Those ships and heavy cannons that appeared in a row high in the sky were undoubtedly weapons and equipment that Hermes had been preparing for a long time.
That enormous steel airship, and finally that terrifying laser that tore the earth apart.
Its power is immense, enough to destroy a country.
If the Karencia Empire had not had Emperor Aubrey, known as the world's strongest warrior, Hermes' plan would likely have succeeded.
The empire will also face destruction.
Now, everyone can't help but feel doubtful.
Why was Hermes so determined to infiltrate the empire at any cost?
What was it about this empire that attracted him?
Just as everyone was filled with doubt, Hermes faced the spear pressed against his chin without showing the slightest fear.
Instead, as if sensing the confusion of these humans, a gloomy look appeared between his brows, and a sarcastic smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
“A group of ignorant humans, living on this land where gods were born, yet having no faith in the gods whatsoever.”
The land where the gods were first born?
Everyone in the square was bewildered. They looked at each other, puzzled by Hermes' words.
Amidst the confusion, Cocotte, hovering in mid-air, revealed a thoughtful expression and began to explain to everyone:
"It is said that the predecessor of the Karencia Empire was the birthplace of the gods."
"At the same time, it is also a forbidden area that they can never set foot in again."
Kokot, the only nature elf present who had lived for hundreds of years and a senior member of the Mage Council, was very knowledgeable.
As is well known, the Council of Mages was established after the expulsion of the gods, and its study of deities surpasses that of almost any other organization in the world.
Moreover, the Council of Mages already existed before the establishment of the Karencia Empire.
These two sentences were personally passed down by the Grand Master who founded the Council of Masters.
However, the specific meaning behind these two facts is puzzling to many.
The first sentence seems to imply that all the gods were born from this land and eventually transformed into deities.
But after becoming gods, they left this land, and no one knows the reason behind it.
The gods established their power throughout the world, gathered believers, and built divine kingdoms that worshipped them.
But not a single god was willing to return and reclaim the land where they were first born.
Thus, over the long course of history, people all over the world have regarded this land as a sacred place.
The land where the empire is located is known as the "birthplace of the gods" or the "land left behind by the gods".
However, it is precisely because the second sentence is ambiguous that it is difficult for people to understand.
This land is a forbidden zone that even the gods can no longer set foot on.
No one could understand why these noble and omnipotent gods could no longer set foot on this land.
Amidst these long questions, the Karencia Empire was established here.
As time passed, the original name of this land was gradually forgotten and disappeared into the long river of history.
However, Kokot never expected that she would learn this long-lost name from Hermes.
Kokote was very surprised.
Her interest in listening to gossip and eating melons was instantly piqued.
After all, the stories about these gods are far more interesting than human gossip.
After Kokot finished speaking, Hermes slowly raised his eyes and glanced at Kokot.
"Ha, elven mage."
He withdrew his gaze, looked up at Aubrey whose expression was utterly indifferent, and said calmly;
“You should know all this too, Aubrey.”
"It is precisely because you are on the side of opposing the gods that your bloodline is so powerful."
In Hermes' eyes, Auberly's figure gradually overlapped with his youthful phantom.
It was as if two figures from different times and spaces had merged into one.
"Unfortunately, you are merely human."
"The legacy passed down from generation to generation can never compare to the immortal gods."
Upon hearing Hermes' words, countless residents around felt doubt and dissatisfaction.
The god before us has clearly been defeated by mortals in both wisdom and power, and has even knelt before humankind.
Why is he still so arrogant when he has already suffered such a defeat?
What good is immortality?
Even if they were immortal, wouldn't they eventually be defeated by humans?
Even immortal gods can only submit to mortals, their lives even in the hands of humans.
At this moment, the residents gathered in the central square began to grumble and complain.
If the emperor hadn't been right in front of them, and if they hadn't had to maintain the dignity of the empire and respect for the royal family, they probably would have already vented their discontent.
Hermes, kneeling on the ground, seemed to sense humanity's discontent, and he closed his dull eyes once more.
In a heavy and solemn atmosphere, Hermes exhaled deeply.
He slowly raised his head, opened his eyes, and gazed through the clear, transparent sky.
Bathed in the dazzling sunlight, the stagnant golden sand in Hermes' eyes began to flow again.
The next second, he suddenly spoke up and asked:
Do you know what Hermes means?
This statement caused the people around to fall into deep thought for a moment, exchanging bewildered glances.
What does it mean?
Hermes, isn't he just a god in charge of commerce and theft?
Suddenly, Kokot paused slightly in mid-air.
She seemed to have thought of something.
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