novelraw Chapter 28 : The Theocratic State of the Stars
Chapter 28 : The Theocratic State of the Stars
Chapter 28: The Theocratic State of the Stars
Under Lei’s decades-long management,
the former Great River Tribe had long since been transformed.
Relying on his power as an ability wielder, as well as his fervent promotion of faith in the “Lord of the Stars,”
the tribe’s population continued to expand, now reaching the scale of ten thousand.
It had become a super-large tribe where every single person believed in the “Lord of the Stars.”
All those born in the Great River Tribe grew up listening to the greatness of the “Lord of the Stars.”
And their faith in the deity was etched deep into their souls.
For the great god, they were willing to devote everything they had!
Now, Lei overlooked this land.
A thought began to take root in his heart.
He turned his gaze westward.
Thinking of the Solar Dynasty established by his father.
That was a nation built upon bloodline and royal authority.
He had come to deeply realize—
pure royal power would inevitably breed endless desire and conflict, ultimately leading to destruction.
In that case…
why not establish an entirely new order?
A nation no longer ruled by the bloodline of a “king,” but governed by the supreme “divine will”!
Here—
power would not come from inheritance or struggle.
But from devotion to and service of the gods.
He would establish a divine kingdom upon the earth, using the grandeur of divine authority to eliminate the corruption of mortal desires!
Once this thought emerged,
it spread like wildfire, impossible to suppress.
Thus, Lei summoned all devout believers.
Before the newly constructed “Temple of the Stars”—
a grand ceremony was held!
Standing atop a towering altar, clad in a white robe embroidered with dazzling stars, holding a staff symbolizing divine authority, he proclaimed to the people:
“What we believe in is the sovereign who governs the stars!”
“His will stands above all worldly things!”
“From this day forth, the Great River Tribe shall become history—we shall establish a new nation—the Theocratic State of the Stars!”
“Here, there is no king, only supreme divine authority!”
“And I shall devote my life to serving the gods, conveying divine will, as the spokesperson of the gods in the mortal world—the Pope!”
“Long live the Pope!”
“Long live the Theocratic State of the Stars!”
“May the gods bless the State!”
Thunderous cheers surged into the heavens.
For these people, whose faith had already sunk deep into their souls under Lei’s guidance—
this was undoubtedly a further manifestation of divine grace!
A step toward a sacred kingdom!
Thus, the Theocratic State of the Stars was born.
A nation where divine authority stood above all, where the Church controlled everything, and where the Pope held absolute power.
After initially establishing a hierarchical system centered on Cardinals and regional Bishops,
Lei made a decision.
He would formally inform the Solar Dynasty in the west—inform his brother, Ze.
He did not intend to provoke, but to declare a new possibility—a mode of governance that he believed to be superior and more aligned with divine will.
He even faintly hoped that Ze might understand, or even… agree.
Thus, a messenger dressed in the white robes of the Theocratic State
crossed vast lands and arrived at the royal city of the Solar Dynasty, presenting Lei’s handwritten letter to Ze.
In the letter, Lei spoke in the voice of the Pope, describing the founding of the Theocratic State of the Stars, explaining the doctrine of divine supremacy.
He also informed Ze that when the new moon rose,
he would hold his coronation ceremony as Pope in the capital, “Holy Star City.”
……
After reading everything,
Ze was first in disbelief, then a surge of anger ignited by a sense of betrayal and absurdity shot straight to his head.
“Pope?”
“Theocratic State of the Stars?”
“Divine supremacy?”
Ze slammed the letter onto the stone table.
“What exactly is Lei trying to do?!”
“Has he established a second dynasty out there?”
“Is he abandoning the legacy our father built—abandoning the bloodline of Apollo?!”
He could not understand Lei’s actions.
In his eyes,
the Solar Dynasty was the crystallization of their father’s life’s work.
A symbol of their family’s glory!
Proof of divine blessing!
Lei’s actions were nothing short of naked betrayal!
But after the anger,
a deeper worry rose in Ze’s heart.
Lei possessed power not inferior to his own.
Now he had established a new nation centered on divine authority.
This was a threat to the Solar Dynasty!
He could not ignore it.
“Make preparations.”
Ze took a deep breath and made his decision.
“I will personally visit this so-called ‘Theocratic State of the Stars.’”
“And see what my dear brother is truly trying to do!”
Not only would he question Lei face-to-face—
he would also show Lei, and the entire State,
the power and legitimacy still held by the Solar Dynasty and the bloodline of Apollo!
When Ze’s party was about to depart,
he did something that shocked everyone.
He took with him all those in the royal city who had received the blessing of the Leo constellation through the “Divine Grace Technique”!
Including the descendants of Ya and Wa, as well as the most outstanding members of his own lineage—nearly a hundred in total!
This group…
had no banners, no military escort.
Yet when they left the royal city,
the shock they caused surpassed any army!
Because every single member of this group had golden hair and golden eyes!
Under the sunlight, these nearly hundred Divine Grace recipients walking together looked like a flowing river of gold—a moving, dazzling starry sky!
The aura naturally emanating from them gathered into an invisible yet overwhelming pressure!
Causing every tribe and traveler along the way to feel awe and fear deep within their souls.
Golden hair and golden eyes—once the exclusive symbol of the Solar King Apollo and his children.
Now, they appeared in batches!
This news spread rapidly…
even more shocking than Ze’s departure itself.
……
When this group arrived at the border of the Theocratic State of the Stars,
the border soldiers could hardly believe their eyes.
Looking at the nearly hundred golden-haired, golden-eyed “Recipients of Divine Grace,” their minds went blank.
In their understanding, only Pope Lei possessed such sacred features.
But now…
this completely overturned their beliefs!
The news was sent back to Holy Star City at the fastest speed.
Upon hearing it, even the usually calm Lei could not hide his astonishment.
“Nearly a hundred golden-haired, golden-eyed Divine Grace recipients?”
He repeated, confusion filling his eyes.
“How is this possible?”
He knew how precious and rare divine grace was.
He himself could not grant blessings through his power—Divine Grace could only come from the gods.
Now that the gods had departed, how had Ze managed to grant it to so many?
Though puzzled, Lei did not panic.
He understood his brother Ze.
This visit was certainly not merely to offer congratulations.
He calmly gave his orders.
“With the highest honors…”
“receive the Solar King and his entourage.”
“Escort them to the temple.”
He wanted to see—
what kind of “surprise” Ze had brought,
and what kind of “conversation” he intended to have.