Chapter 779
Chapter 779
"Do you really need to do this?" Malik's expression was very stiff now, and his old face turned red, looking very embarrassed.
Because the head of the ancient Hydra family pays great attention to his appearance in normal times. He is always dressed in a suit and leather shoes, and even his hair must be combed meticulously.But now he was actually naked from the waist up, smeared with colorful paint, only wearing a bearskin cloak and a Viking-style horned helmet on his head.
"The last time I saw someone dressed like this was when President Reagan was cutting funding for mental hospitals."
"Yeah" Evanson's throat jumped several times before he suppressed the laughter that almost came out.He quickly turned his back to tinker with something, and took the opportunity to rub his cheeks, which were aching due to his efforts to maintain an expression. "You are going to meet an Asgardian god, so your dress must conform to his aesthetics. "
"Of course, this is your first time to meet in person, so you should be more solemn." As Evanson said, he placed a gold basin filled with white powder in front of Malik. As for whether you will do this again in the future. If you wear it, then it depends on God’s will. "
Malik rolled his eyes helplessly. He felt that the first thing he sincerely prayed for was that he hoped that the new god he believed in would be able to slightly identify with the aesthetics of modern civilized society.
Yes, Malik has now decided to convert.After some persuasion by Evanson, he decided to lead his family into the glory of Hela, the goddess of death.As for the Beehive they originally believed in, let him die in the place of exile.But considering the investment that Hydra has made in him over the past 3000 years, it is really cheap for him, so the biochemical laboratory seems to be a good place for him.
In the future, I will find an opportunity to capture him and throw him directly into the biochemical laboratory for all-round slice research. If I can't study it clearly, I will ask the umbrella company to send experts to come for a joint consultation. The data will be shared in the worst case. Anyway, we must study him no matter what. It has to be clear.
But then again, this thing seems incredible. Just a short conversation can actually change a family's 3000-year-old devout belief, but this is actually very good.
Because the belief system of the ancient Hydra family is not a kind of blind obedience, but a very rational one and full of utilitarianism.
Their belief cannot be said to be ungodly. It has lasted for 3000 years, and they regularly perform a ritual similar to living sacrifices on their own brothers and sisters. The number of people they have sacrificed for this over such a long time is probably no less than a thousand. .This is probably the only one on earth with such a long history of belief. If this belief could be put on the table, maybe the Koreans would have applied for it as a World Heritage Site.Honeycomb is Korean Smecta
However, they do not worship the Hive from the bottom of their hearts, but hope to share the right to rule the world with them after its return.So in the final analysis, what they serve is a powerful force that can suppress the whole world. What they believe in is the boundless power, which in summary is themselves.
In fact, this is the same belief concept as most people in the world.They worship the gods, and all they want is for everything to go smoothly and make a fortune while they are alive, and to go to heaven safely after death.He has little understanding of religious teachings and seems to have never cared about the rules and regulations.The only thing it does is to clearly characterize it as evil idolatry.
You don't do the things I advocate, but you do the things I explicitly prohibit.So if God really exists, it would be good to bless these people and not kick them to death.
Therefore, this belief is very easy to change, as long as the new person has more power and can give them more power.
Through Evanson's introduction, Hela, the goddess of death, is the eldest princess of Asgard, the first heir to the throne, and the leader of the legion.If this identity were converted, she would be the princess of the governor-general and regent of the country.
"The Hive is just an early experiment of the Kree Empire. It is a higher-level cannon fodder, but it is nothing more than a slave. And Asgard is famous in the universe. Even when the Kree Empire was at its most powerful, He didn't dare to be disrespectful to Asgard in the slightest, and he even had to bow his head and retreat. The difference in status between the two is not the slightest bit."
This person has to compare with others and throw away goods. This is indeed a bit miserable compared to Hive and Hela in terms of settings.Malik then asked, "How powerful is this goddess of death?"
"Hmph." Evanson sneered, as if the other party asked a very ridiculous question, "If the hive is in front of Thor, it is probably worth 80 yuan."
"But Hela is the strongest among Odin's three descendants. She was the vanguard of the legion when Odin founded the country. She must take at least half of the credit for Asgard's reputation in the universe."
"Her power was so powerful that even Odin was afraid of her. Even after she failed to raise an army to rebel, Odin could not destroy her. He could only design to imprison her at the cost of the most elite The entire Valkyrie Legion was killed."
"The Valkyrie Legion, that was a powerful legion that even Thor, the God of Thunder, wanted to dress up as a woman and blend into. However, this fantastic legion was completely wiped out by her alone, and in an instant."
"Such a powerful force." Malik swallowed. This girl is really powerful, but "she is imprisoned."
What kind of fate do you think we have? The first god we entered was exiled to an alien planet and has not found a way home for 3000 years. Now this new god, who has a nobler status and more powerful power, has also been exiled. Imprisoned.Is it true that whoever we believe will be unlucky, or whoever we believe will be unlucky?
"There's nothing to worry about." Evanson shrugged and said, "After all, Hela's prison is closely related to Odin's life. Once Odin dies, she will immediately regain her freedom. And now Odin has only a few days to live. It will only take three to five years at most for him to be released from prison."
Malik immediately breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that the goddess's imprisonment would be like a beehive again. In another 3000 years, the day lilies would have turned into fossils.
"And this is a rare good opportunity. Since she has been imprisoned for many years, and Odin deliberately erased information about her, many people have forgotten her existence, and there are no believers. So. If you put your faith in it now, then this is the so-called icing on the cake rather than providing help when it is timely."
"Yes," Malik nodded. This was indeed an excellent opportunity to offer his faith, but he then asked, "But what rights can she share with us?"
This is what Malik cares about most
Things, we give our faith in order to get benefits. It is a good thing that you are noble and powerful, but if you don't give us benefits, then I'm sorry, we don't know you.
"She won't give you any power." Evanson's words made Malik's eyes widen and he almost jumped up.But he said slowly, "Power is always earned by oneself."
Malik then returned to his normal state. You gasped so loudly that you almost interrupted me. "Then how much power do you think we can gain?"
"You can imagine it to your heart's content," Evanson said in a bewitching voice with an eyebrow raised, "Hela has no believers now, and after you offer her faith, you will be her first disciples. However, what can the first generation of disciples be like?" Think of St. Peter’s achievements.”
"Pope" Malik was moved. Peter, the leader of Jesus' disciples, was the first pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The power of the Roman Catholic Church was so huge in ancient Europe that the Pope could even appoint and remove kings with a decree.
Although the Holy See is in decline now, it is because God has never appeared. But even so, the influence of the Holy See in today's world is still very huge.But now his god really exists. With this real backer, the power of the Pope will never decline.
"The title may not be so domineering." Evanson raised his eyebrows. "Your official title may be high priest or chief priest, but these are indifferent things." With Hela here, you dare proclaim emperor
"As for the power, it may not be as great as the Pope."
Seeing Malik's confused look, Evanson explained, "After all, this god is real. She cannot rule without ruling, so she is both a god and a king, so the right to rule the kingdom is still in her hands, but Since she claims to be a god, she naturally has to respect her identity. If she can't personally intervene in matters of faith, then they are in your hands."
"That's it." Malik thought about it. God doesn't appear, so the Pope can catch him. But since this god is here every day, naturally there are many things that are not under his control.But although I understand, I still feel that something is missing and I am a little bit unwilling.
"These losses of yours can be made up for in other ways." Evanson smiled.
"What aspect?" Malik asked eagerly.
"Your previous dream was just to rule the world, that is, the earth." Evanson said with a slight disdain. "This may be the highest dream for you. After all, in your eyes, the earth is everything. But if you look at it further, The whole universe, what is the earth?”
"A small planet in a small galaxy in the Milky Way with only a rudimentary civilization. In the eyes of those highly civilized aliens, you, the ruler of the earth, may be just like you watching the monkeys on the animal channel. Like the Monkey King."
Malik's face darkened. Is it really true to say that ignorance is bliss? Imagine the vastness of the universe, imagine those advanced civilizations, the Kree Empire, Asgard, and the 3000 years of hard work of his family. The intrigues and struggles for power over the past few years have been such a funny thing.
"And if you become the chief priest of Hela." Evanson smiled, "You will be in a place where your power extends, but it is not just the earth. Think about the territory of Asgard."
"Nine Realms" Malik's eyes lit up. He was the first generation believer of Hela, that is, the high priest of Asgard. So all the people in Asgard's territories are the lambs he manages.
What else is there to choose? Are you willing to be a village leader who speaks the truth, or are you willing to be a vice president, although this vice president is just a spare tire.
"What are the nine realms?" Malik was already very satisfied, but Evanson was very disdainful. "Hela's ambition has long surpassed that of Odin. She will lead Asgard's army to create a huge empire. "
"Furthermore, faith is actually a psychological issue, that is, the human heart, but things like the human heart are invisible and intangible, so who has the final say on who has pious beliefs and whose beliefs are not pious? You can tell me who has the final say on this kind of thing."
Do you even need to ask? Under the goddess, I, the high priest, must have the final say on this kind of thing.
"So you can definitely set up an Inquisition, as long as you can figure out the goddess's thoughts and preferences. The power of this Inquisition will be far greater than any secular judicial organ. As long as it does not go against the wishes of the goddess, you can completely rely on your seat. Empty words will put the prime minister of the kingdom to death."
Isn't this a spy agency that implements the monarch's will to eliminate dissidents? Malik immediately thought of the East Factory and the West Factory. He knew very well how far the power of these spy agencies would expand as long as they complied with the monarch's will.Oh my, if my Malik family could usher in such a future in my hands, it would be a great honor for our ancestors.
"Of course, being able to do these things well requires personal ability. If you can't figure out the goddess's context, it's best not to mess around, otherwise you will accidentally flatter the horse's hoof. She is not a soft-hearted person. "
"I understand this." Isn't this the usual job of trying to please the master, trying to figure out the master's thoughts, and always paying attention to the master's hints?
"Okay." Malik slapped his thigh, "Then how can I show my loyal belief in this goddess now?"
"Meet the goddess." Evanson smiled and said, "If you are willing, I can arrange for you to meet the goddess immediately."
"Okay, let's start without further delay. Let's start immediately." Malik looked very eager.But Stephanie, who had been silent all the time, said hesitantly, "Don't you want to inform other families about this matter about your father?"
"Haha, silly girl, there's no point in sending the fat in your mouth to others."
Stephanie immediately understood that she would join the Goddess of Death now, as she was the first generation of believers, and then other families would join her. Then they would be latecomers, and they would only be considered second generation believers.In this way, his family can firmly dominate them in terms of status.
Just like that, Malik endured the shame and put on the bearskin clothes from before. He knelt down on the ground piously and shook his head. Then he stretched out his hand towards the golden basin filled with white powder. However, he hesitated when it came to the matter. For a moment, because those white powders were nothing but ashes, it was more cautious to grab these things with hands, but in the end he gritted his teeth and picked up a large handful, and then he slowly took these things away. Slowly hold it in front of your face, muster up all your strength and blow forward as hard as you can.
"Gather the dust of bones and offer it to the God of Death"
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