Chapter 1566: God's Lament

When Lady Night’s voice fell, the surrounding of the towering throne seemed to gradually dim—an invisible pressure as if night was about to fall permeated the entire space, spreading from the top of the gray sky to the edge of the night city on the border. Between the towering spires, when Gawain really looked up at the sky, he found that this "dimness" seemed to be just his own illusion. The pale sky light still shrouded the four fields, and Lady Ye's gaze from the clouds was still indifferent.
And the last sentence of the other party still echoed in his mind.
"Are you going to pray to the real gods?"
After a brief trance and thought, he realized that what Ms. Ye said was not what she said on the surface. What this ancient really wanted to say was actually another meaning - do you need His salvation?
Gawain fell silent. This time he was silent for a long time. He had already planned to leave the shadow kingdom and end this special meeting, but after a few minutes, he suddenly sat down on the ground - just sitting directly at night. In front of the lady's throne, sitting on the dividing line between the gray-white desert and the majestic mottled altar, he let the fine sand and dust fluctuate with the wind around him, and slowly raised his eyes: "Prayers can be saved, this choice exists. ,Right?"
"...The rescuer is saved, and the self-helper walks alone," Ms. Ye said quietly, "His power is not yet able to fully enter this world, but if only a part of the rescuer is taken away, it is not difficult for such a great existence. In this situation, He can not only take you, but also everyone you care about, and it is not impossible to take away your entire empire.
"On the other hand, you don't have to worry about the extra price you need to pay for it. If you really start to pray, He will send grace, and there will be no so-called shackles of thought or backlash in the process. "
Gawain thought for a while, and then asked: "The rescuer is saved, so if you only look at it from the perspective of 'survival', it's not much different from being taken away by the sailor."
"The difference is very big. The upper limit of the ethnic group taken away by the sailors is the sailor's fleet, and whether the sailors themselves can complete the final trial and whether they can reach the higher order of time and space is still unknown. Those he takes away will receive real safety and security—at least within the cognitive boundaries of civilization this season, there is no immediate concern for this 'safety' and 'security'.
"Of course, the new upper limit still exists, because the saved are like chicks, and the protector is still a god, but the wings of the shelter have become stronger and wider than before. Beyond cognition, you may need to develop dozens of generations, hundreds of generations, or even more years before you realize the existence of the ceiling.

Lady Ye paused for a few seconds, her downcast eyes seemed to have some inexplicable meaning: "For a group that can't even cross the speed of light, the boundary outside the order of time and space is not the same as 'infinity'. There is no difference, a roof high enough, can also be regarded as 'the sky', for you, this ... is actually a good choice."
Gawain did not give any response, he fell into thinking again, and let the time pass gradually, and gradually, even Amber sat down beside him, although she didn't know what Gawain was thinking, He also pretended to think with him.
I don't know how long it took before Gawain's body suddenly moved, as if a sculpture had woken up from a deep sleep. Decided, with a faint smile on his face: "No."
"...Oh?" Madam Ye's voice was too late, and he seemed a little surprised, "You refuse?"
"Yes."
"Even if that's 'True God'?"
"Yes."
"I want to hear your reasons," Ms. Ye said with a hint of playfulness, "this is not an easy decision to make."
"I don't know if my reasons are sufficient, but I think...civilization should have its own development trajectory," Gao Wenyu said very slowly, he seemed to carefully consider every word he uttered, "The world is already on its own. On the trajectory of the journey to this day, all beings have used their wisdom and strength to overcome obstacles, stand shoulder to shoulder with gods, and stand in front of the tide with great perseverance and courage, ready to face the biggest challenge on the road to the survival of civilization... Madam, we both Now that we have come this far, why should we seek refuge from an omniscient and almighty being?
"If the world was in the state it was a few years ago, or even just two years ago, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to resist this temptation, because at that time the Lorens were not ready to 'stand up' and the world was still Wandering in the chaos, at that time every step the world took was stepping into a precarious and confused future, and the alliance had not yet been formed, and every country in this world was fighting on its own. Having followers around him, seeking the guidance of a great existence at that time, and knowing in advance that there is no worries, is indeed an option that cannot be rejected.
"But it's different now, ma'am. The planet is packed and ready to hit the road and survive alone."
"And even if these vague factors are not considered, I think it is not a good thing for the alliance at this stage, or even for the Cecil Empire at this stage, to move closer to the faith - even if it is close to the "true God", it must also be considered In the short term, the possibility of society getting out of control should also consider the long-term upper limit of civilization development. Perhaps the great existence in your mouth can really protect the common people, and even do it countless times better than the navigator, but I really doubt... In that way After the violent social unrest and cultural change, the Cecil Empire that was 'taken away' is still not the original Cecil.
"Finally, and the most important point... Madam, you said just now that the power of that great being has not been able to fully enter this world, although I don't know what the reasons are for such beings to be restricted, but the fact is that He only I can selectively take away some people, even if this 'some people' can even include my entire empire, but what about the rest? What about the rest of the people on this planet?
"Even further... What about the Noi who are still waiting for their allies to help? Do they have this chance?
"At this critical point, my withdrawal means that hundreds of millions, even billions, of beings are thrown into the abyss by me... Even if we have never met, I am responsible for them.
"Survival is important, ma'am, I admit it, but sometimes we do things for more than just surviving—and now that mortals have chosen to get up and go, I don't think we need another way."
Gao Wen's voice fell, and he let out a light sigh of relief. He looked up at the clouds calmly, while Lady Ye stared at him for a long time from behind the clouds, and after a few seconds, his voice came: "But you can represent all beings in the world. Make a declaration?"
"No," Gawain replied without the slightest hesitation, "On this matter, I can only represent my opinion."
"Then are you going to let all beings in this world face this choice and make a decision?"
"No," Gawain answered equally decisively, "this will tear apart the entire Loren civilization, a savior who is truly omniscient and omnipotent and has no hidden dangers within the scope of mortal cognition. A certain civilization is subverted, and on the other side is an independent but arduous road of loneliness. This road may go further or may fail halfway. When such a choice is placed in front of the Loren people at this moment, the whole society will be divided. And a lot of what we've held to this day will be gone."
"So, you have to make a huge risky 'arbitrary'," Ms. Ye's tone was finally no longer as lazy and casual as before, but with a seriousness and solemnity that Gawain couldn't fully understand, "If your choice is correct Yes, then all beings in this world will embark on a more glorious and glorious path, and even the gods of the highest order will pay tribute to you, but if you lose the bet... at least for those who had a chance to be shaded , you will go from a great man to a sinner, and an unprecedented sin."
Gawain thought for a while, and was about to say something else, but Amber next to him suddenly stood up, the Shadow Assault Goose waved his arm vigorously, his face flushed a little: "But in the history of mortals, not every so-called Are the great decisions made by 'heroes' accompanied by a 'possible route' that can lead them to become sinners through the ages? That's just because at the point of fate, they have to make a choice! But if we are in history Every key node in the game questioned the sentence, 'If he bet wrong at that time, he must be a sinner through the ages', then to this day, ordinary people are probably still worried about being eaten by wolves in the cave! In the final analysis, the first decision was to bring the whole family with them. Didn't the tribal leaders who migrated from the caves to the plains also risked extinction?"
Gawain looked at Amber, who was chatting beside him, with a bit of astonishment. He couldn't believe that these words came out of her mouth. Amber also quickly noticed Gawain's gaze. After calming down, the blushing complexion has not yet recovered, and then there is a little more embarrassment: "Uh... Did I say something wrong? I feel that the metaphor is not quite right..."
Gawain was stunned for a while, then suddenly smiled and shook his head: "No, this is probably the most accurate example you have given."
"...Interesting," Ms. Ye's voice suddenly came, interrupting the conversation between Gawain and Amber, "another unexpected situation, my 'shadow' made a speech that I didn't expect at all."
Then he paused and said with a smile: "But, what he said is quite right, enough to convince the gods."
Immediately afterwards, his attention was put on Gawain again, and after two seconds of indifference, he nodded lightly: "So, this is your attitude - even if you lose the bet and are a sinner through the ages, you have nothing to do with it. Doubt and hesitation."
"Over the years, I've made too many choices that will turn me into a sinner for eternity if I make a mistake," Gao Wen laughed, "and I've been thinking about one thing since just now, and this is what made me do it. 'Refuse to pray' was an important reason for the decision."
"Oh? What are you thinking about?"
"I'm thinking that the sailors have been traveling in this universe for so many years. As the first civilization to open up the 'voyager's route', the path they chose is even a hundred times more difficult than the challenges that Loren will face. Judging from the information you have disclosed, the sailors obviously know the existence of the 'Supreme Order' and the existence of those great gods..." Gawain laughed, "Then why didn't they choose to pray to God for protection? To be such a trailblazer who has gone through all the hardships and dangers, but also brought those countless 'burdens'?"
Ms. Ye was silent for a few seconds: "Maybe it's because they are restricted and can't seek shelter? Maybe they are shackled, and only after completing the final test can they be qualified to move forward."
"Ah, it looks like this is the 'invisible ceiling', doesn't it? The boundaries do still exist, albeit perhaps in a way that I can't understand yet, but the 'great' you mentioned Existence does leave a boundary, and the sailors seem to intend to - or have to cross this boundary, then we may also be able to recklessly."
After saying these words, Gao Wen noticed that Ms. Ye adjusted her sitting posture slightly. Although he could not be sure, he had a feeling in a trance, as if he had just passed a test, or made a good enough The decision that affected the progress of civilization in the extremely long years, and then he heard a sigh from Lady Ye in the sky:
"You...maybe really can go further than the navigator."
Gawain didn't say anything, but Ms. Ye paused for a moment after this sigh, and then said, "I understand your choice, since that's the case, all I can give you is my sincere blessings - leave, go Do what's supposed to be done, but I look forward to seeing each other again after the world has survived."
Gawain let out a light breath, but before leaving, his eyes suddenly fell on the stone pillar in front of Lady Ye's throne.
"Modir's Travels" is lying quietly at the top of the stone pillar, and the great adventurer who once traversed the world is now only silent.
"Can I take this book with me?" Gawain said.
"I expected you to say that, but unfortunately... this book can't leave my side," Lady Night shook her head gently, "the real Mordir Wilder should have been wiped out six centuries ago, And my power forcibly left him in the world of the living, and now the remaining part of him is completely the result of being reshaped by the power of the shadow, just as the shadow cannot exist independently of the body, this book must now be in me It can be stable around you.

Madam Ye's voice fell, but Amber couldn't help but say: "But am I not just a 'shadow' that still exists without my body?"
Ms. Ye was silent for two seconds and sighed softly: "Try not to demolish the platform like this when you go out in the future, it's easy to be beaten."
Amber & Gawain: "…"
The embarrassment continued for a while, and Gao Wen abruptly ignored the subtlety of the atmosphere: "Then this book..."
"It's really impossible to take it away," Ms. Ye still shook her head. "Amber's situation is not the same, it can't be compared, and... I promised the great adventurer one thing, and I should honor my promise."
Gawain was a little curious: "Your promise? What did you promise him?"
"I promised him that I would let him witness the wider world, and let him embark on an unimaginable journey—even though he has changed a different face now, this promise is still valid," Ms. Ye smiled, "I have The Navigator has served for 1.8 million years, and was bound to this throne due to the influence of the tide, but now the state of the anchor generator has returned to normal, and everything in the star space is on track or about to enter. On the right track, so I think... give myself a little break and take a walk around it should be okay."
Gao Wen's eyes widened when he heard the words: "...You can still do this?!"
"Why not?" Ms. Ye seemed to wink her eyes, her tone became relaxed, "My neighbor, not only mortals are qualified to do things, the old antiques on the throne will also be restless-- I planned this 'walk' for a long time before the tide came and made trouble, and now it's time to relax a little."
Gawain was stunned.
He seemed to know where the spirit of fishing in Amber's bones came from.
But Madam Ye did not give him a chance to continue speaking. The ancient resumed his languid posture leaning on the throne while talking, and then raised his hand slightly to point to the distant city of night, and suddenly appeared in the sea of ​​sand. A long bridge made of twilight light condensed from the throne to the city.
"Go in this direction. You will return to the real world. The person who will be picked up is already waiting at the end of the road. Don't make people wait too long."
Gawain and Amber looked at each other, and then the two nodded, and then nodded slightly to Ms. Ye with a relaxed expression.
I have already asked what I should ask, and I know what I should know. After taking over the legacy of the sailor, all that remains to be done is to return to the place where I came from and face the next road.
With anticipation for the next meeting, they turned around and stepped onto the long bridge condensed by shimmering light.
And it was a long time after the figures of Amber and Gawain gradually disappeared in the twilight, and Lady Ye, who remained on the throne, sighed softly.
The ancient did not know what to think about, and after a long time, he said softly as if talking to himself: "They refuse to pray, they want to go by themselves."
He waited silently, and after a while, from a very distant place, from the depths of some kind of connection, a faint sigh finally sounded softly: "...Awesome."
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