World System Among Gods novel Chapter 9

"Why don't you make this village yours? This village has all the conditions to complete your mission, sir."

There is a system sound that makes his face brighten up instantly. He starts to speak, “Erick, I can help this village and make it much better than how it is today. But I have one condition."

I haven't asked yet, but I already got a breath of fresh air. Of course, Erick and the others are pleased to hear Ares’ offer. Even though they are new to each other, they may feel he is not the wrong person. After all, if Ares is a bad person, what will he want to take anyway. The village is already poor, the children aren’t that attractive, and the women are weak and might not be enough to fill his charm.

"If indeed you can make the condition of this village improve, whatever conditions you put forward, we will agree to it, sir," Erick said with confidence.

"I want to be the leader of this village," Ares responded to his words directly without rambling.

Erick and the others fall silent for a moment and look at each other. After the village head left them, Erick and his four companions completely controlled the village's decisions. After all, they are the last hope the town has. So, it is natural that they are always the decision-makers.

Only through eye movements and graceful head movements do Erick and the others come to a final decision. "We agree with you leading this village. But don't you feel loss already to lead a village that stands alone without any ties to any major powers above it? Moreover, this village is very far from the outside world."

"I have nothing to lose, and I believe that soon this village will at least be on par with a small town under my leadership," Ares said in response to Erick’s question.

Erick and the others are doubtful about the content of Ares’ answer. But the voice they heard after instantly cleared their doubts. Ashur says, "Belief in my lord, and you will have nothing to lose."

That confidence comes along with a belief. The women cultivating the yellow-furred wolf's flesh also heard the chatter of Ares and the others.

In their hearts, they are pleased that their village has a leader again. The new leader brings good hopes, plus a handsome face full of authority. Looking at Ares, it is as if they are looking at an Emperor full of charisma.

"We entrust this village to you. We beg you, look after and care for us as residents of your village." Erick and his four companions knelt before Ares.

The women, parents, children, and almost all the villagers who heard Ares and others' chatter also kneel and follow what Ericks said. Ares smiles while shaking his head when he sees that the people in the world he now occupied are so fond of kneeling.

Raising his right hand, he began to say, "I, as the village leader, promise to rebuild this village, and I will take care of you and look after you. But I have a new rule."

Ares paused for a second, making everyone curious and worried. “Never kneel except in front of your parents. If you obey, I will prove every word I just made."

Hearing that, everyone immediately gets up. "What a good and disrespectful leader." Everyone whispers as they are proud of the new leader of their village after what they’ve been through.

[Mission to form territory]

[It is hoped that you will form a village and make sure you will be the leader]

[Requirements for the formation of a village]

[Population: 655/500] [Security Officer: 10/15]

[Mission accomplished]

[Mission Reward. +2.000.000 exp +2,000,000 coins >> get a subordinate]

In the evening, a small party is held to welcome Ares, who has officially become the new leader of the village where Erick lives. This village doesn't have a name yet, Ares and the others have agreed on a name, and tonight that name will be legalized.

Babylon is the name that Ares proposed, and it gained the approval of all the villagers tonight, they officially became Babylon's villagers, and Ares is their new leader.

[Creature: Goddess]

[Level: 10,500]

"Go… goddess?" he screamed inwardly, seeing which creature Hera came from. What's more, seeing her level, he wanted to curse his luck.

“Hera is one of the young Gods. But because she is so cruel to the enemy, she is expelled from the gods' palace, and at the same time, you, master, call her to be your subordinate."

"How can I have the subordinates of a God when I'm still so weak?"

“The summoning of subordinates is done randomly. Anyone can be summoned, including angels or gods; they will submit if they are called to be subordinate to the master. Only the Devils and the inhabitants of the underworld that you will not be able to summon to be subordinated."

"Does summoning include hidden skills?" Ares thought upon hearing the system explanation.

“Subordinate summoning is not a skill. Think of it as a wonderful gift. If you are lucky, you will get benefits, but if you are not lucky, you will only get the trash.”

Ares nodded, and only then did he realize the existence of his two subordinates, who were still silent in their respective places and positions.

"Hera stands up,” Ares said.

“From now on, she is your new partner."