Chapter 275: A new enemy
Book 4 - The Dark Hunger That Fell from the Sky
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The next few days carried massive upheaval across the Azarin Empire. The three legions of the Xaos Kingdom swiftly brought the entire capital and its people under complete control, following Overlord’s meticulously crafted orders. The disciplined forces of the Xaos Kingdom ensured that no signs of chaos or mayhem—common in the aftermath of war—were allowed to take root.
Once the order was secured in the capital, the forces of the Xaos Kingdom began to extend their influence across Radiance City. One of their first tasks was to awaken the population from the towns, who had been placed in a state of hibernation during the conflict. The soldiers moved methodically, reviving the citizens and ensuring they were brought up to speed with the new reality of their world.
With the immediate threat of disorder quelled, the real challenge began: assessment and assimilation. The Azarin Empire had been a theocracy, where faith in Goddess Lucia was the bedrock of society. Defeating the goddess in battle was one thing, but erasing the deep-seated faith that had brainwashed the population into viewing all other humans as lesser beings was an entirely different challenge. Overlord, however, had anticipated this.
Leveraging the war’s shock and the people’s vulnerability in its aftermath, Overlord set in motion a carefully planned assimilation process. The goal was not just to erase the old faith but to replace it with a new one. And who better to be elevated to divine status than the very figure who had defeated Goddess Lucia? Vlad, the Depravita of Wrath, became the new object of worship.
Through a combination of propaganda, psychological manipulation, and the very real awe inspired by Vlad’s victory, the Xaos Kingdom began to convert the populace. It did not take long for the name of the God of Wrath to begin echoing through the streets of Radiance City, replacing the chants once reserved for Goddess Lucia.
As the weeks passed, the power of the Xaos Kingdom grew exponentially. They took control of everything the Azarin Empire had left behind—its infrastructure, resources, and, most importantly, its people. Over 90% of the population was successfully converted, leaving behind their xenophobia and embracing the worship of the God of Wrath. Once fanatically devoted to their old faith, these new converts now chanted Vlad’s name with equal fervor.
However, there remained a stubborn minority—approximately 8.5% of the population—whose deep-seated bigotry made them nearly impossible to convert. These individuals had not committed crimes severe enough to warrant execution, so they were quietly isolated, their influence reduced to almost nothing.