678 – Freedom and Permissiveness (2)
The biggest differences between the earth and this world are these two. Mana and monsters.
Mana and monsters are so-called ‘fantasy’ elements on Earth, but this world is melted into everyday life.
Mana is a very important energy in life, and monsters are dangerous enough to be regarded as the greatest threat to mankind.
The fundamental reason for the development of mana-related skills here is because of the monsters. Without Mana, mankind would still be competing with monsters.
Of course, beastmen whose physical abilities are naturally equal to those of monsters, or elves who use magic as if they are breathing, are relatively safe from the threat of monsters.
However, monsters higher than ogres are difficult even for them. In the distant past, there was a culture in which beastmen had to pick the heads of three ogres during their coming-of-age ceremony.
Monsters remain a ‘threat’ even for races with inherently superior abilities to humans.
[In the era when our story ended, I would have accepted my father’s opinion. But at that time, humanity was too weak even if it was weak. It had grown to the point of establishing a civilization and even going to war, but it was difficult to properly call it a ‘country’.]
“That’s why the gods helped mankind and worshiped them accordingly.”
[Otherwise, mankind would have been destroyed by monsters.]
If it is a characteristic of Shinhwa, it is a characteristic. A story in which humans, with God’s blessing or help, subdue numerous monsters.
There is Hercules in Greek and Roman mythology, and Siegfried in Germanic mythology. Norse mythology was completely destroyed by itself.
As such, various monsters appear in myths, and it is common for heroes or gods to subdue them directly. It’s a bonus that this story is worshiped.
Parents are the ones who naturally help their children become independent. However, it is the duty of parents to keep their children safe until they are ‘ready’ to become independent.
But the father of all things overlooked it, or he trusted humanity too much, but he let it go.
A god who truly loves mankind shouldn’t have done such a thing. I was watching a very distant future.
[Above all, at that time, the distance between God and mankind was very close. Occasionally, a child between God and humanity was born. Or, there were occasional cases where a hero achieved mythical achievements and ascended to heaven.]
“It must have been an ordinary mythical age. In such a world, I suddenly decided to let go…”
It is strange that there is no war. Even having a separated family during the war is a great tragedy, but this is an order from the top.
Above all, it is extremely unlikely that mankind at that time could fight monsters, even catastrophic monsters such as dragons, and win without the help of the gods.
Even my father, with the help of the military, was able to subdue them, but he suffered countless casualties. With that trauma, he even hid his achievements.
[Many gods begged my father. Please watch for at least a few hundred years. Humanity is too weak. I don’t know anything else, but there were many gods who didn’t like being separated from their families.]
“Are you still going strong?”
[I ignored the example of the world you lived in, that is, Earth. In the way that the Earth proceeded with great destruction even though there were many voices calling for the gods.]
I think we should also listen to the views of the gods of Earth on this. First of all, it is almost certain that the great destruction occurred, but it is necessary to confirm the time frame.
As mentioned before, Rome passed from Olympian beliefs to Christianity. Based on that point, it can be considered that the great flood occurred in ancient times.
“······Has the mankind of this world gone beyond cursing the gods and lowered their godhood?”
“That crazy person…”
[There was. So much.]
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The moment Kate was about to deny that my question was ridiculous, Luminous gave an affirmative answer.
Kate, who is full of faith, must be shocked and want to deny it. Maybe that’s why she looked up at the sky with her mouth wide open.
She usually doesn’t change her expression very much, but her expression seems to change a lot when it comes to things related to God.
[Most of them thought of it as a child complaining. If you cross the line, you will be punished by heaven. Aren’t there many similar things in your world?]
“There were many occasions when I had a chance to swear at God or put him down.”
There is a saying.
The gods of Greek and Roman mythology have a very impressive personality. I know that, but the cheesy Greeks are also amazing.
If there are no listeners, it is Narat-sama to curse, but the ancient Greeks openly disparaged the gods even though there were many listeners.
Some kings even made soup with their sons to ‘test’ the gods. Naturally, the gods punished the king.
“Then did the atrocities of human beings go too far and should be destroyed?”
[In terms of humankind, it was just about to enter puberty.]
A deluge deliberately carried out by the gods of the earth to destroy mankind.
If you look at the cause of the great flood, most of them boil down to one thing. Because human sin has reached its peak.
I don’t know how bad the crime was, but even the gods, who were parents, thought ‘there is no answer’.
After Noah built the ark, and after the flood passed, Yahweh spoke. I will never again use water to judge mankind.
However, it does not mean that we will be judged with water, which means that we may be judged in other ways.
The biggest example is the eschatology in which the Apocalypse of John is recorded. I don’t know what kind of end will come.
“So to sum it up…”
Kate, who had been listening silently by the side, muttered with a slightly confused expression. I looked at her.
She thought about something for a long time, and soon organized it in a low voice that was easy to understand.
“Is Isaac’s world destroyed by human cruelty at its peak, while the gods wept and destroyed it, while the Father of All, unaware of such circumstances, tried to destroy it?”
[To summarize. We also knew the situation of the earth belatedly. It was too late when I found out about the situation.]
“It’s ironic. In Sir Isaac’s world, mankind was arrogant, and in this world, the author of the supreme god fell into arrogance.”
It’s really ironic and it’s a real situation. After hearing Kate’s theorem, I got a bit confused.
Parents are the ones who will protect their children even if they commit murder. Furthermore, many parents frequently take responsibility for themselves to cover their children’s sins.
The gods of the earth were punished with tears in their eyes. It must have been something that left a big scar because my heart couldn’t be torn.
[The gods of Earth realized through experience that their way was wrong. Also they said As long as their existence is widely known, the creatures will find themselves again. Since they are parents, they will have no choice but to respond to their call.]
“It actually did.”
Myths do not disappear and remain as records. And mankind took it as a philosophy and created their own culture.
The Great Flood would have been a judgment the gods gave to mankind, and at the same time a cane as a parent.
On the other hand, who is the father of all things? He did not fulfill his duties properly, but he only took the cane recklessly.
Even though the child hadn’t committed a crime yet, he was trying to pass judgment, so it would have been nothing more than ‘violence’ to the other gods.
[If my father had known more about the situation on Earth, the situation would have been different. It’s a meaningless assumption now.]
“You don’t have to be too heartbroken, Lord Luminus. Lord Ruminus just did his job.”
Kate comforted me when I said in a tone that Luminous was complicated.
As his son, Ruminus committed the greatest sin of immorality, murdering his parents.
However, as a parent, he was merely fulfilling his duty to protect his child. No one has any reason to blame him.
[Thank you. But I’ll have to make you pay for my sins yourself. I won’t wait for that time.]
“My faith in Luminus-sama and my divinity will never be diminished.”
On the contrary. If this is known, Luminus will be more praised.
Although he lost his wisdom and got caught up in madness, it’s a situation that no one can help but understand.
Even Luminous couldn’t protect his own children properly. Tragedy is like putting all the tragedy into it.
“The only problem is that I associate this place with the gods I used to live in…”
“Ah. You don’t have to worry about that.”
When I mention the most annoying problem, Kate tells me not to worry. She then looked at her with her puzzled expression.
I don’t know what he was thinking, but Kate had her signature benign smile.
“That part can be explained only by Isaac’s existence. Thanks to Isaac, the existence of another world has already been known.”
“······Can we do that?”
I asked in a dubious voice, and Luminous helped.
[The gods of the earth told us. Even though the earth has advanced beyond the sky, it does not know the existence of another world, but it is not here.]
“··· ···”
[According to the proverb of the earth, it is said that it is like giving a dog to a porridge.]
I think I know roughly what that means.
*****
After the conversation with Luminus, Isaac went straight out of the worship room.
However, Kate said Luminous had a story to tell, so she left it in her space.
According to Luminous, even with Kate’s divine power, she can maintain it, albeit slightly. Instead, she said, it’s hard when time passes slowly.
In any case, only the two of Kate and Luminous were left in the pure white space.
[Is the plan going well?]
Ruminous asked in a soft voice. Even though he can read the future, he is unaware of Kate’s plans.
The reason is very simple: Kate’s destiny moved with her Isaac at some point. And the gods don’t know Isaac’s future.
Thus, although Kate’s future can be read to some extent, it fluctuates so much that it is virtually meaningless.
Kate nodded her head and answered Luminous’s question in a respectful voice.
“Yes. Thanks to Ruminus-sama’s protection and great helpers, things are going smoothly.”
[It’s good. Then, when are you planning to join that child?]
“That’s…”
Kate blushed at her playful question, and she couldn’t help it. It was the reaction of a woman in love, no matter who saw it.
Seeing her like that made Luminus happy. In the past, she would have felt complicated, but not anymore.
Kate truly loves Isaac. Not religiously, but humanly.
To be more specific, it can be seen as a mixture of the two. So she could help.
“I don’t know yet. I want to receive grace right now, but I have to consult with Cherry.”
[It must be difficult to match the timing.]
“Yes. I don’t know if Cecily-sama has a baby first, but I’m really busy lately.”
Kate also knows why Marie got pregnant. She said nothing like medicine could stop Isaac’s grace(?).
You may ask if it is okay to use birth control. But Kate didn’t like that.
Because I dared to think that tools and such would block the grace Isaac bestowed upon me. She desperately refused to do that.
[······You’re stubborn in this respect.]
Luminous was well aware of Kate’s stubbornness, so she didn’t give any advice. This she can’t even do herself.
What can a parent do when a child recklessly uses a group? I can only ask you to be careful.
“It doesn’t matter if it takes a long time. We won’t have time to meet because we’ll be busy right now.”
[I guess so.]
“By the way… Luminous-sama.”
[Tell me.]
Kate pondered a bit before she carefully brought out her question.
“Are you really okay? I want to help Isaac while maintaining my faith in Luminus.”
[It’s okay. I won’t disappear, I’ll be remembered. And it’s not that I don’t take care of you.]
“But…”
[I’ve been watching you guys for too long. You have grown very well in a short period of time.]
Ruminus speaks with a voice that seems lost in reminiscence. Kate couldn’t hide her complex expression.
[Now is the time to let go. And······]
Ruminus continued with a smile.
[I also have a desire to give that child a shot.]
******
In the midst of many, many things happening, there is one thing that everyone has not forgotten.
That’s ‘Blood and Steel’ written by Isaac as if he were stamping it out over countless years. This too is being treated almost as a prophetic book.
And…
[The end of the devil’s incarnation. Hitler took his own life in an underground bunker.]
With the death of the devil, the time has come for the ‘destroyer of the world’ to arrive.