novelraw Chapter 52 – The answer is no
Chapter 52 – The answer is no
What is a god?
A power that transcends the mundane.
A status that controls the world.
An indescribable exaltation.
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God said, let there be light.
The world shrouded in darkness was left with only blazing white, everything floated in the light, warm yet scorching.
Thunder in the clouds, the sun in the sky, the boundless earth, rising vapors, howling storms.
All lost in pure light.
...
Three days later.
Xu Xi and Krisa appeared in a new city called "Warg," chosen by Xu Xi as their new residence.
In the newly purchased house, Krisa was checking for any missing furniture that needed to be bought.
Xu Xi sat in a soft chair in the living room.
Recalling the "divine punishment" from three days ago.
"Incredible..."
"Should I say, as expected of a god? To effortlessly achieve such a feat, annihilating the monsters in Allenson City with a single strike while protecting the remaining soldiers."
"The terrain and landscape centered around Allenson City almost completely transformed."
"How much power was used..."
"10%? No, maybe not even 1%."
Xu Xi closed his eyes in contemplation, holding a magic wand that was shattered beyond recognition.
That day, the main target of the god's attack was the monsters, but the attack was so grand that even from a distance, the violent shockwave forced Xu Xi to use all his trump cards.
He cast dozens of Level 7 spells.
Barely neutralizing the aftermath of that "light" hitting the ground.
Protecting himself and the witch.
Such an experience was indeed dangerous and terrible, but it was worth it. Witnessing the descent of the god firsthand and the fervor of the rescued soldiers, Xu Xi finally understood the truth of the matter.
"Extra! Extra!"
Outside on the street, a newsboy was excitedly shouting.
"Allenson City in the northern region was invaded by monsters, several legions were defeated, and Allenson City was nearly destroyed!"
"The great God of Light intervened, saving the survivors!"
"Extra! Extra!"
"The God of Light has bestowed divine grace!"
The shouts spread further and further, attracting more passersby to buy newspapers, eagerly and curiously reading the news.
Seeing Allenson City invaded, they showed sadness.
Seeing the human legions defeated, they showed fear.
Seeing the God of Light descend, they showed fervor.
"Praise the great God of Light, praise the Lord of infinite radiance, may the light endure in the world, protecting the weak until death."
"Thank you for saving us once again!"
Followers of the God of Light praised and sang on the spot.
People marveled, prayed, and their expressions gradually became devout.
The excited ones were in tears.
Even those who were not believers were inevitably influenced by the fervent atmosphere, silently muttering a few words of gratitude to the deities.
Everything.
Was taken in by Xu Xi.
He saw through the deities' schemes.
"Deliberately creating a situation of monster invasion, then sending human legions to their deaths, further highlighting the monsters' strength and the urgency of the situation."
"Finally, the lofty gods intervene, not only harvesting human faith but also instilling awe in humanity."
Xu Xi pondered, making such a remark: "What ruthless means."
The gods' control over human psychology.
Had clearly reached a very high level.
They knew that if humans were too comfortable, no one would worship the gods.
So, the gods actively created danger, actively manufactured disasters, and when humans were struggling in despair, they appeared as saviors to offer help.
In this way, they could harvest people's faith, ensuring the devotion and adoration of believers.
It must be said.
This tactic was indeed very effective.
Within Xu Xi's line of sight, many people had already chosen to join the Church of the Deities, wanting to feel the gods' power more closely and become Faith Mages who worship the gods.
"Perhaps, this is also one of their goals."
Xu Xi said.
His index finger gently tapped on the armrest of the chair, producing a faint echo.
Faith Mages and Elemental Mages.
Both could cast magic, yet they followed entirely different paths.
The power of a Faith Mage comes from the god they worship; the more the god grants, the more power the mage has.
Therefore, the highest point of this path is demigod, unable to advance further.
A servant cannot surpass the master.
This is the ultimate truth of the world's operation.
But Elemental Mages are different; this faction of mages observes the world, perceives the truth, and can truly ignite the divine flame, raising the world's authority.
The gods seem unwilling for new gods to be born, so they subtly promote the convenience of Faith Mages, reducing the living space for Elemental Mages.
In this way.
The deities can sit high above the clouds, overlooking the ignorant masses.
"If this is really the case, then I'll have to be more cautious in my actions in the future," Xu Xi clicked his tongue lightly.
He had a hunch.
In this magic world, he might very well be the strongest Elemental Mage, and if his power continued to grow, it could very likely attract the attention of the deities.
Such a result was not what Xu Xi wanted to see.
He didn't want to wake up one day to find that as a mere Grand Mage, he had to face dozens or even hundreds of true gods.
Fighting gods, really?
The scene was too absurd and despairing, and Xu Xi had no desire to face it.
"Ignorance is bliss, after all."
Xu Xi slowly stood up, stretching lazily in place, his gaze passing through the window, seeing the street outside filled with excited followers of the gods.
The followers believed the deities loved the world.
But in reality, the deities only loved themselves.
Such lies, such meticulously woven deceptions, could not be called bad.
People provided faith, deities provided power, it was essentially a mutually beneficial transaction.
Ninety-nine percent of people were destined not to walk the path of the Elemental Mage, and if they could achieve higher accomplishments through the fervor of faith, it was actually a good thing.
If there was any price to pay.
It was the occasional need to be fearful, to prevent oneself from becoming a "miracle" sacrifice.
Like this time in Allenson City, with local citizens and supporting legion soldiers, the death toll was nearing a million, a sobering thought.
"Toot—"
"Toot—"
The sound of steam hissing echoed.
A faint mist filled the new house.
Krisa approached, having activated the steam equipment in the new house.
"Master, everything is in order, no omissions found."
"Thank you, Krisa."
Looking at the girl with silver-gray hair, Xu Xi instinctively glanced into her eyes, and as before, all he could see was his own reflection.
"Let's go, I'll cook today."
"Eh...?"
The witch was a bit surprised but obediently followed Xu Xi.
Time flowed, the home was no longer the same, and the surroundings were completely unfamiliar.
But because of the familiar figure before her.
She didn't feel afraid.
On the way to the kitchen, Krisa also heard the frenzied shouts from outside, offering blessings to the deities.
She paid no mind, following closely behind her own "god."