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Chapter 991 - 984: Revelation for Future Generations
Chapter 991: Chapter 984: Revelation for Future Generations
M: One could say that it’s a bit of both, but man-made disasters are more pronounced. The destruction of the world is now inevitable, and no matter what conclusion the Twilight of the Gods leads to, everyone will struggle to escape the calamity. Therefore, instead of resisting the injustice of fate, we might as well use our sacrifice to provide some reference for those who come after.
We are doomed to live forever trapped in a cage with no escape, the World’s Source may seem infinite but will one day be exhausted. Therefore, how to live longer before the World’s Source runs out is a question for us, and for our descendants to ponder.
A: So what preparations have we made to serve as a warning for future generations?
M: After we disappear, the mountains and rivers will change, the starry sky will change as well. But what remains unchanged is the Sacred Song, the wonderful language that controls and utilizes the World’s Source. We used the strongest materials to create instruments, leaving this wonderful language for posterity. They are born into this world and will also enjoy the gifts from the World’s Source. We should not restrict them. They may also lead this world to destruction, but we believe they will pass this language on to their descendants.
The world is constantly undergoing cycles of rebirth, and civilizations are continuously replaced. Eventually, one day, people from the world may pass through the Haromino Gate, breaking this cycle, but before that happens, those born in this world will be trapped in a prison they cannot escape.
A: We allow humans to become gods, yet gods hasten the destruction of the world. It seems our descendants will repeat our mistakes, accelerating the destruction of this world before outsiders intervene.
M: Our Leader destroyed most of the devices that turn humans into gods and established rules that dictate the death penalty for any human who becomes a god. However, the pursuit of power will still drive future generations to risk their lives. We need to extend our laws to future generations to ensure that this world will no longer be influenced by Human Gods.
A: How can we extend our laws to future generations? Millions of years from now, we will no longer exist— who will carry out our will and uphold our laws?
M: You needn’t worry about this, Atosan; we have long had a method in place. That is to use true gods to limit the emergence of gods.
A: True gods, you mean those who will strictly follow the rules and hold onto their divinity?
M: Exactly. We will convey the rules to these true gods and have them act as enforcers. After a thousand years, they will regulate the order of the world. By then, gods full of desire will be unable to survive. Because they will be annihilated by the True Gods from the day they are born.
Furthermore, the reason humans wish to become gods is due to the pursuit of eternal life. We will arrange for them to also have lifespans as long as ours, which may slow the progression of their civilization, but will greatly satisfy their pursuit of lifespan.
A: Perhaps you’re ready now to introduce me to your work, Manoylis. I hear you’re undertaking a magnificent attempt, right?
M: Indeed, my friend. Look here, Atosan, this is our attempt, Yiniya, a humanoid species created based on the highest aesthetic ideals. They possess long lifespans, excellent physical constitution, and a beautiful appearance that satisfies most humans.
When the world undergoes another cycle and civilization reappears, the Yiniya race will be awakened by the gods to give themselves for the improvement of their descendants’ genes. They are consumption goods willing to sacrifice themselves, living solely for the sake of their offspring. Reproduction within their tribe is extremely slow, and most offspring are female, ensuring they can quickly integrate into other tribes, exhaust themselves completely, and not form a distinctive group.
A: Your research is interesting, but since you have created a civilization, you must know, all civilizations possess self-awareness. Merely imposing physiological limitations can’t guarantee that they will expend themselves entirely, assimilating into other groups.
M: Of course, my friend. To your question, we already have a countermeasure. We have prepared a guide for the Yiniya tribe, who will also be the true god of the next civilization.
Allow me to introduce, this is Tana, a spiritual life form created based on the highest standard of our civilization, a true God in the real sense. She will slumber alongside Yiniya and, after a thousand years, when civilization awakens, Tana will also awaken, subsequently reviving Yiniya to lead them to embrace our descendants.
Atosan: Why not awaken her now? Since she is a God, she will possess infinite lifespan.
Manoylis: Atosan, it seems you have forgotten that the Twilight of the Gods has already arrived. When the World’s Source is exhausted, all the Gods, as well as us mortals, will perish. That will be the true Apocalypse.
Atosan: We have built many gates in this world. These gates will open periodically, and if they connect to other worlds again, could they bring disaster to this world? By then, we will have vanished, and the subsequent civilizations might not possess our strength. Where should they go?
Manoylis: Do not worry, Atosan. As a product of our civilization, the Haromino Gate should rightfully be passed down to future generations. The people of the future are entitled to inherit and use our civilizational achievements. Perhaps by then, people from other worlds will come to save the cycle of this world, allowing our descendants to no longer live confined within prisons.
Meanwhile, you should also understand that the World’s Source is a constraint for us and just as much a limitation for others. We cannot live in water, and fish cannot live on land. That is the nature of constraints. The World’s Source is a double-edged sword, capable of harming others as much as it can harm oneself. As for what to abandon and what to take, I believe our descendants will find an answer— they won’t be as chaotic as us.
Atosan: Manoylis, you seem to have too much trust in Tana. Although she is an artificial True God, she also has her own wisdom. We should not assume she will meticulously carry out our requests. In the end, she will change, and the constraints of rules will only grow weaker. One day in the future, once she realizes that she can do as she pleases, the world will once again plunge into chaos.
Manoylis: I agree with your concerns, Atosan. Your worries are justified. Tana is overly emotional, which certainly makes her seem more human-like but could lead her to break some rules. Regarding this issue, our family has a rather appropriate arrangement in place.
Atosan: What do you plan to do?
Manoylis: Tana controls the power of the World’s Source. Without supervision, desire will inevitably breed. We have created a monitor based on truth and rules—Xiapei Kam. When Tana’s will wavers, the monitor will be awakened to oversee Tana, preventing her from misusing the power of the World’s Source or violating the laws we have established.
Atosan: It is hard to believe that another God can monitor a God. What if Xiapei Kam is like Tana? What then? If the two fight, wouldn’t the world fall back into the days when Gods battled one another?
Manoylis: You need not worry about that, Atosan. Xiapei Kam is the embodiment of truth and rules; she will never violate them. Unlike Tana, Xiapei Kam is very rational and will think logically about everything, always doing what is right, never just what is good. If Tana still shows shades of a Human God, then Xiapei Kam is the most divine of Gods.
Atosan: It looks like you have everything all figured out. This world is beyond saving, isn’t it?
Manoylis: Yes, Atosan, as we wait, the storm seems to be growing even more intense. Look towards St. Felicia City, the halo of destruction is blooming, and the Twilight of the Gods is upon us. I can no longer feel the presence of the Source, and the Sacred Song has lost its intended significance.
Atosan: But even so, we still have time to communicate, don’t we?
Manoylis: That’s right, Atosan. You and I are merely vessels of memory, not real people, a point that is very clear to both of us. Our survival does not depend on the world’s destruction but on the supply of the Source. I’m right, aren’t I, Observer? Without an adequate supply of the Source, the next scene cannot unfold.
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