"Wind …"
Sophia muttered the name and looked at the other party's robe. She could not help but ask:
"Are you also an Elven Chosen One?"
The female Elf nodded lightly and smiled:
"That's right."
Sophia nodded slightly after receiving the other party's affirmation.
She gracefully pinched the corner of her skirt and bowed before introducing herself:
"Hello, Miss Wind. I'm Sophia von Wells."
After the introduction, the young girl realized that she had unknowingly used a respectful form of address.
Although she used a respectful form of address, she did not feel that it was inappropriate at all. It was as if the Elf in front of her should be treated with respect.
This feeling was very strange.
It was just that Sophia had such a feeling in the dark ….
No, perhaps it was not a feeling, but a natural ability to differentiate between nobles formed after seeing too many of them in the castle.
This Chosen One named Wind had a unique temperament that could only be formed by someone who had been in a high position for a long time.
Could it be … that she was one of the higher-ups in the Elven Forest?
Sophia thought in her heart.
The more the young girl thought about it, the more she felt that it was possible.
And with this thought, her attitude became even more respectful …
"Miss Wind, what did you mean when you said that there was no oppression and everyone was equal?"
Sophia asked seriously.
"It's the literal meaning."
Wind smiled and said.
She took out a handful of grains and scattered them on the ground, attracting a flock of white pigeons to fight for the food. She squatted down slightly and stroked the fat white pigeons while saying:
"There are no nobles among the Elves. Even the Chosen One who is favored by the Goddess does not have a high status. They are only respected by the Elves … Even the Royal Family does not have any real privileges. They only have a very high influence in spirit."
"Not only that, even the Half-Elves in the Elven Forest are not discriminated against by the Elves because of their bloodline. In the eyes of the Elves, everyone is a family. The entire Elven Forest is always harmonious and united."
As he spoke, Feng turned his head and smiled warmly at Sophia.
"It is because of equality and because there is no oppression that everyone can live happily here."
Sophia's expression changed slightly when she heard Wind's words.
She glanced at the carefree elves in the distance and shook her head slightly.
"No … impossible. How can there be true equality in this world? In this world, there are strong and weak. The weak are naturally weaker than the strong. They can only seek the protection of the strong … This world can't be equal."
Sophia then pointed at the Elves in the distance.
"For example, since you said that the elves here are all equal, why are some of them dressed more elegantly, while others are dressed more simply? If it's equality, why are some of the buildings here majestic villas and gardens, and some are relatively simple bungalows? "
"Furthermore …"
She looked at Feng again.
"Aren't your robe and staff much more powerful than those of many Elven Chosen Ones? If they are really equal, why is there such a big difference? "
Looking at the serious Sophia, Feng smiled faintly.
"Miss Sophia."
"Equality doesn't mean absolute fairness, nor does it mean average …"
"The equality I'm talking about is equality in the rules, and equality in the rules … doesn't necessarily mean real equality."
"Just as you said, the stronger the strong, the more resources they will obtain. This phenomenon also exists in the Elven Forest."
Sophia sneered when she heard Wind's words.
"Then isn't there still a difference? At the end of the day, this world is still unequal. Just like nobles who are born nobly and possess extraordinary powers, they would be stronger and have more resources than the weak commoners. What you said seems to contradict each other in the first place. "
Looking at the half-elf girl who shook her head slightly, Feng smiled faintly.
"Miss Sophia, I want to ask you a question …"
"Please ask."
The girl said.
Feng continued asking.
"How did nobles come to be?"
Sophia was slightly startled.
After a moment of silence, she said.
"Of course, they inherited the glory of their ancestors."
"What about their ancestors? Who did they inherit it from? "
Feng asked again.
Sophia was slightly startled.
She thought for a moment and said.
"Of course, they obtained everything they have through hard work and struggle."
Feng nodded slightly.
"You're right."
Then, he changed the topic.
"Then, were they nobles from the start?"
Sophia fell into silence.
It's not like that.
She knew the answer was no.
There were detailed records in the history of the Empire. The founding emperor and nobles of the Empire were just slaves of a tribe called Mannia from thousands of years ago.
They obtained their freedom through struggle and finally established their own city-state. They fought all over, defeated the Elven Kingdom, and unified the northern part of the continent …
"Looks like you already have the answer."
Feng smiled.
"What are you trying to say?"
Sophia couldn't help but ask.
Feng looked at the young elves who were playing happily in the distance and continued.
"The human world didn't have nobles in the past. Nobles … are just a privilege created by the human rulers for the convenience of ruling, to strengthen their own power, and to solidify the social hierarchy."
"In other words, the human world is fundamentally unequal in terms of rules."
"But the Elven Forest is different."
"In the Elven Forest, perhaps everyone has different abilities and different powers, leading different lives, but everyone is equal in terms of rules …"
"The strong won't look down on the weak, and the weak won't belittle themselves … The weak can work hard to become the strong through certain channels, and the strong will take the initiative to help the weak and let them grow."
"This is the equality of the Elven Forest."
Sophia fell into deep thought after hearing Feng's words.
But she frowned and couldn't help but say.
"But … among the nobles of the Empire, there are also many who take the initiative to help the commoners and let them live a good life …"
"Then, will they let the commoners become nobles?"
Feng suddenly asked.
Sophia froze for a moment.
Looking at the girl who suddenly froze, Feng continued.
"They won't …"
"No matter how well the human nobles treat the commoners, they won't let them become nobles like themselves. At the end of the day, many nobles treat the commoners well only to make their territory more prosperous and their own power more powerful …"
"This is determined by class attributes. Nobles and commoners represent two different classes. In order to consolidate their own class, nobles have to be above commoners, and will definitely oppress and exploit commoners. It's just a matter of how many there are …"
"Nobles will always be in the minority. In order to consolidate their own position, they will never let the commoners truly grow, so … the bottom of society in the human world will always be dark."
"If they betray their own class, then nobles are no longer nobles."
Sophia fell completely silent after hearing Feng's words.
Her mind suddenly flashed with the scenes she had seen in River Bend Town and Morning Star City.
She thought of the commoners' numbness and hardship, and the nobles' extravagance and extravagance.
She thought of the nobles' disdain when they talked about the commoners, and thought of the tragic dead babies in the ravines …
At this moment, the half-elf girl felt something faintly stirring in her heart.
She felt like she vaguely understood something, but it seemed like she was still lacking a little.
"Then … is the Elven Forest different?"
The girl asked.
This time, her expression was even more serious.
"Of course."
Feng nodded with a smile and continued speaking.
"There are no privileged classes in the Elven Forest."
"The strength of one's strength and ability only represent a different division of labor in the Elven Forest. Here, no one tramples on the dignity of the weak, and no one blocks the path of advancement …"
"Through hard work, everyone has the chance to become a Head Priest, or even a High Priest."
"Through hard work, everyone has the chance to become strong, or even a God's Chosen."
"Through hard work, existences with elven bloodlines can get closer to the Goddess, purifying their bloodline to become half-elves, and half-elves can continue to be purified to become true elves …"
"This … is the equality of the Elven Forest. Here … there is always the vitality of advancement, so everyone is filled with hope for the future, and is filled with passion for life."
"Of course, the equality of the Elven Forest is not perfect. For example, there is a huge gap between the rich and the poor among the Chosen, and the unbalanced distribution of resources …"
"However, the path is full of twists and turns, but the future is bright, and the future is constantly developing …"
"As long as one stays true to one's heart and doesn't forget it, as long as one has a firm belief and a correct direction, as long as one has an unrelenting pursuit of equality and common progress … then the Elven Forest will continue to move forward."
"Everything will get better."
Hearing Feng's words, Sophia fell into deep thought.
However, when she glanced at the carefree smiles of the elves in the distance, she could not help but say, "Only the elves are elves.
"Only the elves would do that. After all … the elves are kind-hearted by nature …"
Seeing the girl's complicated expression, Feng smiled.
"Miss Sophia, you've seen the battle prowess of the Elven Chosen. Do you believe this yourself?"
Sophia was slightly taken aback.
She suddenly recalled the ferocity of the Elven Chosen when they fought with the guards in Morning Star City. She recalled the various legends regarding the Elven Chosen, and a hint of hesitation flashed across her face.
"Miss Sophia."
Feng continued.
"The Elven Forest doesn't rely on the kindness of the elves. In fact … when the Goddess became the protector of the elves, the elves had already abandoned the past …"
"Then … how did the elves achieve equality?"
Sophia could not help but ask.
"It's faith."
Feng's expression gradually turned solemn.
"Faith?"
Sophia's eyes widened.
"That's right, it's the faith of the Goddess."
Feng said devoutly.
"All things are equal. This is one of the basic dogmas of the Holy Bible of Life. In the teachings of the Goddess, she taught us that all things are equal. Everyone has the right to pursue progress, and everyone has the right to defend themselves …"
"The Life Goddess …"
Sophia fell into deep thought after hearing Feng's words.
She was silent for a moment before she could not help but say,
"This is the first time I've heard of such a dogma … In the scriptures of the Eternal Church, the church only tells the world that everyone is born with original sin. Only by believing in God and enduring suffering can one be liberated after death and ascend to the paradise where there is no pain, no despair, and only happiness …"
"So … this is the difference."
Feng smiled faintly.
Her expression turned solemn as she continued.
"The Goddess is benevolent. In the eyes of the Goddess, all things are equal … The Goddess' teachings hope that the entire world will become beautiful. The Goddess' teachings not only persuade all things to believe in her, but also truly bring about a beautiful future for all things."
"However, to the Eternal Church, believers are nothing more than tools to obtain faith. And to the nobles, the church is nothing more than a tool to facilitate governance."
Sophia's heart trembled when she heard Feng's words.
She suddenly understood why there were so few devout believers among the nobles.
At the same time, Sophia was also a little excited.
She felt that she seemed to understand the crux of the Empire's decay, and also understood how to save this country that was getting darker and darker …
At this moment, she suddenly felt an intense curiosity towards the teachings of the Life Goddess. She also felt an unprecedented respect and yearning for the Life Goddess, Eve …
"Miss Feng … No, Your Excellency Feng, are you a Life Priest? Can you tell me about the teachings of the Life Goddess in detail? "
She asked expectantly.
Feng smiled and pointed at a grand and tall building in the distance.
"Do you see that temple?"
"Head there and seek out a priest named Bi 'an. You will obtain the answers you seek …"
Following Feng's finger, Sophia saw the Temple of Life in the distance.
Her expression became slightly solemn.
"I understand. Thank you, Your Excellency Feng."
She bowed deeply to Feng.
Then, the girl took a deep breath and walked towards the Temple of Life …
She was like a new pilgrim.
At this moment, the faint light that symbolized the faith of the Eternal Church completely dissipated. And vaguely, there seemed to be traces of new power that was constantly being nurtured …
After watching the half-elf girl enter the Temple of Life, Feng smiled and disappeared into the crowd.
Farther away, Li Mu and Demacia, who had caught up, were panting heavily. They stared in the direction of the Church of Life in amazement.
"Wow, as expected of Big Boss Feng … What did she say? That's it? The mission is complete?! "
Demacia looked at Sophia's faint light in the Eye of Faith and could not help but sigh.
"That's why she's a big boss player among the priests."
Li Mu sighed.
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