It's time to improve the strength of the infinite world

Chapter 476 Total War (Faith)
"Eh?"

Watatsuki Toyohime unconsciously uttered this syllable representing doubt from between her lips.

What's happening here?
At the same time, a question mark slowly appeared above Princess Yoshihime's head.

"Hmph, you all think this is cruel, right? But that's not all—"

Someone deliberately adopted an indifferent attitude and continued speaking.

The brutality and cruelty contained in that tone were like a surging undercurrent hidden beneath a calm sea, which was completely unleashed.

only……

In stark contrast to the chilling, almost freezing atmosphere of malevolence, was the concrete explanation in his words—

"I want them to only get triple pay for working overtime, and to be forced to work out for an hour after get off work..."

"Salary increases only once every four months, and psychological counseling only one day a week..."

"..."

"..."

The two princesses exchanged a glance, and both could see the confusion in each other's eyes.

--this……

—Is this really about enslaving people on earth?
—Is there some mistake, or has this gentleman misunderstood something?
Although the Lunar Capital is isolated from the world and has long lost contact with the Earth.

However, this does not mean that the Lunarians are completely indifferent to the development of Earthlings.

Especially as the wheels of time roll ever forward, Earth's technology has advanced rapidly. From satellites that twinkle like shooting stars in the night sky to probes capable of exploring the lunar surface...

All of this has led to a significant increase in the Lunar Capital's focus on the people on Earth.

Although it hasn't reached the point where it feels threatened, it hasn't interfered with Earth's lunar landing project, or secretly created difficulties or sabotaged the other side's plans.

However, they at least understand the overall level of technology that people on Earth are currently at.

This is basically what the so-called atomic age is all about.

In this era, the productivity of people on Earth has been greatly improved. The energy density released by atomic fission is seven orders of magnitude higher than that of burning firewood.

The progress that humankind has made in the last two hundred years is greater than the sum of the advancements made in the previous two thousand or twenty thousand years.

It's as if time has been compressed in these two hundred years, and the development of technology is like a high-speed train, rushing forward at breakneck speed.

However, behind the booming productivity, the distribution mechanism remained trapped within the framework of 19th-century production relations.

The hourly wage of a Silicon Valley engineer is likely to be a level that a Congolese miner cannot catch up to in three years.

The world's richest 1% control more resources and wealth than the other six billion people combined.

This enormous gap is like a deep chasm, stretching across human society.

Under such a basic premise... the attempt by this alien god from a distant time and space to enslave the people on earth becomes absurd and abstract because of those specific conditions.

—Does He naively believe that He is so wicked that He can plunge the people of the earth into eternal damnation?
—Did He foolishly think that He was cruel and could bring endless suffering to people on earth?

But in reality...

If we look at the conditions He announced, this is simply a way to distribute welfare.

"What's wrong? Is there a problem? Why aren't you saying anything?"

The voice spoke coldly, questioning the silence of the two moon princesses.

"..."

"..."

"No, this... I..." Princess Yorihime stammered, even this usually straightforward purple-haired girl with a high ponytail was a little lost.

It was too sudden, and too abstract.

Moreover, it's so absurd that it leaves one feeling both amused and exasperated.

If anyone else were here and said something like that, Yorihime would definitely think that the other person was being sarcastic or joking.

However, the current situation is different.

Opposite them stood a strange, unfathomable, and incomprehensible... "god".

Its aura of majesty and mystery acts like an invisible shackle, binding people's thoughts.

This invisible pressure naturally makes people subconsciously take all related topics seriously.

Just as ordinary people find it hard to imagine that a big figure like the president would joke around, they always subconsciously assume that anything the other person says must be a serious decision.

Even the princess of the Moon Capital cannot escape this kind of mindset.

"Is it out of pity? Or out of sympathy?"

The alien god sneered—

"Get your position straight. You don't need all this extra thinking. Just carry out the mission!"

"You summoned me, you embraced my power..."

"I have given you what you asked for, and now it is time for me to ask for my return!"

The voice seemed to come from a distant abyss, carrying a mysterious yet powerful sense of oppression, as well as an undeniable forcefulness.

Logically speaking, at this moment, the atmosphere should become cold and frozen, suffocating.

however……

Who said it was out of pity and sympathy!

Isn't this a bit too bizarre?
Watatsuki Yorihime twitched the corners of her mouth, the subtle movement filled with helplessness. It took her a lot of effort to barely suppress the urge to complain.

Although this other god's attitude seemed cold and ruthless, as if he had finally torn off his disguise, like dark clouds torn apart by a gale revealing the ferocious sky behind them, at this moment, she felt completely unable to be angry, or even generate any negative emotions.

Even if my heart is stirred, it's definitely not anger or resentment.

"I understand, I...we will carry out your orders."

At this moment, Princess Toyohime finally spoke up, expressing her sister's opinion while repeatedly giving her sister meaningful glances.

Yorihime naturally understood what this meant.

Her expression was strange, but she did not say anything more, because she had figured it out... Why argue about this? Isn't it better to keep this beautiful misunderstanding?
"very good--"

"Then...go! Go and offer me the world on earth!"

………………

After a while.

"Is this for real...?"

Leaving the Moon Goddess Hall, which served as the main control room, Princess Yorihime's usually exquisite face twitched slightly at the corners of her mouth as she couldn't help but complain to her older sister:
"This, this is really—this is too outrageous!"

"..."

"..."

"I guess they're serious. After all, they couldn't have just invited us over to joke around, could they? And Mother didn't say anything..."

Princess Toyohime gently rubbed her temples, looking troubled, and said, "That condition must be serious. He has no reason to lie to us about something like this, since we are powerless to resist it anyway."

When Yueye saw that the master had summoned them, she only said a few words at the beginning and remained silent throughout the rest of the process.

This also demonstrates that the deity's attitude towards this matter was firm and unquestionable.

Perhaps this was indeed an agreement or alliance between the two, and the other god certainly wouldn't have offered power and assistance for free.

It must be for the purpose of achieving something.

This should be a deal.

That's probably why Tsukiyo-no-Kami agreed, because what that alien god coveted wasn't the moon, but the earth.

In this way, there is no fundamental conflict between the two sides...

This also explains why Master Tsukiyo would choose to negotiate with a tiger; if it would truly harm the moon, he certainly wouldn't have considered it.

"But what is He after? Is He here to spread the light of humanitarianism?"

Princess Yorihime still couldn't understand.

"Not necessarily. Perhaps there exists a level of existence beyond our comprehension. Just look at the results of the moon's terraforming; that deity definitely came from a more advanced civilization..."

Watatsuki Toyohime pondered for a moment, then shook her head, indicating a different opinion.

"In the society He was familiar with, this might already be considered extremely inhumane?"

Happiness is often perceived through comparison.

In a slave society that practiced human sacrifice, feudalism was undoubtedly extremely advanced...

However, when the comparison is made with capitalism, the conservatism, rigidity, and strict hierarchy of feudalism undoubtedly become a representative of backwardness...

If we also consider the miserable plight of workers during the Industrial Revolution, then systems like the 996 work schedule would undoubtedly be utopian blessings...

As for the current situation—

People who work a two-hour workday probably think that an eight-hour workday is inhumane and an act of exploiting slaves.

After subconsciously taking the current situation seriously and subconsciously dismissing the possibility that the alien god was creating abstract art...

Princess Toyohime could only guess at this.

After all, she felt that perhaps only in this way could the current strangeness be explained.

"Perhaps, but I must say, if He really intended to enslave the people of the earth with such conditions, He might very well achieve a swift and decisive conquest..."

Princess Yoshihime seemed to have thought of something and gave a few nervous, dry laughs.

Just like those movies about fighting aliens made by people on Earth...

Humanity may be determined to fight off extraterrestrial invaders, but they have absolutely no chance against the Interstellar Red Army...

"Anyway, let's see how to resolve this matter... Since His initial intention was to enslave, He must have been targeting people."

Watatsuki Toyohime pondered seriously, "Perhaps it's to plunder believers? But whatever the case, we can use this to minimize direct conflict and avoid unnecessary war and bloodshed..."

She harbored no hostility toward the people on Earth.

Even now, when given such a mission, I have no intention of doing anything bloody; instead, I try my best to resolve it peacefully.

To invade Earth, we must resolve the issue as peacefully as possible...

This sounds strange, but as it stands, it's not magical at all; in fact, it's very realistic.

After all, judging from the conditions proposed by that strange god, most humans would not be able to refuse.

"I think so too..."

The purple-haired girl with a high ponytail sighed: "Given the moon's current capabilities, all that's needed is gravitational anchoring and orbital locking, and disrupting Earth's tidal system through an artificial gravity field..."

"This would trigger global tsunamis and release of crustal stress, which would be enough to destroy everything, without needing to go through our hands..."

"so."

"He must have gone there for the sake of humanity itself."

"Perhaps it was to spread His faith?"

(End of this chapter)