Chapter 130: Anuma's Sword (4)

Chapter 130: Anuma's Sword (4)

“Judgment! It’s a judgment! Lu Anuma has punished the non-believers with lightning!”

What is this all about? How did it turn out like this? It was a bewildering reaction. A moment of realizing the dangers of blind religion once again.

When the sandstorm engulfed them and lightning spread among the people, I had thought it was a failure.

It was a situation that went beyond expectations. I was already feeling drained after exerting full effort.

I was worried that problems might arise. But to see such a reaction. The people responded to it.

“That’s right! Lu Anuma has punished the non-believers!”

“Oh Lu Anuma! I believed in you!”

“I, I never doubted the shaman’s prophecy!”

Outbursts akin to confessions followed one after another. Come to think of it, this seemed like a natural reaction.

How many of them truly believed in Ines’s prophecy?

In the face of an unreal and overwhelming phenomenon, it’s only natural for self-preservation instincts to kick in.

To protect oneself, they label others as non-believers.

“Chief Hardin! Chief Hardin! Are you alright?”

It was extremely fortunate that Hardin, the chief of the Arwali tribe, was struck by lightning.

“Ugh, what happened......”

The Arwali chief’s voice sounded dazed, as if he was only now regaining his senses.

Those unharmed were still kneeling and looking at Al Fahri.

He was the one who came riding a horse in the sky, amid a sandstorm with dozens of lightning branches lashing out.

With the overwhelming sight combined with the shaman’s prophecy, the people’s reactions were only predictable.

“Ah, Anuma’s Sword! Anuma’s Sword has arrived!”

“Oh Anuma’s Sword......”

Starting with someone’s remark, people began calling Al Fahri Anuma’s Sword from all around.

Although I had created it, the situation was truly gratifying beyond words.

“How, how is it going?”

Osten asked me as I concentrated. As the sandstorm subsided, he had come close to observe.

It might have been clear to me, but Osten and Aron would likely see it as blurry.

Before I could answer, Aron interrupted.

“Hey. Since brother did it, of course it’s going well.”

I feel it again, but Aron is too blindly devoted to me. Unexpectedly, this is not a good thing.

It’s good that he has faith in me, but it shouldn’t reach a religious level.

He might think I can do anything.

I can’t succeed in everything I plan. The disappointment could be greater if I fail.

‘I can’t let that happen.’

Just looking at the natives in front of me, aren’t they religiously fanatical?

Of course, I did use that to make Al Fahri into Anuma’s Sword, but.....

The moment Al Fahri’s truth is revealed, a tremendous backlash will occur.

Such a tone is not good for the organization I plan to build. I need to be a humane leader.

It’s difficult to say it right away, but I will have to correct it going forward, so they don’t blindly believe in me too much.

I had previously told them to give advice whenever they had any, but it seems that’s still not enough.

“Yeah. It’s a sacred success. Let me concentrate for a bit.”

At my words, Osten hurriedly nodded his head.

“Ah, yes. My apologies.”

I understand his curiosity. He contributed to making the saddle, and the lightning was Osten’s idea.

It’s a natural desire for a creator to be curious about their creation. But right now, focusing on the situation is important.

“I, Al Fahri, will make a proclamation.”

Al Fahri shouted loudly in front of the crowd kneeling to find their deity. Silence fell.UppTodated from nô/v/e/lb(i)n.c(o)/m

Even the Arwali chief could not interject. Just moments ago, he was being labeled a non-believer.

In this atmosphere of fanaticism, if he had spoken nonsense, he could have been beaten to death on the spot.

“On the day the Arwali tribe branded the sacred shaman as a false prophet, I saw the emblem of the sun in a dream.”

At the mention of the sun’s emblem, their gazes became fervent. It seemed as if even the sounds of breathing could not be heard.

“I took it as a revelation. That Lu Anuma was conveying his will to me through the sun’s emblem.”

Al Fahri spoke in a solemn tone. Even to me, who knew the situation, it sounded sacred.

There would be expectations of tribal unity, and a desire to hold an important position within it.

Hardin Arwali also sought out Al Fahri. It was past midnight, conscious of the gazes of others.

He proposed a deal to absolve his sins. He may be incompetent, but not foolish, yet this choice was not good.

‘Having gained the name Anuma’s Sword, there’s no way he would respond to an unjust deal.’

It seemed like a cornered human simply repeating the actions he had lived by.

After all, he was a sinister fellow to begin with. Regardless, with this, the unification of the southwest was practically certain.

The man who had unified the southwest even without my support had staged such a show.

In effect, he had placed the western islands and parts of the west, including the southwest, in the hands of my allies.

To be honest, when I left the royal palace, I had many worries, but I never expected things to unfold so well.

Although there were unexpected incidents, they turned out to be blessings in disguise.

At dawn.

After firmly turning away Hardin Arwali, Al Fahri took advantage of the darkness to find me.

“You’re insane! Truly insane!”

Even though considerable time had passed since the afternoon, he couldn’t hide his excitement.

His hands were slightly trembling, perhaps due to joy and aspiration.

Well. As time passed and he calmed down, this situation would have sunk in further.

He was a man who desired to be called Anuma’s Sword even in the game, and that dream had been realized.

Moreover, with all the tribes of the southwest bowing before him, his joy was only natural.

“You lovable outsider!”

Al Fahri was so excited that he tried to hug me. He wasn’t usually like this, so he must be really happy.

Of course, I pushed Al Fahri away with my hand.

“So, are you satisfied?”

“Of course! When we first met, I thought you were spouting nonsense, but to think you’d go this far!”

“I keep my word.”

“Yeah. I know now! You’re definitely the son of the winds, loved by Lu Anuma.”

For a few minutes, Al Fahri praised me. It was fortunate that he seemed to know gratitude.

There are people in this world who don’t know how to be grateful.

“You did well too.”

“Did you hear?”

“I can hear sounds through the winds.”

“Ah, I see. Well, I didn’t do anything. I just said what you wrote for me.”

“Putting that aside, you spoke well? You seem to have a talent for acting.”

“Is that so?”

Al Fahri laughed.

“By the way, what about Hardin Arwali? Well, he proposed various deals.”

Although we had discussed it beforehand, it seemed he wanted to consult about the deals Hardin proposed.

I had eavesdropped through the winds but seems to think I couldn’t hear that far.

“I’m asking because it seems quite profitable.”

I studied Al Fahri’s face.

He didn’t seem greedy for the bribes Hardin Arwali offered. He was simply asking my opinion.

“It’s fine. Proceed as planned.”

“As planned?”

“Anyway, once you pass judgment on Hardin Arwali, everything will fall into your hands. There’s no need to spare him. You’ll also have to deal with the largest tribe if you want to consume it.”

“I see. Then I’ll dispose of both the shaman and Hardin.”

Tomorrow, Al Fahri will depart for the Arwali tribe to bring back Ines and the shaman.

Hardin Arwali will remain here, accompanied by a few tribal chiefs as decided.

Since Ines has been rescued and Al Fahri made into Anuma’s Sword, it’s time to discuss what comes after.

“Then let’s talk about what’s next.”

“You mean tribal unification?”

“That too, but also what comes after that.”

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