Section 180 Evil God

"You seem to know a lot about evil gods?" Ashruphat asked.

"Lord Earl, this should be said the other way around. Jaime shrugged and replied. "You don't seem to know much about evil gods. I heard you weren't from Gruni...... I don't know if it's true. If so, then I understand. ”

"What do you mean?"

"As long as you are a magician from Gruni, you know something about evil gods. As he spoke, Jaime paid attention to Ashrufat's facial expression. As he expected, Ashrufat's face didn't change even a bit. "Then again, you shouldn't be...... You don't know anything about evil gods, do you?"

"All I know is that barbarians who believe in evil gods will invade our country from time to time, and pose a great threat to our country. Ashrufat did not hide his ignorance in this regard. "Those Chaos Gods...... And the gods of the star field seem to be mortal enemies. But I don't really know much else. ”

"Hehe, this is indeed the opinion of most people in the world about the Chaos Evil God. However, Lord Earl, in fact, the evil gods and the gods of the star field are not mortal enemies...... It should be said that they did not attack Gruni with the intention of spreading their faith with swords and magic - this is completely different from the Church. ”

"Oh......," said Ashrufat, who had heard of it for the first time. "Then why do those barbarians keep attacking our country, are they just going to grab a handful and leave, and if so, how can they occupy the White Fort and not leave?"

"This ...... It's hard to put into words. But one thing is clear, and that is that there are real benefits to believing in evil gods. Lord Earl, you should have heard that the cultists who were arrested by the Church in the past were not barbarians who sneaked into our country from the north, but were natives of Gruni. And why would a native of Gruni do such a stupid thing when he knew the consequences of believing in evil gods? Faith comes from the heart, and there is no need to believe it. You know, a lot of people don't care about their faith. Even if someone from the outside is forced to do so, they will not be able to force a truly devout faith. You're right?"

Ashrufat nodded. What the other party said makes a lot of sense.

"You say...... Believing in evil gods has tangible benefits?" Ashruphat glanced at the other party, "What kind of tangible benefits?"

"Each is different, Lord Earl, as you know, there are four evil gods. Not one, not two, three, but four evil gods......"

"I remember there was an evil god named the Blood God. Ashrufat said.

"Yes, the Blood God of Torture, also known as the Lord of the Skull. Jaime said without changing his face and without a beat. "One of the four gods, according to the canons of the Church, fear is a god condensed purely by violent thoughts, a god of hatred and war, and a bloodthirsty man. Among the four evil gods, Fear is the most belligerent, and his teachings and religious rituals are simple, that is, killing. There is no temple to the Horror of Sadism, and fighting and slaughter are the only religious rituals of the faithful, and its name can only be glorified on the battlefield. He didn't have any troublesome things like classics, slogans, or teachings, and if he had to say anything, he only had a rough cry like 'blood sacrifice to the blood god'. The way to please the blood god is simple: blood, more blood, and it doesn't matter who the blood is. ”

“...... Sounds like a lunatic. Ashruphat muttered for a few seconds and replied.

"That's right, Lord Count. Even believers in other evil gods hold the same view. Fear and hatred of all the weak, even their own people. His followers are equally fond of internal fighting, and in their eyes, enemies and comrades are only in the order of death. But admit that they are formidable enemies on the battlefield, and the abusive warriors are reckless, furious, and fearless of any blows, and march on a rampage. Only the knights can match them with their overwhelming charge. ”

"Why would anyone believe in such a ridiculous god?" said Ashrufat, who was genuinely surprised. And it sounds like he has a lot of followers. ”

"For this reason, in fact, the four gods are the same. Jaime replied. "But only the fear of abuse is crazy, and the other evil gods are not so outrageous. This is not the case with Nurgle, for example. ”

"Nurgle?" Ashruphat repeated the name. He had read the name in the book, but he didn't pay much attention to it at the time. But this is the first time I have heard this name from someone else.

"Yes, Nurgle, also known as the Lord of Corruption, the Father of Corruption, and one of the evil gods. Legend has it that it is the source of all the plagues in the world. He is a benevolent god who is said to accept all believers and not despise the weak like a sadist. ”

"You say he's the source of the plague?

"Yes, all his followers are infected with a terrible disease. At least on the surface. Lord Earl, I have had the privilege of seeing the followers of Nurgle with my own eyes. Their bodies were swollen, rotten, festering, and pus-draining from unimaginable diseases. To be honest, I don't think they're wearing heavy armor to protect themselves from harm, but to make themselves look less disgusting, and maybe even to prevent their internal organs from leaking out. ”

"Isn't that a belief in him tantamount to death?" Jaime described, disgustingly. Ashrufat thought it was incredible. There are countless ways to die in the world, and death from illness is certainly not one of the more pleasant ones. Of course, any way to die is not pleasant.

"Ah, this one is different. Followers of Nurgle...... Although they are extremely good at spreading diseases, they themselves are immune to these terrible diseases. ”

"Didn't you just say that they were swollen, rotten, ulcerated and draining pus from various diseases?"

"That's just appearances. These diseases were a gift from Nurgle to his followers. The bodies of Nurgle's followers are swollen, twisted, and rotten, but they themselves are protected by Nurgle from disease. Although their skin is like cotton that opens with a flick of it, they don't feel any pain themselves. In fact, many of them are completely immune to pain. Although on the surface they are sick to death, and even their bodies are so rotten that their internal organs are about to leak out, in fact, their actions will not be affected in the slightest, let alone die because of these diseases. ”

"That is, if you are sick, then you have to believe in Nurgle......"

"No, no, no, Lord Earl, these diseases are a gift and a blessing from Nurgle to believers. You know? It's not that you're forced to believe in Nurgle, it's that you believe in Nurgle that you can get sick with those disgusting diseases. ”

“...... I don't think this is normal, and believing in such a god is simply crazy......" Ashrufat said softly.

"The third evil god is Tzeentch, also known as the Lord of Trickery, also known as the Messenger of Hope. Jaime gestured to the emblem on the obsidian beside him. "That's what Byron deals with. Legend has it that Tzeentch has the ability to see into the future, and every qiē is in his hands, and perhaps the small things of today can affect the future situation for thousands of years. In addition, it is rumored that he has all the magical knowledge in the world, and if a magician believes in him, he will be rewarded with infinite knowledge and power. But on the other hand, he is the most provocative god of believers, because he doesn't care about those things he doesn't look down on. And the person he chooses is also his chess piece, becoming one of his countless arrangements. ”

This god is not very reliable either. Although Ashrufat didn't say that, his eyes and his expression clearly expressed it.

"And the last god, lust. Jaime said with a smile. "Also known as the Prince of Joy and the Prince of Darkness. It is the God of pleasure, indulgence, pleasure. Legend has it that this god was neither male nor female, but extremely beautiful, and a glance back could make people lose their souls and make mortals willing to serve for the rest of their lives. His followers are also of this virtue, spending their days in revelry and indulgence. ”

Ashrufat nodded, this is the only god who is more reliable. Belief in this god is understandable, and who doesn't want to be happy, but can this teaching be extended to a wide range of people?

"These are the four evil gods?" Ashrufat asked. "You know a lot...... However, I can understand that I believe in sexual abuse, and I believe in Tzeentch...... This makes sense. But why would anyone believe in such strange gods as Sadomasochism and Nurgle?"

"Oh, Lord Count, it's because of these four evil gods...... It is not the kind of ethereal, incomprehensible and incomprehensible god, but truly objective. And as you just said, although the fear of abuse and Nurgle are unreliable and will make people avoid them under normal circumstances, it is the fear of abuse that is the most generous, and Nurgle is the most tolerant. ”

"What do you mean?"

As long as a believer can please one God, then it means...... He will be rewarded very well. The way to please the evil gods is clear, and you can't go wrong. The Four Evil Gods are not like the gods of the Star Field, which can only give you spiritual comfort, and they will not be some completely random rewards that you don't know why—similar to the Holy Knights—but can give you real rewards. That's why gods like Sadism have so many believers. ”

"I ...... I don't understand what you mean......"

"You will be rewarded for completing a task that God has set for you, or for pleasing God. A real reward. For example, if you can pull off a kill in the name of the Blood God, chances are you'll wake up one night...... You will find a powerful magic weapon, or a set of magic armor, appearing next to you. ”

"Ahh

"It's not just these material rewards, but also the physical ones. Yesterday, for example, perhaps he was the most clumsy apprentice of magic, unable to even remember the basics of magic. But when you wake up today, you'll find that a myriad of magical knowledge is already swirling in your mind, and your former teachers have to fall in love with your vast knowledge. And many more, such as superhuman physical prowess, incredible rejuvenation...... Stuff like that. As long as you can continue to please the evil god of your choice, then these rewards will continue to appear to you, so that you can really feel it. All those things that you once had in a bind, including talent, wisdom, etc., will be rewarded to you. ”

"Incredible......

"What's more, as soon as you build an altar and start praying to the evil gods, then you can feel the presence of the evil gods. You will know exactly how to please the evil god, and you will know if you have already pleased him. Even if you do enough and are good enough, you are free to offer God the reward you desire. And God will satisfy you. All sorts of equipment, magic, knowledge, and even you can make demons your minions. Think about it, it's like an exam, as long as you pass the exam, you can ask for something tangible or intangible. My lord, how many mortals do you think can resist such a temptation?"

Before he knew it, there was something else in Jaime's voice.