I Created Scientific Magic-Chapter 268 - 255: Only tangible benefits can contend with firm beliefs!
Chapter 268: Chapter 255: Only tangible benefits can contend with firm beliefs!
“Not bad at all!” At Yiyeta Harbor, within the principal’s office, Lynn used the “Secret Ring of Arcana” to spy on Ryder’s every move from a thousand kilometers away.
He had considered whether to lend a hand, but it turned out Ryder was more formidable than he had imagined. Taking advantage of the mine collapse, Ryder had successfully incited the fury of the mining slaves, overturned the guards, and let out the miners’ roar of never being enslaved.
“Then, in time, I will grant him witchcraft,” Lynn decided after some thought. It would be better to wait for Ryder to encounter trouble before seeking him out, rather than approaching him proactively, which could lead to misunderstandings.
At the same time, he put away a list that was on the desk…
These were the profiles of potential leaders that Laud and others had found in various mines. Since Ryder had performed even better than anticipated, there was temporarily no need to look for anyone else.
There was a significant risk involved in handing over the “Secret Ring of Arcana.” If it fell into the hands of someone too stubborn, believing it to be the temptation of an evil spirit and reporting it, it could attract the unwanted attention of the church.
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In Lynn’s view, the greatest challenge for a wizard to establish a foothold on this continent, apart from the so-called “Divine Descent,” was how to solve the problem of faith!
You should know that within the Sekas Empire, the church’s influence permeates every town and village. Even a minor Baron’s territory would have one or two priests stationed.
Although these men have limited strength and can only cast weak first-circle Divine Arts through prayer, slightly stronger than a Wizard Apprentice, they form the foundation of the church, spreading the faith of “Ella” throughout every corner of the empire.
Even subsidiary kingdoms like “Hadlata” are no exception!
If this issue isn’t addressed, even if they gain control of the kingdom, the people underneath will spontaneously resist them and become the church’s informants.
This was why Lynn went to great lengths to coax Ryder into rebellion. It’s only tangible benefits that can compete with steadfast faith!
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These mining slaves and the poor either worship “Ella,” spending their lives in the mines extracting ores, suffering exploitation by the nobility and the church, or they work in factories, which, although exhausting, offer substantial rewards.
Aside from a few fanatical believers, the rest of the poor and slaves will naturally know which side to stand on!
Knock, knock, knock…
As Lynn pondered, a series of knocks sounded at the door.
Then, the door was gently opened, and Philip entered, holding an orange-yellow envelope. “Principal Lynn, it’s an invitation from the council!”
Lynn took it, opened the envelope, and glanced at it, only to find out the council planned to hold a grand meeting that very evening to discuss the future of “Wizard Land.”
Lynn immediately realized there must have been new developments.
He just didn’t know whether it was good or bad…
But no matter what, such an important meeting was not to be missed. The technology for the internal combustion airships was already very advanced. Traveling from Yiyeta to Greenrill City would take less than three hours, which was quite convenient.
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At dusk, a massive airship slowly landed outside the Corona Tower. The attendants at the entrance had long since grown accustomed to such sights.
But for Lynn, the newly appointed Star of Magic, no one dared to neglect him. The stationed Grand Wizard Sanchez personally came out to greet him and also took the opportunity to express his gratitude.
During the confrontation with August, if it weren’t for Lynn and Rafael’s timely rescue, he would have likely lost his life.
“Please don’t say that, Master Sanchez. August is not someone that can be defeated by one or two people alone. If it wasn’t for your bravery in taking the lead and drawing the enemy’s attention, the outcome would have been hard to predict,” Lynn replied humbly.
The two conversed as they made their way and soon ascended to the Sky Realm.
The spacious conference hall was already filled with people, and several Legendary Councilmen had arrived. This meant that he was the last to arrive, so he quickly took a seat.
“Kahimo is dead!”
As soon as the meeting started, Harrov didn’t bother with pleasantries and got straight to the point.
Who was Kahimo?
Lynn was initially taken aback, but after a moment of thought, he immediately realized that Kahimo was the person who brought the Evil God Statue into the Wizard Land. His real identity was likely to be that of a saint, or at least a cardinal.
However, Lynn had previously thought that Harrov and the others had gotten rid of him long ago. It was unexpected that the man had only died after such a long time.
It wasn’t until after Harrov finished explaining that Lynn understood that for someone like Kahimo, a high-ranking official in the church, his soul would have been deeply bound to the Divine Kingdom. Once he died, his soul would be attracted to and taken in by the Divine Kingdom.
Therefore, the council immediately detained Kahimo and attempted to use magic to probe his memories to figure out the church’s plans. However, Kahimo’s will was incredibly strong; they didn’t get many useful clues from him, nor could they prevent him from choosing to die on his own terms.
It was evident that even before arriving in Wizard Land, Kahimo had prepared for his capture and set up corresponding spells.
“So, you’re saying Kahimo’s soul has returned to the Divine Kingdom of ‘Ela’?” Lynn furrowed his brows.
“No, we destroyed his soul along with his body!” Harrov shook his head and then continued, “But I think she might sense this as well.”
Lynn pondered, much like the mental link of a neural brain, he too could instantly understand the mental state of these people. A goddess might not pay any attention to the life and death of an ordinary Believer, but with a powerful soul like Kahimo’s, it was another matter.
Many of the councilors present had faces of worry. Although the spells in the Mist Sea had been disrupted, they still harbored a sliver of hope that if the church had not discovered this secret during that time, they could continue practicing magic in peace.
Their thoughts were clearly wishful thinking.
However, for warmongers like Sanchez who were keener on action, the church’s influence might be vast, but the Wizard Land was also no longer the same as before. They were tired of being like domesticated camels, contained on this small island.
“In any case, this war seems unavoidable, and Yiyeta Harbor is likely to bear the brunt of it. It may well become a battlefield,” Harrov looked towards Lynn and warned.
Yiyeta’s geographic position was advantageous, being a natural harbor and also facing right towards the Sekas Empire, so it was highly likely to come under attack.
“I have a proposal!” Lynn, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up, looking at the councilors present. “Why not draw the battlefield to another location? Fighting within the Wizard Land is far from a good option…”
