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This is a history book, not a magic book. In fact, many of the books in Karma Taj's huge library are not magic books. Most of Kamal Taj's reading is even through the Internet. Yes, there is even WIFI here.

His Holiness encouraged everyone to use technology invented by humans instead of magic, and everyone was unwilling to use magic too much. The power of the mystics comes from magic, but they are the most afraid of magic.

Casillas opened this history book. The name of this book is - The Origin of Mankind.

A long, long time ago, after the long years of the dinosaur age, there was a group of monkeys walking down the trees on the earth.

They walked down the trees, they made fires, they shed everything about themselves as monkeys, and then gradually became humans.

From Australopithecus to Homo Habilis to Homo Erectus and Genus Homo, humans slowly shed their beastly parts and began to evolve.

At this time, visitors from the universe visited the earth and also visited these ‘beasts’

The omnipotent cosmic gods chose the earth as their testing ground. The calculator Nezarr personally interfered with a race of Homo erectus and created the infinitely powerful and immortal demigod Eternals ( Eternals), the collector Gammenon transformed Homo erectus into strange monsters and Deviants that can constantly mutate and imitate, have various appearances, and can imitate all things, and the final detector Oneg designed found a latent gene in the genes of early Homo erectus without directly modifying his experiments.

The gods of the universe left the earth, and the overlords of the earth at that time were the Eternals and the Abnormals. Naturally, a violent war broke out between them.

In the end, the Celestials came to the earth again, and saw that their two creations did not coexist peacefully but were constantly at war. They considered the anomalies to be their failures, so they created various disasters on the earth to destroy these failures. The abnormal people's country "Lemuria" was submerged by a huge flood. The abnormal people were almost wiped out. The flood also sank the Eternals' country "Atlantis" to the bottom of the sea.

The Great Flood also threatened the survival of other species on the earth. Utnapishtim, an Eternal wise man who survived the flood, built an ark and saved most animals and some humans. Another Ikaris, an Eternal tribesman, led the Ark to fly to Mount Ararat. He was always vigilant above the Ark. The humans on the Ark mistook Ikaris for a bird. This story eventually became part of human folklore.

After this story, Unapishtim was called Noah by future generations.

After that, some members of the Eternals moved to other planets in the solar system, and the Kree, who witnessed the power of the Eternals, also chose to come to Earth and transformed some humanoid creatures into similar Inhumans with strange abilities. (Inhumans)

I have to say that this book is absolutely wonderful and profound enough. If it were published, it would undoubtedly subvert the history of mankind so far.

And most importantly, it's all true.

No library in the world can be as authentic as Kamal Taj, and no historical record can be more accurate than Kamal Taj.

Casillas read the book all night. When he found Mordo with red eyes the next day, he asked hoarsely

"But you still haven't answered my question!"

"God is just a word, a title." Modu replied calmly.

"Dimensional demons, Asgard, the Eternals, and the gods of the universe, they can all be called gods in a sense,"

"You know what I'm asking!"

"The gods on Earth and the gods of Asgard are both the result of the battle between the ancient God Eater and Gaia."

Modu put the book back in the library and said softly

"They are not empty, they are real, but combined with illusory structures."

"If you have read this book, you should know the relationship between the Eternals and the Olympus gods, right?"

Casillas nodded. Of course he remembered that in this record of human history, the Eternals were actually the Titans in Greek mythology.

But in fact, the Eternals and the Olympus gods have no blood relationship at all. Looking at the history of both parties, it is difficult to say who is more ancient. It's just that the Eternals and the Olympus gods are close in some way, which leads to the worship problem, so that a war between them occurs.

The ancient leaders of the Eternals were Kenoros and Ouranos, but after a civil war everything fell silent, and finally everything disappeared with the great flood. Neither the Eternals nor the Abnormals gained the world. Instead, the most ordinary humans gained the right to rule the world.

"But this doesn't match up!" Casillas frowned.

"It is clearly recorded in the 'Book of Weishan Emperor' that Agamotto defeated the raging gods in ancient times and established Kama Taj, granting freedom to the mortal world. But if this historical development is followed, then what exactly will Agamotto do? When did the gods of the earth deal with it?”

"Casillas, what do you think time is like in this world?" Mordo asked.

"The history and time of the ancient era are not calculated according to simple advancement, and the ancient earth is not just a 'surface'. The war between the Eternals and the Olympus gods, the struggle between the gods, the great war caused by the gods of the universe Floods, these can all happen at the same time.”

Midgard is the Atrium World of the Nine Realms, in other words, it is the core of the link between the world tree Yggdrasil.

Although it is not as special as the Earth in the DC world next door, Midgard still has a special status in the universe.

Standing out from so many demons and monsters in ancient times and sweeping away the world, the responsibilities and difficulties of Karma Taj and the Supreme Mage can be seen clearly.

"But if this great flood was initiated by the Universe God Group, then..."

"Why do those gods claim that they did it?" Mordo said before Casillas asked.

"That's because that's what they do."

"What?" Casillas frowned

"Didn't you just ask me what the nature of the gods is?" Modu said calmly.

"They were born from the earth and are inextricably linked to human beings. They are not shadows of illusions, they are born powerful as gods. But they can also draw power from illusions, be affected by illusions, and even change from illusions. world."

"Faith is also an invisible force."

41. God of gods, king of kings

Wednesday and Banner were very silent all the way. To be precise, Banner was very silent. Wednesday could even be said to be whistling happily and looking at the scenery outside the car window.

They ended up at a board game store.

Yes, you heard it right, a board game store.

The man Wednesday is looking for is here.

"So... you are also a god?"

After arriving at his destination, Banner finally opened his closed mouth and asked the question he had always wanted to ask.

If it were him before, talking about God or not, he would just politely think that it was just a trick of religion and idealism.

But now, he has wavered.

In other words, he has gradually accepted Wednesday's sophistry-like logic. Why can't there be God in this world? What is the difference between something powerful enough that an ordinary person cannot understand, and God?

Even if possible, Banner and the Hulk in his body would be satisfied with the logic of 'gods' for most people in the world.

"I like to leave the answer until the end." Wednesday smiled and got out of the car and stood in front of the board game store in front of him.

This is a board game store that looks bustling and has a lot of traffic. It is divided into three floors. The first floor is a bright game hall, the second floor is a dedicated game box, and the third floor seems to be the boss’s private room. area.

This is a very ordinary board game store that doesn't seem to have anything special or wrong.

It’s not a place you can find everywhere in New York, but it’s certainly not rare.

However, in this board game store, there is a god king from ancient mythology.

In other words, the fact that a god-king from ancient mythology actually chose to open such an ordinary board game store in the mortal world is very magical in itself.

Although Banner didn't have a deep understanding of theology, he still knew Greek mythology. If it was Athena who took him to visit before Wednesday, then who else could be her father besides Zeus?

Moreover, mastering the lightning, the goshawk, the white bull, so many elements combined together is no longer a hint, it is completely clear about the identity of Zeus!

"Wodis, do you think it's incredible? Do you think the gods you see are very destitute?"

Sensing Banner's eyes and doubts, Wednesday smiled and said

"...Yes, and you can call me by my real name."

Banner nodded lightly and said calmly

After confirming that his fellow travelers and the guy he was about to find were definitely ordinary people, Banner also let go of all his worries and caution - after all, they were not ordinary people, and they were not ordinary people who would be easily torn apart by the Hulk. .

"The root of this problem is that we on earth are not allowed to be unscrupulous." Wednesday said with emotion.

"A long time ago...generally before I was born, there were some very troublesome guys protecting the earth."

"They made rules, enforced violence, and restrained the gods. The gods at that time were not dependent on mortals. In fact, they are not dependent on mortals now. After several dealings, everyone felt that there was no need to conflict with those guys, so they simply agreed to him. ask."

"The gods return to the gods, and the mortals return to the mortals. The gods return to their own world and no longer interfere with the mortal world at will, and human beings have also lost the favor and malice of the gods."

"Sounds like a clichéd story." Banner nodded.

"But for gods, there is nothing wrong with being involved in the mortal world." Wednesday laughed.

"It may be difficult for you to understand, but the earth is an independent and special world. It is the center of many things, so it is like a fragrant cake that constantly attracts people to divide it up."

"The gods can be one of them, but they may not be. The gods and the people who protect this world are not enemies but allies in a certain sense. In addition, the earth is actually the hometown of the gods. Because of this, the gods return to the mortal world. Time, as long as they don’t do too much, the people guarding this place will not interfere. And for the gods, there is not much fun in intervening in mortal affairs. What mortals think of as great progress is just a game in the blink of an eye in the eyes of the gods. That’s all.”

"You mean, gods don't need mortal worship." Banner said softly.

"Of course, even that old bastard in heaven doesn't need the help of worship. It is true that the worship of mortals will allow us to have something we don't have, but it will also be bound to a part. The most important thing is that giving and receiving are not the same. It must be in direct proportion.”

"Then...you said that gods have caused disasters?"

"That's just a kind of imitation and grafting." Wednesday waved his hand.

"Do you know why myths around the world have plots of great floods? This is a plagiarism. When the initial great flood of world destruction came, the gods grafted these concepts onto themselves and participated in it. In a sense, they took the initiative to create These floods were used to kill humans to select their satisfactory targets, but also as an experiment to see how helpful humans' fears, beliefs, and worship could be."

"Then... what's the result?" Banner clenched his fists slightly and whispered.

"It's very bad." Wednesday said calmly.

"The faith born by the inhabitants of a barren, numb, and weak world is insignificant. There are always mortals who think that fanatical faith must be powerful, but the light of faith born by a weak and barren soul is destined to be weak."

"But modern times are different. Human beings have made great progress after being separated from the gods. Although your science is nothing in the universe, in contrast, you were born to understand many different 'concepts' and 'beliefs' .”

"Like Newton and gravity?" Banner asked tentatively.

"Yeah, like Newton and gravity!" Wednesday laughed.

"You finally understand, Vodis! How many people who think gravity is the truth really understand gravity, and how many of them really understand the nature of gravity? They just think it is common sense and it is inevitable, so they are not interested in inventing this Newton and gravity itself imposed the most devout faith."

The most devout believers are not fanatics, but ‘normal people’

Because the thought that everything you recognize is truth and common sense, and that everything is taken for granted, is the most pious and pure faith.

"Most of ancient humans' worship of gods came from their power."

Wednesday teased the crow on his shoulder and said calmly

"In other words, it comes from their ignorant fear of nature. Mortal people think that these concepts are very powerful, earthquakes, lightning, fire, death - but they don't know that these beliefs are too empty. They are empty because they are powerful. It’s empty so it doesn’t provide much power at all.”

Humans are afraid of lightning, so they believe in lightning and worship it in return. This is pure natural faith in a god with inherent power.

But lightning is lightning, and natural phenomena will not be controlled by someone or something because of the empty worship of a few. Moreover, ignorant faith does not understand, and the power of empty faith formed is so weak.

The seemingly tall and powerful gods are actually just false names.

"But modern times are different, Banner, completely different." Wednesday pointed at the TV next to him and laughed.

"Do you want to believe that if the concept of television could become a god, the amount of faith it would harvest from those Christians who believe in Jehovah would be tens of millions times greater!"

"The gods of the new era...new gods?" Banner said softly

"But what kind of power is faith?"

"It is the belief that a large number of gathered thoughts transform the material world in an idealistic way, using the objects of thinking to change the subject of matter." Wednesday explained

"This world is materialistic, but it is also idealistic. The composition of the universe and dimensions cannot be analyzed simply by a certain concept. Even under different scales of the universe, the resulting physical rules will be completely different."

Banner didn't say much. This was an area he didn't understand and couldn't understand. The most valuable thing he's learned after all he's been through is to shut up. Don't think or judge things you don't understand.

"Well, let's visit my old friend."

Wednesday led Banner into the board game store. Not surprisingly, there were not many customers here, the fan was spinning slowly, and there were only a few Miu Miu game tables where people gathered together to play board games such as DND.

There are no staff here, no front desk, but everything is in order, and no one seems to have any inappropriate thoughts.

There were several different famous paintings hanging on the walls. Banner didn't know if they were real, but there was no doubt that the gold frames must be very valuable.

Such a thing was hanging in the living room so grandly. If Banner was in New York, he would be sure that it would have been stolen before the afternoon.

Wednesday led Banner to the second floor, where they met their target.

It was a middle-aged man who looked dusty. He was wearing a very geek-style outfit and a peaked cap. He was concentrating on assembling this model at the table.

Even though he was well prepared, Banner was still stunned and speechless when he saw the legendary God King Zeus in such a posture.

"Long time no see, old friend."

Wednesday unobtrusively pulled up his chair and sat in front of Zeus. The God King who was assembling the ship model also put down his work and raised his head to glance at Wednesday.

"What day is it today?"

"Wednesday," said Mr. Wednesday

"So? Are you here to declare war?" Zeus smiled and scratched his stubbled face, then took out the umbrella under the table

"Yes, I'm here to declare war!" laughed Wednesday

"But the object of the declaration of war is not you! Old friend, the object of our declaration of war will be-humanity!"

"Ha! Aren't you afraid that Ancient Yi will go to Asgard to talk to you again?"

"Are you scared, old friend?" Wednesday smiled.

"If you were afraid, you wouldn't greet me with thunder and lightning from high in the sky. We both know in our hearts that this sacred timeline that keeps moving forward has changed."

"And Ancient One, she won't have time to take care of us for a long time!" When he heard Wednesday and Zeus issuing such a "declaration of war" in front of him without hesitation, Banner jumped into action almost immediately.