Chapter 42: A big event that turns the tide of the war?
"Conceptual gods do not have self-awareness, but they will use the wishes of believers as their consciousness, because they are originally born from those strong and pure emotions. These emotions will drive the conceivable gods to respond to the prayers of believers in order to
Their own existence is the cornerstone to create an 'ideal world', that is, the 'Kingdom of God'. However, they are only driven by emotions and cannot understand the meaning of these emotions that constitute their own existence, so they show
The form is more like a machine that only relies on the operator’s will to act.”
Old Pancras rubbed his cane and spoke slowly: "In the past, the believers of the Steam Order were too enthusiastic about the steam engine and the industrial age it symbolized, believing that it was the most glorious form of civilization created by mankind. They sang praises,
Praise, and a strong desire that this era can exist forever and guide human civilization towards a better future. Therefore, the steam engine god Alexander, who was born from this longing desire, began to respond to the expectations of believers, trying to stop time and make all
People are stuck in a world with only the roar of steam engines, and that is what He wants to create: the cessation of the universe and the eternal mechanical kingdom."
Stagnating time, blocking the form of civilization, causing everyone to stay in a mechanical kingdom dominated by steam power... This sounds so shocking that everyone finds it unbelievable. Ringer even blurted out: "
Did He do it?”
Then I realized what a stupid question I had asked.
"Of course he couldn't do it." Old Pancras's answer made everyone sigh in relief, but the next sentence made them fearful again: "But he did almost succeed - the Alpha Knights met the steam engine god Alexander
Under the power of God, a large number of mechanical legions were created that were tireless and fearless of life and death. The initially refined Saint Maid invented the 'Glory Holy Stone'. The divine gift ceremony using the Holy Stone as a medium can turn the steam engine god into a god.
-The range and intensity of Alexander's refining increased by several levels. Through this ritual, they refined the captured soldiers and most of the people, transforming them into fanatical believers of Alexander the Machine, thereby rapidly expanding their sphere of influence. Later,
After a certain degree of transformation, this divine ceremony using the Radiant Sacred Stone as the medium also has the function of collecting the power of faith and converting it into material form, which is what you are familiar with as the ritual of inviting gods."
In other words, the original inventor of the God-inviting Ceremony was actually Saint Midea of the Order of Steam?
Ringer didn't know much about this historical figure who was originally a saint of the Order of Steam and later became the leader of the Alpha Knights. He only vaguely remembered the mixed evaluation of her in the history books, which affirmed her contribution to the promotion of steam engines in the early industrial era.
The contribution she made also criticized her later betrayal of issuing the December Declaration without authorization in order to safeguard the interests of the old ruling class. Moreover, because her change of philosophy was too sudden, her performance in the early and late stages of her career was simply the same as
As if it were a different person, many "folk historians" have proposed many famous conspiracy theories, which are still an unsolved mystery in the field of history.
However, the truth is that she has not changed, she has just been refined by the steam engine god Alexander.
After understanding this, Ringer's mood was inexplicably complicated. He couldn't tell whether he should be happy for solving a historical mystery, or whether he should be happy for the saint who had noble and great intentions, but lost his own will under the refinement of the god's conception.
The woman felt sorry. She still had faith, but could her later faith be the same as her original faith? The one who initially had good wishes to become a saint saw the one who later commanded the Alpha Knights to ignite the war throughout the world.
When she was in mainland China, wouldn’t she feel sad?
It is worth mentioning that this saint eventually died in the arms of her lover, the former leader of the Order of Steam "Knights of Steam" and the Holy Knight Dayang. Even when the Order of Steam was destroyed, the latter
Still persistently lingering on the battlefield, looking for traces of his lover. This rather tragic ending may have been destined as early as the moment Watt invented the steam engine.
"Mr. Ringer," Mr. Pancras seemed a little tired from talking, and showed a gentle smile to Ringer: "As for the subsequent history, after excluding the interference of the mysterious world, it is basically the same as the history recorded by you humans.
.Can you please tell us about it so that these children can understand that period of history?"
He should be referring to the three photon elf sisters. Although the younger sister Bei Min snorted disdainfully, for the sake of the elders, Linge still nodded lightly and agreed.
While recalling the contents of the textbook, he narrated: "The steam supremacy proposed by the Alpha Knights perfectly meets the interests and needs of the old ruling class, so it has received their support. Affected by this, the Steam Order also split into
More and more different doctrines were constantly attacking each other. As a result, the religious order was unstable and unable to fight against the heretics. As a result, the expansion of the Alpha Knights was as unstoppable as a torrent. In just one year, it swept through half of the Western Continent. AD
On May 5, 1253, they captured Jincong City, the capital of the small northern country of Keran, and established it as a holy city favored by the steam engine god Alexander, which is today's Depesion in St. Keran. After that, the Alpha Knights
With St. Keran as the core, we will connect the previously occupied areas to form the 'St. Keran Defense Circle' and continue our path of expansion."
"With this as a trigger, believers from other different sects within the sect responded one after another. In just two years, fifteen new holy cities appeared. This was called the 'disintegration of the machine body' in later history, marking
With the official split of the Steam Order and the continuous expansion of the scale of the Holy War, it has swept across the entire continent, and no country is immune."
When Ringer said this, he couldn't help but think of his instructor's evaluation of this period of history when he was studying it, and subconsciously said: "The Steam Order in its heyday was like a huge steam engine, continuously pumping out energy.
Export technology, talents and ideas. However, when every part of this steam engine began to disintegrate and fall off, all that was left was a steel wreckage."
This process may not be as simple as described in history books. It is also accompanied by factors from the mysterious world such as refining and divine rites, the power of faith and the conception of gods, the immortal mechanical legion, the intervention and guidance of magicians and aliens, etc.
But that is not the issue that should be discussed today, because it will make the topic infinitely lengthy, and I am afraid that it cannot be covered in just one night.
"That was very comprehensive, Mr. Ringer." The old man praised: "It seems that you were once an excellent student, and you may become an excellent scholar in the future."
Ringer didn't know how to respond to the elder's praise. He had had this idea when he was in college, but it turned out that it was just a thought. Reality always has some surprises, and it never develops according to the expected plan.
Fortunately, at this time, someone interrupted and saved him from the embarrassing situation.
"Then then?" Alice asked impatiently with her big eyes open: "Since the Alpha Knights are so strong and the steam engine god Alexander is so scary, how could they lose the Steam Holy War? Do we have any
Gundam?"
The others were not as anxious as she was, but their faces were full of expressions of wanting to know the answer.
Ringer pondered for a while before replying: "History books believe that the Alpha Knights' ambitions were too inflated and they turned their backs on the old ruling class that originally supported them, thus becoming the public enemy of the entire continent. Almost all countries in the Western Continent formed
The coalition forces launched a counterattack against it, and finally invaded Depesion on July 17, 1407 AD, overthrowing the regime of the Alpha Knights. As for the real situation..."
"The truth couldn't be further from the truth."
Old Pancras took over the words at the right time. The elder's voice was soothing and hoarse, but very powerful: "With the expansion of its rule, the power of refinement and the divine gift mastered by the Alpha Knights were gradually exposed, triggering everyone's fear.
.As a result, the countries in the Western Continent put aside their past prejudices, jointly established a coalition army after emergency consultations, and launched a crusade against them. However, young people, never have too much expectations for this temporary alliance. At the beginning, the Western Continent Coalition Army
The war did not go well. In fact, they had been in a passive state. The Alpha Knights even pushed the front to Fontainebleau, the capital of the White City Republic. Until November 25, 1399, something happened that completely changed the situation.
Changed the situation of the war."
November 25, 1399 AD?
Lin Ge quickly searched for corresponding historical events in his mind. After a while, his pupils suddenly shrank and he uttered a sentence from his mouth as if he was talking to himself: "On November 25, 1399 AD, the 'realism' that believed in the seven righteous gods
The "Union of Religious Organizations" was declared established in Sumia, the "City of Wind Flowers" of the White City Republic?"