The Outer God Needs Warmth

Chapter 101

It's been over a year since I came to this world.

And now, the Heavenly Demon Church is all excited about the promotion battle, which has returned after a year.

Yes, it’s the promotion battle from last year when Byeongil rose from the position of Hobeop to become the head of the sect in one go.

However, the biggest topic right now is none other than Goomilmil.

The story of Goomilmil, the daughter of the former church leader Guseongyong, is the hottest topic. What makes it even more so is that she brought along Omyoungseong, who is a Heavenly Demon Body, and declared she would challenge the Heavenly Demon in this promotion battle.

For reference, the term "Heavenly Demon Body" refers to a Harvester.

From some point on, people started calling Harvesters "Heavenly Demon Bodies." It’s not entirely wrong, as once you become a Harvester, you can learn the Heavenly Demon Technique.

However, someone overflowing with confidence wouldn’t be able to learn the Heavenly Demon Technique. That’s why Omyoungseong can’t use it.

But, by using the internal cultivation techniques they possess, they can lift someone up, like Eunjae did to me.

It’s not a technique belonging to just one person.

But, surprisingly, no one here has gained psychic powers. Could it be because it’s possible to survive without them?

In this world, known as martial arts, it seems psychic powers aren’t very necessary. Or perhaps martial arts alone are sufficient.

“What brings you here to such a place?”

In the late afternoon, while the Heavenly Demon was training with Sooga, I returned to the village, and as soon as I arrived, Inshimwon hurriedly ran toward me.

He’s not wearing the usual full-body Woljedang outfit.

I guess the reason for that is that there’s no longer any need to cover his face.

Originally, people from Woljedang have more parasitic creatures in their bodies compared to ordinary members of the Heavenly Demon Church. This not only presses against the body but also slowly transforms it into a human-like being.

So, they cover their entire bodies.

The reason he was inhaling smoke filled with painkillers was also because of this.

For reference, if you dig through Daegon’s memories, strictly speaking, it’s closer to a bio-robot than just insects or parasites.

Of course, they can also be replicated, but this causes genetic issues, and their souls are weak, meaning their descendants don’t turn out well. Even if they stay still, their intelligence gradually degenerates, and they become smaller in size.

If you create an intelligent being from the same species, there are no such side effects, or rather, the next generation becomes stronger.

If you go through Daegon’s memories, you’ll find a wealth of information that can be translated as soul science. But that’s something I’ll slowly digest.@@@@

I responded to Inshimwon, who had approached me.

“I’m here to give it to myself.”

At least most of the problems blocking me within the Heavenly Demon Church have been resolved, so I’m trying to increase the Harvesters if possible.

However, there are too few here, so even if I turn everyone into Harvesters, there’s not enough warmth. There are barely less than a hundred thousand people.

After a civil war, there are simply too few to gain warmth.

So, I’m planning to go outside.

If I can, I’d like to make the emperor, who unifies this realm, a Harvester.

I learned in the first world that kings are highly efficient.

Only leaders can easily kill many people.

An emperor would be even better.

“If it’s a blessing...”

“I can heal even irreparable injuries, can’t I?”

When I pointed to Inshimwon, he nodded and agreed. Both he and his girlfriend had been brought back to life by my blessing.

And I had forgotten at the time, but I had also adhered to the rule that only three people could be helped per day. I’m glad it wasn’t a lie.

Anyway.

After reflecting during my rest, I realized that if I repeat the act of healing someone a few times, I can quickly meet someone high up.

If I had the ability to regenerate without asking or explaining, who wouldn’t desire that?

And there would be very few people who would share that benefit. Clearly, those blinded by profit would consume me faster.

Yes.

There’s no need to think too much about meeting a high-ranking person. It should be easy.

“Who are you?”

We had met once, but she doesn’t recognize me at all.

Well, that makes sense. Back then, I was just a tall person, like a giant bug. My limbs were thin, and my chest was flat. In this world, many men also wear their hair long, so she might have mistaken me for a man.

I stood in front of her, leaving those questions behind. It’s as if there’s a two-head difference now.

“My name is Choseol.”

“Choseol? Never heard of it.”

Hmm?

Ah, come to think of it, we had a short conversation once, but we never exchanged names. I met her at the place where Guseongyong died, but she never really saw me properly.

While Euncheon was dealing with them, I had passed them and jumped to the ground.

After the failed Heavenly Demon attack, they immediately left the Heavenly Demon Church, so there was never a chance to meet again.

“Do you need something from me?”

Back then, I spoke with a raspy voice, but now I’m speaking in a proper voice.

I guess I’m good at imitating voices.

“Yes, I have something to discuss.”

It’s not a big deal. First, I’m just trying to make a mark on your face, since you might be the next ruler.

And secondly...

“If you want to know about Omyoungseong’s mutation, come to the house in the north of the Heavenly Demon Church.”

I was letting people know where my house is.

I thought I had mentioned it before, but no one came.

If someone knows that someone has gone, the next steps will be much lighter.

“The house in the north?”

She looked at me with a confused expression, unable to immediately recall what I meant.

Ah.

This will work.

“I live with a child. So, if you have time, feel free to come by anytime. I welcome anyone who comes.”

After politely greeting her in accordance with the Heavenly Demon Church’s etiquette, I immediately turned to leave for home.

“Why did you invite the author to your home?”

As soon as I left the village, Inshimwon, who had been silently following me, finally spoke.

The person who had been quiet in front of Goomilmil suddenly asked.

I don’t know what he’s thinking, but I can observe what he will do.

So, to understand what he’s thinking, I simply told the truth.

“When the Heavenly Demon was still a man, I met him by chance. He had medicine to remove the insects inside the body, so I gave it to Sooga.”

He stiffened and then asked me.

“What do you think of Samsi?”

Samsi. The basic insect used to control people by putting it inside their bodies. Ah, now that I think about it, even those good people had it inside them.

It’s hard to act against the Heavenly Demon Church.

“I dislike it because it restrains freedom. I believe people should be free.”

“I see. Do you plan to eliminate all the insects?”

Hmm.

It’s an important question. After some thought, I answered.

“If I can.”

Saying that, I waved my hand at him and then headed home.

What decision will Inshimwon make?