The meeting was less a heated argument and more a cold but efficient process of resource redistribution and rule definition.
The three core principles put forward by Linde—"separation of gods and men," "delineation of forbidden zones," and "high-level crisis response mechanism"—were accepted in principle after a brief discussion filled with clashes of divine power and wills.
The details of the negotiation focus on "the ownership of magical power" and "the compensation of interests among all parties".
Ultimately, under the combined influence of Amatherak's ancient majesty, Alessia's gentle insistence, and Lind's trump cards—both capable of disrupting the balance and demonstrating his god-slaying prowess—a preliminary agreement was reached:
The primary flow and ownership of magical power was designated to humankind.
The reasons are quite valid: humans are the most numerous, with huge differences in individual potential. After losing the "selection" of Tiolantis, their overall adaptability to magic, creativity, and chaos are the most prominent.
Giving the main development of magic to humanity is both in line with this unstoppable trend and puts the biggest possible "variable" within a relatively controllable framework. After all, internal divisions and competition among humans consume most of their energy, making it difficult to form a unified supreme divine authority like that of Tiolantis, which threatens all existence.
As compensation and to balance the situation, the other parties received corresponding reinforcements and resource allocations:
Orcs (Urano):
They gained "hunting priority" and "bloodline awakening dominance" in vast wilderness, undeveloped lands, and specific war zones.
This means that in these regions, orcs and their respective tribes can develop more freely, using wild magic to strengthen themselves, and are regarded as one of the "natural order maintainers" of the region, whose actions are not subject to excessive interference from other forces as long as they conform to the overarching principles.
• Elf (Alessia):
They have been officially recognized as "guardians" of all ancient forests, natural sanctuaries, and nodes in the lifeline.
Any large-scale development or activity that may affect the ecological balance in these areas by any force must obtain the consent of the elves or provide compensation.
At the same time, the elves' research on life magic, nature harmony, and divination spells is considered their "exclusive domain," and other factions are not allowed to maliciously spy on or copy it on a large scale.
Dragons (Amazelak):
The independence and transcendent status of the Dragon Sleeping Holy Land are universally acknowledged, and any unauthorized spying or intrusion is considered a provocation against all participants.
At the same time, the dragons' "collection rights" and "research priorities" regarding certain rare minerals, magical crystals, and ancient knowledge were strengthened. They were more like supervisors and guardians of the rules than direct participants.
• Dwarf (Muradin):
They gained "priority mining rights" and "forging technology patents" over all large mountain ranges and underground mineral resources. In the new magical age, the demand for minerals containing special energies will surge, and the dwarves' status will rise rather than fall.
They traded clear resource benefits for a "transcendent" position in the mainstream development of magic.
• Naga (Seraph):
Control over the vast ocean, major shipping lanes, and specific coastal areas was recognized.
The magical resources and sunken ruins emerging from the ocean will be prioritized for development by the Naga. Simultaneously, their role in maritime trade and information transmission will be highlighted, and they will receive corresponding rights and protections.
• The Will of the Earth (Egg of the Ley Lines):
Its symbolic significance outweighs its actual terms, but the agreement explicitly includes a clause that "large-scale magical experiments or resource plundering that may seriously damage the planet's origin are prohibited," and any behavior that may trigger large-scale geological disasters or the depletion of the earth's veins is listed as "taboo."
This stone became the Sword of Damocles hanging over everyone's heads, a sword concerning the very existence of the world.
The most important consensus is that the gods (and beings of the same level) must not directly or on a large scale interfere with the internal affairs of the prime material plane.
Faith can be spread, divine arts can be bestowed, and agents can be cultivated, but the true body or powerful incarnation cannot descend at will, much less directly participate in mortal wars and politics.
All matters relating to mortals that may cause large-scale conflict or social unrest if their impact exceeds the boundaries of one's own race or religion must be communicated and negotiated through this newly established "Supreme Council".
Linde added a key procedure:
“Establish a permanent liaison mechanism. Each party shall designate a representative to set up a liaison office at the Xinghuo Base to be responsible for daily information communication and mediation of minor frictions. In the event of a major crisis or dispute, a supreme meeting shall be convened.”
This clause ensures that the agreement will not become just empty talk, but will have a permanent implementation and coordination mechanism.
As the initiation site and liaison office of the conference, Xinghuo Base has been elevated to the status of a "world rules coordination center".
The agreement, in various forms such as divine power, dragon language, natural markings, and rune contracts, was imprinted on the star-studded material in the center of the round table, forming a powerful "Spark Charter".
As the last ray of light disappeared into the tabletop, the atmosphere in the entire venue relaxed, and the suffocating, heavy pressure subsided slightly.
Urano's crystalline remains moved their necks, making a clicking sound:
"Hmph, it's finally settled. Hopefully, those insignificant humans won't use their pitiful magic to cause any more trouble."
Alessia's crystalline remains said gently:
"The seeds of rules have been sown; whether they can grow into a forest that shelters all living beings depends on our joint care and guidance."
Amatherak's dragon-shaped crystalline remains slowly rose, his ancient dragon eyes sweeping over the crowd:
"Order has been established, the watch begins. The dragons will be watching."
After he finished speaking, his will receded like the tide, his crystalline body dimmed, and he returned to his original state.
Muradin exhaled a heavy breath of ash-smelling air and patted his chest:
"Finally finished talking! I need to hurry back and keep an eye on those kids, make sure they don't collapse the new mine!"
He nodded to Lind as a farewell, and his figure was quietly carried away by Alessia's roots.
Elder Serasan was greatly relieved, almost sliding off her chair. She bowed deeply to the supreme beings and Lind before being escorted away by the roots.
The "Egg of the Earth's Vein" remained quietly on the seat, as if everything was unrelated to it, yet it seemed to have witnessed everything.
Finally, Alessia and Urano's wills also departed, leaving their crystalline remains behind.
As the noise subsided, only Lind remained in the vast circular hall, standing alone before the round table.
He reached out and stroked the "Spark Charter" on the table, which contained the oaths of the gods. There was no joy in his cold purple eyes, only a deep calm.
An agreement was reached, establishing a new order characterized by checks and balances among multiple powerful entities and prohibiting direct divine intervention. This effectively prevented the emergence of another "Tiorantis."
But this is not the end.
He will become the most crucial maintainer of this new order and... a potential controller.
As a liaison office, Xinghuo Base gave him unparalleled information advantages and mediation authority.
The origins of light and darkness, the mysteries of the system, the legacy of the divine kingdom, the key to Zedu… His power and personal level did not stagnate as a result; instead, he gained a broader space and a more legitimate identity to continue to improve.
“The gods don’t directly intervene…” Linde muttered to himself, a barely perceptible smile curving his lips, “but the general trend of the times, the torrent of technology, the direction of thought… these are not within the scope of the agreement.”
His gaze seemed to pierce through the solid dome of the venue, reaching the continent of Til, where magic flowed and all living beings were restless.
The chessboard at the highest levels has been set, but the new era belonging to mortals—a magnificent yet perilous one—has only just begun.
Blackrock, and his Lind Truck, will play a far more central role on this new stage than ever before.
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