In this two-way locked cage, the gods, like humans, were victims of the cruel laws of nature. This was not only Gwen's view on the matter, but also the consensus of all those involved in the disobedience plan and who knew all the inside stories. Even the former top leaders of the disobedience plan, Kamel and Veronica/Ophilia, had now agreed with Gwen's view.
For the representatives present, the biggest emotion in their hearts was not the nature of the matter, but the fact that the supreme gods had become the "victims" of something. This huge reversal of perception made everyone's expression become complicated. The cognition that was cultivated since birth made them instinctively think that this statement was a bit ridiculous, but the irrefutable facts made them have to admit these things in front of them.
"Well, the gods are victims … I don't think anyone has thought of this theory, but since it is a fact, we have to admit it." The plenipotentiary of Forge City, Paladin Hueshanyan, stood up from his seat. His voice was low and powerful, like the sound of rolling boulders coming from the cave. "Then what can we, the mortals, do? If this is a contradictory cycle that even the gods can't break free from … "
"The gods are saving themselves, so of course we have to save ourselves," Gwen replied calmly. "We are facing a road that we have no choice to choose. In the face of the laws of nature, there is no option of surrender and detour. The cruel laws do not care about the personal wishes of mortals. Either we solve this problem, or everyone will die, including the gods who protect this world. They will die too.
"This kind of thing has happened before. The records of the Giant Dragon can prove that the civilizations that fall in the process of development are like weeds in the wind.
"So we have to save ourselves, and this is essentially a joint effort of mortals and gods to save ourselves. Although due to certain factors, we can't communicate directly with the gods and can't directly cooperate with them, since we have mastered some laws, this kind of 'self-saving' is theoretically feasible."
"The joint effort of mortals and gods to save themselves …" Under the flag of Tarlonde, Melita Pânia looked up subconsciously. She looked at Gwen, who was speaking in a solemn manner, and subconsciously repeated his conclusion. In her long memory, this was the boldest and even the most arrogant statement she had ever heard from a mortal. However, this bold and almost arrogant statement lit up in her heart like a bolt of lightning. For some reason, she suddenly thought of the scene when she was last summoned by the Dragon God. She thought of the gentle eyes of the god who had looked at her. She felt that she understood something, but this feeling quickly flowed out of her heart like water.
"Joint effort to save ourselves …" Rosetta Augustus whispered a few words softly. His brows furrowed slightly, but soon they gradually relaxed. A faint smile appeared on his face. He knocked on the stone table in front of him and seemed to be in a very good mood. "As expected of you, you really dare to say it …"
"How are we going to save ourselves?" The leader of the Northern City-State Federation broke the silence. The tall man looked into Gwen's eyes and asked, "Have you thought of a specific plan?"
"The connection between God and man is based on 'ideology,' and this is a long-term influence. We can't cut it off crudely, nor can we rely on the executive power of a few powerful countries to do a partial cut. The safest and most feasible way is to implement a controllable 'ideology release' movement all over the world to carry out a comprehensive, orderly, and safe 'relaxation,'" Gwen replied, nodding. "Based on this, I propose the establishment of a special organization, the 'Theocratic Council.'
"The Theocratic Council can be seen as the spiritual continuation of the Gondor era's disobedience plan, but the specific mode of operation, measures, and other aspects have changed according to the modern situation. The fundamental goal of the Theocratic Council is to remove the potential danger of the 'divine scourge.' The initial plan consists of the following departments: the Theological Research Institute, the Theocratic Arbitral Tribunal, the Theocratic Programme, and the Divine Disaster Response Department …
"The Theological Research Institute is the main technical department, with a series of facilities such as the analysis laboratories of the gods, the theological knowledge base, and the storage of divine materials. Its responsibility is to analyze all knowledge related to the gods, including their birth mechanism, operation mechanism, extinction mechanism, and loss of control mechanism. From theory to technology, it is to establish a set of system tools that are understandable, accessible, and applicable to mortals.
"The Theocratic Arbitral Tribunal is used to interface with the specific Holy See. Its responsibility is to ensure that the order of the various religions is controllable, to ensure that the series of plans formulated by the Theocratic Programme are thoroughly implemented, to adjudicate the acts of the orthodox and the cults, and to adjudicate the legal and illegal gods. Depending on the situation in each country, the arbitral tribunal may operate as a secret department, but in any case, it must function effectively …
"The Theocratic Programme is responsible for formulating a series of plans to 'adjust' ideas and theocracy. Its members are all of you here, and some of its seats will be reserved for the church leaders of the various religions in the future. This is also a point that I have to emphasize. We are not going against or destroying any legitimate and beneficial church, nor are we going to destroy the gods behind them. This is a joint effort to save ourselves, so those church leaders who are willing to cooperate are also our natural allies. We have to win the active support of the various religions and let them realize the seriousness of the problem …
"Of course, if some people are not willing to support, then we have to find a way to make them agree. This is a matter of life and death for all mortals. Unfortunately, some things are not negotiable.
"The Theocratic Programme is an extremely important 'disaster response unit'. They will directly apply cutting-edge technology from the Theological Research Institute to directly confront the gods who have the tendency to lose control or have even begun to lose control. This is the second point that I want to emphasize: although the gods are 'victims' like us, this is only limited to the gods before they lose control. Once the gods lose control, their actions will no longer be controlled by their subjective consciousness, and they will evolve into unconscious natural disasters, like tsunamis and earthquakes. We must resolutely eliminate such disasters … Just like what Augustus and I did on the battlefield of Winter Castle, just like what the Dragons did on Tarlonde …"
Gwen slowly explained his plan, and behind every word was the contribution of countless people. From the research team led by Kamel, to the data accumulated by Veronica over seven hundred years, to the lessons accumulated by the Everything-Endgame, the Eternal Sleepers, and the Storm Children on the wrong path, and even the knowledge 'stolen' by the Augustus family at the cost of generations of lives over two hundred years, and even back to more than a thousand years ago, back to the first rebels … In this arduous journey of ten centuries, the scattered fragments accumulated by the mortals finally gradually merged and became the words that echoed in the Stone Ring of Oaths.
The leader of the gray elves from the tribal kingdom of Augulay stood up. The short lady stepped on her chair indifferently. "Is there a clear plan for controlling the thoughts and interfering with the operation of the gods?"
"Yes, according to the information we have so far, it is feasible to guide the people in the fields of culture, ideology, and faith activities." Gawain nodded. "Specifically, we can popularize education on a large scale, reduce the habitual dependence of the people on God, reinterpret the theological classics, and reduce the blind faith of the people …"
Gwen explained patiently. As he spoke, Rosetta Augustus and Bersetia nodded slowly. They were not unfamiliar with what Gwen was talking about.
"I have one more question." After Gwen finished his explanation, Wenna Baizhi still did not sit down. Her expression became more serious. "After our series of measures take effect, after we weaken the connection between the people and the gods on all levels … how will the gods be affected? After losing the support of so many beliefs, will they really not die out? "
Gwen's expression turned solemn in the face of the gray elf leader's question.
He was not surprised by this question. The tribal kingdom of Augulay had always been a country that valued tradition very much, and they had a unique religious activity that had a deep impact on their own society. In the mountains of the tribal kingdom, many different races believed in various gods, including the main gods on the continent and the mountain gods they believed in. The people of this kingdom had a deep affection for their gods, which was different from the people of other places. Therefore, the gray elf leader must have doubts in her heart when she heard Gwen's series of "theocratic transformation plan."
"They will not die out. I can guarantee that," Gwen said solemnly, looking into Wenna Baizhi's eyes. "Unless they are in the early stage where their ideas are not yet formed and their souls are not stable, a normal god who has been worshiped by believers for a long time and has the ability to perform miracles will not die out after the chain of belief is broken. After they are formed, they will form a stable self-cycle. Their power will be controlled and will no longer continue to dissipate. Even if the chain of belief is broken, they will only stop growing or have a certain degree of decline. This is better than going crazy or exploding with the gods. "
Wenna Baizhi could not help but ask, "Has this been confirmed?"
Confirmed … What is confirmed? Anyway, the big white deer in the backyard has been playing on the Internet every day, and it is getting more energetic day by day. And according to the report sent two days ago, there may be a goddess in the backyard. It has been half a year since the sister's funeral, and now she is fighting with the God of Nature for the remote control every day. It does not look like she is going to die …
However, such evidence obviously could not be disclosed now. Although it was true, it would quickly reduce the seriousness of the whole meeting and even the credibility of all the previous information. Gwen could only think about it in his mind and maintain a solemn expression on his face. "We have observed the evidence, but it cannot be disclosed at this stage."
Wenna Baizhi looked at Gawain. After a few seconds, she exhaled softly. Her expression relaxed as she sat back on the chair. "I understand now. But I hope to get more evidence from the shared information later. "
Gwen nodded and glanced around. "The Theocratic Council is no less important than the Community Union that we have just established. It needs the close cooperation of all the members, the sharing of knowledge and technology, the investment of all the countries, and the establishment of a united front equivalent to the 'Joint Alert Circle'. However, it is difficult for us to get any visible economic or political benefits from it like we did when we established the continental route. Of course, these benefits will appear sooner or later, but they are not the fundamental purpose of the Theocratic Council.
"The biggest benefit it brings us is' survival 'itself.
"It is not easy to make a decision. Next, we will have ample opportunity to speak. Who is in favor, who is against, and who is in doubt … You can speak freely. I only hope that under the solemn flag of each country, we will not hold back anything."
…
In the gloomy courtyard of the Citadel of Disobedience, the light and shadow projected by the magic net terminal and the faint white glow of Amoun the giant deer reflected each other, creating a dim but reassuring light in this gloomy place.
Mirmina, shrouded in a cloud of magic, was watching the magic movie on the holographic projection attentively. When the music started and the list of names appeared, she could not help but whisper, "Why did the mage apprentice have to die at the end … The scriptwriter is so heartless …"
Ah Mo 'en, who was resting with his eyes closed, didn't pay any attention to this deity who had finished watching four dramas. After a while, he suddenly opened his eyes and asked casually, "What do you think they are talking about now?"
Mirmina did not get it for a moment. "They? Who? The craftsmen in the last movie? "
"… Take your brain out of the magic movie. It is rotting and moldy, my lady." Amoun sighed. "I am talking about the meeting. Aren't you curious about what they will talk about at the end?"
Mirmina turned her head. Her eyes, which were full of arcane light, narrowed slightly. After a moment, she chuckled softly. "You have left the material world for three thousand years. You still can't let go of the children?"
"Elves can live for a long time. Some children may still be alive now … But the world has become something they cannot adapt to. And after this meeting, the changes will be even faster," Amoun said slowly. His eyes fell on Mirmina. "You just don't care? Even if most of the people in the world are your shallow believers … "
"I don't care. They have written the mage apprentice to death … My little Ravencaius …"
"… Don't blame the scriptwriter. It is based on a real event. You should read the introduction."
"I know. That is why I am even angrier …"
The courtyard was quiet for a moment. After a few seconds of silence, Amoun's voice broke the silence. "In fact, I have always wanted to say, do you feel that your humanity … has been 'awakening' faster and faster recently? You are almost like a mortal now. You are so clear about your emotions. Although this may be a good thing … it is not like the speed you initially expected. "
(End of Chapter)
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