Chapter 151
Even if Favia immediately instructed the Mongols to teach the Aztec technology, improve metallurgy, and forge armor and firearms, given the current productivity of this continent, it was utterly wishful thinking. The technological gap between the Old Continent could not be bridged in one or two generations.
On the other hand, apart from the advantage in weapon technology, the Old Continent have qualitative differences in religion, politics, culture, and even the resulting ways of thinking.
The core doctrines of the Holy Church are far more appealing to the lower classes than primitive religions that still retain blood sacrifices. In the past, although the Spaniards defeated two Indian empires in Central and South America with their superior weaponry, they were able to rule and conquer the entire Central and South America with a relatively small population. In fact, they relied on the dual brainwashing of Aztec and Inca through Latin and the Bible, gradually Inca their original ethnic concepts.
Favia was well aware of this.
Previously, he told Mongols, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." At that time, Mongols thought he was referring to Ometeotl, the first god in Aztec mythology, who was also the parent of Quetzalcoatl, Tezcatlipoca, and Huitzilopochtli, even though the First Sun Age was created by Tezcatlipoca and Quetzalcoatl together.
At that moment, he understood that the best way for the Aztec to survive the Spain invasion was to reform their own writing and religious systems, and to preserve as much of the unified South America national consciousness as possible.
Therefore, Favia devised a plan --
Creating a god is like Alexander IV in the Second Great Adventure.
However, since the Aztec did not have Divine Body for Favia to use, he could only use the most primitive method to collect Faith and create Tonatiuh, the Sun God in Aztec mythology who attempted to devour the blood and heart of all the gods in the Fifth Sun Era.
This God, who possesses all the gods, should become the common Faith of all South America, and as the founder of the foundation of the Bible Foundation, should be incorporated into this largest Foundation of human history as much as possible. In this way, the possibility of the Americas people contracting the plague when they came into contact with Europe could be prevented in time.
However, if this happens in the future, when Church members experience this familiar feeling, they might see 'Tonatiuh' as some kind of embodiment of the 'Bible', and other Aztec gods as 'Demon' before the 'true God' descends... This aligns well with the Church's propaganda strategy.
Regardless, this can be seen as a step towards monotheism from polytheism.
However, this 'Tonatiuh' will be Favia himself, because he is also worried that this might create some terrible void existence. After all, the entire Aztec pantheon is not much different from their Primordial system 'Maya', and he has experienced twice the possibility of containing the power of the entire pantheon...
However, the Age of Gods has passed, so it probably won't come to that. At most, there will be claims that 'Tonatiuh' was created Root on 'Favia'... or perhaps he won't even be able to leave his name behind.
That's what Favia thought.
As for the crisis in Central and South American World caused by the abolition of Human Sacrifice, since he was the one who caused it, he will naturally resolve it no matter what.
Then he stepped forward and said to Moctezuma II:
"Please allow me, as the messenger of Quetzalcoatl, to go to the highest level of the Great Temple tonight to hear the words of the Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc."
He knew that simply building Faith was useless; if that were all, in this era of change, it might even be defined as a fake.
Since the South American Gods returned to the jungle before the Age of Gods disappeared, they could obtain their remaining power in the world before Human Sacrifice was eliminated and before the Central and South American World fell into 'collapse'.
Just like Tenochtitlan, the city spirit who received the War God’s Power of the Rain God and the War God.
Therefore, the first thing to do is to obtain the 'Sun Stone' located in the Great Temple, and use it as a starting point to obtain the power of 'Maya'.
"... Go to the highest level to hear divine pronouncements? But you are the messenger of Quetzalcoatl..."
Upon hearing this, Meng Er suddenly looked conflicted. In his view, the benevolent god Quetzalcoatl was Deity at odds with the War God Huitzilopochtli. This messenger, who had finally arrived, couldn't just die inexplicably like this. It wouldn't be good if Quetzalcoatl left as well.
"... divine oracle?"
Favia could see the struggle on Montezuma's face, and he couldn't help but wonder if the South American Gods could really communicate with their followers... But then he thought it was impossible. All the pantheons in the world had left after the Age of Gods, and South America was no exception. At most, they would leave behind a portion of their power.
Based on this, he had a guess in his mind: the city elf Tenochtitlan was probably using the power of the two gods to convey some kind of divine message.
"Yes, for some reason, in recent months, the Rain God and the Huitzilopochtli have been personally delivering divine messages at the top of the temple..." Meng Er paused, then continued, "In fact, before I led my men to find you, Messenger, the High Priest told me that the Left-Fanged Bird demanded we kill the visitor, and that visitor was none other than you, Messenger..."
"Is that so? I see." Favia remained unmoved and continued to make demands of Moctezuma II, "In that case, as the messenger of Quetzalcoatl, I should go in person."
Why?
"Because I am the messenger of the Quetzalcoatl, I will naturally prohibit the Human Sacrifice favored by the Huitzilopochtli. Therefore, in time, Your Majesty the God of War God will be removed from the temple."
To the average Aztec, Favia's words were utterly treasonous. How could the revered War God be moved out of the temple like that? But Moctezuma II felt that as the messenger of Quetzalcoatl, this was how it should be done, and he shared the same determination to ban Human Sacrifice.
Therefore, Moctezuma II couldn't help but burst into laughter, and he patted Favia on the shoulder with great delight.
"Very well! As you say, envoy. From this day forward, you will be the High Priest in charge of the Great Temple. Let's go, I'll take you to the Great Temple!"
Then, led by Mon II, Favia and he walked toward the Great Temple not far from the Royal Palace.
The sky is high and the moon is blue.
The ancient Aztec temples and palaces appear solemn and mysterious in the night, their walls adorned with exquisite carvings and symbols.
The air was filled with a unique scent of incense, a fragrance commonly used by the Aztec in their Human Sacrifice. It carried a mysterious and solemn aroma that naturally drew those accustomed to the Ritual from childhood into its atmosphere.
Inside the temple, priests were carrying out their daily Ritual, their prayers and the flames of their sacrifice standing out starkly against the night sky.
Guided by Moctezuma II, Favia quickly approached the top floor of the Great Temple.
"God only allows one person to hear divine pronouncements, so I can only go this far. I will await your good news on the first floor."
After saying this, Meng Er returned along the original path, leaving Favia alone in front of the pitch-black Great Gate.
After Meng Er's figure had completely disappeared, the silver-haired youth prepared to push open the door.
In his view, Tlaloc had been severely injured by him not long ago and was no longer inside, so obtaining the Sun Stone would be a smooth process.
"..."
However, this idea was immediately shattered, because Favia couldn't push open the door.
Who is it?
The sound echoed even at the highest point of the silent temple.
However, the door remained completely still.
After a moment's thought, Favia took a deep breath and slowly said,
"... Tlaloc, I'm here to negotiate with you."
233: It's simple, I'll just become the new 'Sun' (5k)
Before Favia reached the temple, a violent tremor enveloped the room containing the Sun Stone.
"Great Tezcatlipoca, I'm so sorry for alerting the enemy, please forgive me..."
Tlaloc paused slightly on his way back, gripping his now-dulled Pointed Whip, panting heavily.
Under Favia's attack, not only were her weapons cracked, but the wound on her chest was also spreading to her neck. She needed to rely on the Aztec' Faith of the Rain God and the Huitzilopochtli in the temple to heal her injuries.
Originally, the Black-Haired Girl was prepared to accept the scolding from the Tezcatlipoca, but then she realized that her older brother, who was bare-chested and sporting a coconut-head hairstyle, was nowhere to be found.
"... Brother?"
Seemingly somewhat incredulous that Tezcatlipoca had suddenly disappeared, Tlaloc even called out to her, but received no response. However, she didn't seem to react much, as she didn't believe Tezcatlipoca would vanish inexplicably. The fact that he kept it a secret from her meant that Tezcatlipoca must have his own reasons.
"... Damn it! Those damned Outsider!"
Then, Tlaloc, regaining his senses, couldn't help but roar.
"I'll kill you! I'll definitely kill you!"
Despite her petite appearance, she roared like Lion, uncontrollably destroying everything in the room.
"Damn bastard, I'll kill you, I must kill you, skin you alive, and leave you in the temple for a thousand, ten thousand years..."
Although the presence of the Sun Stone prevented her from causing any damage, the Black-Haired Girl persisted for a long time before finally stopping. She roared at the Ceiling several times before regaining her composure.
Perhaps because he had vented his anger, Tlaloc felt much better and more refreshed.
But a few minutes later, the Black-Haired Girl, who was resting with her breath held, suddenly sensed someone behind the door, who seemed about to open the door without warning, so she subconsciously asked a question.
Who is it?
Then, after a dozen seconds of silence, she heard a very familiar voice—
"... Tlaloc, I'm here to negotiate with you."
Upon hearing this, she was instantly flustered. Although she had considered that the human should have already arrived in Tenochtitlan, she really hadn't expected him to come to the Great Temple so quickly...
Damn it, this Outsider's purpose is definitely not pure. He's been eyeing this place since he arrived; is he trying to steal something?
And what's going on? Why is he calling me Tlaloc? Does he know who I am? How could that be? I haven't even introduced myself... Could it be that the Aztec king told him? But if so, why doesn't he say "Huitzilopochtli"?
After Tlaloc had been brainstorming for about ten seconds, she slowly began to speak:
"I have nothing to say to you, Outsider. This is not a place for you. Leave now, or you will face dire consequences sooner or later."
"Lord Rain God, I represent Quetzalcoatl."
"Hehe, do you know... clearly in your heart..."
The Black-Haired Girl was still figuring out what words she could use to successfully use her identity as the 'Rain God' to drive Favia away, but unexpectedly, the next moment—
"I know perfectly well, but it's been so long since we last met. Are you ready to kill me?"
Favia's voice came through.
The door, which could only be opened by Tlaloc and the Tezcatlipoca, was now open.
Tlaloc's expression froze, and he involuntarily held his breath.
"How did you get in?"
The Black-Haired Girl's words seemed to remind Favia, and the silver-haired youth, who had initially appeared to be ignoring her and walking straight ahead, turned around and said with a smile,
"I had some of your blood on me, and I tried dripping it on, and surprisingly it worked."
"... You bastard."
Tlaloc tried to keep his anger down as calmly as possible.
However, Favia didn't seem to care too much and continued walking towards the Sun Stone.
"If you take the Sun Stone and actually abolish Living Sacrifice, this place will be destroyed! You fool!"
Realizing this, the Black-Haired Girl ran quickly to the Sun Stone, opened her arms to block it, stomped her feet, and glared at the silver-haired youth.
"So what if I'm stupid?"
There was no Od residing in his pupils; they were merely a simple color, as the youth's eyes were naturally azure.
Like a deep blue ocean.
"... Eh?"
For a moment, Tlaloc seemed surprised that Favia spoke so calmly.
"Many people live on this earth, most of them are hardworking, enthusiastic and strong, but not beautiful, because they are always splattered with blood because they are cut open for Living Sacrifice every day."
Therefore, a considerable number of people died from the disease, and everyone, from kings and nobles to priests, had to pay the price.
This is the Aztec world, isn't it? A world where everyone is destined to perish. Is this world cruel?
Yes, I'm sure everyone would feel the same way, but I don't deny the Aztec culture; living in the harsh jungle meant this outcome.
Favia stood up, straightening her posture slightly and revealing a gentle smile that seemed out of place with the atmosphere, while looking at the Black-Haired Girl with her azure eyes, as if she hadn't paid any attention to her.
"No matter how advantageous the location, how prosperous the city, or how abundant the natural environment, when faced with actions that Overturning sense, everyone will feel some resistance. I understand your love for this city and its people."
"How could you possibly understand? You're just trying to deceive us with legends. How could you possibly know anything? You understand absolutely nothing—"
"... Losing a hand-to-hand fight between individuals is nothing special; being defeated in a duel is just that. But in a war between nations, the outcome is basically the same: the lives of many perish or are dragged away, and everything that those who lived there built and lived is defined as meaningless, and then vanishes into nothingness."
Favia looked up at one side of the dark room and suddenly spoke.
More accurately, he was looking into the far distance—as if gazing at something that had already passed away.
"Sixty-six years ago, there was a city similar to Tenochtitlan that was destroyed; its name was Constantinople."
On the day the city fell, the emperor who brought about the end of the thousand-year empire told the city not to weep, for weeping was a right granted only to the people who were to be Protection.
Wrath! Rage like an Asura, fury like Rakshasa! That is the true meaning of the bond given to her and him.
As the last emperor of the empire, the right to protect the imperial capital, even though those he was meant to Protection have all turned to dust.
Tlaloc fell silent.
Because she realized that the human before her was not lying. As an elf Moon Lake Incarnation, she had already sensed the aura of the city he spoke of. It was a virtuous and noble city, but it did not possess the same Leyline as the Moon Lake and the Inner Sea of Stars.
Lake Texcoco, also known as the Moon Lake, was the final resting place for the wandering Aztec, who later built Tenochtitlan on it.
"Although I did not personally witness that time, nor did I see the emperor's final moments, I know he had done everything in his power, and Constantinople Sorrow for the emperor's death."
Constantine XI, you fought, you exhausted your life's strength, you did your utmost, it's time to breathe, it's time to rest.
A bitter smile appeared on Favia's lips.
This was the first time Tlaloc had ever seen this person with such an expression—hopelessly unsightly and ugly, as if lamenting something—a profile that left her speechless after seeing it.
Then he turned and looked at Tlaloc, saying: