For a civilization to endure, it could not do without continual self-improvement and development. This was true for lower civilizations, and it was no different for advanced godly civilizations.
Staying confined to one corner and burying oneself in technology was almost impossible, because development was often synonymous with resources. Without a supply of resources, whether low-level or advanced, a civilization would decline through excessive internal depletion and might even ultimately perish.
To avoid this, the leaders of civilizations had instinctively learned to expand outward.
Do not assume that godly civilizations would not do such things simply because they were advanced. Quite the contrary, they were more familiar with expansion than anyone else, and better at playing the game.
Conquering civilizations by force was considered a crude, low-level approach by godly civilizations. Even if they conquered the other side, certain hidden dangers would remain, such as resentment and rebellion.
In the eyes of the gods, the proper form of "expansion" was to enlighten and guide lower civilizations with their own ideals.
Put more simply: the understanding and knowledge of lower civilizations held by beings of the highest wisdom would inevitably surpass that of anyone within those lower civilizations.
Spreading more advanced ideals among lower civilizations, helping them progress and develop, then receiving resources in return—this was expansion in the form of investment.
At such times, lower lifeforms were dazzled beyond judgment by futures brought about through all kinds of technology. Believing it to be divine grace and revelation bestowed by the gods, they rushed to worship and even prostrate themselves in devotion.
That was precisely how the Holy Ai Lan Kingdom came to believe in angels and justice!
Unfortunately, Time God Kiran had also once turned his gaze upon this world. The god worshiped by the northern Freyja tribes led by