"How was the response to the live broadcast?" Ian asked.
"Overall, it is positive. It has set off a new craze for knowledge among citizens. However, this enthusiasm is expected to cool down over time, and only a few people can really change their destiny," Amelia reported. "In addition, there are also a few people who criticize this behavior as too barbaric and accuse us of disrespecting the gods."
"It doesn't matter. Our main purpose is to uncover the mystery of the gods and break people's blind awe of them. As long as we do this, everything else will be secondary."
Ian knows very well that many people are just infected by the popularity of the live broadcast, and will return to their original form as soon as the three minutes of popularity is over.
Of course, there will definitely be a few people who wake up and actively change their lives, and these people are the future that Empire needs.
As for those who complain? That's totally normal.
Empire is composed of countless races and ethnic groups, and people's hearts are complex. It is impossible for everyone to agree with his decision.
Therefore, he only cares about the interests of the majority of people. As for those opposing voices, letting them vent would better reflect Empire's kindness and freedom of speech.
"How are the arrangements for the people I brought back?" Ian changed the topic.
"Most people adapt quickly after the initial resistance. They are learning Empire's laws and customs. Especially those with magical talents are very excited now," Amelia replied, "However, those people with religious beliefs are more difficult to deal with."
"It's understandable. After all, their worldview has been completely shattered. Be more patient with them and they will adapt sooner or later. Where is Fur Race (Fur Race)?"
The so-called "Fur Race" is the collective name for several races recently conquered by the Empire, including cat people, fox people, dog people and other sub-human races with animal ears and tails.
"They adapted even faster than we expected. We found that compared to humans, they are more talented in the cultivation of 'Aura' - especially focusing on speed and agility. However, their magical talents are generally lower than humans."
"Have you discovered any high-level geniuses?"
"Yes. We found 12 level five talents, and dozens of level four talents."
Ian nodded with satisfaction. That planet has a population of 17 billion, so it is pretty good to have so many highly talented people.
"Where are the slaves bought from Dumbledore?"
Amelia rolled his eyes at him. "These information reports are all there, don't you read it yourself?"
Ian smiled awkwardly. Indeed, according to the procedure, he should read the briefing first when he came back. But he only listened to a brief summary and ran to do his own business.
Although Amelia complained, he continued to report:
"Their situation is more delicate. Most of these people have fear, distrust, and even resentment towards us. It will take more time to truly integrate them into the Empire. The council has sent a large number of psychologists there."
In the next few hours, Ian was forced to perform his duties as a consul and handle various complicated government affairs.
This made him extremely bored. As soon as he finished his work, he immediately jumped on the spaceship and headed to a deserted galaxy that Imperial Navy had recently conquered.
There is no sign of the birth of life in this galaxy, but it contains rich mineral resources.
Ian landed on a planet and without wasting time, he directly began to lay out a huge barrier covering the entire planet.
In the next few days, he repeatedly checked and modified several key nodes.
These barriers were developed by him by combining the abilities of Alchemy and Metal Race priests from the <Fullmetal Alchemist> world.
After everything was ready, he activated the barrier.
A colorful light instantly enveloped Ian. After a moment, he found himself in a pure white space.
"Interesting. Someone can contact me directly. This has not happened for a long time," a sweet and pleasant voice suddenly sounded.
Ian found himself sitting on a chair, opposite a beautiful woman wearing a French retro dress.
There was a table between them, with a teapot and two teacups on it.
"Are you...Kelona(Cronai)?" Ian asked in surprise.
The woman in front of him was undoubtedly the most beautiful being he had ever seen.
The strange thing is that he did not have any worldly desires. On the contrary, she gave him a warm feeling like a mother.
"Yes, it's me. Kelona, the 'friendly' will of this universe," Kelona replied with a smile, "Nice to meet you, Your Excellency Ian."
"It's an honor," Ian responded with a smile.
"I am a more direct person, please explain your purpose."
"I need your help," Ian said bluntly.
"Which way?"
Ian immediately explained the "Akashic Records" plan to her. After listening, Kelona had almost no hesitation:
"No problem."
"Huh? You agreed so readily?" Ian was a little surprised.
"Why not? What you do is beneficial to the universe, and I have no reason to reject you."
After thinking about it carefully, Ian understood why she agreed so simply.
Whenever he brings back a new magic system from other universes, Kelona - as the will of this universe - can strengthen itself by analyzing the laws of other universes, thereby improving the level of the entire Harry Potter Universe.
Not only the magic system, but also foreign items such as "Pool of Immortality" or Jehovah's arms are also a great benefit to her.
Although the current changes are not obvious, as Ian travels to more worlds, Kelona will also grow accordingly.
Therefore, it is completely in her interest to help Ian establish Akashic Records.
"Since things went better than expected, can I ask you a question?"
"Excuse me. But I can't guarantee I will answer."
"I have always suspected that someone or some kind of existence is secretly protecting Empire. This is why there are so many talented individuals in the Empire, and the number is abnormal." Ian stared into her eyes, "Is that person you?"
"Yes," Kelona replied briefly.
"Why?"
"Because the people on earth are the descendants of Magus Race. Although the blood in your body has become extremely thin, you are still their descendants."
"Magus Race? This is the second time I've heard this word. Who are they?"
Kelona held his chin as if he was thinking about how to explain, "How should I put it..."
"In the trillions of years since the birth of the universe, history can be roughly divided into four epochs: Genesis Era, Ancient Gods Era, Magus Era, and now Faith Gods Era."
"Magus Era was the most prosperous period in the history of the entire universe, and the race that created that glorious period was Magus."
"That's it. Thank you for clarifying my doubts."
"You're always welcome."
Then, the surrounding environment changed instantly, and Ian found himself back on that deserted planet.
The expression on his face became solemn, and he replayed the conversation just now in his mind.
He doesn't fully trust Kelona.
He knew that the gentle image just now was just a disguise she put on to facilitate communication.
As Cosmic Will, she should essentially be an absolutely indifferent existence, whose only purpose is to ensure the maintenance, growth and survival of this universe.
Since she has no emotions, how could she smile so happily and chat like old friends?
All this is just a disguise, she appears in the most suitable posture for negotiation and communication.
"Magus Race... It seems that this race is indeed extraordinary."
A lot of things finally make sense now.
For example, why is the magic of wizards so versatile? Can the frequency be easily converted to adapt to other systems of magic?
For another example, those rooms in Ministry of Magic Department of Mysteries - Time Hall, Hall of Death, etc. Ian learned from Dragon King Albion that those things were actually the Godhead fragments of Ancient Gods, which were the treasures coveted by all the gods in the universe.
After learning the truth, Ian erased the memories of most of the insiders - including Albion - and even erased these things from historical records.
Now he understands that the reason why there are so many treasures of this level on the earth is most likely because of Magus Race.
The earth, and even the entire Solar System, is likely to have a very deep connection with that race - including the Lemurian Civilization who once lived here.
Ian even speculated that Solar System has an independent Underworld, which is also related to Magus Race.
After clearing his mind, Ian left, preparing to complete the final stage of the "Akashic Records" plan.
Once completed, he can immediately start the next leg of his journey.
At the same time, in that pure white space.
Kelona looked at the place where Ian disappeared, and the smile on his face disappeared instantly, replaced by a kind of extreme indifference.
"Hopefully my investment in this human is worth it," she murmured.
"The gods have become a cancer on this plane. It's time to start a new era."
"And Arcane Era seems to be the most promising to be close to the era of Magus Era."