Gods, Ashes Descend

Chapter 44 Vigorous Expansion

The bus stopped in front of a house. In Tokyo, where land is incredibly expensive, owning a house like this meant the Goto family was quite well-off. Moreover, there were relatively few people around. Li Wei began directing people to clean up the area.

However, seeing Goto's tense expression, Li Wei shook his head at her.

Seeing Goto crying and sniffling while hugging him, Li Wei could only stand there helplessly.

After she had finished crying, Li Wei went with her to burn her parents' bodies to ashes and bury them in the yard.

According to Li Wei's policy, manpower has become sufficient, with one or two hundred people coming every day. However, most of them are not capable of fighting, and some are even civilians who dare not kill.

However, Li Wei wasn't picky; he'd take anyone. He figured he was much more reliable to handle logistics himself than to hire those lowly people. He threw those who didn't want to fight into work, but there wasn't much work to do right now, just moving things around for a while.

The rest of the time was left for them to watch videos and learn how to use modern industrial facilities; they could arrange their own time as they pleased.

There are also many tough men and women wandering in the post-apocalyptic world, and even the worst of them are extraordinary, meaning their souls are of the quality of heroes.

Moreover, there are quite a few demigod-level heroes who have come to see the new world, but one of them plans to settle down here.

Li Wei welcomed these powerful figures, whether they had no real power or only a small amount of influence, with open arms.

One is Onion Bro, who's just there for the fun; the other is Jack Baldo from Catarina, an old friend of Yom the Giant. In this brand new world, for the sake of its continuation, he has to come and lend a hand no matter what.

As for his agreement with King Yhorm, that whoever loses their will will be freed, he felt it wouldn't hurt to wait a little longer. After all, the Giant King burned himself for the sake of the world's continuation.

Moreover, the presence of Black Sperm might be able to awaken the other party, but considering Yhorm's exaggerated size, Onion Bro thinks one or two might not be enough.

The other one is the arrogant knight, Kalim's Ego. For the sake of his saintess Irina, he thought it would be good to give this silly girl who was determined to be the Fire Keeper a more populated place, instead of the dungeon.

As for the world not being peaceful, it doesn't matter, his super hammer is not just for show.

Slave Knight Gale also arrived, but the young lady was frightened back by the aura on the moon and stayed hidden in the sacrificial site. She only released the Norse warriors from the painting world, and she did not object to those who were willing to associate with Li Wei, the Ashes.

However, the Nordic hunks were only making tentative contact, but Levi was confident he could slowly win them all over.

After making contact with Ashwood, all of the Farron Ghosts joined him. In addition, Ashwood also brought in two Exiles and a large group of demi-human Gollums.

In his words, humanity is still useful, but it's useless if there's not enough of it. At least it can quickly revive team members whose minds have become numb, and suppress those infected team members more quickly, hacking them to death as soon as they get up.

There were even extra manpower to clean up those idiots in the Land of the Dead, Carthus, who had come into contact with the Abyss. Wood also swore to Levi that he would eventually kill the Overlord, that indestructible fetus god.

However, in addition to ordinary travelers, wandering knights, and exiled knights, people from various factions also came.

The secret agents in the royal city were only there in secret.

The Darkmoon Knight Sirius, who is searching everywhere for his grandfather, plans to trick Levi into joining the Ear Madman gang, who are constantly on the lookout for crimes.

There were also those who secretly sought out Levi, such as Leonard of the Ring Finger, who planned to have Levi accompany him to meet Princess Rosalia of the Sun.

After being rejected, he simply shook the rest of his fingers and went off to collect souls.

As long as Li Wei approves the teleportation permission, these people who want to earn souls to become stronger or use black essence to revive someone will have no choice but to work for Li Wei, and they will also have to pay heavy taxes, taking 80% of the spoils as spoils.

Li Wei takes 30%, and throws the rest into the fire. They have no objection to this. After all, if they anger Li Wei, he can pull off the spiral sword. Unless they resort to force, they can only watch helplessly.

In the Dark Souls world now, Li Wei's power is not weak. Small forces have no need to provoke Li Wei, after all, even working for Li Wei is much better than before.

The major powers are already in a mess themselves, and have no time to bother Ash, who is not a lone individual.

In the apocalypse, none of those who have established power are easy to get along with. If you anger the small factions that make their fortunes off Li Wei, they will also have a headache.

Early in the morning, Goto, who had been giving Li Wei a back massage all night, took Li Wei for a stroll on the street. Although the neighborhoods next door were in chaos, the cleared-out area in front of them already had a lot of life.

Although it's a fantasy version, the demi-human elder Goru, carrying a cane, patrols the streets with Goru, who is holding a spear and a small round shield, to maintain order.

Although it sounds absurd, there are conflicts between various factions in the Dark Souls world, and it's not surprising that they would fight each other when they met in the street.

Moreover, with more people, they naturally began to exchange goods and services. Mages selling items and recruiting apprentices on the street would see if there were any warriors with better equipment, while commoners would put up signs to see who needed support staff to help manage their houses or carry large bags to help collect loot.

"Handcrafted fire pots, quality guaranteed. One set of ordinary souls (ten) or two sets of mutated corpse souls."

"Freshly made pine resin, brewed on-site, first come, first served!!" (Dark attribute enchantment for a short time)

"We can acquire magical weapons, either through trade or purchase. But forget about the two-handed great axe of the Millwood Knight (a Norse macho man), I can't lift it."

"Anyone interested in learning the fire magic of the Great Swamp? It's only twenty souls, and I'll teach you until you master it, plus I'll throw in some fire gloves."

"Soul Gun Roll Reel, on sale for a bargain!"

"We sell firearms from this world, so that even restless civilians can use them, and we allow credit."

"The Undead Legion is recruiting again. Anyone with the Extraordinary level is welcome to go to Farron Keep to extinguish the fireworks. They will be given uniforms and greatswords on the spot."

"We are recruiting priests and mages. Our squad consists of twenty elite knights. As long as we are not wiped out, you can rest assured about your income; it will definitely not be a losing proposition."

The chaotic scene of heavily armored knights, robed mages, and people dressed in modern clothes kept Goto on his toes.

However, she was quite happy and never got tired of it, taking Li Wei for a walk every day.

Then she took Li Wei to see Saint Irina to learn how to be a priestess. In her words, Li Wei should wait until she becomes the Fire Keeper, then he will have to call her his wife.

If you ask her, she won't refuse to help the poor old man lose his virginity.

Li Wei let his pet's ambitions go, treating it as giving her a reason to live.

Irina lived right next to Levi, which was the place Ego had chosen.

Goto banged on the door loudly.

"Uncle Ego, open the door quickly, I'm here to learn from Sister Irina again."

A moment later, the door opened, and Igor, dressed in modern clothes, looked helplessly at the tiny figure in front of him and scratched his head.

"You shameless bastard, you still won't give up? What's so great about being the Fire Keeper? You're one, and that stupid woman inside is one too, and they've bumped into each other. What a hassle."

"Uncle Ego, you're really disgusting when you're being arrogant. Be careful, or I'll tell on you to Irina."

"Ha, who cares about that troublesome woman?"

Even so, he still made way for him.

(The Painted World is a place for those who have nowhere else to go. The Spectre of Farron is an auxiliary force of the Undead Legion. After the Undead Legion was burned, he had nowhere to go, so he joined the Painted World. His weapon configuration includes a shield and spear, javelins, and a saber.)

(Milwood is a destroyed nation, and its knights are all exiled knights; the Knight Commander of Milwood)

(The Great Hammer Millwood Knight, with red eyes, is corrupted by the Abyss and beyond saving.)

(Shield and Axe Millwood Knight)

(big bow)

(King of Giants and Onion Bro)

(Hilis is looking for her grandfather?)

(The arrogant knight Ego)

(Grandpa Gale)

(The Young Lady and Mr. Gale)