If there were anything more terrifying than death, it would undoubtedly be awaiting death, knowing the Grim Reaper was just ahead yet being utterly unable to resist, forced only to watch as the Reaper slowly closed in to claim one's life... All thirty-four councilors felt the hair rise on their necks; their guts trembled violently, and the more timid ones suffered incontinence, losing control of their lower bodies.

Lin Luo knew Sakuya held the title of 'Oni of Slaughter'; after all, before Remilia altered her fate, she had been an assassin, even using the practice of slaying lesser demons to hone her skills. The 'Oni of Slaughter' in the misty night was more than just a technique; it was a state of being... However, what shocked Lin Luo was how utterly brutal this state could be!

Of course, although this state was cold-blooded to the point of seeming utterly devoid of humanity, it wasn't entirely uncontrollable. The fact that she had only targeted the MM Cavalry moments ago, sparing both allies and civilians, was proof enough that she maintained a remarkable degree of control.

Truthfully, Lin Luo didn't fully endorse such a massacre. It wasn't that he intended to spare the Senate or its henchmen; the issue was that, following his previous impassioned speech, their side had undeniably become the symbol of justice and righteousness. The consequences of Sakuya's slaughter were unpredictable.

But what was done was done. Five thousand people had already been slain; there was little point in stopping the remaining dozens of senators now... Well, let it serve as a display of might. Didn't someone once say? The bread and milk must be offered, but the chopping axe must also be raised.

At that moment, everyone inside and outside the square held their breath. After witnessing the horrific scene of a river of blood flowing on the ground, the MM soldiers, who had previously been wavering between the Senate and the "World United Army," had long since dropped their weapons and retreated obediently to a distance... What they saw was hell; they would rather die than enter that abyss!

Those capable of stopping Sakuya made no move, simply standing by and watching quietly. Those who wished to intervene lacked the ability and watched, dumbfounded. Then, when they saw Sakuya less than a few meters from the Senate's seating area, she suddenly vanished.

One second, two seconds, three seconds... Five seconds... Ten seconds... She did not reappear!

This undoubtedly offered a glimmer of hope to the senators. Previously terrified into immobility, now, a sliver of courage ignited in their hearts. One councilor cracked a grin, turned, and made a swift dash toward the inner cabinet chambers.

He had only taken one step when he suddenly felt himself soaring. Instinctively looking down, he saw a spray of crimson blood erupt from below. Before losing consciousness, he realized... That was his neck.

"H-Help me! Don't kill me! Don't..." Another councilor, witnessing this, instantly broke into a cold sweat, his face contorted in terror. Before he could finish his plea, he saw two silver glints engulf his entire field of vision.

Offering hope to the prey in the midst of despair, only to inflict even greater hopelessness once that hope had taken root—this was the essence of Sakuya's merciless slaughter, destroying them body and spirit, over and over again.

Sakuya took only ten minutes to kill nearly four thousand MM Cavalry, but she spent nearly twenty minutes slaying the thirty-two Senate councilors. The process was chillingly cruel; even those who deeply loathed the Senate could barely watch. Except for those with exceptionally strong wills, many covered their ears and shut their eyes; some even vomited on the spot, while others screamed and fled the plaza as if their lives depended on it after seeing only a fraction.

Only a very small number of people managed to witness the entire scene from start to finish.

In the end, all thirty-two Senate councilors were dead: twenty-seven slain by Sakuya's hand, making it twenty-eight including the earlier one, while the remaining five had simply died of sheer terror.

When Sakuya's killing spree finally ceased and her gaze slowly returned to normal, Lin Luo stepped forward, carrying two marionettes. Facing everyone, he announced in a booming voice, "I oppose war, and I oppose bullying the weak with superior strength. But I do not hesitate to use force to resolve issues. Everyone here today, everyone who has witnessed this scene: go tell the world! If anyone dares to instigate war, if anyone dares to rely on their power to oppress the weak, I will slaughter them with means a hundred times more cruel and bloody!"

"This world harbors humans, and even more so, sub-species. Certain people, for their own gain, for that luxurious wealth, commit acts of village extermination and genocide... Selling Cat Girls, capturing Dragon Girls, enslaving Elves—these heinous acts are too numerous to list, and they occur everywhere in this world, even now. Relying on brute force, they disregard the lives of other races. Therefore, I now issue this proclamation to the entire world!"

He had not used a magical amplification device, yet Lin Luo's voice resonated across the entire square—no, nearly every corner of the world! It operated on the same principle as the compulsory cognition magic that Choushu Rin used at Mahora Academy.

In this magical world, holy lands brimming with immense magical energy are no less frequent than in the real world, and the average magical concentration far surpasses that of the mundane realm. With the support of his abilities and Choushu Rin's technology, the words Lin Luo spoke, along with his image, were transmitted to every corner of the globe—a World-Class Projection Magic!

While it was nowhere near the ability of the Creator to project an entire world, the fusion of science and magic was a challenge to the Creator's power, and this was the final thing he would do for this revolution.

"Power, wealth, honor... Those who crave these things, those who intend to incite war to achieve them, go ahead, come to me! As long as you can surpass my existence, as long as you can withstand the brunt of my wrath, as long as you possess the resolve to face annihilation, then by all means, try! Because... War walks hand-in-hand with your demise!"

As if heaven itself conspired to amplify Lin Luo's presence, the moment he finished speaking, the sky above the entire plaza suddenly churned with dark clouds, and blinding white lightning roared across the heavens with the force of ten thousand mountains... Thunder Roars Across Nine Provinces!

Simultaneously, the five thousand-plus corpses belonging to the Senate lying on the square were suddenly lifted by a wave of white energy, rapidly ascending into the sky. The instant they made contact with the dazzling lightning... they were vaporized into dust!

"Oh my, oh my, that was quite a brilliant move. With this, he has practically become a god," Al murmured softly in a voice ordinary people couldn't hear as he watched the spectacle.

"If this truly reduces future wars, that would be a great relief," Lakan agreed solemnly.

"Heh, we certainly couldn't pull off something like that, nor do we possess such oratory skills," Konoe Eien sighed wryly.

With their perception, they could clearly see that both the lightning and the light were merely extensions of Lin Luo’s power. But to the common people, to those watching across the globe, this was more than power—it was a divine miracle!

Especially as he stood there holding the Creator’s marionettes, simultaneously manipulating the evil organization bent on world destruction while punishing the wickedness and injustice of the world. Even heaven and earth responded to his words... This was beyond the capabilities of a hero; this was a deity descending from the sky!

Although the people of the magical world did not believe in gods and never accepted their existence, that was only true before. Now, Lin Luo was acknowledged by heaven and earth, effectively serving as their emissary. Who could possibly stand against such celestial power?!

"Ooooooh!!!!"

The people in the plaza, who had been paralyzed by fear after Sakuya's slaughter, quickly erupted into earth-shattering cheers upon witnessing this miracle. In their eyes, Lin Luo was no longer human; he was the representative of God.

A god who punishes evil and rewards good, who stops wars, and brings peace to the people in order to enforce worldly justice and righteousness.

With this status, Sakuya's earlier massacre became easily justifiable: the Senate had colluded with the 'Complete World,' an evil organization attempting to destroy existence. Their greed was boundless, and they instigated wars everywhere. Therefore, eradicating them was the will of God, an act to bring peace to the world. Their brutal methods were merely a warning to others, meant to strike fear into the hearts of all remaining evil factions.

At this moment, the 'Complete World' became insignificant to them, for they had a god on their side!

Cheers were echoing not just in the plaza, but in most parts of the world. In some highly superstitious races and nations, people even knelt before Lin Luo's projection, their expressions filled with a reverence akin to religious fervor.

Of course, while some rejoiced, others worried. Lin Luo's appearance was a massive boon for the weaker communities constantly facing existential crises. However, human traffickers and certain war profiteers gritted their teeth in hatred, as Lin Luo's proclamation was nothing less than a worldwide wanted notice aimed directly at them.

Yet, despite their resentment, none possessed the courage to retaliate against Lin Luo. After all, the might of heaven and earth displayed was beyond their capability to resist, and this vision was broadcast across the entire globe! Some of the more faint-hearted were now absolutely convinced that Lin Luo was a deity descended to earth, living the rest of their days in constant, fearful apprehension.

As some diligent busybodies later pointed out, following this day—dubbed the "Day of Divine Descent"—professions like human trafficking and war profiteering saw a staggering decrease of seventy percent worldwide... Though that is a story for later.

Watching the fervent spectacle below, Lin Luo himself was slightly stunned. He had only intended to issue a warning to the world's lawbreakers. His initial speech, while meant to rally the masses, could easily have sown seeds of negative consequences, so he felt obliged to take some action to counteract it.

But he hadn't anticipated such an intense reaction from the populace. Now... he had practically become a religious figurehead!

"Truly magnificent. In less than half a day, you have won over nearly eighty percent of this world's populace. As expected of the successor to the Ancient Era."

Just then, a voice suddenly echoed in Lin Luo's mind, and instantly, his expression changed drastically!

CRE-A-TOR!