21st Century Necromancer

For Chen Yu and his wife, the encounter with Vika and giving away the destiny-altering Gold Coin was just an insignificant episode, not worth their attention or memory.

Although for Vika, obtaining this Gold Coin was enough to completely change her fate, Chen Yu and his wife didn't have any awareness of having altered someone else's destiny.

The two strolled casually through the streets of Saint Petersburg, taking in the city's winter scenery.

Even though Russia is not only a winter setting, people's most immediate impression of Russians is just of a combative nation that can box with bears, drink airplane antifreeze like vodka, and snowy winters.

After all, Russia is located in a cold zone, with a considerable part of its territory within the polar circle, so the country's winters are very long, and snow becomes the most common sight here.

Lingering on the streets of Saint Petersburg, watching the roadside buildings with characteristics of different eras uniformly draped in white, Chen Yu held his daughter's small body with one hand, wrapping her in his coat lapel, letting her sleep sweetly, while the other hand held his wife's, his smile radiating happiness.

"By the way, honey, are you going to agree to the Russians' request to lease the ship-girls?" Jounouchi Hiromi held Chen Yu's hand and asked him casually as if making small talk.

Their attitude was leisurely, like a casual chat between spouses, yet the topic they discussed was enough to change the fate of a nation, even the whole world.

To Hiromi's question, Chen Yu originally wanted to shrug to indicate his indifference, but holding his daughter, he restrained from doing so, just raising his eyebrows: "I'm indifferent, as long as the price is right there's nothing I can't agree to, after all, it's not me at a disadvantage, and the ship-girls couldn't betray me."

"But wouldn't that cause significant impact? The Americans would definitely be very dissatisfied." Hiromi wasn't without worry, since she saw Chen Yu's relationship with the Americans wasn't bad.

However, Chen Yu directly shook his head and said: "That's nothing, my Divine Enthronement plan is only one step away from completion. Once I complete this final step and become deities, would the Americans' opinions matter at that point?"

"I guess you're right, but..." As a Japanese, Hiromi still had reservations about the Americans. After all, Japan had been influenced by the United States for a whole half-century, and the strength of Americans had long been ingrained in the minds of the Japanese.

"There's no but. Even with my current strength, it's enough to turn against the Americans. The reason I maintain a friendly relationship with them is because there's simply no need for confrontation." For the Chinese, although America is powerful, it doesn't have that untouchable aura.

By contrast, because of the American targeting, even though domestically there's a segment of guided dogs and pro-Americans, there's actually a sense of eager challenge against the U.S. among the Chinese.

Moreover, historically, China hasn't particularly been defeated by the U.S. That war on the peninsula years ago ended in China's victory.

Seeing Chen Yu's stance, Hiromi didn't press further, though she still felt some concern.

But as a Demigod, she wasn't really afraid of Americans, and her worry was mainly influenced by conventional thinking, considering the repercussions of offending a nation to be too substantial.

It seemed Chen Yu sensed Hiromi's emotions and comforted her: "Hiromi, you really don't need to worry about American opinions. While they are indeed powerful, it's impossible for them to expend their national resources just to oppose me for aiding Russia.

Furthermore, the U.S. only has six Demigods. Though equipped with nuclear weapons and a mighty military, the U.S. can't afford the loss of a Demigod.

Moreover, they've just acquired a Dragon Blood Potion from me to build their Transcendent army, making it even less likely for them to turn against me at this moment.

So while the Americans may be displeased, they'll at most protest against me, but they won't expend national resources to wage war on me, so Hiromi, you really don't need to worry that much."

Hearing Chen Yu's reassurance, Hiromi seemed considerably at ease. She was aware of these facts but couldn't help worrying about Chen Yu. It wasn't a lack of confidence in him, just a wife's concern for her husband.noveldrama

Seeing Hiromi visibly relaxed, Chen Yu hugged her closer along with their daughter and continued to explain: "Moreover, Hiromi, it's important to understand that currently, as Demigods, we are planning to ascend to a Divine Position, transcending the mundane, becoming existences of higher status and level.

You need to shift your mindset. You have the capability to influence the world with a single decision. When I achieve the Divine Enthronement plan, you'll become a Supreme Deity, and then even a single thought from you can alter the world according to your will.

You no longer need to mind the thoughts of ordinary people. You should start getting accustomed to viewing and considering issues from the perspective and mindset of a Demigod, or even a deity."

"Deities, huh?" Hiromi found herself in a daze, having always known about Chen Yu's Divine Enthronement plan, yet she hadn't truly conceptualized the reality of becoming a deity.

But as Chen Yu spoke, she suddenly realized she was already at such a high status.

"Yes, deities." Chen Yu held onto Hiromi's shoulder, coming to a stop to earnestly say: "And not a God of Faith restricted by belief, but a Supreme Deity that serves as the world's pillar, so you really should adjust your viewpoint and mindset."

"I understand, I'll try to adjust." Accepting Chen Yu's suggestion, Hiromi obediently nodded her head.

Seeing Hiromi had accepted his advice, Chen Yu smiled tenderly, wrapping his arm around her and continuing onward: "Hiromi, are you hungry? Shall we get something to eat?"

"Mm, sure! What do you feel like eating?" Hiromi gazed at Chen Yu, her face lighting up with a smile, eagerly agreeing with him.

Chen Yu considered for a moment, then said to Hiromi: "We've had quite a bit of Russian food lately, how about trying something else?"

"Something else? Sure, but do you have something in mind?" Hiromi thoughtfully glanced at the surrounding streets, then suggested: "Why don't we walk and see? Maybe we'll find something delicious?"