When Dr. Stein was found again by the Colossus Priests, he thought they would turn hostile this time.
To his surprise, they merely said coldly to him and his new followers:
"You wish to rely on yourselves to pursue science instead of worshipping the Colossus God. The god is fully aware of this. This is a contract. Sign it, and you may leave. Of course, Old Man, you must still finish the remaining cleaning work before you can go."
Dr. Stein took the contract and read it. It stated: "I voluntarily leave Colossus State and will never return here in the future. I will no longer enjoy the protection of Colossus State, and none of my actions will be subject to interference by the Colossus... Signature—, Date—."
His followers saw the contract as well.
Only then did they understand that the Colossus did not care about people like them at all.
They were nowhere near as important as they had imagined themselves to be.
Didn't you want to be turkeys escaping their enclosure?
Then they would simply be released from the cage and returned to the wilderness. Of course, they would have to face the wolves, tigers, and leopards of the wilderness themselves.
Someone's expression changed, and he could not help asking, "Can't we research our own science and technology while still enjoying the Colossus God's protection?"
The Colossus Priest looked at him, his eyes filled with utter disgust. "You selfish bastard, you really are calculating to the extreme. You don't want to give up anything, yet you want to enjoy the Colossus God's protection for free? Do you think that just because the god is merciful, you can act without restraint?"
Then someone suddenly said, "Then can we research our technology while worshipping the Colossus God?"
They naturally understood