forever.
"The damage will be unimaginable and, more importantly, it will take a very long time before the main planet can be used again."
The emperor frowned. "This doesn’t look good. Do we have any way to contain them?"
"No, it’s impossible. Their speed is too fast, and their power can even bypass the strongest metals."
"So, everything is toasted?"
"The possibility of being able to reconnect is 30%."
The emperor fell silent. It was basically impossible, but she didn’t know what to do anymore.
If she tried to apprehend Nathan to minimize the damage, there was no telling whether they could subdue them. If she didn’t do anything, there was no telling whether Nathan would spare them or destroy them.
While the emperor was trying to find a solution, Nathan was already sitting on the ground with Selena, Flora, and Sera crossing their arms in front of him.
"Ladies, why don’t you take a seat first?"
"Why don’t you explain to us first?" Selena grabbed Ivoyne by the neck. Flora had completely deactivated her. After all, even with the strongest metal, it couldn’t withstand her divinity.
"I’d explained it to you earlier. I was interested in checking the process, but I have you guys, so I have no intention of creating it from scratch."
Luna looked at the three girls and said nonchalantly, "I think that’s enough. Why are you guys feeling insecure about something like this?"
Sera pointed at Ivoyne. "It’s about the promise. He has promised not to have more than nine wives. Isn’t this like a candidate for it?"
Luna tilted her head in confusion. "No? I mean, can’t you guys treat this woman as a familiar or something? Like a humanoid golem or something." Luna shrugged, thinking it wasn’t a big deal.
Flora sighed. "What she is supposed to say is that this woman has contained everything that he wants. Don’t tell me, this also has that kind of option?"
Selena glanced at Ivoyne and asked Nathan. "Does this woman even have the night service option?"
Nathan paused for a moment. "Yes."
"See? This woman is dangerous. It has all of Nathan’s fetishes."
Luna scratched the back of her head. "I don’t really care, to be honest. I mean, sure. You should remember that he knows his limit, but this empire happens to choose to make such a low move. That’s all."
Selena sighed. "I’m tired of getting angry, but I dislike how they’re treating us. I understand the courtesy, but without even having any privacy... I don’t know what to say. Don’t you feel the eyes around us all this time?"
"I do." Luna nodded. "They’re mostly monitoring the civilians, but it’s clear that they can be used to monitor us as well."
"So, what are we going to do?" Sera asked. "Burn it?"
"I can take care of it." Luna extended her hand. "I will store it in my space ring first. Still, although it’s low, we’ve taken something from them."
"I know." Nathan raised one finger. "I’m still thinking about the subjugation of the alien, but we will get everything from that alien. Of course, we first have to investigate it to know what we’re dealing with. If it’s not possible, we will use other things as compensation then leave this place."
They didn’t exactly have another opinion regarding the compensation.
Suddenly, Nathan felt something vibrating. It wasn’t the device. Rather, his soul was vibrating.
"Hmm?" Nathan took out his Soul Contract to see what was going on. There was actually a report from Bella’s group.
"Old God, outside the planet."
Nathan tilted his head in confusion. "What’s going on? Old God?"
"What is it?" Selena asked, taking a look at the report. "What is Old God? Does this place have a god or something?"
"Elaborate." Nathan wrote the reply.
The words vanished first before Bella wrote down the full report.
"The people in this world recognize another existence between the Central Processing Unit. Apparently, this Central Processing Unit is their new ’God.’ It controls the current operation of the world.
"However, before the Central Processing Unit, there was a similar one who has yet to evolve to what it is now. Most people call it Old God or Fallen God, but its actual name is General Intelligence.
"It is located outside the empire. It has been thrown out, but it seems to be intact. You may want to check it out."
"Have you guys checked it out?" Nathan asked.
"Yes. As for the details, I think it’s better for you to check it personally."
Nathan narrowed his eyes before glancing at the girls. "What do you think?"
"If it’s truly the so-called Old God, then I’d love to see it." Luna nodded.
"Well, isn’t this the same one as the one sending Ivoyne to us?" Selena crossed her arms.
"We should proceed with caution, but we really need to check it out."
Nathan ultimately nodded. "Okay. We should check it out. It’s basically the first-generation of the Central Processing Unit, right? Both of them might be different."