The Demonic World I designed
Chapter 1240 - 1239: Judgment!

Chapter 1240: Chapter 1239: Judgment!

If one day, the beautiful world you’ve worked tirelessly to create betrays you, what would you do?

Will it?

Chen Qing had actually asked himself that too. He was once a person from the bottom of society, and he understood some aspects of human nature quite well.

People can be despicable sometimes; a hint of kindness to an evil person receives praise, while a good person is denied wholly just because there’s something displeasing about them. Many people seem to be like this.

He remembers when he was in America Federation, he was in a small city in the southern part of a certain state. The mayor at that time was the most talented, diligently resolving debt issues for the city, improving welfare, solving many poverty issues, and rescuing many local small businesses, at least allowing thousands of people to avoid unemployment crisis. Initially, he was indeed adored by the people, and households praised him.

But as time passed, people began to critique his policies as too cautious, not willing to introduce large capital, and so on.

When it came to elections, a ridiculous matter involving his nephew’s affair scandal was used by political adversaries as an excuse to attack his character, and it surprisingly affected the voting.

A flamboyant other mayor took office.

Chen Qing still remembers the fate of that city after, when large capital was introduced, local small businesses suffered blows, leading to at least ten thousand people losing their jobs, while the large capital, with better industrial systems and more efficient teams, didn’t need that many people. Those unemployed were again provided with low-threshold loans by the big players, leading many in a brief drunken stupor to continue entrepreneurship, eventually losing all their assets.

Houses were acquired at extremely low prices, and vast lands were easily taken by capital, coupled with favoritism from the newly appointed mayor, the poverty rate of the whole city reached seventy percent in such a developed country, reports even emerged about people starving.

And what of the previous mayor?

Did he have a good end?

It seems not; he was reportedly surrounded and killed by impoverished citizens, without reason, seemingly just because of some arguments and grievances.

A middle-aged man who once brought brief happiness and stability to the city couldn’t even attend his own daughter’s wedding.

How ironic...

At that time, he sighed, deciding never to enter politics, too terrifying.

Yet unexpectedly, he not only entered politics but became a feudal lord.

But as King of Qin said, was he sometimes too idealistic?

"My lord?" Wei Gongcheng cautiously looked at Chen Qing, seeing his silence, his heart sank.

Everything that Chen Qing did for this world, he who followed closely saw it the clearest!

What was the world like before? What is Jiangnan like now, everyone can feel it.

Now, every Jiangnan citizen lives an enviable life in troubled times because of Chen Qing’s accomplishments. Every household should be worshipping Chen Qing, not less.

But... everyone seems accustomed to such goodness, yet when something unfortunate happens to Chen Qing, he becomes the target of public criticism.

People...

"I’m fine..." Chen Qing took a deep breath: "How’s the situation now?"

"Very... very bad..." Wei Gongcheng hung his head, not daring to look at Chen Qing: "Despite rational people still speaking out for you, many have started to clamor, forming groups demanding you publicly explain..."

"Publicly explain?" Chen Qing’s gaze became dim.

Wei Gongcheng sighed, it truly is absurd. Those causing a stir mostly lead decent lives, enjoying numerous Jiangnan benefits, yet act like they have nothing better to do...

Chen Qing’s grim expression wasn’t just because of the news, but also Wei Gongcheng’s loyalty.

Even though it was previously restored, just now, it obviously dropped down to eighty.

Wei Gongcheng... even he harbored some doubts due to this matter...

This realization left Chen Qing chilled to the core.

If such a loyal person is affected, the impact on ordinary citizens and soldiers is imaginable; given time, his Divine Path Sect might even collapse.

Yet some aspects Chen Qing couldn’t comprehend.

Previously Wei Gongcheng was evidently convinced by his persuasion, why did his heart change due to some so-called news in just two days?

Was he such a fickle person?

It shouldn’t be. Besides, regarding Digital City, he knew the details, was the very first to know. If others have concerns about him, fine, but Wei Gongcheng had never shown concern over this matter, so why now?

Chen Qing’s pupils shrank, suddenly feeling he found something...

That’s it, Wei Gongcheng originally had little concern about his origins, even though he had explained everything, his loyalty had never dropped, not even a bit. Now it’s merely public concerns, why react so dramatically?

There’s only one possibility... He has been influenced by that monster.

He previously speculated that the monster should not be able to consistently influence people, or else Wei Gongcheng wouldn’t have regained loyalty so quickly. So... it’s very likely it has come nearby!

Chen Qing abruptly looked around, thinking quickly.

It should be! The monster’s influence has a range; this panic necessitates close influence, the farther away, the more diminished the effect.

Previously, even Emperor Siao was influenced, indicating it was nearby Capital City. When Emperor Siao was persuaded by Old Liu to isolate himself, its impact evidently lessened, hence why it shifted to Jiangnan.

Indeed, Emperor Siao’s approach now prevents it from further exploiting fear; citizens inherently fear the Emperor, further panic creation would be insignificant, whereas Jiangnan’s prosperity and stability are the least conducive to panic spread.

With this thought, Chen Qing suddenly felt he found a method.

"Gongcheng..."

"At your command!"

"Immediately investigate, centering on Lyuzhou, expanding outward in four directions. Assess the level of panic, identify where it begins to weaken, where it’s most severe. In one day, you must deliver the intelligence to me!"

Wei Gongcheng seemed taken aback, immediately realizing something, quickly answered: "Understood, my lord!!"

After Wei Gongcheng departed, Ziyue stepped forward: "You’re testing the range?"

"Yes..." Chen Qing nodded: "This thing’s ability should not operate over long distances, given it’s a mental attack rather than a real virus. Its function resembles the center of panic energy, radiating outward, the farther the worse the effect, and to influence important figures, more energy is required; so, if I’m correct..."

"It’s right next to Wei Gongcheng!!!"