The vast estate was filled with all sorts of strangely shaped machines and equipment.
In this distant era, the royal estate presents a scene reminiscent of the industrial age.
A high platform, resembling a lecture hall in later times, was surrounded by a crowd, and banners, also resembling those of later times, were stretched out in two rows.
' Pale God Technology Exhibition '
'The New Light of Humanity'
The various promotional slogans, along with the surrounding machinery and the men and women dressed in black suits and various formal wear gathered around the platform, created a scene that exuded a classic Victorian style.
The man with the mustache and the woman in the evening gown were both staring intently at the platform used as a stage for the Pale God to give a speech. In the 'VIP' seats closer to the platform, there were even some members of royal families from various countries who had come to join in the fun.
"This Pale God is extremely mysterious. It is said that he is the progenitor of all extraordinary beings in this era, the source of all the unknown. It was a pity that I could not meet the Pale God when he entered the Aodelan Empire before. Today, I finally have the opportunity to meet him. It is truly an honor!"
"Hmph, in my opinion, this Pale God is not even as good as the Werewolf's currently all the rage! Damn it, you haven't seen that savage beast; he's the greatest embodiment of supernatural power! Compared to him, the Pale God looks thin and pale in his portrait, with a weak and feeble appearance!"
"A figure from a thousand years ago, yet he placed such importance on technological development. He truly lived up to his reputation as a monarch from a thousand years ago; his vision was not limited by his time, but rather far surpassed that of the monarchs of today's great empires!"
Under the watchful eyes of reporters and guests, their anticipation turned to shock.
The Pale God they had been waiting for finally appeared before their eyes...
"Boom!!!"
A gust of wind, accompanied by a deafening roar, rushed towards the crowd; the force of the wind even lifted the skirt of a girl in the front row.
Amidst the gasps of the crowd, a pure white figure with enormous wings roared down from the sky, crashing into the high platform with a tremendous thud!
"Whoosh..."
Exclamations of surprise rang out in the venue amidst thick smoke and dust.
A slender, pure white body slowly emerged as the smoke and dust dissipated. The seven or eight-meter-long, pure white, bat-like wings had disappeared, leaving only a slender, perfect, pale body standing on the high platform.
This pale human body had a bizarre shape; its slender, white body was smooth and hairless. Its dark eyes gleamed with a chilling light, and as its gaze swept across, those it looked at felt a chill run down their spines.
The VIP seats, originally intended to highlight the distinguished status of the guests, were now filled with people who had wet their pants.
It wasn't Norton's sudden appearance that terrified them; rather, it was the terrifying Pressure emanating from his body that caused their hormonal responses to collapse.
"I am the Pale God!"
A wondrous and melodious, unnamed language, imbued with the grandeur of life, resounded from the Pale God like music. The voice was not loud, but it entered everyone's ears clearly, as if the Pale God were speaking right next to them, which was truly mysterious.
Upon hearing this, the scholars and guests present, who had been stunned into a daze, all came to their senses.
But when he was in a daze, he felt no fear. Now that he has come to his senses, he is even more dazed than before. All sorts of fear and the sight of this inhuman body of God overwhelm him.
When this bizarre, freakish humanoid, who looked like a 'pseudo-human,' actually appeared before them, all the mental defenses they had put up before seeing him became futile.
"This... this... this... is this the Pale God? Why are there no heads below?"
"The... perfect... God! Such a perfect body, like a finely sculpted work of art, such... great aura, what power did the Papal State possess a thousand years ago to stand against him? This truly highlights the... great dignity manifested in that Blood Clan spectacle!"
"Such a wondrous object, truly... perfect! I'm now beginning to doubt the authenticity of the ancient history released by the Aodelan Empire's royal family. Could such a perfect creation not have been the result of a perverted priest in the Church plotting against it, leading to the outbreak of that ancient holy war?"
Norton's words finally brought the group to their senses, and all sorts of speculations began to emerge. Some of the more mentally sharp newspaper reporters even started asking questions...
"Your Majesty... Norton, please allow me to address you as such! We are members of the professional newspaper of the Aodelan Empire. Your magnificent appearance... can you still be called human? You have resurrected from the back mountains of the Holy See, remaining hidden for several years, yet now you have revealed yourself, not only holding a technology exhibition but also granting this interview to reporters. Do you have other motives?"
"Your Majesty Norton, we are members of the Madrid Empire Gazette. We would like to ask why you suddenly decided to hold a science and technology exhibition. As a person from a thousand years ago, your thinking is far more advanced than that of modern people. Is it because the thinking in your era was actually very open-minded?"
"Your Holiness Norton, we're here for the gossip. We've heard that you became like this because you couldn't bear the brutal rule of the former Papal State, were declared a heretic by the Church, and were burned at the stake. Were you also persecuted by the Church back then? With your perfect appearance, were you also subjected to cruel torture by some priests? For example, being given enemas, having your anus attacked...?"
A barrage of questions erupted the moment the first person spoke. This Pale God, Norton, was now officially appearing before the public for the first time, and countless questions sought his personal answers, including those from some strange organizations.
Norton listened to the rumors around him, initially paying no attention, but when he vaguely heard phrases like "enema" and "besieging the back door," his face suddenly turned ashen.
Who put these things in here?
However, with such words, Norton no longer cares about his experiences over the years.
His purpose in convening this scientific research conference was to associate himself with science and technology, and to leave behind more amazing stories for future generations. Therefore, his answer should also be related to science and technology as well as his own greatness.
Norton opened his mouth, and great words flowed from it.
"I am the Pale God, the Blood Clan Progenitor, the emperor of the Allied Imperium of Man, but all of this is but a hollow title... The Papal State of the past suppressed thought and numbed the spirit, preventing human society from developing for a thousand years... My life's vow is to expel the Church, liberate thought, and usher in a new era for humanity..."
Today's science and technology exhibition is a glimpse into the light of a new era... I am willing to lead humanity forward into one new future after another!
These words immediately caused an uproar in the room.
Leaving aside the scientists who were swept up in a state of spiritual euphoria by such pronouncements from the Pale God.
Even the reporters in the very front row were moved by Norton's Pale God.
In order to gather information about Norton and ask more questions, they were, comparatively, the most knowledgeable about the deeds of this Pale God among these people.
Historical records collected earlier, as well as historical documents released by the Aodelan Empire, all describe this Pale God as an evil spirit from an old era who started a terrifying war that lasted for a century.
However, considering the final outcome of this war and the current Pale God.
The nature of this war has been completely transformed.
No wonder it hadn't developed for a thousand years; Norton brought about a new revolution after just one battle.
No wonder this Pale God, since his resurrection, has not only refrained from waging war, but has also shown little cruelty.
It turns out that this Pale God is actually the truly good person!
"I see, I see! As we all know, history is written by the victors, and the Papal State were victorious in the war a thousand years ago, so it's perfectly reasonable for them to smear His Holiness Norton in history... Therefore, history has been distorted, turning a monarch who led humanity into a new era into a tyrant who started a destructive war!"
"So, back then, it wasn't the priest who hooked His Majesty Norton, but rather His Majesty Norton who hooked the priest?"