Mythology: Ragnarok

Chapter 358 Technological God Core

Seeing that Xuan Yuan Muze was in low spirits, Gulasga quickly changed the subject, saying, "By the way, let me take you to see our soon-to-be-completed Technological God Core. This is our ultimate project, and it will be completed soon."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuan Muze's previously low spirits were immediately rekindled. He raised his head and asked, "The Core of the God of Technology?! It's something that allows us to stand shoulder to shoulder with the gods! I've heard Agreed mention that it's the pinnacle of technology, and you've already achieved it?!"

Gulasga nodded and then invited, "Would you like to come with me to take a look?"

Xuanyuan Muze readily agreed, and the two left the science institute and went to the experimental site. There, they saw a group of scholars working on a cylindrical object in a huge experimental facility. At this moment, a scholar who seemed to be in charge came over and greeted them.

“Gulasga, you’ve brought guests here. It just so happens that His Majesty’s avatar also arrived just now. His Majesty said he wanted to have a chat with the guests.”

“Yes, Brickqin, I will take the guests to pay their respects to His Majesty the Dragon God.” Then, Gulasga said to Xuanyuan Muze with a face full of apology, “I’m sorry, esteemed guest, we should go to His Majesty the Dragon God first.”

Then, Gulasga led Xuanyuan Muze to the reception room of the Academy of Science and Technology, where Agred's avatar was waiting for their arrival. This time, Agred's avatar was a celestial spirit like the scholars. After bringing the guests to the reception room, Gulasga bowed to Agred and then left.

Then Xuanyuan Muze sat down next to Agreed and asked, "Why are you here?"

Agreed's brow relaxed and he replied with a smile, "I'm here to do some things. I didn't expect to see you here. What's wrong? You don't seem to be in a good mood."

Upon hearing the question, Xuan Yuan Mu Ze sighed and replied with a bitter expression, "I asked the scholars here about the future of my hometown, and their answer... was very pessimistic."

Agreed laughed as if suddenly realizing something, "I thought it was something else, but it turns out it's just this. My friend, you don't need to feel confused or desperate because of this. No one can say for sure what the future will be like. Scholars have only stated the most likely scenario."

"But there's nothing I can do. Doesn't the fact that the most likely scenario means tragedy is about to strike? I'm terrified because I know he's never seen my hometown, but everything he said actually happened there."

"Why be afraid? Even if there's no way forward, just find another path. If you're too afraid of failure and stop moving forward, you'll only get further and further away from success. You're too concerned about gains and losses, too attached to the past, and too worried about the future. That's the reason for your confusion, my friend."

As the saying goes, yesterday is the unchangeable past, and tomorrow is the unpredictable future, but today is the beginning of changing everything and the only opportunity given to us by the universe and time. Enjoy today and look to the future. The past cannot change the future, so start now. Miracles are so great because they turn the impossible into the possible and the rotten into the magical.

So what if we're destined to lose? It hasn't even begun. The moment you truly lose is the moment you stop. Enjoy today like a gift, my friends. We haven't lost yet.

As he spoke, Agreed touched Xuan Yuan Muze's hair. For some reason, this gesture did not offend Xuan Yuan Muze; instead, it gave him an indescribable feeling of comfort.

Xuanyuan Muze then echoed, seemingly understanding, "Yes, we... haven't lost yet! Thank you, I understand."

Agreed waved his hand and said, "No need to thank me. I just said some ambiguous nonsense. In fact, you already have the answer in your heart. You just lack a sense of recognition and confidence. When you use a coin toss to choose something for you, you already have the choice in your heart. But my words are not free. I also want you to make a choice for me."

Xuan Yuan Mu Ze asked in surprise, "You want me to make the choice for you? Someone like you can be confused?"

Agreed lowered his head and muttered to himself absentmindedly, "Who can really be omniscient and omnipotent? I am just a god who has lived for five thousand years. I may not know much more than you. Although I can read extensively about the past of the universe and understand everything, I still cannot choose the right path. I am not a saint, how can I be without fault?"

Then Xuanyuan Muze rolled his eyes and complained, "Don't you people from the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Races know how to speak without putting on airs? Your humility sounds like something out of Versailles to me. But whatever, what do you want me to choose for you?"

"The technological academy in this universe is about to complete the construction of the core of the God of Technology today. I want to destroy it. Tell me, should I destroy this core for their sake, or should I let the scholars fulfill their lifelong dream for my own selfish desires?"

"Destroy the core of the technological god?! Are you crazy? Why would you want to destroy it? You know it's the lifelong dream of these scholars. Shouldn't you be doing your best to help them? Even if you prevent its birth today, they will still tirelessly complete this great undertaking. You can't stop the future, and you should let them freely choose what they want to do."

“But… the moment the core of the technological god is completed, they will lose their future. They will no longer have a goal to pursue. Immortality will become a curse for them. I’m not sure whether we should let them stop or move towards this final end.”

Xuanyuan Muze pondered for a moment, then replied, “There are many things you have to let them choose for themselves. Agrede, I don’t know what you’re afraid of, but I still think you should give them freedom. They are not your property. If it’s not a matter of principle, they can do whatever they want. This is the freedom you promised to the citizens of the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Races. They are all rational scholars with their own judgment and choices. It’s better to let go than to get entangled with them.”

Agred pondered Xuanyuan Muze's answer carefully and sighed with realization, "Why not let go... I think I understand. Perhaps you are right. I've learned something, my friend."

At this moment, Gulasga approached the two men with Brickqin. Gulasga said, "Your Majesty, I have some matters I would like to discuss with you. Please allow my wife to take care of the guests first. This matter is very important, so please give me some time."

Seeing the enthusiastic look in Gulas's eyes, Agreed nodded in agreement, "Alright, guest, please show us around here with Brickin first, and give us some private time."