Chapter 657: Forming an Alliance (Part II)
When he was done, Viren left satisfied. Although not only did he not get the coveted power in this conspiracy, but the avatar also lost an arm, it was not a lot of gains. He was confident that as long as this action was fast enough, he would definitely make the believer grow more than ten times, and when the time came, as long as he stabilized a little, both his godhead and influence would be greatly improved, and he would no longer have to be afraid of his tyrannical mother.
With the disappearance of this ambitious god of conspiracy, only the naked Dark Maiden and Henry remain, and the atmosphere became a little strange for a while.
After a few minutes of silence, Elistra was the first to break the silence and ask, "Why did you start such a large-scale war?" Don't use the rhetoric that deceived my brother, I can feel that your purpose is not that simple. ”
It is clear that this goddess does not have much ambition and is therefore able to discern the purpose hidden in the deepest depths. Her eyes are like clear spring water, without a trace of impurities, and she looks so intoxicating.
Heng looked at the other party's near-perfect naked (body) with pure appreciation, and a smile appeared on his face: "Your senses are very keen. It is true that I not only want to defeat and weaken Rose's power on the main plane, but I also intend to use this turmoil to show the power of killing, so that my friend, Aberdell, after inheriting the throne of Baal, can quickly expand his influence and not be overwhelmed by the Prince of Lies. ”
It's like the Sawa Fishmen he left behind in the Ancomé Islands, and the orcs of Weywood City in the north, all preparing for a large-scale war, so to speak, sea, surface and underground. All three are in place. As long as it works properly. It is easy to gain a large number of followers, laying a solid foundation for becoming a powerful god in the future.
Since the turbulent years have passed, the gods have had to expand their influence if they want to gain more power. For the God of Killing, there is no more direct means than war to make mortals rediscover themselves, otherwise Shalophok would not have chosen to provoke a war between Baldur's Gate and Amm in the first place.
Although it would be cheaper to do so, the god of war, Tampas. But on the other hand, maybe you can take this opportunity to get closer to this powerful divine power, or even form an alliance.
Tampas is a neutral god known to the world as the king of war. He never lies, he doesn't bother to use stratagems, and he always defeats his enemies with dignity, which is very much in line with Aberdell's fighting philosophy, and once he becomes a god, I believe that there will definitely be a lot of common topics between the two.
In short, this is a big game of chess, and even from the perspective of God, it can still be called magnificent.
Elistra didn't know much, but only Henry's arrangement of the Dark Regions. You can still feel the huge plan hidden behind it. She glanced at it with a complicated expression, and said faintly, "Is it all for the son of Baal?" He was really lucky. There is a friend like you. ”
"It's not just for friendship, it's about being able to have a stable rear in the future. As you may know, many gods are now looking at the war-torn region of West Hartland, eager to gain more followers and influence, or even interfere in politics. To be honest, I was disgusted by most of their practices, especially the never-ending fighting, which could easily cause turmoil and division. ”
Speaking of this, the corners of Henry's mouth turned up slightly, revealing a mocking smile. He could already imagine the gods furious as he began to build temples for Aberdale in his realm.
"You seem to hate the gods?" Elise asked, seductively.
She could tell that the human in front of her seemed to have some rejection of faith, which was quite rare in the main plane. After all, since the Wall of the Unbelievers was erected, even the most ungodly mages have chosen to become pan-believers or pseudo-believers to prevent themselves from being nailed to the Wall of the Unbelievers after death.
Hearing this, Henry shook his head slightly: "Hate the gods? No, no, no, I don't have any discrimination against gods and beliefs per se, and I like the teachings of certain gods quite a bit. For example, the philosophy of Sivannas, the father of the oak tree, the peaceful and joyful spirit of Theonlia, the goddess of sprouts, the protection of cultural property by Omar, the god of knowledge, and the meticulousness of Heim, the god of guards. As you can see, their shrine in my realm receives a large number of donations every year. ”
He is well aware that in this world, most mortals cannot adapt to the days without faith, especially those who live in the city, and they need a spiritual sustenance. As for banning all the temples in the realm? That's what only a madman and a psychotic would do, not only thankless, but also cleanest of all gods.
Although Henry himself had no interest in faith, he did not discriminate against those who did. Of course, there is a premise for this, that is, there must be no gods with narrow and extreme doctrines in the territory, otherwise there will be annoyance once there is a religious confrontation.
Elistra was obviously still a little skeptical, and continued to ask, "What about the other gods of the good and neutral camp?" For example, Tyre, the god of justice, and Loshanda, the lord of the dawn, it seems that their churches have not been allowed to build temples in your territory. ”
"Good question, these two gods will never be legally qualified to preach in my realm because of their questionable teachings. First of all, the god of justice, he is too strict and rigid, and he likes to interfere in the administration of justice, both of which I hate very much. The other lord of the morning sun is too detached, he puts too much emphasis on dreams and neglects down-to-earth work, which is very detrimental to social stability. Henry made no secret of the reason.
From the ruler's point of view, he thinks that what he is doing is absolutely right. This is not a personal vendetta, but for the prosperity and stability of the territory. Countless histories have proved that if a country wants to be rich and strong, it must ensure a stable social structure and a tolerant and open policy. There is no doubt that both of these deities are in conflict with these criteria.
Elistra had obviously never heard such a statement before, and her eyes instantly lit up: "It seems that you are very researched in this area, tell me, what do you think of my teachings?" ”
"Truth be told, your teachings are a bit too naïve and unorganized, and it will be difficult for you to outmaneuver your mother and brother if you fight alone." Henry was blunt, pointing out the shortcomings directly.
Although the churches in the Feron continent are diverse, some are secretive, some are loose, and some openly establish a complete system. But generally speaking, the more powerful the deity, the tighter the church structure. The temple of the dancing lady in front of her is usually built at the entrance and exit of the dark region, and there is not much contact with each other, basically doing their own thing, once attacked by Rose's followers, it is very likely that they will all die at the hands of the enemy.
I am afraid that such a church cannot even guarantee the safety of its believers, and how can it grow and develop. It can be said that it has been able to maintain until now, all thanks to the efforts of the Harpists Alliance, otherwise it would have been broken by each one long ago.
"What can be done to improve the situation? Or, what can I do to bring more Dark Elves back to goodness? Elise had a stern expression on her face. She has long been aware of this problem, but has been struggling with no solution.
"Quite simply, you have to slow down the whole process, and you have to make sure you have enough foothold underground to provide shelter for the dark elves who have escaped from Rosecon. As far as I know, many of the drows who yearn for goodness have died on their way to the surface. At this, Henry paused, looking up at the clear eyes of the goddess.
"This operation is a great opportunity, and I will send men to help you capture a few cities, and if you succeed in converting the local population, I believe that it will not be a problem to build one or two strong fortresses. Once you have an underground stronghold, you will light a beacon in the darkness, and countless dark elves who can't stand Rose's tyranny will come to seek your refuge. Of course, you'll have to change your habits and have the priest build enough temples underground. ”
Hearing that a temple was going to be built underground, Elistry subconsciously frowned: "What you said makes a lot of sense, but I prefer to let all the believers come to the surface rather than stay in the dark areas where you can't see your fingers." ”
Henry chuckled and explained, "Of course you can bring some of the believers back to the surface, and I even welcome them into the city life under my rule. But the underground stronghold must not be abandoned, because it means more believers. ”
"Are you willing to let the dark elves into the city?!!!" Elise Emerald instantly showed a shocked expression.
She had worked hard for so many years, but not many cities were willing to accept the dark elves as residents, and now she suddenly heard that someone was willing to try, and she couldn't help but have mixed feelings in her heart, as if a ray of light suddenly appeared in the darkness, although it was small, but it brought infinite hope.
"Of course, why not. I plan to transform Willen into a pilot city, where humans and dark elves mingle, and then build an underground city as a trading point with frequent exchanges through guò, and I believe that one day the good drow will be able to walk the streets without any discrimination. Henry said this sentence in a high-sounding manner, as if he were a saint who saved the runaway youth.
Clearly, he did this in order to attract a larger population. You must know that the dark elves are not the lazy surface elves, they are basically women for men, men for livestock, and good laborers one by one. On top of that, the dance lady's teachings are basically easily accepted by human society, except that she likes to dance naked.
However, Elistry didn't know this, and was instantly moved. She fondly cupped Henry's face and bowed her head to offer a warm, moist kiss.
"Thank you, young human, for giving my people a bridge of communication with civilized society. I'm leaving, and you have to be careful, because the eyes of many gods are focused here. ”
After saying that, the naked goddess statue blew gently in a gust of wind, and disappeared in the blink of an eye, leaving only a faint afterfragrance in the air...... (To be continued......)