Umbrella, The Light of Humanity

Overlook from above.

It can be found that this city-state with a large seaport backed by the coast, its streets, houses, and even the overall layout of the temple are very regular, just like the ancient Greek city of Athens on the earth.

However, the city of Athens is facing the sea on the south and east, while this city-state is the other way around.

The buildings in the city-state adopt a lot of geometry and aesthetics, especially the temples located at the four corners of the city-state and the central location, whose appearance is also similar to that of ancient Greek temples.

However, the huge stone pillars around the temple are not pure white, but dark green, and have a translucent texture. It seems that they were built with kryptonite.

At the same time, with temples and sculptures of various heroes or gods, it is known that in this city-state, from peasants and slaves to noble lords, everyone seems to have great awe of divine power and gods.

And just now, the massacre of soldiers by the red and white queens at the south gate of the city was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, causing waves to explode, and quickly spread to the entire city-state.

It was heard that three men and women in strange clothes had wiped out a group of fifteen persons of soldiers in the blink of an eye, leaving not even a single corpse left, which caused everyone in the city-state to panic.

Because the reason why the city-state lords can maintain a high-pressure and violent ruling regime is that apart from their obedience and fear of nobles, lords, and theocracy from ancient times to the present, the army and guards who obey the lord's orders are extremely deterrent.

Lords will use generous benefits and salaries to select children and teenagers with high physical fitness and combat potential from the city-state for compulsory adoption and training.

When children and teenagers grow up and become professional soldiers, the lord will let them do evil and make them more loyal.

Even though the New Kryptonians are all of iron-blooded, elite, Marr, and human beings, all of whom have steel and iron bones and extraordinary physiques, the difference between the civilians and soldiers of the New Kryptonians is like the gap between the UNSC and Krieger.

So fear prevails when it is known that a whole regiment of soldiers has been slaughtered.

But for the civilians and slaves who have been oppressed, there is not only fear in all emotions, but also a trace of schadenfreude.

Some people even have fantasies, thinking that the three strange people in the rumors are the messengers sent by the gods, or the gods descended to earth in person, preparing to bring true fairness and justice to the human world.

at this time.

This side of the magnificent palace in the center of the city-state.

Continuing to look down, you can see a gorgeously dressed lord wearing a golden crown, with a red cloak behind him, escorted by guards with equally exquisite armor, walking quickly towards the low hill behind the palace.

Soon, a group of people came to the largest temple built on a low hill and in the entire city-state.

Come inside.

The light of the yellow dwarf shines down from the glass and gaps above, reflecting on the crystal-like kryptonite pillars, making the temple hall look magnificent.

And here, not only has the appropriate architectural style and decoration, but also has many beautiful maids and priestesses wearing slim white robes.

The lord went straight to the priestess, took a lunge towards the one at the end of the temple, knelt down to the statue of the god above with a spear in his hand, and then prayed devoutly, begging the god who descended to the world to appease his anger.

Moreover, not only this city-state has developed a unique mythology system, but all civilizations on New Krypton have similar legends and myths.

After all, on the surface of New Krypton, when observing the solar system and the universe at night, they can use their extraordinary vision to observe Neptune, Uranus, and even the shield of Terra on the edge of the solar system.

Therefore, with the severe weather and geological changes of New Krypton, as well as the good harvest and good luck, they, like many planetary civilizations, gradually derived similar myths.

And the new Kryptonians living inside and outside the city-state, and nearby towns and villages, regard the shield of Terra as the temple of the gods, imagining that their gods live there and watch them.

In fact, in a sense, what these new Kryptonians guessed and thought is correct. The gods they believe in and fear, or the creator do live in the inner world of the shield of Terra .

The idea that power is bestowed by the gods, as well as the awe of the gods, are still deeply imprinted in everyone's hearts.

In addition, the accurate information obtained by the lord mentioned that after Sui Bian, the Red Queen, and the White Queen slaughtered a group of soldiers in front of the city gate, they disappeared out of thin air under the eyes of everyone, which made it rush to the temple to see It seems sincere, but in fact, it is a fluke to pray to the god for forgiveness.

a long time.

The lord just stood up, but the pupils of the priestess at the side suddenly emitted a faint golden light, and said with a blank expression in their language:

Lorca, my lord said that you need to gather all the city-state to the central square, apologize in front of everyone, and then hand over the power to you and your people, and then my lord will pardon you.

What are you talking about!! Huh??!

Hearing this, the lord who was in his prime was furious.

From the looks of it, compared with the crimes it bears and its own life, the power already in its hands seems to be more important.

Of course, the reason why the lord had the attitude just now was because he didn't notice the change of the priestess, and when he noticed the priestess' pupils emitting golden light, he staggered and fell to the ground again.

You...you! The lord was so astonished that he couldn't even utter a complete sentence.

My lord only gives you half a day, cherish it well. After speaking, the priestess turned and walked away.

And the pupils of the maids did not know when to emit a faint golden light, followed the priestess into the inner courtyard of the temple, and disappeared from the sight of the lord and the guards.

Lord... are you alright? A confidant guard who didn't wear a helmet and wore short inches hurried forward and helped the lord to stand up again.

Is it okay? How could it be okay?! The lord's spirit was a little broken, and his eyes were red and bloodshot.

. Seeing this, his confidant stopped talking.

After the lord, his confidants and guards left the temple, and overlooked the entire city-state from the low hill where the temple is located, he finally couldn't help sighing: Hey... gather all the people in the city and ask them to rush to the square before sunset. Remember, It must be before sunset!

Good lord. The confidant nodded in agreement.

next.

The lord mobilized all the soldiers and his personal guards, and gathered more than 100,000 residents living in the city-state under the low hills where the palaces and temples were located, and gathered them in the central square for sacrifices and gatherings. place.

It was originally empty and spacious, but now it is a sea of ​​people, with more than 100,000 residents crowded in the square and the streets near the square.

Moreover, the expressions and expressions of the residents gathered here are mostly fearful and confused, for fear that the three gods will reappear and punish them.

The soldiers were scattered among the crowd, responsible for guarding and maintaining order. Hundreds of well-armored and well-armed guards surrounded the high platform in the center of the square, raising their vigilance around them.

As for the high platform, there is a trembling lord, several confidant guards, a priestess and a group of maids whose eyes are still emitting golden light.

Waited for a moment.

Putting her hands in front of her lower abdomen, the calm and noble priestess walked slowly to the edge of the high platform, and raised her voice to announce to the new Kryptonians in the city:

All the people, please listen carefully to what I have to say. The blood flowing in our bodies has a direct connection with our Lord.

As she spoke, the priestess spread her arms, looked up at the sky and continued: Even the earth, the sky, and the sun (yellow dwarf) we fear and rely on are all created by my Lord in one thought.

Now!

He finally came down to the earth and chose us and our city-state to be His spokesperson!

After finishing speaking, the edges of the priestess' body were shrouded in a burst of golden light, and even behind her, a pair of faintly visible golden wings grew.

! ! !

My lord!

I am willing to be used by my master!!

Seeing such a miraculous scene, the common people, whose minds had not yet been liberated and enlightened, knelt down on their knees one after another, and kowtowed to the priestess on the high platform.

this…

Even the soldiers who were loyal to the lord struggled for a while after witnessing an incomprehensible phenomenon that violated common sense. In the end, they also put down their weapons and knelt down to worship piously.

Moreover, when these soldiers were kneeling down, their expressions and demeanors were still fearful and confused. There was no way for them to be the vested interests of the feudal ruling class. Exploitation and oppression were normal. I was afraid that the gods would punish them .

On the other hand, the lord...

This person in power, who was dubious about the gods, could no longer hide the panic in his heart. He also knelt on his knees and kept repeating words such as my lord... and forgive me....

Boom~!

At this time, the sky that should be clear and cloudless also cooperated with the priestess, and thunder and lightning began in the blink of an eye.

Immediately afterwards.

A brighter golden light filled the entire city-state, causing all the New Kryptonians to close their eyes unbearably, and raised their hands to cover their faces.

When the light weakened and dissipated, and all the new Kryptonians opened their eyes and set their eyes on the high platform again, they were completely stunned and didn't know what to do.

Because on the high platform at this moment, there is an extra human lord wearing a black gold armor, who is 2.5 meters tall and has a ruling sword on his waist.

Moreover, the two artificial intelligences standing on both sides of the Lord of Humanity are also equipped with self-cultivating power armors painted in red and white respectively.

My lord...

The priestess, who was originally like a great god, immediately knelt down on her knees when she saw Sui Bian, the red queen, and the white queen appearing in front of her eyes. posture.

At the same time, all the maids followed the example of the priestess and bowed down. Even the guards, who were supposed to be loyal to the lord, couldn't keep their composure.

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But Sui Bian looked at the ignorant New Kryptonian who had extreme reverence and admiration for the so-called God. Although his eyes and facial expressions were as usual, there was an indescribable feeling deep in his heart...

It's like, he has an urge to release the flood, wash everything on New Krypton, and then recreate a group of intelligent races.

Because what he hates and dislikes the most is being called a God.

But after thinking about it, the new Kryptonians in front of him were still in an uncivilized state, so Sui Bian put away that impulse.

After being silent for a while, he deliberately used an echo-like tone, and at the same time used his spiritual power to say: You are the life created by me. I can control your life and death, and I can also control the brightness and brightness of your sun and sky. dark.

And I am a human being, the lord of human beings, and I will choose Alainysia Ackley Altays (priestess) to be my spokesperson, to enlighten and teach you how to become my true people, and even How to be a real human being.

But before that, I need to ensure your purity, after all, there are too many heinous things among you.

As they spoke, thousands of new Kryptonians dressed up as nobles, wealthy businessmen, soldiers, guards, and ordinary civilians, as well as the lords who had already been paralyzed by fright, were completely out of their own control, let alone being able to speak any words, or Roaring and screaming floated above the square.

Then, Sui Bian waved his left hand without any hesitation.

Huh~---!!!

The golden flame immediately burned the thousands of new Kryptonians, and quickly turned them into ashes, drifted away with the wind, and disappeared without a trace.

The priestess who was inspired by Sui Bian's spiritual energy said that she would pardon the lord after she asked the lord to gather all the residents of the city and apologize in public.

And Sui Bian was indeed trustworthy, but...

What did the words of the priestess have to do with him?

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However, the rest of the Kryptonians were afraid of this sudden divine punishment, and their favor towards Sui Bian also skyrocketed.

Because before the advent of Sui and Bian, the lords, their nobles, and the feudal class were already corrupt. In addition to oppression, it was exploitation, which made life in the city-state look bright and beautiful, but in fact it was in dire straits, and there was no hope and future at all.

So when the god they worship and admire shows up and burns all the moths clean, they will naturally be grateful.

Sensing the emotions of the rest of the Kryptonians, Sui Bian didn't say anything more, but turned around, and at the same time drew out the ruling sword with his right hand, and walked slowly to the priestess who was still lying on the ground.

Immediately afterwards, under the control of Sui Bian's mind, the priestess pointed by Jianfeng was wrapped in a burst of golden flames.

But after the flames were extinguished and dissipated, the priestess seemed to have completed some kind of transformation, her hair color changed from dark red to silver white, her red robes turned to black, and the pair of golden wings looming behind her were permanently preserved.

Not only the priestess, but also all the maids lying on the ground have also been transformed, and the edges of each body exude a faint golden light.

After picking out the spokesperson who would walk on the surface of New Krypton for him, Sui Bian started the teleportation and brought the two secretaries back to the Earth's inner world of Shield of Terra in an instant.