Who taught him to restore the country like this

Chapter 202 The Strategist of the War of the Divine Kingdom

How much do you know about the God of Magic?

Ron got straight to the point.

"Engus, a human, was the ruler of the empire that emerged victorious in the final battle of the Eternal Era's Divine Kingdom. He was also a magical prodigy, unparalleled in the world, who comprehended his own power at the age of fifteen..."

"Could you tell me something that isn't recorded in the classics?"

Ron interrupted Mavis's endorsement.

What she said was all information recorded in classical texts and widely circulated.

And it might not even be true.

After all, this part of the Eternal Calendar's history has long been lost to the annals of time.

The only information recorded is related to the god of magic.

This information is recorded in each magic palace within the Magical Sea of ​​Consciousness.

In other words, the only person who narrated this history was the God of Magic.

He can say whatever he wants, and even if he distorts the facts, no one can prove it's false.

For example, Ron questioned the fact that he had come to realize his powers on his own at the age of fifteen.

What is power?
That's making the abstract concrete.

To give a very simple example, emotions.

Anger, jealousy, sloth... when these emotions become sentient, they become power.

It sounds simple, but it's impossible for an individual to become a spirit based on their emotions alone.

It requires the accumulation of a great deal of emotional power to form authority.

The ability to gather emotions, something intangible, can only be achieved by the divine through the faith of believers.

Only those who possess power can become gods, and only gods can produce power.

Doesn't this fall into the chicken-or-egg paradox?

not at all.

Only emotions, which are produced by living organisms, need a carrier to condense and form power.

Elements like light and darkness, which existed when the world was formed, can form power through faith without needing a carrier or condensation.

Once these gods are born, they will be forced by circumstances and livelihood to create other powers.

Because most powers cannot be guaranteed to last forever.

When a deity can no longer receive enough faith in a certain realm, He will switch to another realm.

For example, in an era where everyone is evil, a benevolent god cannot feel the power of faith, and thus will transform into an evil god.

Normally, a god will only choose to control one power. When a god changes powers, the previous powers will not disappear, but will be left behind.

They are controlled by other destined individuals, and thus become gods.

This cycle continues, and over time, many ready-made powers have accumulated in the world.

To get back to the point, it's basically impossible for the God of Magic to comprehend his own powers unless he gets some kind of cheat code.

Although he is called the god of magic, he is ultimately not a true god.

According to his own records, he had the opportunity to become a god, but he gave up at the crucial step for unknown reasons and ultimately failed to ascend to godhood.

Because he possessed super-level magic that only gods could have, despite being a human, he was given the title of God of Magic, and this title became widely known.

This matter also needs further investigation.

If these things are true, then Ron thinks this guy is hiding a lot of things.

Unfortunately, in the game, this guy is just a background character, much like the God of Light, with no related storyline whatsoever.

Nobody really cares much about the existence of these NPCs.

As a result, this background NPC has now caused a stir by being resurrected.

"That's all I know."

"Mavis said calmly."

Ron shook his head.

"You definitely know more than the rest of us."

He said it with great certainty.

Mavis looked at him quietly without saying a word.

"Silence won't solve the problem, and stubbornness will only lead to a big mistake. Are you remaining silent because you think it's the best solution?"

Ron asked in a calm and unhurried tone, as if he were detached from the matter.

Mavis lowered her eyes slightly.

"Or is it that you have lost hope in this world, have no attachments, and feel that as long as the God of Magic is resurrected, it doesn't matter what happens next?"

Seeing that Mavis's mood had changed, Ron continued to attack her psychological defenses.

After hearing this, Mavis lowered her head.

How could I be without any worries?

If she had no attachments to this world, she wouldn't have gone to such lengths to do these things.

Even if the end of the world is imminent.

Just like Ron said, she's already lived this long, so it doesn't matter if she dies.

"Looking at a problem from the perspective of two people, although it may not provide a complete picture, will definitely yield a better solution than looking at it from the perspective of one person."

Ron continued.

Mavis remained silent.

"It seems that your purpose in resurrecting the God of Magic is not to save the world."

After staring at Mavis for a moment, Ron figured it out.

If she truly wanted to save the world, she wouldn't have kept quiet about crucial information.

Can we not disclose future information to outsiders?

If we're already starting to change the future, why be afraid to share information about it?

She would only hide it like this if it were out of selfishness.

"Go to your grave with your secret."

Ron gave her one last look, his expression filled with disappointment.

"What do you want to know?"

Just as he turned to leave.

Mavis spoke up.

Ron stopped in his tracks.

From an angle that Mavis couldn't see, the corners of his mouth slowly turned up.

I still can’t handle you, my demo?
He suppressed his smile, turned around, and looked at Mavis, who resembled a fairy under the moon.

At this moment, she looked up at him with clear eyes, her gaze filled with the awareness of making a major decision.

After a moment of eye contact, Ron broke the silence by speaking.

"I want to see the future you foresee, the future of the end of the world."

Without mincing words, he stated frankly.

Mavis is able to present the future she foresees.

He wanted to see for himself what the end looked like, and perhaps he could find some clues by relying on his memories as a player.

However, his words silenced Mavis once again.

It seems that much of her personal privacy is contained in this future history.

"You have three days. You can take your time to think it over."

Ron did not force her to share her future.

"Now, please answer a few questions for me."

"What makes the God of Magic so special?"

"Why do you believe that only by resurrecting him can the end be prevented a year from coming?"

"Can't the gods worshipped by the three major papal churches do the same?"

Ron asked several questions in one breath.

In their time, the gods worshipped by the three major papal courts were undoubtedly the strongest, all of whom were former members of the Old Gods.

Light, wisdom, and grace are the children of this version.

Before the final battle for the divine kingdoms ends, these three old men cannot possibly stand idly by and watch the world come to an end.

If they couldn't solve the problem, Ron couldn't think of anyone else besides himself who could solve it after becoming a god.

A complex emotion flickered in Mavis's ethereal eyes; she seemed to have anticipated Ron's question.

She didn't answer immediately, but instead turned her gaze back to the night sky outside the window, as if staring at the distant past or the unknowable future.

After a long while, she slowly opened her mouth, her voice carrying an ethereal quality, like reciting an epic poem.

Do you know... what our world is like?

Ron didn't interrupt, and waited quietly for her to continue.

"It's like a... grand but old house, and in some places it's been in disrepair for years."

Mavis used a metaphor.

"The gods worshipped by the three major papal courts are like powerful administrators who govern different halls in this house. They maintain order in their respective areas, radiate brilliance, and are revered by all."

“But the God of Magic…” She paused here.

His eyes revealed a complex mix of emotions, as if he were referring to an old friend.

“He is not like a god; he is more like one of the original 'architects' of this house, or rather, one of the very few who truly understand the overall structure of this house.”

Mavis pointed out the special qualities of the God of Magic.

“An architect?” Ron stroked his chin thoughtfully.

This analogy is quite unique.

However, this sounds a bit like rambling.

According to her analogy, the architect is the creator god.

Can someone who hasn't become a god possibly function as a creator god?
"Yes."

Mavis turned her head to look at Ron, her expression becoming serious.

"The gods, their power comes from their control and use of the existing rules, that is, the existing structure of this room."

"They are the users of the rules. The God of Magic is the researcher and creator of the rules."

"He seeks the root of rules, the most fundamental logic of how all things operate. His power lies in his understanding of rules, his intervention in them, and even... his repair and reshaping of them."

"The War of the Divine Kingdom was his doing."

Ok?
Mavis's last words were astonishing.

Ron's eyes widened in surprise.

Was the War of the Gods a proposal from the God of Magic?

Six hundred and sixty-six.

Even as a player, he was unaware of this.

Prior to this, he had always believed that the rules of the war between the divine kingdoms were set by the gods.

After all, it can make the gods obediently follow orders.

So you're telling me this is a rule made by a human who hasn't become a god?
This is absolutely incredible, like a heifer standing on its head, it's incredibly awesome.

Why should a human like him obey the gods?

And according to records, wasn't he also participating in the war of the divine kingdom?

Is it...

"Was the end caused by the war between the divine kingdoms?"

Ron pondered for a moment and asked.

Mavis shook her head.

"I don't know, but what I see as the end is that the foundation and load-bearing structure supporting this temple are showing irreversible cracks and decay."

"The rules are breaking down!"

"When the rules break down to a certain extent, the house will collapse. At that time, no matter how powerful those hall managers are, they will be annihilated along with the collapse of the house."

This is understandable, because their power is inherently dependent on the structure of the house.

"Is it possible to know why the rules collapsed?"

Ron asked thoughtfully.

Mavis's metaphor vividly illustrates the intractability of the problem.

Disasters are systemic collapses at the worldview level, which is very difficult to handle...

Mavis shook her head.

Her great precognitive abilities could not see the entire future, only important fragments.

If we can't prevent problems before they occur, then we have no choice but to address them.

"In the future you see, does the architect, the God of Magic, have the ability to repair these cracks in the foundation?"

Ron asked.

"He has the ability in this area."

Mavis replied.

Whether it will succeed is another matter.

Ron asked with a smile.

"This is our only hope."

Mavis said.

In her numerous deductions and predictions, she saw many possibilities.

Relying on existing deities?

They may be able to delay the inevitable, but they cannot cure it completely, and will eventually face destruction.

And the god of magic...

He looks a lot like Ron.

Both of them radiated a dazzling, miraculous aura.

They possess the power of miracles, enabling them to accomplish things that have the slightest possibility, things that are almost impossible.

"The only hope?"

Ron leaned forward slightly, his eyes still deep in thought.

If the God of Magic is truly as Mavis says, then he is indeed more effective than the three old men of the three major papal courts.

But if it's only this bad, then there's absolutely no need for resurrection.

Since it's not a guaranteed solution anyway, it's better to rely on yourself.

"What is the trigger point for the end you foresaw? It couldn't have happened out of thin air, could it?"

Ron asked.

Mavis shook her head.

"The future is like a shattered mirror, full of fog and contradictions. I can only sense that a huge imbalance is intensifying."

She said.

Imbalance?

Is it the excessive exploitation of the world by the war of divine kingdoms?
Ordinary people's unrestrained exploration of forbidden knowledge?

Or perhaps... the emergence of certain variables that shouldn't exist accelerated the erosion of the rules?
Ron listed out all the possibilities in his mind.

It feels like it's possible.

Tsk, who's going to be the savior?

"last question."

Ron gave up thinking.

"Even if the God of Magic has the ability to repair the world, how can you guarantee that He will act according to your wishes after His resurrection?"

"As an architect, the best option for a failed project is to demolish and rebuild it."

Ron said.

The mindset of the strong is always unfathomable.

No one knows exactly what kind of person the God of Magic is.

Whether bringing him out could save the world, Ron didn't know.

But if it gets out of control, this guy will definitely be the second world-destroying scourge.

If we can't handle one, we'll have to deal with a second.

Well, although he didn't really have any intention of resurrecting the God of Magic, he wanted to know where Mavis's confidence came from.

It can't just be gambling, can it?

"He is trustworthy."

Mavis looked at Ron and spoke in a tone of assurance.

"Oh? What makes you say that?"

Ron sat down in a chair next to the sofa, leaned back, and tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest as he asked.

A single verbal statement is not enough to convince him.

Mavis didn't say anything, but got up and walked to Ron, bent down, and pressed her forehead against Ron's forehead.

When their eyes met at close range, Ron didn't look away, nor did he have the extra thought to care about Mavis suddenly taking advantage of him.

At this moment, a scene is conveyed through the close forehead.

A vision of the future?
No.

This first-person perspective... seems to be the perspective of the god of magic.

Is this the memory of the God of Magic?
Where did you get this?
Ron was somewhat surprised.

However, his mind soon became absorbed in the memories of the God of Magic.

It turns out that in the era of the God of Magic, there was no war between divine kingdoms.

Countries lived in peace and there were few wars.

At the same time, gods do not exist.

The world should have continued to develop in this way.

Until that year, a boy named Engels suddenly seemed to have become a different person...

(End of this chapter)