Only God-Chapter 583 - 496: The Riot that Shocked the Kingdom (Two-in-One)

Belvan had been waiting and waiting and finally, the ancient language scholars promised by Kafu the Sixth arrived.

Among them, there were dwarves from the great clans who were already proficient in ancient languages, human scholars from Danschel, and even an elf from Nus.

All these scholars had been cordially invited by Kafu the Sixth and had passed the King’s assessment. They had sworn never to divulge any secrets and finally appeared before Belvan, one by one, like apprentices receiving wisdom from a sage.

Belvan treated them with great courtesy, and after just two weeks of interaction, he taught them all his existing research results without reservation.

This open and enthusiastic attitude stunned the scholars, and when they learned about the Path of Divine Creation afterward, they were too astonished to speak.

"This is simply unimaginable..."

A scholar from Danschel looked at Belvan and exclaimed in amazement, "Even more unimaginable is that you are willing to share these things with us."

Belvan’s actions were shocking even to these scholars who had spent years studying ancient languages.

Apart from theology, philosophy, literature, and other related disciplines, even in the renowned Thousand Cities Academy, scholars usually shared their findings after achieving significant results. However, Belvan chose to invite them to collaborate during the "nascent" phase of his research.

"I think, for your King, he would prefer that no one but Kaelonde holds this power."

The elderly elf said, "Of course, we are eager to immerse ourselves in this work."

Belvan listened to these words. He understood his King far better than the elf before him did, and he knew if Kaelonde could monopolize this power alone, it might forge a great nation like Danschel.

"First of all, no one can monopolize this power. Like this Nameless Book, there are 39 others in the world."

Belvan pointed to the Nameless Book and continued, "Moreover, this power will be like the power of the Divine, and the Divine almost never hide themselves."

Belvan’s broad-mindedness won over the scholars, and at that moment, a dwarf suddenly became a paragon among them, winning their admiration and making them feel humbled.

Of course, Belvan knew he wasn’t completely selfless. He too wished for Kaelonde to thrive, but not by monopolizing the Path of Divine Creation. Moreover, Kaelonde couldn’t monopolize it. In Belvan’s vision, Kaelonde would become another academic capital of the world through the Path of Divine Creation, and the contributions of the dwarves to the world would thereby be inscribed in history, continually glorifying this hard-working, forging race.

Additionally, the death of Kagu was etched in Belvan’s heart, an unforgettable regret. He yearned for more power, and even if he could not obtain it, he hoped others could.

Such personal desires were difficult for anyone to criticize.

With great enthusiasm, the scholars began their vigorous research under Belvan’s leadership. Their arrival helped Belvan solve many challenging issues. Diverse ideas intermingled and sparked wonderful innovations.

Prince Mura watched all these developments, his knowledge too shallow to be of any help, but he found his role—a chronicler, recording the various breakthroughs and achievements of the scholars.

In six months, this group of scholars made significant progress, discovering three additional paths which Belvan had taken years to find only two—the Path of the Hermit, the Path of the Priest, and the Path of Kingship. Half of them had also attempted the Ascension Ceremony. Regardless of success or failure, they documented more knowledge than ever before.

Everything was thriving and progressing towards a grand future.

However, neither Belvan, who was absorbed in his research, nor his fellow scholars realized the undercurrents brewing within Kaelonde.

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If there was anything in steam technology capable of sparking a revolution, Kafu the Sixth thought there were countless possibilities. But if there was anything in steam technology that could undoubtedly lead the Kingdom to prosper, Kafu the Sixth believed, it was undoubtedly the steam locomotive.

The steam locomotive was first invented by a craftsman named Om from a lowly clan. Its massive body appeared on the streets like an iron elephant. Initially, Kafu the Sixth did not pay special attention to it, granting regular rewards until the steam locomotive appeared not on flat ground but on tracks.

Another craftsman from a mining-related clan improved the steam locomotive. Initially, he used it to transport heavy ores, taking over the role of the human-powered minecart. However, he never imagined this small innovation would spread like a plague to mines across the country.

As a visionary leader, Kafu the Sixth keenly sensed the potential. His desire for the Helong Mountain Range made him first consider the steam train’s military uses.

If it could be used to transport ores, could it also be used to transport food, equipment, and even soldiers?

From there, a grand plan formed in Kafu the Sixth’s mind—to build steam trains and their tracks all over the country, thereby enabling the Kingdom to mobilize its entire supply chain.

Kafu the Sixth quickly drafted the entire plan and was about to issue orders to implement it when he unexpectedly faced a wave of opposition from the major clans of the Kingdom.