Chapter 895: Vol V Chapter 255
Humans on Earth often discussed matters of justice and fairness. For example, doctors were meant to treat the wounded and ill, even if these people were evil villains. Another example would be to tear down other poor peoples’ houses in a situation of fire to prevent the fire from spreading. One last example would be sacrificing one innocent soul to save another equally innocent soul… These issues were not worth discussing when the people were evil but were always issues of debate when they happened to good and honest people.
On the other hand, in this world, such a debate was not useful. If one wanted to find out if something was just or not, they could simply approach the G.o.d of Justice.
Yorgaardman was the G.o.d of Justice, and using his powers, he could directly access the core of this world and determine right and wrong in any situation.
Such judgments were not based on his personal opinion but rather due to his ability to sense this world’s core instinct. One could explain it as saying that although his jurisdiction was not absolute, it reflected the general justice values of the entire world.
To Sui Xiong, this was already good enough.
Both the Orcs and the humans had no right to claim that their side was more just. Sui Xiong thus did not have a burden to weigh the situation in terms of values. Now, Sui Xiong could view the matter with a peaceful and matter-of-fact att.i.tude.
Towards the speech given by the G.o.d of War and the verdict given by the G.o.d of Justice, most of the G.o.ds were approving and supportive. However, there were a few who furrowed their brows, clearly showing disagreement. These were mostly G.o.ds who had shallow relations with either the Human G.o.d System or the Orc G.o.d System, but they still wished for the side they supported to win.
The Void Mask was currently the most likely contender for the t.i.tle of the strongest G.o.d among the Divine Powers. He also had a huge group of supporters and people under him. Once he entered the battle, the side he was on was almost certain to win. Be it the Human G.o.d System or the Orc System, no side would be able to truly defend against the other if Sui Xiong was helping the latter.
It was no wonder that each side wanted Sui Xiong’s help desperately, or at the very least, wished for him to not provide aid to the enemy.
As to whether or not the Orc System would succeed in convincing Sui Xiong, well… that was another matter entirely.
After hearing Yorgaardman’s verdict, Sui Xiong mulled it over for a while before addressing the G.o.ds again. “I think, towards the verdicts given by the G.o.d of War and the G.o.d of Justice, I would like to hear any third opinions if any.”
The G.o.ds were all silent, and no one spoke up.
Sui Xiong smiled and said, “Although I can be sure that both sides are not exactly right or good, this does not stop me from helping one of the sides. Who do you all think I should help and support, the humans or the Orcs?”
“I think you should support the humans.” The first to speak was the G.o.ddess of Joy. She was the Master G.o.d of the Sorrow-Proof G.o.d System. She glanced at all the G.o.ds present before continuing, “From the point of view of civilization development, the humans are clearly more advanced as compared to the Orcs. The Void Mask’s priesthood is development and improvement, so it is natural that he should support the more developed side.”
Sui Xiong nodded slightly as he felt that the G.o.ddess of Joy made sense.
Since this battle was between two evils, there was no need to discuss it further in terms of right or wrong. If that was the case, Sui Xiong should then of course help the side that had more development potential.
The Orcs were still a tribal civilization and had not developed much as a race. On the other hand, the humans had already developed to the feudal dynasty and had even entered the quasi-capitalist stage. The humans definitely had an advantage over the Orcs in this area.
Of course, there were also G.o.ds who had an opposing opinion. The Desolation G.o.d System’s Main G.o.d, “Steel Lion” Morani was one of them. He spoke up, “I was under the a.s.sumption that even before considering progress and development, we should first consider peace. Without peace, development and progress will be impossible. If the Void Mask announces the idea of helping the Orcs, it is likely that the battle may not even happen. If we could somehow achieve peace, isn’t that better to help this whole world’s society progress as a whole?”
Sui Xiong nodded again as he felt that Morani made sense as well.
If Sui Xiong helped the humans, this conflict would most likely end up becoming an actual large-scale battle. Being the side that did not start the battle, the Orcs would of course not simply give up and leave the Main Plane without a fight. They would definitely go to war with the humans and only leave if they lost and were forced to.
On the other hand, if Sui Xiong helped the Orcs, not only would the humans not be able to win, they would probably not even go into battle…
As Sui Xiong considered this point, he couldn’t help but feel a little swayed.
He had previously seen the cruel implications and severe casualties from the battle of Sun’s Death Day and did not wish for that to happen again. If Sui Xiong was able to prevent another large-scale war, he certainly would try his best to.
Before he could further his thoughts on this matter, though, the G.o.d of War spoke up again. “Peace is advantageous in pus.h.i.+ng society to develop and excel? This is a notion that I don’t totally agree with!”
He smiled slightly, and with a wave of his hand, light streamed out and activated a holographic showing of several scenes.
“I’ve calculated before. This world’s numerous improvements and inventions mostly happened during periods of war. It is due to the demanding nature of war that people are pushed to be diligent in conducting research to make better, more efficient and useful tools. Why have people become increasingly compet.i.tive as time pa.s.ses? It is due to the fact that war has been ongoing for the last few years. This is also why the Elven Race is progressing at the slowest rate. They have all along been protecting the Ancient Forest, which means that they are mostly isolated and rarely leave the forest, let alone involve themselves in war.”
“Everyone knows that for one to become legendary, they will have to go through much training. In that case, what is the base reason as to why people still ignore the difficulty and toughness of training and choose to engage in it every day? Perhaps some have their own individual reasons here and there, but the most important reason is still to go to war and ensure that they can win!”
Wenner paused for a while before continuing, “I know that everyone will have many reasons to protest against war, but I don’t really care for them. As the G.o.d of War, to me, arguments, conflicts and war… These events all take place for significant reasons. I don’t care about the eventual result of war; I only care about the benefits that war can bring about.”
“War leads to the spilling of lots of fresh and innocent blood. What good could that do for this world?” The G.o.ddess of Family furrowed her brows.
“Through war, we eliminate the weak and identify the strongest and most powerful. This is applicable both to self and to communities.” The G.o.d of War’s eyes shone brightly and he had a sudden momentum in his speech. “Just as how sheep eat gra.s.s, wolves eat sheep, tigers eat wolves, beasts eat tigers… Nature works and evolves through predator and prey. The creatures that lag behind or are no longer suitable for this world are eliminated, and those who are more brilliant and more adaptive will be able to triumph.”
“That is nature!” the G.o.ddess of Joy exclaimed. “As G.o.ds, we cannot compare ourselves on the same level as animals or plants…”
“What’s the difference?” The G.o.d of War laughed loudly. “Don’t tell me your priesthoods are grown from farms! Furthermore, don’t tell me that in these few years, you have all been fully peaceful and not engaged in any way with anyone else! If not for the fact that you have won the battles you engaged in, would you all still be alive and sitting here? The fact that we are able to be here today as G.o.ds and that we are able to sit in the Pantheon temple comfortably is due to the fact that time and time again, we have been the victors of the conflicts and wars that we have engaged in!”
Suddenly, all the G.o.ds were lost for words.