Kiana, Sweating Bullets (Continued)
In Teyvat, the gods distinguish between humans and gods not only by power, but more importantly by the perfection of their inner state.
To understand the world and oneself, and on this basis to form one's own way, and to adhere to it for thousands of years—simply put, it is a mind and will that remain unchanged for thousands of years and ten thousand years unless Erosion down.
What, you're talking about Raiden Ei?
Raiden Ei's path has always been her sister's. She pursued eternity for her sister's sake, and she also gave up eternity for her sister's sake; her resolve remained unwavering from beginning to end, naturally reflecting a perfectly fulfilled state of mind.
Teyvat has such standards, but Earth doesn't seem to. The powerful beings here often surpass the Teyvat gods in strength, but few can achieve mental perfection while possessing only power.
'That makes sense. There's no Heavenly Principles among Earthlings to protect all living beings from the Abyss's harm; they constantly walk alongside destruction, and must race against time for a sliver of hope. Naturally, they are eager to pursue power, leaving no time to cultivate their minds.'
'Heavenly Principles...'
The two looked at each other without saying a word.
The creation and protection bestowed upon them by the divine principles of Heavenly Principles are beyond the capacity of any living being to repay. Yet, they ultimately raised the banner of rebellion, contributing to the fall of the primordial Heavenly Principles and Celestia —though overturning His order may have been something the Heavenly Principles themselves desired. The gods, however, still feel a complex mix of emotions when they reflect upon this, a feeling difficult to describe.
This topic will be left aside for now. In any case, Earth's civilization is indeed far more powerful than Teyvat's, and whether they continue to ignore or carefully address their mental state is not something that two mere retired gods can criticize.
Morax surveyed the picturesque academy, where robots moved about and female students, radiating youthful energy, frequently passed by. He wasn't surprised by the advanced nature of the place; after all, he was used to the advanced civilizations of Earth. But he had another question:
"I've heard that St. Freya Academy is the cradle of high-level and mid-level talents for the Schicksal, but why... do I not see any male students?"
"This involves some very old historical factors."
Raiden Mei smiled helplessly.
This dates back 50,000 years, when the technology of Stigmata had just been developed. In order to see results as quickly as possible, Dr. Mei selected the X gene, which is present in both men and women, for Stigmata modification... and then nothing happened. The situation in the Previous Civilization deteriorated rapidly, and there was no time to adjust the Y gene of men.
Therefore, in the Current Civilization, the Stigmata candidates are almost all females with dual X genes. Male candidates either have the bloodline of Fusion Warrior, have genetic mutations, or are directly Herrscher, making them hundreds or thousands of times rarer than the extremely rare female candidates.
St. Freya Academy has never been an all-girls school; it's just that they simply can't recruit male students. Just as the Schicksal Armed Forces are collectively called "Valkyrie," Siegfried was actually a member in the past. The reason they're called "Valkyrie" is because their male combat prowess is a once-in-a-century phenomenon.
Raiden Mei recounted these not-so-secret histories one by one, occasionally interjecting with a few words about the campus facilities, demonstrating remarkable professionalism.
"However, that's only the case for now. As far as I know, Anqi... who is also the God of Earth, has already retrieved the creator of the original Stigmata Project from the fragments of time. After that, she will lead the modification of the Y-gene. In a generation or two, there should be more male students."
"Retrieved from a fragment of time?"
Morax's pupils contracted slightly, but his expression remained calm.
One can only say that he truly deserves to be called the god of Heavenly Principles and God of Earth in this era. He is indeed walking at an unimaginable height, leaving no room for comparison.
"Could you elaborate on the 'Imaginary Tree' theory that you mentioned earlier? Teyvat's understanding of the real world is far inferior to that of Earth's civilization, and they desperately need basic information in this area to avoid causing any trouble in the future."
"Well, I'm not a professional scholar, and my knowledge isn't in-depth. If you need, I can find some relevant review papers for you to read."
"Is this kind of paper freely available for anyone to read and use in your civilization?"
"Students can generally access and use it for free, as long as they indicate the source when using it so that others can verify it. However, if it is used for commercial purposes, they will have to pay the price according to the rules."
"That makes sense."
Morax nodded in agreement, secretly considering whether to emulate Earth's academic management model, or at least adopt its best aspects. Teyvat had fallen far behind Earth; if it didn't catch up quickly, even as an equal alliance, it could easily lose its voice in the future. It couldn't afford to be complacent.
Raiden Mei patiently answered Morax's various questions. She already knew that the key to receiving the Teyvat was to introduce their own civilization. Mutual understanding was essential for establishing a true alliance, and every answer given now would be a cornerstone for future relations.
Barbatos and Kiana, however, walked leisurely behind like outsiders.
Kiana moved the opening of the potato chip bag over there.
"Want some?"
"Thank you. But I'd like to know more: where can I get a drink around here?"
"Uh... hahaha, how would I know? I don't drink!"
Kiana ate potato chips in large bites, her eyes darting around erratically.
The drunken sexual encounter on the moon and everything that followed are still vivid in my mind.
Alcohol can be a good thing sometimes, but you absolutely can't let anyone else know about that! If you've corrupted Anqi, and Himeko, Mei, Fu Hua, and the others find out, it won't be something that can be solved by just taking off your panties and spanking you, right?
Kiana's mouth was dry, and she was also sweating profusely.