The world doesn't need succubi to save it.

"...Since you think there's no problem, then I have nothing more to say. When you change your mind, you can seek help from the Watchers."

"We have always welcomed ordinary people like you who have ventured into the world of Awakened Ones."

"...Whether it's you or your former master, we welcome you."

The operator patted the butler on the shoulder, gave a wink to the team behind him, and led the group away.

"Let's go."

Watching the silent procession, the butler, his eyes reddening, bowed deeply to them.

"grateful!"

Straightening up, the butler first cleaned up the mess on the floor, then walked to the man's side and grabbed his arm, ignoring his filth.

"Sir, we should go now. Let's not cause any more trouble for others outside."

The man did not resist, and his attempts to break free stopped halfway. He stood up with the help of the butler, who half-supported and half-dragged him.

The butler, somewhat surprised by Anjing's quiet demeanor, spoke with a touch more emotion in his voice, saying gently:

"Okay, let's go home."

Step by step, the two of them supported each other as they walked into the distance.

After a long silence, the man suddenly asked in a hoarse voice:

"Home? Do I still have a home?"

Family?

The Silver Council has fallen, the family has been wiped out, and all relatives are dead... Only he, who was driven out of the family years ago, is still alive.

Is there still a place for me in this world?

"...Yes, sir."

Tightening his grip on her arm, the butler said firmly:

"As long as we are alive, there is still hope behind us, and we still have a home."

"……Yeah."

The two of them helped each other as they walked away toward the small dwelling they had been assigned in the shelter.

"I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble over the years."

"I didn't care. It was just what I should do. Please don't take it to heart."

"……Thanks."

"You're welcome."

……

……

This is one of tens of thousands of shelters, a microcosm of the world at this moment.

What the gods bring to this world is far more terrifying than people imagine.

He was not the only man to break down and lose control like this; they lost far too much in the disaster.

But life is not over yet.

Those who survive have only one choice.

That means looking forward.

live.

Chapter 566 Erosion

The situation at the shelter was barely maintained thanks to the Watchers' efforts. Although there were some small-scale disturbances, all major riots were nipped in the bud.

Rather, given the vast disparity in strength, the possibility of a violent uprising was simply impossible from the start.

At certain times, the power of mortals is very strong.

In defending their homes, resisting foreign enemies, and preserving the flame of life, mortals can unleash astonishing power, even enough to withstand the intrusion of gods.

But this power shouldn't, and won't, be effective against the protective umbrella that shields them...

Therefore, their feeble resistance was suppressed time and time again without causing the slightest ripple.

Tens of thousands of shelters is no small number, and it's unrealistic for the Watchers to manage them all.

As a result, some leaders of awakened organizations and ordinary people's societies were also brought into the leadership to participate in the management of these shelters.

……

……

"Wow! They're really brave; they actually dared to launch a riot against the Watchers."

After looking at the reported data, Red-Haired Legend remarked:

"That's fucking reckless!"

"Brilliant!"

remarkably brave.

That's fucking brave!

Watch your language, don't be so vulgar.

"Ha, it's none of your business!"

The blue-eyed legend blew on his steaming tea, glanced at the surveillance equipment in the upper right corner of the room, and smiled faintly:

"I'm used to it, but others might not, and you don't want to either... right?"

"...Damn, no, I mean! Tsk!"

His cheeks twitched violently, and the Red-Haired Legend scratched his head in discomfort, then shut his mouth with a frustrated expression.

Okay, I won't say anything anymore, alright?

With a smug smile, the blue-haired legend was also deeply moved:

"Perhaps this is what they mean by ignorance is bliss."

Ordinary people may not know how terrifying the Watchers are, but these Awakened ones know it all too well.

The Watchers, they've never been good people!

If these people harbor malice, their fate will be tragic.

If these people are awakened, then their lives won't be easy either.

Logically, if either of these two points were achieved, the Watchers would have launched a swift and decisive attack, instead of expending so much energy on appeasement and suppression as they are doing now.

The Watchers had already scattered the ashes of the ringleaders long ago, ending the matter once and for all.

But reality is so strange; none of these things actually happened. These ordinary people didn't harbor any dark thoughts; they simply couldn't bear life in the shelter.

Why do I want to cause trouble? Because I feel uncomfortable.

No other reason? That's all...

"They're all spoiled kids who've been pampered by a good life."

"Yes, speaking of which... ah."

Red-Haired Legend paused halfway through his sentence, thought for a moment, then raised his hand to cover his mouth and asked curiously:

"Why is the Watchers' reaction so calm? Logically speaking, they should have been unable to sit still long ago in the face of so many provocations."

"........."

Watching his old friend's actions, Blue-Eyed Legend squinted, his expression extremely complicated, and finally sighed helplessly.

"...Because the Watchers didn't feel offended, did they?"

"What they expect is for ordinary people to be able to live this kind of life."

So what if they're spoiled?

Doesn't this prove that their approach was correct?

Otherwise, an ordinary person living in a world full of suffering would not be able to raise such a child.

The Watchmen would only feel gratified and give the mischievous child a mild lesson, albeit with a gentle touch.

Hearing the blue-eyed legend's explanation, the red-haired legend suddenly understood, then clicked his tongue and said:

"Tsk, if only the Watchers could be a little kinder to people like us."

"Instead of forcibly summoning us to act as tools, and having us under the constant watchful eyes of observers."

He had no objection to coming to the shelter, and he was also happy to contribute.

But what made him uncomfortable was the feeling of being watched.

Why be so gentle to ordinary people but not to other awakened ones?

"Hehe, then you can think about it."

Blue-Eyed Legend rolled his eyes at his old friend and sneered:

"This isn't surveillance, this is protection."

"Protect?"

"Of course it's for protection. Otherwise, do you think the Watchers would allow uncontrollable and unstable elements like us to be out there at this time?"

In the current situation, are only supernatural beings in danger?

"Uncontrollable awakened ones have always been within their scope of cleanup."

"But never forget this."

To quell external threats, one must first secure internal stability. In this extremely unstable time, the Watchdog will not overlook any factor that could potentially cause adverse consequences.

"As for the matter of being gentler, if I had to say, there are certainly ways, and there are two paths."