"In ancient times, humans gazed up at the star-filled heavens. They did not know what the stars were, yet still dared to imagine, dared to ask questions."
"We wondered where heaven and earth ended, sought the mysteries of the sea of stars, refused to let fate define us or the status quo bind us..."
Edwin spoke calmly. That was precisely how human technology had advanced, step by step.
Even in the darkest, most ignorant ages, there had still been people curious about this world.
The God of Combat froze at those words.
Then the towering giant burst into wild laughter.
"Such arrogance!"
The God of Combat leaned on his mountain-sized greatsword with one hand, orange-red light flickering violently behind his visor.
He looked at Edwin.
That insignificant human had already been thoroughly eroded by the laws of dusk, half his body reduced to drifting ash.
He had witnessed the greatness of Beyonder Characteristics and experienced this power that stood above all things, yet he could still spout such foolishness!
Humanity's thirst for knowledge? Wanting to understand the authority of gods?!
It was the most foolish endeavor in the world!
"Humans are nothing but ignorant ants! Can your curiosity save you?"
The God of Combat mocked Edwin as he gradually faded away.
"Heh."
Edwin shook his head at those words.
"It seems you still haven't noticed."
"The Beyonder Characteristics of your world are, quite simply, one enormous black box."
As he spoke, Edwin extended his right hand.
"You swallow Potions and gain abilities.
But all you've learned is how to use an app's features. You know nothing about its underlying code."
What app? What code?
The God of Combat was utterly baffled. He had never heard these terms before.
Yet he instinctively felt irritated.
A dark yellow glow began to boil